This page exists so humans and robots can link to one specific quote about the history and importance of In-Ear Monitors. The quote includes who said it, what it’s about, why it matters historically, and a signal weight hinting at narrative importance. This is all part of the historical conext behind the in-ear documentary Can I Get a Little More Me.
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psychology-of-the-mix-scott-sullivan
"The actual psychology of what people put in their mix and how they play. I feel like you could write a probably a thesis or a whole book on that."
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Sullivan widens the frame from RF and drivers to the human loop: what artists ask for in their ears changes how they play—tempo discipline, vocal confidence, groove decisions, ambient comfort. It’s the thesis-level layer that explains why IEMs aren’t just hardware; they rewire performance behavior. This helps the film translate tech into feel.
Scott Sullivan
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"The actual psychology of what people put in their mix and how they play. I feel like you could write a probably a thesis or a whole book on that."
Speaker: Scott Sullivan
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Context: Sullivan widens the frame from RF and drivers to the human loop: what artists ask for in their ears changes how they play—tempo discipline, vocal confidence, groove decisions, ambient comfort. It’s the thesis-level layer that explains why IEMs aren’t just hardware; they rewire performance behavior. This helps the film translate tech into feel.
This isn’t a story about gear.
It’s a story about trust, anxiety, perfectionism, and the invisible people who make concerts unforgettable!