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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"These mixes are the safety net — if they fail, the whole performance can unravel."
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live sound reliability, performance stakes, monitoring systems
Matt underlines the critical reliability role of monitor mixes in live performances.
Matt Engstrom
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"These mixes are the safety net — if they fail, the whole performance can unravel."
Speaker: Matt Engstrom
Arc: stakes · Signal: 0.85
Context: Matt underlines the critical reliability role of monitor mixes in live performances.
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