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"Wireless is something that we began seeing in use in music in the late seventies with usually some home-brew concoction usually employing some sort of FM radio to get rid of a wire."
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wireless technology, FM radio, in-ear monitor history
Matt Engstrom recalling the early days of wireless in music, when DIY FM radio setups were used to eliminate cables — a precursor to modern in-ear monitoring.
Matt Engstrom
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"Wireless is something that we began seeing in use in music in the late seventies with usually some home-brew concoction usually employing some sort of FM radio to get rid of a wire."
Speaker: Matt Engstrom
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Context: Matt Engstrom recalling the early days of wireless in music, when DIY FM radio setups were used to eliminate cables — a precursor to modern in-ear monitoring.
This isn’t a story about gear.
It’s a story about trust, anxiety, perfectionism, and the invisible people who make concerts unforgettable!
