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Why Do Singers Wear In-Ear Monitors on Stage? Function and Mechanism Explained

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You’ve probably seen singers wearing earbud-like devices during live performances. These are called in-ear monitors (IEMs) , and they’re far more than stylish accessories—they’re essential tools for maintaining performance quality and control on stage. So why do singers use in-ear monitors? And how exactly do they work? Let’s break it down step by step for a clear understanding.       1. Why Singers Use In-Ear Monitors ① To Hear Themselves and the Music Accurately On stage, crowd noise, echoes, and speaker reflections can make it hard for singers to hear their own voices. This can lead to pitch and rhythm issues. In-ear monitors allow artists to hear their vocals and the accompanying music clearly , helping them stay in tune and on time throughout the performance. ② To Replace On-Stage Monitor Speakers In the past, wedge-shaped speakers were placed at the front of the stage, but they were bulky, caused feedback issues (loud screechi...