Monitor Mixing

• It is normal for a telecommunication link to be used
between the FOH and monitor engineer so that they can
talk to each other during the performance.
• Each stage monitor needs its own power amp. Keep
things tidy by using rack-mounted stereo amps.
• Graphic EQs are patched via the console, like the power
amps they should be rack-mounted for easy access.
• If the lead vocalist uses in-ear monitoring, he/she will be
acoustically isolated, so it’s a good idea to feed audience
pick-up mics into his/her mix to provide a sense of
involvement.
• ‘Side fills’ are often used where monitoring is required
over a large stage area, floor space is at a premium, and
too many wedge monitors would simply clutter things up
both physically and acoustically. Don’t compromise on
these speakers - they’ll have to work hard to punch sound
through to the performers.
• The Monitor Engineer’s wedge lets him hear the total
foldback mix or selected parts thereof.
• A good Monitor Engineer, who is “invisible” to the
audience, will always position himself so as to see visual
signals from the performers.