How to Build an IEM Rig Using the Behringer XR18 or Midas MR18 - In Ear Monitor Rig

How to build an In Ear Monitor rig using the Behringer XR18 or Midas MR18. IEMs are becoming increasingly popular for musicians. More and more bands are creating their own ear rigs so that they can go anywhere there is a provided sound system and use their own monitor rig while a tech mixes Front of House. Of course, it also works for using your own PA as well.
Besides the consistency of having the same monitor system gig to gig, there's also the efficiency that comes with the rack packaging to speed up setup and tear down. Also, with much of the rig staying connected, there's less chance for mispatches and other problems. And with proper labeling, an easier time troubleshooting if there is an issue.

Really, the process shown here could also work for the Behringer X32R as well. And the concepts work with any monitor mixing system.
While the example is using wired beltpacks, if there are wireless IEMS being used, then it's just a matter of connecting the XLR Aux outputs to the transmitters instead of the wired beltpacks.

This video is a live sound tutorial for musicians and techs wanting to understand the concept of an in ear monitor rig and how it all connects and interfaces with the house PA.

The concept of a separate monitor system with a split to the house sound system is something that has filtered down from large scale concerts and arena shows to smaller venues as the technology has reached a point that the needed equipment is in the budget of many musicians these days.

Having an ear rig is great for festival shows where setup and soundcheck time is limited, and having your own, preset in ear mons is a major time-saver and performance booster.

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Suggested videos:

►Behringer XR18 Monitor Setup Tutorial:
https://youtu.be/5gzsEErKdb8

►Sending FX to Monitors XR18/MR18/X32/M32:
https://youtu.be/e_XsfTV36vU

►Cable Management For Live Audio:
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►Patch Order and Input Lists For Live Sound:
https://youtu.be/FE2KRj8vEEc

►In Ear Monitors On A Budget:
https://youtu.be/FOon2wEZss8

►Pro X Rack Assembly Instructions and Review:
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►Behringer X32 Monitor Setup Tutorial:
https://youtu.be/Vz9E6FaCatQ

►Top 5 Frequently Asked Questions About the XR18 (and MR18):
https://youtu.be/x9wciA2wFd0

►Five Tips For Better Live Vocal Mixes:
https://youtu.be/oP4sdpkkNhY

►5 Typical Mistakes Behringer XR18 and Midas MR18 Users Make:
https://youtu.be/EilVDp39A9g

►5 Typical Mistakes Behringer X32 and Midas M32 Users Make:
https://youtu.be/tP7dO2Za6bw
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0:00 Intro
0:16 What Is the Benefit of a Dedicated IEM Rig?
0:35 A Splitter is Needed for an IEM Setup
0:41 XLR Mic Splitter Explained
1:15 XR18 / MR18 Inputs
2:27 How Do I Rackmount the XR18?
3:00 What cables are needed and how to connect them
5:46 XR 18 / MR18 Outputs
6:29 Hardware options and tips

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