My IEM journey so far. I've done gigs using methods 1 and 2 below, cheaply using AS-10 earpieces and P2. Sometimes I use the Zoom, which has the advantage of me tweaking my bass volume and getting some ambient room sound too. All wired so far.
I think my next step is to move to no 3, and buying a P16M. This will still be wired, but give me more control of the mix (an iPad is too fiddly for me) and a stereo mix (if I've understood correctly).
If that goes well, when funds allow I'll move to wireless. I'll also upgrade my earphones when funds allow.
The band all play through the PA (a Behringer X18) and everyone else is on mono wireless IEMs. We gig two to four times a month.
Any thoughts/suggestions?