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There are three Behringer in-ear products: P1, PM1, and P2. Yes the P1 is the larger one, but the one we have in our band is the PM1, which is only 80g. I don't know the weight of a P2 but the two AA batteries it needs will be about 20g already. Our mixer is a Mackie DL32R, which has 12 line-level XLR outputs - I wonder if technically that is wrong and i.e. we should be using headphone amps (like the P2). However the PM1 seem to work well and I don't have any volume issues - normally have the dial about half way up.

We use the PM1, which is passive so no batteries to worry about. What is the benefit of the newer P2 over the PM1?

It's a different scenario, as the band I'm in is a function band. But if it helps, they recently flew into Jordan on a Friday, for a gig on Sat, and flew back on Sunday. All expenses (flights, hotels, gear/instrument hire) were covered. The fee paid was £350/musician. FWIW I didn't fancy it and depped it out.

In terms of stage logistics, where do you put your head? Just on the floor?

For a long cable run, unbalanced could pick up noise where balanced would not. Not an issue if you're near the desk.

How about Spiro Solo, tuned down a step to EADG.

I see MicroBass II being sold new for £169 in many places currently... seems a good price.

Yes, it's a legacy website. Genz Benz was bought by Fender around 10 (?) years ago, continued for a few years, and then was shut down. Jeff Genzler's current operation is https://www.genzleramplification.com/.

Your wording would make a difference: "Hello seller, I demand a short video" I would find this off-putting. "Hello seller, Would you be able to record a short video?" I would happily do this if I can find the time.

What musical style is this? Have you done much transcribing? This helps to learn the idioms of your chosen musical style. If this is straightahead jazz, I'd transcribe horns not bass players.

I have Dunlop flats and really like them. They are £34.99 at http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Flat_wound_strings.html

Took it out tonight. The tuner is more visible now with its bright lights. Just about fits on a Pedaltrain Nano too.

I'm not 100% of your intention, but since you've posted in the "Amps and Cabs" forum - are going to play a bass guitar through them? I don't think it will sound very good.

Why did you decide only Markbass? I've nothing against them at all - just out of curiosity about your decision/criteria.

https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/304769-ambient-in-ear-mix-on-a-budget-zoom-h2n-recorder-and-in-ear-monitors/

For a budget option (£15) I got this one - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SCRATCH-PLATE-Pickguard-to-fit-USA-Mex-PRECISION-BASS-P-Bass-in-11-Colours/191149735203 The colour is called "DARK BROWN Tortoiseshell" and it looks like this:

Fair enough - some do and some don't. I don't know what Williams4S does. That would be post-EQ though... 😉

How would that work? There is no other output on the Quilter. So you won't be able to connect the Quilter to the BDI21 (or any other DI box) to send the Quilter's tone shaping to FOH.

I've no idea, but I would also guess narrow. There is a calculator and some science here: http://www.sengpielaudio.com/calculator-cutoffFrequencies.htm

I think it should work fine. The additional setting with parametric EQ is the "Q", which affects how much of the frequencies either side of 400Hz are also affected. So a high "Q" would be quite narrow, only affecting (say) 375-425Hz; whereas a low "Q" would have a broader affect on (say) 250-650Hz.

I second the idea of a Zoom multi-fx unit. The one I have which is easy to use is the Zoom B1 Four. It has lots of fun or useful effects and amp/cab simulations. Also a tuner, a drum machine, and a looper. You can use it in conjunction with your existing Rumble and headphone amp. But it's even more versatile than that; in the future if you go out gigging, you can use it in that situation too.

Sounds like a cool band and repertoire. I play in a "mini big band" (normally four rhythm, two vocals, and four to 10 horns). However the situation is different as everyone is DI or close miked. We use a Mackie digital mixer but there are Behringers too - e.g. XR16 which has 16 inputs and four independent monitor mixes. What is really great about a digital mixer is that the monitor mix can be controlled independently by each person/section via an app on their phone/tablet, which delegates the work away from you. Our band is half the size of yours but the band leader already has enough to do without having everyone constantly asking for monitor tweaks.

Also, is it swing big band music, 1930s-1940s? Why are there so many saxes?

How will the three new mics be used - how/what will they mic? Who is getting a monitor - just the saxes, or others as well? What do they need to hear more of?

I also have the KZ ZS10 linked above, and I'm happy with them. Not sure you can do a lot better for the £30 or so that they cost. One thing is you'll probably need an extension cable as well, unless you're going to stand very very close to the preamp.