EBS_freak

It's the A/D and D/A conversion that is adding latency, not the fact that it is running over the 2.4GHz spectrum. These systems don't use the same technology as WiFi and computers or whatever... they utilise that piece of RF spectrum purely because it is unregulated and hence no license is required. Doubled with the fact that the 2.4Ghz is available worldwide, it's really appealing to manufacturers because they can manufacture 1 unit to flog worldwide as opposed to making the same unit but with different radio modules. Systems like ULXD, QLXD, 9000 series... all utilise the same sort of tech as the systems as their 2.4GHz... but in there cases, manufacturers do market systems for use on different parts of the RF spectrum... hence they don't have the radio interference issues normally faced by 2.4GHz systems. They still incur that latency in the digital to analgue conversions though! Of course, you can go UHF - but then you are into the realms of companders... which can bring it's own problems... and additionally, unlike high density digital systems, they are lot more hungry in terms of eating up available spectrum in a designated channel.

Oh it does worry me when people make sweeping statements about latency without really understanding exactly how important it is. BigRedX nails it. Signal path through digital pedals is all accumulating latency... then the latency of the desk etc... Latency is of massive importance. If you are an IEM user, latency should be right there at the forefront of your mind.

Having to adjust your playing to compensate isn't really where you want to be at - as you'll soon become known as that bass player that pushes the beat when you aren't on the wireless connection. Anyway, talking about "hearing" is one thing, playing against latency is another thing. It doesn't take a lot for it to become uncomfortable. I don't meant to be rude here - but I don't think that you've ever tried playing with a digital desk with iems so you can't really offer what it's really like... but for those of us that have, its simply not an option. @intime-nick alludes to the fact that he had to switch to a different wireless to get around the issue. It really is an issue! If you can feel and hear that your playing is not in sync, it makes for a very unpleasant experience!

IEMs are generally analogue - so no latency (or in reality, its something like 0.01ms). The only pro digital IEM system I can think of is the Lectrosonics which is 1.4ms (using it's analogue connections) or 1ms plus the latency of the Dante network it's if staying completely in the digital realm. In reality, in a pro digital setup, you are still comfortably under 3ms.

Careful, earplugs makes you hear the ringing louder!

Glad you are sorted!

Solid response.

ireal pro - I use this on my ipad. very capable - recommended. Not as comprehensive as Band In The Box - but sounds like it could be more suited to your requirements.

Get the software - Band In A Box.

Playing in pubs is one of the biggest reasons to change to IEMs. Sounds in pubs are usually difficult, a battle of volume and often lacking in space for backline. I would always say the biggest improvement a pub band could make, is to go inears, ditch the backline - and let your PA do all the work. And your band will sound 100% better for it. And you ears will thank you.

"With some of the posts going on in here, to be fair, I would be more concerned at the fact that I had been dropped on my head as a child, than wearing earplugs." - your link with the OP, not mine. For reference, I was dropped on my head as a child. I don't think think anybody would argue with the "Click bait" choice of title though. Still, we are all in here talking about it.

Indeed, if there is/was an attack, it was more on the views of the doctor, as opposed to the OP.

Hurrah - some sense!

I really enjoyed it. Was a good watch. McAvoy is superb in it.

"His recommendation is ear defenders as they cover the bone too." - you do know that the whole body is a conductor? Or should I say, your doctor? Tap the top of your head and tell me you can't hear anything. Tinitus - despite being strong correlations to musicians playing in loud environments, factory workers in loud environments... lets just say it's just as likely to be neurological or blood pressure. Man, there's some bizarre thinking. Whilst it's true that nobody understands the full manifestations of tinitus, only a fool would look at the statistics and just go meh, just a bit of blood pressure. I reckon you should get a new ear quack.

I like it. Snappy.

With some of the posts going on in here, to be fair, I would be more concerned at the fact that I had been dropped on my head as a child, than wearing earplugs.

How about - Earplugs Don't Work in situations where the level of attenutation is not enough to reduce the sound pressure levels acting upon your inner ear (through bone conduction and the earplug itself) to a safer level.

Ha good one. No, I was more referring to things like - consider wearing earplugs – you can buy re-usable musicians' earplugs that reduce the volume of music but don't muffle it and Make sure you wear any hearing protection you're given. I wouldn't have thought I would have had to spell it out... but there does seem to be a lack of common sense in this thread... so hey.

Interesting that this doctor seems to have conflicting views to that of the NHS... https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/top-10-tips-to-help-protect-your-hearing/ ...and of common sense.

But I know you'll see your face again... unless the ear infection spreads through your sinuses, into your eyes... causing permanent blindness.

He missed the bit "if you don't put them in your ears" off the end.