Shure IEM kit question

[uk_lefty]

Hi everyone. The band are trying to persuade me to try IEMs. My singer has a transmitter, a Shure PSM200, and he uses a P2R receiver. If I get a P2R and some headphones I can also go wireless IEM with a few limitations that I can live with. 

 

Here's the question.... The P2R is discontinued but I can see P3R and P4R units for sale second hand. Does anyone know if they will work with the PSM200?

 

Thanks!

Edited December 30, 2023 by uk_lefty

[Bassman68]

Providing it’s all operating on the same frequency, I can’t see there being a problem?
I’ve used alternative brands…Sure,Sennheiser etc together before now & (providing the channels/frequencies are the same) not experienced any issues.

[EBS_freak]

On 30/12/2023 at 08:21, uk_lefty said:

Hi everyone. The band are trying to persuade me to try IEMs. My singer has a transmitter, a Shure PSM200, and he uses a P2R receiver. If I get a P2R and some headphones I can also go wireless IEM with a few limitations that I can live with. 

 

Here's the question.... The P2R is discontinued but I can see P3R and P4R units for sale second hand. Does anyone know if they will work with the PSM200?

 

Thanks!

The PSM200 is utter dog, especially for bass - due to its compander. It sucks out all the low end and makes the top end quite shrill. Don't base your move to IEMs on this unit!

[uk_lefty]

Wowsers. This whole IEM business was making me uncomfortable anyway due to the astronomic cost. This thread is helping me waste my money on more basses and effects rather than IEMs that I REALLY don't think I need! 

[EBS_freak]

IEMs are great, if you get it right, you’ll never want to play without them. Just don’t throw money away. Have you read the IEM bible?

[uk_lefty]

26 minutes ago, EBS_freak said:

IEMs are great, if you get it right, you’ll never want to play without them. Just don’t throw money away. Have you read the IEM bible?

I dipped into it. Have to admit that while I'd happily take a good set it they were given to me for free it's the thought of spending astronomical money on them that is the main thing putting me off.

[EBS_freak]

You can get an ace setup for under a 100 quid.

[jimmyb625]

On 31/12/2023 at 22:15, EBS_freak said:

You can get an ace setup for under a 100 quid.

^ this

 

The Behringer P2 and a set of KZ ZS10 pro's are a great way of getting used to IEM's without breaking the bank. 

[police squad]

On 03/01/2024 at 20:20, jimmyb625 said:

^ this

 

The Behringer P2 and a set of KZ ZS10 pro's are a great way of getting used to IEM's without breaking the bank. 

this is what many of us are using. I have been for 18 months now, absolute game changer for me (especially as I sing lead vocals too)

[warwickhunt]

On 31/12/2023 at 22:15, EBS_freak said:

You can get an ace setup for under a 100 quid.

 

Not a great deal more than £100 (I know it is a slippery slope but...) the Sennheiser IE100 (£85) + Behringer P2 (£49).  I liked the KZ10's but the physical size/shape/bulk didn't suit my ear and I couldn't quite get a good seal (others manage fine); whereas the IE100 were a lot more comfortable, sealed and had a more pleasing tone.

 

You could go wireless with the Lekato units but we really are heading off into territory where you may as well read every word of the IEM Bible.   

[uk_lefty]

Thanks everyone. I've already got the Behringer P2 for "silent" practice at the drummers house and I use my Ashdown Meters Headphones with that. I was thinking something wireless would be better, it's a bit clumsy with the cables. I don't wander off often but found going wireless on my bass really liberating and don't want to go back to being hardwired to something, and this is where the cost concerns are!

[EBS_freak]

Ah... yes. Decent wireless <> cheap.