Why Musicians Say 'I Can't Hear Myself' (And What to do about it)

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Ever mixed a show that sounded killer in the room, but the band kept complaining they couldn’t hear themselves in their In-Ear Monitors (IEMs)? It’s one of the most frustrating parts of being a live sound engineer.

In this video, we’re diving into the 3 most common reasons musicians struggle with their monitor mixes and how you can fix them fast—without ruining your Front of House (FOH) mix.

Whether you’re working on an X32/M32 or any other digital console, these tips will help you manage expectations and fix musicians monitor mix issues.

Plus, stick around for a bonus tip on how using showfiles can save you hours of stress at your next gig!

In this video, you’ll learn:
✅ How to set expectations with Musicians who use cheap gear
✅ Why Pre-Fader vs. Post-Fader mixes are the "make or break" for IEMs.
✅ How to set a great gain structure
✅ The secret power of Cloning Channels for vocals and bass.
✅ Why your communication skills are just as important as your mixing skills.

If you want to stop babysitting monitor mixes and start mixing better shows, this one is for you.

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Chapters:
0:00 The "I Can't Hear Myself" Problem
1:02 Managing Musician Expectations for Cheap Gear
2:33 Why You MUST Use Pre-Fader Mixes
4:06 How To Set Monitor Mix to Pre-Fader on M32/X32
4:57 Gain Structure: The Silent Mix Killer
11:50 The Underrated Secret: Cloning Channels
13:38 Bonus: The Power of Showfiles Safes You Time at the Gig
14:16 Soft Skills: Don't Be "That" Engineer
14:58 Final Thoughts & Great Sound