So, this is not a completely unmentioned app, but I think it has slipped by without getting the proper awareness. And, its not as if I as well have not been aware of the ability to control an IEM mix through an app. But, up until recently, when running through a house PA system we would split our lines and run our own in ear mix. Mostly because our mixes were already set for each of 6 band members. It works like a dream but it’s a lot to setup and looks messy.
But recently, I discovered the Mixing Station app which works with practically all digital mixers. And, most soundguys are happy to open up the monitor mixes via WiFi. Aside from doing away with the splitting and extra setup, a real advantage here is that being a universal app brings familiarity and confidence to the aspect of running the band mixes off someone else’s board as messed up mixes can be a disaster. Here’s a few screenshots
FYI the labels below will update to the channel labels when actually connected to a mixer so you can tell what each channel is. I use the color coding because it makes spotting things on the fly easy.
Over time, my band has become more and more reliant on this method. We simply have a short XLR snake/pigtail that we connect our XVive transmitters to, and give that to the soundguy or attach to a return snake. While I like to run the app from my phone attached to my mic stand, I’ve found it’s very practical to have an iPad on a dedicated mic stand that can be passed around or accessed by the rest of the band members. This method has become core to our workflow when playing through FOH systems and if you’re not already on this train I highly recommend checking it out. The base app is free and I believe the capability to connect to each brand of mixer costs a nominal 1-time ~$5.
FYI I have nothing to do with this app or company. Just sharing what’s worked for my band.
But recently, I discovered the Mixing Station app which works with practically all digital mixers. And, most soundguys are happy to open up the monitor mixes via WiFi. Aside from doing away with the splitting and extra setup, a real advantage here is that being a universal app brings familiarity and confidence to the aspect of running the band mixes off someone else’s board as messed up mixes can be a disaster. Here’s a few screenshots
FYI the labels below will update to the channel labels when actually connected to a mixer so you can tell what each channel is. I use the color coding because it makes spotting things on the fly easy.
Over time, my band has become more and more reliant on this method. We simply have a short XLR snake/pigtail that we connect our XVive transmitters to, and give that to the soundguy or attach to a return snake. While I like to run the app from my phone attached to my mic stand, I’ve found it’s very practical to have an iPad on a dedicated mic stand that can be passed around or accessed by the rest of the band members. This method has become core to our workflow when playing through FOH systems and if you’re not already on this train I highly recommend checking it out. The base app is free and I believe the capability to connect to each brand of mixer costs a nominal 1-time ~$5.
FYI I have nothing to do with this app or company. Just sharing what’s worked for my band.
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