itsmedunc Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Any ideas about budget ear buds for a drummer? He wont wear phones. I'm going to end up paying so the cheaper the better! I should imagine that they will mainly be for vocals. We're using a digital desk and he will be hard wired. Any input would be greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 [quote name='itsmedunc' timestamp='1504918701' post='3368357']... Any input would be greatly appreciated! [/quote] My only suggestion would be to look at 'sports' ones, that clip around the ear and stay in place, like these... [url="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-MDR-AS210-Sports-Splashproof-Headphones-Black/dp/B01LDKH2PG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1504919643&sr=8-1&keywords=sony+earphones+sport"]Sony MDR-AS210 Sports In-Ear Splashproof Headphones ...[/url] Drumming can be quite physical (depending on character and repertoire...), so he'd want 'em to stay in place. I can't think of anything special, otherwise. He sounds like a bit of a cheapskate, really, unless he's simply skint, of course. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1504919858' post='3368362'] My only suggestion would be to look at 'sports' ones, that clip around the ear and stay in place, like these... [url="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-MDR-AS210-Sports-Splashproof-Headphones-Black/dp/B01LDKH2PG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1504919643&sr=8-1&keywords=sony+earphones+sport"]Sony MDR-AS210 Sports In-Ear Splashproof Headphones ...[/url] Drumming can be quite physical (depending on character and repertoire...), so he'd want 'em to stay in place. I can't think of anything special, otherwise. He sounds like a bit of a cheapskate, really, unless he's simply skint, of course. Hope this helps. [/quote] Thanks for the advice, I'll check them out. He's not skint and not a cheapskate really. It's sort of that he's totally unaware of the benefits and needs a push. I'm sure that if he could hear the difference, he would splash out. Hence, budget stuff. He hasn't got a clue about inputs and outputs and wouldn't dare touch a fader! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 In what situation does a drummer need to hear vocals? Is he on backing vox duty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 [quote name='itsmedunc' timestamp='1504920813' post='3368365'] It's sort of that he's totally unaware of the benefits and needs a push. [/quote] Hey, hats off to you then - what a nice thing to do, very thoughtful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 (edited) [quote name='Bolo' timestamp='1504942243' post='3368407'] In what situation does a drummer need to hear vocals? Is he on backing vox duty? [/quote] I'm a drummer... 1 - On odd occasions, I think it helps the show if I know just where we are in the song, or repertoire. The singers vocals help with that, sometimes. 2 - Our singer is rather good. I [i]like [/i]to hear him sing 3 - Someone has to listen for the cock-ups and fluffs, to deflate his ego afterwards 4 - I need to be able to hear when someone's shouting 'shut the f... up..!' at me. 5 - It makes me feel as if I'm part of the group (I'm easily fooled...). 6 - Folks think I'm good because I'm wearing 'phones; little do they know... Enough..? Edited September 9, 2017 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 (edited) [quote name='Bolo' timestamp='1504942243' post='3368407'] In what situation does a drummer need to hear vocals? Is he on backing vox duty? [/quote] If the sweet young singer, is warbling 'Edelweiss' at a wedding (the requested opening dance song), and the dep Drummer starts belting out 'Gimme Some Lovin'..' The mum of the bride might well think, "s**t, the Drummer can't hear the singer...." Edited September 9, 2017 by lowdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 [quote name='Bolo' timestamp='1504942243' post='3368407'] In what situation does a drummer need to hear vocals? Is he on backing vox duty? [/quote] Our drummer wants the singers vox and his rhythm guitar in her mix as well as her own vocals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 [quote name='Bolo' timestamp='1504942243' post='3368407'] In what situation does a drummer need to hear vocals? Is he on backing vox duty? [/quote] We won't be carrying floor monitors anymore and needs something to hear what the singers doing. The singers been known to not follow a set list and omit a verse or two! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 All very good reasons, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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