2026.09.30 2026.09.21
Sup...? Long time... brah.
Extreme recording endeavor brah... as I have no access to the equipment
(by design), so I made a hard shift. Brah... it fits in my pocket!
tl;dr
IEM Recording Setup (Live Capture Chain)
Goal
Independently record my own in-ear monitor mix at live shows
without relying on the house sound engineer or any network-dependent
workflow.
Gear List
| Qty | Item | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zoom H1 XLR | 32-bit float stereo field recorder with XLR/TRS combo inputs + 3.5mm line/mic in |
| 2 | SanDisk Ultra 64GB microSDXC UHS-I | Primary and backup storage (~46h 15m record time per card at high quality) |
| 2 | J&D X002SBDJ0X 3.5mm TRS Stereo Y-Splitter | Signal duplication: one output to IEMs, one to recorder |
Signal Flow
IEM Bodypack Headphone Out
├─ [3.5mm TRS Y-Splitter]
│ |─ Male #1 > IEMs (direct, as usual)
│ └─ Male #2 > H1 XLR 3.5mm Line Input
└─ H1 XLR records full stereo mix via 32-bit float WAVKey Configuration Notes
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Input Select | 3.5mm Stereo Line (not Mic) |
| Recording Format | 32-bit float WAV (unclickable by design) |
| SD Card | Format in H1 XLR before first use |
| Hold Switch | Engage before hitting stage to prevent accidental stops |
Why This Works
- No sound engineer cooperation required — captures what you actually hear
- 32-bit float eliminates clipping worries — gain staging is essentially set-and-forget
- Fully offline, battery-powered — no laptop, no WiFi, no venue power dependency
- Redundancy built in — spare cable + spare SD card = single-point-of-failure immunity
Post-Gig Workflow
- Remove SD card from H1 XLR
- Insert into desktop card reader, or USB-C to PC
- Import WAV directly into Reaper (no conversion needed)
- Archive and compare against the original IEM experience
Total Investment
~$230 USD (recorder + 2× cards + 2× splitters)
But enough about me brah... how you been?
2026.09.30 2026.09.21