The good people at Carvin want to get inside of your ears with the release of their EM900 in-ear monitoring system. Fit for stage use and rehearsal, up to 16 EM900 systems can work together simultaneously with any number of EM901 stereo receivers keyed into any of the 16 frequencies.

Running the gauntlet from 20 Hz to 20 kHz, the EM900 brings all the benefits that an in-ear system has over floor wedges -- freedom to move, isolation, etc. To ensure top notch audio quality, the EM900 includes a built-in limiter to keep the audio sounding clear. A PLL design also eliminates static and the need for a squelch control.

Carvin also made sure that operating the EM900 wouldn't cause any ulcers. It has 960 channels and automatic scanning to ensure that finding the right frequency is painless. The transmitter also has balanced XLR ins to further the performance of the signal. Both the transmitter and beltpack receiver feature sufficient LCD displays -- including a low battery indicator, which many consider to be the least important feature until the batteries start losing juice.

The EM901 receiver included with the package offers a personal pan control -- the audio equivalent to a personal pan pizza in that both hit the spot. The flat response earbuds are also included with three sizes of soft earbud tips to cater towards any of the three sizes of ears you might have.

Finally, you've got braided cable and clear driver enclosures so the audience isn't disrupted by mangy wires hanging all over the place. Metal enclosures for both the transmitter and receiver cap off the EM900 system.

Fast Features:

• Hear yourself like never before -- especially at lower volumes
• More selectable frequencies, 960 automatic scanning channels
• Articulate sound from the 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response
• Built in dynamic limiter keeps the sound pure and intelligible
• The EM901 receiver offers a personal "Pan" control, allowing the mix of two independent signals, mono,or stereo -- each performer can adjust a two-channel mix in their ears!
• LCD display on both the transmitter and receiver -- including low battery
• PLL (phase lock loop) eliminates annoying static -- no squelch control required
• Flat response earbuds with three sizes of soft earbud tips. Braided cable and clear driver enclosures for reduced audience visibility.
• Balanced XLR inputs
• Sturdy aluminum case and belt clip -- not plastic