Dive deep with Andy Swanson of Alclair In Ears as he takes you on a sonic journey, discussing these high-quality, affordable custom IEMs. Feel the passion of playing in the gaps, the lessons from Andy’s leap into the corporate world at big names like Nintendo, and the importance of sharing music with the next generation. Uncover the ins and outs of Alclair’s premium earpieces, from the deep resonating CMVK to the versatile Spire. And for all the tech-savvy, there’s a treat about EQing rooms for that perfect Gospel and R&B sound, the magic of ear impressions versus scans, and a deep dive into the world of audio drivers. In your musical journey, remember to “Always Be Performing”. Whether you’re on stage or just sharing a tune, let your performance be your signature. 00:00:00 Gig Gab 401 – Monday, October 30th, 2023 00:02:19 Andy Swanson from Alclair In Ears Rap with Aerosmith to The Beastie Boys Primus’s Les Claypool Flea (“Give it away now”) Robert Trujllo (from Metallica and Infectious Grooves) 00:07:07 Playing the spaces to create the feel 00:09:32 Diving into the Corporate World…and back Producer at Nintendo Digital Audio Labs 00:11:55 Sharing music with your kids 00:16:12 Alclair In Ears Alclair CMVK (Crankmaster 5000) (down to 10hz!) $749 Dual XB (Dual Driver) – $399 Spire (Six Driver) – $899 00:28:37 Comparing Dual-Driver units Versa Dual vs. Dual XB Give yourself the Disco Smile! 00:31:02 EQing a room for Gospel and R&B with High-Pass and Low-Pass filters 00:32:16 Compare Sounds 00:35:21 SPONSOR: Bandzoogle — Listeners can go to Bandzoogle.com to try it free for 30 days, and use the promo code “giggabpod” to get 15% off the first year of any subscription. ST3 (Triple Driver) – $549 00:37:06 Impressions vs. Ear scans Mark and Rick Musselman of Matrics, Alclair’s Parent Company The Bite Block Controversy 00:58:11 Drivers: Types and Numbers Balanced Armature Dynamic Drivers Spire (four low, one mid, one high) 01:07:42 GG 401 Outtro Contact Us! feedback@giggabpodcast.com Sign Up for the Gig Gab Mailing List The post Alclair Custom IEMs: Affordable Quality — Gig Gab 401 appeared first on Gig Gab.