Phenyx ProPTM-11/PTM-22 Mono Wireless in Ear Monitor System Bodypack Receiver, Performance with Adjustable Frequencies

Setup32 channel mixer - premix sent to aux channels - each aux channel assigned to an iem for each user's own mix.Pros:Can't beat the price for the quality. Very very nice having the option of mono/stereo input as well as a passthrough for both. Love the location of the volume control knob on the receiver. Very easy for people to change on the fly not worrying about what they're pressing behind their backs. Love the amount of channels you can tune them to. With our location, this is an absolute and made it that much easier. Also, how to sync the receivers is nice as well. Makes it very easy as the the transmitter is easily accessible to our band members.ConsLine of Sight & range between transmitter and receiver makes a HUGE difference. Moved from being about 40 ft away with a direct line of sight to about 15 feet away with a direct line of sight. This being said, the signal was still clear, but at 40 ft away, with people and their devices between, there were occasional, momentary cut outs. This was after spending time finding which channel worked best using an independent signal scanner. Having moved it closer and finding the best channels again, there have been no dropouts or drop in sound quality.All in all, for a first iem system, this is amazing. The included ear buds, if you have no other option, they'll work for you. Otherwise spend about $20 more on each iem earbuds and the sound quality is amazing.

If you need wireless iems for something that is not of a super professional level like bar gigs, or any low key none professional event center gig, church worship bands, or something of the like... these units will work wonderfully for you! I installed them at my church and they were utilized for two services with no issues at all. They have a light radio fuzz that is really tolerable and possibly comparable to lower end sennheiser wireless iems (and I've used even cheaper units that aren't tolerable), they give plenty of clarity throughout the frequency spectrum, and they have not cut out at all during live performance. The frequency band they are on seems to be pretty decently uncommon so there has not been any interference either. I would especially consider these suitable for a group of musicians. Seriously worth the cost, and in my opinion way better than I expected! Definitely give them a shot! I've also used the Xvive wireless IEM system it is clearer, reliable, but not quite as strong of a signal and has cut out before due to interference!

My band Eden On Fire had the pleasure of testing the Phenyx Pro PTM-22 IEM system these past few weeks. I have been using the PTM-11 for sometime and expected nothing but quality from my experience with them. This is what we found.The system comes complete with everything you need for a two person in-ear monitor setup: two receiver body-packs and one transmitter with controls for separate mixes and antennas with a power supply to run the unit. There are two sets of ear buds included to use with the receivers. Mounting hardware is also included if you want to rack-mount the unit and it includes coax cables should you need to extend the antennas. Batteries for both receivers are included as well. Also included is a manual for the system, however, it is very basic for getting the system up and running with very simple trouble-shooting steps.Our first trial run with the unit went smoothly. We installed the system at our rehearsal space and used it for a three hour rehearsal. During this time, we had no issues running the system. Though there is no auto-scan feature, we picked random unique channels for each and easily paired the units. Both band members reported being able to hear clearly.The ear buds were the only complaint during this first test. They are not noise isolating and so there is bleed through. Also as the members began to sweat, the buds began to slip out of their ears.We took the receivers on a field trip throughout the large building in that we rehearse and found we could go about 150ft through multiple indoor walls before the units lost connectivity. Outside the building, through concrete walls, we were able to get around 300ft before losing the signal.Our next test took place during a live performance in a small venue. This test implemented a much more realistic use of the unit as multiple wireless units were in play. During this test, in addition to the PTM-22, we used a PTM-11, PTM-10, and a PTU-71. Though the PTM-10 and PTU-71 work on a 500MHz bandwidth, the PTM-11 and PTM-22 share the 900MHz range. We had a boatload of trouble during our performance with this. Signals were dropped and channels jumped all night long on both the PTM-22 and PTM-11. To overcome, we had to re-sync the receivers to stay in business. I have since reached out to technical support at Phenyx and discovered that the group numbers on each unit need to be unique. Because the unit does not auto-scan for open channels, the end user must manually change the groups accordingly because they control the bandwidths in use. This will prevent stepping on each other’s bandwidth. So while this was an operator error, so to speak, this important information was not addressed in the manual.Overall, we love the quality of the PTM-22 system. The reliability when they are exclusively used has been very good. We will have to test this in production again with the bandwidth groups set properly to address the past issue. But having used the PTM-11 for well over a year, we have confidence in this product.Pros: Affordability – includes everything you need to start using the system. Lightweight, durable plastic body-pack receivers that clip easily on belts and back pockets and stay put. The antenna on the clip seems durable as well. AA battery life is exceptional and there is a reliable battery indicator. Very simple to pair the transmitter and receiver.Cons: Ear buds are not noise isolating and tend to become slippery with sweat. Serious musicians will likely want to upgrade to noise isolating IEM buds. No auto-scan feature. Instruction manual is a too basic for complex setups with multiple wireless units in play.

Great ear monitor system! Clear as a bell and worked fantastic with a group setting. Unbelievable price for a quality system. Very happy with this purchase and looking forward to have this system incorporated to our PA system.