LD Systems MEI 1000 G2
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Manufacturer product photography — the drawn faceplate above stays true to panel layout; these show the hardware itself.
About the LD Systems MEI 1000 G2
The LD Systems MEI 1000 G2 is the European budget IEMIn-Ear Monitor — earpieces that replace floor wedges, feeding each player their own mix. The reason this whole rack exists. standard: a half-rackThe standard slice of rack height: 1U = 1.75″. A 3U box takes three slices; half-rack gear pairs two units side by side in one. stereo transmitter with 96 selectable channels, limiterA compressor with a hard ceiling: nothing gets past the level you set. In an IEM rig it’s hearing protection as much as tone., and three-band EQ per output. Users searched for it by name before this add - it fills the under-300-dollar tier with a brand touring musicians from the EU already trust. Bodypack sold in system bundles; US supply via Thomann and importers.
The LD Systems MEI 1000 G2 is a half-rackThe standard slice of rack height: 1U = 1.75″. A 3U box takes three slices; half-rack gear pairs two units side by side in one. stereo IEMIn-Ear Monitor — earpieces that replace floor wedges, feeding each player their own mix. The reason this whole rack exists. transmitter that lives in a specific and useful lane: the sub-$300 tier where musicians are funding their own monitoring rigs, or where a backlineThe band’s on-stage instrument gear — amps, drums, keys. What a venue or festival sometimes supplies so you can travel light. company needs a cost-effective spare system on the truck. It ships as part of a bundle with a bodypack receiver, covers stereo transmission with 96 selectable channels, and includes a built-in limiterA compressor with a hard ceiling: nothing gets past the level you set. In an IEM rig it’s hearing protection as much as tone. and three-band EQ per output channel. For European touring musicians especially, LD Systems is a known quantity — this isn't a blind roll of the dice on an unfamiliar brand.
At half a rack unitThe standard slice of rack height: 1U = 1.75″. A 3U box takes three slices; half-rack gear pairs two units side by side in one., two of these side by side fill a single 1U slot, which matters when you're packing a four- or six-pack IEMIn-Ear Monitor — earpieces that replace floor wedges, feeding each player their own mix. The reason this whole rack exists. rack into a shallow case. The combo XLRThe standard 3-pin locking connector for mics and balanced line signals — pin 1 is the shield, pins 2 and 3 carry the balanced pair./TRSTip-Ring-Sleeve — a 1/4″ jack with three contacts carrying a balanced signal or a stereo pair. A guitar plug with one extra ring. inputs on both L and R accept whatever your console is sending without an adapter hunt at load-in. The single BNCThe twist-lock coax connector used for word clock and antenna runs — it locks, so it can’t be pulled out mid-show. antenna output means you're working with the onboard antenna or running to a passive remote — there's no built-in diversityA receiver with two antennas and two radio sections that continuously picks the stronger one — the difference between a dropout and a show. on the transmitter side, so antenna placement becomes more consequential than with higher-end systems. Ten watts typical draw keeps it easy on a standard power strip or conditioner.
This unit is the right call for a solo performer, a small-budget theater pit, or a rehearsal facility that wants wireless IEMIn-Ear Monitor — earpieces that replace floor wedges, feeding each player their own mix. The reason this whole rack exists. without committing to Sennheiser G4 or Shure PSM money. If you're in a festival environment sharing RFRadio Frequency — the wireless part of wireless. RF planning is why big rigs scan, coordinate, and combine antennas instead of hoping. spectrum with a dozen other systems, or if you need guaranteed same-day domestic support and parts, look higher up the food chain. US supply runs through Thomann and importers, which means warranty service and replacement bodies take longer to arrive than gear sourced domestically — factor that in if downtime is a real professional risk for you.
In the rack
- Pair two units side by side in a 1UThe standard slice of rack height: 1U = 1.75″. A 3U box takes three slices; half-rack gear pairs two units side by side in one. half-rack shelf with a shared power strip directly behind them — at 240mm deep they'll sit flush in most standard road cases without a depth adapter.
- Use the onboard three-band EQ to roll off low end before it hits the bodypack rather than relying entirely on the earphone to handle a full-range mix; IEMIn-Ear Monitor — earpieces that replace floor wedges, feeding each player their own mix. The reason this whole rack exists. mixes always benefit from a sculpted low shelf at the transmitter stage.
- Run a BNCThe twist-lock coax connector used for word clock and antenna runs — it locks, so it can’t be pulled out mid-show. extension to mount the antenna at ear height on a mic stand or rack edge rather than leaving it on the back of the unit — with no transmitter-side diversityA receiver with two antennas and two radio sections that continuously picks the stronger one — the difference between a dropout and a show., line-of-sight to the bodypack matters more than it would on a dual-antenna system.
- If you're building a multi-pack IEMIn-Ear Monitor — earpieces that replace floor wedges, feeding each player their own mix. The reason this whole rack exists. rack, scan and assign channels before the show day using the 96-channel bank to confirm no frequency conflicts with house RFRadio Frequency — the wireless part of wireless. RF planning is why big rigs scan, coordinate, and combine antennas instead of hoping. — don't rely on factory defaults when sharing a stage with other wireless systems.
European budget IEMIn-Ear Monitor — earpieces that replace floor wedges, feeding each player their own mix. The reason this whole rack exists. staple - 96 channels, half-rackThe standard slice of rack height: 1U = 1.75″. A 3U box takes three slices; half-rack gear pairs two units side by side in one., searched-for by users.
I/O Ports (5)
| Port | Connector | Direction | Signal | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Input L | COMBO XLR TRS | input | analog audio | — |
| Input R | COMBO XLR TRS | input | analog audio | — |
| Antenna (RF Out) | BNC | output | antenna | — |
| Phones (front, 6.3mm) | TRS QUARTER | output | analog audio | — |
- DC In (12-18V) (DC BARREL)
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