Hard-wired In-Ear Monitor System / FCS11 - Bass Earphones & Behringer P2 Amp

Hard-Wired System vs Wireless. Sound wise, with a wire, your sound will be way better than wireless. You will have no hiss, no frequency issues, no dropouts, and no sound delay. It is the best possible way to go. If you must be wireless, you will fight every one of those issues at one time or another. Bottom line, if you are a stationary player, like keyboards, drummers, sitting in a chair in a church band, horn section behind hardwired mics, etc. You win bigtime being hardwired. Remember this talk when you have a perfectly clear signal and wireless guys/gals have the panic look on their faces trying to get the sound guys attention.

FCS11B In-Ear Monitors Designed for Bass Players & Drummers

Bass players obsess over their amps, endlessly debating the merits of brands, configurations, size, strings, pick-ups, active, non-active and nearly every other conceivable detail. Yet, when it comes to the average show of decent size, the audience hears a DI. I maintain that your in-ear monitor quality is a decisive factor in a your performance. The FCS11B will let you hear and feel the nuances of your bass to allow you to be more comfortable and creative. Drawback though, you'll be able to hear it when you need new strings :)

Drummers, my sound company loads a drum sub on every show. There's NO WAY, you'll need it with these earphones.

The FCS11 dynamic driver is a moving coil speaker that moves air. You’ll get bone induction and will feel the sound – not just hear it. The result is a larger more visceral high-definition audio signature at less volume. With two, three-way armature drivers, you’ll find yourself turning up throughout your performance as your ears fatigue. Not the case with the FCS 11mm dynamic. Another benefit over the multi-driver armatures is there are no electronic or comb filtering artifacts, no phase issues, and no crossover dropouts. The result is a consistent, huge musical soundstage from 20Hz to 20kHz.                                                        

The FCS11 sounds as good or better than earphones costing hundreds more. It’s the best bang for the buck on the market today. It comes with a 14-day money back guarantee. If you don’t feel it’s the best money you’ve ever spent towards improving your performance, you pay shipping back for a full refund. The product comes with a rock solid one-year warranty.

I haven’t spent the additional money on a retail package because the sale is direct to the performer. The earphones, cables, tips and cases come from different sources (best I could find to make up the package). You’ll receive earphones, earphone case and a good number of tips to make sure you can get the correct seal/seating.

FCS11 Specifications

FCS11 Driver:                  Proprietary 11mm

Impedance:                     32 Ω±20％ at 1KHz 1mW (0.179V)

Sensitivity:                       111dB±3dB/1Mw/IEC-711

Rated Power:                  3mW

Maximum power:             5mW

TH Distortion                  <= 5% @1kHz, 0.01m, 1mW

Freq Response:               20Hz ~ 20KHz

CLIENT EMAILS ON THE FCS11 AND THE FCS11B BASS VERSION

CLIENT EMAILS ON THE FCS11 AND THE FCS11B BASS VERSION 

Hello Mike How are you?
I am writing to you because I need four more FCS11B IEMs. I let the other band members try them and they were really impressed with the quality and definition of the sound. The bass player has chosen you as his "personal hero" , cos this is the first time he hear his bass right, with no lack of low freqs! the same goes for the keyboard player, who asked me to order 2. Our singer was unable to use IEMs before, causing hearing fatigue and tinnitus due to excessive high frequencies (Shure). With the FCS she does up to three hours of rehearsals, without any problem.

I look forward to your reply. Best, Max (Italy)

Man alive. There's a percussion shaker or something on the left channel of my sample track. I feel like I can hear each grain in that thing. The cymbal splash is present and delicate. The bass is full and rich. I FEEL it but it's not boomy and doesn't overwhelm the mid-range at all. And the mid-range feels roomy, full, and spacious. Tons of power with crystal-clear detail, that's what I'd say about these. Really, really, nice. Dan Ray 

Mike, I received my new FCS11 earphones this week and I was amazed by the big sound. I own SE535, SE425 and FCS210 earphones and the FCS11 blows them all away. These are clean and clear. They fit comfortably and have a good seal with the nice assortment of tips that you included. They are affordable enough for the entry level performer but have the quality needed for a pro player. I'll be telling all my fellow musicians about them. Ron Combs 

I haven't played out yet since I got them, but the bass response is huge and detailed for monitoring in Ableton and Logic Pro. Not ashamed to say that I’ve done quick mix downs with these, since they are always at hand. As I write this, I have them plugged into my MacBook Pro and I'm jamming out to some high-fidelity recordings. Did I say HUGE? Thanks Mike, quick response, and a great value proposition. Eric Inglert, Aspiring singer-songwriter, and technology geek 

Mike, I just received the In FCS11B. Tried them out and am blown away! These are amazing! Thank You!   Jim 

I got the bass in black and they are wonderful! Used them in praise band at church last weekend and the first time I put them on, I thought I had my bass amp turned up too loud. No, it was the enhanced bass from the FCS11's but I could hear voices and other instruments clearly as well. Amazing sound for the cost. I would put them up against my Shures which cost probably three times as much and these give me more bass response. I like them so much that I am ordering a pair of regular in the black as a backup for my wife who does vocals. James Crider 

Hi Mike,

Circling back around to you on the FCS11. I really like them, and prefer them over the 210's. They shine on stage! They are a much better and fuller sound! I am so glad I made the purchase. I ended up giving my wife my 210's, being she is singing now, and quite appreciates them.

Thank you so much for your commitment to excellence, developing better products, and offering at affordable price points!

Have a great week! Mike Wiley 

“As a professional musician, (Percussion, Keys, Drums, Studio) I’ve found the FCS11B IEM’s to be a very powerful tool for live and studio applications. Snug fit for good isolation, long cord for tangle free movement and a great sonic balance. Well-built and nicely packaged. They are a great value!”  ~ Frank McGucken (Madrigal Percussionist)

“I love the sound of my FCS11 IEM’s! They have great low-end response, and they fit my ears perfectly. I use them both on and off stage.” - Josh Weinstein (Kat Wright, Burlington VT)

I play Bass in a band called Cheat ’n on Tucker and we recently made the switch to IEMs. However, none of the brands that I tried at first gave me that low end sound that I needed to perform my best. After going through 4 or 5 different brands, I finally found the FCS 11 by Freq City Sound. Game. Changer. They are the bomb! The FCS 11’s have the perfect sound necessary for Drummers and Bass players to stay tight when they need it most. If you’re looking for the low-end answer to the IEM question, these bad boys are it. 10/10.

Craig Glazebrook / Bass player with Cheat ‘n on Tucker 

I'm using the 11B's and love them! Great fit with the wide selection of tips included.

Richer, more clear bass than my Shure SE's in custom molds, and I'm finding I can now run at a more comfortable volume level and have zero ear fatigue after use.   "Exactly as described in description" is cliché but spot on for the FCS11B's!

Mark / Bass - Middle Age Man Band   Cincinnati, OH 

"Several years ago, I bought the FCS210's and have loved them. Received the FCS11's for Christmas and put the 210’s away as spares. The additional driver size work great for me and easily rival name brands priced 2-3 times more." Dr. Nick Swink, church & freelance bassist Tipp City Ohio

 Hi Mike, I'm a bass guitarist and IEMs were completely new to me. The band I was preparing to play with uses them and the band leader uses your product. I appreciated the thorough descriptions on your web page, the prompt shipment, and communication. I used them for the first time at a rehearsal a few days ago and they are just perfect. I was definitely looking for IEMs that would handle low frequencies well and these exceeded my expectations. Thank you. Brian Bielick  
 

BEHRINGER P2, ULTRA-COMPACT PERSONAL IN-EAR MONITOR AMPLIFIER

Whether you're a keyboardist, drummer, or other musician whose performance keeps you anchored in one spot, the P2, Ultra-Compact Personal In-Ear Monitor Amplifier from Behringer is designed for you. It is a convenient hard-wired personal in-ear control center with a belt pack that can be used with your favorite headphones, earbuds, or custom-molded professional in-ear monitors (IEMs).

Built with an XLR/TRS combo input connector, it features a locking mechanism to prevent accidental mic cable disconnects. Press on the tab next to the bottom-mounted connector to release the cable at the end of your gig. The P2's XLR input accepts balanced line level signals taken directly from your mixer, which allows you to control the volume of the onboard amplifier.

The internal Mono/Stereo switch lets you choose the mode that best fits your needs. When connecting a headphone output, use the stereo source. If using your mixer's aux send, use the mono source. In addition, the P2 Ultra-Compact Personal In-Ear Monitor Amplifier is built-like-a-tank to be "drummer proof". Featuring an impact-resistant metal chassis, the P2 was made for the road and delivers dependable, high-quality performance.

Powerplay P2

Whether you're a keyboardist, drummer, or other musician whose performance keeps you anchored in one spot, the P2 Ultra-Compact Personal In-Ear Monitor Amplifier is a convenient hard-wired personal in-ear control center. The P2's belt pack puts monitor control at your fingertips.

3.5mm Phones Jack

You can use your favorite headphones, earbuds or custom-molded professional In-Ear Monitors (IEMs) with the P2, thanks to the top-mounted, standard 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo output jack.

Locking XLR/TRS Input

P2's XLR/TRS combo input connector features a locking mechanism to prevent accidental mic cable disconnects. Just press the tab next to the bottom-mounted connector to release the cable at the end of your gig. It accepts balanced line signals taken from your mixer, allowing you to control the volume of the onboard amplifier.

Dual Mode Operation

The P2's internal Mono/Stereo switch lets you choose the mode that best fits your needs. When using a mixer's aux send or any other mono source, move the switch to the Mono position. For connecting to a headphone output or other stereo source, simply set the switch to Stereo and use an XLR-to-TRS or TRS-to-TRS (male to male) cable.

Volume Control

The P2 features a high-quality level control with an on/off switch for dialing in the right level every time. The detented control stays where you put it.

Behringer P2 Specs

Inputs

XLR/TRS combo input connector with locking mechanism

Headphone Output

1/8" (3.5 mm) stereo jack

Controls

Level control with power on/off switch

Power

2 x AAA batteries (not included)

Battery Life

Up to 12 hours