Wireless in-Ear Monitor System, Phenyx Pro Stereo IEM System with Rack Mount Kit, 89 Frequencies, 900MHz UHF Band, 164ft Range, Ideal for Stage & Studio (4 Bodypacks with Transmitter)

The PTM-10 is a solid wireless in-ear monitoring system that is both reliable and budget-friendly. This system includes four bodypack receivers and a complete rack mounting kit. I had the opportunity to thoroughly test the PTM-10 over the last few months, both at home, during rehearsals, and live performances. While I've had a positive experience overall, I do believe that there are a few key areas where the PTM-10 could be improved.Let's start with the good news. The transmitter unit and bodypacks performed exceptionally well and seem quite durable. The bodypacks were effortless to sync with the transmitter unit, and I encountered almost no signal dropouts or interference during my use. This is especially impressive given the presence of other wireless units and cell phones in the vicinity, which bodes well for utilizing this system on the road. Additionally, the range of the PTM-10 is outstanding. I was able to walk all the way up my driveway while the transmitter was set up on one side of my house before I started experiencing any signal drops, which is roughly twenty times the distance I would ever be from the unit during an actual performance. Moreover, the sound quality was generally crystal-clear, effectively conveying the mix that I had dialed in.On to the not-so-great aspects. First and foremost, the interface for both the transmitter and bodypacks is perplexing and difficult to navigate. With minimal buttons and an unusual tap-and-hold or quick tap scheme to access various commands and features, setting up both the transmitters and receivers was trying and incredibly frustrating. Moreover, the manual is pretty sparse and not very helpful, but thankfully Phenyx Pro provides a video tutorial/walkthrough that fills in many of the gaps.Secondly, the stereo function of the PTM-10 is problematic. After successfully configuring it to stereo mode, I discovered a persistent hiss that was quite noticeable. Despite going through the various EQ functions and adjusting the mix in my DAW, the issue was still present. On a whim, I changed the unit from stereo mode to mono, which essentially eliminated the hiss. While I'm not sure what caused this problem, it seems that others have had similar experiences.Despite the drawbacks, I do recommend the PTM-10, especially when you consider its reasonable price point and the consistently excellent customer support from Phenyx Pro. However, it does require some time and patience to set up properly, and the user interface can be very challenging to navigate. Additionally, the stereo function falls short of expectations, but I found that having a stereo mix in my ears isn't particularly crucial. Nonetheless, it's worth keeping these caveats in mind.Recommendations: The stock earbuds/headphones that come with this unit sound very tinny and do not do a great job of attenuating noise, which if you play live with a full band means you’re not going to be able to hear your IEM mix whatsoever. So if you plan on getting this unit, also plan on getting a nicer set of sound isolating earphones/earbuds. Also, while the unit does have 4 body packs, it’s all sharing one single mix, so if you and your bandmates have very specific monitoring needs, I’d suggest just getting a separate unit for everyone (we purchased the PTM-22 and that has proven to be a fantastic addition to our live IEM setup).

The Phenyx Pro PTM-10 is an amazing In-Ear Wireless System. For the last 4 years, I've been using a Sennheiser In-Ear System, which has been the industry standard go-to for wireless IEMS.The Phenyx Pro performed as well as the Sennheiser which is 5x the cost with a few minor areas that could use improvement. I've used the Phenyx system over the last month without any dropouts or interference. The system I'm running is in the 900mhz range and it delivers clear and great sound quality. Some of my bandmates were using the Sennheiser system in the 500mhz range and experienced some dropouts and static, it's known the 500mhz range is a lot more crowded. If you find a clear channel you should be good to go with either system. Once you set the channel syncing the belt packs to the transmitter takes seconds and is seamless.One area that could be improved on the Phenyx Pro System is the ability to do an auto scan for a clear channel, this is not a current function of the system, and as a user, you need to try different channels till you find a clear one. The Sennheiser has this feature. I didn't have an issue finding a clear channel, but this would be a great feature to implement.The bodypack on the Phenyx Pro system is plastic making it lighter weight. The build quality feels sturdy. I would love it if in future versions the bodypack casing was made of metal as this gives more peace of mind regarding its durability and a more pro feel.I love that the PTM-10 is stereo and it's one of the few in this price range with this ability. Having the option of a stereo mix is great to bring more depth and realism to the IEM mix. I'm currently using the system in mono mode, and panning the belt packs Left and Right so that I have two separate mono mixes per transmitter. This allows me to run 8 separate mono mixes and fit 4 transmitters in a 2U space. I like this system so much I'm running it for everyone in the band now.One note on panning L/R there is a very slight bleed, I mean very slight, you have to be in a completely silent room to hear it, really not an issue because the stage bleed is way louder. I usually like a little stage sound so I'm not totally isolated. You will not hear the mix changing if you use the unit for two separate mono mixes.The earbuds provided provide clear sound and great bass. If you're playing pro gigs you probably have custom-molded earbuds or buds with multiple drivers, this improves the audio quality and takes the system to a whole new level. The ones provided are adequate to keep in the case for backups in case a band member forgets to bring theirs. I highly recommend that you use upgraded earbuds to maximize the sound quality of the system.To maximize the signal-to-noise ratio, I recommend keeping the pad switched off on the back of the unit and setting the volume knob on the front to ¾ to fully up, this will drive the system with the maximum signal. If set this way the volume knob on the belt back will mostly be set at a quarter or halfway up and this will be plenty loud enough, and deliver clear audio. If not set properly the system can have a low-level hiss, because the belt back needs to be turned way up to get the sound loud enough, this happens on all systems if you're not driving them properly.Another observation is that the power switch on the unit does not stay on if power is removed. If you power your rack on and off with a powerstrip, the PTM-10 units will need to be powered on individually every time the power is switched.Like I said earlier in this review, I'm now running this system for all of my band members. I also purchased a system to add to my solo gig rack as I sit in with various bands and having my own IEM system on every gig has been a game changer. I would recommend this system to anyone who is looking to get wireless IEMs. It can't be beat for the price-to-quality ratio, you can spend more but it's not necessary to have a quality system and the ability to hear yourself anywhere on the stage.A+ Highly Recommended.

Shipping: Just shy of 48 hours.Packaging/Boxing: This is my 4th item from Phenyx Pro, and each time I'm impressed with their overall packaging. This unit comes with it's own pastic/foamed carrying case though - which is awesome for use when not in a rack unit - especially for storing and transporting to gigs. Plastic feels a little flimsy on the closure - but I don't plan to rip it open like a gorilla so I think it will be just fine. lol.Unit: Solid and compact. I LOVE that it comes with all the hardware to rack mount as well as the BNC cable to reroute the antenna to the front.Cons:1. Bodypack doors seem very flimsy. I anticipate them breaking.***5 month update: nothing has broken off, and we are still very impressed with the performance!! Even picked up an extra body pack.As for the PTM-10 system, my first impression is that it is an impressive little unit. It sounded great and has some decent features, like stereo/mono inputs with combo jacks, and the ability to pad the input signal.This unit will be used by our drummer so he can tweak his own mix from a soundcraft ui24r.We did a thorough test with this unit during a 4 hour practice over the weekend. Our drummer said the sound quality was great and outpreformed our previous IEM system.

Short Version: Compared to PSM300, great RF performance, audio is amazing with the preset EQ turned on, the bodypack is sturdier than expected but I still wish there was a sturdier metal bodypack.These are fantastic! I use the Shure PSM300 (with the good metal body packs) and various Sennheiser units on a regular basis. I bought a few PTM-22 units for my personal rig, and they have been just as reliable as our Shure and Sennheiser units.I got the PTM-10 and took it to a gig Sunday night expecting it to perform the same as all the others. I hooked everything up, and it was. However, I poked around in the menu and turned on the EQ function, and that was a game changer! It seems like just a high frequency boost, but it made all the difference. Before our first song of rehearsal was over I already had my mix dialed in, and it was the best IEM mix I’ve had in all my years of gigging.I was planning to put this in my wireless rack and only use it for events I’m engineering, but now I want to keep it in my backpack and I never want to play without it!

I am always looking for affordable sound options that don't sacrifice quality and as a result, Phenyx is quickly becoming my most trusted brand. I was super excited to try out the Phenyx Pro PTM-10C-V2 as I've used older models of their IEM systems and I wasn't disappointed. The build quality is great-everything looks good and is quite solid. The transmitter is metal and the receivers are plastic, but there is still some heft to them as they are a thicker plastic.The stereo sound is great! Some of the best sound I've heard in more affordable IEM systems. We also really liked that the volume knob and power button are separate- the volume knob often acts as the power button in systems like this, but with them separate, you can set your volume and not worry about having to reset it between rehearsal/sound check and performance.We used them in our church where we actually have a lot of wireless signals flying through the air, so we also really appreciated the ability to change to one of the other 88 frequencies, as you have 89 options!I was also really pleased that the system comes in a great hard shell case for storage and transportation, but it also comes with a rack-mount kit, which is great, because I will probably put it in a rack eventually and it's always a pain to find the right hardware.All in all, I highly recommend the Phenyx Pro PTM-10C-V2. A great choice for a great price.