Recording The Wrong Trousers at @brightonelectric4337 with The Xvive More You

Testing the XVive More You System in a Real Band Rehearsal
We recently spent time with the XVive More You system at Brighton Electric, using it in a live band rehearsal. The goal was simple: can this modular system help bands hear themselves clearly and capture a usable recording without major compromises?
What we discovered was a system that’s not only different from others we’ve used, but in many ways, quietly clever.
The Problem It's Trying to Solve
In typical rehearsal rooms, monitoring is patchy at best. If the PA is working, vocals might be audible—if not, good luck. The drummer can’t hear the bass, the guitarist cranks up louder, and recording that chaos rarely produces anything worth keeping.
So, can More You help solve that messy middle ground—better monitoring and better recordings at the same time?
Our Setup
We used three More You units with six total inputs:
Unit 1: Kick (AKG D112) and bass DI
Unit 2: Snare (SM57) and mono overhead (OC818)
Unit 3: Guitar (SM57) and vocal (SM58)
Each player had their own box. They could adjust their headphone mix, add reverb, and use the built-in talkback mic to communicate. No shouting, no guessing, no pulling off headphones to speak.
Setup was quick. We daisy-chained the units using standard XLR cables for signal and power, and were up and running in under an hour.
What’s Under the Hood?
At the heart of the system is the More You Hub, but the 2X units share most features. Each unit includes:
Two combo XLR/TRS inputs with True Gain preamps
Two headphone outputs (1/4″ or 1/8″)
USB-C to DAW
Control over gain, reverb, HPF, phase
LCD screen with rotary encoders
Talkback mic with push-to-talk
Mic stand mounting
The system scales up to eight units with 24 total inputs (including ADAT expansion). What’s clever is the use of standard XLR for everything—power, audio, and talkback. That reduces clutter and keeps routing simple.
In Use: What Stood Out
A few features really stood out:
Auto Gain made level setting quick and easy
Per-player reverb helped headphone mixes feel natural
Built-in talkback sped up communication
Plugin monitoring let us hear vocals and guitar with effects
No DAW needed—it works standalone too
It genuinely felt like a system designed for musicians, not engineers.
Recording Quality
We tracked the band live with minimal edits. The preamps sounded clean, with no harshness or muddiness. In the DAW, we rolled off some low end, added reverb to the snare, and balanced the kick and bass.
The key difference? Everyone could hear themselves. That meant better takes, fewer mistakes, and less post-session frustration. Is it right for a full album? Probably not. But for songwriting, rehearsals, and demos, it’s a solid option.
Studio Applications?
Though clearly designed for rehearsal spaces, More You could suit certain studio scenarios too—especially where communication and flexibility matter. Its use of standard XLR makes it compatible with existing tie lines. It won’t replace your main interface, but as a satellite system, it’s a clever fit.
Specifications at a Glance
Max I/O: 24 inputs, 20 outputs (8 Hubs or 2X + 8 ADAT)
Audio Quality: 24-bit at 44.1, 48, or 96 kHz
Inputs: 2 combo XLR/TRS with phantom, phase, HPF, and Auto Gain
Headphone Outputs: Two per unit (1/4″ or 1/8″)
Connectivity: USB-C, MIDI (1/8″), ADAT
Monitor Outputs: Stereo TRS from main Hub
Power: Single PSU via XLR for the whole system
Talkback: Built-in mic and push-to-talk
Mounting: Mic stand clip included
Interface: LCD screen and two rotary encoders
Final Thoughts
More You isn’t trying to be a high-end interface or full studio replacement. Instead, it focuses on making rehearsals more productive and recordings more reliable. If you’ve ever walked out of a jam session with a bad mix, poor communication, or unlistenable audio, this could be the system to fix that.
It’s not flashy, and it doesn’t overpromise. It just solves real problems in a practical and often elegant way.
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