What Bob said + I usually use a different pick-off point for IEM’s compared to wedges. If you use the signal after the processing done to the channels you automatically have the compression you dialed in on the signal that comes to your IEM mix so that helps. Setting the compressor for your mix pretty high (= almost limiter-like) with a high treshold (-5dB f.i.) can protect your ears at the cost of loosing some dynamic feel.
Another very important issue I feel is to educate/correct your bandmates on their (mis)usage of dynamics or the lack there of. You’re in a good position here because it’s a set group of people. Ecspecially bassplayers and keyboardplayers can have a very poor grasp on dynamics is my experience.
Letting them listen to a raw recording of their own instrument can help make them realize this.
Just keep experimenting with your multitrack-recording and I’m sure you’ll find a workable solution.
Good luck !
Giga
