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mounting transmitter
What are some tricks for mounting the transmitter of a cordless mic on talent who is not wearing a belt or pants with loops. I have this problem a lot with girls/women. Although i’ve managed it using velcro, safety pins, gaffer tape, I thought someone might have specific solutions. Also would like a solution that can be fast. Often having something video taped is an after thought and their attention is on the live performance.
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Hi Craig,
I use a womens bra strap inside the shirt, a waist strap that has a pocket for the transmitter works if they have long hair or loose clothing, there is a smaller one for the upper and lower leg. A lot of times I’ve been able to run the lav cable down a pant leg and strap it to an ankle or drop it into a boot.-Michael Martin
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Hello Craig and welcome to the Cow Audio Forum.
Perhaps you could give us more information as to the specifics of your dilemma.
What live performances are you referring to? Where? How many?
Regards,
Ty Ford
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Thanks Michael,
Are you using a commercial waist strap? I see a couple of brands on BH but I can’t tell if they would fit the sennheiser transmitter.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=waist+strap+for+transmitter&N=0&InitialSearch=yes
Are you cutting off the cups of the bra, leaving the strap? And then what? You use the belt clip of the transmitter clipped on to the strap?
I don’t see the “smaller” strap for the lower leg though this waist strap claims it works for either.
Do you have a different link/product?
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Hi Ty,
No, just in general. From stage to interviews to speakers in front of group. Sometimes the transmitter needs to be hidden and sometimes just comfortable. Though the whole purpose of the lav is to be as inconspicuous as possible.
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Honestly, I don’t know what brand the straps are, I bought them at Location Sound. If you call them they could tell you. If the ones you are looking at are not specific to a particular transmitter then they should work since the material stretches.
I’m not sure what you mean by cutting the cups of the bra, not sure why you’d do that. Yes, I use the belt clip to hang it from the bra strap in the back.
I think I misled you, I should have just said that there is a smaller strap for the leg in general. The leg strap should work for either.
-Michael Martin
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Now I get it. I thought you meant the strap of a bra as a general-purpose strap. I’ll check out location sound. I’m starting to think of just getting a large piece of Velcro strapping that can double back on itself and clip the transmitter on that.
Have you had any problems if the antenna is underneath clothes?
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The Senn G3 has a flexible antennae so its easy to tape down or just tuck in.
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And being inside clothing or a bag or pocket will not effect performance?
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Hello Michael and Craig and welcome to the Cow Audio Forum.
You will lose some range by tucking in too far. The human body absorbs RF energy from the transmitter. Not enough to fry your (their) goods, but I’m pretty sure there is some minor effect.
Some folks like to spin the transmitter so the antenna naturally hangs down (for limp antennae). Most transmitter clips let you do that.
Regards,
Ty Ford
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Occasionally I get a bad signal if someone sits on the transmitter or smothers it but clothing is never an issue.
-Michael Martin
Martin Media Designs
Location Sound/Audio Post Production/Sound Design
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