Re: VHF radio mic problems

John Legon wrote:
> Rusty <russjunkmail@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in article
> <f****g8$fgp$1@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>:
>> Christopher Jahn wrote:
>>> Consider renting your own wireless units, instead of using the 
>>> venue's.  Then you can put them where you want.
>>>
>> I agree, having the receivers in the rack is ok, but the installer 
>> really has got to re-route the antennas outside the booth, preferably
as 
>> close to the stage as possible.
>>
>> Most VHF systems I have seen have the antenna attached via a BNC 
>> connector, so it should be possible to go get some RG-58 ****elded cable

>> and some BNC connectors. Then run the antennas outside the booth.
>>
>> You (OP) might want find a local pro-audio store/rental house and 
>> rent/buy just the cable and antennas and mounts to attach to mic
stands.
>>
> The receivers do have BNC connectors but the difficulty is getting at
> them.  As I said before, the equipment rack is bolted to the wall and it
> is also fully enclosed.  The cabling comes out through metal trunking
> which disappears into the roof space above the control room.  Running
> cables outside the control room is not a simple matter.
> 

try disconnecting where the antennas are mounted if you can't get in the 
rack. An adapter might be needed though.