Panasonic HVX200 RF Mounting Options

[psychic...@yahoo.com]

Dear all,
I am about to start working on a 28 episode TV series
which will feature much field recording and run & gun style recording
as well as an extentended use of radio mics.
Cameras that will be used are Panasonic HVX200's recording to Focus
Hard Disc and DV tapes.
Aim of the show is to not have to use hard wired connections therefore
give total freedom to the camera operator but also record on camera .
I am about to purchase a Sound Devices 302 mixer and work with 2 RF
mics as well as a boom and then feed the 2 balanced o/ps to the
camera.
Is there a special (metal) construction that adapts radio receivers
for the HVX200 ?
I 've seen a metal construction that works as a housing to an optional
multiple digital and composite o/p and "locks' under the bottom of the
camera and the tripod screws or locks - I am not sure which -
underneath the metal casing.
Is there something similar or I should think of using saddle bags for
the receivers ?
Is there another solution that someone has used ?
I was also thinking of the Audio Technica ATW 1821 in an attempt to
reduce receivers since it can output 2 channels at different
frequencies.
The aim is to make use of the less bulky solution and offer
flexibility to camera, the show's spokesman and guests.
Thanks in advance.

[oleg kaizerman]

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[Whitney Ince]

Use a Zaxcom Hop not the AT

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On Sep 10, 10:46 pm, Scott Farr <sc...@farroutpro.com> wrote:
> Put your receiver(s) in a fanny pack and power them from a external
> battery. Use coiled XLR cable(s) to go from the receiver(s) to the
> camera. The external battery will last all day. I personally recommend
> using two transmitters and receivers on two different blocks.

I agree with Scott. I had a custom RX belt system and coiled breakaway
rig built by Remote Audio & Porta-Brace specifically for this type of
shooting. It frees the operator from a cumbersome/heavy camera setup,
and can be quickly disconnected as needed. Also there is a small pouch
attached to the belt that holds an NP-1 style battery to power the
RX's. If interested, contact me off list and I will try and provide a
couple of pics.
--
Brent

[Andy Turrett]

With the HVX 200 I often use the Jimmy Box (single RX holder) and a
Zaxcom stereo RX. http://www.jimmybox.com/Default.htm There is
very little extra weight because of the lightness of the Jimmy Box and
the Zaxcom. Plus the weight is directly under the camera and does not
disrupt the balance. I run the Zaxcom RX with 15 min Rayovac
rechargeables and get 3 hours out of them. I keep 4 charged AAs in my
pocket for a quick change when needed.

I also have a fanny pack system I made that I can put my Zaxcom RX and
an NP1 in. I then let the cameraman decide which he wants to use.
For my fanny pack system I do not use a coiled cable because I found
there to be too much resistance between the camera and the fanny pack
so I use one length of Mogami quad cable (part # 2893) that is 5 feet
long with 5 pin Xlr connectors on both ends to connect to the RX and
camera. I have found that the 5 feet of cable gives you enough cable
to run into the fanny pack and connect to the RX and that's enough
that the cameraman can hold the camera in any position and not have
too much cable that it gets in the way. I have a breakaway at the
camera end so the cameraman can always keep the fanny pack on and just
disconnect from the camera. In the fanny pack is a Remote Audio NP1
cup that powers the Zaxcom and I even wired a Radio Shack switch that
sticks out the fanny pack so you can turn the power on and off when
needed with out opening up the fanny pack. The fanny pack is a
modified eagle creek meshed bag that I had a shoe cobbler sew a 1 1/2
inch wide webbed belt to. It is small, comfortable and works great.

Andy T