What the thread found

• Positioning the transmitter as high as possible reduces obstruction between transmitter and receiver.
• Velcro is the standard mounting method used on professional film sets.
• Mounting the transmitter on the camera top or sled side is common practice.
• Placing the transmitter directly on or near the tape deck can cause RF interference and audio or video degradation.
• A second dovetail plate mounted on top of the camera provides a cleaner, more secure alternative to velcro.
• Velcro residue can be removed with appropriate solvents like Goo-Gone or eucalyptus oil.
• Eucalyptus oil can clean sticky residue from metal, painted, and plastic surfaces without harsh chemicals.
• RF behavior is unpredictable, so transmitter placement rules are flexible and site-dependent.

Depends on

• One user reported RF and audio issues with an older transmitter model near the tape deck, but the resolution was not documented.
• Eucalyptus oil as a cleaner has not been tested on carbon fiber surfaces.
• RF interference problems may depend on the specific transmitter and camcorder model.
• Advice is based on experience from 2007 equipment.

Gear in this thread

Moduluscatalog

Parts

Dovetail Plate

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