Jan McL Posted September 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Seems it would go best vertically, with the antenna sticking out of the top 'closed' area. For typical ankle placement, Rachel is correct. I say "closed" to indicate that there is no formal closure, but that the elasticity of the bandage is sufficient if there is enough fabric to effectively "close" the top so TRX doesn't pop out. My thinking is for thigh, might make a hole in the bottom of the 'U' through which the antenna may be threaded for downward orientation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Cameron Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 This stuff looks like a wonderful answer. I found a sizing chart at this link. Thanks again, Jan! Always pushing the envelope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Davies Amps CAS Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Can you restate the question now bolded? Don't quite understand. The "D" seems to be good for a regular-sized male ankle. Got larger sizes to test for thigh use. I encourage the actor to put it on while getting dressed and provide wardrobe with a supply toward that end, along with letting AD team know soonest that the actor will be wired so the message will get to wardrobe before dressing ensues since the shoe is removed in the process. It's put on the appendage in a 'U' shape that forms a pocket into which the transmitter is inserted. The 'U' long enough to have enough fabric to "close" at the top. Jan I was questioning how you used the bandage. From your description it sounds as though you pull a piece say about nine inches long onto the lower leg above the ankle then fold the bottom up over the tx so that it is between two layers of the bandage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcoronado Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 this seems like it needs both its own thread and a youtube video illustrating the technique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Perkins Posted September 3, 2015 Report Share Posted September 3, 2015 Great stuff. I wonder why they make them in beige, "skin" (perhaps "Caucasian" would be a better term) and blue but specifically not black? It seems like black would be more useful? p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McL Posted September 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 Great stuff. I wonder why they make them in beige, "skin" (perhaps "Caucasian" would be a better term) and blue but specifically not black? It seems like black would be more useful? p It's a compression bandage and also used to hold dressings securely on particularly-placed wounds that would otherwise be difficult to secure I think. For the items to be made in various colors and perhaps bound on the ends, it would require someone to follow through with the manufacturer and do a deal. Not particularly of interest to me to administrate. Might finance such an endeavor tho. Ha. Go back and see the photograph that shows two cut pieces of the material. The piece on the left is 10-12" long. The piece on the right has been folded in on itself. It's that 2nd piece the actor draws up their leg. Once in place, you can put the transmitter in the faux pocket... Done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Perkins Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 Genius. p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattinSTL Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 (edited) Very intrigued by this thread. I'm loving Neopax for talent comfort (insulates from high-heat LT and SMQv)... plus ease of use. I've been eyeing the "wireless mic belt" pouches available at B&H or direct... because I get better range and more reliable RF if antenna can stay off skin... I'm convinced that direct contact with sweaty skin is grounding out the RF... so I'm imagining some sort of insulation to prevent that. Interesting reading here. Thank you. Edited September 4, 2015 by MattinSTL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Anderson Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 Very intrigued by this thread. I'm loving Neopax for talent comfort (insulates from high-heat LT and SMQv)... plus ease of use. I've been eyeing the "wireless mic belt" pouches available at B&H or direct... because I get better range and more reliable RF if antenna can stay off skin... I'm convinced that direct contact with sweaty skin is grounding out the RF... so I'm imagining some sort of insulation to prevent that. Interesting reading here. Thank you. Radio Frequencies have a harder time getting through salt water. I'm not sure if skin is grounding out the RF, but getting the antenna off of the closest body of salt water does help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Reineke Posted September 4, 2015 Report Share Posted September 4, 2015 Yes, according to reliable sources (Larry, I think), up to about 70% of RF power is lost when the antenna is in direct contact with the skin. I've been using the 'Ace' type wrap bandage for years, which holds the transmitter secure and also isolates from the wearer from heat. Not as low profile as the Tubigrip though...Thanks for the tip Jan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McL Posted September 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Spent the morning with a Tubigrip (Coogan Strap) high around my thigh with the larger TRX900AA. Didn't slip. Top rolled over enough for the TRX to feel secure. Forgot about it. Yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthias Richter Posted September 22, 2015 Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 I have ordered the Tubigrip (size F) too. Actress (and costume) prefered it over the NP / Kortwich bandage. She felt relieved though when she finally could take it off. It does have some good preasure. Will order one size larger (G) to see if it still hold the TX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McL Posted September 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 Fabulous news, Matthias. Size definitely matters, LOL. I've now 4 or 5 sizes on hand for R&D; going forward they will be replaced as expendables. I have ordered the Tubigrip (size F) too. Actress (and costume) prefered it over the NP / Kortwich bandage. She felt relieved though when she finally could take it off. It does have some good preasure. Will order one size larger (G) to see if it still hold the TX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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