Working a show with two cameras. Typical talent wireless 5-6 systems max, all UHF B21-23. Post wants a scratch track. Using Comtek 216mHz receivers on each camera, plus 4-6 for producer types, director, etc. Both cameras have Teradek Serv Pro video transmitters running usually mounted to the rear.
Camera A/DP wants to have clean audio in his ear. The Serv Pro transmitters are getting into the Comteks depending on where the receiver is mounted. Obviously further away helps. Cameras are Sony FS7, so not a lot of space for extras. I realize the plastic bodies of the Comtek are not ideal in a close RF situation. Additionally there are two other soundies working this show and we all are using Comteks and having the same problem. What camera A/DP really wants is a rental on his B20 SRa system, everybody else would still be on Comteks. I really don't want his two transmitters, Comtek transmitter and talent receivers all in close proximity in my bag.
Going to Zaxcom IFB units would be nice, but they operate in the 2.4gHz range which the Serv Pros use along with 5gHz. Not sure if they would play nice. My other thought is go with Lectro VHF IFB system and move the scratch track and client audio far away from those higher frequencies, plus a nice metal body.
Money is probably the main issue here needing a completely new IFB system (1-xmitter and 6-8 receivers).
Before jumping into the money pit. Are there any folks out in audio land that have encountered similar equipment configurations.
Looking for thoughts,
Thanks
David