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Title: IEM rig
Post by: Robert Piascik on May 07, 2018, 08:03:03 PM

I am building an IEM rig: 6x Shure PSM900 in a rack, with antenna combiner. I have ONE Shure paddle antenna (do I need TWO?) and how do people typically transport the paddle(s)? Looking for suggestions.... anything other useful info I need to know?

thanks in advance!
Title: Re: IEM rig
Post by: Steve Eudaly on May 07, 2018, 08:15:54 PM
You don't need two paddles.

As far as transport, I prefer an extra drawer in the rack foamed out to fit the paddle. Cable could store coiled up in the back of the rack.
Title: Re: IEM rig
Post by: Scott Holtzman on May 07, 2018, 09:38:58 PM
Quote from: Robert Piascik on May 07, 2018, 08:03:03 PM
I am building an IEM rig: 6x Shure PSM900 in a rack, with antenna combiner. I have ONE Shure paddle antenna (do I need TWO?) and how do people typically transport the paddle(s)? Looking for suggestions.... anything other useful info I need to know?

thanks in advance!
Do you really have six people in need of mobility?   Keys and drums at a minimum can be on wired ears. 

Save a bunch of money and RF coordination headache.



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Title: Re: IEM rig
Post by: Henry Cohen on May 07, 2018, 10:30:33 PM
Quote from: Robert Piascik on May 07, 2018, 08:03:03 PM
I am building an IEM rig: 6x Shure PSM900 in a rack, with antenna combiner. I have ONE Shure paddle antenna (do I need TWO?) and how do people typically transport the paddle(s)?

How many channels (inputs) is your combiner?


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Looking for suggestions.... anything other useful info I need to know?

1) You'll be better off using a circular polarized antenna (Sennheiser or PWS domes or PWS helical).

2) Purchase a high quality low loss coax (braid over foil shield construction), .4" OD (e.g. PWS S9046, Belden 9913F7, LMR400-UF).

3) Become fluent with one of the frequency coordination programs (WWB6 being the most obvious candidate).
Title: Re: IEM rig
Post by: Robert Piascik on May 08, 2018, 01:13:23 AM
Quote from: Henry Cohen on May 07, 2018, 10:30:33 PM

How many channels (inputs) is your combiner?

It's the Shure PA821A so I believe it is 8 ch
Title: Re: IEM rig
Post by: Patrick Campbell on May 08, 2018, 08:49:06 AM
Quote from: Steven Eudaly on May 07, 2018, 08:15:54 PM
You don't need two paddles.

As far as transport, I prefer an extra drawer in the rack foamed out to fit the paddle. Cable could store coiled up in the back of the rack.

I keep our Sennhesier paddle in the original box with it's own foam and in a rack drawer -
Title: Re: IEM rig
Post by: Terry Martin on May 08, 2018, 10:42:43 AM
Keep coax coiled in back of rack and paddle in a rack drawer.


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Title: Re: IEM rig
Post by: Patrick Campbell on May 08, 2018, 12:28:56 PM
Quote from: Terry Martin on May 08, 2018, 10:42:43 AM
Keep coax coiled in back of rack and paddle in a rack drawer.


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yup same here-  with Mic-stand w/ paddle adapter for antennae takes about 3 seconds to set for shows
Title: Re: IEM rig
Post by: Terry Martin on May 08, 2018, 12:43:45 PM
Quote from: Patrick Campbell on May 08, 2018, 12:28:56 PM

yup same here-  with Mic-stand w/ paddle adapter for antennae takes about 3 seconds to set for shows
We keep our stand in another case but it’s a shorty and sits on top of IEM rack.  Deploys quickly.  ...the lighting rig on the other hand, not so much!  Lol


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