What model
bodypack was this, and was it in a condom or other protective sleeve?
Sennheiser G2 (you didn't ask yet but) working in the 700 MHz band.
Yes, I was practicing safe sound.
My best guess is that by moving the pack, you reduced the amount of moisture getting into the pack (the shirt would absorb some of the moisture).
See above. The pack was protected.
If you did it at
intermission, that would give it a chance to dry out a little
bit too.
The timing was as follows:
1. Signal goes bad while actor is on
stage.
2. Actor comes off
stage and immediately comes over to wireless world.
3. I inspect setup, move as detailed above and check signal on receiver meters. It looks good.
4. Get A1 on intercomm to
PFL mic.
FOH is getting a good feed.
Time from 2 to 3 was about 45 seconds. The A1 had another problem to work on and was delayed getting back to me on the intercomm.
I know, hard to believe. Two problems
in one performance.
It's funny, I told the actors how to carry the packs, but they didn't pay attention. Once they realized that their lines might not be heard, they listened to what I told them.
On another wardrobe related incident, I had carry pockets made for all the transmitters for actors who could not place transmitters in their pockets
etc. The actors as a whole rejected the idea and just clipped them on their backsides
wherever convenient. The cast as a whole when watching the archive video and seeing the LEDs shining on their backs. Especially embarrassing in the night scene illuminated all with R68 gels! Funny, once again people had to ignore professional advice and screw up their performances before listening.
On a serious note, the OP asked if people have had problems with antennas touching skin. I have. I happen to be the only poster here who has. That does not diminish the fact that I have. The OP (or his wife) can decide which way they choose to go.
Andre