free soldering tip. DONT touch the conductors when you strip off the outer sheath. Fingers carry weak acids that eventually break down the joint. Either wash your hands or don't touch it.
I bought the Olympia cart when I saw your article on Wav.report last year but would love to see a how to vid on your mods as well as a vid on modding the Sony 7506's.
Hey, Andrew Great video as always. I would really love to see how to fix broken lavaliers cables. I think that is the hard core DIY project. Also, it's a good idea to show the different wiring diagrams for different wireless systems (Sennheiser/Sony). The hardest part is not just rewire the connector but to replace the entire cable. What is the tips for cable join.
What i didn't understand... Where would i source a 2.4gHz Antenna PCB from?! I'm from switzerland, i found your supplier in the US. Any pointers to those PCB's in the EU would be much appreciated.
Unfortunately, in the theory of antennas you do not understand anything and almost messed up everything. This is a log-periodic antenna. In addition, you made an antenna for the range 1 - 15 GHz. This range is redundant. Thus, you have reduced the gain of the antenna. Check out the wiki about log-periodic antennas - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Log-periodic_antenna
Looks like a great weekend project. Never thought of making one myself before. Love to see a application video for the WLav Pro like hair line mounting.
Hi, congrats about your video. I live in Brazil and we don't find this type of antenna to buy here and it's difficult under importarion. Can you provide the draw showing the dimensions/measures about the antenna board? I intend to build this board, I work with electronics and I have the tools to make it. Many thanks in advance
this is one of the most unique DIY video production tutorials on the internet. where's a radioshack when you need one?!? (edit: can you paint this black?)
This is pretty cool. I might do something like this. Just wondering, are you not worried for interference when you amplify radio frequencies that you don't need too?
Would you have painted (assuming spray paint) the finished antenna with everything still attached to the PCB? Or did you remove the wire, paint, then reconnect everything? No need to protect that open solder and shielding?
If I make this build with a 400-1k hz antenna, can I used an antenna splitter so it can go to 2x receivers on different ranges like 470-516 and 516-558? Thanks for the help yall.
I would like to see a DIY Sound set up with a Tascam or a Zoom Recorder witch of your products would work good with it also how can I get you to sponsor my short film lol JK I wish I had the Hook up
can you make an adaptor and use this for both channels on a deity connect or you would need two antennas to achieve that? also, what kind of paint can I use to paint it?
I keep hearing things about using a 2.4 GHz antenna splitter to distribute 1 or 2 antennas across multiple receivers, just as is typically done with UHF sharkfins. Is there a particular splitter you recommend for this function?
Hi Andrew, I want to ask about extending AT-20 Coaxial Antenna type. My idea was to DIY a stand for the AT-20 and put it on the stage and pull a cable around 40-50ft BNC cable to the wireless receiver. Will that cause an issue, will it create under power due to long cable.
You're looking at a signal loss of 1/4 but... you are also putting that antenna directly off stage so you are capturing more signal to start. You're fine and good to go.
Awesome video! I would like to build a couple of shark fin antennas using the WA5VJB antennas. I need 2 antennas, a transmitting and a receiving antenna with at least a 300 ft. signal range to be used in stadiums in the 500 MHz range. Can these antennas achieve that range without interference? If so, would this process be the same for them? Thank you.
Hey Andrew. I just ordered a Connect Interview Kit after seeing many of your videos and excited to get using it! Subscribed and really appreciate all you guys are doing. Question, and you mentioned it a little in your video with Gotham Sound....is it possible to switch the receiver antennas to a flexible whip type as I'll be mounting it on my camera and would like the flexible kind...if they're available (I can only see UHF's)...
Buy the Remote Audio flex SMA UHF antennas and cut them to the frequency 2440mhz. They are designed to be cut and then you put the rubber cap on top to make them look good.
@@DeityMicrophones Thanks, I see it (item ANSMAP-F)...but only the one that lists range from 486-900 MHz. Is there a different one, or a guide to cut for 2440 MHZ?
Hi Andrew, I made one external antenna for the Connect and wanted to know if it's necessary to use 2 antennas when using the 2 transmitters at the same time and if yes, what should be the distance between the 2 antennas. Thanks in advance for your help. I've been using the system for a phew months now and I love it. Also got the HD-TX. Looking forward to test it this friday on set.
This antenna gives 6dBi and gives you a wider pickup. Because the subject in moving a narrow beam angle from a Yagi is a bad idea. You'd have to be consistently moving your antenna and chasing your actor.
@@DeityMicrophones He's right, this is a LPDA antenna. They are designed to be directional over a wider range of frequencies. The non-resonant elements in this design are a waste if using on a single band. A yagi would work just as well. If you want less gain with a yagi, use fewer elements.
Hey Awesome video buddy, thanks so much. Im using a lectro UCR411A Rx and a Smqv Tx, things look fine and work beautifully, but the moment a teradek comes around, my Phase indicator starts jumping up and down on the UCR411a, and i start getting dropouts, ive tried changing frequencies after rescanning . but the only way things go back to normal again is when i distance myself from the teradek and things work just fine, but when we using 4-6 cams the teradek is all around the place and i start to go nuts to find a sweet spot. is there something to combat this or am i doing something wrong, would appreciate any help u can provide. thanks.
What do you want to see us build next?!
How about a control surface using an Arduino I made a basic one for part of my uni course that worked in logic.
boom pole adapter!
The power distribution system for your kit!
A antenna distribution system for the 2.4ghz band...
@@carlemilbrnnum4185 I second this.
Next Deity product: Sharkfin Antenna for Connect. I'd like to place my preorder now, please. I don't care what the price is. 😀
Hey Andrew! Can we request for a comparison range from original vs sharks fin mod? :) Thanks a lot!n
Holy crap...we have a ton of these that we bought from the brand name at my work. I had no idea it was so simple to make 🤯
You get bonus points for the grip head soldering iron holder.
Its surprising a good heatsink lol
free soldering tip. DONT touch the conductors when you strip off the outer sheath. Fingers carry weak acids that eventually break down the joint. Either wash your hands or don't touch it.
I bought the Olympia cart when I saw your article on Wav.report last year but would love to see a how to vid on your mods as well as a vid on modding the Sony 7506's.
Hey, Andrew Great video as always. I would really love to see how to fix broken lavaliers cables. I think that is the hard core DIY project. Also, it's a good idea to show the different wiring diagrams for different wireless systems (Sennheiser/Sony). The hardest part is not just rewire the connector but to replace the entire cable. What is the tips for cable join.
Where did you get the gooseneck clamp for antenna??
I really want to know it>
What i didn't understand... Where would i source a 2.4gHz Antenna PCB from?! I'm from switzerland, i found your supplier in the US. Any pointers to those PCB's in the EU would be much appreciated.
Unfortunately, in the theory of antennas you do not understand anything and almost messed up everything.
This is a log-periodic antenna. In addition, you made an antenna for the range 1 - 15 GHz. This range is redundant. Thus, you have reduced the gain of the antenna.
Check out the wiki about log-periodic antennas - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Log-periodic_antenna
So could this kind of antenna be used with a limited range?
Thank you for this. Your videos are very informative, you are easy to watch for an extended time, and you get to the point quickly.
Question, how do you know which side of the antenna board to solder the core wire and shielding too?
How about a DIY project for a BDS?
Looks like a great weekend project. Never thought of making one myself before.
Love to see a application video for the WLav Pro like hair line mounting.
Hi, congrats about your video. I live in Brazil and we don't find this type of antenna to buy here and it's difficult under importarion. Can you provide the draw showing the dimensions/measures about the antenna board? I intend to build this board, I work with electronics and I have the tools to make it. Many thanks in advance
Do I need a power source to boost the signal?
How many mic receivers can I plug into one antenna?
If I plastidip spray it, will that affect signal?
Andrew! It is possible to use a 2.4Ghz 4x1 splitter to plug only one antenna into the splitter input and plug the outputs into the 2x DUO-RX inputs?
You'd need to make a diversity antenna I think. Using these, it would be 1x antenna per transmitter.
Another gem. Would love a link to the circuit board or suggestions for where to get that!
Hey Deity, Thanks very much for sharing!
Is there any recommendation for type of ink to get it black painted with no harm to the antenna?
ANDREJAMBO I was just thinking this
So clever ! Thanks for the tip and the "livewire" tutorial. 😀
Hello. Must be i not understood. But for audio mic is needed bigger antenna. For 500-800 MHz.
Good video. Thanks, Andrew!
this is one of the most unique DIY video production tutorials on the internet. where's a radioshack when you need one?!? (edit: can you paint this black?)
Yes, you can paint this black. We just left it green for the video so you could see the components!
@@DeityMicrophones suhweeeet. Thanks, friends!
This is pretty cool. I might do something like this. Just wondering, are you not worried for interference when you amplify radio frequencies that you don't need too?
Hi, where did you buy the green small shark fin antenna and whats the specs? :) Id like to try them out
Andrew, you are a madman! Love your videos!
Would you have painted (assuming spray paint) the finished antenna with everything still attached to the PCB? Or did you remove the wire, paint, then reconnect everything? No need to protect that open solder and shielding?
You nailed it
@@DeityMicrophones lol which one, take it all apart or just go to town?
If I make this build with a 400-1k hz antenna, can I used an antenna splitter so it can go to 2x receivers on different ranges like 470-516 and 516-558? Thanks for the help yall.
Yes
I would like to see a DIY Sound set up with a Tascam or a Zoom Recorder witch of your products would work good with it also how can I get you to sponsor my short film lol JK I wish I had the Hook up
can you make an adaptor and use this for both channels on a deity connect or you would need two antennas to achieve that? also, what kind of paint can I use to paint it?
Shoulda started the zip tie on the other side. Also, when cutting the excess, hold it so it’s doesn’t fly into a pet’s eye.
I keep hearing things about using a 2.4 GHz antenna splitter to distribute 1 or 2 antennas across multiple receivers, just as is typically done with UHF sharkfins. Is there a particular splitter you recommend for this function?
Shark fin antennas are cool - but EVERYONE should have a soldering iron. So handy!
Plz plz make a range comparison & can you attached to rode wireless go receiver 😉
I’m looking for the Deity Sharkfin Antenna online, is it easily assumed to be discontinued?
Hi Andrew, I want to ask about extending AT-20 Coaxial Antenna type. My idea was to DIY a stand for the AT-20 and put it on the stage and pull a cable around 40-50ft BNC cable to the wireless receiver. Will that cause an issue, will it create under power due to long cable.
You're looking at a signal loss of 1/4 but... you are also putting that antenna directly off stage so you are capturing more signal to start. You're fine and good to go.
if i want to use 2 rx duo do i need 4 shark fin antennas? can i sync 3 duo rx to work together?
Awesome video! I would like to build a couple of shark fin antennas using the WA5VJB antennas. I need 2 antennas, a transmitting and a receiving antenna with at least a 300 ft. signal range to be used in stadiums in the 500 MHz range. Can these antennas achieve that range without interference? If so, would this process be the same for them? Thank you.
Yes. It should be able to do this. The process would be the same expect you'd use the sharkfin in your frequency range.
Range? In fts or mts please.
Hey Andrew. I just ordered a Connect Interview Kit after seeing many of your videos and excited to get using it! Subscribed and really appreciate all you guys are doing. Question, and you mentioned it a little in your video with Gotham Sound....is it possible to switch the receiver antennas to a flexible whip type as I'll be mounting it on my camera and would like the flexible kind...if they're available (I can only see UHF's)...
Buy the Remote Audio flex SMA UHF antennas and cut them to the frequency 2440mhz. They are designed to be cut and then you put the rubber cap on top to make them look good.
@@DeityMicrophones Thanks, I see it (item ANSMAP-F)...but only the one that lists range from 486-900 MHz. Is there a different one, or a guide to cut for 2440 MHZ?
Hi Andrew, I made one external antenna for the Connect and wanted to know if it's necessary to use 2 antennas when using the 2 transmitters at the same time and if yes, what should be the distance between the 2 antennas. Thanks in advance for your help. I've been using the system for a phew months now and I love it. Also got the HD-TX. Looking forward to test it this friday on set.
Yes. You will want 2 antennas. Minimum distance of about a foot or so should be maintained.
Thank you!!!!!!
Antenna by WA5VJB
Yup! Its amazing!
What Kind of Paint did you use to color it? Is Acrylic ok? Or does it Even matter? :)
Black paint? 😅
It was $0.99 at Home Depot.
HI i want to see these on the shelf
How many antennas do I need for each deity duo system?
You will need 1 for each transmitter
Thanks guys... you're reading my mind
You hero!
Why use a wideband antenna? it gives a maximum of 4 dB gain, better off to use a monoband antenna for 2.4GHz with more gain.
This antenna gives 6dBi and gives you a wider pickup. Because the subject in moving a narrow beam angle from a Yagi is a bad idea. You'd have to be consistently moving your antenna and chasing your actor.
@@DeityMicrophones He's right, this is a LPDA antenna. They are designed to be directional over a wider range of frequencies. The non-resonant elements in this design are a waste if using on a single band. A yagi would work just as well. If you want less gain with a yagi, use fewer elements.
Hey Awesome video buddy, thanks so much. Im using a lectro UCR411A Rx and a Smqv Tx, things look fine and work beautifully, but the moment a teradek comes around, my Phase indicator starts jumping up and down on the UCR411a, and i start getting dropouts, ive tried changing frequencies after rescanning . but the only way things go back to normal again is when i distance myself from the teradek and things work just fine, but when we using 4-6 cams the teradek is all around the place and i start to go nuts to find a sweet spot. is there something to combat this or am i doing something wrong, would appreciate any help u can provide. thanks.
I just wish this was an actual Deity product that we can buy.
repairing XLR cables..
You didnt build anything. You soldered a wire to a premade antenna. Make the board yourself. Its simple to etch a board.
If we made the board ourselves we'd be selling it. Wed rather give away the education for free ;-)