Placement Tips for Wireless Microphones, Receivers and Antennas
Frequently Asked Questions
Written by Gary Brindley
Updated at March 18th, 2026
When you are installing wireless microphone systems you should consider the following:
- Maintain a direct line of sight between the transmitters [Handheld or Bodypack] and receiver antennas.
- Place the receiver/antennas at least 1.5m away from all transmitters.
- Place the receiver antennas at least 1.5m away from any large metal objects, wire (particularly wire mesh) or sheet metal structures, walls, ceilings, etc.
- Do not place the antennas in hidden places (behind walls).
- Place the receiver/antennas at least 1.5m away from any equipment that may emit RF radiation, such as lighting racks, fluorescent lamps, LED screens, digital effect units, PCs, digital video equipment, etc.
