Harness

The WMB Shoulder Harness securely holds a wireless transmitter in place between two shoulder straps.  The placement of a wireless unit high in the center of the back minimizes movement and impact on the wearer.

The WMB Shoulder Harness can be used with a Belt Pac by folding one side of the harness flat and sliding it through the belt loop.  The Belt Pac’s bi-directional belt loop can be setup horizontally or vertically on the shoulder harness.

Shoulder Harness sizes are designed to match standard men’s t-shirt sizes.  The Shoulder Harness can be combined with a WMB Accessory Strap to allow custom placement of a Belt Pac at any location around the woven elastic straps. 

Frequently Asked Questions

The WMB Shoulder Harness is a woven elastic strap system that positions a wireless transmitter high in the center of the wearer's back, held in place between the two shoulder straps. The main reason to use it instead of a waist belt is wardrobe or placement constraints. If a performer is wearing a tight waistband, a low-rise costume, or any garment where a belt around the hips or waist is not practical, the harness puts the transmitter in a location that stays clear of the costume and reduces movement and impact during performance.

Yes, and this is the intended use. To attach a Belt Pac to the Shoulder Harness, fold one side of the harness flat and slide it through the Belt Pac's belt loop. The Belt Pac's bi-directional belt loop allows the transmitter to be positioned horizontally or vertically on the harness, depending on which orientation works best for the costume and the performer's movement. The Belt Pac is sold separately and is not included with the harness.

Placing the transmitter high in the center of the back between the shoulder blades reduces the amount of movement the transmitter experiences during active performance. At the waist or hips, the transmitter moves with every step, turn, and costume adjustment. At the upper back, that movement is significantly reduced, which protects the transmitter from repeated impact, keeps the lav cable path more consistent, and can make transmitter easier for technicians needing quick access.

Shoulder Harness sizes are designed to match standard men's undershirt or t-shirt sizes: XSmall, Small, Medium, Large, XLarge, and 2XLarge. Use the performer's standard t-shirt size as the starting point. If a performer is between sizes, sizing up is generally the better choice since the woven elastic has some stretch. For productions fitting multiple performers, having a few sizes on hand for comparison during costume fittings is recommended.

Yes. The harness is made from woven elastic and sits low-profile against the body, making it suitable for wearing under most costumes or athletic jerseys. The transmitter placement in the center of the upper back is one of the most commonly used locations for hiding wireless gear under theatrical costuming or athletic wear, as it is away from the waist and hips where body movement needs are greatest.

The Shoulder Harness is available in black, white, and tan. Black is the most common choice for productions where the harness will be worn under dark costumes or uniforms where it might be briefly visible. White and tan are useful when the harness is worn under light-colored or skin-toned costumes, or when it needs to blend in during moments of visibility.

Yes. The Shoulder Harness is made from woven elastic and is machine washable. Unlike Belt Pacs, which must air dry only, the Shoulder Harness can be machine dried on low heat. This makes it straightforward to launder after an event alongside belts and other wearable accessories in a production's wireless kit.

Yes. WMB makes an Accessory Strap that can be combined with the Shoulder Harness to allow custom placement of a Belt Pac at any location along the woven elastic straps. This is useful when the standard center-back position does not work for a particular costume or performer, and the transmitter needs to be shifted slightly to the side, higher, or lower on the back. If a performer needs to use more than one wireless transmitter or receiver, the Accessory Strap can be used to place the second unit anywhere on the harness straps. The Accessory Strap is sold separately.

No, the harness is sized rather than adjustable, meaning each size is built to fit the corresponding t-shirt size range and the woven elastic provides a degree of stretch rather than a sliding adjustment mechanism. Fittings should be done using the actual harness size rather than adjusted on the fly, which is why having multiple sizes available for a production is recommended.