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Wireless Systems
Complete wireless infrastructure for your New York production.
Here is how this works in practice. Wireless communication and audio transmission systems keep production teams connected and audio signals flowing without physical cables. These systems cover wireless intercoms, IFB feeds, audio hops, and comms networks that are key for setting up large crews across expansive sets or locations.
Here is the short of it. We give wireless system packages configured for your production's specific communication and audio distribution needs. Our team sets up frequency planning and gear testing to make sure interference-free operation, allowing seamless crew communication and reliable audio transmission across your shoot.
Capabilities
Wireless Equipment
Audio, video, lens control, and RF management solutions.
Integrated Wireless Solutions
Capabilities
Our Process
RF Survey
Scanning your locations to know the RF environment and identify clean frequencies.
System Design
Designing an integrated wireless solution covering audio, video, and control needs.
Frequency Coordination
Allocating and logging frequencies to make sure all systems operate without interference.
Production Support
Ongoing RF tracking and support across your shoot.
On Location
Integrated wireless infrastructure for New York productions
Here is the breakdown. Wireless systems on a New York production stretch well beyond the audio cart — they tie together wireless microphones, IFB feeds for director and clients, comms for the AD chain, wireless video for the village, lens control for camera assistants, and the data hops that DITs run between the loader and the cart.
Here is what that looks like on the ground. Lining up the whole stack in Manhattan's RF settings — the densest in the United States, sitting under the FAA's JFK and LGA way corridors and inside the FCC's post-700-MHz-auction landscape — means each channel has to be planned, not improvised. Our planning team runs a full RF survey at each location, asks the FCC ULS and Part 74 LPAS databases, and publishes a frequency plan covering Lectrosonics SRc and Wisycom MCR54 microphone receivers, Sennheiser G4 or Digital 6000 IFBs, Riedel Bolero or Clear-Com FreeSpeak II intercom belt-packs, Teradek Bolt 4K and Vaxis Storm wireless video, and Preston FIZ or ARRI WCU-4 lens control on the same shoot day.
Here is how the picture comes together. Inventory is sourced through Gotham Sound Tribeca, Trew Audio Brooklyn, AbelCine LIC, and Adorama Rental at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, so when a Manhattan high-rise interior breaks coverage on day one, replacement receivers and active antenna delivery from RF Venue, Wisycom, or PSC are reachable inside hours. Wireless video deployment is configured for the production's tracking footprint. Teradek Bolt 4K LT for the lean two-monitor village, full Bolt 6 with Node 2 cellular bonding when network playback to the producers in Brooklyn DUMBO is needed.
Here is what we have to work with. Lens-control frequencies are lined up with mic and IFB plans so a Preston Hand Unit III on a Steadicam pass through the New York Public Library does not collide with a Lectrosonics talent channel. RF tracking runs through the shoot day, backup units travel with the booking, and the same coordinator handles the Local 600 wireless-video tech and Local 695-NY sound-RF tech roster.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What wireless systems do you coordinate?
We set up all production wireless systems including microphones, IFB/IEM, wireless video, lens control, intercom, and any other RF gear. Full planning makes sure all systems work together without interference.
How do you handle frequency allocation?
We scan your locations, identify clean frequencies within legal range in New York, and allocate channels to all departments. We give frequency records and work with each department to program their gear.
What about wireless video systems?
We supply Teradek Bolt, Vaxis Storm, and other wireless video systems for video village distribution. These give zero-latency transmission allowing directors and clients to monitor without cables.
Do you provide wireless lens control?
Yes, we supply wireless follow focus systems including Preston FIZ, ARRI WCU-4, and Tilta Nucleus. We make sure lens control frequencies are set up with other wireless systems.
What about New York RF regulations?
We're familiar with FCC rules and make sure all wireless gear operates within legal range. We can advise on sign-ups needs for high-power systems.
Can you support large-scale productions?
Yes, we often support shoots with dozens of wireless channels across many departments. Complex shoots gain most from full RF planning.
Related Services
Productions in New York that need this often pair it with Wireless Microphone Systems, Location Sound Packages, and Boom Microphones for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Communication Systems and Wireless Audio Systems.
On Set
Need Wireless Solutions?
Tell us about your wireless requirements and we'll design the right system.