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Location Sound Services
Professional on-set sound recording for film, TV, and commercial productions throughout New York.
Location sound services encompass the complete audio capture workflow on set, from recording dialogue and ambient sound to managing wireless systems and playback. From noisy Times Square to quiet residential streets in Park Slope, our teams navigate New York City's extreme acoustic contrasts with equipment from Gotham Sound and Audio Department. A skilled location sound team ensures every element of production audio is captured cleanly, minimizing the need for costly post-production fixes.
We provide complete location sound packages across New York, with crews based in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens experienced at Kaufman Astoria, Steiner Studios, and on location throughout the city. Our team coordinates crew and gear to match your production's format and scale, delivering professional audio capture that meets broadcast and theatrical distribution standards.
Capabilities
Sound Services for Every Production
We provide experienced sound teams equipped to capture pristine production audio across all formats and shooting conditions.
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Narrative Production
- Multi-track dialogue recording
- Scene continuity management
- ADR reference tracks
- Ambient and room tone capture
- Production sound reports
Pristine Dialogue
02
Commercial & Corporate
- Interview audio capture
- Presenter and VO recording
- Product sound effects
- Fast turnaround delivery
- Multi-location coordination
Broadcast Ready
03
Documentary
- Run-and-gun recording
- Available light conditions
- Discreet equipment setups
- Natural sound capture
- Extended shoot endurance
Authentic Sound
04
Live Events
- Multi-source mixing
- Backup recording systems
- Real-time monitoring
- Crowd and ambient capture
- Live-to-tape delivery
Live Excellence
On Location
Location sound built around NYC's extreme acoustic and RF realities
Here is how the work lines up. Location sound in New York is shaped by the city's acoustic extremes — Manhattan subway rumble bleeding through brownstone floors, FDR Drive traffic against East Side interiors, HVAC roar inside Midtown office towers, and the genuinely usable silence open only on locked-off blocks during overnight Made in NY permit windows.
Our mixers are IATSE Local 695-NY production sound mixers with credits across HBO, Netflix, FX, Apple TV+ and Amazon drama runs and feature work out of Steiner Studios, Silvercup and Kaufman Astoria — Drew Kunin, Tod Maitland, Felix Andrew, Ken Ishii and the broader Local 695 NY roster. Cart and bag rigs are built around Sound Devices 833 and 888 multitrack recorders, Zaxcom Nova and Maxx where the rig calls for it, Lectrosonics SRc and SMQV transmitters as the NYC rental-house standard, and Wisycom MCR54 for higher channel counts. Gear comes through Gotham Sound in Tribeca — the biggest NYC location-sound house — Trew Audio in Brooklyn, Dimension Sound in Long Island City and MasterSound.
Day-to-day delivery hinges on getting the sound team, the gear and the workflow matched to the production's format. We assemble single-mixer documentary crews, two-handed crews with utility for limited series shooting, and full feature departments with mixer, two booms, utility and playback for episodic drama running heavy wireless.
Spectrum scans are run at every venue before deployment because NYC is the densest RF settings in the US — Empire State Building broadcasters, One World Trade, Rockefeller transmitters and FAA radar from LGA, JFK and EWR all sit in the same band productions are working — and FCC ULS Part 74 LPAS licensing is filed where the channel count demands it. Daily sound reports, polyphonic BWF files with timecode metadata and direct coordination with post houses including Sound Lounge, Harbor Picture Company and Goldcrest Post are part of the standard handoff. All deployments are covered under IATSE Local 695-NY rates and qualify for the NYS Film Tax Credit 30% plus 10% NYC uplift on eligible features and limited series.
FAQ
Our Sound Network
What's included in location sound services?
Our location sound packages include a production sound mixer, professional recording equipment, microphones, and basic wireless systems. Boom operators, additional wireless channels, and specialized equipment are added based on your production's complexity and budget.
What recording formats do your mixers use?
Our sound mixers work with industry-standard recorders including Sound Devices, Zaxcom, and Zoom F-series. We deliver in all common formats (WAV, BWF, polyphonic) with proper metadata, timecode, and sound reports compatible with major post-production workflows.
Can you handle challenging acoustic environments?
Yes. Our experienced mixers are skilled at managing difficult locations including busy streets, industrial sites, and reverberant spaces. We assess location acoustics during tech scouts and recommend solutions including wireless lavaliers, directional mics, and portable acoustic treatment.
How do you coordinate with post-production?
We provide detailed sound reports with each shooting day, properly labeled and organized audio files, and direct communication with your post team. Our mixers understand post-production workflows and record with editing and mixing in mind.
What about multi-camera productions?
We're experienced with multi-camera setups for TV, live events, and documentary. Our mixers coordinate timecode across cameras and recorders, manage ISO tracks for each source, and provide stems that simplify post-production.
Do you provide sound equipment rental separately?
Yes. We offer standalone sound equipment rental including recorders, microphones, wireless systems, and accessories. Equipment can be rented with or without operator, and we can advise on the right package for your specific needs.
Related Services
Productions in New York that need this often pair it with Wireless Audio Systems, Boom Operators, and Sound Recordist Teams for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Multi-Camera Shoots and Stop Motion Production.
On Set
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