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Wireless Audio Systems
Professional wireless microphones and RF coordination for productions throughout New York.
Wireless audio systems carry microphone signals, intercom feeds, and tracking audio across sets without cables. Our team sets up frequencies that meet FCC rules across New York City, taming one of the world's most crowded RF settings with careful range scanning. Digital wireless brings clear, steady audio, so talent can move freely and sound crews stay flexible on tricky shoots.
We source wireless systems with the channel count and frequency planning your shoot needs across New York. Our team runs range scanning that meets FCC rules, sets up each system, and packs backup gear. This keeps your wireless audio free of interference at every location, however complex.
Capabilities
Complete Wireless Solutions
We provide professional wireless audio systems with full frequency coordination, ensuring reliable performance in any production environment.
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Lavalier Systems
- DPA, Sanken, Countryman mics
- Concealment techniques
- Costume integration
- Sweat and movement management
- Multi-pack configurations
Invisible Audio
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RF Management
- Frequency coordination
- Spectrum scanning
- Interference avoidance
- Multi-channel systems
- Licensed frequency access
Clean Spectrum
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Transmitter Systems
- Lectrosonics, Wisycom, Sennheiser
- Bodypack and plug-on units
- Long-range operation
- Encrypted digital systems
- Backup redundancy
Reliable Signal
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IFB & Comms
- Talent earpiece systems
- Director communication
- Multi-zone coverage
- Crew intercom integration
- Live broadcast feeds
Clear Comms
On Location
RF-coordinated wireless tuned to NYC's densest-in-US spectrum environment
Wireless audio in New York sits inside the densest RF setting in the United States. Empire State Building TV networks, One World Trade transmitters, Rockefeller Center carriers, FAA radar sweeping in from LGA, JFK and EWR, and the recent 5G mid-band rollout all share the range with production wireless. The 700 MHz post-auction reallocation also pushed pro kit deeper into the lower UHF bands, so planning is a must, not a nicety.
Our wireless packages run on Lectrosonics SRc receivers, the rental-house standard across NYC drama and feature sets from Gotham Sound in Tribeca, Trew Audio in Brooklyn, Dimension Sound in Long Island City and MasterSound. We pair them with Lectrosonics SMQV and DBSM transmitters, Wisycom MCR54 receivers for high-channel-count shoots on HBO, Netflix and FX tight-series runs, Sennheiser Digital 6000 where the mix calls for it, and Audio Ltd A10 for low-profile body-pack work under heavy wardrobe. Our lavalier stock leans on DPA 4060 and 4061, Sanken COS-11 and Countryman B6 for hidden wardrobe placement, plus a full sweat- and movement-management kit for NYC's summer-heat and winter-cold extremes.
RF management on NYC locations means more than picking clean frequencies. We run SEMS scanner sweeps at each venue before the shoot, a step we need across Manhattan office tower interiors, Brooklyn Navy Yard and Silvercup backlots where many shoots share one band, and Queens streetscape work near Kaufman Astoria. Our planning accounts for FCC ULS Part 74 LPAS licensed TV networks wireless, network outside-broadcast trucks circling Midtown, and the steady flow of NYC commercial range users.
Packages scale from two-channel documentary kits up to forty-plus-channel feature and tight-series setups, with IFB systems (Comtek, Lectrosonics IFB, Shure PSM) layered in for director and talent communication. Every setup ships with backup transmitters, batteries and antenna delivery. We also offer IATSE Local 695-NY ops for shoots running complex multi-channel coverage on NYS Film Tax Credit 30% plus 10% NYC uplift-eligible shoots and HBO, Netflix, FX, Apple TV+ and Amazon NY-shot originals.
FAQ
Wireless Equipment Inventory
What wireless systems do you provide?
We supply pro wireless systems from top makers, including Lectrosonics (Digital Hybrid, DSQD), Wisycom (MCR series), Sennheiser (Digital 6000, EW series), and Audio Ltd (A10). Our pick depends on your needs, budget, and the setting you work in.
How do you handle frequency coordination in New York?
We plan frequencies to match New York RF rules (ANFR). That means range scanning at your locations, planning with other shoots that share a venue, and staying within licensed frequency bands. Our team handles the tech side, so your shoot stays legal and free of interference.
What lavalier microphones do you recommend?
We supply premium lavaliers from DPA (4060, 4061, 6060), Sanken (COS-11), and Countryman (B6). The right mic depends on the job, so we pick based on how well it hides, how it sounds, and how it suits the wardrobe and talent.
Can you support large multi-channel productions?
Yes. We often support shoots that need 20, 30, or 40+ wireless channels, such as feature films, large commercials, and live events. Our team brings frequency planning, plenty of receivers, backup systems, and skilled operators to run complex wireless setups.
What about IFB and communication systems?
We supply IFB (interruptible foldback) systems for talent earpieces, director communication, and live broadcast work. That includes Comtek, Lectrosonics IFB, and Shure PSM systems, all set up to fit your wireless microphone frequencies.
Do wireless systems come with operators?
You can rent the wireless gear on its own or with skilled sound teams who run all the wireless. For complex setups, we suggest adding operators who specialize in RF planning and talent wiring.
Related Services
Productions in New York that need this often pair it with Boom Operators, Sound Recordist Teams, and Location Sound Services for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Wireless Microphone Systems and Wireless Systems.
On Set
Get Wireless Audio Systems
Tell us about your production's wireless requirements and we'll design the right system package.