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Location Sound Packages
Complete production sound kits for your Mexican production.
Location sound packages bundle the essential recording equipment needed for field production into cohesive kits. These packages typically include recorders, microphones, boom poles, wireless systems, and monitoring gear, configured to work together reliably in real-world shooting environments.
We assemble and deliver complete location sound packages customized to your production scale and shooting conditions. Our team works with experienced audio suppliers to ensure every component is tested, compatible, and ready for use when your crew arrives on location.
Capabilities
Sound Equipment
Complete location sound solutions from recorders to wireless systems.
Professional Sound Solutions
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Our Process
Requirements Review
Understanding your production's sound needs, track count, and technical requirements.
Package Design
Building a complete sound package matched to your production scale and complexity.
Prep & Testing
Thorough prep and testing of all equipment with frequency coordination for your locations.
Production Support
Technical support, additional equipment, and backup gear available throughout your shoot.
On Location
Complete cart and bag rigs combining Sound Devices, Lectrosonics, and Wisycom for Mexican location work
Here is how this works in practice. A standard Mexican narrative sound package centres on a Sound Devices 833 or 888 multitrack recorder paired with a CL-12 Linear Fader Controller for cart-based work at Estudios Churubusco, Lemon Studios, or Argos Comunicación stages, or a MixPre-10 II in a Petrol Bags PEAEB or Orca OR-30 bag rig for documentary and run-and-gun ENG-style coverage. We stack 12-24 channels of Lectrosonics SRc + DCHR DSQD digital wireless or Wisycom MCR54 four-channel receivers with MTP41S transmitters and DPA 4060/6060 lavaliers. With frequency coordination filed through the Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) temporary range licence we secure before principal photography.
On the ground, Sennheiser MKH 416 + Schoeps CMIT 5U + Sanken CS-3e boom mics on K-Tek poles with Cinela Pianissimo windshields complete the package. Plus Sennheiser MZA wired antenna distribution and Wisycom LFA antennas for venue-deep wireless coverage at CDMX centro histórico cathedrals or Yucatán Maya pyramid complexes. Veteran CDMX production sound mixers — many of whom apprenticed on Narcos: Mexico, Bardo, and Roma — bring the local Spanish on-set ease and IMSS-registered paperwork crews need.
Here is the short of it. Climate and terrain reshape package setup across Mexico's filming zones. Tropical lowland productions in Yucatán, Chiapas, and Quintana Roo (Cancún CUN airport-served) face 70-95% RH that demands Pelican 1620 humidity-controlled cases for Lectrosonics R400a packs plus DPA 4060 protein-leather replacement stock; we pre-position dehumidifier silica packs and Rycote Cyclone treatments through Foto Servicio Cancún. CDMX altitude (2,240m) accelerates Anton Bauer Dionic XT 150 cycle wear, so cart-based mixers double-stock V-mount bricks and Hawk-Woods FlightLite chargers for multi-month runs.
On the ground, Sonoran desert dawn shoots following the Sicario, Sicario 2, and Hell or High Water Chihuahua pattern need cold-tolerant gear ratings — Sound Devices recorders are rated to -10°C but Lectrosonics SR DUET sliders gain from chemical hand warmers in cart-front pouches. Cross-border productions from LA bring their own preferred Zaxcom Nova rigs through Tijuana-San Diego same-day delivery; we handle SAT/Aduanas ATA carnet paperwork plus IFT range coordination so US-allocated frequencies clear Mexican range before the first take.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in a complete sound package?
A complete package includes a recorder/mixer (such as Sound Devices 8-series), wireless systems for your cast, boom microphone and pole, sound bag or cart, cables, batteries, and all necessary accessories. We scale packages to your production needs.
What recorders do you stock?
We carry Sound Devices 8-series (833, 888) for professional multi-track recording, MixPre series for smaller productions, and Zaxcom Deva and Maxx systems. All offer excellent sound quality and reliability.
How many wireless channels can you provide?
We can provide as many wireless channels as your production requires—from a single lav to dozens of channels for large cast productions. We use Lectrosonics, Wisycom, and Sennheiser systems with proper frequency coordination.
Can you provide a production sound mixer?
Yes, we work with experienced Mexican production sound mixers and boom operators. Having local sound professionals ensures proper equipment operation and familiarity with Mexican shooting conditions.
What about frequency coordination?
We coordinate all wireless frequencies with Mexican regulations and your location's RF environment. Our team scans locations and allocates clean frequencies to ensure reliable wireless performance.
Do you offer bag kits vs cart setups?
Yes, we offer both bag-based kits for mobile ENG/documentary work and cart setups for narrative productions with more complex mixing requirements. We configure the right setup for your shooting style.
Related Services
Productions in Mexico that need this often pair it with Boom Microphones, Wireless Microphone Systems, and Audio Monitoring Equipment for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Sound Recordist Teams and Audio Equipment Rental.
On Set
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