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Wireless Systems
Complete wireless infrastructure for your Mexican 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
Coordinated RF infrastructure spanning audio, video, lens control, and intercom under IFT licensing
Here is how this works in practice. Full-production wireless infrastructure on Mexican sets layers audio (Lectrosonics SRc, Wisycom MCR54, Sennheiser Digital 6000), wireless video (Teradek Bolt 6 LT, Vaxis Storm 1000+, Hollyland Mars 4K), wireless follow focus (Preston FIZ III, ARRI WCU-4 + cforce mini RF), and Clear-Com FreeSpeak II beltpack intercom onto a single set up frequency map. The Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones (IFT) issues short-term production range licences that consolidate all wireless gear under one authorisation document — we file these for each production, giving IAS Frequency Finder or Shure Wireless Workbench scan reports for each primary location.
Here is the breakdown. On the ground, mexican UHF range allocation diverges from US 470-608 MHz blocks, specific in border zones (Tijuana, Mexicali, Nogales, Juárez, Reynosa, Matamoros) where US broadcast spillover from California, Arizona, Texas TV channels creates secondary trouble. Cross-border shoots from LA following the Sicario, Narcos: Mexico, and Bardo workflows bring blocked US Lectrosonics R400a + SRc stock. We re-block frequencies and file IFT planning so the Sound Devices 833 boot-up looks identical to the last LA shoot.
Here is the short of it. RF environment surveys matter more in Mexico than in many Latin American markets because of telecom density. CDMX hosts the largest LatAm 5G rollout (Telcel + Carlos Slim's América Móvil since 2022, AT&T The country and Movistar parallel deployments). Plus dense IZZI cable distribution overhead through centro histórico, Roma, Condesa, Polanco, and Santa Fe neighbourhoods. We deploy IAS RF Explorer 6G+ portable scanners on prep day to map intermod and harmonic trouble patterns before final frequency assignment.
Here is what that looks like on the ground. On the ground, For multi-unit shoots echoing Spectre's Day of the Dead 3-unit Zócalo planning or Narcos: Mexico's parallel CDMX-Guadalajara stages, we build segregated RF zones with Wisycom MFL antenna distribution and Lectrosonics ALP 700 venue antennas to keep each unit's wireless block independent. Yucatán and Quintana Roo Mayan Riviera coastal shoots gain from cleaner range but face Atlantic hurricane season RF degradation in 90%+ RH — we ship dehumidified Pelican cases for Wisycom MTP41S and Lectrosonics SMV transmitter stock pre-positioned through Foto Servicio Cancún.
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 Mexican legal range, 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 Mexican RF regulations?
We're familiar with Mexican frequency 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 Mexico 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
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