SCENE 01 / WIRELESS SYSTEMS
Wireless Systems
Complete wireless infrastructure for your Mexican production.
Wireless communication and audio transmission systems keep production teams connected and audio signals flowing without physical cables. These systems encompass wireless intercoms, IFB feeds, audio hops, and comms networks that are vital for coordinating large crews across expansive sets or locations.
We provide wireless system packages configured for your production's specific communication and audio distribution needs. Our team coordinates frequency planning and equipment testing to ensure interference-free operation, allowing seamless crew communication and reliable audio transmission throughout 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 understand the RF environment and identify clean frequencies.
System Design
Designing an integrated wireless solution covering audio, video, and control needs.
Frequency Coordination
Allocating and documenting frequencies to ensure all systems operate without interference.
Production Support
Ongoing RF monitoring and support throughout 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 temporary production range licences that consolidate all wireless gear under one authorisation document — we file these for each production, providing IAS Frequency Finder or Shure Wireless Workbench scan reports for every primary location.
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 productions from LA following the Sicario, Narcos: Mexico, and Bardo workflows bring blocked US Lectrosonics R400a + SRc stock; we re-block frequencies and file IFT coordination 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.
On the ground, For multi-unit productions echoing Spectre's Day of the Dead 3-unit Zócalo coordination 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 coordinate all production wireless systems including microphones, IFB/IEM, wireless video, lens control, intercom, and any other RF equipment. Comprehensive coordination ensures all systems work together without interference.
How do you handle frequency allocation?
We scan your locations, identify clean frequencies within Mexican legal spectrum, and allocate channels to all departments. We provide frequency documentation and work with each department to program their equipment.
What about wireless video systems?
We supply Teradek Bolt, Vaxis Storm, and other wireless video systems for video village distribution. These provide 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 ensure lens control frequencies are coordinated with other wireless systems.
What about Mexican RF regulations?
We're familiar with Mexican frequency regulations and ensure all wireless equipment operates within legal spectrum. We can advise on registration requirements for high-power systems.
Can you support large-scale productions?
Yes, we regularly support productions with dozens of wireless channels across multiple departments. Complex productions benefit most from comprehensive RF coordination.
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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