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Location Sound Packages
Complete production sound kits for your Irish production.
Here is how this works in practice. Location sound packages bundle the key recording gear needed for field production into cohesive kits. These packages mostly have recorders, microphones, boom poles, wireless systems, and tracking gear, configured to work together reliably in real-world shooting environments.
Here is the short of it. We assemble and deliver complete location sound packages customized to your production scale and shooting conditions. Our team works with skilled audio suppliers to make sure each parts 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
Capabilities
Our Process
Requirements Review
Knowing your production's sound needs, track count, and tech needs.
Package Design
Building a complete sound package matched to your production scale and complexity.
Prep & Testing
Thorough prep and testing of all gear with frequency planning for your locations.
Production Support
Tech support, extra gear, and backup gear ready across your shoot.
On Location
Sound Devices Scorpio and 833, Zaxcom Nova, Wisycom and Lectrosonics wireless, and full boom packages prepped through Audio Plus Dublin, Sound Ireland, TVM Audio Division, and Pyramid Audio
Here is how this works in practice. Location sound packages in Ireland route through Audio Plus Dublin (the top Irish sound house running Sound Devices Scorpio and 833 mixer-recorder inventory across Banshees of Inisherin. Foundation Apple TV+, and Normal People HBO). Sound Ireland (Vikings Ashford six-season cart and bag kit supplier plus The Quiet Girl 2022 Oscar-nominated sound package). TVM Audio Division (cross-discipline cage running Zaxcom Nova and Deva inventory paired with Wisycom MCR54 wireless). Pyramid Audio (commercial and prestige series bag kits).
Here is the short of it. We build complete cart and bag packages around Sound Devices Scorpio 32-channel and 833 16-channel mixer-recorders, Zaxcom Nova multi-track recorders. Wisycom and Lectrosonics SRc and DCHT wireless transmitters and receivers. Shure Axient Digital paired by talent, Sennheiser MKH 416 and Schoeps CMIT 5U boom microphones on Ambient and K-Tek booms. Plus full Ursa, Cosi, and Bubblebee lavalier mounting kits.
Here is the breakdown. ComReg range planning is the operational baseline. UHF wireless frequencies in 470-694MHz coexist with TV broadcast and need licensed allocation handled by the production sound mixer before principal photography. Cross-border planning with Ofcom UK frequencies is auto across the Common Travel Area for Northern Ireland shoots and Wild Atlantic Way work near border zones. Atlantic maritime climate weatherproofing dictates Cosi or Ursa fur windshields, Rycote Cyclone full windshields.
Here is what that looks like on the ground. Dead-cat and dead-wombat covers. Silica desiccant in each bag for the wet Atlantic frontal weather October through March across Cliffs of Moher, Aran Islands, Skellig Michael UNESCO, and Donegal Slieve League. When extra wireless channels or specialty stock isn't held in Dublin we cross-border to ARRI Rental London or Pinewood London under the CTA frictionless border (no carnet for UK gear). Revenue Commissioners ATA carnet routes Schengen and non-UK stock through DUB, ORK, SNN, or BFS.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in a complete sound package?
Here is the breakdown. A complete package has 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 needed accessories. We scale packages to your production needs.
What recorders do you stock?
We carry Sound Devices 8-series (833, 888) for pro multi-track recording, MixPre series for smaller shoots, and Zaxcom Deva and Maxx systems. All give great sound quality and reliability.
How many wireless channels can you provide?
We can give as many wireless channels as your production needs—from a single lav to dozens of channels for large cast shoots. We use Lectrosonics, Wisycom, and Sennheiser systems with proper frequency planning.
Can you provide a production sound mixer?
Yes, we work with skilled Irish production sound mixers and boom operators. Having local sound pros makes sure proper gear operation and familiarity with Irish shooting conditions.
What about frequency coordination?
We set up all wireless frequencies with Irish rules and your location's RF environment. Our team scans locations and allocates clean frequencies to make sure reliable wireless performance.
Do you offer bag kits vs cart setups?
Yes, we give both bag-based kits for mobile ENG/documentary work and cart setups for narrative shoots with more complex mixing needs. We configure the right setup for your shooting style.
Related Services
Productions in Ireland 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
Need Location Sound?
Tell us about your sound requirements and we'll build the right package.