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Wireless Systems
Complete wireless infrastructure for your Australian 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
Integrated Wireless Systems and RF Coordination
Here is how this works in practice. Full wireless on Australian productions covers four overlapping bands: production sound (Lectrosonics, Wisycom, Sennheiser Digital 6000 in 520-694 MHz UHF), IEM monitoring (Sennheiser SR IEM in 470-558 MHz), wireless video (Teradek Bolt 6 LT and Vaxis Storm in 5 GHz unlicensed and Bolt 4K LT in 2.4 GHz), and lens control (Preston FIZ, ARRI WCU-4, Tilta Nucleus-M in 2.4 GHz).
Here is the short of it. Add intercom (Riedel Bolero in 1.9 GHz DECT, Clear-Com FreeSpeak II in 1.9 GHz) and the RF map gets dense fast. We run Shure Wireless Workbench plus Lectrosonics Wireless Designer for intermod-free coordination across every department, scanning each location with RF Explorer before issuing channel assignments. Cameraquip, Lemac, Filmplus, and Light & Sound Industries Brisbane all keep matched antenna distribution kits — Lectrosonics SNA600, PSC RF Multi-SMA, Wisycom LBNA, Teradek Vidiu paddles — for multi-receiver builds.
ACMA range policy controls every band. Temporary apparatus licences cover 520-694 MHz UHF production wireless under the post-2020 600 MHz repack that vacated 694-820 MHz for 5G mobile. The 1.9 GHz DECT and 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz ISM bands are licence-exempt but heavily congested in Sydney CBD, Melbourne CBD, and on the Village Roadshow Gold Coast lot where multiple productions share airspace at once.
Here is the breakdown. We pre-scan and document every channel assignment, deliver printed RF maps to each department, and provide on-call RF support throughout principal photography. Heritage features at Disney Studios Australia and Village Roadshow Gold Coast — Aquaman + Lost Kingdom, Furiosa, Elvis, Thor: Ragnarok — and the older Fox Studios run on Matrix and Star Wars II + III each ran full multi-band wireless infrastructures set up against the same ACMA framework. Cross-border NZ specialty kit ships from Auckland in three Qantas hours.
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 Australian 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 Australian RF regulations?
We're familiar with Australian 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 Australia 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
Need Wireless Solutions?
Tell us about your wireless requirements and we'll design the right system.