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Location Sound Packages
Complete production sound kits for your German 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
Capabilities
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
Sound Devices Mixers, Sennheiser Hannover MKH 416 & Bundesnetzagentur-Coordinated Packages
Here is how this works in practice. Complete location sound packages across Germany run Sound Devices 833 and Scorpio multi-track recorders as the production mixer's primary workstation, fielded alongside Sennheiser Hannover-built MKH 416 short shotguns, MKH 50 hypercardioids, and MKH 8050 capsules — the same Hannover-engineered hardware that defines global cinema dialogue capture. Wireless lavalier rigs run Sennheiser EW-DX, Digital 6000, and SK 6000 bodypacks with DPA 6060/4060 or Sanken COS-11D capsules, frequency-coordinated against Bundesnetzagentur (BNetzA) temporary licenses given the dense Frankfurt + Munich RF environment from Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Germany, and O2 (Telefónica Deutschland) cellular plus DVB-T2 HD broadcast and 5G rollouts.
We field K-Tek boom poles with Cinela Pianissimo windscreens, Comtek M-216 IFB feeds for director and editorial, and Lectrosonics + Wisycom supplements on multi-talent productions. Production sound carts (Orca + Rip Tide + custom builds) and bag rigs are tested against Bavarian Alps + Black Forest + North Sea coastal conditions before each shoot.
Here is the short of it. Heritage Babelsberg global productions (Inglourious Basterds 2009, Cloud Atlas 2012, Bridge of Spies 2015, Captain America: Civil War 2016, Grand Budapest Hotel 2014, Queen's Gambit 2020, Matrix Resurrections 2021, Argylle 2024, Wonka 2023) plus All Quiet on the Western Front (Berger 2022, Volker Bertelmann Best Original Score Oscar) and Tár (Todd Field 2022, Berlin Philharmonic) established the package setup now standard across every DFFF/GMPF rebate project: 12+ channels of wireless, redundant timecode via Ambient Lockit/Tentacle Sync, IFB ear feeds for AD + director + editorial, and bilingual Hochdeutsch + English production sound mixers.
Here is the breakdown. We staff Tonmeister-trained recordists fluent in Bayerisch, Schwäbisch, Plattdeutsch, and Sächsisch dialect work plus Turkish for the 3M+ Turkish-German community. Cross-border supplements arrive same-week from London ARRI Rental + Vienna under EU Schengen free movement via Frankfurt FRA, Munich MUC, and Berlin BER, with ATA carnet processing through German Zollverwaltung for non-EU gear.
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 German production sound mixers and boom operators. Having local sound professionals ensures proper equipment operation and familiarity with German shooting conditions.
What about frequency coordination?
We coordinate all wireless frequencies with German 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 Germany 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.