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Wireless Microphone Systems
Professional wireless audio for your Japanese production.
Wireless microphone systems enable untethered audio capture, giving talent freedom of movement while maintaining broadcast-quality sound. Modern digital wireless systems offer reliable transmission, wide frequency range, and encryption to avoid interference in complex RF environments common on busy sets.
We source and coordinate wireless microphone systems with the frequency bands and channel counts your production requires. Our team handles spectrum coordination and ensures backup units are available, so your sound department can operate confidently across multiple shooting locations.
Capabilities
Wireless Audio Equipment
Premium wireless systems from Lectrosonics, Wisycom, and other industry leaders.
Professional Wireless Solutions
Capabilities
Our Process
Requirements Review
Understanding your channel count, range requirements, and RF environment.
System Design
Configuring the right wireless system with proper frequency coordination.
Frequency Scan
Scanning your locations and allocating clean frequencies for reliable operation.
Production Support
Technical support, backup equipment, and frequency management throughout your shoot.
On Location
Coordinated Wireless Across RF-Dense Japan
Wireless mic work in Japan is as much about spectrum care as it is about audio quality.
Here is how this works in practice. The RF-saturated streets of Shinjuku, Shibuya, and central Osaka share airspace with broadcast, comms, public transit, and rival shoots. Every Lectrosonics Digital, Wisycom, Zaxcom, and Sennheiser EW-D channel we source through Tac System and Nagase Brothers gets scanned, assigned, and logged against legal Japanese spectrum before it leaves prep. Lavalier picks flex around the wardrobe brief. DPA 4060 and 6060 subminiatures suit tight hiding. Sanken COS-11D suits sweat-prone summer shoots in Fukuoka. Sennheiser MKE and Countryman capsules cover everything in between.
Here is the short of it. Channel counts scale from a single transmitter on a doc subject in Kyoto to dozens of lined-up links on a feature ensemble staged in Yokohama. Antenna distribution and active RF cables are planned to keep signal clean across wide blocking.
Here is the breakdown. Backup transmitters and receivers ship with every multi-day kit. Our techs stay on call to re-scan and re-allocate if a site's RF profile shifts. Your shoot mixer gets wireless that simply works.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What wireless systems do you recommend?
For professional narrative work, we recommend Lectrosonics Digital or Wisycom for their audio quality, reliability, and spectral efficiency. Zaxcom offers recording-capable transmitters. For budget-conscious productions, Sennheiser EW-D provides excellent value.
How many wireless channels can you provide?
We can provide as many channels as your production requires—from single transmitters to dozens of coordinated channels for large cast productions. Our frequency coordination ensures all channels operate without interference.
What lavalier microphones do you stock?
We carry DPA 4060 and 6060 (subminiature), Sanken COS-11D, Sennheiser MKE series, and Countryman lavalieres. Each has different characteristics suited to various concealment and sound requirements.
How do you handle frequency coordination?
We scan your locations to identify clean frequencies and coordinate all wireless systems to avoid interference. This includes both your wireless mics and any other RF equipment like wireless video or IEMs.
What about range and coverage?
Range depends on the system and environment. We configure antenna distribution and RF cables to ensure reliable coverage for your shooting area. For large locations, we can provide multiple receiver setups.
Do you provide backup equipment?
Yes, we recommend and can provide backup transmitters and receivers for longer shoots. Having backup wireless protects your production against equipment failures.
Related Services
Productions in Japan that need this often pair it with Wireless 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 Audio?
Tell us about your wireless requirements and we'll build the right system.