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Location Sound Services
Professional on-set sound recording for film, TV, and commercial productions throughout Japan.
Location sound services cover the full audio capture workflow on set. Our crews record dialogue and ambient sound while they manage wireless systems and playback. From Tokyo's noisy Shibuya crossing to the calm temples of Kyoto, our teams handle Japan's wide acoustic contrasts with gear from Imagica Group and local pro suppliers. A skilled sound team captures each part of the production audio cleanly, which cuts the need for costly fixes in post.
We give full location sound packages across Japan. Our crews are based in Tokyo and Osaka and have worked at Toho Studios, Nikkatsu Studios, and on location across the country. Our team sets up crew and gear to match your production's format and scale, so the audio capture meets broadcast and theatrical standards.
Capabilities
Sound Services for Every Production
We provide experienced sound teams equipped to capture pristine production audio across all formats and shooting conditions.
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Narrative Production
- Multi-track dialogue recording
- Scene continuity management
- ADR reference tracks
- Ambient and room tone capture
- Production sound reports
Pristine Dialogue
02
Commercial & Corporate
- Interview audio capture
- Presenter and VO recording
- Product sound effects
- Fast turnaround delivery
- Multi-location coordination
Broadcast Ready
03
Documentary
- Run-and-gun recording
- Available light conditions
- Discreet equipment setups
- Natural sound capture
- Extended shoot endurance
Authentic Sound
04
Live Events
- Multi-source mixing
- Backup recording systems
- Real-time monitoring
- Crowd and ambient capture
- Live-to-tape delivery
Live Excellence
On Location
Production Sound Capture Across Japan
Location sound in Japan can span a wide acoustic range inside one job. A doc day might start with a quiet interview in a Kyoto tea house at sunrise. By lunch, it moves to a market floor recording in Osaka's Kuromon Ichiba. By golden hour, it ends on a high-rise rooftop over Shibuya, where the train system feeds low rumble into each shotgun pattern.
Our mixers meet that range by running Sound Devices 833 and Scorpio carts, Zaxcom Nova bags, and full Lectrosonics and Wisycom wireless stocks. The right blend of MKH-416, MKH-50, and DPA 4061 lavaliers keeps dialogue clean across each setting.
The crew scales to the job. Doc and EFP work runs as one mixer covering boom and bag wireless. Narrative drama and high-end commercial bring in a boom op and a sound utility. Multi-camera live broadcast pulls a full sound team, with playback and IFB built into the Hibino and Imagica kit chain.
Each shoot day delivers timecode-linked WAVs, ISO tracks per source, and daily sound reports that suit Avid and DaVinci flows. A clean hand-off to your post-audio team is standard. Our crews are based in Tokyo, Yokohama, and Osaka, and they travel nationwide. We cover sub-zero Hokkaido, marine Setouchi, and the mountain roads of Mount Fuji on full Japanese production terms.
That hand-off carries straight into Japan's audio post houses. Our reports and labeled stems route cleanly to Tac System and OmnibusJapan, or the post wings at Imagica and Sony PCL. Tight set metadata means the dialogue editor starts from organized material, so ADR and cleanup stay short. A Fukuoka festival day and a Sapporo studio interior conform without guesswork. Timecode and track naming already match what the colorist and dubbing stage expect.
Sound crew bookings track Japan's production calendar. Senior mixers and full sound teams thin out fast across Golden Week in May and the Obon week in August. We lock crew and recorder packages well before those peaks. Day rates follow the Japanese Labor Standards Act, so prep, breaks, and overtime stay compliant on every shoot day. Each quote lists the 10 percent consumption tax in JPY, with English-language liaison open from the first scout through final wrap.
FAQ
Our Sound Network
What's included in location sound services?
Each location sound package has a production sound mixer, pro recording gear, microphones, and basic wireless systems. We add boom operators, extra wireless channels, and special gear to suit your production's scope and budget.
What recording formats do your mixers use?
Our sound mixers work with industry-standard recorders such as Sound Devices, Zaxcom, and Zoom F-series. We deliver in all common formats (WAV, BWF, polyphonic) with full metadata, timecode, and sound reports that suit major post-prod workflows.
Can you handle challenging acoustic environments?
Yes. Our skilled mixers handle tough locations such as busy streets, industrial sites, and echoey spaces. We check the acoustics during tech scouts and then suggest fixes such as wireless lavaliers, directional mics, and portable acoustic treatment.
How do you coordinate with post-production?
We give full sound reports with each shooting day, plus clearly labeled and organized audio files and direct contact with your post team. Our mixers know post-prod workflows and record with editing and mixing in mind.
What about multi-camera productions?
We're skilled with multi-camera setups for TV, live events, and documentary. Our mixers sync timecode across cameras and recorders, manage ISO tracks for each source, and give stems that make post-prod easier.
Do you provide sound equipment rental separately?
Yes. We rent standalone sound gear such as recorders, microphones, wireless systems, and accessories. You can rent the gear with or without an operator, and we'll advise on the right package for your needs.
Related Services
Productions in Japan that need this often pair it with Wireless Audio Systems, Boom Operators, and Sound Recordist Teams for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Multi-Camera Shoots and Stop Motion Production.
On Set
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