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Location Sound Packages
Complete production sound kits for your Hungarian 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 Scorpio carts and Stúdió Hangstúdió kits across Budapest, Debrecen, and Pécs
Here is how this works in practice. Location sound packages in Hungary scale from a Stúdió Hangstúdió Budapest-prepped Sound Devices Scorpio cart on an Origo Studios stage to a Wisycom-driven MixPre-10 II bag rig on a Hortobágy puszta exterior at -10°C in January. Our team builds kits around Sound Devices Scorpio, 833, and MixPre-10 II recorders, with Zaxcom Nova as the secondary tier. Plus pairs them with a full Wisycom MCR42 + MTP41S receiver-transmitter complement, Lectrosonics SRc, LMb. Plus DCHT digital hops, plus Shure Axient Digital ADX5D portable receivers and Sony DWR-R03D systems for ensemble dialogue.
Here is the short of it. Lavalier kits run DPA 6060/6061 CORE, Sanken COS-11D, and Countryman B6 across talent rigging, with Sennheiser MKH 416 / 8050 and Schoeps CMIT 5U on the boom. Inventory rotates through Stúdió Hangstúdió Budapest (the top Hungarian sound rental house), Pannonia Cine Service Budapest, Origo Film Group Gear, Cinegrid Studios, Movi Hungary, Stúdió Etyek, Audio Plus Budapest, Mastering Voice Budapest, and KEK Studios.
Here is the breakdown. Frequency coordination starts with an NMHH (Nemzeti Média- és Hírközlési Hatóság, Hungary's National Media and Infocommunications Authority) check against the post-600 MHz EU re-farming landscape. Plus an on-location RF scan documents the channel plan before any transmitter ships. Hungarian production sound mixers run the cart in Budapest with the lineage of Tamás Zányi (Oscar-nominated for Son of Saul alongside Mátyás Erdély, László Nemes regular) and Péter Benjamin Lukács (Pieces of a Woman) carrying through SZFE Budapest and MOME-trained crews.
Here is what that looks like on the ground. The same talent pool that staged Star Trek Discovery, Witcher, Black Widow, Atomic Blonde, and Inferno production sound at Origo and Korda is on call. Weatherproofing scales with the geography. Sennheiser MZW windshields and Rycote Windjammer kits ship standard for winter Dec-Feb -10°C cold-weather work, lens-fog protocols cover Buda Castle stone-wall locations, and battery packs run with a 30-40% cold-weather derate. Backup recorders, redundant wireless, and NAV ATA carnet records for inbound global gear are all part of the package.
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 Hungarian production sound mixers and boom operators. Having local sound professionals ensures proper equipment operation and familiarity with Hungarian shooting conditions.
What about frequency coordination?
We coordinate all wireless frequencies with Hungarian 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 Hungary 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.