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Location Sound Packages in Saudi Arabia
Complete production sound kits for your Saudi production.
Here is how this works in practice. Location sound packages bundle the key recording gear needed for field production into cohesive kits. These packages mostly have recorders, microphones, boom poles, wireless systems, and tracking gear, configured to work as one reliably in real-world shooting environments.
Here is the short of it. We assemble and deliver full location sound packages customized to your production scale and shooting conditions. Our team works with skilled audio suppliers to make sure each parts 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
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Our Process
Requirements Review
Knowing your production's sound needs, track count, and tech needs.
Package Design
Building a full sound package matched to your production scale and complexity.
Prep & Testing
Thorough prep and testing of all gear with frequency planning for your locations.
Production Support
Tech support, extra gear, and backup gear ready across your shoot.
On Location
Sound Devices 833 and Cantar X3 mixer carts, Lectrosonics SRc wireless packages, and DPA 4061 lavs configured for AlUla, NEOM, and Riyadh narrative sets.
We assemble Saudi location sound packages around the rigs MBC Studios' production audio division runs as standard. Narrative carts use Sound Devices 833 and 888 recorders. Top features run Cantar X3 and Mini systems. Zaxcom Nova bag rigs handle ENG and second-unit moves.
Wireless and mics full the kit. Lectrosonics SRc and DCHR receivers match SMQV and DBu transmitters. Talent lavs run DPA 4061 or Sanken COS-11D. Booms are the Sennheiser MKH 416 and the Schoeps CMIT 5U, mounted on K-Tek carbon poles.
Here is how this works in practice. Frequency clearance routes through CST (Communications, Space and Technology Commission). We submit bulk filings that bundle IEM, boom, and lav blocks as one. On arrival, we run Lectrosonics SmartTune scans to lock clean channels — that is key given MBC's broadcast bleed in Riyadh and the NEOM XR Lab RF environment.
When the schedule peaks, we cross-source second-unit packages from Dubai. Suppliers are Filmquip Dubai and Picture Works Dubai, with the 12-hour E11 highway corridor as the transport spine.
Here is the short of it. Several shoots have leaned on hybrid Saudi-Dubai sound packages. Wadjda's Riyadh interiors, Sattar's Telfaz11 commercial cuts, Kandahar's NEOM exteriors, and Desert Warrior's AlUla wadis all used them. The dialect range — MSA, Najdi, Hejazi, plus the Pakistani Urdu and Filipino crew bleed from holding — demands deep wireless inventory.
Here is the breakdown. For summer shoots, we stage carts on AC-rated trailers. June-September highs of 45-50°C will throttle bag recorders without active cooling. We also run sand-protection covers on each cart return to MBC's audio bay. Haboob sandstorms shred unprotected XLR connectors and bag flaps. Saudization (Nitaqat) hiring of Saudi-national boom operators and second mixers qualifies shoots for the 5% rebates uplift on top of the 40% Saudi Film Commission cash rebates.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in a complete sound package?
Here is the breakdown. A full package has 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 needed accessories. We scale packages to your production needs.
What recorders do you stock?
We carry Sound Devices 8-series (833, 888) for pro multi-track recording, MixPre series for smaller shoots, and Zaxcom Deva and Maxx systems. All give great sound quality and reliability.
How many wireless channels can you provide?
We can give as many wireless channels as your production needs—from a single lav to dozens of channels for large cast shoots. We use Lectrosonics, Wisycom, and Sennheiser systems with proper frequency planning.
Can you provide a production sound mixer?
Yes, we work with skilled Saudi production sound mixers and boom operators. Having local sound pros makes sure proper gear operation and familiarity with Saudi shooting conditions.
What about frequency coordination?
We set up all wireless frequencies with Saudi rules and your location's RF environment. Our team scans locations and allocates clean frequencies to make sure reliable wireless performance.
Do you offer bag kits vs cart setups?
Yes, we give both bag-based kits for mobile ENG/documentary work and cart setups for narrative shoots with more complex mixing needs. We configure the right setup for your shooting style.
Related Services
Productions in Saudi Arabia 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.