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Dijon Palace Dukes - filming location in Indonesia

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Communication Systems

Professional on-set communication equipment keeping your production coordinated and running smoothly.

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Here is how this works in practice. Production comms kit keep departments set up across sets, stages, and remote locations. Pro intercom systems, walkie-talkies, and wireless comms networks enable real-time planning between directors, assistant directors, camera, sound, and production management across the shooting day.

Here is the short of it. We give and configure comms kit packages scaled to your production's crew size and location complexity. Our team handles channel planning, gear distribution, and tech setup so your departments can communicate reliably from the first call to wrap each day.

Capabilities

Complete Communication Solutions

From basic walkie-talkies to full broadcast intercom systems, we provide communication equipment that keeps every department connected and coordinated.

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Two-Way Radios

  • Motorola digital systems
  • Multi-channel radios
  • Long-range units
  • Waterproof handsets
  • Repeater systems

Reliable Coverage

02

Headset Systems

  • Production headsets
  • Surveillance earpieces
  • Noise-cancelling units
  • Boom operator comms
  • Director headsets

Hands-Free Comms

03

Intercom Systems

  • Clear-Com systems
  • Riedel artist series
  • Wireless beltpacks
  • Base stations
  • Camera talkback

Pro Intercom

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Specialty Comms

  • IFB systems
  • Video village feeds
  • Multi-zone coordination
  • Stunt coordination systems
  • Crowd control comms

Specialized Solutions

On Location

Two-way radios, Clear-Com and Riedel intercom, IFB and repeater systems drawn from Jakarta and Bali rental houses, frequency-coordinated under Komdigi rules to keep crews connected across the archipelago.

Here is how the picture comes together. Our team supplies production comms kit from rental houses in Jakarta and Bali, pre-programming two-way radios, intercom panels, IFB feeds and repeater links to a set up channel plan before kit reaches set. We check crew size and location layout, allocate channels by department, and deliver tested, charged gear with backup units and on-site setup support. Tropical conditions are designed into each package: radios and base stations are sealed against equatorial humidity and monsoon rain, batteries are conditioned because heat shortens runtime, and connectors are covered from salt air on coastal shoots and volcanic dust on terrain locations.

Here is what we have to work with. For shoots spread across the archipelago, comms gear travels in rugged cases sized for domestic flights and boat transfers, and we deploy repeaters to hold coverage across difficult ground. Multi-unit shoots receive set up channel plans with separate department frequencies and shared links for key staff. A technician stays reachable through the shoot for battery management, reprogramming and swaps, and spare handsets ride with each order. Production comms kit in Indonesia operate within RF range administered by the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs, Komdigi, through its SDPPI directorate.

Here is the layout. We set up compliant frequencies and advise on sign-ups for higher-power systems rather than relying on any other country's regulator. The country's geography stresses comms in distinct ways: thick stone walls at heritage sites such as Borobudur and Prambanan block signal and call for repeaters. Expansive exteriors across volcanic terrain near Mount Bromo or remote islands in Komodo National Park demand long-range planning and careful repeater placement. The prime dry season runs roughly April or May to September or October, with humidity high year-round demanding constant gear discipline.

Here is how the work shapes up. Indonesia's fast-growing film industry, with crews built on shoots from 'The Raid' to streaming series, supports skilled communications technicians, and English is widely used in the film-services sector and strongly so in Bali, keeping channel briefings clear for visiting shoots managing large, multi-department crews.

FAQ

Production Communication Expertise

What communication systems do you provide?

Here is the breakdown. We supply complete communication solutions including two-way radios (Motorola digital and analog), production headsets, Clear-Com and Riedel intercom systems, IFB feeds for talent, and specialty planning systems. Gear ranges from basic walkie-talkies to full broadcast intercom installations.

How many radios do I need for my production?

Radio needs depend on crew size and production complexity. Typical feature shoots need 30-80 radios covering all departments. We help check your needs and recommend appropriate quantities with backup units. We can add gear as needed during production.

Can you provide coverage in remote locations?

Yes, we design systems for challenging locations using repeaters, long-range gear, and multi-site planning. We survey locations in advance when possible to identify coverage challenges and deploy appropriate solutions.

Do you handle frequency licensing in Indonesia?

Here is what that looks like on the ground. We set up all frequency licensing needs with the Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Komdigi), through its SDPPI directorate. This has short-term production licenses, frequency planning, and compliance records. Lead time differs by location and range availability.

What about intercom systems for video village?

We give complete video village communication including director-to-set comms, camera talkback, script supervisor links, and department planning. Systems can integrate with wireless video for full tracking and communication.

How do you handle equipment for multiple units?

For multi-unit shoots, we design set up communication plans with separate channels per unit, shared frequencies for key staff, and cross-unit planning skills. Each unit receives complete gear packages.

Productions in Indonesia that need this often pair it with Lighting Equipment Rental, Data Management Systems, and Monitoring Equipment Rental for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Wireless Microphone Systems and Monitor & Video Village.

On Set

Need Production Comms?

Tell us about your production and we'll design a communication solution that keeps everyone connected.