Dependable On-Set Communications for Fast-Paced Production Crews
In motion picture, television, and commercial production, time is your most valuable asset. A delayed setup, missed cue, or breakdown in department communication can cost thousands in lost shooting time. Location managers, production coordinators, and 1st ADs need immediate, clear, and organized voice channels across every department on set.
Dialcom Communications supplies complete production-ready two-way radio packages configured specifically for the entertainment industry. From local indie shoots in Barrie and Collingwood to major studio-backed television series filming across Simcoe County and Muskoka, we deliver tested, pre-programmed gear that works right out of the road case.
- Departmental Channel Mapping: Pre-programmed private channels for Production, ADs, Camera, Grip, Electric, Art, Sound, and Locations
- Acoustic Tube Surveillance Earpieces: Lightweight, discrete, and clear audio headsets with low-profile inline lapel PTT microphones
- Rapid Gang Chargers: Keep your entire radio package organized and powered at base camp or production trailers
- High-Capacity Batteries: Long-life lithium power built to last through 14+ hour shoot days and night filming
- Push-to-Talk Over Cellular (PoC): Connect transport drivers, base camp, and distant picture cars across regional highways
- Iridium and GLobalstar Satellite Phones: Essential emergency communications for remote wilderness location scouting and off-grid sets
Film & Television Equipment Packages
Explore our standard production configurations tailored by department and shoot scale:
| Production Package | Equipment Included | Primary Set Application |
|---|---|---|
| Main Set Package | 16-Channel UHF/VHF commercial radios, discrete surveillance earpieces, bank chargers, spare batteries. | Floor ADs, Camera, Grip, Electric, Sound, Art Department, Hair & Makeup, Production Assistants. |
| Locations & Logistics Kit | Heavy-duty rugged handhelds with speaker mics, belt clips, and high-gain antennas. | Location managers, parking coordinators, base camp security, and perimeter lockup teams. |
| Transportation & Scouting (PoC / Sat) | PoC cellular radios or Iridium / Globalstar satellite phones in Pelican cases. | Picture car coordination, cast shuttles between GTA and Simcoe, and off-grid location scouts. |
Standard Department Channel Layout
Every Dialcom film radio package comes clearly labeled with industry-standard channel layouts to prevent cross-talk and keep departments coordinated:
Channel 1: Production / 1st AD / Floor Operations
Channel 2: Open / Slate / General Logistics
Channel 3: Transportation / Shuttle Dispatch
Channel 4: Grip Department
Channel 5: Electric / Lighting Crew
Channel 6: Camera Department
Channel 7: Locations & Security
Channel 8: Art Department, Props & Set Dressing
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can Dialcom fulfill a film production radio order?
We maintain deep rental inventory at our Barrie service shop (166 Bayfield St) and can often accommodate same-day or 24-hour turnaround for sudden production starts or additional radio requests.
Are surveillance earpieces and headsets sanitized between rentals?
Yes. All headsets, surveillance tubes, and acoustic tips are thoroughly cleaned, tested, and sanitized, with new sealed acoustic earbuds provided for every crew member.
What if our shoot moves between Barrie, Muskoka, and the GTA?
Our standard UHF/VHF walkie-talkies work seamlessly anywhere on location. For long-distance coordination between Toronto studio facilities and Central Ontario outdoor sets, we integrate our Push-to-Talk over Cellular (PoC) radios.
