New York, NY (October 7, 2025) — For the unscripted reality series, “On Brand with Jimmy Fallon,” which recently premiered on NBC, veteran production sound mixer Bryan Dembinski has chosen a comprehensive Lectrosonics system including Venue 2 modular receiver systems, DCR822 and DSR4 portable digital receivers, SRc Series slot mount ENG receivers, and Digital Hybrid Wireless® UCR411a compact receivers, all with SMQV UHF transmitters, to manage the show’s complex audio needs. Known for his expertise in building large-scale competition and docu-follow reality series, Dembinski chose Lectrosonics for its reliability, ease of integration, and efficiency in a demanding production environment that combines stage, control truck, and mobile shooting across New York City.
“On Brand” features host Jimmy Fallon and “the most creative, clever, and competitive go-getters” as they develop marketing campaigns for major brands. The show, produced by B17 Entertainment, presents significant audio challenges due to its scope, diverse filming locations, and RF complexity. Dembinski’s workflow for “On Brand” requires 12 matching audio packages and 24 tracks of wireless audio. “The production demands seamless transitions between a main stage, a control truck, and various outdoor locations across the New York City area, all while maintaining consistent control and multi-tracking capabilities,” Dembinski explained that “Lectrosonics was not only the easiest choice, it was the only choice given the project’s budget, tight timeline, and the availability of rental equipment.”
For the “On Brand” production, Dembinski’s Lectrosonics kit includes four interconnected Venue 2 modular receiver systems. Each ENG bag is equipped with two DCR822s digital receivers, and some bags also feature DSR4 and SRc digital receivers blended in to meet specific needs. SMQv UHF transmitters and UCR 411a compact receivers are utilized for camera hops.
A critical tool for Dembinski in navigating the show’s complex New York RF requirements is Lectrosonics Wireless Designer software, which he integrated with the Venue 2 receivers. “With Wireless Designer, I can quickly get a handle on location scans. If things need to change, being able to look at real-time spectrum data is really nice,” Dembinski noted. “Wireless Designer accomplishes 90% of what I’ve learned about wireless coordination in my 15 years of experience,” making the process “so much easier.” This capability allows his crew to quickly set up control rooms and rapidly deploy frequency changes when needed.
Bryan Dembinski’s confidence in Lectrosonics products has been earned through their use on other high-profile projects throughout his career. On “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” Dembinski helped his friend and mentor, Danny Michael, build a rig for shooting in Iceland, which “ended up being all Lectrosonics wireless.” Dembinski shared that a crucial aspect leading to this was Ben Stiller’s headphone mix. When Stiller expressed dissatisfaction with the sound quality of another brand’s transmitter, Dembinski advocated for Lectrosonics IFBs, assuring the team that they would “provide better frequency response and sound quality, while maintaining comparable range.” Side-by-side testing confirmed the decision to use Lectrosonics and at the end of their third day in use, Stiller returned the Lectrosonics unit, stating, “this new system sounds so much better.”
Dembinski also shares that Lectrosonics IFBs were deployed to meet Stiller’s attention to detail on Severance, where as director and executive producer, he wanted to follow along with the audio, and “expected it to sound on set exactly as it would on television.”
Dembinski says that “Lectrosonics products hit ‘the everyman’ wireless niche,” because of their “affordability, ease of use, backwards compatibility, and accessibility everywhere in the industry.” Dembinski’s long-standing trust in Lectrosonics, born from consistent performance and audio quality even under demanding conditions, underscores his decision to deploy Lectrosonics products for “On Brand,” and reaffirms their place as a reliable and practical solution for future large-scale productions.
About Lectrosonics
Well-respected within the film, broadcast, and theatre technical communities since 1971, Lectrosonics wireless microphone systems and audio processing products are used daily in mission-critical applications by audio engineers familiar with the company’s dedication to quality, customer service, and innovation. Lectrosonics received an Academy Scientific and Technical Award for its Digital Hybrid Wireless® technology and is a US manufacturer based in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Visit the company online at www.lectrosonics.com.
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