Paul Hunt Captures Kansas City Chiefs And Grand Ole Opry Legends For Hallmark With Lectrosonics Digital Wireless Solutions

Salt Lake City, UT— For production sound mixer Paul Hunt, the past two holiday seasons were defined by two massive, star-studded productions: the Hallmark/NFL crossover Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story and the musical celebration A Grand Ole Opry Christmas. To capture pristine dialogue and performances—from the roar of Arrowhead Stadium to the hallowed stage of the Opry—Hunt relies on sophisticated Lectrosonics digital wireless kit featuring DSR4 Four Channel Digital Slot Receivers, DCR822 Compact Dual Channel Digital Receivers, DHU Digital Handheld Transmitters, DBSMD Dual-Battery Digital Wireless Bodypack Transmitter/Recorders, and SMDWB Wideband Beltpack Transmitters.

Hunt’s journey into audio was an evolution from his original goal of acting. While working as a stand-in on the series Touched by an Angel in 1997, he befriended the audio crew who eventually put a boom pole in his hand, "I saw the progression of technology through the years," Hunt recalls. "The mixers I worked with always used Lectrosonics; it was the staple with professionals. Lectrosonics is what I first learned on and so naturally, what I’ve always trusted."

This season’s A Grand Ole Opry Christmas, featuring a massive roster of country legends including Brad Paisley, Tigirlily Gold, Mickey Guyton, Megan Moroney, Riders in the Sky, and Pam Tillis. A gear miscommunication meant Hunt had to rely entirely on his own kit rather than supplement it with in-house equipment for this elaborate production, "My Lectrosonics kit was versatile enough that I was able to use it for whatever was needed," says Hunt. A highlight involved Brad Paisley, who requested to use his own capsule on Hunt’s DHu handheld. Hunt also used SMDWB transmitters in IFB mode to provide monitoring for the artists on stage.

For 2024’s Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story, Hunt found himself at Arrowhead Stadium capturing cameos from NFL stars like Mecole Hardman Jr., George Karlaftis, and Trey Smith, alongside Coach Andy Reid, Donna Kelce, and Trent Green. "It was a huge day at the stadium with hundreds of fans in the stands," Hunt shares. "We had to move quickly between different portions of the field." Hunt utilized the DHu handheld transmitter for on-screen interviews and relied on the rock-solid range of his DBSMD transcoder and SMDWB transmitters. "With Lectrosonics, I never have a problem with the range, even on big fields like Arrowhead Stadium." he notes.

Hunt’s current arsenal is centered on the DSR4 and DCR822 receivers, which are “indispensable for my cart and run-and-gun and bag setups,” Hunt says. He also utilizes IFBT4 Frequency-Agile Compact IFB Transmitters to ensure his boom operators have a clear signal.

Beyond the technical specs, Hunt remains loyal to the brand due to its durability and support. "Working with a company like Lectrosonics, that understands the demands and speed of production is something I’ve always appreciated." he says. "The solid metal casing on Lectrosonics transmitters can take a beating and still keep going. The customer service is also incredible. They listen to their users, and if you have a suggestion, they send it to their developers."

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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