Studio-grade power.
Without the generator truck.
Stable 3-phase power for cameras, lights, and production control — on location, indoors, or at elevation. No exhaust on set. No generator noise bleeding into audio takes.
Typical Film Deployment
SmartBatt Unit
High-capacity stack
Runtime
Full shoot day
Noise Level
Audio-safe on set
Replaces a 62–100 kVA diesel rig — fits in a freight elevator, works on rooftops and indoor shoots where diesel is prohibited.
The Problem
Diesel generator trucks don't belong on set
Every production manager has worked around these constraints. You shouldn't have to.
Generator noise on audio takes
A diesel genset 30 metres away still bleeds into boom mics and lavaliers. Every take is a gamble.
Exhaust on indoor sets
Indoor shoots in studios, heritage buildings, or hotels cannot run diesel. Carbon monoxide is a real hazard.
Generator trucks kill location access
Narrow lanes, rooftops, high-rise floors are inaccessible to generator trucks. SmartBatt fits in a freight elevator.
Voltage instability damages gear
Diesel generators are notorious for voltage sag — expensive for camera rigs, DIT stations, and playback monitors.
Refuel downtime costs production time
Every refuel stop is 20–30 minutes of crew idle time. On a tight schedule, that's money.
Location permits reject generators
Many municipalities and heritage venues now deny permits for diesel generators. Battery opens locations others can't access.
The SmartBatt Difference
What changes when you switch to SmartBatt
Four outcomes that matter to directors, gaffers, and production managers equally.
01 — Silent
Zero noise floor on set
0 dB operation — no acoustic bleed into mics. Record dialogue, ambience, and Foley without generator noise between takes.
02 — Mobile
Goes anywhere a crew goes
SmartBatt units fit in a standard freight elevator and can be wheeled by two people. We've powered shoots on the 38th floor of the St. Regis. No truck, no permits.
03 — Stable
Clean power for sensitive gear
3-phase output with <2% THD — within tolerances for RED, ARRI, and Sony cinema cameras, DIT grading monitors, and wireless video transmitters.
04 — Uninterrupted
Run the full day. No refuels.
A 100–150 kWh stack runs a standard 12-hour shoot day. IoT monitoring lets our team track SOC remotely — you'll know your power status without lifting a finger.
What We Power
Typical film production load applications
Every deployment is sized to your specific production requirements.
Cinema lighting rigs
HMIs, LEDs, tungsten fresnels, practicals — sustained output without voltage droop during large fixture warm-ups.
Camera & monitoring systems
Camera bodies, lens control, DIT workstations, wireless video — clean power prevents signal noise.
Sound & audio recording
Mixer racks, timecode systems, IFB, boom rigs — zero acoustic or electrical interference.
Production base camp
Hair & makeup trailers, wardrobe, production office, craft services — full base camp on one or two units.
SFX & special equipment
Fog machines, rain rigs, motion control rigs — isolated circuit prevents cross-interference.
Featured Case Study
Coming soon — case study in preparation
Zero-diesel feature film shoot, Mumbai
A full-day location shoot powered entirely by SmartBatt — no generator truck, no audio bleed, no permit issues. Case study in preparation.
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View all case studies →FAQ
Questions from production managers and gaffers
Straight answers, no jargon.
See all FAQs on our FAQ page →Yes. A 100–150 kWh stack is sized for a standard film shoot day. We factor in your lighting design, camera rig, and base camp load — and can chain units for longer shoots.
No. Our BESS units produce no acoustic noise and are electrically isolated from the audio signal chain. Output is conditioned — cleaner than most location grid supplies.
Yes. Units fit standard freight elevators and can be wheeled into position by two people. We've deployed at the 38th floor of a 5-star hotel with no special access equipment.
We can add a modular expansion unit. Our IoT system alerts us when SOC drops below your buffer — we coordinate additional capacity before you run low.
No. SmartBatt delivers the unit fully connected. Our team monitors remotely. Your gaffer connects the distro as they would to any generator output panel.
Power your next shoot clean.
Tell us your location, schedule, and lighting design — we'll size a configuration and quote within 24 hours.