Guides
These guides exist so you rent the right amount of the right equipment. They answer the questions we are asked most often before we prepare a quote.
How big a sound system do you need for 50, 100, 200 or 500 people
Sizing a PA by audience: speech or music, indoors or outdoors, when a subwoofer is needed and which kit fits 50, 100, 200 or 500 people.
Read the guideActive or passive speakers: which to rent
Active vs passive speakers for renters: amplifiers, cabling, venue power, weight and setup time. When PRX or SRX is simpler and when a line array fits.
Read the guideHandheld, headset or lavalier: which wireless microphone to choose
Handheld, headset or lavalier for speeches, panels, theatre, fitness and church: pros, feedback risk, and what Shure SLX-D, QLX-D and Axient Digital mean.
Read the guideHow many microphones does a conference need
Counting conference microphones: presenters, a panel of four, moderator, audience Q&A, spare mic, four-channel receivers, charging and recording.
Read the guideHow to connect a laptop or phone to a sound system
Connecting a laptop or phone to PA speakers: 3.5 mm or USB, why you need a DI box, how to kill ground hum, Bluetooth caveats, levels and a backup device.
Read the guideHow to prevent microphone feedback
Microphone feedback and how to stop it: speaker placement, monitor angles, gain structure, cardioid vs omni, headset position and what to do when it rings.
Read the guideSound equipment for a wedding: ceremony, speeches and the dance floor
What sound equipment a wedding needs: a headset for the ceremony, handhelds for speeches, a subwoofer for dancing. One system or two, and who runs it.
Read the guideRenting sound equipment: set it up yourself or with a technician
What you can set up yourself when renting sound equipment and when a technician is needed. Real risks, time required and a simple rule for deciding.
Read the guidePower, cables and weather: sound equipment at an outdoor event
How to power and protect sound equipment outdoors: a dedicated circuit, generators, cable safety, rain, wind, battery speakers and a weather plan.
Read the guideAnalogue or digital mixer: how many channels do you actually need
How to choose a rental mixer: count the inputs, pick analogue (Signature 10, Notepad) or digital (Ui24R, DM3, Wing Rack, QL1), and decide who operates it.
Read the guideIn-ear monitors or stage wedges: which one does the band need
In-ear monitors versus wedges: stage volume, feedback, how many mixes, what the IEM kit contains and when PRX812 or VTX M22 wedges are the better choice.
Read the guideBand sound equipment: what a five-piece band needs
An input list for a five-piece band: drums, bass, two guitars, keys and three vocals. Microphones, stands, monitors, channel count and the mixer that fits.
Read the guideDJ equipment hire: what a party or club night actually needs
What a DJ night needs: CDJ players or turntables, mixer, table, monitor, PA with subs, cabling, and what the DJ brings versus what the venue provides.
Read the guideRunning a karaoke night: the equipment and the practical side
What a karaoke night needs: the AST-250 system with two wireless mics, speakers, a screen, mic hygiene, volume for 50–100 people and a moving queue.
Read the guideWhen do you actually need a subwoofer
Speech, background music, dancing or a band: when a sub is needed, one or two, 18-inch or 2×18, where to put it, plus power and neighbours.
Read the guideSpeaker placement indoors and outdoors: height, aiming and safety
How to place hired speakers properly: height on stands, aiming, distance to the first row, the mic line, corners, long rooms, outdoors and stand safety.
Read the guideSound equipment rental checklist: before the event, at pickup and at return
What to think through when hiring sound equipment: when to book, what to tell us, what to check at pickup, what to do on the day and how to return it.
Read the guideRecording the sound of an event: stereo pair or multitrack
How to record a concert, choir or conference: a stereo pair into a MixPre-6, multitrack from a digital console, a backup recorder and 32-bit float.
Read the guideSound equipment rental cost: what goes into the total
What drives the cost of renting sound equipment: 24h unit prices, rental length, accessories, delivery and setup, and what to send us for a fast quote.
Read the guideRenting or buying sound equipment: which makes sense
When to rent sound equipment and when to buy: how often you use it, storage, maintenance, batteries, ageing technology and trying gear before you buy.
Read the guideLine array or point-source speakers: when to choose which
How a line array differs from ordinary speakers, when two active speakers on stands are enough, and when you need an array with amps and a technician.
Read the guideConference audio: a checklist for the organiser
Conference sound step by step: the room, presenter microphones, panels and Q&A, laptop and video, a stream mix, spares, sound check and roles on the day.
Read the guideDrum microphones: which mics to rent for a drum kit
Which drum microphones to rent: kick, snare, toms, overheads and hi-hat, stands and clips, channel count, and when four microphones are enough.
Read the guideSound for an acoustic gig: a duo or trio in a café or at a private party
Acoustic duo or trio in a café or at a party: SM58s for vocals, DI boxes for guitar and keys, a small mixer, two PRX812, a monitor and avoiding feedback.
Read the guideKits
Speech kit for up to 50 people
Presentation and seminar kit for up to 150 people
Party kit for up to 100 people
Party kit for up to 200 people
Wedding sound kit
for up to 80-150 people
Conference kit for up to 300 people
Sound equipment rental
Prices are per 24 hours of rental. Longer rentals, delivery and setup are quoted on request.