Sound / Audio Equipment Hire
Products stocked include systems from major manufacturers including: Audient, Chevin, DBX, Drawmer, GAE, Lexicon, Midas, QSC, Shure, Yamaha and XTA.
Equipment is available for dry hire or we can provide a complete solution for your event, including transport, rigging and engineering.
Please be sure to read our terms and conditions.
Speakers | Wedge Monitors | Public Address Systems | Amplifiers | DJ Equipment | Radio Microphones & IEM systems | Wired Microphones & DI Boxes | Conference Equipment | Live Ancillary Equipment | Live Outboard | System EQ and Control | Playback and Record Units | Live Consoles | Cable Multicore Systems | Stages and decking | Communications Equipment | Multicore Satellite Boxes
Speakers
All speaker systems are per unit, and include all necessary leads. If you require more than 10 metre speaker leads please advise our staff when you order. If you would like advice on your equipment choice or would like a demonstration please call our office for assistance.
| Brand | Item | Daily Hire |
|---|---|---|
 | FBT Maxx2a 10" lightweight powered speakers - 250w | £25.00 |
| '' | FBT Maxx4a powered speaker 350W | £35.00 |
 | GAE System 6 - (ideal for conference or in-fills) | £20.00 |
| '' | GAE ProStage 4464T/M | £22.00 |
| '' | GAE ProStage 4475T | £22.00 |
| '' | GAE ProStage 4475L 1x15" sub-bass 700W | £22.00 |
| '' | GAE System 10 | £22.00 |
| '' | GAE ProStage 4464T | £22.00 |
| '' | GAE ProStage 4475T/M | £22.00 |
| '' | GAE 122T 2" 12" 350W mid-high speaker | £24.00 |
| '' | GAE System 12 - 2" 12" 350W mid-high speaker | £24.00 |
| '' | GAE ProStage 4464L 1x18" sub-bass 1000W | £25.00 |
| '' | GAE BR215 - 2x 15" 1400W 4 ohm | £27.00 |
| '' | GAE BR218 - 2x 18" 2000W 4 ohm | £32.00 |
| '' | GAE Director Series 2x18 sub-bass | £40.00 |
| '' | GAE Director Mid-High | £48.00 |
| '' | GAE Director Series - 16kW Tri-amp System c/w amps & control | £600.00 |
| '' | GAE Director Series - 32kW Tri-amp System c/w amps & control | £1200.00 |
| '' | GAE Director Waveline 12 Element Line Array - call for info | £1600.00 |
| '' | GAE Director Waveline 24 Element Line Array - call for info | £3000.00 |
| - | L300 sub | £18.00 |
| - | L300 compact loudspeaker 300W | £18.00 |
All Director and Director Waveline complete system hires are per calendar day. GAE trained system engineers are available to assist with rigging and set up. Larger systems for arenas, festivals, touring etc are available. Flying equipment available for Director waveline, Director, System and ProStage speaker ranges. Please contact our office for technical advice and a specific quote.
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Wedge Monitors
All wedge monitors are available with or without amplifiers and external crossovers. Please contact our office for details.
| Brand | Item | Daily Hire |
|---|---|---|
 | D+B Audio MAX 12"/1" 300W | £30.00 |
| GAE 4464M 12"/1" passive monitor | £22.00 |
| '' | GAE 4475M 15"/1" 350W wedge | £22.00 |
| '' | GAE 152TM 15/1 biamp monitor | £25.00 |
| '' | GAE PS152M 15" 2" 400W wedge | £25.00 |
| '' | GAE 222M/A 2x12 biamp monitor | £30.00 |
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Public Address Systems
Complete outdoor PA systems for events including rallies, horse shows etc. including delivery and rigging. Package prices available.
| Brand | Item | Daily Hire |
|---|---|---|
 | EAW CAM 150 100v line mixer amplifier 150W rated | £25.00 |
| '' | EAW 100v line slave power amplifier 250W rated | £25.00 |
 | Paso 15W Horn Speaker | £5.00 |
| '' | Paso 50W 100v Horn Speakers Dual Driver Music Quality PA Horn | £10.00 |
| '' | Paso A1120 100v Line Amplifier 120W | £20.00 |
| - | Speaker Stands - Each | £3.00 |
 | Toa 25W 100v Horn Speaker | £6.00 |
| '' | Toa 100v Line Amplifier 120W | £20.00 |
Please contact the office for more details.
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Amplifiers
All our amplifiers feature balanced XLR inputs and Speakon outputs.
| Brand | Item | Daily Hire |
|---|---|---|
 | Chevin Research A1000 | £20.00 |
| '' | Chevin Research A3000 | £24.00 |
| '' | Chevin Research A6000 | £45.00 |
 | Crown Audio XTi 2000 amplifier with built in DSP | £22.00 |
 | mc2 audio E15 | £20.00 |
| '' | mc2 audio E25 | £23.00 |
| '' | mc2 audio E45 | £32.00 |
 | QSC Powerlight 2 PL218 | £18.00 |
| '' | QSC Powerlight 2 PL230 | £20.00 |
| '' | QSC Powerlight 2 PL236 | £24.00 |
Please contact our hire office more information and advice on amplifier\'s power ratings for your applications.
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DJ Equipment
| Brand | Item | Daily Hire |
|---|---|---|
 | Denon DND-4500 twin MP3 Cd player c/w DNX-050 mixer | £50.00 |
 | Pioneer CDJ500-LTD | £32.50 |
| '' | Pioneer DJM-500 Mixer | £35.00 |
| '' | Pioneer DJM-600 Mixer | £40.00 |
| '' | Pioneer CDJ 1000 Mk3 | £50.00 |
 | Shure BG1.1 or PG58S DJ Mic Incl. Lead | £5.00 |
 | Technics 1210 Turntable | £35.00 |
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Radio Microphones & IEM systems
We offer a range of UHF radio microphone systems with a choice of handheld, headworn and tie clip (lavalier) microphones. Also available are In Ear Monitoring systems for the ultimate discreet monitoring soloution.
| Brand | Item | Daily Hire |
|---|---|---|
 | Duracell Procell AA | £0.59 |
| '' | Duracell Procell AAA | £0.59 |
| '' | Duracell Procell PP3 | £1.49 |
| Shure UT-1 Handheld Radio Mic with SM58 Cap UHF | £25.00 |
| '' | Shure Premier ADU with Antennae | £35.00 |
| '' | Shure Premier Series Handheld with Beta 87a Cap UHF | £45.00 |
| '' | Shure Premier Series Handhand with Beta 58a Cap UHF | £45.00 |
 | Trantec S4000 ADU/PSU for 4 Receiver Incl Di-Poles | £20.00 |
| '' | Trantec S4000 Belt-Pack Lavalier System UHF | £25.00 |
| '' | Trantec S4000 Handheld Radio Mic UHF | £25.00 |
| '' | Trantec S5000 Handheld Radio Mic Dynamic or Condensor UHF | £40.00 |
Trantec S4000 and Shure Premier series receivers are all available with ADUs and external PSUs when hiring multiple units. Trantec S4000 and S5000 belt packs are available with a variety of capsules including Sennheiser MKE-2, DPA 4060 or AKG CK-77WR and in black and tan/. All batteries are also available supplied on a sale or return basis per sealed box.
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Wired Microphones & DI Boxes
From the industry standard Shure SM58 to the slightly esoteric C-Ducer ribbon mic, we have a range of microphones for almost every application.
| Brand | Item | Daily Hire |
|---|---|---|
 | AKG C-1000 Condenser | £9.00 |
| '' | AKG D-12E | £10.00 |
| '' | AKG C-451 Ck1 | £14.00 |
| '' | AKG C-535 EB | £14.00 |
| '' | AKG C-391 pencil condensor mic | £15.00 |
| '' | AKG C-3000 Condenser | £15.00 |
| '' | AKG C-414 ULS | £18.00 |
 | Audio Technica ATM 4033 | £18.00 |
 | Audix D-2 drum dynamic mic | £10.00 |
 | Behringer DI-100 active DI box | £2.50 |
 | Beyerdynamic M88 Microphone | £10.00 |
| '' | Beyerdynamic M-88 TG hypercardioid vocal mic | £11.00 |
 | BSS Audio AR-116 Active DI Box | £4.00 |
 | C-ducer CPS-8 dual stereo ribbon mic kit | £28.00 |
| Crown Audio PCC-160 Cardoid PZM | £15.00 |
 | DPA Microphones DPA 4060 sub miniature condensor c/w XLR adaptor | £25.00 |
| '' | DPA Microphones DPA 4061 sub miniature condensor c/w XLR adaptor | £25.00 |
 | LA Audio DI-X active DI box | £5.00 |
| '' | LA Audio DI-2 active DI box | £5.00 |
 | Sennheiser MD 504 | £6.00 |
| '' | Sennheiser MD 604 | £7.00 |
| '' | Sennheiser MKE-2 XLR terminated mini condensor mic | £8.00 |
| '' | Sennheiser e609 dynamic mic | £9.00 |
| '' | Sennheiser MD 421 | £10.00 |
| '' | Sennheiser K3U/ME40 | £10.00 |
| Shure SM57 | £7.00 |
| '' | Shure Beta 58 | £7.00 |
| '' | Shure SM58 | £7.00 |
| '' | Shure Beta 57 | £7.00 |
| '' | Shure SM86 vocal microphone | £9.00 |
| '' | Shure KSM 109 pencil condensor | £9.00 |
| '' | Shure Beta 52 | £10.00 |
| '' | Shure Beta 87 handheld condensor vocal mic | £11.00 |
| '' | Shure KSM 27 large diaphragm condensor | £12.00 |
| '' | Shure SM81 | £14.00 |
| '' | Shure Beta 56 inc. Drum Mount | £14.00 |
| '' | Shure Beta 98 inc. Drum or Horn Mount | £14.00 |
| '' | Shure Beta 91 | £16.00 |
| '' | Shure KSM 32 large diaphragm studio condensor | £18.00 |
 | Studio Projects B-1 large diaphragm condensor | £10.00 |
Please note that DI boxes and most condensor microphones require phantom power unless stated.
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Conference Equipment
| Brand | Item | Daily Hire |
|---|---|---|
| AKG C-1000 Condenser Microphone | £9.00 |
| '' | AKG C-747 Mini Shotgun Lecturn Mic Incl. Base | £14.00 |
| Audio Technica AT 835B shotgun mic | £8.00 |
| '' | Audio Technica Pro 49Q Gooseneck Microphone | £10.00 |
| Beyerdynamic Tall Stand c/w Long Boom | £3.00 |
 | Proel Desk Top Mic Stand | £2.00 |
| Shure MX-202 hanging condesor mic | £9.00 |
| '' | Shure MX412/N Microflex Gooseneck Microphone | £14.00 |
| '' | Shure MX391/C Microflex Boundary Microphone | £14.00 |
| - | Wireless cue light system | £15.00 |
For radio microphone systems, please see the Radio Microphones section.
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Live Ancillary Equipment
| Brand | Item | Daily Hire |
|---|---|---|
| AKG B18 Battery Powered Phantom Power Supply | £5.00 |
| Beyerdynamic Mic Stand Short or Tall with Boom | £3.00 |
| '' | Beyerdynamic DT-100 Headphones | £10.00 |
 | Neutrik ML1 Minilyser handheld audio analyser c/w MiniSPL mic | £40.00 |
 | Phonic PAA2 handheld audio analyser & SPL meter | £25.00 |
| Trantec S5000 In Ear Monitoring System with Standard Earphone | £35.00 |
 | VDC XLR Cables Neutrix / Van Damme Various Lengths | £0.50 |
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Live Outboard
| Brand | Item | Daily Hire |
|---|---|---|
 | Alesis 3630 Dual Compressor/Limiter | £12.00 |
| '' | Alesis Quadraverb Plus Multi FX | £15.00 |
| Behringer Intelligate Dual Noise Gate/Limiter | £12.00 |
| '' | Behringer Multigate Quad Noise Gate | £16.00 |
| '' | Behringer MDX 2100 Composer Stereo Compressor/Limiter | £16.00 |
| '' | Behringer MDX 2400 Quad Compressor | £18.00 |
 | DBX 266XL Stereo Compressor/Gate | £18.00 |
| '' | DBX 1066 Stero Compressor/Limiter/Gate | £25.00 |
 | Drawmer DS201 Dual Channel Noise Gate | £18.00 |
| '' | Drawmer LX20 Stereo Compressor/Limiter | £22.00 |
| '' | Drawmer DL221 Stereo Compressor/Limiter | £23.00 |
| '' | Drawmer DL241 Stereo Compressor/Limiter/Expander | £28.00 |
 | Eventide H3000 DSE Harmoniser | £75.00 |
 | Lexicon MPX-100 Reverb/Effects Unit | £15.00 |
| '' | Lexicon MPX-1 Multi FX / Delay Uni | £25.00 |
| '' | Lexicon PCM-90 Digital reverb | £40.00 |
| '' | Lexicon 300L with LARC | £75.00 |
 | Roland SDE 3000 Digital Delay | £15.00 |
 | TC Electronics D-Two digital delay | £22.00 |
| '' | TC Electronics M-2000 multi FX | £24.00 |
 | Yamaha SPX 90 Multi FX | £15.00 |
| '' | Yamaha SPX 900 Multi FX | £22.00 |
| '' | Yamaha REV 5 Digital Reverb | £25.00 |
| '' | Yamaha SPX 1000 Digital Multi FX Unit | £26.00 |
| '' | Yamaha SPX 990 Multi FX | £28.00 |
Please note we offer reduced rates for complete outboard racks. All complete racks come with looms etc added and tested FOC
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System EQ and Control
| Brand | Item | Daily Hire |
|---|---|---|
 | Audient ASP231 stereo 31 band graphic EQ | £30.00 |
| '' | Audient One - 2 input 4 output digital system crossover | £40.00 |
| BSS Audio FDS-366 Minidrive 2in/6out Speaker Controller | £35.00 |
| '' | BSS Audio Soundweb 9088MM MkI (160mips) Networked DSP Control Unit | £60.00 |
| DBX Driverack PA 2 input 6 output digital system crossover | £35.00 |
| GAE EQX-22 2in/4out Active System Controller/Crossover | £22.00 |
| '' | GAE DSC-26 2 input 6 output digital system crossover | £45.00 |
| '' | GAE DSC-28 2in/8out Digital Sytem Controller for Director Series | £45.00 |
 | Klark Teknik DN 360 Stereo 31 Band Graphic EQ | £35.00 |
 | Peavey MediaMatrix X-Frame 8in 8out DSP Controller | £60.00 |
| Roland EQ-231 Stereo 31 Band Graphic EQ | £15.00 |
 | XTA GQ600 Stereo 31 Band Graphic EQ | £30.00 |
| '' | XTA DP224 2in/4out Digital System Controller | £40.00 |
| '' | XTA DP226 2in/6out Digital System Controller | £56.00 |
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Playback and Record Units
| Brand | Item | Daily Hire |
|---|---|---|
| Denon C-615 Varispeed rackmount MP3 CD player | £25.00 |
 | Fostex D-5 DAT Player/Recorder | £25.00 |
 | Marantz PMD-222 Battery/Mains 3 Head Reporters Portable Cassette Recorder | £30.00 |
 | Philips CD713 CD-RW compatable CD player | £8.00 |
 | Sony MDS E-10 MD Player/Recorder | £28.00 |
| '' | Sony MDS E-12 MD Player/Recorder | £30.00 |
| '' | Sony CDP 11 Pro CD Player | £30.00 |
 | Tascam Cassette Tape Deck - Play/Record | £10.00 |
| '' | Tascam CD-160 Rackmount MP3 CD Player | £25.00 |
| '' | Tascam DA20 DAT Player/Recorder | £28.00 |
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Live Consoles
All our large format desks come with a twin PSU and an EZ-Tilt as an option. We have a range of smaller analogue and digital desks for events where space is at a premium
| Brand | Item | Daily Hire |
|---|---|---|
 | Allen & Heath iLive iDR0 iLive control system with ESA & ESB | £65.00 |
| '' | Allen & Heath ML3000 32 Channel 8 VCA 8 Aux Console with 1 PSU | £90.00 |
| '' | Allen & Heath iLive 80 control surface with 20 flying faders (8 in 8 out) | £100.00 |
| '' | Allen & Heath ML3000 32 Channel 8 VCA 8 Aux Console with 2x PSU | £105.00 |
| '' | Allen & Heath iLive iDR10 with 48 inputs and 16 outputs | £120.00 |
| '' | Allen & Heath iLive 112 Control Surface with 28 flying faders (8 in 8 out) | £140.00 |
| Audient Aztec 44 Mono + 4 Stereo Console - 8 Mono + 2 Stereo Aux, 12 VCA, 8 Group, 2 PSUs | £190.00 |
| Behringer 1602a 4 mic & 4 line small mixing desk | £15.00 |
 | Midas Venice 240 Live Mixing Desk | £75.00 |
| '' | Midas Heritage 3000 44+4 live FOH/Monitor mixing console | £320.00 |
| Phonic AM220 2 mic + 2 stereo line micro mixer | £15.00 |
| '' | Phonic MR2443 16 Channel Live Console | £30.00 |
 | Soundcraft SM12 Monitor Console 40/12 | £110.00 |
| Yamaha 01V Digital Console 12 Mono + 2 Stereo + 8 Line Inputs | £40.00 |
| '' | Yamaha o2R digital mixing console | £80.00 |
| '' | Yamaha LS-9 32 channel 16 output digital mixing console | £105.00 |
| '' | Yamaha M3000 40 + 4 channel 16 aux live audio mixer | £130.00 |
| '' | Yamaha M7CL 48 channel digital live mixing console c/w meterbridge | £150.00 |
If you are unsure about what you need from a mixing desk please contact the office for more information
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Cable Multicore Systems
All our larger multicores are manufactured from VanDamme black series cabling with VDM150 connectors for ease of use.
| Brand | Item | Daily Hire |
|---|---|---|
| Allen & Heath 150m Fibre multi c/w switch for A&H iLive digital consoles | £75.00 |
 | Klotz 20/4 Channel XLR Multicore Drum Mounted 40m No Monitor Split | £35.00 |
| Proel 24/8 Channel XLR Multicore Drum Mounted 30m No Monitor Split | £35.00 |
| - | VDM-25 cable drum mounted 50m | £30.00 |
| - | 32/8 Channel XLR Mulitcore in Trunk 50m with Monitor Splits | £75.00 |
| VDC 4 Channel XLR Multicore Drum Mounted 100m | £20.00 |
| '' | VDC 24/8 Channel XLR Multicore in Trunk 100m c/w Monitor Fan & Stagebox | £65.00 |
| '' | VDC 24/8 Channel XLR Multicore in Trunk 100m c/w Monitor Fan, Stagebox & 3x 8 Way sat boxes | £80.00 |
| '' | VDC 40/8 Channel XLR Multicore 75m with monitor fan & stage box | £85.00 |
We also have a range of satellite sub boxes for use with orchestra\'s and live bands. Please contact the office with your requirements.
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Stages and decking
Litestructures Litedeck is a durable lightweight portable staging system. Available in a variety of standard sizes and leg heights. We also now stock lockable castors to allow Litedeck to be used as a modular rolling riser.
| Brand | Item | Daily Hire |
|---|---|---|
 | Litestructures Litestructures LD castor 6" lockable wheel for litedeck | £1.00 |
| '' | Litestructures Litestructures H4 Litedeck Handrail 4' width | £4.00 |
| '' | Litestructures Litestructures H8 Litedeck handrail 8' width | £5.00 |
| '' | Litestructures Litestructures LD44 Litedeck 4' x 4' staging unit 26kg | £18.00 |
| '' | Litestructures Litestructures LD82 Litedeck 8' x 2' staging unit 26kg | £20.00 |
| '' | Litestructures Litestructures LD84 Litedeck 8' x 4' staging unit 50kg | £25.00 |
| '' | Litestructures Litestructures T2 Litedeck treads/stairs 2' high c/w handrails | £45.00 |
| '' | Litestructures Litestructures T3 Litedeck treads/stairs 3' high c/w handrails | £60.00 |
| - | 3m by 3m Pop up marquee instant shelter | £50.00 |
| - | 4.5m by 3m Pop up marquee instant shelter | £80.00 |
For larger stages, canopies, custom back scrims, quotes and more detailed technical information please call us.
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Communications Equipment
We offer a range of communication solutions for both indoor and outdoor events. Also available as site to site radio data/audio links ideal for delays and external broadcasts.
| Brand | Item | Daily Hire |
|---|---|---|
 | Motorola GP 300 single base charger | £1.00 |
| '' | Motorola GP 300 16 channel handheld radio | £3.00 |
| '' | Motorola GP 300 6 way base charger | £5.00 |
| '' | Motorola GP 300 combined earpiece & mic (sale only) | £10.00 |
| - | 1 watt site to site radio link system POA | £0.00 |
 | Stonewood Audio Comms beltpack headset dual/single muff | £5.00 |
| '' | Stonewood Audio Comms Beltpack | £5.00 |
| '' | Stonewood Audio Strobe for comms system | £8.00 |
| '' | Stonewood Audio Comms stand alone PSU | £18.00 |
| '' | Stonewood Audio Comms Masterstation unit | £22.00 |
All handheld GP series radios come complete with a full UK licence. For more information about radio frequencies available at your site please contact the office.
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Multicore Satellite Boxes
We have a range of satellite boxes with both fixed and detachable stage boxes for use with rolling risers. All our satellite boxes are made with high quality shielded multicore and starquad cable
| Brand | Item | Daily Hire |
|---|---|---|
| Neutrik 25m 8 channel detachable stage box multicore system | £25.00 |
| - | 15m 12 way hardwired stage box to XLR fan | £14.00 |
| VDC 15m 8 way detachable dual sex stage box to XLR fan | £15.00 |
| '' | VDC 20m 16ch hardwired stage box to XLR fan | £20.00 |
| '' | VDC 25m 12ch detachable dual sex stage box & XLR fan | £25.00 |
All our satellite boxes are standard XLR input and output. Other connections may be available on request.
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Terms and Conditions
All prices exclude VAT. Delivery is FREE on all orders over £200 within 10 miles of our Tonbridge office during normal hours. For all other destinations shipping is available at cost. Proof of identity and address is required and may be retained for the duration of the hire. We reserve the right to add or remove items from the hire list at any time, please contact the hire department current availability. Weekly hire price is equivalent to three days standard hire rates. Full terms and conditions on available on request. Additional discounts are available for packages and turnkey solutions.
Discounts available to educational establishments and sub-hires/trade.