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  SERVICE DESCRIPTION

The Sound & Light Hire Company has stocked many different brands of PA systems over the years which has allowed us to test out many types of speakers. This has given us great understanding of what works well within our industry and what sound systems our clients prefer.

Consequently, we stock a variety of active speakers and passive speakers to accommodate for all types of events. This variety allows us to spec the most suitable PA arrangement for each event whether it is a house party, wedding, outdoor production or corporate function.

Currently we have in stock our active EV ZLX speakers which are perfect for smaller gatherings and can be set up with the addition of a pair of subwoofers for extra bass or to just cover a larger group of people. The next level up from this is our RCF active speakers suitable for more medium size events such as a wedding in a marquee or small outdoor music performance. Scaling this up a notch we have our high end, versatile PA most people will have heard of the brand d&b Audiotechnik in the form of either Q1 or Q7. With the accompanying Q subs these systems are renowned for the sound clarity they carry as well as having such versatility with what they are used for.

The d&b Audiotechnik systems can be used for small events right up to large outdoor festivals, there is such scalability in them. We spec these systems for all types of functions such as corporate meetings, award shows, weddings, live music performances and outdoor festivals to name a few.

We also must mention our Bose Pro1 battery speaker system, which is a go to solution for those in need of a decent sound system but with no access to power. This speaker is great for smaller parties outdoors or indoors and has Bluetooth connectivity s one of its key selling points.

As a company we don’t just hire out speaker systems, we also stock mixing desks, monitors, mics, an array of lighting fixtures, LED screens, LED video screen for indoor and outdoor use as well as indoor/outdoor staging. This is just to name a few of the key products we hire out on a regular basis. Please feel free to browse through our packages section or hire stock for options of what we have to offer. If you don’t see what you are looking for give us a call or drop us an email to ask us, chances are high we probably have what you need, or we can get hold of it for you.

  USEFUL TIPS

• When choosing a sound system for a DJ, or PA system for a live band, you should consider a number of factors such as your audience numbers and the size and shape of the venue. Both of these important factors play a big part in the type of sound system needed. Finding a system you think suits your event may sound easy but there are many different options it would be best to speak to someone first before booking to be sure you have opted for the right solution for your event. We are happy to take the time to advise on what we think would best suit your event. Perhaps there isn’t anything listed within a package that sounds adequate, we can tailor make the best package solution for you.
• Room size in an important factor when deciding on the correct sound system equipment to use for your event. If your venue is very long and narrow, then you may need to install delay stacks to achieve the best sound possible across the entire room or using a long throw PA system like the d&b audiotechnik Q series. Similarly, if your venue is very wide but not very deep then using a speaker cabinet with a wide acoustic dispersion is key to getting a great sound.
• PA systems for large DJ acts need to be completely bomb-proof, mainly because many DJ’s are notorious for clipping (overloading) DJ mixers….The DJ will be wanting very loud and clear DJ monitors so that they can monitor their performance, and some bigger live dance acts will also want stage monitors. This type of work always seems easy, but you would be surprised just how many sound hire companies fail to produce the right PA system & DJ equipment.
• If you have a live band playing and require some form of live sound equipment, it is worth knowing that the PA system you require is a completely different kettle of fish. You may not realise it, but live bands require extra kit like microphones, stage monitors, mic stands, mixing desks, DI boxes, outboard gear, multicore systems, and 9 times out of 10, additional crew. When working with live bands we are always happy to deal with their riders and adhere to their specification. We make it our responsibility to ensure there is a good reliable working relationship between our engineers, the artists and the client.
• For your night to run smoothly it is essential that the right sound system, stage monitors & mic’s are setup correctly. Live music is very dynamic and some companies fail to understand this, you really need to ensure there is plenty of headroom in the sound system and power amps as you can always turn a bigger sound system down and never a small PA system up. Another important thing to bear in mind is lot of modern music these days has more low frequency content in it than ever before. So, if you are running a large dance event the system would be spec’d differently to a live band setup but don’t worry, we work closely with you to specify the right sound system for the right venue and engineer it in the correct manner every time. You will find different terms used a lot across our website like active or powered speakers, midtops and sub woofers. These terms refer to the type of speaker you’re looking at. An active or powered speaker means it has an inbuilt amplifier in it and doesn’t need an external amp or controller whereas a passive or bi-amped speaker needs an amp and controller for it to work. Midtops refer to the top speakers of the PA system and tend to only reproduce frequencies from about 100Hz up to 15 KHz whereas a sub-woofer is a dedicated speaker that only reproduces frequencies below 100Hz and down to about 20Hz