Sound System Hire Simplified
Every event is different, so needs a tailored sound system. AudioArchitects will take care to understand the size and audio characteristics of your venue, the size and density of your audience and the audio content to advise on which sound system would be the best match so that you get the very best sound. We are a local company and specialise in small events ranging from 50 to 500 people including systems for Bands, DJs or just your favourite party playlist. A good sound system makes all the difference to an event.
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Use the contact form at the bottom of this page and we will get in touch to match you up with the right gear.
1. Choose the right Front of House Sound System (PA)
Whether you are making a speech to a small audience, playing an acoustic set or a nine piece band playing a festival getting the right sound system is essential. Audioarchitects will recommend the right systems for you based on their experience but you can see some of the options available below in "Front of House PA".
2. Choose the stage monitoring for the performers
Next, you may want to add stage monitoring so that your performers can hear exactly what they need to hear to perform at their best. For a small venue like a pub you might not need anything but as the venue or audience grow stage monitoring becomes more of an essential need. Many professional performers will expect good stage monitoring.
3. Choose a mixing option
Finally, choose the mixing option to suit the size and complexity of the performance, the degree of processing and control you need over the sound and the needs of the performers. We have both Analogue and Digital mixers ranging in size from 12 to 44Â channels.
Front of House PA
First choose a PA option to suit the size of your venue, the number of people and the style of the music. Martin Audio speakers are extremely powerful and can achieve similar sound level pressure as other manufacturers’ physically larger speakers in a much smaller footprint which puts more of the focus on your performers rather than the boxes. Martin Audio speakers are make from wood, not plastic and will therefore give your band a far superior deep and punchy sound.
Typically the bigger the venue or the more people you have the bigger the PA you need. Rock and electronic dance music will need a bigger PA than an acoustic guitar duo.
Discrete
Ideal for speeches and subtle background music in small to medium sized rooms.
2 x Martin Audio F8+ speakers
2 channel pro amplification with Martin Audio Speaker controller
2 x 400 Watts per channel 8 Ohm
Cables and stands
Medium
Small
Ideal for duo’s & trios, acoustic guitar, vocals and music playlists.
2 x Martin Audio F12+ speakers
Lab Gruppen 2 channel pro amplification with Martin Audio Speaker controller
2 x 1,100 Watts per channel 8 Ohm
Cables and stands
Large
Ideal for Small bands and DJs in medium sized rooms and marquees. Also good for outdoor background music.
2 x Martin Audio F12+ speakers
2 x Martin Audio S15+ Subs
4 channel pro amplification with Martin Audio Speaker controller
Lab Gruppen (4 x 1,300 Watts 8 Ohms) or QSC (4 x 1,100 Watts 8 Ohm)
Cables and stands
Ideal for Large bands and DJs in medium to large sized rooms, marquees and outdoors with extra bass punch.
2 x Martin Audio F15+ speakers
4 x Martin Audio S15+ Subs
4 channel pro amplification with Martin Audio Speaker controller
Lab Gruppen 2 x 2,300 Watts 4 Ohms plus 2 x 1,300 Watts 8 Ohm or QSC 2 x 2,000 Watts 4 Ohm plus 2 x 1,100 Watts 8 Ohm
Cables and stands
Stage Monitoring
Depending on the needs of your performers you can optionally select stage monitors to provide foldback sound direct to your performers. For a small PA setup in a small room there may be no need for stage monitors at all. When performing with larger PAs, performers will need stage monitors to ensure they hear what they need to perform at their best. The options for stage monitoring are listed below.
Discrete
Ideal for speeches and small performances
with small PA setups
2 X Martin F8+ wedges
Monitor amplifier
Cables
Small
Ideal for soloists, duos and small bands.
2 X Martin F12+ wedges
2 channel monitor amplifier
Cables
Two individual monitor mixes
Ideal for small and medium sized bands
4 X Martin F12+ wedges
4 channel monitor amplifier
Cables
Four individual monitor mixes
Ideal for larger bands and performers
using In Ear Monitoring (IEM)
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Up to 6 X Martin F12+ wedges
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Support for performer's IEMs
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Up to 6 Channel monitor amplifier
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Upto Six individual monitor mixes
Large
Medium
Mixing Desk Options
Choose a mixer
Small analogue
(4 mono, 2 stereo, 1 usb)
​Small analog mixer ideal for speeches, solo or duo performers and background music
Allen & Heath ZEDi 10 FX
10 channel mixer
Built in effects
Support 1 stage monitor mixe
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Medium Analogue
(12 mono, 4 stereo)
Ideal for small bands and where simplicity is required
Soundcraft M4
12 mono channels plus 4 stereo channels
2 monitor sends
2 effects sends
Supports up to 2 stage monitor mixes
Medium Digital
(44Â Channel)
Ideal for larger bands with advanced effects and processing needs
Allen & Heath GLD80 Digital Mixer, 80M digital snake and stage boxes.
Up to 44 channels
Flexible monitoring options
Built in digital EQ, Compressor on every channel plus high quality digital reverbs, delays and multi band compressors
Fully configurable mix surface