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PA System Hire / Rental

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Live Systems offer a comprehensive range of pre-configured PA systems to rent. These are available for dry-hire from our base in Edinburgh or they can be delivered easily to locations in Scotland or throughout the UK.
To help you we've put together a number of PA Hire packages. Covering many events, these PA systems range from a battery powered portable system for general public address applications to a full concert PA system. Our sound system hire packages also offer substantial savings over individual item rental. All systems can be delivered easily within Edinburgh, Glasgow or throughout Scotland and the UK.
For each PA system we describe its intended use and also indicate the level of experience required to set it up.
The systems listed are not fixed but rather form a list of some of the more common configurations of PA systems that we rent out. All of our PA systems can be tailored to suit your exact requirements. We can provide PA rental packages for a wide variety of different events and venues. Please contact us for more information or to help you specify a system to your requirements.
If you are looking to hire individual items of equipment then take a look at our full Sound Equipment Hire Catalogue
All hires are subject to our Conditions of Hire, copies of which are available on request. We reserve the right to change prices and specifications without notice. Please call to check latest rates.
The prices shown here are 'dry-hire' rates only for collection from our Edinburgh premises. We can also deliver and/or setup and would be pleased to quote for delivery and crew. Please contact us for a quote.
All prices are shown in GBP and are exclusive of V.A.T. which will be added at the rate ruling on date of invoice.

 Fohhn FP2-CD - Portable Battery Powered PA System Daily  Weekly 
An incredibly versatile single-box PA system that is simple to setup and simple to operate making it ideal for even the most novice user. It is a single unit that houses the loudspeaker, amplifier, mixer and CD player in a single unit. It runs on battery or mains power and can provide coverage for up to 300 people. Supplied complete with carry bag, loudspeaker stand, microphone, microphone stand and a rain cover for outdoor use. A version equipped with a Radio Microphone is also available to allow true 'wireless' operation. £40.00  £160.00 
Additional Slave speaker to connect to the FP2 to provide increased coverage. £20.00  £80.00 


 Loudspeaker Packages Daily  Weekly 
Often our customers simply need to hire a basic loudspeaker/amplifier package either for use with their own equipment or to supplement an existing PA system. Listed here are our standard packages. Each is supplied with the necessary stands and cables ready to be connected to your existing system.
2kw Full-range Fohhn package. XT-4 Active + passive £50.00  £200.00 
1kW Fohhn Xperience II Speaker System £40.00  £160.00 
1kW Fohhn Xperience II Speaker System with Extra Bass £50.00  £200.00 
1.5kW Fohhn Xperience III Speaker System £55.00  £220.00 
3kW Fohhn Xperience III Speaker System £80.00  £320.00 
2.5kW Fohhn Roadline Speaker System £90.00  £360.00 
4kW Fohhn Xperience System: 2 x XT4-Active + 2 x 18" Subs £100.00  £400.00 
5kW Fohhn Roadline Speaker System with 2 x RT-6 Tops £120.00  £480.00 
5kW Fohhn Roadline Speaker System with 4 x RT-4 Tops £140.00  £560.00 
10kW Fohhn Roadline Speaker System £240.00  £960.00 


 System A1 - Small Live Band PA Daily  Weekly 
An 600W PA System suitable for use in small venues - up to 150 people. This is primarily a vocal PA but the Yamaha MG mixing console supplied will allow for additional inputs as necessary and the powerful DAS speakers can put out some serious power. Additional microphones and DI boxes are available on request as are Equalisers and monitors. £40.00  £160.00 
Setup : Requires only basic knowledge of PA systems.

Description Qty
DAS PF115 Speakers 2
QSC PLX1602 Power Amplifier 1
Yamaha MG16/6FX Mixer with on-board Digital Effects 1
Shure SM58 or SM57 Microphones 3
All stands and cabling -


 System A2 - Small Live Band PA with Monitors Daily  Weekly 
An 600W PA System suitable for use in small venues - up to 150 people. This is primarily a vocal PA but the Yamaha MG mixing console supplied will allow for additional inputs as necessary. Supplied with two Wedge Monitors and monitor amplifier. Additional microphones and DI boxes are available on request. £60.00  £240.00 
Setup : Requires only basic knowledge of PA systems.

Description Qty
DAS PF115 Speakers 2
QSC PLX1602 Power Amplifier 2
Yamaha MG16/6FX Mixer with on-board Digital Effects 1
DAS PF012 Wedge Monitors 2
Shure SM58 or SM57 Microphones 3
All stands and cabling -


 System C1 - 3kW Live Band PA System Daily  Weekly 
A compact 3kW concert PA System suitable for use in medium size venues up to 350 capacity. This is a complete system and is supplied with a monitor system, a full set of microphones, a 16 channel mixing console and outboard processing equipment. A 25m Multicore cable is also included that allows the mixing position to be located towards the rear or the room. £150.00  £600.00 
This system is ideal for use with live bands where a concert level sound is required but space and/or set-up time is limited.
Setup : Requires an experienced sound engineer.

Description Qty
Fohhn XT-33 Mid/High Speakers 2
Fohhn XS-30 15" Powered Subs 2
Logic System CM15 Wedge Monitors 4
Lab Gruppen FP2600 Power Amp 1
Mackie/Allen&Heath 16 Channel Mixing Desk 1
Shure SM58 Microphones 4
Shure SM57 Microphones 3
AKG D112 Microphone 1
AKG C391 Microphones 3
Sennheiser E604 Drum Microphones 3
DI Boxes 2
BSS FCS966 Graphic EQ 2
DBX 1066 Dual Compressor 2
Behringer XR4400 Quad Gate 1
Tascam CD-160 CD Player 1
24 Way Multicore (16 Send 8 Return), 25m 1
All stands and cabling -


 System C2 - 2.5kW Live Band PA System Daily  Weekly 
A professional 2.5kW concert PA system suitable for use in medium size venues up to 400 capacity. This is a complete system and is supplied with a monitor system, a full set of microphones, a 24 channel mixing console and outboard processing equipment. £200.00  £800.00 
This system is ideal for use with bands where a concert level sound is required.
Setup : Requires an experienced sound engineer.

Description Qty
Fohhn RT4 Mid/High Speakers 2
Fohhn RS4 Subs 2
Logic System CM15 Wedge Monitors 4
Fohhn FC7 Pro System Controller 1
Lab Gruppen Power Amps 4
Soundcraft GB4 24 Channel Mixing Desk 1
Shure SM58 Microphones 4
Shure SM57 Microphones 4
Shure Beta52 Kick Drum Microphone 1
AKG C391 Microphones 3
Sennheiser E604 Drum Microphones 4
DI Boxes 4
BSS FCS966 Graphic EQ 3
BSS DPR422 Dual Compressors 2
Klark Teknik DN514 Quad Gates 1
TC Electronic D2 Digital Delay 1
Yamaha Rev500 Digital Reverb 1
Tascam CD-160 CD Player 1
32 Way Multicore (24 Send 8 Return), 30m 1
All stands and cabling -


 System C3 - 5kW Live Band PA System Daily  Weekly 
A 5kW concert PA System for use in venues of up to 800 capacity. This system also includes our Pro wedge monitor system. Again, supplied with a full set of microphones, 24 channel front-of-house (FOH) desk and outboard processing equipment. £240.00  £960.00 
This system is ideal for use at live music events where a concert level sound is required.
We can also supply a separate, on-stage, monitor mixing desk and outboard for events where the monitor requirements are more complex or critical. Please contact us for further details.
Setup : Requires an experienced sound engineer.

Description Qty
Fohhn RT-6 Mid/High Speakers 2
Fohhn RS-4 18" Subs 4
Logic System CM15 Wedge Monitors 4
Fohhn FC7 Pro System Controller 1
Lab Gruppen FP2600 Power Amps 3
Lab Gruppen FP3400 Power Amps 1
Soundcraft GB4 24 Channel Mixing Desk 1
Shure SM58 Microphones 6
Shure SM57 Microphones 4
AKG D112 or Shure Beta52 Microphone 1
AKG C391 Microphones 3
Sennheiser E604 Drum Microphones 4
DI Boxes 6
BSS FCS966 Graphic EQ 3
BSS DPR422 Dual Compressors 4
Klark Teknik DN514 Quad Gate 2
TC Electronic D2 Digital Delay 1
Yamaha SPX990 Multi-Effects 1
Tascam CD-160 CD Player 1
32 Way Pro Multicore (24 Send 8 Return), 50m 1
All stands and cabling -


 System C4 - 10kW Live Band PA System Daily  Weekly 
A powerful system capable of delivering concert-level sound to an audience of up to 1500. Complete with a 32 Channel desk, 6-way monitor mix and a comprehensive set of microphones and outboard equipment. £400.00  £1600.00 
This system is ideal for use with live bands where a concert-level sound is required.
We can also supply a separate, on-stage, monitor mixing desk and outboard for events where the monitor requirements are more complex or critical. Please contact us for further details.
Setup : Requires an experienced sound engineer.

Description Qty
Fohhn RT-6 Mid/High Speakers 4
Fohhn RS-4 18" Subs 8
Logic System CM15 Wedge Monitors 6
Fohhn FC7 Pro System Controller 2
Lab Gruppen FP2600 Power Amps 3
Lab Gruppen FP3400 Power Amps 4
Midas Verona 32 Channel Mixing Desk 1
Shure SM58 Microphones 8
Shure SM57 Microphones 4
AKG D112 or Shure Beta52 Microphone 1
AKG C391 Microphones 4
Sennheiser E604 Drum Microphones 5
DI Boxes 6
BSS FCS966 Graphic EQ 4
BSS DPR422 Dual Compressors 4
Klark Teknik DN514 Quad Gate 2
TC Electronic D2 Digital Delay 1
Yamaha SPX990 Digital Effects 1
Tascam CD-160 CD Player 1
40 Way Pro Multicore (32 Send 8 Return), 50m 1
All stands and cabling -


 System D1 - Budget DJ/Club System Daily  Weekly 
A 1000W sound system for customers requiring a simple but good quality DJ system for their event. Ideal for parties weddings and corporate events. Supplied with with DJ CD Players and a basic mixer. £70.00  £280.00 
Setup : Requires only basic knowledge of PA and DJ equipment.

Description Qty
Fohhn XT-2 Mid/High Speakers 2
Fohhn XS-20 Powered Sub 1
Denon DN2100F Professional Dual CD Player 1
Gemini PS626i DJ Mixer 1
SM58 Microphone 1
All stands and cabling -


 System D2 - Pro DJ/Club System Daily  Weekly 
A more powerful 3kW DJ sound system supplied with CD Players and a Pioneer mixer. Ideal for small to medium size clubs and venues of up to 350 capacity where a high level of sound is required. £100.00  £400.00 
Setup : Requires only basic knowledge of PA and DJ equipment.

Description Qty
Fohhn XT-33 Mid/High Speakers 2
Fohhn XS-30 15" Powered Subs 2
Denon DN2100F Professional Dual CD 1
Pioneer DJM500 DJ Mixer 1
SM58 Microphone 1
All stands and cabling -


 System D3 - Pro DJ/Club System - CD + Decks Daily  Weekly 
A professional DJ Package for discerning DJs and clients. This system provides playback facilities for both vinyl and CD using industry-recognised equipment. This is reinforced with a high-quality PA that can cater for up to 350 people. Ideally suited to clubs and other larger events. £150.00  £600.00 
Setup : Requires only basic knowledge of PA and DJ equipment.

Description Qty
Fohhn XT-33 Mid/High Speakers 2
Fohhn XS-30 15" Powered Subs 2
Denon DN2100F Professional Dual CD 1
Technics SL1210 MkII Turntables 2
Pioneer DJM600 DJ Mixer 1
All stands and cabling -


 System D4 - 5kw Pro DJ/Club System - CDJ's + Decks Daily  Weekly 
Ultimate, high-power club system for the best DJ experience. Four stacks of Fohhn PA deliver crisp, powerful sound to all four corners of the dance floor. Technics decks and Pioneer CDJ CD players for playback plus a Pioneer DJM600 mixer provide the tools for the most discerning DJs. Suitable for larger venues up to 800 capacity. £240.00  £960.00 
Setup : Requires an intermediate knowledge of PA and DJ equipment.

Description Qty
Fohhn RT-4 Mid/High Speakers 4
Fohhn RS-4 Subs 4
Fohhn FC7 Pro System Controller 1
Lab Gruppen FP3400 Power Amps 2
Pioneer CDJ-1000 Professional CD Players 2
Technics SL1210 MkII Turntables 2
Pioneer DJM600 DJ Mixer 1
All stands and cabling -


 System E1 - Small Theatre PA System Daily  Weekly 
A high quality theatre sound system for use within theatre spaces of up to 150 seats. This system is designed to be compact and unobtrusive yet does not compromise on the audio quality. The compact E3 loudspeakers can be either stand mounted or flown making them very versatile. Additional E3's can be added if required. £60.00  £240.00 
This is the type of system that we fit for small theatre spaces during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
A full range of microphones and radio microphones is also available to add to this package as well as additional playback, effects and processing equipment.
Setup : Intermediate knowledge of sound equipment required.

Description Qty
d&b E3 Loudspeakers with flying frames 2
d&b E-Pac Amplifiers 2
8 Channel Mixing Desk 1
Sony MDS-E11 Minidisc Recorder 1
Tascam CD Player 1
Stands and cabling as required. -


 System E2 - Pro Theatre PA System Daily  Weekly 
A critical quality theatre sound system for use within theatres up to 400 seats where clarity of speech and vocals is of prime importance. This system also includes a pair of subs which will help when live or recorded music is employed for a show. £120.00  £480.00 
When using only a single pair of main speakers for a theatre system, there are quite often 'dead' spots in the auditorium where the sound level falls away. You may wish to add some small 'fill' speakers to cover these areas. Our d&b E3 or Fohhn XT-1 speakers are ideal for this purpose as they are compact and have a wide range of mounting options, enabling them to be located in many places the most awkward places in auditoriums.
Please note that this system does not include Radio Microphones and any required would be an additional cost.
Setup : Experienced Sound Engineer Required

Description Qty
Fohhn RT4 Speakers with flying frames 2
Fohhn RS4 Subs 2
Fohhn FC7 Pro System Controller 2
Lab Gruppen FP2600/FP3400 Power Amplifiers 2
Soundcraft K1 24 Channel Mixing Desk 1
Beyer MCE86 Shotgun Microphones 3
BSS FCS966 31 Band EQ 1
Alesis Midiverb Multi-Effects 1
Shure DFR22E Feedback Eliminator/Audio Processor 1
Sony MDS-E11 Minidisc Recorder 1
Tascam CD Player 1
Stands and cabling as required. -


 System F - Conference / Presentation PA System Daily  Weekly 
A discreet, high-quality sound reinforcement system for conference or presentation purposes. £90.00  £360.00 
This system provides the user with a Radio Microphone (handheld, headworn or lavalier) plus two lectern based mics. The E3 loudspeakers used in this system are small, elegant and yet are extremely powerful. For larger rooms, a second set of speakers can help tremendously and up to four E3's can be run from a single E-Pac amplifier. Additional loudspeakers, microphones, etc can be added on request.
To assist with acoustic problems and feedback, we have included the Shure DFR22E processor. This can automatically locate and remove feedback from the system giving you more volume. This is particularly useful when using lapel radio microphone systems.
We also have a contemporary lectern available for hire in addition to staging and backdrop systems.
Setup : Intermediate knowledge of sound systems required

Description Qty
d&b Audiotechnik E3 Speakers 4
d&b Audiotechnik E-Pac Amplifiers 2
Soundcraft Spirit F1 - 8 Channel Audio Mixer 1
Shure DFR22E Feedback Eliminator / Audio Processor 1
Sennheiser Radio Mic - Handheld, Headworn or Lapel 1
Sennheiser MZH3015/ME36 Miniature Lectern Microphones 2
Tascam CD-A500 CD/Cassette Player 1
All stands and cabling -


 System M1 - Wedge Monitor System Daily  Weekly 
Add a monitoring system for your band. This system comprises four wedge monitors and amplifier. This can then be connected to the AUX sends from your mixer to provide two independent mixes for the players that are separately controlled from the main system mix. £45.00  £180.00 

Description Qty
Logic System CM15 Wedge Monitors 4
Lab/QSC Power Amp 1
All required cabling -


 System M2 - Pro Wedge Monitor System Daily  Weekly 
Similar to system M1, this system provides 4 indepedent mixes for the stage. Additionally, it also provides 31-band EQ control of each channel. A MUST for bands who need a highly defined on-stage sound. £70.00  £280.00 

Description Qty
Logic System CM15 Wedge Monitors 4
Lab Gruppen FP2600 Power Amps 2
BSS FCS966 Dual 31 Band EQ's 2
All required cabling -


 System M3 - Pro Wedge Monitor System Daily  Weekly 
Out top-end monitor system featuring the Fohhn RT4 cabinets. These German system offer the ultimate in sound reproduction coupled with dedicated system processing to optimise performance. System is supplied with Graphics for EQ control and the number of channels/cabinets can be altered to suit. £150.00  £600.00 

Description Qty
Fohhn RT4 Wedge Monitors 6
Lab Gruppen FP2600 Power Amps 3
Fohhn FC7 System Controllers 3
BSS FCS966 Dual 31 Band EQ's 3
All required cabling -


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