Sound Advice

When arranging speaker hire, your event's success depends on every part working perfectly. However, the most common point of failure isn't the speakers or the mixer—it's the humble cable.

When you arrange a PA system hire, you often become the "sound tech" for your own event. While it may seem daunting, a little preparation can make a huge difference. Here are some pro tips, adapted for the DIY user, to help you get the best sound from your hired equipment.

Getting great sound in a live setting is tricky, but it's not magic. Whether you've opted for a full sound system hire for your band, a party, or a conference, how you set up and use it will make all the difference. Here are seven tips from the team at Audio Hire to help you get a clearer, better-controlled sound from your gear.

Getting a good sound on stage from your hired "foldback" or "monitor" speakers is the key to a great performance. If the performers can't hear themselves properly, the whole event can suffer.

When you hire a PA system, you're the sound engineer for your event. It's a rewarding job, but it's easy to fall into a few common traps.

Here’s a guide on "what not to do" to ensure your event runs smoothly and sounds great.

When you hire a PA system, your goal is to sound as good as possible. Whether you've hired one of our technicians or you're running the sound yourselves, the relationship between the performers on stage and the person at the mixing desk is the most important factor in achieving a great show.

Here is a guide on how to correctly set up your hired audio equipment. This process is called "gain staging." Its goal is to set the optimal level for each piece of equipment in the chain...

As a fitness instructor, your voice is your most important tool. But competing with loud music in a big room is a fast track to losing it. Shouting isn't the answer—a good PA system is.

Ever noticed how a radio DJ's voice sounds so deep and rich? Or how a singer's voice can sound thin one moment and full the next?

When you set up your hired PA system, it’s tempting to just plug everything in and let the cables fall where they may.

When planning a wedding, the audio-visual (AV) details are often the ones left until last. Yet, they are the elements that ensure your guests share in every key moment.

The Adelaide pub scene is more competitive than ever. From the bustling laneway bars in the West End to the classic suburban locals, simply having a good beer selection is no longer enough. Today's patrons expect an experience.

The original Electro-Voice ZLX-12P was, for many years, the undisputed champion of portable, powered PA speakers. It hit a sweet spot of affordability, reliability, and performance that made it a go-to for mobile DJs, working musicians, small venues, and a staple of the speaker hire market. So, when Electro-Voice announced the second-generation "G2" series, the question on everyone's mind was: How do you improve a legend?

When you move past entry-level gear and need serious, reliable performance, you enter the territory of professional workhorses. This is exactly where the Electro-Voice EKX series lives. As a long-time provider of speaker hiresolutions, we at Audio Hire have seen these speakers handle just about every event imaginable. They represent a significant step up in build, power, and audio fidelity. But are they the right choice for your next event?

In the world of audio equipment, it's easy to get excited about big speakers and complex digital desks. But often, the most important piece of gear is the smallest one in the chain. At Audio Hire, we have a deep appreciation for the unsung heroes, and for a simple mixer hire, the Yamaha MG06 is at the top of that list.