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Conference napalm::guitar

Title:GUITARnotes - Where Every Note has Emotion
Notice:Discussion of the finer stringed instruments
Moderator:KDX200::COOPER
Created:Thu Aug 14 1986
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:3280
Total number of notes:61432

1875.0. "Who Rents Sound Reinforcement??" by JUPITR::BREEN () Tue Jun 19 1990 16:47

I've searched three conferences, done the "show keyword" routine, and scanned 
the directories and can't find anything on P.A. renting. 

Does anyone out there have any info about renting sound reinforcement?

How Much would you expect to pay for the following...

	16 channel mixing board
	800 watts house power
	400 watts monitor power
	(2)house cabs 
	(4)monitor cabs
	(16) mikes (sm58 equiv)
	effects rack w/	quadraverb, delay, noise redux
	mike stands
	cables/snake
	set up/tear down (band helps unload/load)
	engineer (runs the equip.)


Any input you may have on the subject will be welcome. Thanx in advance!!!

Kevin
	
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1875.1Sound serviceMILKWY::JACQUESIf you don't stop, you'll go deafTue Jun 19 1990 19:419
    It sounds more like you are looking to hire a sound service than to
    just rent a PA.   To rent all that gear for one night would amount
    to several hundred dollars. For that much, you can usually get a
    sound service to provide everything. If you are in the Central Mass
    area, talk to Niel Orsi. He can be reached at LEDS::ORSI
    
    Good Luck,
    Mark
    
1875.2ICS::BUCKLEYDamn, [Expletive] this [Expletive]!Tue Jun 19 1990 19:546
    I would expect to pay between $150 - $300/night for a system of this
    capacity.  The higher end runs with more channels, fx, and power (like
    quad-amped systems, in the 2500wt range), the lower range with less. 
    Also, distance traveled is accounted for in the bill!
    
    B.
1875.3RAVEN1::JERRYWHITEJoke 'em if they can't take a ...Wed Jun 20 1990 03:308
    A sound company here in Greenville SC rent a monster rig like that,
    only they go 24 channels, 8 Community cabs, plus they throw in 4 light
    trees with 8 500W pars on each one for $400 a night - this includes a
    highly trained sound engineer.  The band doesn't touch a thing - it's
    in the contract.  My old band did this one time, it was expensive but
    it was a nice luxury too.
    
    Scary
1875.4I'll recommend CSSMAVENS::SAKELARISWed Jun 20 1990 14:0513
    We rent a sound company depending upon the gig. We use CSS out of New
    Boston New Hampshire. They provide all the power and effects and
    speakers we'd ever use, short of special fx for the Centrum. They also
    provide lights and 3 dudes to set up and tear down all that gear. All
    we bring is guitars and amps. They get $275/night, depending upon
    travel.
    
    For our next gig, they'll also be bringing a mobile studio so we can
    get a good tape of the band live. We're looking to mix that into a demo
    tape instead of a studio produced demo. The dude said it'd be "a couple
    a bucks extra", we could be open for a shocker but I sorta doubt it.
    
    "sakman"
1875.5low-cost PA rental? (ie. $50-$100)DPE::STARRI'll be your Tennessee lamb.....Fri Jan 10 1992 16:5313
My band is looking at having to rent a PA system for a party we might be
playing. Nothing really fancy, we just need something a little more than
the 100-watt Peavey thing we usually to use.

The party is February 15th, in North Conway, NH. Money is short, as its a
charity gig, and we're doing it for pretty low bucks. Anyone know a place
to recommend for a low-end PA system, either just for a rental (that we
move and set up) or complete show (they move and set up, including engineer)?

Either fellow DECcies or outside references would be appreciated!!!

regards,
alan
1875.6referrals/suggestions wantedQRYCHE::STARRBeauty and SadnessTue Nov 16 1993 17:269
Looking for recommendations/referrals for hiring a sound/light service for
a night. See No Evil has got a gig at a very good club in Boston in January 
(a Thursday night), where we'd like to hire a professional soundman/equipment 
- it's our first time there and we want to make sure we make a good impression.

Respond here or send mail (QRYCHE::STARR).

thanks,
alan
1875.7sound guy...SMURF::LONGOMark Longo, UNIX(r) Software GroupWed Nov 17 1993 16:5513
	Alan,

	I have used the following guy before (3-4 years back) and he was pretty
good.  At that time he had sound gear only (no lights) but he could handle any
size club or small concert venue.  I don't even know if the number is still good
but you could give it a try.

	Mark


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