Sample Rates
(Rates are based on a single band event and vary depending on exact system and components, location of event and personnel needed)


System 1 (The Club Rig)
16 Channels available. 1 Top/Sub per side
1 - Operator (4 hours)
1 - Presonus Studiolive 16ch console
2 - Electro-Voice ZXa5 1250 watt 2 way mains
2 - Electro-Voice PX2181 Dual 18" Subs
4 - Electro-Voice FM1202ER monitors (Two mixes)
1 - Mic package for standard 4-5 piece group.
31 band dbx EQ for the mains and each monitor mix


This system has an approximate rate of $295 with operator.
This is the perfect rig for a band playing in a venue that holds 100 - 150 people. This system has plenty of volume and punch for smaller clubs and such.



System 2 (The small/mid sized Venue)
2 Tops/2 Subs per side
1 - Operator (4 hours)
1 - Allen & Heath GL2400 32 channel console.
4 - Electro-Voice PX2122 Phoenix 2 way mains
4 - Electro-Voice PX2181 Phoenix Dual 18" Subs
5 - Electro-Voice ZXa5 1250 watt monitors (up to 4 mixes)
1 - Front of house rack including DBX, Focusrite, and TC Electronic processing.

This example rate includes all microphones, cabling, snaking, set up, tear down, and sound check prior to show.

This system has an approximate rate of $450 including Operator
(4 hour show). Additional $50 hourly charge after first 4 hours.

This is a perfect rig for the full band playing at higher than average volume indoors or outdoors to audiences up to 400. Vocal clarity is excellent due to the EV PH2122 two way mains. The low end is deeply extended using the new EV PX2181 Dual 18" Subs. Our most popular rig.

System 3 (Large club/basic outdoor setup)
3 Tops/3 Subs per side
1 - Operator (4 hours)
1 - Allen & Heath GL2400 32 channel console.
6 - Electro-Voice PX2122 Phoenix 2 way mains
6 - Electro-Voice PX2181 Phoenix Dual 18" Subs
5 - Electro-Voice ZXa5 1250 watt monitors (up to 4 mixes)
1 - Front of house rack including DBX, Focusrite, and TC Electronic processing.

This example rate includes all microphones, cabling, snaking, set up, tear down, and sound check prior to show.

This system has an approximate rate of $650 including Operator
(4 hour show). Additional $50 hourly charge after first 4 hours.

This is a perfect rig for the full band playing at higher than average volume indoors or outdoors to audiences up to 1000 people. Vocal clarity is excellent due to the EV PH2122 two way mains. The low end is deeply extended using the new EV PX2181 Dual 18" Subs. Our most popular rig.

This is a sampling of our smaller systems that go out on a regular basis. Most everything past this point gets into various states of custom setup. We like to talk directly with clients to make sure we are providing exactly what's needed. Please feel free to call us anytime.

Our larger system can cover 3000 outdoors at high volume. We can provide most all the amenities that are enjoyed in a large scale concert but we scale them down to fit your event. This results in a smaller event that still has that big production punch to it.

Lighting System:
We have everything from the basic two tree with 4 lights on each on up to full front and rear trussed systems with a full spectrum of wash, intelligent(movers), and effects. These systems rent anywhere between $150 - $1500 a day with operator depending on how it’s configured. It will cover a 38' x 24' stage with no problems. All gels and accessories are included when renting stationary fixtures.

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