Sound equipment hire: line array PA and mixing console at an event – photon Event Technology

EQUIPMENT HIRE · photon EVENT TECHNOLOGY

Sound Equipment Hire – with a Sound Engineer on Request

Hire professional sound equipment – from a single wireless microphone to a complete line array with a digital console and monitoring. Tour-proven kit, fair daily rates, with a sound engineer on request. From Cologne to anywhere in Germany.

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Great sound is no accident: whether it is a concert, conference, gala or town festival, at photon you hire sound equipment that is at home on professional productions. Our rental stock includes line arrays and subwoofers from dB Technologies (VIO series), Yamaha digital consoles, Shure Axient wireless systems and Shure PSM 1000 in-ear monitoring, plus microphones for speech, vocals and instruments.

You can hire individual components as well as complete PA systems including stands, cabling and system processing – fully configured and tuned. On request, we provide experienced sound engineers for the FOH and monitor mix. Since 1995 we have been providing sound for events in the Rhineland and across Germany from our base in Wesseling near Cologne.

Popular sound equipment for hire

PA systems & line arrays

dB Technologies VIO X205 line array modules from €30/day, VIO X15 top speakers from €40/day and VIO S118R subwoofers from €55/day – scalable from club gigs to open-air shows.

Digital consoles & stage boxes

From the compact Yamaha DM3, from €81/day, to the Yamaha DM7, from €420/day, plus Rio stage boxes and Dante networking for clean signal paths.

Wireless microphones & in-ear monitoring

Shure Axient Digital, quad receivers from €150/day, and Shure PSM 1000 in-ear systems, receivers from €16.70/day – coordinated and interference-free, even with high channel counts.

DJ equipment

Pioneer DJM-900 NXS2 from €80/day, players and complete DJ setups for clubs, galas and corporate parties.

How easy it is to hire sound equipment from photon

  1. Enquire: Put your equipment together in the rental shop or describe your event to us – venue, number of attendees, programme.
  2. Get your quote: We configure a well-matched system including accessories and send you a quote within a few hours on working days.
  3. Collect or have it delivered: Collect it yourself in Wesseling near Cologne or have it delivered with setup and system tuning.
  4. Run the show & return: Ready-to-play, tested equipment – after the event you bring it back or we collect it.

Why hire sound equipment from photon?

  • Professional kit: dB Technologies VIO, Yamaha, Shure Axient – systems that run on tours and festivals, not ones that only look good on a data sheet.
  • Systems, not single parts: We factor in cabling, stands, power and networking – you get a ready-to-play setup.
  • Transparent daily rates: All rental prices are openly listed in the shop, with tiered rates for longer hire periods.
  • Experienced sound engineers: FOH and monitor mixes from people who have been running concerts and conferences for years.
  • Everything from a single source: Combine sound with lighting, video and staging – one contact, one team.

Frequently asked questions about hiring

How much does it cost to hire sound equipment?

Small active speakers are available from €8 per hire day, line array modules from €30 and digital consoles such as the Yamaha DM3 from €81. We price complete PA packages individually according to audience size – all individual prices are listed transparently in the rental shop. All prices are plus VAT; self-collectors (dry hire) receive attractive discounts.

Which PA do I need for my event?

As a rule of thumb: for speech with up to 100 people, two top speakers are enough; for live music with 200 people or more, we recommend a line array with subwoofers. Tell us the venue, number of attendees and programme – we will configure the right system.

Can I hire sound equipment with a technician?

Yes. Our sound engineers take care of setup, system tuning, FOH and monitor mix – from conferences to festival stages.

Does photon deliver the sound equipment too?

Yes – daily in the Cologne/Bonn/Düsseldorf area with our own vehicles, nationwide by arrangement. You can also collect from Wesseling near Cologne.

How quickly can I hire equipment?

If the equipment is available, even at a day’s notice – one phone call is enough and we check availability straight away.

Can I also get complete PA systems?

Yes: PA, console, microphones, monitoring, cabling and power – as a matched complete package, with setup and operation by our engineers on request.

How long is my quote valid?

Our quotes are non-binding and prices are calculated daily. You have 10 days to confirm informally – a short e-mail is enough. The booking becomes binding with our order confirmation. If availability has changed in the meantime, we adjust the quote first – so you never confirm blindly.

When do I need a sound engineer, and how is this charged?

For speeches and simple playback, a pre-configured system is often enough; for bands or a demanding programme, we recommend a sound engineer at FOH. The sound engineers at photon take care of setup, system tuning, FOH and monitor mix – from conferences to festival stages. photon charges for the sound engineer separately from the equipment hire. If you operate the equipment yourself, you hire it without staff as dry hire; self-collectors receive discounts on the daily rental rate.

Request sound equipment – quickly and with no obligation

Put your sound system together directly in the rental shop (in German) or describe your event to us – we will get back to you within a few hours on working days with a concrete quote including suitable accessories and cabling.

With planning, setup and on-site support: Sound technology as a full service from photon.

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What our customers say

Dekoratives Anführungszeichen

Laura W.

Corporate event, around 280 guests · Google review

“The whole team was friendly, helpful and absolutely professional.”
The sound quality during the speeches was excellent. … The lighting concept was spot on and created a great atmosphere. (translated from German)

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Christin H.

Student parties with up to 2,000 guests · Google review

“Whether a big student party with 2,000 guests or a small event in a lecture hall – with the photon team every event could be realised professionally and reliably.”
What I particularly appreciate is the uncomplicated communication, the reliable cooperation and the feeling that people here really think ahead. (translated from German)

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Benedikt V.

Rental customer for years · Google review

“The equipment is always in perfect condition, well maintained and totally reliable.”
I have never had a failure or any trouble with it. … Collection and return are relaxed, the equipment is packed for collection and can be loaded straight away. (translated from German)

Dekoratives Anführungszeichen

Sarah A.

Long-standing cooperation · Google review

“Working with photon has been excellent for years.”
The equipment is always in perfect condition, and even for short-notice requests a suitable solution is always found. (translated from German)

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