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Hiring Speakers and a PA: What to Know

A PA system is the difference between a toast everyone hears and one half the room misses. The companies here hire speakers, mixing desks and microphones with a technician to run them, which matters more than the brand of the boxes.

They work across every ACT district, from Belconnen and Gungahlin to Woden and Tuggeranong, and one also takes Queanbeyan & Jerrabomberra bookings. For a wine-district or Queanbeyan venue, check coverage before anything else.

Matching the system to the job:

  • Speeches only: a compact pair of speakers and two cordless microphones usually covers a function room.
  • Panel or Q&A sessions: add a lectern mic, extra handhelds and someone at the desk to switch between them.
  • Live band or DJ: a bigger system with stage monitors, and a sound check well before guests arrive.
  • Outdoor setting: allow for wind, open space and a safe power supply, since sound carries away quickly outside.
  • Large ballroom: speakers placed down the room, not only at the front, so the back tables hear clearly.

If a DJ or MC is booked, ask what they bring before hiring a separate PA. For full lighting and screens, see AV hire.

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Microphone choices worth knowing

  • Handheld cordless mics suit toasts and speeches passed between people.
  • Lapel or headset mics free a presenter's hands and work for walk-around talks.
  • A lectern mic keeps a formal speaker in one place for photos.
  • Spare batteries and a spare mic should be on the run sheet, not an afterthought.

Indoor and outdoor considerations in the ACT

  • Winter functions move indoors, where hard walls and high ceilings can make speech echo; a technician can tune for that.
  • Summer garden events need shade for the desk and gear on hot afternoons.
  • Marquees soak up sound differently from rooms, so tell the crew if a tent is involved.
  • Ask about noise limits at the venue, especially in residential streets.

Questions About Speaker & PA Hire

What size PA do I need for speeches at a hundred-guest dinner?

Usually a small pair of speakers with two cordless mics, run by a technician. A long or L-shaped room may need extra speakers down the side.

Do PA hire crews travel to Belconnen, Woden and Tuggeranong?

Yes. All the companies listed here cover the seven ACT districts, and one also lists Queanbeyan & Jerrabomberra.

Is a technician needed for speaker hire?

For anything beyond background music it is worth it. The crews here run their systems on the night, which means someone fixes feedback or a flat battery immediately.

Can the same company handle speakers for a wedding and a conference?

One of the companies lists wedding receptions and graduation parties alongside corporate work. The others focus on corporate events, so ask before you book.

What should I tell a sound crew about a venue near the lake?

Room size, ceiling height, whether it is indoors or in a marquee, power points and access times. Mention any venue noise limits as well.

How much does speaker hire cost?

These companies quote each event, so prices depend on the system size, the hours and the crew needed. Ask for equipment and labour to be listed separately.