For the more technically minded...

Our audio inventory features an extensive range of wired and wireless microphones, audio mixers, and speakers.

Currently we have 22 Sennheiser digital (EW-D) wireless microphone systems. Transmitter options include handheld microphones, bodypack transmitters, and plug-on transmitters, which can be used to turn any corded microphone into a wireless microphone.

Headset microphone options for each of the bodypack transmitters include single-ear omnidirectional headset microphones or dual-ear unidirectional headset microphones. The dual-ear unidirectional headset microphones are ideal for musicals and stage productions. The bodypack transmitters can also be used in conjunction with instrument cables to wirelessly transmit signals from instruments like guitars.

Our selection of corded microphones includes Shure SM58 vocal microphones, Shure SM57 instrument microphones, Samson C02 pencil condenser microphones, Samson CM20P podium microphones, and for stage and choir applications, we also have Audac CMX382 and Samson CM12C hanging condenser microphones. Any of these corded microphones can also be turned into wireless microphones, using the Sennheiser plug-on transmitters.

Mixer options include an Allen & Heath SQ-5 digital mixing desk, a QSC TouchMix-16 digital mixer, an Allen & Heath CQ-18T digital mixer and an Allen & Heath CQ-12T digital mixer.

Between the mixer and the speakers, we use a dbx DriveRack PA2 speaker Management System. The dbx DriveRack PA2 is a fundamental component in the audio chain, especially for any live performance where microphones and/or musical instruments are used. It is not only used as an active crossover, but it is also used to precisely tune the equalization of the speakers to the venue, to achieve a smoother, more accurate and more natural-sounding in-room frequency response. Furthermore, it offers compression, limiting and speaker time alignment, while also having numerous additional system-tuning and sonic optimization capabilities. It also includes an advanced feedback suppression feature, which automatically finds and dials out any problematic feedback-producing frequencies, without adversely affecting the audio system's tone.

Our selection of speakers includes Yamaha DSR115 15-inch active speakers, QSC KLA12 12-inch active line-array speakers, QSC K12 12-inch active speakers, QSC K10.2 10-inch active speakers, QSC CP8 8-inch active speakers, and QSC KW181 18-inch active subwoofers.

Speaker stands are usually used in conjunction with the speakers, and for a professional touch, we usually cover speaker and light stands with either black or white stretch covers. The white stretch covers can also be illuminated from within, to complement the decor or to add some colour to the event.

Lighting, Lasers, Floodlights & Effects

We have a large selection of intelligent LED effect lighting, including Chauvet scanners, Chauvet Core wash lights, beamZ moving-heads, Stagg mini moving-heads, UV lights or blacklights, UV floodlights, and Laserworld full-colour lasers.

Our Chauvet high-output fog machines will quickly fill large venues or outdoor areas with a thick cloud of smoke. They are mostly used outdoors. A high-output hazer is also available. A hazer creates an unobtrusive fine mist, which makes light beams more visible. Hazers are typically used in combination with stage and theater lighting, where you do not necessarily want thick clouds of smoke.

Our cold spark machines produce spectacular spark fountains up to five meters high. Since the spark height is fully adjustable and no smoke, odour, or hazardous residue is produced, they are suitable and safe for both indoor and outdoor use.

The mini moving-heads can be used to illuminate specific areas or objects, or they can be used to create mood-lighting, or up-lighting or even as coloured or white strobe lights - simple lights with endless possibilities. Each wash light's colour is independently adjustable over the full spectrum of visible light.

Instead of traditional PAR cans, we use Chauvet EVE series warm white and variable white LED wash lights. Having LEDs as the light source, they run much cooler and use a fraction of the electricity compared to traditional filament-type PAR cans. They also feature a completely silent fan-less design and flicker-free high-frequency dimming, without the need for dimmer packs. Like traditional PAR cans, they are equipped with gel frame holders and barn doors.

Our Chauvet 120ST followspot, with its very bright 120W LED, emits a tight beam to highlight actors on stage from a distance. It has a built-in CTO filter that lowers the colour temperature to match tungsten lamps and can be controlled manually or remotely via DMX.

The mirror ball or disco ball is timeless and a must-have for any 80's party.

We also have a large selection of LED floodlights ranging from 30W to 100W each. These floodlights can be individually and remotely controlled using wireless DMX.

Projection & large-format TVs

Our Optoma ZH406ST Full HD ultra-bright laser projectors are the perfect choice for projecting music videos, movies, presentations, slideshows, images, photos, etc. They produce crisp images even in well-lit areas. Our older Optoma GT750 HD projectors are not as bright, but still perfect for venues with little to no ambient light. All the projectors feature short-throw lenses. Their short-throw lenses enable us to place the projectors much closer to the screens, and thus the set-up requires less space.

We have two 100-inch and two 82-inch projection screens, all with 16:9 aspect ratios, and all screens can be used for front-projection, where the projector is placed in front of the screen, or rear-projection, where the projector is placed behind the screen. These screens and the projectors can be used in horizontal or vertical orientation. Horizontal orientation will typically be used for movies and music videos, while vertical orientation can be used for displaying vertical corporate banners or to display portrait photos of pageant contestants next to a stage or ramp.

Large-format TV options include four Samsung 65-inch 4K Smart TVs, either with trolley stands, or truss totems as stands. We have a Samsung 40-inch Full HD TV which can be mounted on a stand, and which is perfect for displaying photos, information, directions, seating arrangements, etc. Alternatively, it can be used as a comfort monitor, placed in front of a lectern and allowing speakers to glance down at their slides, notes, or countdown timer while maintaining a natural connection with the audience.

LED screens, LED backdrops and digital mobile scoreboards

Take your event to the next level with our state-of-the-art modular LED screens. Our high-resolution LED screens can be used indoors and outdoors, even in direct sunlight, and are the ideal solution for when the ambient light is too bright to use projectors. The individual 0.5m x 0.5m cabinets can be interlocked to create one or more screens of the required dimensions. The screen can also be constructed with a curve, which is usually preferred to a flat screen, when it is used as a backdrop.

LED screens are frequently used as digital standees, like traditional pull-up banners, but with the added advantage of displaying non-static content.

These screens are also ideal for outdoor movies, and we can add 6-channel surround sound for an unforgettable movie experience.

We also use LED screens for mobile digital scoreboards, constructed to the required shapes and sizes.

Streaming

We live-stream events to YouTube and Facebook, and facilitate meetings, conferences and webinars via Zoom, Skype and Teams. The audio and video feed can also be presented to an audience or to local attendees of a meeting or conference, using a sound system for the audio, and LED screens, projection screens and/or large-format TVs for the video.

For very basic video feeds we use a LogiTech C920 full HD webcam mounted on a tripod. For multi-camera video streaming and live video feeds, we make use of Canon cameras, supporting 4K video. We use Blackmagicdesign ATEM Mini Pro video switchers to switch between the various video sources, e.g., cameras, laptops, media players, etc. These video switchers also support various digital video effects, like advanced chroma key (green screen), still image overlays and captions, picture-in-picture and various professional broadcast transitions.

Godox LED500 video lights are used for illumination. If on-camera audio needs to be captured, we use Rode VideoMicro microphones. These microphones provide higher quality audio than the camera's built-in microphones and their audio pickup pattern is more directional and therefore eliminates background noise.

DJ Equipment

The all-in-one DJ console is used for most of our DJ events. The source of the music and videos is an ASUS i7 laptop running Virtual DJ, with another ASUS i7 laptop as backup. Virtual DJ is controlled using a Gemini CNTRL-7 DJ controller. The DJ console also includes one Sennheiser EW-D digital wireless microphone system with the option of either a handheld or headset microphone.

Read more about our DJ options

Final touches

We usually place DJ screens in front of the DJ tables to hide cables and equipment. These screens can be illuminated from behind to create an awesome visual effect. We try not to run any cabling across a floor or doorway, but sometimes you don't have a choice. In such situations, the cabling will be covered with cable covers.

The story behind our Yamaha and QSC speakers

You might ask why we've decided on Yamaha and QSC speakers... Well, we all start small with simple and affordable equipment, and we are usually happy with the way our rig sounds, but then, one day, you attend an event, and you are blown away by the sound. That happened to me a couple of years ago when I heard Yamaha DSR115's at a live event. Using a variety of 12-inch and 15-inch Wharfedale Titans and 15-inch Titan active subwoofers at the time, I've always leaned towards the 15-inch JBL EONs, because musically they always sounded so much better. But after hearing the Yamaha DSRs, I could not stop thinking about them. That is where all the fun started.

I went to about six or seven different music stores, dragged my family with me, and we compared a lot of speakers side-by-side, listening to the same tracks on all the speakers. After comparing about twelve different brands and models, all 12-inch and 15-inch tops, two of them stood out head-and-shoulders above the rest: the 15-inch Yamaha DSR115 and the 12-inch QSC K12. Musically the QSC K12 sounded even better than the Yamaha, and blew everything else out of the water, including the 15-inch JBL EONs, and the 15-inch Turbosound iQ15, although the QSC K12 was only a 12-inch speaker. While the Yamaha DSR115s musically compare very well to the QSC K12s, they are a bit more powerful and have a lower frequency response, mostly because of the wooden enclosure and 15-inch driver.

The choice was obvious, but the Yamaha DSR115s were just a little bit too expensive, so I went for four of the slightly cheaper QSC K12s. Soon after purchasing the K12s, I was contacted by one of the music stores where I've listened to the Yamaha DSR115s previously. They had a second-hand pair of Yamaha DSRs, which were about a week old. The client decided to purchase a line-array system instead and returned the DSRs, and I got them at a very reasonable price. But it did not stop there; you must have subwoofers to complement the tops, so the whole process started all over again. I did not want bandpass-design subwoofers, which ruled out the Yamaha subwoofers matching the DSR115s.

After spending hours on forums and reading hundreds of posts about subwoofer recommendations, experiences and comparisons I've narrowed it down to a handful of options. I then listened and compared the different brands and models, but as was confirmed in many posts all over the internet, the winner was clear: the 18-inch QSC KW181. They have a lot of punch and a lot of power, and musically they sound exceptional.

Over the years the speaker family grew quite a bit, and our most recent addition to the family are the 12-inch QSC KLA12 active line-array speakers. These beasts sound as good as the K12s, but with a bit more on the low-end, and since they are line-array speakers, vertically covering only 18° each, you can combine them to cover a much larger area without introducing a combing effect on mid and high frequencies. The KLA12s are great all-rounders; whether they are used on their own, in an array, or paired on top of a speaker stand or KW181, they are simply awesome.

Fortunately, I'm not the only one who loves the sound of QSC – below are a few links to other inspiring stories:

QSC Powers Jordan Rudess' KeyFest at Sweetwater

Dweezil Zappa Chooses QSC as Reference for Classic Guitar Tones

QSC K Series Inducted into the NAMM TECnology Hall of Fame