Hiring a PA system for a small event is much simpler than most people fear. You do not need to understand audio, you do not need a van, and you do not need to spend a fortune. You need the right bit of kit and someone to show you how to switch it on.
Whether it is a birthday, a community do, a presentation, or a small party, here is exactly how PA hire works with us.
Work out what you actually need
For a small event, the honest answer is usually less than you think. Most need a simple PA: a couple of speakers on stands, a controller you plug a phone or laptop into for music, and a wireless microphone or two for speeches or announcements.
You can hire pretty much anything from us, from a single microphone up to a full production rig, but for a small event the simple package is almost always the right call. If you tell us what the event is and roughly how many people are coming, we will point you to the right thing rather than the biggest thing.
No minimum spend, and a one-day minimum
There is no minimum spend with us. If all you need is one microphone, that is a perfectly normal thing to hire, and nobody will try to upsell you a PA you do not want.
The minimum hire period is one day. Individual microphones start from £5 plus VAT per day, and that includes a free stand and cable, so there is nothing extra to find. Pricing on the larger items varies too much to list, so it is best to enquire, and we run packages and seasonal discounts through the year. If you are a school, ask about our academic pricing on wireless microphones, which exists specifically to help schools run their own shows.
The clever bit: three-day week pricing
This is the detail that makes weekend events good value. If you hire for more than three days, you are only charged for three, and you can keep the equipment for up to seven.
In practice that means you can collect on a Thursday, have the kit all weekend, and return it on the Monday, and still only pay the three-day rate. For most small events that gives you time to set up, test, run the day, and bring it back without any rush.
Collection, delivery, and a quick lesson
You have options on getting the kit. We deliver and collect locally, you are very welcome to self-collect from our base in Llay, Wrexham, and for anywhere further afield we can arrange pricing through a local courier.
The part that puts people at ease is the training. Whoever collects gets a quick in-house run-through so they know how to set it up and use it. You leave knowing what to do, not guessing.
My advice is always the same: collect a day or two early, set it up at home or at the venue, and have a five-minute test. That little bit of preparation is the difference between a relaxed event and a stressful one.
When a small PA is not enough
Hiring is the right answer for most small events. Sometimes, though, the job is bigger than a dry hire, and at that point a production company doing the setup is worth it. If you are not sure which side of the line your event falls on, just ask, and we will tell you straight.
If your event is a wedding, we have a guide specifically on mic hire for weddings that covers the dedicated wedding package. For everything else, our full range of PA and equipment hire is there to draw on.
Frequently asked questions
How do I hire a PA system for a small event?
Tell us what the event is and roughly how many people, and we will match you to a simple PA you can run yourself. Collect from Llay, Wrexham, or we deliver locally, with a quick training session at collection.
Is there a minimum spend or minimum hire period?
No minimum spend, so you can hire a single microphone. The minimum hire period is one day, and microphones start from £5 plus VAT per day including a free stand and cable.
How does three-day week pricing work?
Hire for more than three days and you are only charged for three but can keep the kit for up to seven. Collect Thursday, return Monday, three-day charge.
Do you deliver PA hire, or is it collection only?
Both. We deliver and collect locally, you can self-collect from Llay, Wrexham, and for further afield we can arrange a courier.
Hiring a PA system in North Wales?
We make small-event PA hire simple, affordable, and stress-free, with training at collection so you are never left guessing.
Get in touch and tell us about your event.
Darren Hughes is Director of Pivotal Sound & Lighting, an AV and event production company based in Llay, Wrexham, North Wales. Alongside full event production and installation, PSL offers PA, microphone, and lighting hire across North Wales and the wider UK.