Exhibition sound system rental: a complete guide
Directional sound for stands, stages and presentation areas in busy halls.
- Typical audience: 200 to 5,000 guests
- Corporate and professional
Exhibition halls are noisy, echoey and full of competing stands. Sound has to reach the audience at a presentation area without spilling into the next stand, which means directional speakers, careful levels and often a limit set by the organiser.
Suppliers who work in exhibition centres know the rules for rigging, power and noise and can supply equipment for a stand, a stage or a whole hall.
What you will need
- Directional speakers that keep sound within your stand
- Microphones for presenters and demonstrations
- Presentation and video playback audio
- A compact, tidy setup that suits a stand
- Compliance with organiser sound limits and rigging rules
Recommended setup by audience size
- Stand or small stage
- Two compact directional speakers, one or two wireless microphones and a small mixer.
- Presentation theatre
- A speech-optimised stereo system, a console and four microphones.
- Large hall stage
- A line array or multi-speaker system, monitors and a technician.
Recommended equipment
PA Speakers
Compact powered speakers that can be aimed at your audience.
Wireless Microphones
Wireless microphones for presenters and demonstrators.
Conference Audio
Table and lectern microphones for presentation areas.
Complete PA Packages
A compact package that fits a stand.
Line Array Systems
Line arrays for large halls and main stages.
Before you book
- Organiser rules on sound level, rigging and power
- Stand or stage size, where speakers can be placed
- Setup and dismantle times set by the venue
- Presentation schedule and playback sources
- Rules for delivery access and loading
Practical tips
- Ask the organiser for the sound limit before you order.
- Aim speakers down at your audience to reduce spill.
- Use compact equipment that can be installed quickly.
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Frequently asked questions
- How loud can sound be on an exhibition stand?
- Organisers usually set a limit. Ask for it in writing and choose equipment that sounds clear at that level.
- Do I need special rigging?
- Some venues restrict rigging. Ask your supplier to work with the organiser on approved fixings and power.