Sound Hire

Professional sound equipment hire including mixing consoles, speakers, microphones and PA systems. Dry hire or with experienced sound engineers.

Dry & Wet Hire Available 29 items
29 items

Consoles & Multicores

Behringer 4 Channel Mixer hire — Sound Dry & Wet Hire

Behringer 4 Channel Mixer

Compact 4-channel mixing desk ideal for small events and basic sound reinforcement.

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Behringer SD8 Digital Stage Box hire — Sound Dry & Wet Hire

Behringer SD8 Digital Stage Box

Digital stage box for Behringer/Midas systems allowing remote stage connectivity.

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Behringer WING-Bk hire — Sound Dry & Wet Hire

Behringer WING-Bk

Behringer WING digital mixing console with 48 inputs, 28 busses and 8 stereo matrixes. Advanced workflow and premium pre...

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Behringer X32 Digital Mixer hire — Sound Dry & Wet Hire

Behringer X32 Digital Mixer

Industry standard 40-input digital mixing console with 25 motorised faders and comprehensive processing.

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Behringer XR-16 Digital Mixer hire — Sound Dry & Wet Hire

Behringer XR-16 Digital Mixer

Compact 16-input digital mixer with wireless tablet control. Perfect for smaller venues and events.

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Midas DL32 Digital Multicore hire — Sound Dry & Wet Hire

Midas DL32 Digital Multicore

32-input digital stage box featuring Midas premium microphone preamps and high-quality conversion.

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Speakers

the box pro Achat 104 hire — Sound Dry & Wet Hire

the box pro Achat 104

Professional passive 10" speaker system with high SPL output for live sound reinforcement.

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M-AUDIO BX5D2 Studio Monitor hire — Sound Dry & Wet Hire

M-AUDIO BX5D2 Studio Monitor

5" active studio reference monitors for accurate sound reproduction in studio environments.

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T-Box 50w Monitor hire — Sound Dry & Wet Hire

T-Box 50w Monitor

50-watt active wedge monitor for stage foldback applications.

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Wharfdale SVP-x15 300w hire — Sound Dry & Wet Hire

Wharfdale SVP-x15 300w

300-watt 15" passive speaker delivering powerful low-end and clear vocal reproduction.

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Alto TS215S Speaker hire — Sound Dry & Wet Hire

Alto TS215S Speaker

Active 15" subwoofer providing deep low frequency extension for live sound systems.

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Alto TS415 Speaker hire — Sound Dry & Wet Hire

Alto TS415 Speaker

Active 15" full-range speaker with 1500W peak power for high-impact sound reinforcement.

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Radio Microphones & Accessories

Sennheiser EW500 G3 8way Rack hire — Sound Dry & Wet Hire

Sennheiser EW500 G3 8way Rack

Professional 8-channel wireless microphone system in rackmount configuration with Sennheiser EW500 G3 receivers.

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Sennheiser XSW Bodypack Radio Microphone hire — Sound Dry & Wet Hire

Sennheiser XSW Bodypack Radio Microphone

Sennheiser XSW wireless bodypack transmitter with choice of lavalier or headset microphone.

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Sennheiser XSW Handheld Radio Microphone hire — Sound Dry & Wet Hire

Sennheiser XSW Handheld Radio Microphone

Sennheiser XSW wireless handheld microphone system with dynamic capsule.

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Flesh Headsets (3.5mm Locking Jack) hire — Sound Dry & Wet Hire

Flesh Headsets (3.5mm Locking Jack)

Lightweight flesh-coloured headset microphones with 3.5mm locking jack connector.

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Sennheiser XSW 4way Radio Microphone Case hire — Sound Dry & Wet Hire

Sennheiser XSW 4way Radio Microphone Case

Flight case housing 4 Sennheiser XSW wireless microphone systems with antennas and power distribution.

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Amplifiers & DI Boxes

the t.amp E-800 hire — Sound Dry & Wet Hire

the t.amp E-800

Professional 2-channel power amplifier delivering clean amplification for passive speaker systems.

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Klark Teknik DN200 V2 2-Channel Active DI Box hire — Sound Dry & Wet Hire

Klark Teknik DN200 V2 2-Channel Active DI Box

High-quality 2-channel active DI box with Klark Teknik transformer isolation and premium components.

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Active DI Box hire — Sound Dry & Wet Hire

Active DI Box

Standard active direct injection box for connecting unbalanced signals to mixing consoles.

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IMG Passive DI Box hire — Sound Dry & Wet Hire

IMG Passive DI Box

Passive DI box for clean signal conversion and ground isolation.

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IMG StageLine Amp 500w hire — Sound Dry & Wet Hire

IMG StageLine Amp 500w

500-watt power amplifier for reliable sound reinforcement in medium-sized venues.

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Microphones

T.Bone OVID CC100 Instrument Microphone hire — Sound Dry & Wet Hire

T.Bone OVID CC100 Instrument Microphone

Instrument condenser microphone ideal for guitar cabs, brass and percussion.

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Behringer C2 Microphone hire — Sound Dry & Wet Hire

Behringer C2 Microphone

Small-diaphragm condenser microphone pair ideal for overheads, choirs and acoustic instruments.

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Pyle 7 Piece Drum Mic Kit hire — Sound Dry & Wet Hire

Pyle 7 Piece Drum Mic Kit

Complete 7-piece drum microphone kit including kick, snare, tom and overhead microphones with clips and case.

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Pyle PDMIC78 hire — Sound Dry & Wet Hire

Pyle PDMIC78

Dynamic vocal microphone with cardioid pickup pattern. Suitable for live vocal applications.

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Shure SM58 hire — Sound Dry & Wet Hire

Shure SM58

Industry standard dynamic vocal microphone with cardioid polar pattern and tailored frequency response.

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Shure SM58a hire — Sound Dry & Wet Hire

Shure SM58a

Shure SM58 variant with additional grille protection and enhanced durability for touring applications.

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In-Ear Monitoring

Behringer Power Play In-Ear P1 hire — Sound Dry & Wet Hire

Behringer Power Play In-Ear P1

Personal in-ear monitoring amplifier with stereo aux input and individual mix control.

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Professional Sound Hire for Every Production

From intimate school halls to full-capacity theatres across the North East — we supply Behringer, Midas, Sennheiser, Alto and Wharfdale PA systems, digital consoles and wireless microphones for every performance.

Sennheiser Wireless Microphones

EW500 G3 and XSW series — handheld, bodypack, headset and lavalier options for any production size. Multi-channel rack systems available.

Digital Mixing Consoles

Behringer X32, WING and Midas DL32 stage box — up to 48 inputs, 25 motorised faders, full show programming and operation included on wet hire.

PA Systems & Speakers

Passive and active systems from Alto (TS415, TS215S), the box pro Achat 104, and Wharfdale SVP-x15 — from solo acts to full theatre capacities.

Experienced Engineers

Dry hire or with dedicated sound engineers — over a decade of live sound experience across theatre, music and events in Newcastle and the North East.

Where Our Sound Hire Has Been Used

We've supplied sound equipment and engineering for productions at venues across the North East and beyond, including theatres, schools, community venues and outdoor events.

Theatre Royal, Newcastle
Tyne Theatre & Opera House
Playhouse Whitley Bay
School & Academy Productions
Community Pantomimes
Live Music & Band Events

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Most Requested Sound Items

Popular choices for schools, theatres and events across the North East

Behringer 4 Channel Mixer Dry & Wet Hire

Behringer 4 Channel Mixer

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Behringer SD8 Digital Stage Box Dry & Wet Hire

Behringer SD8 Digital Stage Box

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Behringer WING-Bk Dry & Wet Hire

Behringer WING-Bk

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Behringer X32 Digital Mixer Dry & Wet Hire

Behringer X32 Digital Mixer

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How Hire Works

From first enquiry to collection — here's how our hire process works:

1. Get in Touch

Browse our catalogue and send us your requirements. We'll confirm availability and provide a quote within hours.

2. Confirm Booking

We'll prepare your equipment and schedule delivery or collection. A deposit may be required for larger bookings.

3. Delivery & Setup

We deliver, set up and test all equipment before your event or rehearsal. Full technical support available.

4. Collection

After your production, we collect all equipment. No hassle, no hidden charges — just straightforward hire.

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your venue size and audience numbers. For small venues (up to 100 people), a pair of 10" or 12" speakers with a subwoofer is usually sufficient. Medium venues (100-300) benefit from 15" speakers and dual subs. For large theatres (300+), we recommend our full PA systems with line array or multi-speaker setups. Contact us for a free site assessment.
Yes, we offer a wide range of wireless microphone systems including headset and lapel options, perfect for school productions and musical theatre. Our Sennheiser and Shure systems deliver clear, reliable audio. We typically recommend 8-16 wireless channels for school musicals, depending on cast size.
Absolutely. We provide complete band PA packages including mains speakers, subs, monitors, digital mixing consoles, stage boxes, and all cabling. We are one of the largest band hire companies in the North East with systems ranging from small club setups to full festival-grade rigs.
Wet hire includes a dedicated sound engineer who handles system setup, soundcheck, live mixing during the performance, and pack-down. You get professional-grade sound without needing your own technical team. The engineer works with you beforehand to understand your show\u2019s requirements.
Yes, we supply active and passive wedge monitors, in-ear monitoring systems (IEMs), and side-fill speakers. Our monitor setups ensure performers can hear themselves clearly on stage. We can provide individual monitor mixes for each performer.
Dry hire is equipment-only - you operate it yourself. Wet hire includes an experienced operator as part of the package. Both options are available on most items.
Yes. We deliver, set up and test all equipment. For wet hire, our operators manage the full technical setup and show operation. Delivery within the North East is included on most bookings.
We recommend booking as early as possible - popular items book up weeks in advance during busy seasons. Last-minute bookings are possible on a best-effort basis.
We cover Newcastle, Gateshead, North and South Tyneside, Sunderland, County Durham, and the whole of the UK on request. Free local delivery is included on most full-production hires.
Yes. We welcome visits to our Newcastle base to view equipment before booking. Contact us to arrange an appointment.

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What Our Customers Say

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"Many thanks for your work on our very successful production of We Will Rock You. North East Theatre Supplies were an integral part of the team and ver..."
Head of Drama, High School (North East)
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"North East Theatre Supplies have been an invaluable asset to our shows for the past 6 years. Their expertise in sound and lighting has helped elevate ..."
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"A huge thank you to North East Theatre Supplies who provided lighting, star cloth and sound for yet another one of our dance shows! I couldn't recomme..."
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