Sound System Rentals

The Boulder Arts Council (BArtC) maintains a professional inventory of sound equipment to support residents and organizations in Boulder and the surrounding areas. 

​Whether you are hosting a solo performance or a full-scale band, we have a system to meet your needs

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Available Systems

• Basic System: Best for simple setups like voice amplification, solo performers, or background music. This system is easy to set up and allows for the connection of an iPhone, guitar, or keyboard.
  • Includes: 2 speakers with stands/cables, 1 microphone with stand/cable, and no mixer.
• Full Sound System: A scalable system for complex events and live bands.
  • Includes: 16-channel mixer, 11 microphones, 2 main speakers, 4 monitor speakers, a subwoofer, and all necessary stands, cables, and adapters.
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Rental Rates

• Standard Rates: $150/day (Basic) or $350/day (Full).
• Discounted Rates for 84716 Residents: $75/day (Basic) or $150/day (Full). These apply to events specifically for Boulder residents or organizations.
• Fee Waivers: BArtC may waive fees for free events open to the public that are sponsored by a town organization or nonprofit.
  
  

Mandatory "Approved Sound Person" (ASP) To ensure the equipment is handled correctly, all rentals must be operated by a BArtC Approved Sound Person (ASP).

• Renters are responsible for hiring their own ASP from our approved list.
• The ASP is responsible for the transport, setup, operation, and return of the gear.
• Suggested ASP Rates: $25/hr for Basic Systems and $50/hr for Full Systems (experts)

“Art is a nation’s most precious heritage.  For it is in our works of art that we reveal to ourselves and to
​others the inner vision which guides us as a nation.  And where there is no vision, the people perish.”
~ Lyndon Johnson, on signing into existence the National Endowment on the Arts