Sound Technicians / Engineers for Hire in Calgary

86 sound engineers and audio technicians in Calgary, Alberta, Canada are available to hire, covering mixing desk operation, PA and monitor setup, microphone placement and line checks. Most work across weddings, concerts, conferences and recording sessions, and will quote against a stage plan and input list rather than a guessed day rate.

Of the 86 suppliers listed here, 3 are based within 30 miles of Calgary. The other 83 are willing to travel there.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 48 reviews of Sound Technicians / Engineers
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Production for live music and dj

Calgary

Alberta

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DJ, Sound & Lighting rentals from small to big events

Calgary

Alberta

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South Asian, Bollywood, Punjabi DJ/live sound/ lighting services

Calgary

Alberta

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Willing to travel to Calgary

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Dj and Photobooth Services

Edmonton

Alberta · 175 miles away

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Basis Audio and lighting package for 250 audience

Saskatoon

Saskatchewan · 327 miles away

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A/V Company

Portland

Oregon, United States · 549 miles away

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Mobile stage sound and lights. Concerts weddings speaking events.

Grand Junction

Colorado, United States · 870 miles away

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Full production events company. Sound, Lights and production for all events

Denver

Colorado, United States · 896 miles away

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Production company

Sacramento

California, United States · 934 miles away

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Full service event production company specializing in South Asian Events

San Francisco

California, United States · 1,004 miles away

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Grammy Nominated Audio Engineer / Producer

Omaha

Nebraska, United States · 1,096 miles away

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Book from $450 (USD)

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Lighting design programming implementation rentals

Rancho Santa Margarita

California, United States · 1,216 miles away

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Full Service Staging/Trade show

Huntington Beach

California, United States · 1,218 miles away

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Sound designer and engineer available

Phoenix

Arizona, United States · 1,220 miles away

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Entertainment Production - Sound, Lighting, Staging, Generators, Power Distro

Woodstock

Illinois, United States · 1,347 miles away

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Videography and Streaming Services

Chicago

Illinois, United States · 1,399 miles away

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Concert and Event Productions

Mishawaka

Indiana, United States · 1,469 miles away

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Production, Producer, Talent Buying, Audio, Video, Lighting, Staging, Ticketing.

Fort Worth

Texas, United States · 1,524 miles away

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Rates for sound engineers in Calgary run from $140 to $1,000+, with most bookings around $500. Channel count is the main driver, followed by the length of the day and whether the engineer supplies the PA or works on a system already in the room. A single speaker on a small PA sits at the bottom of that range; a full band with monitor mixes and a recording feed sits near the top. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

Reviews of Sound Technicians / Engineers available in Calgary

5/5 from 48 reviews
Photo of Entertainment Services and Products Entertainment Services and Products "Great recommendation of the bands Super super night! Memories of our wedding featured the band" Based in Calgary, Alberta Paul Stanley - Wedding Photo of Mystica Entertainment Mystica Entertainment "This professional team took all my information and ideas, they showed up early and ready to set-up. They were amazing and supportive. Their work made my event a complete success!! They played great music, they are punctual and precise. They listen to your needs and create dreams. I can’t thank this team enough. I would highly recommend this for any DJ services" Based in Edmonton, Alberta (175 miles from Calgary) Jenni Jenni VanMarrum - Sashbear Photo of Lost Productions PDX Lost Productions PDX "I hired Lost Productions to set up lighting for my Music Festival, The Campout. David went ABOVE AND BEYOND my expectations in every aspect. From his work, to professionalism, and communication. 10/10 recommend and will be hiring him again! - The Campout Music Festival" Based in Portland, Oregon, United States (549 miles from Calgary) Kelsey Boomhower - The Campout Music Festival Photo of Timothy Zick Timothy Zick "We are so grateful we crossed paths with Tim. With professionalism and expertise, Tim was able to handle our project efficiently. But not just handle it, he made us feel like a part of the process. He made something typically difficult to understand so fun to be a part of. Tim's got a great ear for quality and his experience in live sound is such an asset. Give him a call, you'll be glad you did!" Based in Omaha, Nebraska, United States (1,096 miles from Calgary) Robert and Shelly Photo of Redrocket Productions Redrocket Productions "After our first time working with REDROCKET PRODUCTIONS we knew we would never use anyone else! They provide top of the line equipment, experience, and professionalism. They deliver MORE than promised. It puts our minds at ease knowing our national acts will be cared for, and their requests will be met. They arrive early, and are ready when we are. Thank you REDROCKET! We look forward to our upcoming concerts in 2020 with you" Based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1,908 miles from Calgary) Lisa Yeater Photo of Purple Elk Productions Purple Elk Productions "Great sound. You don't have to worry when he's at the helm. He's very professional and he know his stuff!" Based in Manchester, England, United Kingdom (4,210 miles from Calgary) Anton Le Verme

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for sound technicians / engineers on Gig Heaven is $500, with rates from $140 to $1,000+. Cost varies based on the technician's experience, the length of the event and the complexity of the audio setup. A professional sound engineer manages mixing, levels and equipment throughout the event, ensuring balanced audio for live music and speeches.

The sound technicians / engineers manage the sound and audio at events, including setting up PA systems, mixing live music, managing microphone levels, running soundchecks and ensuring clear, balanced audio throughout the event. A professional engineer can make a significant difference to the quality of live music and speech at any venue.

Hiring sound technicians / engineers is essential for live music events, conferences with multiple speakers, festivals, theatre productions, award ceremonies and any event where professional sound management is needed. Having a dedicated engineer allows performers and speakers to focus on their delivery while the sound is managed by a specialist.

Some sound technicians / engineers bring their own sound equipment, while others operate equipment already provided at the venue. Many offer both options. It is advisable to discuss what equipment is available at the venue and what the engineer needs to supply.

For large events or busy dates, several weeks to months of notice is recommended. Smaller events may be possible at shorter notice. Gig Heaven recommends making enquiries as early as possible, especially if the engineer also needs to supply equipment.

Yes, either add suppliers to your favourites and contact them all at once, or use the find a supplier wizard.

Booking as early as possible increases the chance of securing your supplier's availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many suppliers also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged bookings for clients with just a few hours' notice.

Contact the supplier you are interested in booking by clicking "Contact Now" on their listing. Discuss your requirements using our messaging system or join a video meeting (like a Zoom-call) to speak face-to-face. Once you are ready to confirm your booking, simply ask the supplier to send you a contract, which you can agree to online, or request amendments. Once you agree to the contract you will be asked to pay a 10% booking fee to confirm the booking, with the balance payable directly to the supplier by the due date you've agreed on.

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