150 sound engineers and audio technicians in United Kingdom 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.
Reviews from real clients total 104, averaging 5 out of 5. Rates start at £75, with most bookings landing around £250 depending on channel count, rig size and how long the day runs.
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Sound Systems / PA Systems in United KingdomA sound engineer takes responsibility for everything the audience actually hears: gain structure at the desk, monitor mixes the performers can work with, and a PA sized to the room rather than to the booking. Engineers in United Kingdom know which venues have house systems worth using and which need a rig bringing in, which is usually the difference between a smooth get-in and a rushed one.
A standard booking runs from get-in and rigging through line checks and soundcheck to the show itself, then the de-rig. Expect the engineer to ask for a stage plan and input list in advance, and to handle microphone placement, EQ and levels live rather than setting and leaving. For speech-led events the work is different again: radio mic management, feedback control and a clean feed for any recording or stream.
Rates for sound engineers in United Kingdom run from £75 to £600+, with most bookings around £250. 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.
The average price for Sound Technicians / Engineers available in United Kingdom is £250 (GBP). Above you will also find a budget price and high end price. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.
Based on 79 enquiries for Sound Technicians / Engineers at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 13 October 2026.
1990 Lighting
"We booked 1990 Lighting for our company event and they did an amazing job. Communication was easy from the start and the setup on the day was seamless. The lighting gave the room a real wow factor and tied the whole event together."
Award Winning Dave Collins Roadshow
"Dave was our DJ for our 50th party. He was brilliant. Very friendly. Listened to our choice of music and I spent most the night on dancefloor because the tunes were so good. Keep up the great work Dave 👍 see you for our 60th ! 😀"
Audio Mobile Stage Hire Nottingham
"Excellent service from Jonathan and the team, great communication throughout. A special thank you for accommodating our stage set up requests at short notice. Would recommend and use again for other events."
GK Electronics
"I engaged GK Electronics to run an international psychotherapy conference for me in June 2023 at Polhawn Fort in Cornwall, and from the very first conversation with Gary, I was sure they were the right team/company for the job.
Gary was very clear in talking me through all the various options, and listening to my requirements and needs. I explained that as a therapist, academic and event planner I had no knowledge of anything technical and from that point on Gary made sure he spoke about the technical aspects in a way I would understand and be able to follow.
The 3 day event was very complex, not least because it involved a range of speakers, using different platforms and formats for their presentations, a number of workshops we needed specialist audio visuals for, and a marquee where the keynote lectures would take place.
We also needed to film the event to make CPD packages to sell after the conference and so the weather was a big factor in deciding where the main programme would take place. If we filmed inside the fort it would be a very different venue to prepare for with low vaulted ceilings and pillars to work around. The marquee was easier but if it rained it would have made filming difficult, so the decision on which space to stage the event in needed to be last minute. Gary and his team member Nick were so accommodating for this, and planned for every eventuality.
The venue was on a peninsular cliff edge and so required them to transport all the equipment to the bottom lawn to be set up either in the main fort or the marquee. Fortunately the weather was favourable and so we did the entire conference in the marquee, but this required them to set up screens, a stage, lighting and sound equipment. They had a complete deck of controls and used this skilfully across the weekend to make sure the sound was always at an optimum level and working well.
They were so patient and considerate of the needs of the conference to meet a range of delegates with disabilities, such as hearing impairments, and sight issues.
Both Gary and Nick paid great attention to detail, and helped each of the speakers feel safe and secure in delivering their presentations, because of their expertise and advance planning. This in turn made me feel confident and secure in the knowledge that I had amazing technical support available 24/7 throughout the event.
I could not have pulled off this event without the skills and support of GK Electronics and am so grateful to both Gary and Nick for their ability to be flexible, technically amazing and relaxed and easy going too. I would recommend them 100% and will certainly be using them again in future. Wonderful people and a great package of expertise and friendly support."
PR Production Services Ltd
"PR Productions gives a great service. Pete Richards has provided lighting for our last two theatre productions and has always been helpful, efficient and calm. He delivers what he promises and his creative lighting has transformed our musicals. It is quite a rare thing to find an experienced technician who is outstanding in the work he produces as well as being a very pleasant person to work with. Pete Richards is that man. Libby Wall, producer with Jacob's Well Productions"
Prestige Sound Southampton
"We've used Prestige sound 3 times at huge award ceremonies this year and they have been amazing every time!
Quick set ups, brilliant sound, great flexibility and easy to work with.
Would highly recommend to anyone!
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