Rates — PA Hire, Tuning, Training & Consulting | ABP Audiovisual
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Clear pricing, no surprises.

The PA hire fee is simply the system size × the duration of your event. Every package below includes an experienced engineer to deliver, set up, operate and pack up. Prefer a fixed quote? Call 03 8548 7801.

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Every package includes an engineer who knows the desk.

COMPACT PA SYSTEM
$330 /day + $98/hr onsite
FROM · INC GST

Compact but powerful full‑range PA. Ideal for indoor & outdoor public events, corporate functions, school activities, speech nights, weddings, church groups, duos, trios and small bands.

  • Delivery, setup & operation included
  • ~60 min setup · 45 min pack‑up
  • On-site engineer every booking
MEDIUM PA SYSTEM
$770 /day + $109/hr onsite
FROM · INC GST

Over 7,500 W RMS front‑of‑house. Ideal for larger indoor and moderate outdoor events, original & cover bands. PreSonus StudioLive 32 with iPad remote delivers six independent foldback mixes.

  • 6 independent foldback mixes
  • Live multitrack recording (+$150)
  • ~2 hr setup · 90 min pack‑up
LINE ARRAY
LARGE CONCERT PA
$1,750 /day + $149/hr onsite
FROM · INC GST

Our Worx Audio / PreSonus Commercial XL1 Line Array — the latest line‑array technology, 10,000 W+ RMS FOH. Perfect for large indoor & outdoor events and carols by candlelight. Comes with a crew of two engineers.

  • Crew of two experienced engineers
  • 6× Sennheiser EW‑100 wireless mics
  • Scaffold towers on request

Need radio mics, projectors, screens, in‑ear monitoring, backline, staging or a fully bespoke rig? That's no problem — ask for a quote and we'll build the right package. These tiers power our full live‑event production →

OPERATOR TRAINING
$428 /3‑hour session, inc GST

Hands‑on training on your own equipment, with a printed colour booklet. Covers system basics, mic selection, EQ, mixing, foldback, eliminating feedback and working with difficult rooms.

Max 6 participants. Church musicians welcome at no charge (unless also operating). See the training overview →

CONSULTING & TROUBLESHOOTING
$131 /hour, inc GST

A fixed hourly rate with no charge for travel within metro Melbourne. Quote any job and we'll charge only the quoted amount, or work time‑and‑materials with a clear, itemised invoice.

Minimum booking 2 hours. See troubleshooting →

Important information — all packages
Rate assumes the venue is within 50 km of Melbourne CBD
Transport beyond 50 km: 78c / km each way
The engineer delivers, sets up, operates & packs up
Systems are not available for hire without the engineer
Bookings confirmed by email
Payment at the conclusion of the event, unless arranged

A cancellation less than 7 days before the event incurs the base hire fee for that package (50% for training). All prices indicative and subject to a confirmed quote.

Get a fixed quote for your event.