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Event Audio & Speaker Hire in Mackay

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For high-quality sound at your next conference or concert in Mackay or greater regional Queensland, Kennedy Amplifier Hire Service offer the best audio equipment for hire. From audio desks , in-ear monitor systems and amplifiers to microphones (including wireless microphone systems), effects and EQs—we can get you set up with the best gear for superb sound.


We also offer top-of-the-line speakers and speaker systems including foldback speakers. Need projectors or lighting? We help out with that, too! To chat with our team about the best option for your requirements, get in touch today on (07) 4952 2799.

Audio Mixing Desks

  • 1 x Digico SD8 Digital Console (120ch, 37 faders  (Core 2 v1619)
  • 1 x MaDi Rack 48-16 
  • 1 x Digico SD12 Digital Console (72ch, 26 faders) (Core 2 v1619)
  • 1 x D2-Rack 48-16 
  • 1 x Digico SD11 Digital Console (48ch, 12 faders) (Core 2 v1619)
  • 1 x D-Rack 32-16
  • 1 x Allen & Heath SQ-7 (48ch, 33 Faders) (v1.5.9)
  • 2 x Allen & Heath SQ-5 (48ch, 17 Faders) (v1.5.9)
  • 1 x GX4816 Audio Rack
  • 3 x DX168 Audio Rack 
  • 3 x Mackie DL1608 iPad Mixer 16ch 8out
  • 1 x Midas Verona400 - 40ch
  • 1 x Allen & Heath MixWiz16 - 16ch
  • 1 x Mackie ProFX 16v2
  • 2 x Mackie ProFX 12v2
  • 1 x Mackie ProFX 8
  • 2 x Mackie M1202
  • 1 x Mackie ONYX 820i
  • 1 x Mackie ONYX 1220i
  • 1 x Dynacord CMS600
  • 1 x Yamaha EMX7 - 8 ch powered
  • 2 x Yamaha EMX512 - 8 ch powered
  • 1 x Yorkville Audiopro PM16 - 16 ch powered (4 x amps) - plus more
  • Toa & Australian Monitor 100v mixer/amps


Professional Speaker Systems

Nexo GeoS12

  • 16 x Nexo GeoS1210 - 10° Line Array Speaker
  • 2 x Nexo GeoS1230 - 30° Line Array Speaker
  • 8 x Nexo RS18 - dual 18” Ray Sub


Plus, amplifiers & processors to suit.


Nexo Alpha System

  • 10 x Nexo AlphaE-M Top
  • 10 x Nexo AlphaE-B-18 Bass


Plus, amplifiers & processor to suit.


DB Technologies VIO System (Powered System)

  • 12 x VIO L210 2x10" Powered Top Speakers
  • 12 x VIO S118 Powered 1x18" Sub
  • 2 x VIO S318 Powered 3x18" Sub



Speakers & Subs

Powered Speakers

  • 14 x Yamaha DXR15 - 15" Powered Speaker
  • 14 x RCF ART 425a - 15" Powered Speaker
  • 6 x RCF ART408a - 8" Powered Speaker
  • 1 x DB Technologies FlexSys F315 - Powered 5", 3", 1"
  • 10 x RCF HD35a - 15" Powered Speaker
  • 4 x EV ETX-15P - 15" Powered Speaker


Powered Subs

  • 8 x EV ETX-18SP - 18" Powered Sub
  • 4 x JBLPRX718XLF - 18" Powered Sub


Passive Speakers

  • 4 x Ev Zx1 - 8" Speaker
  • 8 x Ev Zx3 - 12” Speaker
  • 8 x Ev Zx5 - 15" Speaker
  • 8 x Ev Sx300 - 12” Speaker
  • 4 x Ev Mongoose - Dual 15" Speaker


Passive Subs

  • 6 x JBL System80 - dual 18” Sub



Stick PA Systems

  • 2 x EV Evolve 50 Column Speaker - 8 x 3.5" Mid/High Unit
  • 2 x EV Evolve 50 Sub - 12" Powered



Plus, 100v horn speakers - 10w, 15w, 30w, 50w.


Foldback Speakers/Wedges

  • 5 x Nexo PS15U - 15" Wedge
  • 5 x Nexo PS15UM - 15" Wedge (Mirror)
  • 4 x Nexo PS10 - 10" Wedge (with PS10 Amp)
  • 6 x DB Technologies DVX DM208 - 2 x 8" Powered Wedge
  • 4 x DB Technologies DVX DM12 - 12" Powered Wedge
  • 1 x DB Technologies DVX - 15" Powered Wedge
  • 6 x JBL Array 4890 - 14" Bi-Amp Wedge
  • 6 x JBL System400 - 12" Wedge

High Quality Amplifiers

  • Lab.Gruppen fp6400
  • Lab.Gruppen fp7000
  • Camco Vortex6
  • Crown MA5002vz
  • Ev P3000
  • Australian Monitor AM series
  • Dynacord L & CL

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Vocal, Instrument & Drum Microphones

  • Shure Vocal, Instrument & Drum Mics
  • EV Vocal, Instrument & Drum Mics
  • Rode Mics

Wireless Microphone Systems

Frequency: K14: 614-638MHz

  • 14 x Shure BLX4R Wireless Receivers
  • 14 x Shure BLX2SM58 Wireless SM58 Transmitter
  • 14 x Shure BLX1 Wireless Body Pack Transmitter


Frequency: 900MHz

  • 6 x Shure PGXDSM58 Digital Beta58a Transmitter
  • 6 x Shure PGXD1 Digital Wireless Body Pack Transmitter
  • 6 x Shure PGXD4 Wireless Receivers


Frequency: L4: 638-662MHz

  • 13 x Shure SLX4 Wireless Receivers
  • 13 x Shure SLX2 B58 Wireless Beta58a Transmitter
  • 13 x Shure SLX1 Wireless Body Pack Transmitter
  • 1 x Shure FP4 - Wireless Battery Receivers for Camera Use
  • 1 x Shure FP3 - Wireless XLR Plugin Transmitter

Note: SLX1 & SLX2 will also work with these units

Frequency: M2: 662-698MHz

  • 4 x Shure ULXP4 Wireless Receivers
  • 4 x Shure ULXB58 Wireless Beta58a transmitter
  • 4 x Shure ULX1 Wireless Body Pack Transmitter


Frequency: L3E: 638-698MHz

  • 5 x Shure UR4D Dual Channel Wireless Receivers
  • 1 x Shure UR4 Single Channel Wireless Receiver
  • 8 x Shure UR2B58 Wireless Beta 58a Transmitter
  • 11 x Shure UR1 Wireless Body Pack Transmitter


Frequency: J5E: 578-638MHz

  • 3 x Shure UR4D Dual Channel Wireless Receivers
  • 2 x Shure UR5 Portable Wireless Receiver
  • 6 x Shure UR2B58 Wireless Beta 58a Transmitter
  • 2 x Shure UR1M Miniature Wireless Body Pack Transmitter

In-Ear Monitor Systems

  • 1 x Shure P6T-HA PSM600 Transmitter - 2 Fixed Frequency (626MHz: 632MHz)
  • 3 x Shure P6R-HAPSM600 Receiver - 2 Fixed Frequency (626MHz: 632MHz)
  • 1 x Shure P6T-HB PSM600 Transmitter - 2 Fixed Frequency (629MHz: 634MHz)
  • 2 x Shure P6R-HB PSM600 Receiver - 2 Fixed Frequency (629MHz: 634MHz)
  • 1 x Shure P6T-HC PSM600 Transmitter - 2 Fixed Frequency (642MHz: 646MHz)
  • 2 x Shure P6R-HC PSM600 Receiver - 2 Fixed Frequency (642MHz: 646MHz)
  • 1 x Shure P10T PSM1000 Dual Transmitter (K10E: 596-668MHz)
  • 4 x Shure P10R PSM1000 Receiver (K10E: 596-668MHz)

Effects & EQs

  • Klark Teknik
  • PreSonus DEQ-624
  • Rane
  • Yamaha, Lexicon, TC Electronics Effect Units
  • DBX, Drawmer, PreSonus Compressor, Limiters and/or Gates
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