Renting audio equipment is a popular option amongst many party hosts because it’s much more affordable and convenient than purchasing your own speakers. Places like Paradox Productions rent out speakers for affordable prices.
While renting speakers may seem like a great option economically, it comes with its own pros and cons.
Here are some of the pros of renting audio equipment:
No maintenance
Of course, you have to take care of the equipment while it’s in your possession but other than that, at least you know it’s not collecting dust at the back of your storage space when it’s not in use.
The less frequently you host parties, the more waste of money actually buying speakers is. Plus you will have to pay routine maintenance costs to prevent them from being damaged beyond repair.
Affordable
Latest speakers are incredibly pricey and totally not worth spending thousands of dollars on. Most DJ equipment rental services charge by the hour which means you can rent them out for the duration of your party for really good prices.
Access latest models
Technology is rapidly changing, which means there’s a new model of speaker every year. Keeping up with buying each new model can be a bit too hefty on the pocket.
That’s why, it’s a great option to just rent out the latest models of speakers for decent prices.
But even with so many pros, renting equipment may come with its own cons:
Liability incase of damages
Many companies have a clause according to which you might have to pay the full price of the speakers if they are damaged in your possession. This could be even if the speakers are damaged in a very minor way.
Some rental places are stark observers of minor scratches too so it’s your safest bet to be extra careful with the equipment.
Might turn out to be expensive in the long run
This point only applies to avid party hosts. Renting out speakers every other night can result in the same weight on the wallet as actually going and getting some for yourself.
May need to pick it up yourself
Many DJ equipment rental companies don’t actually offer pick and drop services and you might need to pick them up yourself. This may be a bit of a problem if the rental places nearest to you are further away from your place.
Conclusion
Pros and cons being discussed, we can safely say that renting out equipment is better when you host occasionally, while considering buying one may be a good option if you tend to host regularly.