Outdoor PA System Hire in Oxfordshire

Bose Public Address Speaker Hire For Outdoor PA Systems

Public Address & Speaker System Hire for Outdoor Events

We provide professional outdoor PA / public address speaker system hire across Oxfordshire and surrounding counties. Ideal for sports days, village fetes, sporting event finish lines, school events and community gatherings where clear, intelligible announcements and background music are required.

Includes:

Bose Professional speakers and amplifiers
System DSP for speech optimisation and feedback suppression
Mixing desk with multiple device inputs (phone, laptop, tablet)
Wireless microphones: handheld and headset options
All speaker stands, cables, power leads and cable protection
Delivery, calibrated setup and collection
Optional on-site sound engineer
PAT testing, rigging safety and full public liability cover

Features:

Scalable systems (choose 2 → 12 speakers in 2-speaker increments)
Optimised for speech intelligibility and distortion-free music playback
Weather-resilient configurations, cable protection and safe rigging
Experienced, friendly technicians for on-site setup
Fully PAT certificated and safety-checked equipment
Flexible hire options: full service with optional engineer support

About:

Oxford Sound Hire supplies professional outdoor PA systems across Oxfordshire, the Cotswolds, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire. We specialise in clear, reliable public address for small community events through to mid-size outdoor gatherings, with an emphasis on safety, sound clarity and on-site support.

Delivery and Setup

We’ll deliver your items at a time that suits you. After your event, we’ll return to collect. Enter your delivery postcode below to see the delivery charge for your location.

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Description
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Outdoor PA System Hire

What is a Public Address (PA) system?

A PA system is an audio setup designed to amplify voice and sound across open areas. For outdoor events, correct speaker selection, placement and DSP optimisation are essential to overcome wind, crowd noise and uneven site acoustics.

Why choose professional PA hire for outdoor events?

Using professional equipment and experienced engineers ensures that announcements, schedules and safety messages are heard clearly by attendees — an essential requirement at sporting events, fetes and school gatherings. Our systems avoid the drawbacks of old 100V horn setups (excessive harshness and uneven coverage) by using low-impedance, full-range Bose Professional speakers tuned for speech and music.

Use cases — where our outdoor PA systems are used

Sports days & school events: start/finish calls, awards, music and safety announcements.
Running events & fun runs: finish line commentary, start calls and results.
Village fetes & community fairs: announcements, stage MCs and background music.
Charity events & open-air ceremonies: clear speech and a professional presence for donors and attendees.
Corporate outdoor days: PA for speakers, presentations and ambient music.

System tiers — simple selection for most events

We present scalable configurations so you can choose the right balance of power and budget. Online you may select from configurations stepping in pairs (2 → 12 speakers). To keep choice simple we present these as seven practical service tiers combining speaker counts and optional engineer support:

Starter (2 speakers) — small gatherings, school field with ~50 people.
Small (4 speakers) — larger school sports or small fete areas up to ~150 people.
Medium (6 speakers) — multi-zone village fetes or medium spectator areas.
Large (8 speakers) — events with multiple spectator zones or longer coverage requirements.
XL (10 speakers) — larger outdoor shows and medium race events.
XXL (12 speakers) — full site coverage for large fetes and multi-zone events.
Engineer Option — add an experienced sound engineer to any of the above for on-site tuning and monitoring.

Safety, weather resilience & reliability

Outdoor events demand careful attention to safety and weather. All our speakers, cabling and rigging are PAT tested and installed with cable protection and coverings where required. We design systems with redundancy (spare channels and mics) and will advise on safe operation in wet or windy conditions — sometimes recommending temporary covers or an event contingency plan.

Booking, delivery & support

We offer full-service hire (delivery, setup, calibration, collection). An on-site engineer is recommended for mid/large events or where live commentary or quick schedule changes are expected. Local knowledge reduces setup time and avoids common placement mistakes — we cover Oxfordshire and surrounding counties and can advise on power requirements and safe run routes for cables.

Plan with us — what we need from you

Event date, start & end times
Site plan or simple sketch (positions of crowd, stage/finish line, power points)
Number of expected attendees and primary use (speech, music, commentary)
Power availability (mains or generator) or need for battery systems
Any access constraints (gates, steps, grass / uneven ground)

FAQ

Can one system cover a whole sports field?: Coverage depends on layout; typical dual speaker setups cover a limited area — for wider fields we recommend additional speakers or delay zones. We advise on coverage during booking.
Do you use 100V horn systems?: No — we use low-impedance full-range Bose Professional systems (802 MkIII & 402 MkIII) for smoother, more natural sound and better speech intelligibility.
What happens if it rains?: Our kit is set up to manage light rain (weather covers, raised stands, cable protection). In severe weather we will advise on safety and may recommend postponement if required.
Do you provide PAT certificates and insurance?: Yes — all equipment is PAT tested and we carry public liability insurance. We follow best practice for rigging and cable safety.

Ready to book or need a quote? Contact us or use the booking selector on this page to pick a speaker configuration and optional engineer. Some other useful: <a href="https://www.oxfordsoundhire.com/hire/pro-audio-equipment/microphone-hire/, sound engineer hire, delivery & coverage.)

Notes

Manufacture	Bose
Speaker Type	Bose Professional 802 III and Bose 402 III
Mixer Type	Various
Amplifer / Power Supplies	✓ Included
Audio Cabling / Speaker Stands	✓ Included
Public Liability Insurance	✓ Oxford Sound Hire has full public liability insurance coverage.