Grant Sound and Lighting's audio department is second to none in Santa Barbara and is capable of meeting a national level tech rider.
From our smallest speakers to our Meyer Sound line arrays we have exactly what you need for your next event.
Our inventory includes equipment from all of the major manufacturers that you know and trust like:
- Meyer Sound
- JBL
- BSS
- Klark Teknik
- Countryman
- Shure
- Drawmer
- Midas
- QSC
- Soundcraft
- Avid
- Yamaha
- Lexicon
just to name a few!
Please call one of our knowledgeable sound engineers for assistance with your next audio event be it large or small
FAQs
Q: What concert sound systems does Grant Sound & Lighting provide in Santa Barbara?
A: Concert sound systems provided by Grant Sound & Lighting in Santa Barbara range from compact speaker setups for small venues to full Meyer Sound line array systems capable of meeting national-level tech rider specifications. The audio department serves events of all sizes throughout Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Ventura, and San Luis Obispo counties.
Q: What audio equipment brands does Grant Sound & Lighting use for concerts?
A: Audio equipment brands used by Grant Sound & Lighting for concerts include Meyer Sound, JBL, Yamaha, QSC, Shure, and Midas. These are among the most respected and widely specified brands in professional live sound, ensuring that artists and event organizers receive industry-standard audio quality.
Q: Can Grant Sound & Lighting meet national touring artist tech riders?
A: Grant Sound & Lighting can meet national touring artist tech riders with their extensive inventory of professional audio equipment. The audio department is described as second to none in Santa Barbara, capable of deploying systems that match the specifications required by touring acts performing at venues throughout Southern California.
Q: What is a line array sound system and when is it needed?
A: A line array sound system is a speaker configuration in which multiple driver elements are arrayed in a vertical line to control sound dispersion and deliver consistent audio coverage across large distances. Line arrays are needed for outdoor concerts, large indoor venues, and festivals where traditional point-source speaker systems cannot provide adequate coverage or clarity for the full audience area.
Q: Does Grant Sound & Lighting provide audio technicians with concert sound rentals?
A: Grant Sound & Lighting provides experienced audio engineers and technicians with concert sound system rentals. Having a qualified technician operate the system ensures proper line check, gain staging, EQ, and mixing throughout the event, resulting in the best possible sound for both performers and audiences.
Q: What is the service area for concert sound systems?
A: The service area for concert sound systems covers Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties. Grant Sound & Lighting regularly supports concerts and music events at outdoor amphitheaters, fairgrounds, parks, hotels, and performing arts venues throughout this region.
Q: How early should I contact Grant Sound & Lighting to book a concert sound system?
A: Contacting Grant Sound & Lighting to book a concert sound system as far in advance as possible is recommended, particularly for summer concerts and peak festival season. Early booking ensures availability of the specific equipment required and allows adequate time for the team to coordinate logistics, rigging, and power planning with the venue.