I recently contacted this business to rent a PA package for a wedding we are performing at in the area. The wedding is on a Saturday so we are flying in late Friday and departing on Sunday. (We're from out of town) Not only do they not have any option of picking up or dropping off gear on weekends, the lady I spoke with on the phone was incredibly rude and short with me about it. I don't understand how an event rental company is not available on the weekends when that's when 99% of events are happening. I would not recommend this business. read more

This place has 5 stars for a reason. I called them months before my wedding to reserve a speaker and the guys here answered every question I had and gave me honest opinions regarding how many speakers I needed. I wanted 2 but they told me I didn't need 2 and should get 1. It could've been an opportunity for them to make a sale but they didn't, I respected that. On day of pickup they explained every detail of the items in full and were so friendly and polite. My mom returned the items the following Monday and said they greeted her knowing she was my mother! Prices are also super affordable. I couldn't be more pleased and will recommend them to everyone! read more

Always a delight to rent from. I have rented more than several times from them and have never been disappointed. Always more than happy with everything.. I'm at a point where if they where to jack their prices sky high I'd still be renting cause they make everything simple and hassle free, no matter what you get. Even when I was putting a system together last minute they made sure I had everything I need. Also from all the times I have visited, I was helped by many different guys, and all of them seemed to know what they where talking about (which is a BIG plus). Definitely recommend to everyone looking to rent, buy, or just need consulting! These are your guys! read more

we needed to do a celebration of life presentation with photos/music projected ......we spoke on the phone and got it all set up for january of this yr.............chris, instructed us on the projector with our laptop, and he was real friendly and informative.....the projector and cables worked very well....we are very grateful for this company, thx so much.... read more

Super easy to work with, amazing service, great rates. They made set up a breeze with great instructions. 5/7 will rent from again. read more

If you have done professional recording or live sound, you know there are quite a few items needed in your kit to make it work. I needed exactly one such item. I called several music and equipment stores and none of them had it in stock. I needed it now, not in three days to a week. Pro Sound & Lighting had it. Their price was equivalent to Guitar Center, no "pro markup". And they were kind enough to put a battery into it to test it so I was sure it was good to go. The service person was very knowledgeable and we had a chance to talk shop, even at closing time. They have for sale and rent excellent lines of speakers, microphones, consoles, processors, digital snakes, cables and adaptors. A good source for fastfold projection screens. Their rental list is on the website. They have a small collection of Elvis Presley memorabilia, qualifying their Elvis Museum for the Odd Portland Museums List. That includes some vintage microphones of the type used by Mr Elvis. Pro sound equipment and pro staff at reasonable prices with great customer service! read more

Rented a setup for a 100 person party, got two HUGE speakers, a mixing board, a mic and stand, and all the cables I'd need....$77? What a great value and they couldn't have been more helpful. Highly recommended read more

Professional, knowledgable, helpful, and kind. Danny went above and beyond for me, helping me figure out what I was doing. Looking forward to next time. read more

Pro Sound & Lighting - Party Equipment Rentals Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I found Pro Sound & Lighting a few years back, and have been a regular ever since. I'm a local simpler wedding DJ and don't have a space to keep my own equipment, and it's been an awesome partnership with the entire team at PS&L. Very thankful for their entire team, and all of their hard work! They work so hard to make sure their regulars and new comers are taken care of and have helped with advanced or one of questions for me as well. Couldn't recommend them enough!! Thank you team! read more

Customer since 1997 Rent a couple packages a year.. love em, aIve always been treated well, and they have great pricing read more

We had a wedding emergency and the guys here saved the day! We can't thank them enough!

What a great place! What great people! During these Covid days I was responsible for leading a memorial service outdoors at a cemetery, instead of the normal church service the family would have preferred. They set me up with all the gear I needed for the service... battery powered speaker, mike, all the cords... they made sure I knew how to set it all up (including syncing music from my iPhone) before I walked out the door. The equipment was great, the price affordable, the customer service best of all. read more

5-star review for helpful staff, even though I didn't ultimately wind up using their services. I came in looking to rent an electric keyboard. The first thing they told me is that they don't rent any musical instruments. While another store might have ended the conversation there, these guys went straight to the phone - calling connections in the area to find what I wanted. It's always great to get quality service, even when I don't ask for it. read more

This place is the stuff of legends. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and easy to work with. Their customer service is unparalleled, and they treat everyone equally no matter their experience level or project size. I have been coming here for 7 years and have never had an issue with any of the equipment I have rented. I can rely on their gear for my shows better than my own. They have a great selection and if something isn't available they can always point me towards a solid alternative. I hope Pro Sound and Lighting is around for my grandkids to rent from, but if it isn't I will for sure be telling them about it. read more

We rented a wireless PA system from Pro Sound & Lighting for our wedding earlier this year. Everyone on staff was knowledgeable, helpful, and articulate. When we decided to change the pick-up date for the equipment, the process was easy. The person who handled the pick up did a great job explaining the equipment and how to use it. The PA and wireless microphone were fully charged and very easy to use. I would definitely use Pro Sound again for rentals! read more

Danny is the prime example of excellent customer service!! I was throwing a blacklight Boot Camp for the gym that I manage so I needed black lights... and lots of them! I didn't want to buy some so I came here. I was expecting to be talked down to like I'm stupid like most people do, especially to a young woman like me. But Danny greeted me with a warm smile and told me everything that I needed to know about literally everything. He made everything so simple and easy. He even let me borrow a ton of extension cords and extra stands at no extra charge when I thought I was going to have to guy buy some. I have been telling everyone that Pro Sound & Lighting is the place you need to go for all of your sound and lighting needs! Especially Danny! Thank you so so so much for making my life so easy, Danny! :) read more

Pro Sound & Lighting - Party Equipment Rentals Near Me - Portland, Oregon

My partner and I rented some sound equipment from Pro Sound & Lighting for our wedding, so that we could record our ceremony to share with participants who couldn't attend in person due to COVID. Pro Sound & Lighting was very helpful all throughout the process, from helping us think through what equipment we would need to making the pickup and return process very easy. Each staff person we talked to seemed very knowledgeable and was patient with all our questions. We don't have much experience with sound equipment, but between the staff's explanations and the help of a more-experienced friend, everything went very smoothly and we were able to create a meaningful recording that helped us connect with loved ones from afar. read more

Awesome gear and Service. These guys are easy to work with, just tell them what you need and they will set you up with gear that exceeds your needs. I rented a DJ system and lights including a stand for video projector and up lights. Am awesome JBL system with two speakers and two subs. They provide all extension chords and cables. Just show up and pick it up. read more

Review Update! I rented 2 powered speakers. When I showed up, I had packed my car too full of other gear (as I suspected) so I could only fit 1 speaker. I explained this but was still charged for both speakers and was told their policy was to only rent pairs. "We're completely rented out and people are calling and I'm telling them we have no speakers left" I was told. I'm honestly not that mad about that part because I'll write off the entire rental, I just seriously doubt that if someone called and asked for 1 speaker that I left there, they'd say "We have 1 speaker but you can't rent it." I also don't understand the "Rentals due back by Noon on Monday" policy. On one hand, I can see getting all your rentals back by Noon and then starting rental pick up at Noon for inventory purposes but from what I read in reviews, it seems like when people are late, they don't care. It's not terribly convenient to get rentals back by Noon on Monday for anyone with a day job. I get that you don't want people taking advantage of rentals but I think "having a job during the day" happens more frequently than "having a gig during the day" on Mondays. People probably aren't trying to squeeze a free Monday day rental out of you. Returning by EOB seems to be what I see at most other places I rent. Plus staggering returns is probably less stressful on the return staff and quicker on people dropping off. read more

This is my go to place for renting equipment. The folks here are super knowledgable and really take care of their customers. They were super generous even when I brought a rental back late due to unforeseen circumstances. These folks are amazing, give them your business. read more

I rented speakers and lights for a party. Staff was very friendly and helpful during process. Products were great.

JBL productos are the best speakers in the market, sounds is awesome and the quality make is unbeatable.. lighting for parties are awesome, it is pricey but you always had to pay the price of quality.. read more

Would not work with me for a one day rental on a Monday morning. Guess if you have a gig at that time, better find a different place to rent. read more

Our DJ bailed on us a week before the wedding so we went into panic mode. We asked our venue location who they would recommend for sound equipment and they said here. We called and nice lady on the phone was so helpful and got us exactly what we needed for cheap!!! We picked it up the night before the wedding. It worked amazing the whole day! It was perfect! We used a laptop with it and our DJ/MC had zero issues with it all. It was even great with our piano. We dropped it off and they checked it all out. The guys were very nice! I would highly recommend anyone here for sound equipment! read more

I was having an issue with my consumer-level wireless headset and speaker cutting in and out, called around to a variety of places for help with a new mic, and kept getting referred to Pro Sound & Lighting. When I called, Danny (who usually works with professional-level equipment) actually looked up the specs on my speaker to be sure the mic they had to rent would work. He called me back and said he could help. When I stopped in with my equipment to try it all out together, he was so generous with his time testing it out in various ways and explaining the details to me in a very kind and straightforward way. Electronics is not my strong department. He was earnestly interested in solving my problem, even though it was just a small rental transaction. Thank you Danny! read more

Top notch outfit in every way - I've worked with them for years and have nothing but good things to say. I've worked with them with Earthworks Audio, Danley Sound Labs, Listen Technologies, APB Dynasonics, and other great brands. I don't know WHERE they get their audio knowledge from, but they have a LOT of it! And they seem to have a great time helping customers out with solutions. read more

"On a scale of one to ten, YOU are eleven!" PS&L goes so far above and beyond customer service. They are willing to take the time to help you choose the right equipment for you, and help you figure out how to use it correctly. They have a huge range of quality and pricing, but everything is very reasonable. Setting up my light show would not have been possible without David's help. Six star business! read more

These guys are great. They have really high-end equipment, the rental fees are reasonable, and they just made my day. I rented a battery powered PA (top end K&M with wireless mic for about $50). Well I totally forgot to return it on the due day (I rented over the weekend). And instead of charging me a late fee plus another day rental fee (which would be fair), they told me that "these things happen" and didn't charge me a dime. I was perfectly ready to pay, as it was completely my mistake, but they told me they understood and that they appreciated me as a customer. Really generous. If they had had another reservation for it, they would have charged me, of course, but since they didn't, they just let it slide. I don't know anywhere else in town you can rent such professional gear for the price. Everything they have and are is completely pro. If you need sound, go here. read more

Don't know much about sound and audio equipment, but I have to say this group seemed to know their stuff. They were very cooperative and organized when we cam to pick up the equipment. I think something may have been left off of our original pickup, but that was easily fixed. we picked up and delivered all the equipment back after the weekend was over. Our sound guy ran all of the stuff, pa, soundboard, and amps that they gave us and everything sounded great for an outdoor concert we had. I would use these guys again... read more

Top notch place. Staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly, willing to take time to help you out even if you aren't there to purchase/rent a ton of gear (as was my case). These guys were instrumental in helping me create a portable DJ wagon that rocked Reed college. Would definitely recommend to anyone seeking quality audio or lighting read more

I reserved microphone and speakers set for a family reunion. Reading the contract, I was very uncomfortable with it. I asked questions about and the clerk kept raising her voice, and then would say "I don't have anything to do with the contract", but did not offer to get me to someone who could help. Her attitude was take it or leave it. So I left it and told her why. But they charged me anyway! Going to dispute. read more

These guys were amazing! I came in a week before my wedding needing to rent speakers. I had no idea what kind so my leasing consultant asked me a few questions and gave me a recommendation. The process was very easy and I was in and out of there in 15 minutes. I felt the price was very reasonable as well. read more

We have a little DJ operation and rent very inexpensive equipment a few times a year, but these people always treat us like we're doing a huge and important extravaganza - they go above and beyond (thank you, Justin), and are nice (and funny) to boot. I've rented from two other places in Portland and I will never go back, And surely if I ever DO have something Huge and Important, I know who to use. Their prices are more than reasonable and they have always told me if I was trying to rent more than I needed. They definitely earn the five star reviews. read more

I stumbled upon Pro Sound and Lighting through the googles and called them at the last minute after my speech giver broke his ribs and didn't want to shout at a gathering for a birthday party celebration that was two days away. Not only did I NOT feel stupid for calling at the last minute, but Terrance worked with me on the exact length of cabling I would need for the size of speakers and space based on the size of gathering I was expecting. The pricing was beyond reasonable and I couldn't stop telling our guests about them because they made the entire process so approachable for someone like me who is as far removed from the biz as possible. When we picked up the equipment they ran us through a quick tutorial on how to set it up and offered to be available the next day by phone for any troubleshooting we may need (during business hours of course). Drop off was just as easy - I would highly recommend them for anyone looking for AV gear for events. My speech giver was able to be heard by the group and we had background music to boot! Thanks Pro Sound & Lighting!! read more

I'm from out of town and was doing a wedding. Forgot my wireless lapel for the ceremony. Found this place on Yelp. Came in Friday and reserved one and they said I should be able to pick it up at 10 Saturday even though 12 is the usual pick up time. Mic worked well! Closed on Sunday so I had someone else return it for me on Monday. No problems. Oh and free batteries! read more

Amazing service. We went with these guys for our audio rental needs for a wedding. They were helpful in telling us what exactly we needed and when we had to amend small aspects of the order. The kickass service part came later - when we forgot to return a couple of pieces of gear to them on time, they gave us two weeks to get our act together. Unfortunately, post wedding brain meant we still didn't get to it, and so they gave a gentle nudge and charged the card for the missing items all the while still saying that they'd really just rather have their gear back. Well, I finally got around to doing that 2+ weeks after the fact, and got a refund on the charges. Oh and all the gear worked great on the day of the event. Great experience, overall. read more

I love this place. The staff is beyond helpful, my rentals are always neat and organized and all of their gear is in impeccable shape. If you want to rent sound or light gear in Portland, look no further. They have the cheapest prices too! read more

We had a no-show sound guy / sound system so we had to find a new rental sound system the morning of the event. Pro sound & lighting helped us with everything we needed and took time to explain how to use it with knowledge of professional experience. It sounded great and the event went off without a hitch. Thank you! read more

These guys are great with renting. Amazing deals for amazing equipment plus they are super nice. Love the service! I will definitely be renting from here again! read more

No matter if I'm spending a few dollars for a cable or connector,or I'm throwing down serious dough on some lights and sound gear,I always get treated very well from their knowledgeable and friendly staff.They don't badmouth brands they don't stock like a lot of music snob shops do,and they give very good advice based on a lot of personal experience.Before I buy at big box stores or chains,I check out these guys first and they never disappoint! Call ahead if you're looking for specific advice from one of the experts,they will let you know when they are in next,which could save you a trip when looking for some answers. read more