The Ultimate AV Equipment Checklist for Your Lincoln Park Concert

Planning a concert in Lincoln Park? Whether you're producing a community festival, summer concert series, or private outdoor performance, the right AV gear is the difference between a forgettable event and a sold-out smash. At Event Rentals NYC — a KLAV Group company with 1,000+ events produced for clients like Madison Square Garden, Barclays Center, and SummerStage NYC — we've assembled this practical checklist so nothing slips through the cracks.

1. Sound — The Heartbeat of Every Concert

Book sound 4–6 weeks out. Lincoln Park's open-air acoustics demand more power than indoor venues.

• Line Array PA System: 2 main hangs + 2 subwoofers for crowds up to 1,500. Rental: $1,200–$3,500/day.
• Wireless Microphones: 4 handhelds + 2 lavaliers minimum. Rental: $75–$150 per mic/day.
• Stage Monitors / In-Ear Systems: 4–6 wedges or 4 IEM packs. Rental: $80–$200 each/day.
• Digital Mixer: 32-channel console (Yamaha QL5 or Allen & Heath SQ-6). Rental: $400–$800/day.
• DI Boxes & Stage Snake: 6 DIs + 32-channel snake. Rental: $150–$300/day.

2. Lighting — Set the Mood, Own the Stage

Lock lighting 3–4 weeks out. Sundown changes everything.

• LED Uplighting: 12–24 wireless uplights for trees, perimeter, sponsor banners. Rental: $25–$45 per fixture.
• Stage Wash & Moving Heads: 8 moving heads + 6 PAR cans. Rental: $600–$1,500/day.
• Dance Floor / Crowd Lighting: 4 moving spots + 2 hazers for beam definition. Rental: $400–$900/day.
• Ambient Café Lighting: 200–400 ft of bistro string lights for VIP and bar areas. Rental: $3–$6/ft installed.
• Lighting Console + Operator: GrandMA3 or Hog 4. Rental: $500–$1,200/day.

3. Video — Make Every Seat the Best Seat

Reserve video 4 weeks out — daytime outdoor concerts need serious brightness.

• LED Video Wall: 12 ft × 8 ft P3.9 outdoor wall (better than projection in daylight). Rental: $3,500–$7,500/day.
• Projector + Screen (evening only): 20K-lumen laser projector + 16 ft fast-fold screen. Rental: $1,800–$3,200/day.
• TV Displays for VIP / Sponsor Areas: 4–6 × 65" 4K displays with stands. Rental: $200–$350 each/day.
• Video Switcher + Camera Op: 3-cam ATEM kit with operator. Rental: $1,500–$3,000/day.

4. DJ / Music — Keep the Energy Between Acts

Book the DJ rig 2–3 weeks out.

• Pioneer CDJ-3000s + DJM-A9 Mixer: Industry standard for touring artists. Rental: $500–$900/day.
• DJ Controller (backup): Pioneer DDJ-FLX10. Rental: $150–$250/day.
• Branded DJ Booth Façade: White scrim with custom logo print. Rental: $300–$650/day.
• DJ Monitor Wedges: 2 powered 12" wedges. Rental: $120–$220/day.

5. Extras — The Touches That Get Posted on Instagram

Add-ons should be confirmed 2 weeks out.

• 360° Photo Booth: Includes attendant + instant share. Rental: $700–$1,400 for 4 hrs.
• Low-Lying Fog Machine: Dry ice or DMX-controlled hazer. Rental: $250–$500/day.
• CO2 Cannons + Confetti Blasters: 4 stage cannons for headliner moment. Rental: $400–$900/day.
• Sponsor Step-and-Repeat: 8 ft × 8 ft branded backdrop. Rental: $250–$450.

Ready to Lock Your Lincoln Park Concert?

Don't gamble your event on rookie vendors. Event Rentals NYC delivers the same Fortune 500–grade gear we've supplied to MSG, Webster Hall, and the City of New York's Rise Up NYC Concert Series for over 5 years running. Free site survey, licensed union crew, and 24/7 on-site engineering included.

Call 646-280-9522 or email ozzy@klavgroup.com today — Lincoln Park concert dates book out 90 days in advance. Lock your gear before someone else does.