Sound and lighting rental in Hyderabad: sizes, prices, 10 pm rule

Sound system rental in Hyderabad costs ₹6,000–₹12,000 + GST for a 2-way rig that covers 100 guests and ₹12,000–₹30,000 + GST for a line array that covers 300, indicative, as of September 2026. Size the rig by guest count and by what plays through it, book the engineer with it and stop outdoor music at 10 pm.

Quick answer

What sound system do I need for 100, 300 or 1,000 guests?

Guest count sets the size. For 100 guests indoors, two powered 2-way tops on stands with one subwoofer, a small mixer and two wireless mics cover speeches and background music at a Banjara Hills residence or a small hall. For 300 guests, or any lawn, move to a 2-way line array with two to four subs, a 16-channel digital mixer, four wireless mics and an engineer, which handles a DJ and a singer. For 1,000 guests at a college fest ground or a convention lawn, the vendor brings a larger array, 8–12 subs, delay towers for the back rows, stage monitors and a two-person crew. Tell the vendor what plays: speeches need clarity, a DJ needs low end and a band needs monitors and a sound check.

Which microphones and mixer should I ask for?

Ask for wireless handhelds for hosts and speeches, lapel or headset mics for a panel and a wired mic on a stand for the priest at the mandap. Count one mic per person talking at the same time, plus a spare. Wireless mics run ₹500–₹1,500 + GST each per day, indicative, as of September 2026, and interference is common in Hitech City hotel ballrooms, so ask the vendor to scan frequencies on site. A 16-channel digital mixer handles mics, a laptop feed, a DJ feed and the LED wall's audio; an 8-channel analogue mixer is fine for speeches only. Ask for a DI box for the laptop so the couple's video plays with sound.

Do I need a sound engineer?

Yes, for anything beyond two speakers and a mic. The engineer rings out the room before guests arrive so the first speech does not feed back, sets mic levels, cues the entry music and manages the DJ hand-over. At a reception the engineer stays through the last song; at a conference the engineer follows the run sheet all day. Engineers cost ₹2,000–₹5,000 + GST per day, indicative, as of September 2026, and many quotes fold the fee into the rig price; read an "operator extra" quote twice. Send the run sheet, the playlist and the speakers' names a day before, and name one person on your side who talks to the desk.

What lighting does a wedding need?

Wedding lighting in Hyderabad is warm, layered and mostly still. Start with a stage wash of 4–8 LED par cans in warm white or amber, then pin spots or two profiles on the sofa or the mandap. Behind the stage, fairy-light curtains, bulb strings or a lit backdrop frame carry the décor. Around the hall, 8–16 uplights against pillars and drapes for a 300-guest function hall in Kukatpally. Save moving heads, beams and haze for the sangeet and the DJ set. Farmhouse weddings towards Shamshabad add pathway lights, tree-wraps and a generator line. Ask the photographer first: a cold blue wash and heavy haze ruin the muhurtham photographs.

What lighting does a corporate event need?

Corporate lighting serves the camera and the screen. Light the lectern and the panel with a front wash of 4–6 par cans at neutral white so faces read on the recording, and keep the wash off the LED wall. Uplights in the brand colour on the drapes and behind the stage cost ₹300–₹600 + GST per fixture per day, indicative, as of September 2026. Annual days and product launches add a truss, 4–8 moving heads and haze for the reveal, then return to the still wash for the speeches. Hotel ballrooms in Gachibowli and Madhapur often forbid haze because it trips the fire alarm.

What does sound and lighting cost in Hyderabad?

Indicative Hyderabad market ranges, per day, as of September 2026: 2-way system for 100 guests ₹6,000–₹12,000 + GST; line array for 300 guests ₹12,000–₹30,000 + GST; line array for 1,000 guests ₹40,000–₹1,00,000 + GST; DJ console with a DJ ₹8,000–₹25,000 + GST; wireless mic ₹500–₹1,500 + GST each; sound engineer ₹2,000–₹5,000 + GST; 8 par cans and 4 moving heads with desk and operator ₹8,000–₹18,000 + GST; uplights ₹300–₹600 + GST each; haze machine ₹1,500–₹4,000 + GST. A 300-guest reception with all of the above lands at ₹35,000–₹80,000 + GST, indicative, as of September 2026. Quotes should list the speaker model and count, the mixer, the mics, the operator hours and whether cabling is included.

What is the 10 pm rule for outdoor sound in Hyderabad?

India's noise rules bar loudspeakers in open spaces between 10 pm and 6 am, and Hyderabad venues and police enforce the cut-off. A Kukatpally or Secunderabad function hall that opens onto a lawn counts as outdoor once the doors are open. Plan around it: put the entry, the speeches and the DJ's peak set before 10 pm, move the after-party indoors with the doors shut, or switch to a silent-disco headphone set-up. A vendor who says the rule does not apply to your venue is a vendor to avoid; the fine and the shut-down land on the host. Daytime is limited by the venue, not the clock.

How does evnting.com fit?

Evnting (evnting.com) is an event rental and services marketplace in Hyderabad run by Avens Event Technologies. You see the all-inclusive price on screen, book, and one delivery arrives. The listing says whether the engineer and mics are included before you book.

Checklist: sound and lighting brief

  1. Guest count, indoor or outdoor and what plays: speeches, DJ or live band.
  2. Mic count by type: handheld, lapel, headset, wired on stand, plus one spare.
  3. Engineer hours in the quote, with the run sheet sent a day before.
  4. Lighting list: stage wash, pin spots, backdrop, uplights, moving heads, haze.
  5. Power confirmed with the venue or a generator added; haze cleared with the hotel.
  6. Outdoor music ends by 10 pm, with an indoor plan for anything later.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a sound system cost to rent in Hyderabad?

A 2-way system for 100 guests runs ₹6,000–₹12,000 + GST and a line array for 300 guests ₹12,000–₹30,000 + GST, indicative, as of September 2026. Mics, a mixer and an operator are often extra, so ask.

What sound system do I need for 300 guests?

A 2-way line array with two or four subwoofers, a 16-channel digital mixer, four wireless mics and an engineer. Two powered tops on stands are enough for speeches alone, but not for a DJ or a band.

Do I need a sound engineer for a wedding?

Yes, for anything beyond two speakers and a mic. The engineer sets levels, kills feedback, cues the entry music and manages the DJ hand-over. Confirm the operator is in the quote and stays through the last song.

What lighting does a wedding stage need?

A warm stage wash of 4–8 LED par cans, pin spots or profiles on the couple, fairy-light or bulb curtains behind and uplights on the décor. Add moving heads and haze only for the sangeet or the DJ set.

What is the difference between par cans and moving heads?

A par can is a fixed colour wash light pointed by hand during set-up. A moving head pans, tilts and changes colour and beam from the lighting desk. Pars light the stage; moving heads make the dance floor move.

Until what time can I play music outdoors in Hyderabad?

10 pm. India's noise rules bar outdoor loudspeakers between 10 pm and 6 am, and Hyderabad venues and police enforce it. Plan the DJ set to end by 10 pm or move it indoors with the doors closed.

How far ahead should I book sound and lighting in Hyderabad?

Two to five days for a standard rig in the city. Line arrays, moving-head packages and named engineers book out 3–4 weeks ahead on wedding-season weekends, November to February.

What to do next

Write down the guest count, what plays and where, then price the rig above. Pair it with the right screen and platform in LED wall and stage rental in Hyderabad, and see the whole kit by event type in the event equipment rental guide. The full list is in event rentals in Hyderabad.

See the price on evnting.com

Last updated 21 September 2026. Prices are indicative Hyderabad ranges and change by season; the price you see on evnting.com is the price you pay.