Best Audio & Sound Rentals in Minneapolis–St. Paul Area

EMI Audio is a family-owned, small business operating in the greater Twin Cities area since 1973. They specialize in rentals, sales, installation, and repair of professional-grade pro audio, video, and lighting equipment. EMI Audio now resides in a 30,000-square-foot building in downtown Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Since 1973, EMI Audio has always strived to give their customers the absolute best experience possible. They provide full-service production services, including delivery, setup, and pickup, and their rental stock is always available for sale. They cater to all types of events, from small meetings to large concerts, with an experienced staff ready to help make any event successful.

Since 1999, Audio Video Electronics (AVE) has been a national leader in audio, video, and lighting design and installation. We create distraction-free worship, performance, and presentation environments that maximize value at every budget level. With decades of experience and hundreds of succesful projects, AVE has built a reputation for quality, reliability, and value. Our proven process, combined with our staff of expert designers and installers, ensures successful outcomes and happy clients.

Legacy Production Group is a Minneapolis-based corporate event production company founded in 2015. Their goal is to create unforgettable experiences for clients and guests by bringing visions to life with ultra-modern lighting, audio, video, and rigging solutions. From corporate functions to high-profile tours and equipment rentals, they offer the gear, talent, and passion to make events happen flawlessly. The team treats every client with care and consideration, keeping a small-firm feel while working on award-winning campaigns for major companies. They have hand-picked talented technicians with the skills and experience to solve any challenge, big or small.

AVEX was founded in 2002 to raise the bar for service in the audio-visual technology industry. They are based in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN, with branches in North Carolina and Las Vegas. They provide outstanding A/V services to companies, hotels, event venues, and event planners. AVEX specializes in large format video audio and lighting systems, Cameras, Switching, LED walls, Outdoor Mobile LED screens, Scenic Design, and more. Their capabilities include in-house stage design and scenic design, custom environments and special effect lighting, show flow creation and management, entertainment consulting and sourcing, video projection mapping, and custom content development. The event production division of AVEX has been rebranded as Sightline Productions.

Henley Audio LLC was founded in 2009 to provide professional audio services to clients in the Twin Cities Metro by focusing on high quality audio production with attention to the specific needs of the client. They provide top quality audio services, while focusing on the diverse needs of their clients, striving to exceed expectations and remaining flexible to the dynamic demands of any live production, rain or shine. Their team is made up of highly experienced individuals who operate based on an understanding of integrity. Their foundation is built on high-end equipment and they value clear communication. They are there to amplify the community's voice.

Sightline Productions is a boutique production services company that specializes in crafting exceptional experiences that captivate audiences. With over 20 years of experience in event production, they offer comprehensive event solutions, covering everything from project management to innovative design. Their team combines creativity with strategic planning to ensure flawless event execution. Their mission is to create exceptional event experiences that resonate and inspire, guiding clients through a proven process that prioritizes collaboration and seamlessly blends artistic vision with technical precision. Their commitment to integrity, creativity, and performance excellence forms the foundation of their work, allowing them to build lasting relationships based on trust.

Since 2003, Big Event Productions has been driven by a simple mission: push the limits of what’s possible in live events. They combine lighting, audio, video, and staging expertise with a relentless focus on client satisfaction. Whether it’s a national conference, a local nonprofit fundraiser, or a corporate celebration, they approach every event with the same passion and precision. At Big Event, they don’t just “think big” — they make sure clients get the biggest impact for their budget. Their work is fueled by determination, creativity, and pride in delivering excellence.