From Mark Christiansen
The SwissMixx Blog
Straight answers on event sound, from DIY rentals to arena production. Real prices, real venues, no upsell, from 29 years of live shows.
What “Full Production” Actually Includes
Two quotes can both say full production and mean different jobs. The five line items that actually change, and the three questions that settle it.
Why Two Stacks Sound Worse Than One
Spreading speakers out feels like the safe call for arena sound. Most of the time it buys you an echo and a bigger labor bill.
What Corporate & Festival Sound Really Costs
Corporate, festival, rodeo, and city gigs don't price like a wedding package. Here's what actually moves the number.
How Much Does a Wedding DJ Cost in Boise & the Treasure Valley?
Real 2026 prices for the Treasure Valley, what drives the cost up, and how to budget without guessing from a quote form.
How Many Speakers Do You Actually Need for a DIY Party?
The most common question from first-time renters, answered with a real sizing chart instead of a guess.
DIY Wedding Sound: What to Rent (and What You Can Skip)
What to rent for ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception when you're running your own wedding sound, and what you can safely skip.
Wireless Mic Rentals 101: Picking the Right Mic Before You Book
Handheld, lavalier, headset, or boundary mic, wired or wireless: a plain-English guide before you book.
How to Stop Feedback When You're Running Your Own Sound System
That EEEEEE screech isn't broken equipment. Here's what actually causes it and the simple DIY fixes that stop it.
Can't I Just Use a Bluetooth Speaker?
The honest answer on when a Bluetooth speaker is genuinely enough, and the exact moment it stops being.
Overnight vs. Weekend Rental: Which One Actually Saves You Money
Overnight is 24 hours, weekend is Friday to Monday. Here's the real math on which one actually saves you money.
3 Questions to Ask Before You Rent Sound Equipment
Answer these three and I can tell you exactly what to rent in about thirty seconds. No guessing, no overpaying.
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The whole thing in one place
These posts go deep on one topic each. Audio 101 is the guided version: eighteen chapters that take you from "why is it screeching" to running a ceremony without a hitch.
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