Balance Box Hire in Edinburgh
Need clean, interference-free audio from a laptop at your next event in Edinburgh? Whether you’re hosting a corporate presentation, hybrid meeting, or live stream, Pegasus Sound and Light provides professional-grade balance box hire to eliminate hums, buzz, and ground loops when connecting consumer devices to professional PA systems.
Our balance boxes from Hive Industries are purpose-built for event use, helping you deliver crisp, balanced audio every time. They’re an essential tool for tech setups involving laptops, mobile devices, or USB-based audio outputs—perfect for venues with complex or shared AV systems.
PCBB3 Passive Computer Balance Box
The Hive Industries PCBB3 is a rugged passive interface that converts unbalanced stereo signals from laptops and other consumer audio sources into balanced XLR outputs. With a built-in ground lift switch and attenuation pad, it provides dependable, noise-free signal conversion for event production, conferences, and presentations.
This compact box features stereo mini jack and dual phono (RCA) inputs, making it versatile and compatible with nearly all laptop and media playback setups.
| Product | Details | Daily Rate | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hive Industries PCBB3 Passive stereo to XLR balance box with ground lift and pad | Stereo mini jack and RCA inputs, balanced XLR outputs, ground lift switch, -20dB pad, passive operation, compact metal housing. | £15.00 | £45.00 |
USB BalBox 2 – Digital to Balanced Audio Interface
The Hive USB BalBox 2 is the ideal solution for achieving high-quality digital audio from modern laptops. Acting as a USB audio interface and balance box in one, it connects directly to your computer via USB and outputs transformer-isolated balanced XLR audio—removing noise and signal issues caused by headphone outputs or poor onboard DACs.
This is especially valuable for venues using long cable runs or when connecting to large PA systems, where hum and buzz can ruin a presentation or stream.
| Product | Details | Daily Rate | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hive Industries USB BalBox 2 USB to XLR digital audio interface with isolation transformers | USB input, transformer-balanced stereo XLR outputs, plug-and-play compatibility, no drivers required. Powered via USB. | £15.00 | £15.00 |
Why Use a Balance Box?
Many venues and events face audio problems when connecting consumer devices to professional PA systems. Issues like buzzing, hums, and low-quality sound are often caused by ground loops or mismatched signal levels. Balance boxes resolve these problems by providing:
- Transformer-isolated, balanced audio output
- Ground loop elimination
- Protection against signal degradation on long cable runs
- Professional connectors suitable for any PA system
- Reliable audio performance under any conditions
Applications for Balance Box Hire
Balance boxes are critical tools for a range of live events, particularly when laptop or digital device playback is needed. Typical applications include:
- Corporate meetings and AGMs
- Lectures and academic conferences
- Webinars and hybrid events
- Theatre performances using playback cues
- Film screenings and multimedia presentations
- Live streams and virtual conferences
- Temporary installations in galleries or public spaces
Where We’ve Supplied in Edinburgh
We’ve provided balance box hire to a wide variety of prestigious venues across Edinburgh, including:
- Surgeons’ Hall
- National Museum of Scotland
- The Assembly Rooms
- Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC)
- Usher Hall
- Dynamic Earth
- University of Edinburgh venues
Planning an event where crystal-clear laptop audio is essential? Pegasus Sound and Light offers fast, reliable balance box hire throughout Edinburgh. Contact us today to discuss your needs.
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