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We rent small and large sound systems for Parades, Concerts, Corporate Meetings and just about any event when you need to be heard, plus DJ/Karaoke Entertainment and even a great Santa at Christmas time

Welcome to Northshore Sound Rentals where we are celebrating our 53rd year in business in 2025.

 Since 1972 we have been providing "Tour Grade" 

sound gear, engineers and crew for parades, rallies, 

protests, corporate meetings, parties, concerts, schools and even DJ/KJ corporate entertainment. 

 A "Boutique Sound & Video Company" plus a family business 

where service and reputation are our most important products.
We have lots of experience, know our gear,

we care and it shows  . . .

Experienced AV Magicians on a mission

Our mission is to help you sound and look great featuring the best professional audio and video solutions. Our rates are low and we can handle events up to 3,000 people.  We've been told that we are easy to work with since we always say YES!    

Working 24/7/365, we make things happen.
Call or Text us anytime for a quote at 224-279-0601

or email us at northshoresoundrentals@outlook.com 

Great Sound requires great gear

We'll get you heard and seen in Chicagoland.

At Northshore Sound, we are all about the gear, 

and great "tour grade" gear is what we rent . . . 

JBL Professional, Yamaha, Soundcraft, Shure, Pioneer, Roland, Sony and Honda are the brands we rent out weekly and recommend. 

We even know what most of the knobs and buttons do!

 We do not use any Alto, Behringer, Mackie, Peavey, Gemini, Alesis or Rane gear in any of our systems.

Join these prestigious customers who we work for annually

Watch what Northshore Sound is all about . . .

Click below on our "sizzle reel" to see some aspects of our work.

These repeat customers know us and love us . . .

 

ISRAELI CONSULATE GENERAL - Chicago

We are the official AV/production company for the Midwest Israeli Consulate General.  Over the past 10 years we have produced Memorial Services, Peace Rallies on Madison Avenue  or even Corporate Meetings at the Standard Club. Northshore Sound Rentals is their choice. 

Screens. Projectors, Wireless, Sound systems and crew with pro service at affordable prices.

Coming again in 2026


SIDETRACK the Video Bar - North Halsted Boys Town, Chicago

What float features the loudest and clearest at the Chicago Pride Parade every year? 

The answer is SIDETRACKS the Video Bar.  For the past 12 years, our team supplies the 133db sound that rocks the parade. Our JBL Venue Performance speakers powered by our 9.5 Kw generator makes sure you can hear their float driving down the street. Northshore and Sidetracks have won best sound and best float at this parade for numerous years.  

Coming again in 2026


DANCED DANCE CENTRE - Northbrook, Il

The annual DancEd recital takes place every March at the Northbrook Court and Vernon Hills Hawthorne Shopping Malls. It features hundreds of dancers that take lessons at this popular Northshore dance school. We annually supply concert sound for 1000 parents and relatives who come to see their kids dance. For the past 27 years, we have been their DJ and MC for this event.

Coming again in 2026

Sidetrack float with parade sound in 2024

Thousands of pounds of confetti are launched from  Sidetrack at the 2024 Chicago Pride Parade   

Tour Grade Sound for Corporate, Parades, Concerts, & Schools

    Yorkville High Homecoming 2024 - 1700 guests - Show on the Road Entertainment

    01/25

    "Do it Yourself" Sound Systems for Weddings or Parties

    rental sound systems for DJs

    If you're a professional DJ, a Production Company,

    or a Bride and Groom who wants to do it yourself 

    and need professional gear for a local Chicagoland event,

    Call us at (224) 279-0601 to reserve a great sound system.

    We can handle events from 50 to 3000 guests.

    Remember, we deliver, set up, test, and then pick it up!

    All at affordable rates, It doesn't get any easier. 

    Learn more

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    NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS - WHEELING, ILINOIS - CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
    Call or Text (224) 279-0601      Open 12:00 to 5:00 Daily

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    • Do It Yourself Rentals
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    • Bernie's Blog

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