ST. LOUIS EVENT SOUND & PROJECTION
Sound and Projection Rentals That Make Every Word and Every Image Have an Impact
A speaker no one can hear. A presentation slide no one can read. A first dance song that cuts out at the wrong moment. Sound and projection are the details that disappear when they’re done right, and become the only thing anyone talks about when they’re done wrong. The Aries Co. has an in-house AV team serving St. Louis events since 1974, providing professional sound systems, microphones, projection, video display, and monogram lighting for weddings, corporate events, galas, and celebrations of every kind. We design, deliver, and operate our own equipment. No subcontractors, no hand-offs, no surprises.
SOUND & PROJECTION SERVICES
Professional AV by Our In-House Team
Event AV is one of the most technically complex parts of event production, and one of the easiest things to get wrong when you hire the wrong vendor. The Aries Co. keeps our AV operation entirely in-house. Our team handles the full scope: system design, equipment delivery, setup, operation, and strike. When you work with us on sound and projection, you have one team accountable for the entire technical experience.
Our sound and projection services include:
Sound Systems & Speaker Setups: From a single speaker and wireless microphone for a small ceremony to a full line-array sound system for a large ballroom event, we design and install audio systems scaled to your venue and your guest count. Clear, even sound coverage throughout your event space is the baseline, and we hit it every time. We handle sound for wedding ceremonies and receptions, corporate conferences, keynote presentations, award ceremonies, fundraiser galas, outdoor events, and more.
Wireless Microphones: Handheld wireless microphones, lavalier microphones, and podium microphones for speakers, officiants, emcees, panelists, and performers. We carry enough wireless microphone inventory to support multi-speaker panel setups and ensure your presenters are always heard clearly from anywhere in the room.
DJ & Music Support: For events using a DJ or live band, we work alongside entertainment vendors to ensure the audio infrastructure supports the performance. We can provide the front-of-house sound system, stage monitors, and patching that your entertainment vendor needs, or coordinate directly with your DJ to make sure their setup integrates seamlessly with the room’s sound design.
Projection & Screens: High-lumen projectors and projection screens in a range of sizes for presentations, slideshows, wedding photo displays, video playback, and large-format visual content. Whether you need a single screen behind a podium for a corporate keynote or multiple screens around a ballroom for a wedding reception highlight reel, we have the projection equipment and the expertise to make it look sharp.
Video Display & LED Screens: For events where a traditional projection screen isn’t the right fit — or where the ambient light is too high for projected image quality — we offer video display and LED screen solutions that deliver crisp, bright visuals in any lighting environment. These are particularly well-suited for outdoor events, brightly lit ballrooms, and high-production corporate events.
Monogram & Gobo Lighting A custom monogram or gobo projection is one of the most elegant and personal touches available for a wedding or upscale event. We project custom initials, logos, patterns, or designs onto dance floors, walls, ceilings, and draping, creating a detail that’s uniquely yours and photographs beautifully. Monogram lighting is available as a standalone add-on or as part of a full lighting and AV package.
Presentation Support & Confidence Monitors For corporate events and conferences, we supply confidence monitors, clickers, presentation remotes, and the technical support your speakers need to present without fumbling with their setup. We’ve run AV for enough corporate presentations to know that your speakers should be focused on their content, not their technology.
Jumbo Screens & Large-Format Display: For outdoor events, large-scale corporate productions, community screenings, and any event where a standard screen isn’t big enough, we provide jumbo screen and large-format display solutions. We’ve set up jumbo screens at some of St. Louis’s most recognized outdoor venues and events (including Art Hill) and we know what it takes to run large-format AV in open-air environments.
Livestreaming & Broadcast Support: For hybrid events, conference recordings, and productions that need to reach an audience beyond the room, we provide livestreaming and broadcast support. This includes camera feeds, audio capture, and the technical infrastructure to stream or record your event for remote audiences.
Power Generation & Distribution: Outdoor venues and spaces with limited electrical infrastructure need supplemental power for AV, lighting, and catering equipment, and we supply it. Our in-house power generation and distribution service is a critical capability for outdoor events, tented receptions, and non-traditional venues across St. Louis. It’s a capability most rental companies can’t offer, and it means you’re not juggling another vendor for a fundamental event need.
WHO WE SERVE
For Planners, Corporations, Venues, and Anyone Who Needs Their AV to Run Without a Hitch
For Corporate Event Planners & In-House Teams: Your keynote speaker needs to be heard. Your slides need to be seen. Your award ceremony needs to feel like an award ceremony. We provide professional, production-grade sound and projection for corporate events of all scales, from 30-person executive dinners to 2,000-person conferences. Our team handles setup before you arrive and strike after you leave, so your team can focus on the event.
For Wedding Planners & Couples: Sound is everything at a wedding. The ceremony microphone for vows, the music during cocktail hour, the toasts, the first dance, the DJ’s system. We work alongside your wedding entertainment vendor or provide standalone sound systems and microphones for ceremonies and receptions throughout the St. Louis area. Monogram lighting is one of our most popular add-ons for couples who want a custom personal touch without a major production investment.
For Nonprofit & Fundraiser Events: Galas, auctions, and fundraiser dinners depend on clear sound because a presenter who can’t be heard loses the room, and a room that can’t follow the program loses momentum. We provide reliable, professionally operated sound and projection for nonprofit events across St. Louis, including at some of the city’s most recognized venues.
For Venues & Venue Managers: If your venue hosts outside events and regularly refers AV vendors, we’d welcome the conversation. We’ve built long-standing relationships with St. Louis venues and venue managers because we show up prepared, work cleanly, and leave the space the way we found it.
For Other AV & Production Companies: We’re experienced at working as a technical partner or supplemental vendor alongside other production companies and AV teams. Whether you need additional equipment, power support, or an on-site operator, we integrate into existing production setups without friction.
EVENTS WE SUPPORT
Professional Sound & Projection for Every Occasion
Corporate Conferences & Keynotes:Â Sound systems, wireless microphones, projection screens, confidence monitors, and presentation support for conferences, summits, and keynote events at hotels, convention centers, and off-site venues throughout St. Louis.
Award Ceremonies & Galas:Â Full AV production for black-tie and semi-formal events: microphones for presenters, video playback, spotlight coordination with lighting, and the technical polish that makes an award moment feel like one.
Weddings & Receptions:Â Ceremony sound systems and microphones, cocktail hour music support, reception DJ integration, monogram projections, slideshow and photo display, and video playback for wedding reception highlight reels.
Fundraiser Galas & Nonprofit Events:Â Reliable, professionally operated sound and projection for charity auctions, fundraiser dinners, and gala events at venues across the St. Louis metro.
Outdoor Events & Community Screenings: Jumbo screens, large-format projection, outdoor speaker arrays, and power generation for outdoor events. From corporate picnics and community festivals to large-scale outdoor screenings.
Trade Shows & Expos: Presentation systems, display screens, and audio support for trade show booths and exhibit hall demonstrations at convention centers and event spaces in St. Louis.
Hybrid & Livestreamed Events:Â Livestreaming infrastructure, camera feeds, audio capture, and broadcast support for events that need to reach audiences both in the room and online.
Private Parties & Milestone Celebrations:Â Sound systems, music support, and monogram or gobo lighting for milestone birthdays, anniversary celebrations, and private events where the atmosphere and entertainment deserve professional audio support.
Serving St. Louis Businesses and Venues Across the Region
The Aries Co. is based at 4940 Northrup Ave in St. Louis and installs lighting and draping at events throughout the St. Louis region, both St. Louis City and St. Louis County. Our team has run AV at virtually every major event venue in St. Louis, including hotel ballrooms, museums, historic venues, outdoor spaces, convention centers, and private estates.
Venues and areas we regularly serve include Downtown St. Louis, Clayton, Chesterfield, Midtown, the Central West End, Forest Park, Kirkwood, Webster Groves, Maryland Heights, Fenton, and the Metro East. We also travel for the right event, so reach out if you’re not sure whether we cover your location.
WHY PLANNERS & VENUES CHOOSE ARIES FOR SOUND & PROJECTION
In-House Expertise. Flawless Execution. One Team Accountable for All of It.
We do it in-house. Our AV team is made up of Aries Co. employees, not subcontractors or day-of freelancers. They know our equipment, they know our clients’ expectations, and they’re held to the same professional standard as every other part of our operation. When something comes up on event day (and in AV, something always does) you want a team that’s been doing this together for years.
We’ve worked St. Louis’s best venues. We’ve provided sound and projection at the Coronado, the Jewel Box, Art Hill, the Saint Louis Art Museum, and venues throughout the city and surrounding region. That experience means we know the rooms, the acoustics, the rigging realities, and the load-in logistics before we arrive.
We bundle with your rentals. Booking sound and projection alongside your furniture, lighting, draping, and catering equipment through Aries Co. means one order, one delivery team, and one point of contact for your entire event. Planners who consolidate with us consistently tell us it’s one of the best decisions they made for a particular event.
We have 50+ years of St. Louis events experience. We’ve been doing this since 1974. That’s a lot of keynote presentations, first dances, gala programs, and outdoor screenings. The experience shows in how we anticipate problems, how we communicate with clients, and how our events actually sound and look.
We have the power when and where you need it. In-house power generation and distribution for outdoor, tented, and non-traditional venues, a capability most AV rental companies in St. Louis don’t offer.
Setting the Standard for St. Louis Event Rentals
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Aries Rental Company for over a decade, and I can confidently say they are an exceptional partner. The quality of their rental products is consistently outstanding—everything arrives clean, well-maintained, and exactly as promised, which is critical in our industry. Just as impressive is the dependability of their team; they are reliable, proactive, and clearly invested in our success. Communication with Aries is seamless and efficient—they are responsive, transparent, and always willing to problem-solve quickly when needed. Aries Rental Company makes the entire process easy and stress-free, and I highly recommend them to any organization looking for a trusted, high-quality rental partner.
Bridget Bitza
We have partnered with The Aries Company for several years and have been extremely satisfied with their services. Their team is professional, dependable, and easy to work with, always taking the time to understand our needs and deliver excellent results. From planning through execution, the consistently exceed our expectations. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a trusted A/V partner.
Steve Burkhardt
Having partnered with Aries for over a decade, I can confidently say they are nothing short of outstanding! As a small local business, they consistently go above and beyond to support you and your clients whenever needed. Their warm, professional approach and unwavering commitment to excellent service deliver a truly first-class experience!
Amber Marshall
GETTING STARTED
Ready to Talk Sound & Projection for Your Event?
Every AV project is custom-scoped based on your venue, event type, guest count, and technical needs. Here’s what helps us put together an accurate proposal:
- Your event date
- Venue name and address (floor plans are helpful if you have them)
- Event type and estimated guest count
- What you need AV to do: speeches, presentations, DJ support, projection, monogram, livestream, etc.
- Load-in and load-out windows
- Your name, billing address, and best contact number
We’ll review the details and put together a custom proposal. No generic packages, just the equipment and support your event actually needs.
Call us at 314.664.6610 or email Sales@AriesCo.com and we’ll be in touch promptly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What clients ask us most about sound and projection:
Does Aries Co. have an in-house AV team?
Yes, and that’s one of the most important things to know about working with us on sound and projection. Our AV team is made up of Aries Co. employees, not subcontractors or day-of freelancers. They design, deliver, set up, operate, and strike our AV equipment at events across St. Louis. One company, one crew, one accountable team from start to finish.
What sound equipment do you provide for events?
We provide professional sound systems and speaker setups scaled to your venue and guest count, wireless handheld and lavalier microphones, podium microphones, DJ and band audio support, stage monitors, and front-of-house mixing. Whether your event needs a single wireless mic for a ceremony officiant or a full line-array system for a 1,500-person conference, we have the inventory and the expertise.
Do you provide microphones for wedding ceremonies?
Yes, ceremony sound is one of our most frequently requested services. We supply wireless microphone systems for officiants, and can provide additional microphones for readers, performers, or anyone else speaking during the ceremony. Clear ceremony audio is one of those things guests remember if it goes wrong, and that they shouldn’t notice when it goes right.
What projection and screen options do you offer?
We carry high-lumen projectors and projection screens in multiple sizes for presentations, slideshows, photo displays, and video playback. For environments where ambient light makes projection challenging, we also offer LED video display solutions. Screens are available in multiple configurations for single-screen podium setups, multi-screen ballroom installs, and everything in between.
What is a monogram or gobo projection, and can you do it for my event?
A monogram or gobo is a custom image, like initials, a logo, a pattern, or a design, projected onto a surface in your venue: the dance floor, a wall, the ceiling, or a draping backdrop. It’s one of the most personal and visually impactful touches available for weddings and upscale events, and it photographs exceptionally well. Yes, we offer monogram and gobo projection as a standalone service or as part of a full AV and lighting package.
Can you support hybrid or livestreamed events?
Yes. We provide livestreaming and broadcast support for hybrid events, conference recordings, and productions that need to reach remote audiences. This includes camera feeds, audio capture, and the technical infrastructure to stream or record your event. Reach out with your specifics and we’ll scope the right solution.
Do you work alongside DJs and live bands?
Yes, we’re highly experienced at integrating with entertainment vendors. We can provide front-of-house sound infrastructure that your DJ or band patches into, or coordinate directly with your entertainment vendor ahead of the event to make sure everything works together cleanly on the day.
Can you provide AV for outdoor events?
Yes, outdoor AV is a specialty of Aries Co. We provide outdoor speaker arrays, large-format projection, jumbo screens, and power generation for outdoor events throughout the St. Louis region. We’ve run AV at outdoor venues including Art Hill and understand the unique technical and logistical challenges of open-air event production.
How far in advance should I book AV for my event?
For most events, 4–6 weeks in advance is a good target. For large corporate productions, conferences, or events with complex technical requirements, 2–3 months lead time gives us the best opportunity to design and scope your system properly. We do accommodate last-minute requests when we can, so don’t hesitate to reach out regardless of your timeline.
How much does sound and projection rental cost in St. Louis?
Pricing depends on the scope of your event, such as the size of your venue, the type and number of audio zones, the projection setup, whether you need on-site operators, and whether you’re bundling with other rental items. Every AV project is custom-quoted. The best way to get accurate pricing is to contact us with your event details and we’ll put together a proposal.
Can I bundle sound and projection with my other rental items?
Yes, and many of our clients do. Booking your furniture, linens, lighting, draping, and AV through Aries Co. means one order, one delivery team, and one point of contact for your entire event setup. It’s one of the clearest advantages of working with a full-service rental and event production company.
LET’S MAKE IT SOUND AS GOOD AS IT LOOKS
Professional Sound & Projection for St. Louis Events, Backed by 50+ Years of Experience
Every word spoken at your event deserves to be heard. Every image displayed deserves to be seen. The Aries Co. has been delivering professional sound and projection for St. Louis events since 1974, with an in-house team, top-tier equipment, and a standard of execution that holds across every event we touch.
Call 314.664.6610, email Sales@AriesCo.com, or fill out the inquiry form, to start the conversation.
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