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  • 30K+ Events produced
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Event Generators

Quiet Generator Rental Away From Guests

A field, a parking lot or a park lawn has no outlet that can run a stage. Without the right power, lights dim, speakers hum and screens go dark at the worst moment.

Our event generator rental covers the whole power setup, not just the machine. We size the generator to what you plug in and park it away from the stage and the crowd, so guests hear the show instead of the engine. It works for a ribbon cutting with two speakers or a full concert stage.

Already have a venue with power? We can often connect to the building’s power instead, planned as part of our event project management.

  • Sized to what you plug in
  • Parked away from the stage
  • Power split evenly across systems
  • Planned with your sound and lights
Power Distribution Rental

Event Power Distribution From Generator to Stage

A generator alone doesn’t run a show. This is the gear and planning that gets its power safely to every part of the event.

  • Event Generators A generator sized to your show, parked where the site allows and away from the crowd.
  • Distro Boxes Power distribution boxes that split the power between lighting, sound, video and crew stations.
  • Heavy Power Cable Thick cable sized for each run, so every line carries its load safely.
  • Balanced Power Every system gets its own share of the power, so one can’t knock out another.
  • Building Power We connect to the venue’s own power where it allows it, cleared with them first. Event Design
  • Cable Ramps and Covers Ramps where people walk. Everywhere else, cables are taped down or hidden from view.
Generator for Outdoor Events

Venue Power or a Generator?

It comes down to the site and what you plug in. Here’s where most events land. We confirm it with your venue before load-in.

Your event Where the power usually comes from

  • Board meeting with a projector and two speakers The room’s own outlets, checked first
  • Ballroom with LED walls and a lighting rig A venue-approved connection to the house power
  • Older or landmark venue Venue power where it can carry the load, LED lights that use less power, or a generator
  • Outdoor concert, festival or street event A generator, parked where the site allows
  • Tent on a lawn or a field A generator, with cable run and ramped to the tent
  • Brand activation in a raw space A generator or the venue’s own power, depending on what the space has
Temporary Power Rental

Temporary Power for Outdoor Events

Parks, fields, lots and closed streets don’t come with a power panel built for a show. Every outdoor generator rental can include:

  • A generator sized to your show
  • Distro boxes for each system
  • Heavy cable sized for each run
  • Ramps over every walkway
  • Cables taped down or hidden
  • A spot cleared with the site
  • Delivery on our own trucks
  • Testing before doors open
Event Cable Management

From Power Plan to Pack-⁠Up

  1. Add Up the Load Tell us what’s plugged in: lights, sound, LED screens, scenic and crew stations. We add it all up before we pick a generator.
  2. Pick the Spot We agree with the venue or site where the generator parks, then map safe cable routes from there to the stage.
  3. Run and Test Our crew places the generator, runs cable to the distro boxes and tests every circuit before anything goes live.
  4. Show and Pack-⁠Up Cables stay labeled and covered through the show. After the last cue, we pack it all out clean.

Event Generator Rental FAQs

How much does it cost to rent a generator for an event?

It depends on how much power the show needs, how many days you need it, the cable runs and the site. Send us what you’re plugging in and where, and we’ll quote it.

What size generator do I need for an event?

It depends on everything you plug in: lights, speakers, LED screens and anything else on site. Send us the list, and we’ll add up the load and size the generator to it.

Do I need a generator for an outdoor event?

Usually, if the site has no power that can carry the show. Parks, fields, parking lots and streets rarely do. A small setup next to a building can sometimes use house power instead.

Can you keep the generator quiet during speeches?

Mostly by where it goes. We park it as far from the stage and the crowd as the site allows, behind a tent or a wall where we can.

What is power distribution for events?

It’s the temporary system that takes power from a generator or the venue and splits it safely across the show. Lighting, sound, video and crew stations each get what they need without overloading a circuit.

How do you keep cables safe for guests?

Every cable gets a planned route and a label. Where people walk, it runs under a cable ramp. Everywhere else, it’s taped down or hidden.

Do I need a permit for an event generator?

It depends on your town and your venue, so ask what they allow first. Tell us what you hear back, and we’ll talk through what the venue and your town need from us.

Can the venue’s outlets run my AV?

Sometimes, for a small setup like a projector and two speakers. LED walls, lighting rigs and full sound systems need a venue-approved connection to the building’s power, or a generator.

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Generator Rental for Events

Event Generator Rental

No power where you’re building the show? We bring the generator, run power to every light, speaker and screen, and keep the cables out of your guests’ way.

1984
Building events since

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Local crews in the NYC area, New Jersey, Long Island, Miami and Orlando, and we travel for everything else.

Event Generator Rental Reviews

In Our Clients' Own Words

The only company that I trust for my business live event needs.

Mike B., Google review
  • …At the last minute, we needed a podium for one of our speakers, and ProSho went out of their way to run back to one of their warehouses and grab a spare podium for us before the event kicked off. …

    BrianGoogle review

  • …Anthony is consistently helpful, responsive, pays attention to small details, and willing to go above and beyond. We truly appreciate their professionalism and reliability…

    Jennifer B.Google review

  • We have partnered with ProSho several times throughout the year, often times at the last minute. Anthony is always so helpful and gets the job done. …

    Laura G.Google review

  • Pro Sho made our investor conference easy. They handled all of our audio, visual, and staging, and every piece was polished and professional. …

    Stephanie A.Google review

  • …Year after year they continue to wow us with their incredible work, their awesome staff, and everything in between. Working with Anthony & crew is always the easiest part of planning our gala. …

    Alissa C.Google review

  • For the past six years, our school has had the privilege of working with this outstanding sound technician for our annual graduation ceremony. Year after year, they deliver an exceptional experience with professionalism, precision, and attention to detail. …

    Melissa M.Google review

  • …Anthony and the Pro Sho Sound Services team make that task look easy when there is nothing simple about it. The teamwork, professionalism, knowledge and experience they display brings an event to the next level …

    ChristinaGoogle review

  • We recently partnered with Pro Sho Sound Services for an event at Manhatta, and they were exceptional. … Navigating the logistics of a high-rise venue like Manhatta can be a challenge, but their team handled it seamlessly …

    Savannah L.Google review

  • …I originally called for "just a speaker and big tv." All the recommendations were on point and my event was perfect. Anyone looking for audio video services should look no further. …

    Anthony O.Google review

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Ready to Power Your Next Event?

  1. Tell Us About Your Event

    Send the date, the venue and what you need, or just call.

  2. Get Your Quote

    We match the gear and the team to your event and send a clear quote.

  3. We Plan and Prep

    Site visits, floor plans and CAD drawings, so you see your setup before the day.

  4. Event Day

    Our crew sets up, runs the show and packs it all out.

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