Audio Engineering

Audio Engineering is a full service live sound rental, technical supply and production company founded by Marcel Bezuidenhout in 1998. Based in Maitland, Cape Town, the team supports the concert and events industry across South Africa, combining high quality equipment with technical know how and a friendly, professional approach. Their ethos is simple and proven, they strive for excellence in technical production with personal service and skilled preparedness so every brief is delivered with ease and precision.

What began as a specialist sound engineering outfit has grown into a comprehensive operation that services all disciplines required for modern live events. Audio Engineering supplies and operates sound, lighting, structural and audio visual equipment, and provides the technical expertise to integrate these elements seamlessly. Beyond equipment, the company delivers the logistics and people needed to make productions work, including transport and experienced on site manpower.

The scope of work spans the full spectrum of event sizes and formats. Audio Engineering caters to small corporate events and conferences as confidently as it does large scale outdoor concerts. The team is equipped for indoor and outdoor productions, fashion shows, live band performances, product launches and outdoor movie screenings, among many other applications. Every project benefits from the same attention to presentation, technical detail and client service.

A dedicated inventory underpins this capability. Audio Engineering maintains specialised audio, AV, lighting, and stage and structure inventories, aligning with international specifications for touring artists and high profile shows. This breadth allows the company to match the right system to each venue and audience, whether that is a compact corporate ballroom or a sprawling outdoor amphitheatre. Clients value the consistency of well maintained gear supported by technicians who understand how to deploy it effectively.

A strong track record speaks to their experience in the field. Audio Engineering has supplied equipment and sound engineering services for artists such as Bastille, Seether, The Pixies, Of Monsters and Men, Johnny Clegg, Mango Groove and Freshly Ground, among many others. The company’s portfolio also reflects international reach and clients, and it has supported international touring productions. Long running local commitments include the Summer Sunset Concerts and New Year’s Eve Concerts at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens, where Audio Engineering has provided services for the past five years.

Beyond headline shows, the team’s approach is noted for reliability and readiness. Emphasis on skilled preparedness means crew arrive with solutions thought through, contingencies planned and presentation standards upheld. The result is a production environment where performers, presenters and audiences experience clear sound, appropriate lighting and well executed staging that supports the content rather than distracting from it.

While proudly rooted in Cape Town and the Western Cape, Audio Engineering serves events throughout South Africa and is equipped to meet the demanding standards of live events nationally. With comprehensive transport support and on site crew, the company can mobilise for projects across regions and, when required, extend services to international touring schedules.

Audio Engineering is a full-service live sound rental and production company founded in 1998. They provide high-quality equipment and personalized service for a variety of events, including concerts and corporate functions.