about

Founded in 2024 by Ben Marks, MARKS Audio Solutions Ltd is a boutique sound installation, manufacture and equipment hire company based in the heart of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, operating nationally.With a love for music, craftsmanship and a good ear for sound, Ben established the company to provide high-quality sound for the local area. MARKS Audio Solutions Ltd has since grown to incorporate a wide range of sound-based services from providing hire for functions to designing and building custom sound reinforcement systems for a variety of different clients.Ben also enjoys a busy calendar of live sound engineering work, including FOH, Monitors and System Engineering, and can offer these services alongside equipment hire to provide an all in one, high quality solution for your events. Ben holds multiple training certificates from d&b audiotechnik, and has experience with a variety of different systems including L'Acoustics, NEXO and Martin Audio.Installations have ranged from intimate cafe and bar spaces to state-of-the-art educational facilities and nightclub spaces.We also hold a good selection of equipment available for hire, including Funktion-One and Martin Audio loudspeakers, as well as a thoroughly equipped inventory of microphones, DJ equipment and other related audio equipment. We are the largest supplier of Funktion-One sound systems in South Yorkshire, and have excellent links with other rental houses across the country, allowing us to bring in the exact equipment you need for your production.Our operational base is situated in Neepsend, giving us fantastic access to a number of Sheffield's larger venues, as well as being less than 15 minutes from the M1 enabling us to operate nationally with ease.

testimonials

"Having worked with MARKS Audio Solutions Ltd in a variety of live environments, I can attest to their reliability, their level of care and the attention to detail that they bring to every job!" - Ed - Gut Level/Grub Records"Ben did a beautiful job assembling my amp rack. Making all the cables, and mounting and connecting everything. He went above and beyond to help - highly recommended!" - Jack Howe - Production Manager for
OPUS, Migration Matters Festival, City of Sanctuary Sheffield, Rebel Soul, HARD BALLET"I've had the pleasure of working with MARKS Audio Solutions Ltd as a contractor on both live music events and AV installations. While I haven't been a direct client, I've seen firsthand their commitment to quality and professionalism. Their attention to detail and methodical approach to installation really stands out. They take the time to understand each client's specific needs, ensuring the best possible for every project. Whether it's a complex AV setup or a high-energy live event, MARKS Audio Solutions Ltd consistently delivers top-tier results. I highly recommend them for anyone seeking reliable, efficient audio solutions. - Max Jeffries - Soundcheck Combined Audio Services (Nottingham)

our installations

Marks Audio Solutions is commited to providing a high quality installation sensitive to space, purpose and to suit all budgets and with the highest quality of aftercare and support. Take a look below at some of our recent projects (coming soon):

why choose us?

custom design & planning

We begin by understanding the specific requirements of your venue, taking into account acoustics, size, and usage. Our experienced audio engineers then design a system that maximizes sound quality and coverage, ensuring every corner of your space is filled with crystal-clear audio. Our team is also capable of designing and manufacturing bespoke speakers to work in the most challenging of spaces, as well as reducing the carbon footprint of installations by undertaking this work in-house.

state-of-the-art equipment

We have great relationships with leading audio brands such as Funktion-One, KV2 Audio and d&b audiotechnik to provide top-tier pro audio equipment for any application. Whether you need a high-performance sound system for a large nightclub, a live performance venue, or a background music system to improve the ambience in a retail setting, we will be able to choose the perfect products for your needs, and if they don't exist then we'll design and manufacture them for you!

expert installation

Our technicians are highly trained to install audio systems with precision, and we have a diverse range of skillsets across the team to cope with even the most complex of projects. We handle everything from wiring and speaker speaker installation to system setup and tuning, ensuring your installation is flawless and operates smoothly from day one, with the customer's needs at the centre of the project.

seamless integration

We offer smart integration solutions, allowing you to control your system easily via touchscreens, mobile apps, or easy to understand hardware. From simple stereo systems to complex multi-zone setups, we ensure your system is user-friendly and fully optimized for your needs.

ongoing support & maintenance

Our commitment doesn’t end after installation. We offer ongoing support, system calibration, and maintenance services to keep your audio systems performing at their peak, year after year. Any system is only as good as the engineer behind it, and we thoroughly believe that the key to reliable and high quality audio is good quality maintenance and supporting the client to use their equipment in the best possible way.

financing options

With the help of our asset financing partner, Kennet Leasing, we can give you the financial tools you need to make your dream installation project a reality, allowing you to spread out payments over several years, and at affordable interest rates. We can also provide estimates of these payments at the point of quotation, allowing us to tailor the installation to be a good balance of affordability and functionality.

products

Our range of homegrown loudspeakers are gaining popularity at an alarming rate! With a design philosophy based around simplicity and build quality, MARKS Audio Solutions loudspeakers are a fantastic choice for a variety of applications, be it club installations, monitoring systems or speech reinforcement solutions for the most demanding of venues.
You also help to reduce the environmental impact of our industry by purchasing our Sheffield-made loudspeakers, reducing shipping miles and conserving our proud local heritage of manufacturing.We pride ourselves on flexibility - if the perfect product doesn't exist, then we'll design and manufacture it for you! In the past, we've supplied subwoofer solutions in the most demanding of spaces where there usually wouldn't be space for such equipment by designing subwoofer enclosures to fit underneath staircases and existing venue structures.The product range is ever expanding - get in touch for the most recent additions!

subwoofers

Coming soon...

full range loudspeakers

CCX-8.1

8"+1" Compact Coaxial Loudspeaker

Sometimes, simplicity and honesty is the best policy, and this is exactly what you'll find with our beloved CCX-8.1 loudspeaker. There's no fancy technological gimmicks here, just very high quality components, an optimised port design and robust build quality.Available with a discreet foam grille, metal grille, or increasingly popularly without grilles, the CCX-8.1 loudspeakers are becoming a firm favourite for DJ monitoring applications where extended lower frequency reproduction is required at moderately loud volume, where subwoofers would be impractical.At the heart of the CCX-8.1 is a high quality 8" coaxial driver, featuring a rubber surround for increased excursion and durability, also providing a stunning low frequency response for a loudspeaker of this size. A rounded entry labyrinth port is used to further help reproduce these low frequencies with minimal port noise, whilst maintaining a small enclosure size. High frequency reproduction is provided by a 1" exit high frequency device to provide smooth high frequency reproduction.A range of mounting options are available, including inserts for Powerdrive wall mount brackets, flying eyes, or our popular yoke mount to allow the speakers to be mounted onto a standard 35mm speaker stand using a stand top adaptor.The CCX-8.1 really is a great all-rounder, with astonishing SPL for it's size. Paired with subwoofers, these make a great compact system for dance music, or an excellent PA if used on their own for speech reinforcement or acoustic acts.

Tech Specs

Loudspeaker Type: 8" and 1" compact coaxial loudspeaker
Frequency Response (±3dB): 70hz-17khz
Frequency Response (±10dB): 58hz-20khz
Power Handling: 300w rms (lf), 40w rms (hf)
Sensitivity: 94.0 dB (lf), 102.0 dB (hf)
Maximum SPL: 112dB continuous
Nominal Impedance: 8Ω (lf and hf)
Dispersion: 100 ̊ conical
Enclosure: 12mm multi-laminate rebated plywood
Connectors: 2x NL4
Input Connections: 1+,1- (lf), 2+,2- (hf)
Fittings: 2x M10 insert as standard - additional inserts available on request
Dimensions: 368x380x300mmmeasurements taken at 1m, in acoustic half space

equipment hire

Whether its a small PA system for vocal reinforcement, or a performance soundsystem to fill a large venue with high volumes of music, we have a range of gear to suit your applications in-house, as well as contacts nationally who we can source specialist equipment from.
Our comprehensive hire stock includes everything from wireless and wired microphones, stands, DI boxes, DJ Equipment and cabling, as well as high quality loudspeaker systems from leading manufacturers such as Funktion-One and Martin Audio.We'll always endeavour to meet your exacting standards, whilst offering good value for money and unparalleled support. Get in touch today for a full inventory list.

engineering and crewing

From Live Sound Engineering to Local Crew Support, MARKS Audio Solutions Ltd has a highly skilled crew of engineers capable of working to a very high standard on a variety of different mixing desks and audio systems. If we can't do it, then we will know who can!

Our engineers usually operate on a five hour minimum call basis, and we are able to provide experienced professionals with excellent technical and people skills to ensure that your production goes as smoothly as possible.

Engineering - past events include:BLK at Archives, Tottenham (April 2024)
Joy Orbison at FØRGE (August 2023)
Flowdan at FØRGE (March 2024)Crewing - past events include:
Sam Fender at Leeds Arena (December 2024)
The Prodigy at Bridlington Spa (December 2024)

For any business enquiries, or if you just fancy a chat, we'd love to hear from you!Please fill out the form below or contact us at [email protected]
+44 7470 331339

Freelance crew applications: If you've got what it takes to work with us as part of a fast paced and experienced team, then we'd be really interested to discuss what you could bring to the company. Please do send a CV over, particularly if you have live sound or installation experience.