Trusted by the Biggest Tours
For over 15 years, we’ve supplied playback rigs for high-profile UK and international tours.
From small flyrigs to large-scale redundant systems, our gear has been tested on the world’s largest stages.
Used by
Madonna Coldplay Dua Lipa Kendrick Lamar 50 Cent Robbie Williams Gorillaz Stormzy Wizkid Burna Boy Fred Again Chemical Brothers Basement Jaxx Blur Rita Ora Duran Duran Pet Shop Boys Simply Red Rag’n’Bone Man Pulp + many more!
Entry-Level Playback Rigs
Light, affordable and professional.
Flyrigs & Festival Tours
Compact flypacks for mid-size venues and festivals.
International Arena Tours
For the most demanding of world tours. Fully-scalable and fully-redundant, connect anything to anything, with multiple layers of failsafe.
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Our Customers
Our Brands
Exclusive Distributor and Authorised Reseller
RME are industry leaders in professional audio interfaces, trusted worldwide for their ultra-low latency drivers, rock-solid clocking, and unparalleled stability in demanding playback environments.
RME’s TotalMix FX software delivers complete routing flexibility and onboard DSP, making them ideal for redundant playback rigs and complex live setups.
RME also offer a wide range of connectivity options, including MADI for large channel counts, Dante for networked audio integration, and AVB/Milan for seamless interoperability with modern consoles and PA systems.
Key products include the Fireface UFX III, MADIface XT II and Digiface Dante.
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Ferrofish specialize in high-density AD/DA and digital format conversion, giving engineers flexible tools to manage multichannel playback with ease.
With pristine converters, intuitive touchscreen control, and seamless integration with MADI, Dante, and ADAT, Ferrofish units are a cornerstone of modern playback racks.
Notable models include the 32-channel A32pro and A32pro Dante, and 16-channel Pulse16 Series.
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iConnectivity redefined affordable playback reliability with interfaces designed specifically for redundant playback switching, advanced MIDI routing, and multi-host USB audio.
The PlayAUDIO1U is purpose-built for live music touring, with automatic failover between laptops and rock-solid performance under pressure.
Popular products include the PlayAUDIO12, MioXL, and AUDIO4c, making them essential in both playback and MIDI-heavy live setups.
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DirectOut provide state-of-the-art signal distribution, redundancy, and interoperability solutions tailored for ‘mission-critical’ playback.
Used by some of the biggest artists on the planet – including Coldplay, Post Malone, Blink 182 and Lewis Capaldi – DirectOut sets the standard for ultra-reliable playback, when faliure is simply not an option.
In-house technologies such as EARS (Enhanced Automatic Redundancy Switching) and BLDS (Buffer Loop Detection System) enable seamless, automatic switching between primary and backup devices – completely inaudible to the audience – whilst the powerful GlobCon software offers for full control of any device on a network.
Combined with their deep support for formats like MADI, Dante, Ravenna, AES-3 and Waves SoundGrid, DirectOut devices deliver unmatched confidence and flexibility in the field of live audio playback.
Key products include the Prodigy.MC and Prodigy.MP, EXBOX.MD, and Andiamo series.
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Why speak to us about Playback Rigs?
We Speak Your Language
Our team is made up of seasoned audio professionals who understand the demands of touring.
Whether it’s USB, MIDI, MADI, Dante, AES-3, ADAT, AVB/Milan, Waves SoundGrid or Ravenna, we speak your audio language.
We know the challenges, and we’ve built our solutions around them.
Reliable Equipment, Night After Night
Playback rigs designed for maximum stability and resilience, from brands known first and foremost for their reliability.
Never worry about downtime mid-show.
Customised for Your Tour
Every artist and show is different. We can supply the exact hardware you need, whether it’s a club run, festival circuit or arena tour.
Seamless Integration with Your Workflow
Our systems slot effortlessly into your existing setup, giving you confidence that everything works exactly as you need it to – without surprises.
First-Class Support
Our team knows what you need to make each tour a success. We also have direct lines to all of our manufacturers, so if we can’t immediately answer your question, we personally know the people who can.
Reliable Playback Solutions, Show After Show
From rehearsals to encore, our solutions keep your show running seamlessly every step of the way. Reliable, flexible, and built for the stage.
Live Sound Solutions from Synthax Audio UK
Synthax Audio UK is the exclusive UK distributor and an Authorised Reseller for a number of iconic professional audio hardware brands.
We’ve been working with playback techs and system designers for over 15 years, supplying cutting-edge solutions that deliver the rock-solid reliability required for live music.
From compact flyrigs to complex, large-scale playback systems with full redundancy throughout, Synthax’s expert team are on-hand to provide practical insights, workflow advice and technical guidance for live sound professionals, playback technicians, and rental houses looking to build the perfect live audio playback systems.
From smaller gigs and local venues, to festival main stages and global arena tours, our brands have been used by the biggest names in the music industry. If you’re a playback technician, FOH engineer or live playback systems company, contact us to find out how we can help power your next tour.
If you’d like to know more about how we can help you design your next playback rig, give us a call on 01727 821 870 to speak to one of our team or arrange a demo of any of our products.
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