Are sound systems dying out?

I doubt you’ll find many people who build their own sound systems anymore or even people who won’t just buy everything they need themselves, especially with active PA systems. You might find what you’re talking about in bands because most people will have their own hardware like instruments, pedals, amps, cabinets, etc.

Now on the other hand I do know a group who collaborates on their DJing, three DJs total and among them they contribute a van, a PA system, a lighting truss system, various disco lighting, and a hazer. Between them all they can put on a much bigger show than any one of them alone.

Thanks, will have a look at it. Seems interesting documentary.

Wow, this looks interesting. I just started the documentary but my first thought is one would need to know the specific room/venue they’d be playing in order to know how to incorporate a customized sound system. And while it could sound great, practically speaking, you’re talking money (equipment rental, sound engineer ,people just move the stuff) and then to get the specific venue. So for most DJs, it doesn’t seem practical. Having played in a band for years, one of the biggest headaches was lugging all our shit around from club to club, and these are small amplifiers compared to these big sound systems.