NewsPunk1

I am in Oklahoma and my current rate has been $700/10 plus $450 basic equipment rental. I am planning to attempt to start at $800/10 and $500/equipment rental in 2023. I have recently updates much of my gear and the prices are through the roof for sound devices and lectro wide band stuff. Also, I understand that labor rates may vary around the country depending on cost of living. That’s understandable. What I think should be consistent across the board for all of us is equipment rental. I believe their should be three levels. Top tier with zaxcom or sound devices pro mixers and lectro or wisycom or zaxcom wires. Then a medium gear rental rate with mixpre and sennheiser or Sony wires. Then a low budget rate for zoom and budget mics.. this way there is still a way for people with lower end gear to get in the business but for them to understand the difference. this is great that we are talking about proper rates.