Business Details
Your Trusted Sound & Lighting Partner in Milwaukee
With over 30 years of professional experience, we are a leading provider of sound and lighting solutions in the Midwest. Our expertise spans corporate events, concerts, theaters, and nightclubs, serving clients from event coordinators to touring artists. We maintain an extensive inventory of professional-grade equipment from trusted brands like JBL, EAW, and Yamaha. Our team of skilled technicians ensures seamless execution for events of all sizes, from intimate gatherings to large-scale festivals. We specialize in custom lighting configurations and backline rentals, supporting artists with reliable on-site equipment.Our recone service restores speakers to optimal performance, extending the life of audio systems. Founded by industry veteran Bill Kaliebe, our company combines deep technical knowledge with personalized service. Client testimonials highlight our professionalism, adaptability, and commitment to client satisfaction. We operate from our Milwaukee headquarters, serving clients across the Midwest region. Our approach blends decades of hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional results.
Services
Sound Systems
Lighting Systems
Backline Rentals
Recone Service
Equipment Installation
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized expertise in event sound and lighting
- Our technicians provide on-site support for events of all complexities
- We maintain an extensive inventory of professional-grade equipment brands
- Our recone service restores speakers to factory performance levels
- We serve diverse clients from corporate planners to touring musicians
What people say
Satisfaction guaranteed
Professionalism
Final result
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Services
Sound Systems
We provide comprehensive sound reinforcement systems for venues of all sizes. Our professional-grade equipment ensures crystal-clear audio quality for concerts, corporate events, and public announcements. Our technicians optimize system configurations to match each space's acoustics, guaranteeing optimal coverage and volume control.
Lighting Systems
Our custom lighting solutions create immersive environments for events and permanent installations. We offer intelligent lighting systems, LED displays, and special effects equipment. Our team designs dynamic lighting configurations that enhance performances and create memorable visual experiences for audiences.
Backline Rentals
We supply professional musical instruments and technical gear for touring artists. Our inventory includes guitars, basses, drum kits, and amplifiers from trusted brands. We coordinate equipment delivery and setup in advance to ensure smooth performances and minimize technical delays.
Recone Service
Our speaker restoration service returns damaged speakers to like-new condition. We use factory-authorized components to rebuild speaker cones and voice coils. This cost-effective solution extends equipment lifespan while maintaining original sound quality specifications.
Equipment Installation
We design and implement permanent audio-visual systems for concert halls, theaters, and commercial spaces. Our team handles complete system integration including cabling, control interfaces, and equipment calibration. We ensure seamless operation and long-term reliability for house sound and lighting systems.
People
Bill Kaliebe
President and Founder
With over 30 years in the industry, Bill founded Badger Sound & Lighting after starting his career in local bands. He transitioned to full-time sound engineering in his late 20s and has built the company into a Midwest technical services leader.
Questions
What types of events do you support?
We serve concerts, corporate events, theater productions, nightclubs, and special festivals across the Midwest region.
Do you provide equipment rentals?
Yes, we offer sound systems, lighting rigs, and backline musical equipment rentals with technician support available.
How experienced is your team?
Our technicians have decades of combined experience working at theaters, concert halls, and corporate events throughout the Midwest.
What brands do you carry?
We work with industry-leading brands including JBL, EAW, Crown, Avolites, and Yamaha for sound and lighting equipment.
What are your business hours?
Our Milwaukee office operates Monday-Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM CST, with after-hours appointments available.