Dry Hire
Equipment rental without crew — professional AV, camera, lighting, and audio gear available for pickup.
Dry Hire — Rent Professional Event Technology in Berlin
You have the team but need the gear? With our dry hire service, we provide professional AV equipment for your production or event — flexible, straightforward, and in broadcast quality. Jakobs Medien in Berlin-Kreuzberg offers an extensive equipment inventory that is otherwise used for our own productions: from camera systems and audio gear to lighting and streaming hardware.
What Is Dry Hire?
The term dry hire comes from the events industry and refers to renting equipment without crew. You receive the gear and operate it yourself — with your own team, your own technicians. This distinguishes dry hire from a full-service production, where we bring the entire crew.
Dry hire is the right choice when you:
- Have your own technical team but need additional equipment
- Are planning a self-directed production and want to rent specific gear
- Want to expand your existing setup with professional technology
- Want to save on crew costs without compromising on equipment quality
Our Equipment Portfolio
Camera Gear
- Professional broadcast and cinema cameras
- PTZ cameras for remote-controlled recording
- High-quality lenses for various applications
- Tripods, sliders, and gimbal systems
- Camera monitors and preview monitors
Audio Equipment
- Wireless microphone systems (lavalier, handheld, headset)
- Audio mixing consoles for live events
- PA systems and speakers
- In-ear monitoring systems
- Intercom systems for crew communication
Lighting
- LED panel lights for even illumination
- Profile spots and moving heads
- Daylight and tungsten LED panels
- Lighting control and dimmers
Streaming and Broadcasting
- Streaming encoders for all major platforms
- Video switchers and mixers
- Recording and playback systems
- Network and bonding technology for stable transmission
- LiveU units for mobile streaming
Display and Presentation Technology
- LED walls and LED panels in various sizes
- Large-format monitors and screens
- Presentation technology and playback devices
- Teleprompter systems
Flexible Booking — With or Without Crew
Dry hire does not mean you have to go without support. We offer flexible options:
- Pure Dry Hire: You pick up the gear, use it, and return it
- Dry Hire with Briefing: We hand over the equipment with a technical briefing on each device
- Dry Hire with Partial Crew: You book individual technicians or camera operators as needed — for example, an audio engineer for cabling or a camera operator for a specific position
- Wet Hire: You book equipment and a full crew — essentially a full-service production
Pickup and Delivery
Our location in the Urbanhoefe in Berlin-Kreuzberg is easy to reach. You can pick up the gear there and return it after use. For events outside Berlin, we arrange transport via courier or freight — on request including setup and teardown by our technicians.
Quality You Can Count On
Our equipment is not just professional — it is maintained, cared for, and ready to go. We use the same gear for our own productions at federal ministries, international trade fairs, and large-scale events. Every device is tested before handover and delivered in perfect working condition.
What We Deliver
- Professional AV equipment in broadcast quality
- Flexible rental periods: daily, weekly, or project-based
- Technical briefing on request
- Optional crew support (camera, audio, lighting, directing)
- Delivery and pickup when needed
- Technical support during the rental period
Why Dry Hire from Jakobs Medien
You benefit from equipment that has proven itself in professional production — not generic rental stock, but gear we use ourselves every day. Our team advises you on assembling the right equipment package and ensures you get exactly the technology your project requires. Contact us with your requirements — we will put together a customized quote.
Your contact for Dry Hire
Jacob Henger
Senior Project Manager | Events & Studio
Jacob has been working in the events industry for over 10 years and supports our clients with the planning, organisation and technical implementation of their events. Whether an international conference or studio production in Berlin — Jacob knows the processes, the technology and the right partners to make your project a success.