Sound.wav Rentals

Last reviewed: August 10, 2026. Business status: Active.

Sound.wav Rentals is a Sudbury wedding DJ provider offering DJ and emcee services for weddings and other events. The confirmed official website identifies Michel Lalonde as the full-time owner and operator and states that he works in both English and French.

For couples planning a celebration in Greater Sudbury or elsewhere in Northern Ontario, the business presents a combination of music, MC support, professional sound equipment and event lighting. Its website also provides a direct quote route by phone, text and email. No street address is published on the official pages reviewed, so this listing does not present one.

Services and specialization

Sound.wav Rentals describes its core offer as professional DJ and emcee services for the duration of an event. The official DJ-services page specifically includes weddings among the occasions it serves, alongside staff parties, school dances, proms, birthdays, anniversaries, stag and doe events, corporate events, community events and fundraisers.

For a wedding, the documented inclusions extend beyond music playback. The company says it provides a written agreement, unlimited pre-event consultations, access to a digital music library for a customized event playlist, a “Text Your Request” feature, early equipment setup and testing, and coordinated attire. These are stated service features; couples should still ask what applies to their date and package.

The business also lists sound and lighting capability. Its page names Electro-Voice Evolve 50, Live X or ELX-200 sound systems, wireless handheld Shure microphones, moving-head and wash lighting, totem lighting, a starburst effect and wireless battery-powered uplighting. Equipment selection and layout should be confirmed against the venue and event plan.

• Wedding DJ and emcee service
• French- and English-language DJ and emcee service
• Customized playlist access and guest text-request feature
• Sound systems, wireless microphones, dance lighting and uplighting

Service area and who it may suit

The official website says Sound.wav Rentals serves Sudbury, North Bay, Killarney, Elliot Lake, Manitoulin Island and more. Its homepage description also references Sturgeon Falls and Espanola. This supports a Northern Ontario service-area focus, but it does not establish that every location is available for every date or that travel terms are the same in each community.

The offering may suit couples who want one provider to handle DJ music, emcee duties and event audio/lighting, or couples looking for bilingual French- and English-language hosting. The owner’s background statement says he has more than a decade in the event industry and has worked at two local radio stations; this is company-provided experience information, not an independent performance assessment.

For out-of-town weddings, asking about travel, venue access, setup timing and any location-specific charges is especially useful. The website invites prospective clients to request a quote rather than publishing a universal booking scope.

• Documented locations include Sudbury, North Bay, Killarney, Elliot Lake and Manitoulin Island
• Sturgeon Falls and Espanola also appear in the official site description
• Bilingual French and English DJ and emcee services are documented

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A confirmed strength is the breadth of documented event support: Sound.wav Rentals combines DJ and emcee service with sound, microphones, dance lighting and uplighting. The official site also documents pre-event consultation, playlist customisation, early setup and equipment testing, which are practical planning features for couples coordinating a reception.

Another documented feature is insurance and music licensing. The DJ-services page states that Sound.wav Rentals is licensed and insured, lists 2026 CONNECT Music Licensing, $2,000,000 in liability insurance coverage and equipment insurance coverage. Couples can ask for any documentation their venue requires and verify the applicable coverage for their booking.

There are practical evidence limits. The official pages reviewed do not publish a street address, package-by-package pricing, a set travel-fee policy, exact setup requirements, availability calendar or a standard event timeline. These are items to confirm directly rather than assumptions to make from the profile.

• Documented written agreement and unlimited pre-event consultations
• Documented $2,000,000 liability insurance and equipment insurance coverage
• No official street address or public package pricing found on the reviewed pages

Pricing

Current pricing is not explicitly published. The official website asks prospective clients to contact Sound.wav Rentals for a quote and does not show wedding package prices, hourly rates, deposits, travel costs or overtime charges on the reviewed pages.

The site does state $2,000,000 liability insurance coverage, but that is insurance coverage rather than a client price. Request a written quote that identifies the selected DJ and emcee coverage, sound and lighting equipment, travel, setup, ceremony requirements if needed, additional hours and payment schedule.

• Request a written, date-specific quote
• Confirm what equipment and lighting are included
• Ask whether travel, extra time or venue-specific requirements affect the quote

Contact and booking

The official site lists Sound.wav Rentals’ booking contact as phone or text at 705-207-2988 and email at sound.wav.rentals@hotmail.com. It also has a “Get a Quote” option. The verified official website is https://www.soundwavrentals.com/.

When contacting the business, share the wedding date, venue or community, guest count, ceremony and reception schedule, preferred language for emceeing, and the sound or lighting support you expect. Providing those basics should help the business prepare a quote tailored to the event rather than relying on generic assumptions.

The official website identifies Michel Lalonde as owner and operator. Ask who will be the assigned DJ/emcee for the date and ensure the agreed scope is reflected in the written agreement.

• Call or text: 705-207-2988
• Email: sound.wav.rentals@hotmail.com
• Website quote option: soundwavrentals.com

What couples should confirm

Last reviewed: August 10, 2026. Confirm availability first, then clarify the exact event coverage. Sound.wav Rentals states that it provides DJ and emcee services for the duration of an event, but couples should define start and end times for ceremony, cocktails, dinner, speeches and dancing, along with any requested announcements or bilingual hosting.

Discuss venue logistics before booking: power access, loading route, setup window, sound limits, microphone needs and lighting placement. If the event is outside Sudbury, ask whether travel time, accommodation or other regional costs apply. The website names several communities but does not publish a fixed travel policy.

Finally, review the written agreement carefully. Ask how playlist choices, do-not-play preferences, guest requests, music licensing, contingency plans and changes to the schedule will be handled. Request the insurance evidence required by the venue and verify final payment, cancellation and rescheduling terms directly with the business.

• Date, venue and precise DJ/emcee coverage hours
• French, English or bilingual emcee needs
• Equipment, lighting, venue sound restrictions and setup plan
• Travel charges, deposit, cancellation and rescheduling terms

Continue planning

• Canada Wedding Guide directory
• wedding planning guide

Frequently asked questions

Does Sound.wav Rentals provide wedding DJ and emcee services in both English and French?

Yes. Its official DJ-services page says it offers DJ and emcee services in French and English, including for weddings. Confirm the preferred language mix and specific emcee duties for your event.

What wedding-related equipment does Sound.wav Rentals list?

The official site lists professional sound systems, wireless handheld Shure microphones, dance lighting and wireless battery-powered uplighting. Confirm the exact equipment, quantities and placement included in your quote.

Does Sound.wav Rentals publish wedding package prices?

Current pricing is not explicitly published. The official site asks couples to contact the business for a quote.

Which areas does Sound.wav Rentals say it serves?

Its official site names Sudbury, North Bay, Killarney, Elliot Lake and Manitoulin Island, while its website description also mentions Sturgeon Falls and Espanola. Ask about availability and travel terms for your venue.

Sources checked

• Sudbury DJ Services | Sound.wav Rentals | 705-207-2988 | Greater Sudbury
• DJ Services Sudbury, North Bay, Killarney, Sturgeon Falls, Espanola | Sound.wav Rentals | 705-207-2988

Phone: 705-207-2988

Website: https://www.soundwavrentals.com/