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National Rental Houses
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| Company | Services Offered | Delivery/Shipping | Notable Equipment/Features | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.A. Rental | AV equipment for events, trade shows, conferences (speakers, mics, mixers, lighting, laptops, LED TVs). | Nationwide shipping (e.g., Richmond, Chicago, Orlando). 24/7 support. Custom quotes for delivery rates. | Projectors, sound systems, walkie-talkies, LED screens. Certified technicians for setup. | ||
| Sunbelt Rentals | Film/TV production gear (cameras, lenses, lighting, grip, power, infrastructure). Supports studio/location shoots. | Next-day delivery across the UK/Ireland/Germany. 200+ depots. Open accounts for faster logistics. | ARRI, Sony cameras; broadcast solutions for live events. "Leave the How to Us" production support. | ||
| Lensrentals | Camera rentals (e.g., RED KOMODO 6K), lenses, accessories. Focus on indie filmmakers and pros. | Mail delivery (US-wide). Includes prepaid return labels. CFast cards/batteries available as add-ons. | RED KOMODO 6K (global shutter, 6K/40p), Canon RF/EF mounts. Detailed compatibility guidance. | ||
| NEP (ex-Bexel) | Broadcast rentals (audio, cameras, fiber, intercoms, servers). Flypack systems for mobile productions. | Global shipping for flypacks (land/air/sea). Custom-built for transport. | 4K/HD solutions, RF audio, fiber optics. Legacy in major broadcasts (e.g., Super Bowl, Olympics). | ||
| Camaleón Rental | Live broadcast services (concerts, sports, TV) with 4K/UHD cameras, streaming, OBS units. | Spain-focused but offers portable units for EU events. Multi-camera setups with ARRI/Sony systems. | ARRI Alexa 35, Sony Venice II, Fujinon lenses. Cinestyle Live Broadcast with film cameras. | ||
| Adlib | Full event production (audio, lighting, video, rigging). Tours, festivals, broadcasts (IMAG, LED walls). | UK/Europe delivery. Manages logistics, crew, and content. "Dry hire" or full production support. | ARRI ALEXA 35 live shoots, CODA Audio, Panasonic/Sony cameras. 40+ years of large-scale events. |
Key Notes:
- Mail Rentals: Companies like Lensrentals specialize in shipping high-end cameras (e.g., RED KOMODO) directly to users .
- Nationwide/Global: A.A. Rental (US) and NEP offer cross-country shipping, while Sunbelt/Adlib cover Europe .
- Live Broadcast: NEP and Camaleón provide turnkey solutions with CCU-controlled cameras and fiber optics .
For specific gear (e.g., RED cameras), check Lensrentals or NEP for pro-grade options. Event-focused needs may align better with Adlib or A.A. Rental.
The nationals
Folded in from an older page listing the national-tier resources:
- Film Equipment
- online rental — no page yet
- improv