# Blog

> Practical guides written by the Alquiaudio technical team, drawing on more than 1,100 events in Catalonia: power, weddings, microphones, lighting and planning.

- URL: https://www.alquiaudio.es/en/blog/
- Last updated: October 2026

- [How many watts of sound do I need for my event? A guide by audience size](https://www.alquiaudio.es/en/blog/how-many-watts-for-an-event/) (2026-09-14): A practical guide to working out sound power based on guests, space and type of event, with the set-ups we install in Catalonia.
- [Wedding sound checklist: what nobody tells you](https://www.alquiaudio.es/en/blog/wedding-sound-checklist/) (2026-09-24): The points we check before every wedding so the vows are heard, the speeches come in on time and the dance floor stays full.
- [Hire or buy a sound system? When each option makes sense](https://www.alquiaudio.es/en/blog/rent-or-buy-sound-system/) (2026-10-01): If you will only use the system a few times a year, hiring usually works out better. We explain why, and when buying makes sense.


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**Alquiaudio** — Alquiaudio is a sound and lighting hire company with technicians, based in the province of Barcelona and serving all of Catalonia since 2015. Its own 6,000 W system covers weddings, corporate events, town councils, town festivals, private parties and live bands of up to 7 musicians.

- Tel. / WhatsApp: +34 722 538 833 (https://wa.me/34722538833)
- Email: info@alquiaudio.es
- Open 24/7, 365 days a year, holidays included
- Based in the province of Barcelona · Serving all of Catalonia
- Web: https://www.alquiaudio.es/