Pegasus Sound Light

This place was dangerous close to a 2 star when the staff made a saving grace and popped it back into the «would use them in a pickle, but not a go-​to category».
I recently had an event that required a small PA system and having not rented sound equipment in town yet — I took to the interwebs and Unilocaled the heck out of it. Maybe I was swayed by the promise of the FTR (yes, i’m a monster for them) or maybe it was because these folks were the only place NOT in Leith and therefore, much more affordably reached by taxi, but I gave Pegasus a whirl.
I’m going to take a page from Alan S’ Unilocal book and break this one down in a pro & con list to be speedy:
The Pros:
* Good for the last minute scramble. I phoned same day and they were able to supply me with a PA system to pick up that afternoon.
* The folks are crazy helpful in explaining the equipment and very friendly — they will walk you through all the basics and not look down their nose at you when you ask silly questions (five years in event planning, you’d think i’d have a better understanding of a basic PA but nah).
* The three star saving grace? I had to return the equipment a day late and they didn’t charge me for the extra evening. A really nice gesture and well deserving of the bump up.
The Cons:
* It’s expensive. A small portable PA system and a mic stand ran me £40. Which would have been ok if it were not for the following cons…
* The mic stand was faulty. Four people wrestled with that thing and we couldn’t get it to work.
*They’re a bit slow when you pick up… if you’re taking a cab to the place (as I was, on route to the event), give yourself some extra time. It took about 25 minutes when all was said and done because they were looking for the correct cords/​mic to accompany the PA.
*The PA system was pretty ho hum. We ended up not using it for it’s intended purpose because it just ended up muffling people. If you’re seeking a PA, opt for a non-​wireless version if possible. The wireless ones feel a little rinky dink.
Verdict?
I would go here again if I was in a jam and I really appreciate that they didn’t charge me for the extra day. The folks are really very nice but alas, the hunt continues for my regular sound rental space. These folks just don’t make the permanent grade.