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Welcome to Sound Decision Productions

“As Covid numbers are on the decline, and everyone is getting their vaccines, we have been getting more and more events coming our way! I think we all need some time in front of a good band this summer, and I don’t think I am alone with that statement!

We have been doing the best we can with the cards we have been dealt, and I am hopeful that we will be holding a full house soon! “

~ Mark Hartzell, CEO of SDPEvent

SDP in 2023 - A Phoenix rising!

2022 is over and actually a record year for us us in sales.  No one was more surprised than I was!  Sure we worked hard, put in the time, 95% of our regular events came back, as well as picked up several new accounts.  So I guess I shouldn’t have been surprised.  If anything, the past 2 years has taught me to not take anything for granted.  All of us here at SDP Event are ready to work hard for you!

Call us today to see what we can do for your event!

About Us

Sound Decision Productions is a family owned company located in Muskego, Wisconsin, with over twenty-five years experience in concert audio, video, staging, and lighting production. Whether we are servicing our regional clients in Milwaukee, Illinois, and Michigan, or doing a cross-country national tour, SDP will exceed your expectations.
 

The equipment we use is of a “national rider” caliber and is meticulously maintained. Every system is checked to ensure a worry free event. Feel free to browse the website and check out some of the services we offer and the product lines we use.

“The right gear with the right attitude”

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The Latest...

Oconomowoc WI High School graduation almost didn’t happen!

2-3″ of hail fell within 20 minutes  – after everyone left for the day.  This was at 8pm the day before the graduation ceremony.

The graduation ceremony started at 10am, pictured here is around 8am.  Thanks to some early arriving volunteers, all the snow was removed!  The gear fired up fine – and SDP was able to get it done!

It was a gloomy day, but the sound was fantastic!  Thanks to SDP Event and Coda!

The tarp blew off of 3 of the racks during the high winds.  They really got soaked! Thanks to the OHS athletic dept. and a special thanks to Adam Weiss with the IT dept at OHS for coming up with the idea of putting the equipment in a room with the heat cranked along with a very large dehumidifier overnight.

Led Zeppelin Tribute band “get the led out” performs flawlessly with coda’s airay!

10 Coda AiRay tops (8-90deg over 2-120deg) with 4 SCP subs per side.  Subs configured in a cardioid setup for LF rejection on stage.

Chris Chalfin, PM / FOH for the band (shown on the LT next to Mark Hartzell with SDP) said recently after a performance at the Coronado Theater in Rockford Illinois: "Every time I mix a show on a CODA system, I get a significantly higher number of compliments from fans about how good the show sounded."

SDP Rocks out with Jake Owen at Lambeau Field!

 

Huge season kickoff weekend in Green Bay!  Jake Owen performs in front of 20,000 fans.  Coda’s new AiRay speaker system was there in force!

Thanks to all that pushed the limits to help put this event together:

Michael Creason from Coda US, who was a massive help in prep work, as well as in field setup/ tuning. Luke Jenks and Sarah Phykitt from Coda US as well, doing behind the scenes magic.
Bill Danilczyk and Stephen Swope on site from ESP, who provided additional Coda gear as well as the Linus control programming- making the setup day a breeze. SDP’s own Paul Leitner, who’s setup talents (and great job mixing the opener) helped make this day a success!
Mark Hartzell CEO of SDP (Muskego, WI) on the left - Bill Danilczyk CEO of ESP (Edgewood, NY) on the right.
Paul Leitner with SDP showing a hand how it's done.
Paul getting the opener checked

We used a “splayed end fire” sub array for the project.  With such a large coverage area (350′ deep by 650′ wide), we needed a lot of sub energy – but not on the stage.  The splayed end fire configuration not only kept the LF off the stage, but spread it out over the whole listening area quite evenly.

Coda gear used – 46 AiRay, 8 ViRay, 24 SCP-F, 12 SC2-F, 24 Linus 14D amps.

Here are a few pictures during a drive-in service for Greater New Birth church in Milwaukee

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Greater New Birth 38th Anniversary Celebration!
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250 cars in attendance!
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855-737-7469 or sales@sdpevent.com
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Events

WEB-BANNER

The Mavericks En Español World Tour

5pm-10pm

THELMA SADOFF CENTER FOR THE ARTS
(outside) 51 Sheboygan Street Fond du Lac, WI 54935

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Roma Lodge Italian Fest 2021

Jul 23 at 2 PM CDT – Jul 24 at 11 PM CDT

Roma Lodge, 7130 Spring St, Racine, WI 53406

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Tech N9ne

8:00 pm

The Rave/Eagles Club in Milwaukee WI

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What it's like to work with us

"Mark and his crew did a remarkable job on sound. It makes our job as performers so much easier, when you have a sound company that respects us as performers. Again thank you so much!"
Cecil Negron, DirectorPueblo Latino Group & Cache
"Quality sound and light equipment, attitude, and service.....Sound Decision brings it all to the table in one professional package at the multiple festivals for which I contract them. I know I never have to baby sit or look over my shoulder with these folks."
John ErtlSWIM Team Inc.
"Quality sound and light equipment, attitude, and service.....Sound Decision brings it all to the table in one professional package at the multiple festivals for which I contract them. I know I never have to baby sit or look over my shoulder with these folks."
John ErtlSWIM Team Inc.
"You guys were absolutely fantastic last night. Thanks for making the show run so smoothly. Hope to work with you all again down the road."
Tim WhalenPhat Phunktion
"On behalf of The Entertainment Company and the Ozaukee County Fair I just want to let you know that Sound Decision Productions is a great company from top to bottom and a real pleasure to work with! You and your crew are one hundred percent pros! I would also like to mention that the CODA pa system that you put up is one of the best sounding systems that I've ever heard! The power, clarity and bass response was amazing! I look forward to working with you and your team again - Thank you!"
Elliot HillThe Entertainment Company
"Thank you for providing your services and equipment for Karmah at Port Washington Fish day. You did a fantastic job. Everything ran smoothly, and the sound was perfect. Not too loud for the venue and just the right sound and effects. You probably deal with a million band mom's, but you handled this band mom and those Karmah kids with professionalism and patience. Thanks Again!"
Tracy KaderabekKARMAH
"I thought the night was amazing! Pat and your whole crew were fabulous and professional beyond my expectations. The sound was fantastic, I am so thankful that you were a part of this benefit and such a successful concert at the Brat Stop. I will definitely keep in contact for future events."
Carly LarsonThe Caring Heart
"To me, the things that really set SDP apart from the competition are your professionalism/expertise and the ease of working together/lack of attitude."
Jim RoemerWhitefish Bay Sounds Of Summer
"Just wanted to thank you again for making the night go smooth! Especially when we added to more in-ear sets that night. Thanks to you and James for a great job. Add us to your client list!"
Jim WinterThe Crisis
"Hey Mark! Everything was great... Mike and James were ready to go for us when we got there... Many compliments of "the best band we've ever heard", "You guys are awesome", "You guys sound awesome", "the best sound system we've ever had in here", etc. from the bar owners/staff and patrons... which definitely reflects on your system and your guys... so, yeah! great. Thank you so much for being available! "
Trevor MihalskiModern Giants
"Every time I mix a show on a CODA system, I get a significantly higher number of compliments from fans about how good the show sounded"
Chris ChalfinPM/FOH-Get The Led Out
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