Education and Training programmes need reliable, industry-standard tools that fit tight budgets and academic calendars. 10K Used Gear supplies used education AV equipment so schools, colleges, universities and training providers can teach on the same brands found in professional venues. As a UK based, trade-first supplier with worldwide shipping, we help departments source proven lighting, audio, video, rigging and power quickly. Our live catalogue lists thousands of items with pricing on many products, plus enquiry and make an offer options for kits and bundles. Equip students for real-world practice while reducing cost, lead time and environmental impact.

Why Used Education AV Equipment Works

Teaching on professional brands shortens the gap between classroom and career. Used equipment provides the exact consoles, fixtures and systems students will meet on placements, in theatres and on tours—without exhausting departmental budgets. With stock on hand and trade-friendly workflows, we help you build labs, studios and performance spaces that keep lessons running to timetable and assessments on track.

  • Budget savings – Stretch funding further with tier-one used education AV equipment at reduced prices, enabling more stations, spares and accessories.
  • Proven reliability – Rider-friendly models from ETC, Robe, Martin, Ayrton, DiGiCo, Yamaha, L-Acoustics and d&b audiotechnik that technicians already trust.
  • Faster lead times – In-stock items and rapid brokerage help you meet term start dates, production weeks and assessment deadlines.
  • Sustainability benefits – Extend the life of high-quality equipment and align with institutional sustainability and circular economy targets.
  • Simple procurement – Live pricing on many listings, quick enquiries for bundles and a make an offer path to meet budget.

Popular Equipment for Education and Training

Curricula span technical theatre, live sound, broadcast, media and event production. The categories below reflect common lab and venue specifications, with serviceable models that balance capability and cost for teaching environments.

Lighting – LED profiles, washes and moving heads for rigging practice, programming and show operation. Representative models include ETC Source Four and ColorSource for key and texture, Robe Esprite and LEDBeam, Martin MAC Aura/Encore and Ayrton Diablo/Ghibli. Control, nodes and networking support DMX, sACN and hybrid rigs to teach both legacy dimming and modern LED workflows.

Audio – Consoles students will meet in theatres and on tours: DiGiCo SD/Quantum and Yamaha CL/QL, with stageboxes, Dante and monitoring. For PA, scalable systems from L-Acoustics and d&b audiotechnik suit black box spaces to 500+ seat auditoria. Add wireless mics, IEMs and comms to complete signal flow training and show operation.

Video – LED walls, projectors, processors and media servers for scenic content, IMAG and broadcast fundamentals. ROE Visual LED panels and disguise media servers pair with 4K switchers and routers to teach cueing, timecode integration and multi-source workflows.

Rigging – Truss, hoists and rated hardware for safe practice in load calculations, suspensions and changeovers. Prolyte trussing and CM Lodestar chain hoists support learning outcomes around regulations, inspection and operations.

Power – Three-phase distro, PDUs and tested cabling to teach electrical safety, load planning and best practice. Standardised power solutions align with campus safety policies and professional venue procedures.

Who We Work With

We support secondary schools, FE colleges and universities delivering technical theatre, music technology, media production and live events courses. Our clients include venues and theatres on campus, regional and national performance spaces, and touring companies collaborating with education partners. We also work with arts centres, opera houses and dance companies providing outreach and training, plus production companies, rental firms and agencies supporting apprenticeships and short courses. Whether you operate a small black box, a full teaching theatre or a media lab, our trade-first approach fits academic procurement and scheduling.

Sell Your Education AV Equipment

Release budget and refresh teaching rigs by selling surplus inventory. List used lighting, audio, video, rigging and power from upgrades, course changes or warehouse rationalisations. 10K Used provides valuations, pricing guidance and access to a global buyer base so equipment moves quickly. Sell single items or complete packages, and let us handle enquiries and logistics support. Keep labs current, free up space and extend the life of quality gear across the industry.

Browse Live Education and Training Listings

Search our catalogue for in-stock fixtures, consoles, speakers, LED panels, truss and distro ready to ship. Many listings include live pricing with Buy it Now; others invite Make an Offer to meet your budget. Use the enquiry cart to request bundled quotes across departments and spaces. As a UK based supplier with worldwide shipping, we support deliveries across the UK, Europe and international campuses. Explore listings →

FAQ

Where can I buy used equipment for Education and Training?

Browse our live catalogue for classroom and theatre-ready lighting, audio, video, rigging and power. Many items show live pricing; for multi-item lab and venue packages use the enquiry cart or make an offer.

Do you ship to our region or campus network?

Yes. We are UK based and ship worldwide. We regularly deliver across the UK and Europe and arrange international freight to campuses and central warehouses, with quotes provided during the enquiry process.

Can we sell our Education and Training equipment?

Absolutely. Send your surplus gear list for valuation. We can list single items or full teaching rigs, promote to our global buyer network and support logistics so you can reinvest in upgrades.

What brands are most common for Education and Training?

Typical listings include ETC, Robe, Martin and Ayrton for lighting, DiGiCo and Yamaha for consoles, L-Acoustics and d&b audiotechnik for PA, ROE Visual for LED, plus Prolyte and CM Lodestar for rigging.

Why 10K Used?

10K Used is a trusted supplier of used education AV equipment and pre-owned production gear with a large, constantly updated catalogue for Education and Training. Trade-friendly workflows include live pricing, enquiry carts and make an offer, helping departments secure the right kit at the right price. We are UK based with worldwide shipping and a multi-channel presence via our site plus marketplaces like Reverb and eBay. By extending the life of high-quality equipment, we support institutional sustainability goals while keeping teaching and performance schedules on track. From lab builds to mid-term swaps, we make sourcing and selling straightforward for professional educators and technicians.