About Magnetic Sound

Magnetic Sound is a Northern California–based production company specializing in Funktion-One sound system rentals, custom installations, and expert consultation. Headquartered in Santa Cruz, CA, Magnetic Sound has become a trusted name in high-fidelity audio for music festivals, live events, and immersive large-scale art experiences.

At the core of Magnetic Sound is a deep respect for sound as both a technical craft and an emotional experience. The team brings together over 50 years of combined experience planning, building, booking, and managing music festivals, events, and complex production environments. From intimate gatherings to massive, multi-stage festivals, Magnetic Sound understands how to deliver audio that doesn’t just fill a space—but transforms it.

The company is led by founder and owner Justin, a renowned sound genius with decades of hands-on experience in live sound, system design, and acoustic optimization. Known for his precision, intuition, and uncompromising standards, Justin has built Magnetic Sound around a simple philosophy: exceptional sound changes everything. His expertise guides every project, ensuring systems are tuned with care, clarity, and intention—whether for a single stage or an entire festival site.

Magnetic Sound has proudly supported some of the most respected and forward-thinking events in the world of music and art, including Dirtybird Festival, Lightning in a Bottle, Serenity Gathering, Enchanted Forest, Lucidity, Symbiosis, Sonic Bloom, Tipper Sound Experience, and many more. These long-standing relationships speak to the team’s reliability, technical excellence, and ability to collaborate seamlessly with artists, producers, and organizers.

Beyond rentals, Magnetic Sound offers full-service consultation and installation, working closely with clients to design systems that meet both creative vision and logistical realities. Every project is approached with care, professionalism, and a deep understanding of how sound interacts with people, place, and purpose.

From Santa Cruz to festival grounds across the country, Magnetic Sound is dedicated to creating powerful, clean, and immersive sonic experiences—built by people who truly live and breathe sound.