Second City Sound

Second City Sound Location Sound Equipment Sales and Rental We also know that when gear goes down, you need someplace to turn for options. We look forward to serving you.

Second City Sound & Communications was founded by Emmy Award winning audio engineer Gerry Formicola with more than twenty years of real world experience in the industry. At Second City Sound, we understand early calls, late night shoots and producers who want everything at the last minute. Whether you need expendables or a backup mixer to cover you, our goal is to be there to lend a hand.

In observance of Memorial Day we will be closed on Monday, May 25th. We will reopen on Tuesday with our regular hours.
05/22/2026

In observance of Memorial Day we will be closed on Monday, May 25th. We will reopen on Tuesday with our regular hours.

We’ll be out looking for all things new and exciting at The NAB Show….What are you looking for?
04/19/2026

We’ll be out looking for all things new and exciting at The NAB Show….

What are you looking for?

Excited to have Ryan win the Pot of Gold today including SCS Swag, and products by Viviana Sound Solutions LastyBands Sh...
03/13/2026

Excited to have Ryan win the Pot of Gold today including SCS Swag, and products by Viviana Sound Solutions LastyBands Shure BongoTies Sennheiser plus more!

Friday is the last day of our in shop sale! Get in and save some green!
03/13/2026

Friday is the last day of our in shop sale! Get in and save some green!

The Pot of Gold winner will be selected EOD Friday! There is still time to enter and see the great deals on new and us...
03/11/2026

The Pot of Gold winner will be selected EOD Friday! There is still time to enter and see the great deals on new and used gear!

🍀 Save Some Green & Celebrate at Second City Sound! 🍀 March 9th - 13th 10am-5pm
03/08/2026

🍀 Save Some Green & Celebrate at Second City Sound! 🍀
March 9th - 13th 10am-5pm

🍀 Luck is in the air at Second City Sound 🍀No blarney — just savings of 10-50% off on many in stock items.Don't miss the...
03/07/2026

🍀 Luck is in the air at Second City Sound 🍀

No blarney — just savings of 10-50% off on many in stock items.

Don't miss the new and used gear deals, B-stock and even Manny's Mystery Bags!

Put your name in the drawing to WIN The Pot Of Gold filled with audio goodies!

🍀 Save some green. Celebrate great sound. Only at Second City Sound. 🍀

Baby its cold outside! Keep your ears warm with these Cozy-Comfy Fleece Lined Beanies in Limited Edition Colors! For A...
02/09/2026

Baby its cold outside! Keep your ears warm with these Cozy-Comfy Fleece Lined Beanies in Limited Edition Colors! For Audio Engineers who take care of their ears! Celebrate the crew and show your appreciation with these Snugly Beanies!

12/22/2025

We are putting down our boompoles for a long winters nap starting December 24th and will be back in the shop on January 2nd! Wishing Happy Holidays to all!

Address

2558 W 16th Street
Chicago, IL
60608

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

(773) 277-9320

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