Full Compass Systems
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Your premier source for pro audio, video, lighting, and backline equipment🎤📸🎥 In 1977, he founded and incorporated Full Compass Systems, Ltd. ft.
Then: Full Compass Systems grew out of a professional sound studio that began operation in 1971 in Madison, Wisconsin. The founder, Jonathan Lipp, provided commercial recording services to both local and regional clients. to provide sound equipment for a wider professional market; he currently serves as Chief Executive Officer. In 1979, his wife Susan joined the company as President and now serves as the Chairman of the Board. Her background in marketing and personnel management, as well as her familiarity with theatrical production, complimented Jonathan's technical expertise. The company grew rapidly over the following years, developing a strong nationwide mail-order business. Now: We’ve grown to offer an extensive selection of the latest brand name products online, over the phone and even in person at our retail center. Our headquarters is located on the west side of Madison, connected to our 80,000 sq. warehouse which is packed full of inventory, ready to ship to you. Many items ship same-day! Our goal is to always provide you with the best value on the equipment you purchase from us. If you find the same item from another vendor at a lower price, we encourage you to call our sales department and confirm that you are seeing the most up-to-date pricing available. You can reach us at 800-356-5844 Monday through Friday between 9:00am and 5:30pm Central Time. Full Compass employs the most knowledgeable sales professionals in the audio and video industries. They offer valuable insight into the products we sell and can assist you with any project — big or small. The very first time you order with us, a Sales Pro will be assigned to you. This individual will help with all of your current and future projects for unparalleled, personalized customer service!
09/25/2026
Wireless, fully connected.
Sennheiser Spectera brings microphones, bodypacks, in-ear monitoring, and system management together in one bidirectional wireless ecosystem—built for professional live sound and broadcast.
Explore the Spectera ecosystem and shop today.
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Sennheiser
Built by pros, for the pros behind the shows.
The JMAZ Professional ZONA PROFILE 6 is an exclusive fixture developed through a collaboration between Full Compass and JMAZ Professional.
See what makes it a powerful choice for theater, broadcast, houses of worship, and live events.
Watch the unboxing, then shop exclusively at Full Compass or connect with one of our lighting experts.
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JMAZ Lighting
09/23/2026
Meet the Hollyland Astra P1.
Designed for churches, halls, auditoriums, and live production environments, Astra P1 delivers professional image quality with intelligent tracking and flexible PTZ capabilities.
Capture every moment with precision and keep your production moving smoothly.
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Hollyland Technology
09/22/2026
Clear audio. Seamless collaboration.
The Shure IntelliMix Bar Pro Kit delivers professional audio and video in a streamlined conferencing solution, designed to work seamlessly with leading collaboration platforms.
Explore the Shure conferencing portfolio and shop today.
https://ow.ly/zFXQ50ZPOTs
Shure
Go behind the scenes with Nick Marzock inside the JBL testing labs at Harman Pro headquarters in Northridge, California.
From prototype development to rigorous testing, discover how JBL puts its speakers through the process to ensure they’re ready for the real world.
Watch the full video by following the link below.
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JBL
09/18/2026
For more than 50 years, DAS Audio has been building professional audio solutions from Valencia, Spain.
Their lineup includes line arrays, point-source systems, subwoofers, amplifiers, processors, and weather-resistant solutions.
Designed for everything from live events and touring to permanent installations.
Discover DAS Audio at Full Compass and find the right solution for your next
project.
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DAS Audio
Tech Expo at Full Compass!
We brought together niche brand partners and our certified product experts for hands-on learning, practical applications, and exclusive insights to help bring your next vision to life.
Advanced Network Devices Avocor Blizzard Lighting Froggy's Fog Link Connect ProX Live Performance Gear Radial Engineering Ltd. Shure Warm Audio
09/15/2026
Make every meeting work better with Vaddio.
From advanced auto-tracking cameras to integrated audio and video solutions, Vaddio delivers professional conferencing technology that’s easy to deploy and built for today’s leading platforms.
Explore the full Vaddio catalog from Full Compass and find the right solution for your space.
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Legrand Vaddio
09/14/2026
For more than 50 years, Neutrik Group has set the standard for reliable, durable interconnect solutions across audio, data, power, and lighting.
From studios and stages to contractor installations, NEUTRIK connectors deliver the quality and consistent performance professionals depend on.
Explore the new Neutrik Group landing page at Full Compass.
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Neutrik
How is the signature dialogue sound of Family Guy created?
Lead Engineer and Dialogue Editor Patrick Clark discusses the microphones, recording techniques, and studio practices behind the show—including why the team has relied on the Neumann TLM 193.
Follow the link below to learn more on our GearCast.
https://ow.ly/XSB450ZLyuO
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9770 Silicon Prairie Pkwy
Madison, WI
53593
Opening Hours
| Monday | 7am - 5:30pm |
| Tuesday | 7am - 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 7am - 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 7am - 5:30pm |
| Friday | 7am - 5:30pm |