equipment

Stage 1 Sound has strived to be the best in sonic quality. The most common comments we get from people at the shows are "how good the sound is" or "we can really feel the music." We encourage you to check out where we are playing to see firsthand what they are experiencing.

We only buy professional gear from top name brands. Our equipment is designed for constant use and mobility. To ask home-theatre equipment to perform at maximum volume for 8 continuous hours would be suicide for that type of equipment. Professional equipment is optimized for 100% performance.

We recommend Full Compass for purchasing pro audio gear (see comments page for more details).

This is the heart of it all- the music and what makes it sound good. There are many steps the audio signal takes to reach your ears. We offer a 15,000 watt, clean, clear sound that you can hear and feel. The system is always tailored to suit each venue we are playing. We won't bring a pair of speakers on sticks to a street dance!

We also have equipment for live sound applications. Whether you are a band, presenter or just need to be heard indoors or out- Stage 1 Sound can make it happen.

This sets the mood or tone. Lights may not be appropriate for events held during daylight outdoors. Also, if the dance-floor is not present, or is not a focus of the event, a light show may not be necessary. However, if you want the "feel" or "mood" of a club-like dance atmosphere, a light-show is the ticket.

We also have “stage” lighting for live sound usage. Whether it’s for a band or a play, lighting helps to enhance the performance area.

A 50amp 220v circuit is ideal. If unavailable, 4- 20amp standard receptacles on FOUR DIFFERENT fuses or circuit breakers is needed. Why so much power? Here's a simple answer-

All electrical components draw power. It is measured in watts. The speed of the electricity (volts) and the volume (amps) multiplied together equal the watts used. Volts x Amps = Watts.

So, a 60 watt light bulb for example. 60 watts divided by 120 volts = .5 amps. A 20 amp circuit could run forty 60-watt light bulbs.

One of the power amplifiers we use is rated at 2000 watts. So, 2000/120 = about 17 amps. This amplifier would need a 20 amp circuit all by itself.

Our audio show is rated in total at 15,000 watts. That's close to 125 amps. This amount of power used is the MAXIMUM output ever seen. It takes a hard, driving bass note to create such a demand. Usually, 1/3 of the power is needed for full normal volume.

A 50amp, 220 volt circuit has 11,000 watts available for our use. Also figuring in the light show, a 50 amp circuit is just enough. A 100 amp single phase 240 volt disconnect is the best option. If less power is available for our use, you will not be able to experience the full potential of the services we can offer you.

Our lights and speakers are not small. To produce clear and articulate sound, speakers need to be placed properly and need to be able to effectively cover the entire area needed. The same is true for the lights. Below is a sketch of our typical indoor setup looking from above.

We have and are able to make the setup fit in smaller areas, but there may be a compromise in speakers, lights and available music.


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	This is the heart of it all- the music and what makes it sound good. There are many steps the audio signal takes to reach your ears. We offer a 15,000 watt, clean, clear sound that you can hear and feel. The system is always tailored to suit each venue we are playing. We won't bring a pair of speakers on sticks to a street dance! We also have equipment for live sound applications. Whether you are a band, presenter or just need to be heard indoors or out- Stage 1 Sound can make it happen.












	This sets the mood or tone. Lights may not be appropriate for events held during daylight outdoors. Also, if the dance-floor is not present, or is not a focus of the event, a light show may not be necessary. However, if you want the "feel" or "mood" of a club-like dance atmosphere, a light-show is the ticket. We also have “stage” lighting for live sound usage. Whether it’s for a band or a play, lighting helps to enhance the performance area.




	A 50amp 220v circuit is ideal. If unavailable, 4- 20amp standard receptacles on FOUR DIFFERENT fuses or circuit breakers is needed. Why so much power? Here's a simple answer- All electrical components draw power. It is measured in watts. The speed of the electricity (volts) and the volume (amps) multiplied together equal the watts used. Volts x Amps = Watts. So, a 60 watt light bulb for example. 60 watts divided by 120 volts = .5 amps. A 20 amp circuit could run forty 60-watt light bulbs. One of the power amplifiers we use is rated at 2000 watts. So, 2000/120 = about 17 amps. This amplifier would need a 20 amp circuit all by itself. Our audio show is rated in total at 15,000 watts. That's close to 125 amps. This amount of power used is the MAXIMUM output ever seen. It takes a hard, driving bass note to create such a demand. Usually, 1/3 of the power is needed for full normal volume. A 50amp, 220 volt circuit has 11,000 watts available for our use. Also figuring in the light show, a 50 amp circuit is just enough. A 100 amp single phase 240 volt disconnect is the best option. If less power is available for our use, you will not be able to experience the full potential of the services we can offer you.

	Our lights and speakers are not small. To produce clear and articulate sound, speakers need to be placed properly and need to be able to effectively cover the entire area needed. The same is true for the lights. Below is a sketch of our typical indoor setup looking from above. We have and are able to make the setup fit in smaller areas, but there may be a compromise in speakers, lights and available music.