Formed in
1986, Stager Sound Systems is a New York
based company specializing in top quality professional sound systems
for small to medium-large scale concerts and special events. The
systems are unusual in their use of studio quality microphones and
custom modular speakers systems built using the finest components money
can buy. The sound is sweet and natural, and even at a very high volume
they still sound clean and effortless.
We have systems suitable for all sorts of concerts and events short of arenas like Madison Square Garden. We are also able to fill last minute needs, as we did for a disco at the Javits Center and a New Years party for Diddy.
Following
are a few
examples - you'll find photos in another section of
this website:
From 1995
to 2007 we
had the pleasure of working on the summer
classical concert series at Central Park and Lincoln Center for
Naumburg Concerts, Inc. Stager Sound Systems provided all the
equipment, set up and removed the equipment, and I mixed the sound for
all the rehearsals and concerts.
Outdoor
gospel concert
at Madison Square Park; six vocals, drums,
congas, bass guitar, two electric guitars, keyboards. Full monitor
system.
Previously...
I was
called to
provide the sound system and mixing services for
Anoushka Shankar's concert at the Temple of Dendur at the Metropolitan
Museum of Art, another extremely reverberant space requiring some very
careful mixing to make the music sound clear and natural. In both the
St. Johns and Met events I used top quality microphones (Sennheiser
MKH-40, MD-421, MD-441, AKG 414-EB's, to name a few) to keep the sound
as accurate as possible. We also did several jazz concerts for the Met
at their auditorium.
Before WQEW changed format to a Disney station, this AM affiliate of WQXR was broadcasting live big band concerts from the Pennsylvania Hotel in the tradition of live radio in the Forties. Working with chief engineer Rodney Belizaire for the last five years these events took place, we brought in the mics and house system and a Sescom splitter to the broadcast mixer. We provided the live house and monitor sound. Of all the jobs I've been on, nothing was more demanding. There is no room for error in a live broadcast - and they all went off without a hitch. (1994-1998)
Peggy Lee at the New York Hilton, 1992 A historic month-long engagement, and a great honor for me to be involved with one of pop music's greatest artists. Here, again, I brought in some fine mics, including rare RCA BK5B ribbons for the bass fiddle and reeds, but used the house sound system. The music from the show was recorded by Chesky records after the engagement closed, same musicians and arrangements.
While these
are
standouts, I have been an audio engineer for more than
30 years, working with The Temptations, Aretha Franklin, Branford
Marsalis, The Coasters, Jay Black and the Americans, The Duke Ellington
Band (with Mercer Ellington), Tito Puente, Barrry Harris. Also
countless
cabaret artists like Lanie Kazan, Ann Hampton Callaway, Harry Connick,
Jr.,
Margaret Whiting, Steve Ross, Maureen McGovern, and many more. I've
brought my sound systems in, and run the board at Carnegie Hall, Town
Hall, Symphony Space, and the grand ballrooms at the NY Hilton, and the
grand ballrooms at the N.Y Hilton, Sheraton, Marriott Marquis. Also the
Puck Building, Manhattan Mansions, Chelsea Piers, 21 Club, and The Four
Seasons among many others. The music ranged from grand opera to reggae,
jazz, klezmer, cabaret, oldies, and folk, as well as countless meetings
and receptions.
All the above has referred to music amplification. We also provide systems for corporate functions, auctions, sales meetings, all sort of conferences and seminars. and consult on setting up permanent installations in board rooms and meeting spaces.
If there is a situation where you need a top quality sound system and/or a competent and highly experienced sound engineer with beautiful sounding equipment, please call for a quote and you will be rewarded with exceptionally good sound, regardless of the job.
Thank you for your time and attention,
Marc Stager
owner
Stager
Sound Systems