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The stage is the focal point of any concert, as it displays the artist clearly and effectively. If you’re in charge of setting up the stage for an act, you want to ensure it’s outfitted with the right gear to create the best experience for the talent and the audience. Use the following staging tips to ensure the best outcome.

How to Set Up an Event Stage

1. Position Lighting for Maximum Visibility

Concert lighting is a crucial part of staging. It creates mood, improves visibility, and highlights the entertainer in a positive and admirable way. To fully showcase the artist, add a spotlight so audience members—especially those sitting in the back—can easily spot their favorite singer. LED color lighting is excellent for effects and can be adjusted to have a soft or sharp impact. You can add backlighting to emphasize musicians or angled above lighting to create a vivid, soft-shadowed display. Keep lighting toward the stage to maximize audience visibility.

2. Create a Stereo Image of the Room

stagingCreate a stereo image of the venue when you set up your speakers. Bass will travel low, so keep subwoofers below the stage. High-range frequencies travel high, so position some artists at an upward angle. Mid-range tones will fill the center of the room. Have speakers in place to evenly fill the venue with sound. You can then set each up accordingly to prevent clashing frequencies.

3. Be Strategic to Avoid Distracting the Talent

Video screens, motion lighting, and other audiovisual equipment can be distracting for the performers. If you have screens adjacent to the stage, push them slightly back from the staging frame so the performers won’t be distracted. Avoid shining strobe or moving light fixtures directly at them. They can be disorienting and blinding. It’s best to perform a test run earlier in the day to receive feedback from the performers.

 

 

If you’re looking for premium staging gear in the Batavia, NY, area, contact Audio Images Sound & Lighting. They carry a large selection of concert and staging products, including lighting and audio equipment, as well as LED panels. They also offer instrument rentals, which you can explore on their website. Call (585) 343-4050 to discuss your concert needs.

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