Loudness and EQ
In the golden era of home audio, a myriad of features were designed to enhance the listening experience. One such feature, found in older stereo systems, is the “loudness” control. This feature has stirred up considerable discussions among audiophiles, some considering it a necessary tool while others deem it as a distortion of the original…
Marshall Austin Mobile Stage
We get asked a lot about our Marshall Austin mobile stage. This mobile stage is a great way to elevate (literally) a performance. With this stage, there is no need to build a permanent or semi-permanent structure. The stage can be towed to your event location. It sets up in roughly 1 to 1.5 hours…
Employee Spotlight – Barbie Shearer
Barbie is the President and majority shareholder of Upstage Productions. Growing up she always wanted to be backstage, in the middle of the excitement. As a young girl, Barbie remembered being fascinated with stagehand and riggers. This all started when she watched an old 80’s TV commercial glamorizing the life of a roadie. The complex…
Louder is better, right?
“Is louder better, right? What is it about loud music that excites us? Why do we feel the need to turn everything up? This month, let’s explore why we enjoy it loud. According to Mat Leffler-Schulman: ‘When we hear a loud sound, our brains release neurotransmitters such as dopamine and adrenaline, which can create a…
Upstage Productions Newsletter
Upstage Productions is proud to announce the launch of our monthly newsletter. Each month you can learn about all the amazing things happening at Upstage Productions. Learn about how our clients leverage our expertise for their events, read articles related to the event productions industry, and learn new services when they come out. To subscribe,…
Q4-2023 Promotion
Winter Special: Book Upstage Productions now and save 10%! Are you ready to transform your upcoming event into an unforgettable experience? Look no further! We’re thrilled to present our exclusive Early Booking Promotion, designed to elevate your event to new heights and make your vision a stunning reality. Our Expertise: Why Book Early? Ready to…
Tech Corner – Mackie DL32
Every great mix needs a great mixer, and the Mackie DL32S is what you’ll see at most Upstage Production audio events. According to Mackie: “the DL32S wireless digital mixer delivers proven mixing power with legendary Onyx+ mic preamps in an all-new Built-Like-A-Tank™, stage-friendly design made to withstand real-world abuse. Get mixing quickly with built-in Wi-Fi…
Employee Spotlight – Sean Willcox
For most of our customers the first voice they hear from Upstage Productions is Sean Willcox. Sean has worked in event productions for over a decade, helping plan and design some of our largest events. Sean graduated Cabrillo College in 2006, majoring in architecture/drafting and minored in business management. Go Seahawks! In his personal time,…
Summer on the Square – Santa Rosa 2023
If you didn’t go to 2023 Santa Rosa 2023 Summer on the square, you missed out! Upstage Productions was proud to partner with Downtown Santa Rosa on this amazing event which featured our mobile stage. Music on the Square brought live music and dancing to Downtown Courthouse Square on seven Fridays throughout the summer. The Lost…