Stage One at Smash Studios is the largest fully equipped Private Stage/Showcase Suite/Rehearsal/Soundstage studio in Manhattan (NYC). The Stage is 65 feet deep by 26 feet wide offering a huge space for large format bands, touring/performing artists, audiences of up to 65 people, full stage, large wood floored area in front of stage for dancers, and comfortable couches at the far end. Stage One At Smash Studios features a vast pro back line with up to 12 guitar amps, two keyboards, Pro-Yamaha Drums, Steinway Piano (additional charge), and a festival quality PA with both stage and audience mains as well as 5 separate monitor mixes. Featured in numerous TV & Film productions including MTV’s “Making The Band” and used by some of the most famous musicians in the world, Showcase Stage One at Smash offers all facets of the music/entertainment industries a fantastic space/venue to perform. Smash’s Professional staff is ready to assist in your session by simply picking up the dedicated direct-dial phone in any studio.

Stage One has tie lines to Control Room One for direct control room to stage recording and also is fully equipped as it’s own stand alone recording studio featuring:

Pro Tools HD
Vintage and Modern mic pre’s, eqs, and compressors by:
-API
-Neve
-BAE
-Pultec
-Focusrite
-Tube Tech
-Avalon
-Summit Audio
Top Recording Microphones Including:
-Neumann (U47, U67, U87, U89, etc)
-Sennheiser
-Geffel
-AKG
-Shure
Backline Including:
Over a dozen drum sets to choose from by companies including:
-Yamaha
-DW
-Pearl
-Sonar

Over 100 guitar and bass amps to choose from by;
-Marshall
-Fender
-Roland
-Matchless
-Budha
-Bruno
-Victoria
-Mesa Boogie
-Vox
-Orange
-Blackstar
-Ampeg
-Mark Bass
-Hartke
-Aguilar
-Dark Glass
Keyboards by:
-Yamaha
-Roland
-Korg
-Nord
-Dave Smith
-Yamaha Upright U3
-Martin Audio PA System
Guitars for rent include:
-Gibson
-Fender
-Martin
-Musicman
Steinway Grand Mahogany Piano

Additional Charges do apply for recording services and equipment in Stage One.