Stage One

Built in 2024, New York City's Stage One accommodates any mix profile, from stereo to Dolby Atmos. Offering unmatched versatility, it serves as a mix stage, DI stage, or screening room. Its flexible floor plan, or "modes," sets it apart from other mix stages. With reference picture and audio reproduction, Stage One provides filmmakers with the best tools to realize their creative visions.

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Post Lab One floorplan with Stage One highlighted.

Our flexible floorplan model can support different capacity demands and technical applications.
Example configurations are shown below.

Mixing Configuration

Floorplan of the mixing configuration, with Avid S6 M40 control surface in place at the Reference Listening Position (RLP). Mixing configuration, with Avid S6 M40 control surface in place at the Reference Listening Position (RLP).
Wide shot of the mixing configuration of Stage One. Close up shot of the Avid S6 M40 control surface in Stage One. Stage One in mixing configuration as seen from the back of the room. Stage One in mixing configuration as seen from the front of the room.

Screening Configuration

Floorplan of a screening configuration, with a mix of recliner and stadium seating for 25 people. Screening configuration, with a mix of recliner and stadium seating for 25 people.
Floorplan of a screening configuration, with all-recliner seating for 16 people. Screening configuration, with all-recliner seating for 16 people.
Angled rear shot of the 16-seat screening configuration of Stage One. Angled front shot of the 16-seat screening configuration of Stage One. Stage One in the 16-seat screening configuration as seen from the front of the room.

Equipment List

Stage One is outfitted with modern, high-end, and industry-standard equipment. Equipment not listed here, such as wireless microphones may be available to support your intended use of the space. For more information, ask about ancillary equipment during the booking process.

IMAGING - PROJECTION
1× Christie CP4220
DCI 4K Xenon Projection Head
Configured with High Contrast Lens
Dolby 3D (6fL)

IMAGING - CONTENT DEVICES
1× Dolby IMS3000
JPEG2000 DCP Bitrate up to 500Mbps
4K DCI 2D up to 60fps (30fps/eye in 3D)
2K DCI 2D up to 120fps (60fps/eye in 3D)

1× Apple TV 4K
4K UHD Streaming Media Player

1× Panasonic DP-UB9000
4K UHD Reference Class Blu-ray Player

IMAGING - SCREEN
1× Harkness Matt Preview Mini-Perf Screen
Native Size: 17' × 9'
4-Way Masking System
AUDIO - MIXING / RENDERING
1× Apple Mac Pro
Apple M2 Ultra, 192GB Memory

1× Avid S6 M40 Control Surface
Configured with 32 Physical Channels

1× Dolby Atmos RMU
Licensed for Theatrical Mixes

ALL-DOLBY AUDIO - B-CHAIN
1× CP850 Cinema Processor
2× DMA 16-32 Channel Power Amplifier
3× System 131 Screen Channel Loudspeaker
2× SB218XL Double Driver Subwoofer
28× DSR1090 2-Way Surround Loudspeaker
2× 118-I-BK Bass Management Subwoofer