Myths of Mobile Staging

Friday, October 2, 2009 by Mike Taylor

So what exactly is a mobile stage?  How can my event benefit from the use of a mobile stage?

These are just a couple of questions I get asked when talking to potential clients about mobile staging.  So in an effort to dispel a few myths, I give you the following challenges:

• Mobile stages aren’t large enough for my event
  • CTS Audio can provide two different options, depending on the size of the event.  For larger events, we have a 32X30 foot standard size with fully covered roof 20 ft from the stage deck.  For smaller events, we have a 24X20 foot standard size with fully covered roof 15 ft from the stage deck.   Both of these stages have the option of adding additional decks for more stage space.
• Mobile stages can’t hold enough weight
  • Our 32X30 foot stage has a roof capacity of 30,000 lbs, with a lifting capacity of 10,000 lbs
  • Our 24X20 foot stage has a roof capacity of 6,300 lbs
• Mobile stages damage my facility grounds
  • Our mobile stages have been set up on several professional baseball diamonds.
  • Here is an quote from the grounds keeper at a recent such event:

“Just wanted to let someone know what a pleasure it was to work with your guys the past couple days.  I’m the head groundskeeper in Fort Wayne and we had [the CTS Audio] crew come in for the Mercy Me concert.  They were more than willing to do anything I asked to protect the field and were just great to work with.”

-Mitch McClary

• Mobile stages cost too much
  • Our mobile stages can be set up in a minimal amount of time (1-4 hours) and require only one technician and up to two on-site laborers for most events.  Quick set up and low labor costs mean “real dollar savings” for you.
  • Offset production costs with advertising revenue.  Increase revenue and exposure for you and your affiliated sponsors utilizing eye-catching full stage banners.  CTS Audio can assist with graphics and production and advise you on potential revenue sources as value added services.

Whether your event is for 600 people or 6,000 people CTS Audio is your One Stop Shop to deliver the results you need for your event.