Stage Tec

What Stage Tec does

STAGETEC GmbH is a Berlin-based, privately held German manufacturer of professional digital audio mixing consoles and audio-routing/IP-networking systems, founded in 1993 and now operating across roughly 30 countries through a hybrid direct-and-distributor model. The company's core technology stack is built on a patented 32-bit TrueMatch A/D converter (158 dB dynamic range, recognized by a 2010 Primetime Engineering Emmy Award) and the NEXUS modular audio routing platform, augmented by the next-generation AXIO decentralized I/O hub and the Stagenet browser-based orchestration platform. Its mixing-console portfolio spans the IP-based AVATUS (up to 96 faders), the broadcast-focused AURUS platinum, the compact CRESCENDO platinum, and AURATUS, while NEXUS compact and NEXUS 4split extend the routing family into portable and broadcast-splitter form factors; the Stagedrive multimedia winch addresses millimeter-precise 1D-3D+ microphone and camera positioning in theaters and live events.

The company monetizes primarily through one-time hardware sales of consoles and audio network components to enterprise customers under multi-year framework contracts (e.g., EUR 3.5 million for 18 AURUS Platinum consoles plus NEXUS STAR routers delivered to RAI over three years), complemented by recurring STAGECARE service packages and Stagenet software/orchestration licensing, plus professional services for system design, commissioning and training on large installations such as the largest NEXUS network deployed for the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party (2021). Customer segments are led by public and commercial broadcasters (RAI, CCTV, KBS, RTV Slovenia, SBT), prestigious theaters and concert halls (Konzerthaus Berlin, Volksoper Wien, Konzert Theater Bern, Jiangsu Grand Theatre), OB-van operators (NEP, TopVision), event and touring productions (Hans Zimmer, Nils Frahm tours), and government installations (German Bundestag, Swiss Parliament). Distribution combines direct field sales in the DACH region, wholly-owned regional entities in Berlin/Bamberg, Nashville (STAGETEC North America Corp, established March 2026), Cyberjaya (Stagetec Asia Sdn Bhd), and Beijing (SALZBRENNER STAGETEC Media Technology), and an authorized partner network spanning Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas.

Name

Stage Tec

Legal name

STAGETEC GmbH

Website

https://stagetec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

STAGETEC is a Berlin-based, privately held German manufacturer (founded 1993) of professional digital audio mixing consoles and IP audio-routing systems — including AVATUS, AURUS platinum, NEXUS and the Stagenet orchestration platform — sold to broadcasters, theaters, OB-van operators and governments across 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Mixing Consoles & Audio Networks: Primary revenue from one-time sales of professional audio hardware including AVATUS, AURUS platinum, CRESCENDO platinum, AURATUS consoles, NEXUS modular, NEXUS compact, AXIO, and Stagedrive multimedia winches to broadcast, theater, and live production customers. Example: 18 AURUS Platinum consoles with NEXUS STAR routers sold to RAI for EUR 3.5 million under a 3-year framework contract.
2. Service & Support Packages (STAGECARE): Recurring revenue from service packages including all-inclusive STAGECARE, priority spare parts shipping, continuous software updates, and 24/7 hotline access; sold as separate service tiers to keep service costs predictable for customers.
3. Software & Orchestration Platforms (Stagenet): Revenue from licensing and customization of the Stagenet Connect orchestration platform and bespoke Stagenet Solutions for large-scale signal management projects, including integration with third-party technology partner products.
4. Professional Services & Custom Engineering: Revenue from system design, configuration, training, on-site commissioning, and customized engineering for large projects such as the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party (largest NEXUS network to date), Jiangsu Grand Theatre, and CCTV Spring Festival Gala.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

STAGETEC designs, manufactures and sells professional digital audio mixing consoles (AVATUS, AURUS platinum, CRESCENDO platinum, AURATUS), scalable audio routing and I/O platforms (NEXUS modular, NEXUS compact, NEXUS 4split, NEXUS STAR, AXIO), the Stagenet browser-based IP signal orchestration platform, and the Stagedrive multimedia winch system, targeting broadcast, theater, OB van, live production and Pro AV customers. Offerings are sold primarily via direct enterprise sales and an international distributor network across 30+ countries, with recurring revenue from STAGECARE service packages and Stagenet platform licensing.

Product overview

STAGETEC operates as a single holistic platform for networked media production — proprietary yet interoperable across IP and baseband — built on a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on the NEXUS audio-routing platform. The core audio network is delivered as NEXUS modular (scalable I/O for large/complex networks), NEXUS compact (portable I/O with built-in DSP), NEXUS 4split (active four-way microphone splitter/converter), and the NEXUS STAR router (audio matrix and network hub). On top of the NEXUS backbone sit the digital mixing consoles AVATUS (IP-based, up to 96 faders), AURUS platinum and AURATUS platinum (large-format broadcast consoles with dedicated controls), and CRESCENDO platinum (compact surface). AXIO is positioned as the next-generation decentralized routing and I/O hub. Control and orchestration are unified by Stagenet Connect (browser-based central platform for routing, monitoring, metering, and live mixing) with Stagenet Solutions as the customized large-project add-on. The Stagedrive Multimedia Winch is a separate product line for millimeter-accurate 1D–3D+ movement of microphones and cameras.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AVATUS: IP-based digital mixing console, marketed as the AVATUS audio console for precision, power and control.
• AURUS / AURUS platinum
• CRESCENDO / CRESCENDO platinum
• AURATUS
• NEXUS
• AXIO (NEX:T axio)
• Stagedrive
• Stagenet

Products and services

• AXIO Decentralized routing and I/O hub for entire audio systems; based on STAGETEC's TrueMatch 32-bit mic converters. Designed to challenge conventional system architectures and set a new benchmark for flexibility, scalability, and workflow efficiency in professional broadcast and live audio installations.
• NEXUS compact Portable audio interface/I/O platform with built-in DSP. Features 8 STAGETEC TrueMatch A/D converters with 158 dB dynamic range and 4 digital splits each, 8 line outputs, 8 AES3 I/Os, GPIO, 16 freely assignable processing channels, and a 121x16 (expandable to 24) mix matrix. Available in Dante or AES67 variants and supporting up to 192 kHz sample rates. Targets broadcasters, live event producers, OB vans and touring artists.
• NEXUS modular Scalable I/O and audio routing platform designed for complex audio networks, available for more than 30 years. Highly flexible and scalable through various modules (analog, digital, control and system cards) and supports NEXUS partner standards including SMPTE ST 2110, AES67/RAVENNA, Dante, MADI, NMOS, EMBER+ and SMPTE 2022-7. Targets broadcasters, theaters, OB vans, public buildings and large live-event installations.
• NEXUS 4split Active four-way microphone splitter and conversion system providing split signals via Dante, MADI, AES67, and analog outputs. Designed for optimal routing efficiency in broadcast and live applications.
• AVATUS Fully digital, IP-based audio mixing console built for precision, power, and control. Supports up to 96 freely configurable faders with touchscreen interface and a hybrid operating concept where every panel can function as the central control section. Features four dual-concentric encoders per channel strip (up to 96 parameters per signal), bi-directional routing for buses, VCAs, mute groups and link groups, crosshair-assisted touchscreen routing, and iF Design Award-winning design (April 2020). Targets broadcast, theater, live production and public AV installations.
• AURUS platinum Large-format digital mixing console offering direct access to all audio parameters via dedicated controls on the surface. Available in 40 and 48 fader configurations, paired with NEXUS STAR router and Platinum DSP audio engine. Designed for broadcast production, OB vans and entertainment shows.
• CRESCENDO platinum Compact digital mixing console featuring a smaller and less deep surface with fewer controls that cover multiple functions through switching. Available with 32 faders and shares the Platinum DSP with AURUS, delivering high-quality audio in space-constrained theaters, broadcast and live production environments.
• Stagedrive Multimedia Winch Servo-motor driven cable winch system for silent, millimeter-precise (<10 mm) positioning of microphones, speakers and cameras in 1D, 2D, 3D, and 3D+ configurations. DEKRA-certified to Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC for safe operation above audiences. Features 25-meter cable (20 m guaranteed travel), 1,400 N tensile strength, up to 12 kg payload, and is controlled via a 10" Android tablet over LAN or WLAN. Used in broadcast, theater and live-event environments.
• Stagenet Connect Browser-based, central IP signal management and orchestration platform for routing, monitoring, metering, device control, and live mixing of audio and video signals. Features automatic device detection for NMOS, Dante, AES67, and Baseband with drag-and-drop routing, one-touch operation, LDAP-based role management, and visualization of network topology including switches and signal paths. Integrates STAGETEC devices and third-party technology partner solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 158 dB dynamic range via TrueMatch 32-bit A/D converter (industry-leading measurement)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers26 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• Arista NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationArista is a development partner whose Cognitive Campus CCS-720 series switches deliver wire-speed connectivity and PoE power for media and campus workloads under Cognitive Campus Services management. The partnership ensures seamless integration with the Stagenet orchestration platform for IP-based audio/video routing.
• Arkona TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationArkona is a Stagenet development partner specializing in IP infrastructure for audio/video routing, compression, and visualization. New partner announced at ISE 2025 alongside Manifold and On-Hertz.
• Manifold TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManifold develops cloud-based live production service clusters and is a Stagenet development partner announced at ISE 2025 to expand Stagenet's applications for diverse audio-video environments.
• Matrox VideocoreTechnology or IntegrationMatrox Video's ConvertIP SMPTE ST 2110 converters provide flexibility and reliability for displaying ST 2110-20/22 signals on HDMI/SDI monitors. JT-NM-tested for interoperability within multi-vendor ST 2110 ecosystems; preconfigured for Stagenet integration.
• Merging TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationMerging Technologies supplies RAVENNA/AES67 networked audio converters (Horus, Hapi MKII, Anubis) since 2012 and is a preconfigured Stagenet development partner.
• On-HertzcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-Hertz provides the Artisto audio-first production platform with native ST2110, SIP, WebRTC, SRT, NDI, HLS, Icecast integration. New Stagenet partner announced at ISE 2025; enables cloud and local audio production.
• RTW (Radio-Technische Werkstätten)coreTechnology or IntegrationRTW supplies professional audio monitoring instruments (TouchMonitor TM7/TM9) based on RAVENNA, integrated with STAGETEC's Stagenet for metering, loudness, and signal monitoring.
• Audio-TechnicacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAt NAB 2025, Audio-Technica (Booth N1631) and STAGETEC (Booth N2274) joined forces to demonstrate an immersive audio experience combining the BP3600 Immersive Array Microphone with NEXUS compact for 2.0 stereo and binaural immersive formats.
• PR.IN.CO. S.a.s.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian distribution partner managing the RAI framework contract (18 AURUS Platinum consoles for EUR 3.5M); led by Managing Director Claudio Masci with assistant Martina Sterpa. Long-standing strategic partner.
• Amptown System Company (ASC)moderateImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSystem integrator partner for joint AVATUS installation projects in Germany (e.g., Konzerthaus Berlin in July 2019).
• STAGETEC Asia Sdn BhdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMalaysian regional subsidiary covering Southeast Asia (Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam). Led first Indonesian project (Ark of Christ Church, Bandung) in May 2019.
• AmptecmoderateChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor for Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands (Amptec BV in Bilzen, Belgium; Amptec NL in Utrecht).
• SALZBRENNER STAGETEC Media Technology (Beijing) Co., LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChinese distribution entity in Beijing's Chaoyang District, supporting the largest STAGETEC deployments in China (CCTV, Jiangsu Grand Theatre, Silk Road Exhibition Centre, 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party).
• Yamaha (CL/QL Series integration)moderateTechnology or IntegrationNEXUS compact V2.3.0 enables remote control of microphone input parameters from Yamaha CL/QL series mixing consoles (Dante version) via optional license.
• SiemensmoderateImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerJoint project partner for NEXUS installation in the German Bundestag sound reinforcement system (September 2018).

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• Allen & Heath: UK digital mixer manufacturer (dLive, Avantis, SQ, Qu) for live, broadcast, and installed sound. Adjacent rather than head-to-head at the very top end, but competes for theater, house-of-worship, and touring budgets that STAGETEC also pursues.

Direct peers

• Calrec Audio: UK-based broadcast audio console manufacturer (Apollo, Artemis, Type R, Impulse). Direct competitor in the same public-broadcaster and OB-van RFPs as STAGETEC, with overlapping IP/AES67-native product positioning.
• Solid State Logic (SSL): UK manufacturer of high-end digital broadcast and music production consoles (System T, S300, Duality) plus networked I/O. Competes with STAGETEC in premium broadcast, theater, and live installations globally.
• DHD Audio: German manufacturer of digital audio mixing consoles and routing (RM2, RM1, XC3) for broadcast and production. Same DACH home market, same enterprise broadcast customer set, similar IP-native architecture.
• DiGiCo: UK digital mixing console maker (SD, Quantum, Quantum338) serving live touring, broadcast, theater, and houses of worship. Direct overlap with STAGETEC's CRESCENDO, AURUS, and AVATUS in live-event and touring deployments.
• Lawo: German-headquartered manufacturer of IP-based audio consoles, routing, and broadcast infrastructure (mc², A__line, Power Core). Closest comparable peer: similar DACH base, similar enterprise broadcast/live customer set, similar IP-migration roadmap, and recent senior-hire overlap with STAGETEC.
• Merging Technologies: Swiss networked audio specialist (Horus, Hapi, Anubis) and a co-developer of RAVENNA/AES67. Already a STAGETEC Stagenet integration partner, and a direct competitor in the high-end IP I/O and immersive-audio space.

Broad incumbents

• Wheatstone: US-based broadcast audio console and processing incumbent (LX-24, IP-12, AoIP networked audio). Broader portfolio than STAGETEC with deep US radio and TV penetration; overlaps directly in the North American broadcast RFPs STAGETEC now targets with its Nashville subsidiary.
• Yamaha Professional Audio: Global pro-audio incumbent (CL, QL, RIVAGE PM consoles, Dante ecosystem). Competitor at the higher-volume end of STAGETEC's market and an integration partner via NEXUS compact's optional remote control of Yamaha CL/QL mic inputs.
• Harman Professional (AMX / BSS / Soundcraft / Studer): Global pro-audio conglomerate with broadcast (Studer Vista), live (Soundcraft), and networked audio (BSS, AMX) lines. Larger incumbent that can bundle broader AV/control solutions against STAGETEC's specialized mix-and-route portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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