Next full checkAug 24, 2026Price checks run sooner
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Ready to buy
Confirm the exact machine and complete setup
The retained reference is $1,232.49 current authorized U.S. promotion. The listing covers one STAGEPAS 1K mkII and cover; confirm promotion timing and add microphones, cables, DXL1K or second system and additional low-frequency reinforcement separately. Confirm the current configuration, included parts, support path, return terms and the work that must be preserved before ordering.
Buying stageMarket familiarity
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Current market
The facts that change the ownership choice
Each line carries its own check date because price, software, specifications, and product cycle do not age at the same speed.
QuestionCurrent answerFreshnessBasis
Current price
$1,232.49 current authorized U.S. promotion
The listing covers one STAGEPAS 1K mkII and cover; confirm promotion timing and add microphones, cables, DXL1K or second system and additional low-frequency reinforcement separately. Confirm the checkout price and package before paying.
Refresh due after 7 daysDirect source1 evidence item
Market branch
Wide-coverage AC column with integrated mixer
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis2 evidence items
Purchase boundary
The offer is one mono AC system with a cover, not a microphone, signal cables, second system, dedicated subwoofer or the DXL1K expansion speaker; it does not provide 48 V phantom power. Published maximum SPL, frequency range, coverage and amplifier power use manufacturer-specific methods and do not predict audience size, universal sound quality or usable bass at every level. Exposure must be managed for the actual level and duration; NIOSH's 85 dBA for eight hours with a 3 dB exchange is occupational guidance, not a universal consumer safe-time promise. Use grounded, inspected and correctly rated mains distribution, keep connectors dry, follow local temporary-power rules and use manufacturer-approved stands or rigging only. A weather rating applies only in its documented orientation and is not a weatherproof claim. Lithium batteries must be charged, stored and transported under the maker's instructions, and damaged or recalled packs require the appropriate service and transport path.
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis2 evidence items
Transducers and stated output
A 12-inch woofer and ten 1.5-inch array drivers are rated to 125 dB maximum SPL under Yamaha's stated method
Checked 7 days agoDirect source2 evidence items
Coverage and frequency
Yamaha states 170 by 30 degree coverage and a 37 Hz to 20 kHz range; coverage still depends on audience geometry, room and column placement
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Mixer and inputs
The five-channel mixer provides three mono channels, stereo input, Hi-Z on channels 2 and 3, SPX reverb, mode presets and Bluetooth playback
Checked 7 days agoDirect source2 evidence items
Amplifier language
The published 1,100 W dynamic system rating is an internal specification and cannot rank its loudness against another system by watts alone
Checked 7 days agoDirect source2 evidence items
Current verdict
The ultra-wide Yamaha column
STAGEPAS 1K mkII fits solo, duo, speech and moderate band work where very wide stated horizontal coverage and simple integrated mixing matter more than battery power or phantom-equipped inputs.
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis7 evidence items
Phantom-power boundary
The integrated mixer does not supply 48 V phantom power, so a condenser microphone may need its own supply or an external mixer
Checked 7 days agoDirect source2 evidence items
Control and expansion
The controller app, link and monitor outputs support a broader rig, while a DXL1K or second system remains a separately purchased coverage and stereo decision
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Transport and assembly
The system weighs about 50.7 pounds and stands about 2 meters assembled; lifting, ceiling height, stable floor area and the supplied cover all belong in planning
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis2 evidence items
Power and bass boundary
The system is AC-only, one cabinet is mono, and its integrated woofer does not guarantee drum or DJ headroom without measured low-frequency expansion
Checked 7 days agoOur synthesis2 evidence items
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Other paths
The alternatives change what the STAGEPAS 1K mkII is worth
These are not generic competitors. Each one represents a different way to buy into the same market.
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EVOLVE 30M
$1,399 current authorized U.S. reference
Best fit
Compact AC column with full integrated mixer
Tradeoff
The offer is one mono AC system with its column and pole transport bag, not a pair, microphones, signal cables, woofer cover or an independent large subwoofer. Published maximum SPL, frequency range, coverage and amplifier power use manufacturer-specific methods and do not predict audience size, universal sound quality or usable bass at every level. Exposure must be managed for the actual level and duration; NIOSH's 85 dBA for eight hours with a 3 dB exchange is occupational guidance, not a universal consumer safe-time promise. Use grounded, inspected and correctly rated mains distribution, keep connectors dry, follow local temporary-power rules and use manufacturer-approved stands or rigging only. A weather rating applies only in its documented orientation and is not a weatherproof claim. Lithium batteries must be charged, stored and transported under the maker's instructions, and damaged or recalled packs require the appropriate service and transport path.
The offer is one mono L1 Pro8, not a pair, microphones, cables, transport cover, ToneMatch mixer or external Sub1 or Sub2; Bluetooth playback is not a low-latency live-input path. Published maximum SPL, frequency range, coverage and amplifier power use manufacturer-specific methods and do not predict audience size, universal sound quality or usable bass at every level. Exposure must be managed for the actual level and duration; NIOSH's 85 dBA for eight hours with a 3 dB exchange is occupational guidance, not a universal consumer safe-time promise. Use grounded, inspected and correctly rated mains distribution, keep connectors dry, follow local temporary-power rules and use manufacturer-approved stands or rigging only. A weather rating applies only in its documented orientation and is not a weatherproof claim. Lithium batteries must be charged, stored and transported under the maker's instructions, and damaged or recalled packs require the appropriate service and transport path.
Older observations stay in the ledger when the current view changes. That lets a buyer tell the difference between an old complaint, an active issue, and a problem that was corrected.
notable
Current market position retained
STAGEPAS 1K mkII was checked against its manufacturer record, the current category collection and the nearest ownership alternatives.
Price record
The price history starts here
Each amount stays tied to its source and capture date. Conflicting prices remain visible until the seller resolves them.
$1,232.49 current authorized U.S. promotion
Current reference priceA structured timeline will begin with the next source capture
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Owner experience
What repeats after the purchase
Owner discussion repeatedly returns to wide coverage, complete-system weight, app control, absent phantom power, link expansion and live-band headroom rather than specifications alone.
These are self-reported experiences from a changing mix of owners, conditions and software versions. They identify questions to test, not a failure rate. Room, placement, program, level, battery condition, firmware, accessories and operator practice vary materially.
SignalWhat owners reportOur readEvidence
wide coverage, complete-system weight, app control, absent phantom power, link expansion and live-band headroom
Self-selected owners discuss weight, setup, coverage, mixer simplicity and application fit. Their reports do not create an audience-size, sound-quality or reliability guarantee.
Map the audience and input list and lift the complete system before purchase; owner comments about coverage or headroom remain venue-specific.
1 evidence record
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Sources
Why we believe the current view
The page separates what a source states directly from what we conclude across sources.
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STAGEPAS 1K mkII product recordYamaha · identity
Yamaha identifies STAGEPAS 1K mkII as an AC column system with a twelve-inch woofer, ten-driver array, five-channel mixer and 170-degree stated horizontal coverage
Yamaha STAGEPAS 1K mkII current offerSweetwater · price
Sweetwater lists one STAGEPAS 1K mkII at an observed $1,232.49 promotion through September 1, 2026, previously $1,449.99; microphones, a second system and DXL1K are separate.
STAGEPAS 1K mkII support and specificationsYamaha · specification
Yamaha publishes setup, compatibility or service material that makes this purchase boundary explicit: The offer is one mono AC system with a cover, not a microphone, signal cables, second system, dedicated subwoofer or the DXL1K expansion speaker; it does not provide 48 V phantom power. Published maximum SPL, frequency range, coverage and amplifier power use manufacturer-specific methods and do not predict audience size, universal sound quality or usable bass at every level. Exposure must be managed for the actual level and duration; NIOSH's 85 dBA for eight hours with a 3 dB exchange is occupational guidance, not a universal consumer safe-time promise. Use grounded, inspected and correctly rated mains distribution, keep connectors dry, follow local temporary-power rules and use manufacturer-approved stands or rigging only. A weather rating applies only in its documented orientation and is not a weatherproof claim. Lithium batteries must be charged, stored and transported under the maker's instructions, and damaged or recalled packs require the appropriate service and transport path.
Current portable PA and powered-loudspeaker marketSweetwater · price
The current authorized U.S. market distinguishes one powered cabinet or one packaged column system from pairs, stands, microphones, mixers, covers, batteries, wireless transmitters, cables and subwoofers, while exposing current prices and bounded purchaser reviews.
Yamaha STAGEPAS 1K mkII portable PA reviewMusicRadar · specification
MusicRadar evaluates the exact mkII system's portability, coverage, mixer, app and band use and notes weight and headroom tradeoffs under the reviewed conditions.
NIOSH uses an 85 dBA eight-hour occupational recommended exposure limit with a 3 dB exchange. Real exposure management requires measured level and duration and the guidance is not a universal consumer safe-time guarantee.
Self-selected owners discuss weight, setup, coverage, mixer simplicity and application fit. Their reports do not create an audience-size, sound-quality or reliability guarantee.
The manufacturer record, current market collection, support material and independent category evidence were checked on August 17, 2026. The checkout package and regional support path still need verification. Owner reports are retained as bounded experience, not a reliability rate. Published maximum SPL, frequency range, coverage and amplifier power use manufacturer-specific methods and do not predict audience size, universal sound quality or usable bass at every level. Exposure must be managed for the actual level and duration; NIOSH's 85 dBA for eight hours with a 3 dB exchange is occupational guidance, not a universal consumer safe-time promise. Use grounded, inspected and correctly rated mains distribution, keep connectors dry, follow local temporary-power rules and use manufacturer-approved stands or rigging only. A weather rating applies only in its documented orientation and is not a weatherproof claim. Lithium batteries must be charged, stored and transported under the maker's instructions, and damaged or recalled packs require the appropriate service and transport path. One listed cabinet or column system is not presumed to be a stereo pair or a complete event package. Bluetooth playback, app control and proprietary wireless pairing remain distinct. Phantom power, Hi-Z, mic or line sensitivity and accessory power are channel-specific. Feedback suppression, ducking, EQ and limiting are setup aids rather than guarantees. No record promises audience capacity, weatherproof operation, universal sound quality, reliability incidence or a loudness ranking from watts alone.