RENGANEK Live 2024 offered audiences a musical experience grounded in a shared rock matrix. The tour utilised a semi-production setup that integrated essential aspects of full-scale production.
At the heart of the tour’s lighting setup is a control system managed by lighting designer Pietro Bardelli. Bardelli has employed two Full Boar 4 consoles from ETC’s Hog 4 family – one primary and one backup. This decision was driven by the need to adapt quickly to varying materials and conditions at each venue while maintaining high standards of visual consistency.
“This is a rock and roll tour, and with the semi-production setup, I encounter different fixtures at each stop. It was crucial to use a control setup that provides the flexibility, speed, and reliability required for this kind of tour,” Bardelli explained. “The ETC Full Boar 4 consoles, along with two DP8000 units for expanded DMX universes, offer significant advantages in terms of programming logic and console power.”
The lighting design for the RENGANEK Tour placed a strong emphasis on clean and precise programming, particularly given the absence of an LED wall. The visuals rely heavily on the lighting design to create an impactful experience. Bardelli noted, “Practically at every date, I have to replace the fixtures while maintaining the same effects. The palettes must be transported faithfully, and even with different lighting fixtures, the result closely matches my vision. Typically, within a couple of hours, I can set up new fixtures, adjust the patch, and recall palettes and colors efficiently.”
The tour’s concert experience is enhanced by the integration of timecode for most pieces, with Bardelli also retaining the flexibility to manually mix certain segments during performances.
