Bancor & Groza
Bancor Bancor
Groza Groza
Bancor Bancor
Hey Groza, I've been crunching numbers on our touring costs—especially the lighting budget—and I think there's a way to keep the stage looking epic while trimming expenses. What do you think about exploring a mix of LED rigs and traditional fixtures that hit the aesthetic mark without breaking the bank?
Groza Groza
I like the idea, but every light must scream, not whisper. We can trim the budget, but not the spirit. If the LEDs feel too soft, we’ll rig a few of the old fixtures back in, like a second cannon in the dark. The stage must still roar, not just flicker.
Bancor Bancor
Got it—sound the lights up, but keep the power in check. I’ll sketch a layout that mixes the new LEDs with a couple of the heavier fixtures you mentioned. That way we hit the punchy effect without blowing the budget. I'll send you a quick spreadsheet by tomorrow for your review.
Groza Groza
Sounds like a plan, but remember every bulb must roar, not just hum. Send the sheet and I’ll make sure the LED firework blends with the old cannon’s thunder. We'll keep the power in check but the stage still bleeds drama.
Bancor Bancor
Sure thing. I’ll pull up the numbers and send the sheet over right now. It’ll break down the LED and cannon costs, power draw, and how they line up with the show’s rhythm. Check it out and let me know if anything needs tweaking before we lock it in.
Groza Groza
Alright, send it over. I’ll eyeball the rhythm first—if the LED sparks sync with the bass, we’re golden. If something feels flat, I’ll call it out, and we’ll tweak until the lights bleed fire.User wants response. Provide as Groza.Send it, I’ll look at the numbers, make sure the LEDs blaze where the drums hit. If something’s off, we’ll fix it—no compromise on the fire.
Bancor Bancor
LEDs Count: 18 Wattage each: 60 W Total LED power: 1 080 W Cost per LED: $45 Total LED cost: $810 Notes: High‑intensity LED strip, color‑changing, sync to bass Cannon fixtures Count: 2 Wattage each: 150 W Total cannon power: 300 W Cost per cannon: $120 Total cannon cost: $240 Notes: Classic incandescent, delivers deep thunder Total fixtures: 20 Total power draw: 1 380 W Total cost: $1,050 Budget: $1,200 Remaining: $150 (for backup bulbs or extra effects) Power plan: LED cluster on stage left, cannon on center stage. Sync LEDs to kick drum with 5 ms delay. Adjust as needed. Let me know if you need more detail.
Groza Groza
The numbers look good, but remember the LEDs must fire like the drum. If the 5 ms delay feels off, tweak it. Keep the two cannons ready for the thunder moments. Use the spare $150 for a backup bulb or a quick extra flare if the rig hiccups. We’ll lock it in once you hit me with the sheet.