Italy — The NEK HITS tour brings Nek back to the stage with a lean, high-impact production designed around the direct energy of live performance. One of Italy’s most established contemporary artists, Nek performs in a power-trio format, with bass and lead vocals, joined by Emiliano Fantuzzi on guitar and keyboards and Luciano Galloni on drums.
Audio and lighting support for the tour is provided by ORANGE S.r.l., with a production package engineered to move efficiently between theaters, modern halls, and more complex venues while maintaining consistent sound coverage, fast deployment, and precise control.
At the center of the system is the new TT+ Audio GTX 7C, a compact cardioid line array module developed for touring applications requiring high sound pressure level, intelligibility, controlled directivity, and reduced sound energy on stage. Each GTX 7C module delivers up to 140 dB max SPL, with 120° x 10° coverage and independently managed front and rear transducers, providing an average rear attenuation of 22 dB. These specifications are consistent with TT+ Audio’s published GTX 7C product data.
“The tour is built around one trailer, including the full audio and lighting package needed for the larger venues, such as Teatro Arcimboldi in Milan, which seats more than 2,300 people,” said Gustavo Ferretti of ORANGE. “GTX is so compact that once you see it installed, it is hard to believe how much power it can deliver, especially with cardioid control built into the system.”
According to Emanuele Morlini, system engineer and product specialist for TT+ Audio, the Nek tour marked the first complete touring application for GTX 7C. “We had already used the system on several live events while refining its performance, but this was the first real tour for the new GTX 7C,” Morlini said. “The standard configuration included 16 GTX 7C modules per side, supported by eight GTS 19G subwoofers and adapted to each venue. For front-row coverage, we used six HDL 26-A modules as front fills. The GTS 19G is a single 19-inch subwoofer designed for demanding touring and installation applications, with deployment options suited to cardioid configurations. The system is powered by XPS 16KD amplifiers and managed via RDNet.“
Monitor engineer Marzio Alberga also noted the impact on stage. “What you notice is the absence of low-mid buildup coming back from the PA,” he said. “That improves the focus and intelligibility of the in-ear mixes and allows the musicians to work at lower listening levels.”
For front-of-house engineer Daniele “Didi” Bagnoli, the system’s controlled directivity was central to the tour’s sound strategy. “The absence of rear energy from the array, combined with controlled dispersion, makes a real difference,” he said. “The mix becomes clearer, and intelligibility benefits directly. This allowed me to focus on the band’s impact and musicality instead of compensating for the room. It is one of the most effective solutions I have used in complex venues, and I am glad to say that after being among the first engineers to take it on tour.”
