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NEWSLETTER, PIXELHUE, PROLIGHTS, GREEN-HIPPO, LUMINEX, SHURE, ALLEN-HEATH, CHROMA-Q, TOURFLEX, NOVASTAR

Monthly Newsletter - February 2026 Edition

Innovation, Anniversaries, and Industry Insights

February has been a significant month for AC-ET, marked by major international exhibitions and the expansion of our technical portfolio. From the halls of ISE in Barcelona to hands-on training in the UK, here is the latest from the world of entertainment technology.

The converged network: Luminex

As the lines between lighting, video, and audio continue to blur, Luminex remains the definitive bridge. Their range of GigaCore switches and LumiNode converters are engineered specifically for the entertainment industry, offering a single, robust backbone that handles diverse protocols simultaneously. Whether you are routing Dante, sACN, or Video over IP, Luminex provides the reliability that modern converged networks demand.

Explore Luminex

Audio spotlight: Shure and Allen & Heath

Our Audio division is currently offering two major hardware incentives for touring and install pros:

Shure ULX-D Offer: Upgrade your RF rack with the industry standard in digital wireless. Buy 4 channels of Shure UK ULX-D (via 2x Dual or 1x Quad Receiver) plus 3 Beltpacks, and we will include the 4th Beltpack for FREE. More details.
Allen & Heath dLive C1500: We have secured significant package discounts on the dLive C1500 paired with CDM32 MixRacks. Get 160 channels of dLive processing power in a 19” rack-mountable frame - now available at an unbeatable price point. More details.

4K power, compact footprint: The PIXELHUE S16

Take control of your most demanding multi-screen productions with the PIXELHUE S16 - the hardware-based 4K switcher built for 24/7 reliability. Whether it’s high-end touring or corporate broadcast, the S16 delivers massive scaling power:

True 4K: Full 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 10-bit processing for pristine visuals.
Massive Layering: Supports up to 16x 2K or 4x 4K layers.
Modular I/O: Flexible 12G-SDI, HDMI 2.0, and DP 1.2 connectivity.
Tactile Control: Seamlessly pairs with PIXELHUE U5/U5 Pro controllers.

Find out more.

Green Hippo: Two decades of visual innovation

We are proud to celebrate the 20th anniversary of our partnership with Green Hippo. Hippotizer media servers sit at the heart of the world’s most ambitious visual productions. From the original racks to the current MX series, Green Hippo continues to redefine real-time video manipulation.

Exhibition round-up: ISE & BSC

February was a marathon of networking and new tech. At ISE (Barcelona), we shared the PROLIGHTS and Chroma-Q technology shaping 2026, while BSC (London) allowed us to share the latest in film and broadcast innovation.

On the road: Scandinavia

We have just wrapped up a successful week at the Monitor Roadshow in Scandinavia. It was a fantastic opportunity to catch up with our Swedish friends in Malmö, Göteborg, and Stockholm, showcasing the latest from Chroma-Q, Vista, and Tourflex Cabling.

Skills & training

Our commitment to education continued this month with successful Luminex and PIXELHUE training sessions. Looking ahead, your last chance to secure a spot for the NovaStar NCE - COEX Systems training in March is now.

Book today