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NEWSLETTER

Monthly Newsletter – January Edition

Welcome to the A.C. Entertainment Technologies monthly newsletter. Here we’ll keep you up to date with company news, the best products of the moment and any other exciting updates we have.

YES Events pleased with PROLIGHTS performance via AC-ET

UK – Established in 1999, YES Events are the skilled team behind a wide variety of UK events. Their ability to deliver projects of any size with their in-house services, means you can rely on them to realise your vision.

We got a call from our friends at YES Events who wanted to expand their already extensive technical inventory. Ben Steppenbeck, the Northern Lighting Sales Manager here at A.C. Entertainment Technologies, liaised with Tom Chennels, Managing Director of YES Events.

Tom was in search of a LED Profile that was suitable for outdoor use but was smaller than other IP rated options on the market. After talking through options with Ben, YES Events opted for the PROLIGHTS EclProfile JrZIP.

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What we found interesting…

The history of fader and lighting desks:

Many people use Lighting Desks on a daily basis but have you ever wondered how we came to know and love these brilliant pieces of kit? If so, read on… Let’s start at the beginning.

The invention of thyristor electronic dimming enabled the brightness of incandescent lamps to be reduced. This forged a path for the early fader desks. Their origins were simple ones – only having two or more rows of channel faders (pre-sets) controlled via master faders. This allowed cross-fading between two different lighting states.

These types of desks were commonplace in schools, with desks like the Strand Mini 2, Eltec, Furse and many others being a widely recognised fixture. It was rare that more than 24 channels were used with six-channel dimmer packs.

One throwback that was still in use when thyristor dimming was introduced was the Strand LC, which used Saturable Choke Dimmers.

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Tourflex Cabling News

Tourflex Cabling had a great year in 2022 with their custom cable manufacturing, making enough cable to stretch from our High Wycombe HQ all the way to Barcelona!

We’ve increased stock, hired more staff and are ready to meet your demands in 2023. Bespoke Cable Manufacturing for Lighting, Audio, Rigging & Video Applications. Contact us today for more information.

Don’t forget to follow Tourflex Cabling on social media:

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Tourflex Cabling LinkedIn 

AC-ET’s product picks of the month…

Product - LIGHTING
GigaCore 30i
Luminex GigaCore 30i Front
Product - RIGGING
TPM Truss Series
Sixty82 TPM Truss Series
Product - AUDIO
Allen & Heath dLive S...
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Chroma-Q Unveils Color Force 3

World Wide - Building on more than 30 years of innovation, Chroma-Q®, a world-renowned brand of premium performance LED lighting solutions, proudly introduces the IP65 Color Force 3™ — setting a bold new benchmark in LED cyc, wash, and effects lighting.

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Raising the curtain on clearer sound...

  • Next-Gen Audio Core: Investment in the Yamaha DM7 Digital Mixing Console and RIO Stage Boxes as the heart of a company-wide audio technical upgrade.

  • Mission-Ready Versatility: System immediately prepared for high-demand applications, from theatre and music festivals to corporate awards shows.

  • Decades of Trust: The DM7 was the "natural next step," backed by MM Sound & Lighting's 20-year commitment to Yamaha's reliability and sound quality.

  • Instant Success: Console deployed immediately on a large-scale theatre production, effortlessly managing complex audio setups (d&b, Sennheiser).

  • Trusted Partnership: Investment continues a strong, long-standing relationship with AC-ET (since the early 2000s), valued for service and pricing.

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Jon Smith Entertainment expands its...

  • Weatherproofed inventory: Strategic investment in PROLIGHTS IP-rated fixtures to deliver a complete, robust lighting package for large-scale outdoor events.

  • Creative armoury filled: Gained the essential versatility and weather resistance needed for major concerts and light trails.

  • Demo decisiveness: The Astra Hybrid 330IP demonstration proved the quality and value, leading to a substantial, "all-in" investment.

  • Full range control: Inventory now covers every need, from the versatility of the Astra Wash7PixIP to the power of the Smart BatWash kits.

  • Trusted partnership: The process was driven by close technical collaboration with AC-ET, emphasising service and immediate support over hard sales.

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Setting the stage at sea: EWP,...

  • Sussex-based system integrators EW Production Services commissions AC-ET to specify a new networking solution for its client Carnival Cruise Line.

  • Luminex was chosen for its ease of use across lighting and entertainment protocols, plus its ability to deliver reliable networking in complex and demanding environments.

  • Luminex networking systems were installed on Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Spirit (France) and Carnival Miracle (Spain) cruise liners.

  • AC-ET helped EWP with defining the exact specification and supporting the installation.

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AC-ET’s audio team helps Bristol’s...

  • Iconic Bristol venue Thekla upgrades to an Allen & Heath Dlive 3000 console, chosen for its reliability in challenging, humid conditions.

  • AC-ET’s audio team provided expert advice on spec and configuration, ensuring the perfect fit for the venue’s compact space.

  • Long-term partnership with DHP Family showcases AC-ET’s trusted role in supporting top-tier live music venues with tailored tech solutions.

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