A.C. Lighting Inc News

Chroma-Q Color Force 12 MultiPurpose Fixture Delivers Power Across the Spectrum

The Chroma-Q™ Color Force™ LED lighting range has been extended with the launch of the new Color Force 12, a truly a multipurpose fixture that is suitable for numerous entertainment lighting disciplines.

Chroma-Q LED Lighting is All the Range at PLASA 2010

The Chroma-Q™ stand at PLASA 2010 will feature the launch of new mighty output coloured / White LED and battery powered LED lighting fixtures designed to meet today’s most demanding entertainment and architectural lighting applications (Stand 1-E11).

Jands Vista Lights Another Award-Winning Event

Once again, a Jands Vista T2 console has provided lighting control for an event winner at the InfoComm / LSA Staged Events Awards. Freeman received the 2010 ‘Best Overall Staging for a Corporate Industrial Entertainment Event’ award for their work on the American Library Association’s Annual Conference.

Chroma-Q LED Lighting Shines on Houses of Worship

US Church lighting specialist, Fredrick and Emily’s Church Renovations, has specified fixtures from the Chroma-Q™ LED range to provide an energy-efficient, color changing lighting solution for its house of worship clients.

A.C. Lighting Inc. Showcases Next Generation LED Lighting & Control at InfoComm 2010

The A.C. Lighting Inc. booth at InfoComm 2010 will feature pioneering new LED lighting and control systems from Chroma-Q™ and Jands. The Artistic Licence Art-Net range, which is also distributed exclusively by the company in North America, will be featured on the booth (C7662).

Jands Vista Enhances Worship Experience for LifeChurch

Oklahoma-based LifeChurch.tv has invested in a range of Jands Vista lighting control solutions as part of its ongoing program to expand the reach of its unique message.

Chroma-Q Color Charge Provides Battery Powered RGBA LED Fixture

The new Chroma-Q™ Color Charge™ LED fixture is a 600 lumen, battery powered, wireless DMX fixture which is ideal for any indoor temporary lighting application where wiring is a challenge or where install speed is critical, transforming a venue in minutes.

A.C. Lighting Inc. Showcases Next Generation LED Lighting & Control at PAL 2010

The A.C. Lighting Inc. booth at PAL 2010 will feature pioneering new LED lighting and control systems from Chroma-Q™ and Jands. The Artistic Licence Art-Net range, which is also distributed exclusively by the company in North America, will be featured on the booth (1101).

Vista Gets Theatrical for Altar Boyz Show

Lighting designer David Pedemonti specified a Jands Vista S3 console, his desk of choice, to provide lighting control for a regional production of the hit US Off Broadway show, Altar Boyz. Full of sharp parody, spectacular dancing and irreverent humor, the musical comedy tells the story of a religious boy band trying to save the world one soul at a time.

Chroma-Q Lighting Adds Punch to Casino Nightclub

North American entertainment lighting specialists, Complete Production Systems, Inc. (CPS) has supplied Chroma-Q™ Color Punch™ LED fixtures to a leading casino resort for their exclusive show nightclub. Part of the casino’s extensive entertainment facilities, the venue features a stylish design reminiscent of the hippest clubs in L.A. and New York. It is also equipped with state of the art lighting and sound systems to cater for the diverse range of musical acts, comedians, amateur nights, karaoke and fashion shows hosted by the venue.

A.C. Lighting Inc. Showcases Next Generation LED Lighting & Control at USITT 2010

The A.C. Lighting Inc. booth at USITT 2010 will feature pioneering new LED lighting and control systems from Chroma-Q™ and Jands. The Artistic Licence Art-Net range, which is also distributed exclusively by the company in North America, will be featured on the booth (580).

Chroma-Q Color Force LED Provides Powerful Theatre Cyc Light

The new Chroma-Q™ Color Force™ 72 (6ft / 1.8m) and 48 (4ft / 1.2m) LED batten range features a mighty 12,000 / 8,000 lumens light output – providing an extremely powerful fixture for lighting a cyclorama of up to 26ft / 8m drop. Combined with an enhanced RGBA colour spectrum, a CRI of 92, theatrical grade dimming and all the benefits of LED technology, the Color Force is the ideal multi-purpose colour-changing fixture.

Vista Performs for SUNY Geneseo Theatre Courses

The State University of New York at Geneseo has purchased a Jands Vista T2 full size console for its School of the Arts faculty, which provides degree courses in stage lighting design, technical theatre and stagecraft.

Vista Merges Lighting & Video for tobyMac Tour

Lighting and video designer Nick West specified a Jands Vista T2 console to provide lighting, IMAG and video control for the recent tobyMac annual Winter Wonder Slam tour. The American Grammy award-winning gospel rapper’s explosive show featured Diverse City, his 8-member touring band, and played a series of US Arena dates throughout November and December. The touring schedule re-commences in March to promote the launch of tobyMac’s latest studio album, Tonight.

A.C. Lighting Inc. Vice President Re-Elected on ESTA Board

A.C. Lighting Inc.’s Vice President of US Sales & Marketing, Fred Mikeska, has been re-elected for a second term as Secretary on the Entertainment Services and Technology Association (ESTA) Board of Directors. The new Board members take office on 1st January, 2010.

Color Span Lighting Provides Glowing Reception for Scampo Restaurant

A.C. Lighting Inc. has supplied a Chroma-Q™ Color Span™ LED cove lighting and wall wash system to architectural lighting design and installation specialists, DesignLight Co. for the entrance of the Scampo restaurant in Boston. The sixth culinary destination created by award winning Chef Lydia Shire, Scampo is part of The Liberty Hotel; a popular downtown Boston destination regarded as an architectural gem and formerly an iconic Jail.

A.C. Lighting Inc. Unveils Next Generation Lighting Solutions at LDI 2009

The A.C. Lighting Inc. booth (903) at the LDI 2009 show will feature next generation technologies from the Chroma-Q™, Jands and Artistic Licence product ranges exclusively distributed by the company in North America.

Vista Lighting Shines at Silpada National Conference

Lighting designer Dave Boser of Image Technologies Corporation specified a pair of Jands Vista I3 consoles to provide lighting control for the Silpada Designs 2009 National Convention in Missouri. Silpada is one of the nation’s largest sterling silver jewelry home party companies, with over 28,000 independent representatives. This year’s three-day annual conference at the Kansas City Convention Center attracted nearly 6,000 sales representatives and featured presentations, an awards night and an entertainment night.

Chroma-Q Color Block 2 is a Winner for HSL at World Series of Poker Europe

Blackburn based rental company HSL has supplied over 250 Chroma-Q™ Color Block 2™ LED fixtures to US lighting design specialists, Innovative Show Design, to provide set lighting for the World Series of Poker Europe 2009 (WSOPE). Attracting the best players from around the world, WSOPE presented by Betfair is one of the most prestigious events to take place outside of the US and compliments the WSOP event, which is held annually in Las Vegas. WSOPE 2009 was held at The Casino at The Empire, Leicester Square and broadcast in the UK on sports television channel ESPN (UK).

Color Block 2 Leaves its Mark on the 2009 Juno Awards

Lighting Designer Alex Nadon used 40 Chroma-Q™ Color Block 2™ LED fixtures to provide scenic effects lighting for the set design of the 2009 Juno Awards. Held at General Motors Place, Vancouver, the annual event is one of Canada’s most prestigious award ceremonies. This year’s show was hosted by comic sensation Russell Peters and attracted over one million TV viewers. Award presentations were interspersed with memorable performances by 11 different artists, including Bryan Adams, Nickelback, Sam Roberts, Simple Plan, Sarah McLachlan, The Stills, Divine Brown, City and Colour, Crystal Shawanda and Great Big Sea.

Vista is a Lighting Vision for Grace Community Church

Indiana based Grace Community Church has invested in a range of Vista lighting control solutions as part of a multi-million dollar expansion of its worship facilities. Models purchased include the full-size Vista T2, the portable Vista S1 and the playback-only Vista M1 consoles. This is to expand the church’s capacity to three weekend worship auditoriums, to accommodate as many as 6,000 churchgoers on a typical weekend.

A.C. Lighting Inc. Showcases Impressive LED Display at InfoComm 2009

The A.C. Lighting Inc. booth (1453) at InfoComm 2009 will feature the latest range of innovative and award-winning LED technologies exclusively distributed by the company in North America. Products on show for the first time at InfoComm include the Chroma-Q™ Color Block 2™ LED fixture and Magic Box™ EtherSwitch 7™ Ethernet switch. Other technologies include the Color Web LED video effects display, the Jands Vista control system, the Artistic Licence Art-Net range of Ethernet solutions and the D.T.S. Delta 7 RGB LED moving light.

A.C. Lighting Inc. Unveils its Visions for Worship Lighting at WFX Spring '09

The A.C. Lighting Inc. booth (622) at the WFX Spring '09 show will feature the latest range of innovative and award-winning church lighting solutions exclusively distributed by the company in North America. Products on the booth include the first showing at WFX of the new Chroma-Q™ Color Block 2™ fixture, which is set to redefine LED lighting.

Chroma-Q™ Gets Connected with EtherSwitch Range

The Chroma-Q™ range of professional lighting products and accessories has been extended with the launch of the Magic Box™ EtherSwitch 7™, a touring grade, high quality Gigabit Ethernet switch that supports simultaneous computer connections.

Vista Heads into Country for Trace Adkins Tour

Lighting Designer Jeff Lava has specified a Jands Vista S3 lighting console for the 2009 US tour of American Country 'n' Western star Trace Adkins. The tour to support his latest album, Trace Adkins' X (Ten), follows over 135 live shows last year to 1.3 million fans. This year's 55-date tour visits a wide variety of venues, ranging from clubs to arenas. Trace Adkins has sold over eight million albums, with more than 26 of his singles hitting the Billboard Top 40 country charts.

Chroma-Q™ Color Web Provides Killer Tour Effects

Lighting designer Steven Douglas is using 265 square metres of Chroma-Q™ Color Web™ 125 LED panels to provide a curved video effect backdrop for the stage design of platinum indie rock band The Killers' current 'Day & Age World Tour 2009'.

A.C. Lighting Inc. Offers Products at Prices Customers Didn't Bargain on!

A.C. Lighting Inc., a major supplier of stage, studio and event lighting equipment in North America, has launched a Bargain Stock page on www.aclighting.com/northamerica to provide customers with instant online access to all the latest special offers.

Chroma-Q™ sets its Sights on the Web

To celebrate the launch of the new Chroma-Q™ Color Block 2™ LED fixture and the growing success of the award-winning lighting brand worldwide, www.chroma-q.com has been launched.

Chroma-Q™ Color Block 2 - Redefining LED Lighting

Following the enormous success of the Chroma-Q™ Color Block™ LED fixture with rental companies and end users alike, the manufacturer has combined the product's core elements of modularity and versatility with new single colour RGBA optics, 530 lumens output (almost double the original model) and theatrical grade dimming to create the exceptional feature set of the Color Block 2™ fixture.

A.C. Lighting Inc. Unveils New Innovations at USITT 2009

Following the enormous success of the Chroma-Q™ Color Block™ LED fixture with rental companies and end users alike, the manufacturer has combined the product's core elements of modularity and versatility with new single color RGBA optics, 530 lumens output (almost double the original model) and theatrical grade dimming to create the exceptional feature set of the Color Block 2™ fixture.

Jands Vista Grand Casino Lighting Application is a Finalist in 2008 ESTA Rock Our World Awards

The Jands Vista lighting control system has been selected as a finalist in the 2008 ESTA Rock Our World Awards for its product application in the casino at the new MGM Grand at Foxwoods in Connecticut.

Chroma-Q™ Color Span™ Delivers Lighting Vision for Faith Christian Family Church

The Faith Christian Family Church in New Mexico recently transformed the look of its worship music services with a 70 foot Chroma-Q Color Span LED stage wash light installation and a Jands Vista S3 control system.

A.C. Lighting Inc. Showcases Leading Innovations at LDI 2008

The booth of A.C. Lighting Inc. (2110) will provide the first appearance at the LDI show of exclusive new technologies from the Chroma-Q™ and Jands leading lighting brands.

Chroma-Q™ Color Span™ LED Fixture Provides a Vast Range of Configurable Options

The Chroma-Q™ LED lighting range has been extended with the launch of the new Color Span™ - a configurable low profile, ultra bright LED cove lighting and wall wash system for wide ranging applications.

A.C. Lighting Showcases Leading Innovations at InfoComm

Entertainment technology supplier A.C. Lighting's booth (C4519) at InfoComm 2008 features the first show appearance of several innovations from its range of exclusively distributed technology brands.

Chroma-Q™ Color PunchT Provides Bright LED Washlight in a Compact Fixture

The Chroma-Q™ LED range has been extended with the launch of the new Color Punch™ - a compact IP65 fixture delivering bright washlight results suitable for a wide range of indoor and temporary outdoor applications.

Chroma-Q™ Color Split Wins Lighting Product Award at WFX Show

The Chroma-Q™ Color Split LED fixture has won Best Color Changer at the recent WFX 2007 New Product Awards in Atlanta, Georgia.

A.C. Lighting Inc. Appoints New North American Sales Representative

A.C. Lighting Inc. has appointed a new North American Sales Representative to support the company's continuing growth plans in the US and Canada.

A.C. Lighting Showcases Lighting & Video Innovations at LDI 2007

A.C. Lighting's booth (1890) at LDI 2007 features several new product innovations from the one-stop entertainment technology supplier's vast stockholding of leading equipment, accessories and consumables brands.

Jands Vista Supplied by Bandit Lites for Dierks Bentley US Fall Tour

Lighting Designer Chris Reade has specified a Jands Vista T2 lighting console for the current Dierks Bentley Throttle Wide Open US Fall tour, supplied by Bandit Lites Inc.

Jands Vista Supplied for Trans World Annual Sales Meeting

Production company Creative Stage Lighting used Jands Vista T2 and S3 consoles to provide show control for Trans World Entertainment Corporation's recent annual sales meeting in New York.

Jands Vista T2 Consoles Supplied for Willow Creek Community Church

Chicago-based Willow Creek Community Church has purchased two Jands Vista T2 lighting consoles.

Chroma-Q™ Color Split LED Provides Twice the Possibilities

Following the popularity of Chroma-Q's Color Block DB4, the manufacturer has extended its product range with the addition of the new Color Split - a compact, high output LED fixture providing designers with twice the possibilities.

1500 Color Blocks Stocked by Leading North American Rental Company

Rental company Midnite Hour Productions Inc. of Toronto recently purchased its 1500th Chroma-Q™ Color Block DB4, giving it the largest stock inventory of the LED fixture in North America.

A.C. Lighting Inc. Stocks Innovative D.T.S. Delta LED Color Changers Range

A.C. Lighting, the exclusive North American distributor for D.T.S. lighting products, is now stocking the Italian manufacturer's innovative new DELTA RGB Full Color range of LED color changers.

Jands Vista T2 Console Supplied for Paulina Rubio World Tour

Lighting Designer Jeff Lava has specified a Jands Vista T2 console for the Paulina Rubio 2007 world tour.

Jands Vistas Supplied for Keane World Tour

Lighting Designer Rob Sinclair has specified Jands Vista T2 and S3 consoles for award-winning UK band Keane's current world tour.

Jands Vistas Sold to Bandit Lites for Major Tours

Bandit Lites Inc. has invested in Jands Vista consoles for major international concert tours as part of a long-term upgrade of its rental stock inventory.

Dave George Retires

Spectrum Manufacturing Inc. and A.C. Lighting Inc. would like to announce the retirement of David George as President of the Companies.

A.C. Lighting Inc. Appoints New US Sales Representatives to Support Growth

A.C. Lighting Inc. has appointed two new US Sales Representatives to support the company's continuing growth of business in the North American market.

Jands Vista LDI Prize Draw Won By Head Electrician

A.C. Lighting Ltd is pleased to announce that Stephanie Cook, a Head Electrician from Northampton, Massachusetts, is the winner of the company's Jands Vista prize draw at LDI 06.

Jands Vista Wins Two Lighting Product Awards at WFX Show

Jands has announced that its Vista lighting control system has won Best Automated Lighting Controller and Best Overall Lighting Product at the recent WFX 2006 New Product Awards in Dallas, Texas.

Vista S3 & Color Blocks Boost Mobile Major League Gaming

Lighting Designer Nick Wisdom specified a Jands Vista S3 console and 32 Chroma-Q™ Color Blocks as part of his lighting rig for the Boost Mobile Major League Gaming Pro Circuit Tour 2006.

Jands Vista T2 Console Sold to Leading Canadian Production Rental Company

Canadian production rental company Sound Plus Show Systems Inc. has taken delivery of a Jands Vista T2 lighting console.

Vista & Chroma-Q™ Plus Supplied for Medieval Times Atlanta

Production company Stage Front Presentation Systems (SFPS) has supplied a Jands Vista S3 lighting console and 72 Chroma-Q™ Plus colour changers for the new Medieval Times Atlanta Dinner & Tournament.

A.C. Shows Leading Visual Effects & Lighting Control Solutions at LDI 2006

The A.C. Lighting booth (455) at LDI 2006 will feature a host of cutting-edge new entertainment technology products.

Chroma-Q™ Color Blocks Supplied for Three Doors Down US Tour

Lighting Designer Matt Mills recently specified over 50 Chroma-Q™ Color Block LED fixtures as part of his set lighting for the Three Doors Down US summer co-headline tour with Lynrd Skynyrd.

Chroma-Q™ Color Web Supplied to Bradfield Stage Lighting

A.C. Lighting Inc. has supplied 72 panels of Chroma-Q™ Color Web to Bradfield Stage Lighting for use on various shows and events.

Color Blocks Provide Scenic Uplighting for Carnival Vegas-Style Shows

Chroma-Q™ Color Blocks are being used to provide the scenic uplighting for two new Las Vegas-style shows onboard Carnival Cruise Lines' SuperLiner Sensation, which operates year-round three- and four-day Bahamas cruises from Port Canaveral, Fla.

Vista & Color Blocks Supplied for Heineken National Sales Meeting

Design one associate lighting designer Tim Plummer and programmer Laura Frank specified a Jands Vista T2 lighting console and Chroma-Q™ Color Blocks as part of the lighting rig for Heineken's national sales meeting in San Antonio.

Jands Vista Supplied for Jeremy Camp US Tour

Lighting designer Tony Fransen specified a Jands Vista T2 lighting console for the recent Jeremy Camp 'Restored' US fall tour.

A.C. Lighting Launches Lighting Innovations at LDI Show 2005

Lighting Designer Rick Smith of Atlanta, Georgia specified a Jands Vista lighting console for the recent Manowar international tour.

Chroma-Q™ Launches Innovative Color Web Transparent & Modular LED Matrix

The Chroma-Q™ Color Web provides designers with unlimited flexibility and new creative possibilities when it comes to displaying low resolution video effects, and was developed in response to the lack of transparency and modularity in existing lighting and video systems, which was hampering designers' creative needs.

A.C. Lighting Supply Jands Vista Lighting Console to Leading US House of Worship

A.C. Lighting has supplied a Jands Vista T2 lighting console to the Mandarin Christian Church in Florida as part of an upgrade of the house of worship's service production rig.

A.C. Inc. Appointed North American Distributor for Artistic Licence Art-Net Range

A.C. Lighting Inc. has been appointed as the exclusive North American distributor for the Artistic Licence range of Art-Net products.

Siyan Supply Chroma-Q™ Color Blocks for Athlete Shows at Brixton Academy

Rental company Siyan recently supplied 20 Chroma-Q™ Color Blocks for use on alternative rock band Athlete's 3 nights at Brixton Academy in April.

Jands Vista Finally Ships at Pro Production 2005

A.C. Lighting are pleased to announce that the Jands Vista lighting console is now in stock and will be demoed for the first time with the final shipping software at this week's Pro Production 2005 show in Long Beach, California (visit A.C. booth 434).

A.C. Lighting Inc. Appoints Fred Mikeska

A.C. Lighting Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Fred Mikeska as their US Sales and Marketing Manager, effective immediately.

Chroma-Q™ Color Block DB4 LED Fixture Sales Take Off

Chroma-Q™ Color Block DB4, the new modular LED system distributed exclusively by A.C. Lighting, has achieved critical acclaim from a wide cross section of the entertainment industry.

Chroma-Q™ Daylight PAR & PRG

A.C. Lighting Inc. announces Production Resources Group (PRG) have purchased a substantial quantity of a custom designed, private labelled version of its highly successful Chroma-Q™ Daylight Par tradeshow fixture.

Color Block DB4 Provides the Building Blocks of Intelligent LED Lighting

Chroma-Q have added the first in a new line of high output LED products to their range of lighting fixtures and accessories.

A.C. Lighting Inc. Formed

To reflect more on its North American sales activities, A.C. Lighting (Canada) Ltd has changed its name to A.C. Lighting Inc.

Spectrum Manufacturing Inc. Launch SpectraLite Cases

After 5 years in development, Spectrum Manufacturing have launched the SpectraLite Combi Case, the first in a range of injection moulded cases using a custom blended thermoplastic resin. In extensive testing over the past two years the Combi Case has stood up impeccably in cold Canadian winters and hot Florida summers.

A.C. Expands Chroma-Q™ Range with Magic Box DMX Control & PSU Accessories

A.C. Lighting has expanded its Chroma-Q™ lighting range to include DMX management and power supply accessories specifically designed to simplify customised front-of-house racks in the touring market.

Chroma-Q™ Introduces The New Universal Colour Changer

The Universal colour changer is one of our new generation advanced feature colour changers. Still retaining the core value synonymous with all Chroma-Q products, the Universal has been designed to maximise flexibility and usability by incorporating advanced design features. Our integrated universal mounting system adjusts between 158-275mm and mounts fixtures with up to 50deg beam angles without light loss. DMX control for fan speed, scrolling speed, gel-saver mode and reset is now incorporated.

Chroma-Q™ Launches a New Line of Gobo Rotators

Since the successful launch of Chroma-Q™ colour changers in March 1996, the brand has now diversified to incorporate Gobo Rotators, providing the lighting professional with a more comprehensive range of professional lantern accessories.

Chroma-Q™ Cascade™, 300+ Colours

The latest addition to the Chroma-Q™ range of colour changers is the Cascade™, which utilises two internal gel-strings and the latest technology to provide over 300 useable colours from a single unit. Offering the same level of reliability and affordable technology, the new compact and lightweight Cascade™ offers many new features and enhancements creating the most versatile Chroma-Q™ to date.

A.C. Lighting (Canada) Ltd formed

A.C. Lighting is pleased to announce the formation of A.C. Lighting (Canada) Ltd.

A.C. Lighting Announces Acquisition Move

A.C. Lighting are please to announce that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire the entire issued share capital of Spectrum Manufacturing Inc.