ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, MAY 14, 2025 ― ACT Entertainment, the industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of live performance equipment, announces that it has been selected as a U.S. distributor for the acclaimed live sound portfolio from Avid, a leading provider of audio and video technology for media organizations and independent professionals. ACT and Avid will officially […]
Company’s VP of Talent Honored as HR Executive of the Year, While his Team is Recognized as HR Team of the Year ACT Entertainment is proud to announce that Vice President of Talent Mike Schmid has been honored with a Gold Stevie® Award as Human Resources Executive of the Year at the prestigious 23rd Annual […]
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, MAY 6, 2025 ― ACT Entertainment’s iconic RAT brand has unveiled the Sterling Vermin, a boutique distortion guitar pedal that blends heritage tone with modern refinement. With a new take on RAT’s unmistakable sound, Sterling Vermin delivers a new level of precision and versatility. “The Sterling Vermin was born from a desire […]
Ayrton has introduced the Stradale Profile, a compact, lightweight luminaire designed to deliver high performance in both indoor and outdoor environments. The new fixture is the first in Ayrton’s 1 Series and part of the company’s Ultimate range. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of Ayrton products in North America. Built around the concept of […]
Sean Pierce, head of production for The Pageant and Delmar Hall in St. Louis, Missouri, understands the importance of utilizing quality gear. After more than a decade in the music industry, Pierce has seen first-hand the difference that well-built, durable cables, stage boxes and other audio equipment can make for a show. With a reputation […]
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, JANUARY 23, 2025 ― ACT Entertainment, the industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of live performance and music equipment, will celebrate its longevity in the music and live sound industry at NAMM 2025 (Booth 11313). Inspired by the 50th Anniversary of the ProCo Sound brand and the 35th Anniversary of Horizon, one half of the […]
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, JANUARY 14, 2025 ― ACT Entertainment, the industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of live performance and music equipment, announces the immediate availability of its Lava Cable brand with an entirely new look. While the products, which are designed to improve tone, functionality and durability, will remain the same, the brand’s logo, packaging and marketing […]
Ayrton released the upgraded Nando 502 LED Wash, the latest in Ayrton’s IP65 6 Series, which was launched last year and is sold through dealers in the EMEA and distributed by ACT Entertainment in North America. Ayrton has developed a unique concept of a revolutionary machined light guide that provides an optimum level of diffusion […]
Visual Productions introduced the PoeSwitch, a DIN-rail mounted network switch that features four Power-over-Ethernet Class 3 ports. It is the ideal companion for connecting and powering Visual Productions’ controllers in small- to medium-sized lighting control systems. ACT Entertainment is the official U.S. distributor of Visual Productions solutions. With the plug-and-play format of the Visual Productions […]
Today’s videocast features tvONE’s communications and training manager, Mark Trevena, who detailed what the company is doing at InfoComm 2024 in booth W1721. tvONE and Green Hippo are combined at the booth and are part of ACT Entertainment now. But, at IC24, the companies will launch the new CALICO processors, v4.9 of the Green Hippo […]
ACT Entertainment just launched PK Sound’s new Robotic Line Source System comprises the T8 robotic line source element and the T18 intelligent subwoofer. The company says this sub-compact line source range is the industry’s first loudspeaker solution to offer robotic control. Featuring PK’s patented multi-axis robotics, T8’s output — with peak SPLs reaching 143.5 dB […]
Ambersphere Solutions has become a part of ACT Entertainment, North America’s premier supplier of entertainment technology. This acquisition is a testament to the shared values and long-standing relationship between the two entities, especially in their distribution of MA Lighting and Ayrton products. ACT Entertainment, renowned for its comprehensive offering across the professional lighting, audio and […]
SEATTLE, MARCH 11, 2024 ― Heading into USITT 2024 with an emphasis on education, ACT Entertainment, the industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of live performance and music equipment, will host a total of six educational sessions at this year’s show in Room Chelan 5 (downstairs). The demo room will also serve as a learning space for hands-on product experiences for attendees. Additionally, the ACT booth (Booth […]
ANAHEIM, CA, JANUARY 23, 2024 ― ACT Entertainment, the industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of live performance and music equipment, has announced that its Lava Cable brand will have an entirely new look. While the products, which are designed to improve tone, functionality and durability, will remain the same, the brand’s logo, packaging and marketing materials […]
ACT Entertainment has announced that its Lava Cable brand will have an entirely new look. While the products, which are designed to improve tone, functionality and durability, will remain the same, the brand’s logo, packaging and marketing materials will be enhanced to showcase its position as a boutique audio solution. Since its inception in 2004, […]
Following its recent partnership with PK Sound, ACT Entertainment has set out to enhance its professional live sound division by appointing several new industry experts. Included among them is Ralph Mastrangelo, who takes on the role of director of sales: live sound; as well as Richard “Rick” Coleman, who will serve as outside sales representative: […]
Pittsburgh Penguins fans are enjoying an even more dynamic game experience this season with the installation of Ayrton Zonda 9 FX LED moving head washes beneath the new scoreboard at the PPG Paints Arena. ACT Entertainment is the exclusive distributor of Ayrton lighting in North America. Kevin Hogan, lighting designer and programmer for the NHL […]
ACT Entertainment acquired tvONE, aiming at the live events market with the Green Hippo line of media servers and digital display products. The acquisition marks the first foray into video equipment for ACT Entertainment, a manufacturer and distributor of products to the entertainment industry. Since 2017, the company has completed multiple acquisitions bringing RapcoHorizon, AC […]
ACT Entertainment will present multiple solutions from its various brands at LDI 2023 (Booth 365). This includes the debut of new products from Ayrton and the latest solutions from Visual Productions, a brand which ACT will be showcasing for the first time at this show. “Each of these new products bring the kind of thoughtfulness […]
ACT Entertainment added solutions from PK Sound to its lineup. ACT Entertainment has appointed industry veteran Ralph Mastrangelo as director of sales, Live Sound to ensure success in the live sound market. Mastrangelo has an “extensive background in and knowledge of the pro audio market,” and for the past 30+ years has worked for companies […]
ACT Entertainment is here at InfoComm debuting its Design Vision custom plate and panel software at InfoComm 2023 (in booth #3643). Design Vision provides an easy drag and drop process that delivers a web-based method of turning customized plates and panels into a finished, professional design. It is compatible with Mac, PC and a wide […]
ACT Entertainment will present the latest Ultimate Support Systems (USS) brand solutions at InfoComm 2023 (Booth 3643). Acquired by ACT last fall, USS is set to display its new UTH-100 Universal Tablet Holder and BCM-300 Deluxe Broadcast Mic Stand. The company’s new UTH-100 Universal Tablet Holder offers flexible support for a wide variety of tablet […]
ACT Entertainment will showcase its new zactrack mini at InfoComm 2023 (Booth 3643). This briefcase-sized tracking solution offers easy transport and deployment for areas of 15×15 meters, by a single person. Designed to introduce tracking to new users and spaces, the zactrack mini is perfect for smaller venues, exhibitions and conferences, individual performers, rental companies, […]
ACT Entertainment, the newly formed entity born from the merging of the ACT Lighting and RHC Holdings families of companies, will exhibit under its new branding for the first time at InfoComm 2021 in booth 5753. ACT Entertainment streamlines all of its brands into a collective, market-focused approach in the ProAV, installation, broadcast, touring/live, retail, […]
