ACME Alarm Whistle

Since 1870, the company J.
Hudson & Co., based in Birmingham, England, has been manufacturing the famous ACME whistles and effect instruments.
At Rhythms & Roots, discover this legendary collection of professional instruments recognized worldwide for their exceptional sound quality and reliability.
Since 1870, the company J.
Hudson & Co., based in Birmingham, England, has been manufacturing the famous ACME whistles and effect instruments.
At Rhythms & Roots, discover this legendary collection of professional instruments recognized worldwide for their exceptional sound quality and reliability.
British heritage and craftsmanship
With over 150 years of experience, J. Hudson & Co. has equipped Olympic referees, police forces, coastguards and show professionals. Each ACME instrument benefits from artisanal know-how passed down from generation to generation.
Diverse professional range
The ACME collection includes:
- Referee whistles: powerful and distinctive pitches
- Signal whistles: marine, railway, safety
- Effect instruments: sirens, calls, sound effects
- Musical whistles: harmonic and melodic
Multiple applications
These instruments find their use in professional sports, theater, cinema, animation and outdoor activities. Their robustness and sound precision make them reference tools.
Innovation and tradition
ACME combines technical innovation with respect for traditions. Each new model is developed in collaboration with professionals to meet the strictest requirements for sound performance.
Discover British sound excellence with ACME instruments, worldwide references for over a century.











