ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, January 8, 2013 – Leading Audio Video Bridging platform provider Lab X Technologies announces the launch of Xavityâ„¢ AVB connectivity. Xavity (pronounced ‘zav-i-tee’) provides turnkey AVB platforms for an expanding list of silicon devices for use in AVB-enabled audio, video, and switching products.

Xavity enabled platforms currently include Xilinx FPGAs, Analog Devices’ Blackfin, and Marvell SoCs. Xavity is at the heart of all high channel, high performance AVB endpoint products shipping today including influential manufacturer licensees Avid Technology, Inc , Biamp Systems, HARMAN, Meyer Sound, plus a number of soon to be announced Xavity licensees. Lab X’s own Titanium 411 ruggedized AVB bridge, which has been shipping more than a year, is powered by Xavity.

“As culmination of dozens of man-years of cutting edge development, extensive testing, and field hardened early deployments, Xavity is our brand name for our multiple audio and video AVB solutions,� states Lee Minich, president of Lab X Technologies. “Xavity is proof-positive of Lab X’s AVB technology leadership, and our path to AVnu certified interoperable, royalty free, standards-based AV networking.�

Xavity ensures open AVB standards on multiple turnkey platforms for equipment manufacturers of audio and video media network-enabled devices. Xavity also includes must-have features such as glitch-free stream redundancy, cross platform standardized APIs, and a single network connection for guaranteed AV media as well as legacy network control / data.

Minich underscores, “With the launch of Xavity, we announce to our licensees and the AV networking ecosystem that Xavity bridge and professional audio endpoint reference designs are first in line for the opening AVnu Alliance certification programs.�

Xavity will be demonstrated on the AVnu Alliance Pavilion (#7K190) at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE 2013) January 29th – 31st at the RAI convention center in Amsterdam, NL. Lab X Technologies continues its strong support of the AVnu Alliance through education presentations about AVB and importance of AVnu certified interoperability throughout the show.

For more information, please visit http://www.labxtechnologies.com

About Lab X Technologies

Founded in 1996, Lab X Technologies, LLC is a Rochester, New York-based engineering design firm recognized as a global leader in digital AV media transport and network connectivity, with extensive experience in applying IEEE 802.1 Audio Video Bridging (AVB) and other audio networking standards. Lab X is an influential participant in the AVB community, an extremely active member of AVnu Alliance (www.avnu.org) and fully committed to AVnu certified interoperability.

Lab X partners with leading AV manufacturers to accelerate product development cycles, enable digital network interoperability by licensing Xavity AVB connectivity platforms, augmenting internal design teams, providing pre-engineered connectivity modules, developing innovative product concepts, and producing complete turnkey custom solutions.

Xavity, the Xavity logo, and stylized Xavity X are trademarks of Lab X Technologies, LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

SEATTLE, Washington — Guitarist, singer and songwriter Winston Norrish recently upgraded to HARMAN’s Soundcraft Si Compact 24 for the ultimate small-format console with tremendous flexibility and ease of use for live shows with his band, Norrish Reaction.

Norrish recently completed a recording project at the historic London Bridge Studios in Seattle, Washington with friend and drummer Bob Lupton. After great success, Norrish wanted a console that he could take on the road for live music venues.

Norrish was in the market for a console that would be an easy upgrade from his previous digital desk as well as a console that would be easy to teach to others. With the ability to run several in-ear stereo auxiliaries and great onboard processing and effects, the Si Compact 24 was the perfect choice for the job.

“A lot of consoles look similar on paper, but the similarities stop there,� Norrish said. “I discovered the Si Compact console after weighing several options. The quality of the preamps, depth and capability of onboard processing and effects, layout, ease of use, and enormous flexibility all played into my decision. Soundcraft does not compromise on quality and that is key.�

The Si Compact replaced a much larger mixer, Norrish added. “It sets up in a fraction of time, takes up half the space, sounds better and I am more confident in its reliability. It also opens the doors to expand the system in the future.�

“I am now sold on all Soundcraft products,� Norrish concluded. “The fantastic customer service I have received from Soundcraft gives me the confidence that every time I use the console I will have a great experience.�

For more information on Winston Norrish, please visit: http://www.reverbnation.com/norrishreaction

HARMAN (www.harman.com) designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of audio and infotainment solutions for the automotive, consumer and professional markets — supported by 15 leading brands, including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon® and Mark Levinson®. The Company is admired by audiophiles across multiple generations and supports leading professional entertainers and the venues where they perform. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and infotainment systems. HARMAN has a workforce of about 13,900 people across the Americas, Europe and Asia, and reported net sales of $4.4 billion for year ended June 30, 2012.

LONDON, United Kingdom — Three-piece UK all-girl vocal group Stooshe is now using a pair of HARMAN’s Soundcraft Vi1 digital audio consoles on the road. The band’s popularity soared after sales of its debut single Black Heart reached more than 500,000, which led to a dedicated monitor engineer being brought in to the fold to join John Delf at FOH.

Delf has worked FOH for a number of major artists including Lily Allen and Plan B, and has been with Stooshe from the offset. He is also a big fan of Soundcraft’s Vi6 console. “I’d always liked the Vi6, and I’d never used a Vi1 before, so I saw this tour as the perfect opportunity to get to grips with it,â€� Delf said during a recent soundcheck at London’s Scala. “Within a half-hour of using it, I was back in the zone again. It’s just perfect for this kind of tour as the footprint’s so small and transportation is so easy. We only have a small trailer on the back of a van, but the two Vi1s fit in easily. Also, these consoles sound just as good as the Vi6. I was also able to use my Vi6 show file from Stooshe’s previous tour and it worked perfectly on the Vi1; that’s a big advantage to have, as it gives you an immediate platform to work from.â€�

Nigel Thomas was brought in three months ago to work monitors for the band and said it was a total no-brainer opting for the Vi1.

“What we realised quite early on was that the girls needed to have consistency,â€� he insists. “When I came in and had the discussion with John [Delf] about the kit, it very soon became clear to both of us that the Vi1 was absolutely the perfect solution. I’ve come across several of them when working in theatres and have always liked the way they sound, and I’m particularly impressed by the user interface. I find that when I’m working on it, I don’t even look down, as everything is just there in the right place.â€�

For a number of the shows on this tour, including the Scala show, the pair has used the venues’ in-house analogue multicores in combination with their Soundcraft Compact Stagebox, which Thomas said has allowed both engineers to get exactly what they need.

“Using the in-house multi means I can have a gain control,â€� he explained. “I’m then sending that up to John, and it’s then going into our digital [Compact] Stagebox at FOH, which is great because it allows John to basically put his desk wherever he wants to.â€�

At the Scala, Delf ran 28 channels at FOH, which left him enough space for any click tracks, cues, or last minute surprises. “We just found out that on tonight’s show there will be several guest vocalists,â€� Delf said hours before show time. “Fortunately we can make room for these very easily as the Vi1 has plenty of channels; and of course, due to the quality of the console’s built-in effects, it’s easy to tweak compression, reverb and EQ really quickly to get any vocal sounding good right away.â€�

Delf said for this show, he spends most of his “hands-onâ€� time mixing Stooshe’s vocals. “That’s my main focal point, really; and the rest of the time I’m just making sure everything is nice and dynamic,â€� he explained. “I love the Lexicon effects in the Vi1: I use a plate reverb on the girls’ vocals along with a studio delay, and a drum reverb on the kit; all of them sound great.â€�

Thomas created 11 stereo monitor mixes: six for the girls and the band members; one for the backline tech; and four for the wedges and sidefills. He said working from the Vi1 makes his workflow “so much more efficient.�

“Unlike many digital desks, it doesn’t feel like you’re working on a typewriter when you’re operating a Vi1,â€� he said. “It’s just laid out so well, and because of that, it’s a lovely desk to work with. For John and I on this tour it’s been a fantastic little solution.â€�

HARMAN (www.harman.com) designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of audio and infotainment solutions for the automotive, consumer and professional markets — supported by 15 leading brands, including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon® and Mark Levinson®. The Company is admired by audiophiles across multiple generations and supports leading professional entertainers and the venues where they perform. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and infotainment systems. HARMAN has a workforce of about 13,900 people across the Americas, Europe and Asia, and reported net sales of $4.4 billion for year ended June 30, 2012.

LONDON, United Kingdom — It is a little over three years since HARMAN’s Studer announced that it had won a major contract from the BBC to deliver in the region of 85 OnAir 3000 digital audio mixing consoles to its flagship locations at MediaCityUK, in the north of England, and the second phase of the rebuilding of the London HQ to create the new W1 Centre.

The latter is now home for all the BBC’s national radio networks, as well as a focus for the BBC’s national and international news operations, bringing the World Service and the domestic news service together in one venue for the first time.

The transformation of the London HQ includes the creation of 140 acoustic spaces for Radio & Music, News and World Service in the new 10-storey-high West One Phase 2. Three years on, and all facilities have been equipped with different Studer OnAir 3000 frames—with control surfaces ranging from 6-fader for simple self-operated broadcasts up to the largest 36-fader General Purpose studios—with many customised for specific needs.

The OnAir3000s—all modulo types, mounted into desks and using standard faders—have been supplied with a mix of SCore and SCore Live racks.

Nearly 30 of the OnAir 3000s have been installed at the new MediaCityUK broadcast centre in Manchester, for the Corporation’s domestic radio services, such as BBC 5 Live, where the first 40-fader desks were installed.

The new West One Phase 2 facility, which is home to over 5,000 personnel, offers splendid views over the London skyline, and equally impressive views of the vast open plan double-atrium newsroom, home to 450 staff alone, from the ground floor gallery.

In London, the OnAir 3000s have mainly been deployed in GP and self-op studios. A typical layout for a GP studio control room would include the OnAir 3000, VCS dira playout system, BNCS (Broadcast Network Control System) and Delec talkback, with outside sources locally integrated by the Studer console. Since the OnAir 3000 sits downstream from the Delec this can also provide back-up talkback in the event of failure. The facility also contains a Broadcast Bionics PhoneBox system for handling on-air telephone calls and IDS (Intelligent Display System) for displaying clocks and signal lights and controlling TVs and video monitors.

Many consoles are supplemented with RTW TM7 TFT meters configured with software to show electronically the standard BBC PPM ‘moving needle’ ballistics.

Adjacent to a number of studios are ten journalists’ kiosks known as Voice Points, using OnAir 3000 modules linked to the main studio control desk. Each is equipped with a Studer Editor Module — an extended three-fader module including a subset of monitoring and talkback functionality and buttons for the assignment. Each one has access to a Codec, ISDN, VCS dira! machine, etc.

John Sullivan was the BBC’s lead project manager on both Salford and New Broadcasting House. He explained that the original vision of the project team was to make everything identical, for ease of implementation and consistent workflow, but it was understood that there would need to be variation across different areas and operating divisions. Having an OnAir 3000 desk in every facility, albeit configured differently, does allow a studio manager or less technical operator to have familiarity wherever they are and make the desk work in seconds.

The audio integration of a total of 80 studios at West One Phase 2 and BBC North was carried out by IPE who bid successfully for the contract under an EU competitive tender process.

As for any large scale BBC project, the in-house team and user divisions wrote a stringent specification against which suppliers were to tender. For example, the number of clean feeds supported and extent of configurability were key, both of which were very BBC specific given the range of studios and workflows the consoles were required to support. There were other requirements, particular to the BBC, that had to be accommodated either ‘out of the box’ or by changes to the console software.

Other criteria included the requisite number of channels, the amount of processing power available, scalability and whether the same desk type could be used in different locations. Price was, of course, a consideration as the BBC must be able to demonstrate the best value for money for the licence payers.

Finally, in the self-op studios (such as World Service, where AKG C414 microphones are also deployed) the console needed to permit over-control from an adjacent studio, which the OnAir 3000 desks were able to simply achieve with MADI links between two DSP cores.

The project team learned a lot during the initial deployment in Salford. The teams knew that if they could make Radio Five Live’s big GP studios work, within the short time frame available, then the studios would be able to meet all the requirements for the West 1 workflows. In fact, the two 40-fader OnAir 3000 desks utilised in Salford are the largest available OnAir 3000 format.

With the BBC’s specialist project manager, Andy Laughton, providing the liaison between Studer and IPE, factory testing was carried out on site, along with acceptance testing and operational proving, in time for the MediaCityUK studios to go live in September 2011, while down in London World Service went live in January 2012.

Since then there have been other high profile transitions, most notably the major migration of the popular Radio 1, from Yalding House to the 8th floor at Broadcasting House. Here guest DJs are equipped with a full CDJ rig and turntables, while a Soundcraft Ghost has been provided for mixing visiting bands performing in the Radio 1 Live Lounge.

All Studer consoles were configured on site and issues concerning workflow resolved during the BBC’s operational proving phase.

HARMAN (www.harman.com) designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of audio and infotainment solutions for the automotive, consumer and professional markets — supported by 15 leading brands, including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon® and Mark Levinson®. The Company is admired by audiophiles across multiple generations and supports leading professional entertainers and the venues where they perform. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and infotainment systems. HARMAN has a workforce of about 13,900 people across the Americas, Europe and Asia, and reported net sales of $4.4 billion for year ended June 30, 2012.

DOYLESTOWN, Pennsylvania — The James A. Michener Art Museum recently completed the construction of the Putnam Pavilion, a 2,700-square-foot addition to the existing structure that was the recipient of the prestigious 2012 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Philadelphia Gold Merit Award. With its three 23-foot-high structural glass walls, some of the largest such architectural glass panels in North America, the building’s design is indeed visually striking. In order to maintain the architectural integrity of the space, Philadelphia acoustical and A/V design consulting firm Metropolitan Acoustics deployed HARMAN’s JBL AC28/95 compact loudspeakers with a BSS Audio Soundweb London BLU-100 signal processor and BLU-BIB Break-In Box to overcome some unusual sonic and logistical challenges.

Saben Shawhan, Senior Consultant at Metropolitan Acoustics explained how the building’s unique architecture played a major role in specifying the audio system. “Wherever you have large expanses of glass, you know you’re going to have to deal with the potential for excessive reverberation. Additionally, to give the room a cleaner appearance the ceiling has a series of narrow tracks that are painted black. These tracks house the lighting as well as the sprinkler heads, smoke detectors and rigging points for portable equipment – and the architects also wanted the speakers to be hidden in these tracks.�

The Putnam Pavilion is used for art exhibits, corporate and special events. In addition to background music, sound system uses include support for small musical groups and presentations, so Shawhan needed speakers that would fit in the limited space, and deliver clear, articulate sound with good coverage throughout the space while maintaining a high degree of control. He found the solution in JBL’s AC28/95 compact loudspeakers. “We used 16 of the JBL AC28/95s, which gave us significant output to cover the room. These speakers provide a higher degree of control in the mid-range frequencies than what is available from any other speaker in this size and price range, and the speaker’s 90 x 50-degree waveguide gave us the control over the high frequencies to keep them from bouncing off the glass.�

Because of the varying uses of the facility, audio processing was a major consideration as well, and Metropolitan Acoustics included a BSS Audio Soundweb London BLU-100 12 x 8 signal processor with a BSS BLU-BIB in the system design. “We expanded the capabilities of the AC28/95’s with the BLU-100’s extensive DSP capabilities, and used a little more processing power than would normally be required in less acoustically challenging spaces. For this installation we needed more than just a simple mixer. We never know where people are going to set up in the room, so we divided the system into six zones that can be operated independently. A user can turn each zone down or off as needed, and this helps with feedback control,� added Shawhan.

“The Putnam Pavilion is a high-end space and expectations were high for sound quality. Because Soundweb London is a comprehensive processing system, it gives us the zone management capabilities we needed for the installation, and enables the speakers to achieve the best possible sound in an acoustically challenging space,� stated Shawhan.

HARMAN (www.harman.com) designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of audio and infotainment solutions for the automotive, consumer and professional markets — supported by 15 leading brands, including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon® and Mark Levinson®. The Company is admired by audiophiles across multiple generations and supports leading professional entertainers and the venues where they perform. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and infotainment systems. HARMAN has a workforce of about 13,900 people across the Americas, Europe and Asia, and reported net sales of $4.4 billion for year ended June 30, 2012.

NEW YORK, New York — When New York contemporary hit radio station Z100 throws a holiday party, it pulls out all the stops—Z100’s Jingle Ball 2012 was held in Madison Square Garden and hosted performances by Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, One Direction, Ne-Yo, Jason Mraz, Cher Lloyd and others. The sellout crowd enjoyed an immersive sonic experience, courtesy of more than 100 of HARMAN’s JBL VTX Series and VERTEC® line array enclosures and Crown I-Tech HD Series amplifiers.

“For Jingle Ball 2012 we needed a system that would provide plenty of power yet have clarity and presence even over an enthusiastic crowd of screaming fans,� said Mark Dittmar, Lead Design and Integration Engineer of Red Hook, New York sound reinforcement contractor Firehouse Productions. “We went all out with a VTX/ VERTEC setup that provided full 360-degree coverage to every one of the 20,000 seats in the Garden.�

Firehouse deployed seven line array columns—two main hangs of 18 VTX Series V25 fullsize line array elements each, two side hangs of 14 VERTEC VT4889 fullsize line array elements each and three rear hangs each comprising 12 VT4889’s. Sixteen VERTEC VT4886 subcompact line array elements were used for front fill and 24 VERTEC VT4880A fullsize arrayable subwoofers delivered the low end. All the speakers were driven by Crown I-Tech HD Series amps, with the new 4-channel 4x3500HD powering the center hang.

Firehouse has been relying on JBL VERTEC line arrays for more than 10 years especially in major arena situations. “Along with their superior sound quality and installation flexibility, their focused coverage pattern is ideal for concerts where there’s seating all around the venue and 360-degree coverage is required, yet where the sound has to stay clear, focused and intelligible,� explained Dittmar.

“That said, the JBL VTX Series is yet another sonic step up—the capabilities of the new VTX Series are really quite a step forward. The V25 has so much more low-end power that we didn’t have to fly subwoofers along with the main arrays as we did with the previous Jingle Ball—all the subs were placed on the floor, which meant that we had to hang two fewer arrays in the air, making the installation a little simpler and cleaner.�

“The JBL line arrays and Crown amps are made for each other,� said Dittmar. “The output of the amps can be precisely programmed to match the sonic characteristics of each of the VTX and VERTEC speakers. In particular, the inclusion of the newest VTX and VERTEC V5 preset tunings in the Crown amps really took the performance of the loudspeakers beyond anything we were able to achieve before in terms of coverage, coherence, tonal balance and overall clarity.�

“Jingle Ball 2012 was the first time we ever used JBL HiQnet Performance Manager™ software and we wouldn’t have done it if we didn’t have complete confidence,� Dittmar concluded. “Not that a job like this is ever easy, but Performance Manager made doing Jingle Ball 2012 noticeably easier than it had been in previous years.�

For more information on Firehouse Productions, please visit www.firehouseproductions.com

HARMAN (www.harman.com) designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of audio and infotainment solutions for the automotive, consumer and professional markets — supported by 15 leading brands, including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon® and Mark Levinson®. The Company is admired by audiophiles across multiple generations and supports leading professional entertainers and the venues where they perform. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and infotainment systems. HARMAN has a workforce of about 13,900 people across the Americas, Europe and Asia, and reported net sales of $4.4 billion for year ended June 30, 2012.

LOS ANGELES, California – XPAND 3D and AVRover have partnered to develop and distribute co-branded 3D glasses for the education market. The first 1,000 pairs, which are based on XPAND’s market-leading EDUX3 glasses, are currently being manufactured and will be part of AVRover’s “3D AVRover� portable 3D presentation systems.

The 3D AVRover includes a 3D DLP Projector, 3D Computer with 3D Content, three built-in speakers, a mixer amplifier with microphone input as well as XLR out, laptop connections, two locking storage drawers, a retractable power cord, heavy duty casters, and much more. The 3D AVRover provides a complete 3D education solution in a single portable unit, which creates a sharable resource between classrooms
The XPAND EDUX3 3D Glasses feature the fastest active-shutter technology on the market for the best and the brightest 3D images available. Their Extended White-Light Range capability gives them the longest viewing distance in the industry. EDUX3 3D Glasses work without any installation—simply turn them on to view 3D content. The glasses also use standard, over-the-counter CR2032 batteries for easy battery replacement, with an average of 100 hours of battery life.
“We have enjoyed a successful relationship with AVRover’s use of XPAND 3D glasses in their products and the new co-branded XPAND/AVRover glasses are the next step in this collaboration between two leaders in 3D education,� said Jodi Szuter of XPAND 3D. “The 3D AVRover integrates a high-quality, all-in-one interactive 3D learning solution and we are looking forward to seeing our co-branded glasses in schools throughout the U.S.�

“XPAND 3D has been instrumental in bringing a high quality 3D experience to the classroom. We are proud to co-brand such a phenomenal product that has become integral in the 3D AVRover solution,� said Douglas Smith, President of AVRover. “The ultimate goal is to increase student achievement and our collaboration on these glasses is only the beginning of what AVRover and XPAND 3D will bring to the education market.�

For more information on XPAND 3D, please visit www.xpand.me

For more information on AVRover, please visit www.avrover.com

About XPAND 3D:
XPAND 3D is the global leader in 3D technologies for cinema, with systems used by over 5,000 3D cinemas in more than 50 countries. XPAND 3D is also the 3D solution of choice for home, business, post-production, education, military, medical and professional 3D applications. XPAND 3D designs, manufactures and OEMs a range of consumer electronics 3D solutions that are driving the 3D revolution. XPAND is committed to advancing the state-of-the art in technology to provide consumers, businesses, educators and medical professionals with the comprehensive advantages of stereoscopic 3D. XPAND provides glasses on a linear scale from the most advanced and feature-packed for sophisticated surgical, training and home theater to more ruggedized and affordable for cinema and mass market use. X6D Limited is a global company whose products and services are marketed under the XPAND brand name.

About AVRover:
AVRover is leading the education and training industries in creating the highest quality, easiest to use and most secure, portable educational solutions. AVRover helps educators overcome the challenges they face including: increasing student achievement, finding the right technology, engaging their students and making the most of limited resources. Complete educational technology solutions include: 3D systems, portable interactive whiteboards, broadcast and distance learning systems, and wireless Appleâ„¢/Androidâ„¢ device mirroring. AVRovers are being used nationwide in K-12 and higher education successfully engaging students and increasing test scores. Many private schools use them as a recruiting tool. Currently 7 out of the top 10 K-12 districts in the U.S. have purchased AVRovers.

NEW YORK, New York — It was the most significant music event of the year: 12-12-12 The Concert for Sandy Relief, held at Madison Square Garden on December 12, 2012 to benefit the Robin Hood Relief Fund. The concert featured many of the biggest stars in the music industry including Sir Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Roger Waters, Bon Jovi, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Kanye West, The Rolling Stones and many others. The sound for the event was equally stellar, thanks to HARMAN’s JBL VTX Series line arrays powered by Crown I-Tech HD Series programmable amplifiers.

To fill the 18,000-seat Garden, sound reinforcement contractor Firehouse Productions of Red Hook, New York deployed a large JBL VTX Series rig including two main left and right PA columns of 18 V25 full-size line array elements, complemented by two outfill arrays of 12 V25’s, with four VERTEC® VT4886 subcompact line arrays serving as under-hangs. Eighteen S28 and four G28 dual 18-inch cardioid arrayable subwoofers were ground-stacked to complete the VTX installation. All the speakers were driven by Crown IT12000HD power amplifiers with system control provided by JBL HiQnet Performance Manager™ software.

“We had to be completely at the top of our game for this one—although we’ve done many high-profile events, it’s not every day we get to do the sound reinforcement for a concert that’s broadcast around the world to more than a billion people,� said Mark Dittmar, Lead Design and Integration Engineer of Firehouse Productions. “We’d been using JBL VERTEC® line arrays for more than a decade and that product has been spectacular in terms of sound quality, relative light weight and versatile rigging options. That said, with JBL VTX the sound quality we can achieve has gone up a whole other level. VTX sets new standards in clarity and impact, and delivers a consistently smooth and natural response.�

“In fact, the low end from the VTX V25 main arrays is significantly increased—to the point where we’re not flying subs with the system. We stacked the S28 and G28 subs on the ground to give the system additional low-frequency impact but we did not need to fly subs as part of the main array columns as we have in the past.�

“We have used Crown amplifiers ever since we started Firehouse,� Dittmar noted. “The IT12000HD offers us power and flexibility that we can’t get with other products. With the introduction of the VTX line arrays and the newest V5 DSP presets for VTX, the sound quality is spectacular.�

For Dittmar, deploying JBL HiQnet Performance Manager software worked out to be a major benefit. “The JBL HiQnet Performance Manager software makes setting up and controlling the system a lot easier and more accurate. In fact, the 12-12-12 show was only the second time we had ever used Performance Manager – the first being the Z100 Jingle Ball 2012 at the Garden the week before! I’m happy to say it worked perfectly for us,� added Dittmar.

“12-12-12 was one of the most challenging projects we’ve ever done,� Dittmar concluded. “Funny enough, though, the PA turned out to be one of the simplest aspects of the project. Using all JBL line arrays all around the Garden made a huge difference in getting the sound to be consistent throughout the arena, and consistently excellent.�

For more information on Firehouse Productions, please visit www.firehouseproductions.com

HARMAN (www.harman.com) designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of audio and infotainment solutions for the automotive, consumer and professional markets — supported by 15 leading brands, including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon® and Mark Levinson®. The Company is admired by audiophiles across multiple generations and supports leading professional entertainers and the venues where they perform. More than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and infotainment systems. HARMAN has a workforce of about 13,900 people across the Americas, Europe and Asia, and reported net sales of $4.4 billion for year ended June 30, 2012.

Thousand Oaks, California, December 20, 2013 — SunBriteTV, the leading manufacturer of all-weather outdoor televisions in North America, announced today that it will jump-start the 2013 outdoor television buying season with special show discounts for dealers and installation professionals at the 2013 International CES, January 8 – 11 in Las Vegas.

With its outstanding range of popular residential and commercial-grade outdoor televisions and digital signage solutions, SunBriteTV aims to launch the biggest outdoor TV buying season yet, by offering dealers substantial discounts on orders placed during CES. These discounts are in addition to the company’s existing Preferred Dealer program, which offers qualified dealers free shipping, priority positioning in SunBriteTV’s dealer locator, and a constant pipeline of sales leads.

To further support its dealer and installer network, SunBriteTV will also commence a comprehensive print and online marketing campaign in early 2013, aiming to build awareness for the outdoor television category by reaching a broad cross-section of trade and mainstream publications in the company’s key North American markets.

“SunBriteTV means business at CES 2013,� said Tom Dixon, Vice President of Marketing at SunBriteTV. “Our product portfolio has never been stronger. Our deals have never been better. This is the ideal time for dealers and installers to get in the game. We invite US and Canadian dealers and custom AV installation professionals to visit us at our booth for more details.�

SunBriteTV will be located in Central Hall, booth #15037.

Useful links:
To apply for Preferred Dealer status, please visit: https://store.sunbritetv.com/createaccount.aspx
To find the dealer locator, please visit: http://store.sunbritetv.com/DealerLocator.aspx
For general information about SunBriteTV, please visit www.sunbritetv.com

About SunBriteTV
SunBriteTV’s all-weather televisions have been time-tested in home installations, outdoor sports arenas, restaurant and hotel patios and even on military vehicles participating in field operations. All models are available through SunBriteTV’s network of Authorized Dealers. To inquire about becoming an Authorized Dealer, contact SunBriteTV at 866.357.8688, or visit the Dealer Inquiry page at www.sunbritetv.com.

SunBriteTV, leader in all-weather outdoor televisions and digital signage for residential and commercial markets across North America, announced plans to launch aggressive dealer sales and co-marketing programs to expand the Canadian market for outdoor televisions with its existing range of Pro, Signature and the direct sunlight-readable Marquee Series all-weather televisions. This new program, targeting key Canadian AV and custom installation dealers, will be launched during the 2013 International CES, Las Vegas, Jan 8 – 11.

“Our goal in 2013 is to take the Canadian market by storm. At this year’s CES we will be offering compelling programs and co-marketing deals that will bring exponential sales growth and healthy margins to Canadian retailers and custom installers.� said Tom Dixon, VP of Marketing for SunBriteTV. We invite Canadian dealers to visit our booth (#15037) in Central Hall at CES for more details.�

Made specifically to endure the harsh climatic conditions often found in Canada, SunBriteTV’s televisions are designed, engineered and manufactured in the US to resist the effects of snow, rain, humidity, salt corrosion, dust, and insects. Equipped with internal heaters, the Marquee and Pro Series can operate in temperatures as low as -40° C, while the Signature Series can operate from a low of -31° C. The entire range of SunBriteTVs also boasts a specially designed airflow cooling system enabling operation in ambient temperatures of up to 50° C. Every SunBriteTV includes a weatherproof remote control and features a powerful speaker system that delivers better sound quality than most indoor TVs.

Three Series Line-up:
Marquee Series (Direct Sunlight-Readable 700 NIT LCD, Extended Solar Tolerance, -40° C to +50° C)
47� (Portrait and Landscape models), 55� (Portrait and Landscape models)
Pro Series (Operational temperature: -40° C to +50° C)
22�, 32�, 46�, 55�
Signature Series (Primarily suited to residential applications; operational temperatures: -31° C to +50° C)
32�, 46�, 55�, 65�

SunBriteTV will be located at booth #15037 in Central Hall, LVCC.

For more information about SunBriteTV and its range of all-weather outdoor televisions, please visit www.sunbritetv.com.

About SunBriteTV
SunBriteTV’s all-weather televisions have been time-tested in home installations, outdoor sports arenas, restaurant and hotel patios and even on military vehicles participating in field operations. All models are available through SunBriteTV’s network of Authorized Resellers. To inquire about becoming an Authorized Reseller, contact SunBriteTV at 866.357.8688, or visit the Reseller Inquiry page at www.sunbritetv.com.