LAS VEGAS, Nevada – At CinemaCon 2013, HARMAN’s JBL Professional is introducing the 4181 Cinema Subwoofer System, a cost-effective movie soundtrack reproduction loudspeaker for basic cinema applications. The 4181 is a high-quality subwoofer system featuring an advanced technology 460-millimeter (18-inch), low-frequency transducer mounted in a direct radiator, bass-reflex enclosure for smooth response to the lowest audible frequencies.

“JBL has recognized a need for cost-effective, low-frequency augmentation of digital soundtracks in motion picture theaters and for general sound reinforcement applications,� said Chuck Goodsell, Senior Manager, Cinema, JBL Professional. “The 4181 addresses this need at a very affordable price point.�

The driver unit utilizes a vented cooling loop, which pumps air through the magnetic gap
and directly over and around the voice coil, providing immediate heat transfer. Through the use of computer-aided magnet optimization and analysis techniques, JBL engineers were able to optimize magnet weight, flux density and field saturation, resulting in a significant reduction in harmonic distortion.

The 75-millimeter (3-inch) voice coil, using dual coils in parallel and with holes in bobbin, offers greater thermal stability with increased power handling. All elements of the optimized parts of the driver ensure smooth low frequency response, lower power compression and enable the system to carry a 500 watts continuous pink noise rating.

The enclosure is constructed of dense stock and is extensively braced on all panels. It is tuned to 30Hz with three large ports to minimize port compression and to reduce distortion due to turbulent airflow.

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 13,400 people across the Americas, Europe and Asia, and reported net sales of $4.4 billion for the twelve months ending June 30, 2012.

WAYNE, NJ, April 15, 2013 – JVC today announced the availability of a new premium camcorder designed to capture high-quality video of fast-moving action. The new JVC Procison GC-PX100 offers high bit rate progressive recording to deliver high resolution HD images, plus high-speed recording for super slow-motion video. The camera’s high performance combines with Wi-Fi connectivity and specialized apps to make the GC-PX100 ideal for capturing and analyzing fast-moving action.

The camera shoots Full HD 1920 x 1080/60p video at 36Mbps, a bit rate that allows Full HD slow-motion playback, perfect for motion analysis or special effects. Premium performance is further assured by the fast F1.2 lens with 10x optical zoom, 1/2.3� 12.8 megapixel back-illuminated CMOS sensor and optical image stabilization. Multi-format recording offers the flexibility to choose the HD format that best suits the situation.

Five shooting speeds are available, ranging from 120fps to 600fps, easily selected using a dial conveniently located next to the lens. It’s also possible to grab bursts of nine still images from video at the touch of a button, similar to what can be done using the motor drive on an SLR still camera. Other shooting modes for capturing action include high-speed digital still recording at up to 60fps and variable speed time-lapse recording. Zoom Position Memory, ideal for analyzing sports plays, allows quick switching among three angles of view — Full Wide, Full Tele, and a user-settable position in between. Go from full field team formation analysis to a tight shot of a goal being scored, with instant switching of focus, zoom and exposure.

With Wi-Fi connectivity, video and images can be wirelessly sent to and viewed on a smartphone or tablet. And for coaches and others with an interest in analyzing an athlete’s performance, the free “JVC CAM Coach� app for iOS and Android allow annotations to be made on the playback image. Flaws in an athlete’s form can be noted by drawing on the screen and easily seen by both coach and athlete using the large screen a tablet provides, and without the need to disturb the camera setup. There’s also Twin View, which enables simultaneous side-by-side playback of two different video clips after they’re transferred to a tablet, for comparative viewing. A Tagging function allows scenes to be tagged for easy access at any time, and the Scoring function allows the user to record a running tally of a game score as it progresses by tapping on a smartphone.

The GC-PX100 was designed for fast, easy handling, with an SLR-type body and all key controls and functions conveniently placed for intuitive operation. A three-inch tiltable LCD monitor allows high and low angle recording, and an LCD monitor hood is included. An optional color viewfinder is available.

The JVC GC-PX100 is available now for $999.95.

About JVC Americas Corp.
Headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey, JVC Americas Corp. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of JVC KENWOOD Corporation. JVC Americas distributes imaging and home entertainment products for the consumer market, and video equipment for the broadcast and professional markets. For further product information, visit JVC’s website.

Suwanee, Georgia, April 15, 2013 — Hisense USA Corporation has announced the immediate implementation of its in-home warranty program, giving customers peace of mind before, during, and after their decision to purchase a Hisense product. All Hisense televisions purchased from April 1st, 2013 are eligible for this convenient program while still in warranty

“This is an exciting step to provide the best service and support to our customers,� said Jonathan Frank, Vice President of Marketing, Hisense USA Corporation. “We take pride in providing the most advanced entertainment technology solutions, and know that this innovative warranty program demonstrates our long term commitment to Hisense products.�

A factory-trained technician from a Hisense national service provider will arrive at the customer’s home and repair the television, all at the customer’s convenience. This new warranty process will lessen additional damage that can occur during shipping as well as eliminate any inconvenience to the customer in having to find and pay for adequate packaging.

How it works:

1. Customer calls Hisense for support. If the call center agent deems that the unit needs service, and it is not a panel related issue*, the agent collects the customer information including model, serial number, and proof of purchase.

2. Agent then prepares a parts order to be shipped directly to the customer’s home, within 3 business days to anywhere within the US.

3. In tangent, the customer’s information is sent to the service provider so they can track the shipping of the parts to the customer – to ensure accuracy and timing.

4. As soon as the parts are delivered to the customer, a Hisense service provider contacts the customer and sets up the service call.

5. Once the repair is complete and tested to ensure that it is fully functional, the technician will then take the “bad� parts with them.

*If the set has a panel issue, they will need to be shipped back to Hisense USA for service. If the panel cannot be repaired Hisense USA will replace the unit with a same/like model.

For more information about Hisense, visit www.hisense-usa.com.

About Hisense USA Corporation
Established in 2001, Hisense USA Corporation is a Georgia based subsidiary of the Hisense Company Ltd., headquartered in Qingdao, China. Hisense USA offers a broad range of highly affordable consumer electronics products in the North American market, including televisions, refrigerators, air-conditioners, dehumidifiers, beverage coolers and freezers. In 2010 Hisense established an R&D center in Georgia to enable localized product development and innovation.

Hisense USA sells into retailers across North America, including hhgregg, Best Buy, Walmart, Costco.com, Canadian Tire and more. Around the world, Hisense has production bases in South Africa, Algeria, Egypt and sales offices in the USA, Europe, Australia, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Hisense products are exported to over 130 countries and regions throughout the world.

FRANKFURT, Germany — The compact all-in-one HARMAN Studer Vista 1 console is now available in an even more compact 22-fader version, measuring just over 1 metre in width, and perfectly suited to small spaces such as found in OB vans. For smaller vans where the audio console fits into the cab area, the Vista 1 provides a comprehensive solution requiring no additional racks, including integral I/O, DSP and surround sound management including up and down-mixing. The low weight advantages of the new desk are immediately obvious.

The Vista 1 is based largely on the Vista 5, so existing Vista users will be immediately familiar with all the functionality of the Vistonicsâ„¢ user interface plus features such as true broadcast monitoring, talkback, red light control, GPIO, N-x (Mix Minus) busses, snapshot automation and DAW control.

With an integral DSP engine of 96 channels, the Vista 1 can handle mono, stereo and 5.1 inputs with ease, and is provided with 32 mic/line inputs, 16 line outputs and four pairs of AES inputs and outputs on rear panel connections.

I/O can be expanded using the standard Studer D21m card slot on the rear, to allow MADI, AES, AoIP, ADAT, TDIF, CobraNet, Dolby E/Digital, SDI connections etc. A MADI link can connect to any of the Studer Stagebox range for XLR connectivity as well as other formats.

New to the Vista 1 is an integral jingle player, played from audio files on a USB jingle stick (such as station ID or background FX), and triggered by a series of eight dedicated keys in the master section.

The Studer Vista 1 also features a redundant PSU for peace of mind, and RELINK integration with other Studer Vista and OnAir consoles means the Vista 1 can easily share signals across an entire console network.

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 13,400 people across the Americas, Europe and Asia, and reported net sales of $4.4 billion for the twelve months ending June 30, 2012.

FRANKFURT, Germany — HARMAN’s Soundcraft is showcasing its Si Expression digital console range, tagged as the most advanced digital console in this low price category.

Available in three frame sizes, Si Expression 1, 2 and 3 offering 16, 24 and 32 fader and mic inputs respectively; all three are capable of up to a staggering 66 inputs to mix by connecting any Soundcraft stagebox including the two new Mini Stagebox 16 and 32 (16 x 8 and 32 x 16) models also launched today at the show (separate release) or by connecting additional inputs over MADI or AES/EBU. All external inputs are additional to the connections on the desk itself.

In true Soundcraft style, the mixer is loaded with industry standard processing from HARMAN siblings BSS®, dbx®, Lexicon® and Studer® and many top-end professional features like a colour touchscreen, iPad ViSi Remote control and Soundcraft FaderGlow™, adopted from Soundcraft’s Vi Series large format flagship consoles. FaderGlow is a patented technology that automatically illuminates specific faders in varying colours according to their assignment enabling you to focus on the mix, not where signals might be.

An incredibly powerful DSP engine provides 4-band parametric EQ, delays, gates and compressors on every input, parametric and 30-band graphic EQ, compressors and delays on all outputs, as well as four Lexicon stereo effects devices, all capable of being utilised at the same time, unlike most consoles in this class. Soundcraft ViSi Remote allows remote control of the console from an iPad.

Freely assignable fader layers allow you to place inputs and outputs anywhere on any layer, optimising your mix control for the most important channels.

Andy Trott, Soundcraft and Studer’s Vice President and General Manager says this is one of the most exciting new developments in his 10 years running Harman’s mixer business. “A Soundcraft at this low price point is a departure from tradition for us,� he noted. “The Si Expression is based on new technology bridging the current Si Compact and Si Performer ranges and meets a totally new price point for Soundcraft making this product highly attractive to those looking for a professional console, at a budget price. Other companies will continue to produce ‘cheap’ mixers, we make professional, high-quality, easy to use mixers in the same price range—which makes the customer’s decision easier!�

The console is packed with professional features and a wide range of networking and option cards, the most recent of which is the BSS BLU Link card, also launched today enabling simple and automatic connection to the dbx PMC16 Personal Monitoring System.

Si Expression is designed for all mixing applications ranging from gigging bands, performance venues, installations and tours, corporate AV and theatres to houses of worship and education facilities.

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 13,400 people across the Americas, Europe and Asia, and reported net sales of $4.4 billion for the twelve months ending June 30, 2012.

FRANKFURT, Germany – Underscoring the synergies fundamental to HARMAN Professional’s acquisition of Martin Professional earlier this year, both organizations will cooperate closely at Pro Light & Sound to provide customers and channel partners with a clear insight of the potential that lies ahead. Aside from featuring one another’s technology on their respective stands, HARMAN and Martin Professional — now the anchor brand of HARMAN Professional Division’s Lighting Strategic BU — will collaborate on a series of marketing, training and customer events over the course of the show.

In addition to its range of audio technologies from AKG, BSS Audio, Crown, dbx, JBL, Lexicon, Soundcraft and Studer, HARMAN’s Professional Division will also feature a large Martin Professional LED video wall and stage lighting display at Stand F32 in Hall 8. Martin Professional — located at Stand A93 in Hall 9 — will debut its ground-breaking RUSH Series, a full range of cost-effective, high-performing, entry-level systems and also feature a variety of audio technologies from HARMAN Professional brands including a PA system including AKG wireless mics, JBL install speakers and a Soundcraft Si Performer digital mixing console for audio and lighting.

“Customers and channel partners around the world expect HARMAN to be at the vanguard of pure innovation and system integration for professional-grade audio — and now also lighting — systems,� said Scott Robbins, Executive Vice President of Global Sales of HARMAN’s Professional Division. “The combined impact of HARMAN and Martin at this show is an encouraging indicator of the synergies between these technologies and an insight into some of the opportunities they offer for the future.�

Echoing this sentiment, Lars Dige Knudsen, Vice President, General Manager, Lighting Strategic Business Unit, HARMAN Professional noted, “Working closely with our colleagues from other HARMAN Professional entities clearly creates a win-win scenario for us, our customers and channel partners. Now, with a comprehensive, inclusive systems approach, deeper resources at our disposal and access to some very smart, experienced executives and engineers we can be faster, nimbler and better equipped to develop new, market winning system technologies.�

Martin is a world leading provider of lighting solutions for the entertainment, architectural, and commercial sectors, and its acquisition advances HARMAN’s capacity to serve customers in a wide variety of applications and geographic markets with the most advanced, highly integrated AV and lighting systems. Martin lighting systems are renowned the world over. Most recently, the outdoor Martin LED lighting system was showcased during Super Bowl XLVII at the Mercedes Benz Superdome in New Orleans. Martin luminaires have also recently been used for live performances by rock acts such as the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney and Coldplay as well as for the latest Broadway and West End musicals. Martin is in the process of launching new products across all of its product lines including new models in the award-winning MAC Viper family, as well as new creative LED video products, innovative lighting control solutions, new atmospheric smoke solutions and more.

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 13,400 people across the Americas, Europe and Asia, and reported net sales of $4.4 billion for the twelve months ending June 30, 2012.

FRANKFURT, Germany – HARMAN’s Lexicon today announced that effective immediately it is offering new, lower prices on its audio plug-ins. In addition, the company is streamlining its lineup to focus on the five core plug-in bundles: the PCM Total Bundle, PCM Native Reverb Plug-In Bundle, PCM Native Effects Bundle, LXP Native Reverb Bundle and MXP Native Reverb Bundle.

“By simplifying our plug-ins lineup, we’re making it easier for users to choose the right plug-in for their needs, ,� said Noel Larson, Market Manager-Portable PA, Tour and Recording at HARMAN Signal Processing. “We have also implemented significant price reductions. Our award-winning Lexicon reverbs and effects are the industry standard and with our new pricing, Lexicon sound quality is now available to more pro and project studios and enthusiast users than ever before.�

The current Lexicon plug-ins lineup is as follows:

PCM Total Bundle – 14 VST®/AU/RTAS® reverb and effects plug-ins, New SRP: $999
PCM Native Reverb Plug-In Bundle – seven VST/AU/RTAS reverb plug-ins, New SRP: $599
PCM Native Effects Plug-In Bundle – seven VST/AU/RTAS effects plug-ins, New SRP: $499
LXP Native Reverb Plug-In Bundle – four VST/AU/RTAS reverb plug-ins, New SRP: $199
MXP Native Reverb Plug-In Bundle – VST/AU/RS reverb plug-in, New SRP: $99

The plug-ins offer a wide variety of legendary Lexicon reverbs and effects like Vintage Plate, Hall, Room, Concert Hall and other hallmark Lexicon reverbs, and effects that run the gamut from Pitch Shift, Chorus, Dual Delay and Resonant Chords to other completely unique sounds. All the plug-ins are designed to work with popular DAWs like Pro Tools and Logic, as well as with any other VST, Audio Unitâ„¢ or RTAS-compatible platform and with Windows and Macintosh computers.

For more information please visit www.lexiconpro.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 13,400 people across the Americas, Europe and Asia, and reported net sales of $4.4 billion for the twelve months ending June 30, 2012.

FRANKFURT, Germany – In just a few short years jazz pianist, multi-instrumentalist and composer Jonathan Fritzén has vaulted to the top of the smooth jazz charts. His latest release, Magical, has reached Number One on every major smooth jazz airplay chart. At turns easy-grooving, romantic, vibrant and always melodic, Fritzén’s music has captured the imagination of listeners worldwide. One of the most effective musical colors in Fritzén’s palette is the HARMAN’s Lexicon PCM Total Bundle, which includes 14 hallmark Lexicon Vintage Plate, Room, Concert Hall and other reverbs, and effects that run the gamut from Pitch Shift, Chorus and Dual Delay to unique sounds like Resonant Chords, which allows multiple delay voices to resonate on specific notes.

“I first became interested in Lexicon for a very important reason – the sound! As countless of my favorite records had Lexicon products as part of their sound, I wanted to find a way to incorporate them into my own recordings,� Fritzén said. “When the PCM Total Bundle became available it looked like the answer to my needs and I had to try it out.�

Fritzén finds that the Lexicon plug-ins offer musical capabilities available nowhere else. “They sound incredible – actually, I would say that these are the best-sounding reverb and delay plug-ins I’ve either used or heard, without competition. But more importantly, I also really like how creative I’ve been feeling in using them.�

“The flexibility and functions that the PCM Total Bundle provide inspire my artistic directions. The various plug-ins really feel like instruments in themselves, compared to other plug-ins that just feel like ‘plug-ins’ and don’t have the musical character that I prize in Lexicon.�

“In fact, in my experience the Lexicon reverbs and effects are inspirational in themselves,� Fritzén concluded. “This is something very rare when it comes to plug-ins.�

The Lexicon PCM Total Bundle is designed to work with popular DAWs like Pro Tools and Logic, as well as with any other VST®, Audio Unit™ or RTAS®-compatible platform. Compatible with Windows® Vista, XP and 7 and Macintosh® computers, it offers 14 unique Lexicon reverbs and effects, and hundreds of finely crafted studio presets. Its intuitive user interface provides control of key parameters with a graphical real-time full-color display and flexible sonic customization capabilities.

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 20 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and infotainment systems. HARMAN has a workforce of about 13,400 people across the Americas, Europe and Asia, and reported sales of $4.4 billion for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012.

FRANKFURT, Germany – HARMAN’s JBL Professional today announced the introduction of its VTX Vertical Transporters, three rolling transporter frames that facilitate the transport of JBL VTX Series line array models for portable tour sound applications. The new transporters include the VTX-V25-VT and VTX-S28-VT for the V25 line array speaker and S28 subwoofer, respectively, and the advanced VTX-V25-VTT tiltable transporter for use with V25. In addition, the VTX-VT-FL forklift adapter is available for use with either VTX-V25-VT or VTX-S28-VT transporters.

The VTX-V25-VT vertical transporter is designed to transport up to four V25 line array loudspeakers and provides a cost-effective option for transporting blocks of V25 enclosures that are used for the upper, relatively flat portions of a variable curvature line array. Supplied in pairs, two VTX-V25-VT caster plates or “transporter skates� attach to the underside of the lower V25 speaker via the V25’s built-in suspension frame hardware. The lightweight transporter skates provide faster, more streamlined operation than conventional transporter grids and a convenient sliding handle feature allows the individual VTX-V25-VT skates to be located on either side of the bottom enclosure prior to securing with integral quick release pins.

The VTX-S28-VT transporter functions in a similar manner as the VTX-V25-VT and can be used to move up to three S28 subwoofers in either front-firing or reverse cardioid mode. Conditioning S28 enclosures in blocks of 3 is ideal from a circuiting point of view when powering subwoofers using Crown Audio VRack12000HD amplifier racks.

The VTX-V25-VT and VTX-S28-VT vertical transporters can both be used with the optional, removable VTX-VT-FL forklift adapter. The VTX-VT-FL is compatible with either vertical transporter and provides two slots that enable a forklift to lift VTX-V25-VT or VTX-S28-VT vertical transporters loaded with four V25 or three S28 enclosures, respectively.

The JBL VTX-V25-VTT Vertical Tiltable Transporter is intended for transporting blocks of V25 enclosures that are used for the lower, high curvature portions of a variable curvature line array (typically the bottom four cabinets). A unique tilting system allows all four enclosures mounted on the VTT to be physically tilted by up to -45 degrees, facilitating attachment of the VTT enclosure block to the upper enclosures that have been previously suspended during the setup process. The VTX-V25-VTT features integral forklift adapter slots, locking tilt adjustment arms and folds down flat for convenient storage when not in use.

All VTX vertical transporters feature tour grade casters with locking brakes for secure, reliable operation. Optional, reinforced protective covers are available for all VTX vertical transporters. Modular VTX-V25-VT and VTX-V25-VTT covers are adjustable to accommodate three or four V25 enclosures and the VTX-S28-VT cover can be used with three S28 enclosures in either front firing or cardioid configuration.

“The new VTX vertical transporters make it convenient and easy to move and set up a VTX line array system,� said Paul Bauman, Senior Manager, Tour Sound, JBL Professional. “They’re a welcome addition to any tour sound company’s VTX inventory and we are confident that these accessories will significantly streamline load in/out and installation operations.�

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 13,400 people across the Americas, Europe and Asia, and reported net sales of $4.4 billion for the twelve months ending June 30, 2012.

FRANKFURT, Germany – At Prolight + Sound 2013, HARMAN’s JBL Professional is showcasing new software design and processing tools for its VRX900 Series Constant Curvature Line Array models, including the VRX Line Array Calculator and next-generation VRX V5 preset support for all non-powered models, complemented by JBL HiQnet Performance Manager™ integration.

The new generation of VRX V5 presets provide significant performance enhancements with the introduction of bi-amp (2-way) and passive processing options for VRX928LA, VRX932LA-1, VRX915M models including 2-way and 3-way options for use with VRX915S and VRX918S subwoofers. VRX V5 presets leverage the BSS Audio OMNIDRIVE HD™ linear phase FIR processing capability of Crown® I-Tech HD DSP power amplifiers, providing dramatic improvements in on-axis and power response due to the use of higher-order asymmetric filters, superior sound quality through the use of arbitrary coefficient FIR phase linearization along with advanced Crown LevelMAX™ system protection. In addition, the refined tonal balance consistency across all VRX models introduced in VRX V5 is compatible with VTX Series and VERTEC® Series V5 processing, allowing VRX enclosures to be used as an effective fill system complement for portable tour sound / rental applications.

“As a compact, modular constant curvature line array, VRX is a unique product that bridges across Portable PA, Tour Sound and Fixed Install applications,� said Paul Bauman, Senior Manager, Tour Sound, JBL Professional. “Since VRX models share common component technology with several VERTEC models, they ‘play well together’ sonically from a sound design point of view and over the past several years, there have been many requests from end users to provide advanced preset support for VRX. With the release of VRX V5, I am confident that many people will discover an entirely new loudspeaker enclosure – the improvements are as dramatic as what was achieved in going from VERTEC V3 to VERTEC V5.�

FRANKFURT, Germany – At Prolight + Sound 2013, HARMAN’s JBL Professional is showcasing new software design and processing tools for its VRX900 Series Constant Curvature Line Array models, including the VRX Line Array Calculator and next-generation VRX V5 preset support for all non-powered models, complemented by JBL HiQnet Performance Manager™ integration.

The new generation of VRX V5 presets provide significant performance enhancements with the introduction of bi-amp (2-way) and passive processing options for VRX928LA, VRX932LA-1, VRX915M models including 2-way and 3-way options for use with VRX915S and VRX918S subwoofers. VRX V5 presets leverage the BSS Audio OMNIDRIVE HD™ linear phase FIR processing capability of Crown® I-Tech HD DSP power amplifiers, providing dramatic improvements in on-axis and power response due to the use of higher-order asymmetric filters, superior sound quality through the use of arbitrary coefficient FIR phase linearization along with advanced Crown LevelMAX™ system protection. In addition, the refined tonal balance consistency across all VRX models introduced in VRX V5 is compatible with VTX Series and VERTEC® Series V5 processing, allowing VRX enclosures to be used as an effective fill system complement for portable tour sound / rental applications.

“As a compact, modular constant curvature line array, VRX is a unique product that bridges across Portable PA, Tour Sound and Fixed Install applications,� said Paul Bauman, Senior Manager, Tour Sound, JBL Professional. “Since VRX models share common component technology with several VERTEC models, they ‘play well together’ sonically from a sound design point of view and over the past several years, there have been many requests from end users to provide advanced preset support for VRX. With the release of VRX V5, I am confident that many people will discover an entirely new loudspeaker enclosure – the improvements are as dramatic as what was achieved in going from VERTEC V3 to VERTEC V5.�

Key features of the VRX V5 preset release are as follows:

• Comprehensive preset support for Crown Audio ITechHD DSP power amplifiers for all VRX 900 Series non-powered models (VRX928LA, VRX932LA-1, VRX915M. VRX915S and VRX918S)

• Extensive IT4x3500HD four-channel preset support, providing optimum system flexibility for portable applications

• Short-throw (ST) presets for VRX928LA, VRX932LA-1 and VRX915M include low-frequency coupling compensation for one, two or three enclosures, providing nominal flat response with equal sensitivity regardless of box count

• Long-throw (LT) presets for VRX928LA, VRX932LA-1 and VRX915M featuring additional low- and high-frequency shelving for longer throw standalone use or operation with VRX 915S or VRX918S subwoofers

• Dedicated monitor presets for VRX915M floor monitors that take into account half space loading due to ground-plane coupling effects and provide high fidelity, nominal flat response with excellent gain before feedback

• JBL HiQnet Performance Manager™ V5-level preset support for JBL VRX and STX Series loudspeakers

Currently undergoing the final stages of beta testing, VRX V5 presets will be available for download on www.jblpro.com at the end of April. To complement the release, the VRX Line Array Calculator will provide an effective sound design and simulation tool that builds on the successful heritage of JBL’s VTX and VERTEC Line Array Calculator software. For enhanced control combined with “plug and play� ease of use, VRX V5 will be integrated into the upcoming JBL HiQnet Performance Manager software release which will also include STX Series V5-level support.

Bauman concludes, “The introduction of VRX 900 V5 support provides an even higher level of VRX performance while the VRX Line Array Calculator will facilitate optimal sound design. Adding VRX 900 and STX Series support to JBL HiQnet Performance Manager provides a complete, integrated control interface and demonstrates JBL’s commitment to making our products not only sound great but more convenient to use in the field.“

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 13,400 people across the Americas, Europe and Asia, and reported net sales of $4.4 billion for the twelve months ending June 30, 2012.

Key features of the VRX V5 preset release are as follows:

• Comprehensive preset support for Crown Audio ITechHD DSP power amplifiers for all VRX 900 Series non-powered models (VRX928LA, VRX932LA-1, VRX915M. VRX915S and VRX918S)

• Extensive IT4x3500HD four-channel preset support, providing optimum system flexibility for portable applications

• Short-throw (ST) presets for VRX928LA, VRX932LA-1 and VRX915M include low-frequency coupling compensation for one, two or three enclosures, providing nominal flat response with equal sensitivity regardless of box count

• Long-throw (LT) presets for VRX928LA, VRX932LA-1 and VRX915M featuring additional low- and high-frequency shelving for longer throw standalone use or operation with VRX 915S or VRX918S subwoofers

• Dedicated monitor presets for VRX915M floor monitors that take into account half space loading due to ground-plane coupling effects and provide high fidelity, nominal flat response with excellent gain before feedback

• JBL HiQnet Performance Manager™ V5-level preset support for JBL VRX and STX Series loudspeakers

Currently undergoing the final stages of beta testing, VRX V5 presets will be available for download on www.jblpro.com at the end of April. To complement the release, the VRX Line Array Calculator will provide an effective sound design and simulation tool that builds on the successful heritage of JBL’s VTX and VERTEC Line Array Calculator software. For enhanced control combined with “plug and play� ease of use, VRX V5 will be integrated into the upcoming JBL HiQnet Performance Manager software release which will also include STX Series V5-level support.

Bauman concludes, “The introduction of VRX 900 V5 support provides an even higher level of VRX performance while the VRX Line Array Calculator will facilitate optimal sound design. Adding VRX 900 and STX Series support to JBL HiQnet Performance Manager provides a complete, integrated control interface and demonstrates JBL’s commitment to making our products not only sound great but more convenient to use in the field.“

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