NORTHRIDGE, California – On February 28, 2009, SOUND.COM Pvt. Ltd. deployed a JBL VERTEC® line array system for the 54th IDEA Filmfare Awards at the Yash Raj Studios in Mumbai. This marks the second straight year in which SOUND.COM has provided the audio services for the Filmfare Awards, informally known as the “Oscars of Bollywood.�

One of the oldest and most prominent events in the Indian film industry, the Filmfare Awards brings out the biggest and brightest stars of Bollywood. Two such stars, actors Imran Khan and Ranbir Kapoor, hosted this year’s awards ceremony. more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Continuing the successful relationship between Marcus Theatres® and Harman cinema products, the Chicago suburb of Orland Park, Illinois recently celebrated the opening of a new 70-foot-wide UltraScreen® at the Orland Park Cinema. The Orland Park UltraScreen theater seats 400 and is Marcus Theatres’ 12th UltraScreen to date. more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada – At ShoWest 2009, JBL Professional is featuring its Digital Surround Series loudspeakers. Three models in total—the 8320, the 8350 and the 8340A—provide an ideal surround sound solution for every digital application.

The JBL 8320 compact surround loudspeaker boasts 150 Watts of power in a very compact molded enclosure. The 8320 low-cost system features internal Thermomaster® technology, which allows for unprecedented high-frequency power and an 8-inch more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Providing moviegoers with the ultimate digital cinema visual and sound environment, Cinemark has outfitted its new XD³ auditorium with JBL custom-engineered ScreenArray® loudspeakers behind the massive 70 foot screen.

The innovative auditorium, in West Plano, Texas also includes a custom designed surround system featuring powerful JBL Application Engineered speakers that provide the perfect coverage and a completely enveloping surround sound experience. The screen speakers and surround system are complimented by an array of JBL 18-inch subwoofers to provide thundering low-frequency effects. The new Crown I-Tech HD amplifiers, featuring the most advanced amplifier technology available, power the system. more

The new ScreenArray loudspeakers feature new high-frequency drivers, new Optimized Aperture waveguides and improved, patented crossover design.

LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Continuing to provide cinema exhibition venues and post-production facilities with unprecedented audio performance and advanced technology, JBL is introducing the second generation of its award-winning ScreenArray® digital cinema loudspeakers. more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Building upon the success of its groundbreaking line of amplifiers dedicated for use in cinema sound, Crown Audio today introduced the DSi 6000. The newest addition to the DSi series, the DSI 6000 is designed to provide further support for the JBL line of cinema loudspeakers.

The DSi 6000 features automatic presets for JBL cinema speaker systems for quick and easy setup. An intuitive front panel more

ELKHART, Indiana – Firehouse Productions, a leader in the sound reinforcement industry has taken notice of the new Crown I-Tech HD amplifier, announcing they will purchase 100 I-Tech 12000HD amplifiers for its tour sound projects. Firehouse has gained a reputation of excellence providing sound for some of the music’s biggest acts including Radiohead, Nine Inch Nails, David Bowie, Peter Gabriel, and Hannah Montana. They have also handled major television and live events including Live Earth, the MTV VMAs, and VH-1 Story Tellers. more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – dbx Professional Products, a Harman International Company (NYSE-HAR), today introduced four new members to its acclaimed ZonePRO™ family of digital zone processors. The new 1260m, 1261m, 640m and 641m join the 1260, 1261, 640 and 641 in the series, reflecting dbx Professional Product’s commitment to applying customer feedback to strengthen its existing product lines. more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – dbx® Professional Products, a Harman International Company (NYSE-HAR), is offering a free db10 Premium Direct Box with the purchase of a dbx DriveRack PX powered speaker optimizer. The promotion will run through May 31st, 2009 and is being offered through participating dbx retailers across the US. more

ELKHART, Indiana – Canadian-based sound company PA Plus recently deployed Crown amplifiers in a unique live sound application for “Howie Do It,� an upcoming unscripted comedy television series, commissioned by NBC starring Howie Mandel. PA Plus provided the sound for the live studio audience at the Colosseum at the Caesars Windsor casino in Ontario, as well as the broadcast portion of the production. The Colosseum is a 5,000-seat venue that was utilized for the show, which was the largest ever studio audience for an NBC series show. more