Electro-Voice introduces new industry standard 12-inch two-way loudspeaker.

Winter NAMM, Anaheim, CA, January 17, 2008: The new Electro-Voice ZX3 offers an unprecedented level of lightweight 12” two-way loudspeaker performance for the widest variety of portable and installed applications.

Featuring the new DVX3121 12-inch woofer and the ND2 neodymium compression driver, ZX3 continues the groundbreaking innovation of the Electro-Voice DVX woofer program, joining the ranks of EV‘s ZX series between the 8-inch ZX1 and the 15-inch ZX5. more

When it comes to stadium sound, the Electro-Voice Sx600 has it all: weatherproof durability, single enclosure, dual element line array power handling, concert-quality sonic performance, and custom-designed rigging hardware for simple, precise mounting.

Icon Entertainment, Inc., of North Alabama, are the latest company with an Sx600 success story to share, having recently installed six of the loudspeakers at Muscle Shoals High School football field in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. A total of six Sx600 loudspeakers cover the home side bleachers: a central cluster of two, flanked on either side by two additional boxes. Used primarily for paging and playback, the system is powered by EV two CP4000S amplifiers. In addition, the system features an Sx300 full-range and Sb122 low end fills fill powered by a CP2200 amplifier. more

Liberty Acoustic & Services, a leading Dubai-based A/V System Integrator/Designer, recently completed a powerhouse Electro-Voice sound installation at the Ratsky club in the Ramada Continental Hotel in Deira, Dubai.

Liberty installed four EV Xi-1152/64 ceiling-mounted mains (two vertical, two horizontal) with four PX2181 subs, all powered by three CP4000S and one CP3000S amps and processed by three Dx38‘s. Four powered SxA250‘s act as stage monitors; four more serve as fills for the rear of the room. more

One of Britain’s favorite alternative rock bands, the Verve has just triumphed at London’s newest and biggest concert venue, the O2 Arena, using a substantial EV line array sound system to deliver their singular style, which encompasses everything from soaring psychedelic rock anthems to acoustic-driven songs.

One of the most influential alt-rock acts of the last decade, The Verve had its biggest hits in 1996/7, most notably ‘Bittersweet Symphony‘. Somewhat prone to breaking up and reforming, this tour marks the band‘s latest reunion, playing clubs across the UK before stepping up to six arena shows. more

Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Greensboro, NC, saw a standing room only attendance of 3000 for their Martin Luther King, Jr. Day service on January 21st, part of a city wide celebration of the life and achievements of the civil rights leader. A brand new Electro-Voice XLCi sound system installed by local company CareySound ensured every word was heard loud and clear. more

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS, 29 January, 2008 — In an example of the growing European market adoption of its HiQnet™ audio system configuration and control protocol, increasingly in the region‘s most prestigious performing arts venues, the Harman Pro Group today announced Dortmund Konzerthaus has just completed the installation of a comprehensive HiQnet system comprising Crown amplification and a Soundcraft digital console with loudspeakers from JBL Professional. more

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS, 29 January, 2008 — Underscoring the versatility and superior performance of audio components from the brands of the Harman Pro Group, the company today showcased an impressive new system featuring products from JBL Professional, Crown and BSS Audio at The Hunting Lodge, an exclusive wine bar and restaurant in a popular tourist destination near Arnhem in Eastern Holland. The system, designed and integrated by AudioXL, features JBL Control Contractor Series loudspeakers, 11 Crown CT Series amplifiers and two BSS Soundweb networked processing units. more

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS, 29 January, 2008 — In an example of how Harman Pro Group commercial audio components can be combined by chain operators into a winning template the company today announced that it had supplied MAX Hamburger restaurants in Sweden with JBL Control Contractor Series loudspeakers, Crown amplification and dbx ZonePro control for each of the chain‘s 11 outlets. The Harman Pro Group solution was selected for easy installation and management, superior sonic integrity and standardized, intuitive operation and control. more

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, January 17, 2008 — Demonstrating the premium fidelity, uniform coverage and high output of JBL VERTEC® line arrays, Buenos Aires Live Show (B.A.L.S.) provided live sound reinforcement for a series of concerts in Buenos Aires featuring Soda Stereo, the most popular rock band in Latin America. The six shows were held at the River Plate Stadium (Estadio Monumental) and drew more than 450,000 fans. more

Revolutionary Producer Hank Shocklee Employs Revolutionary Technology With JBL LSR4300 Series Studio Monitors

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, January 17, 2008 — Demonstrating the sonic accuracy of JBL Professional LSR4300 Series studio monitors, influential producer Hank Shocklee installed a pair of JBL LSR4300 powered studio monitors for his personal writing room. With JBL‘s groundbreaking Room Mode Correction™ (RMC) technology, Shocklee has tuned the system to eliminate problems caused by standing waves in his room, creating an ideal listening environment. more