Welcome to JBL Professional's online press room. As part of our ongoing goal of providing you with the most up-to-date information and support, we will regularly add our press releases to this page. When we launch a new product, program, promotion, you can get the information here.

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PRG Audio Rocks Around the Christmas Treewith JBL VERTEC DP Series.
Demonstrating the versatility and power of the JBL VERTEC DP Series with JBL DrivePack® technology, the 2005 Tree Lighting at Rockefeller Center utilized JBL VT4888DP line array elements to celebrate this annual tradition on November 30, 2005.

Italy-Based MADEMA S.P.A. Purchases JBL Professional VERTEC DP Series Line Array Systems.
In a move that demonstrates the growing European adoption of the VERTEC DP Series with JBL DrivePack® technology, leading audio provider Madema S.p.A. of Italy has purchased 64 VT4888DP-AN systems and put them into immediate use on the company's diverse range of sound reinforcement projects.

SW Audio Visual, Leading Canadian Sound Company, Purchases New VERTEC® DP System with JBL DRIVEPACK® Technology.
Underscoring the unmatched versatility and self-powered convenience of the new VERTEC® DP Series with JBL DrivePack® technology, leading event support company SW Audio Visual of Kelowna, B.C., Canada, has recently upgraded its touring sound inventory by purchasing a JBL VT4888DP full-range line array system with supporting VT4882DP subwoofers.

Masque Sound, Veteran Rental Firm, Purchases VERTEC® Line Array System from JBL Professional.
Further establishing JBL Professional’s VERTEC® series as the leading line array speakers in the rental sound industry, sound design and reinforcement vendor Masque Sound has recently purchased a new VERTEC line array system, with 36 VT4888 midsize line array enclosures delivered in the first order.

JBL Professional Announces Three New Appointments.
JBL Professional has announced three new appointments. Simon Jones has been named Director of Portable PA Marketing, Phil Sanchez has been appointed Product Manager for Commercial Sound products, and Harald Kanz is JBL Professional’s new Product Manager for Portable PA products.

Nokia Theatre Times Square Hits the Big Time with JBL Professional Sound System
Courtesy of Clair Brothers.
Demonstrating the ability of JBL Professional’s loudspeaker range to meet the full spectrum of engineered sound requirements, the recently opened Nokia Theatre Times Square in New York City features a complete high-end audio system comprised of loudspeakers from various JBL product lines.

JBL LSR4300 Series Studio Monitors Go“ Beyond Accurate” with Next Generation RMC™ Technology.
The new LSR4300 Series from JBL Professional is designed to address the needs of the modern production environment.

JBL Professional Launches the First Intelligent Studio Monitors: Debuts LSR4300 Series for Computer-Based Studios.
Featuring unmatched sonic performance, system networking, next generation RMC™ Room Mode Correction and benefits for computer production.

JBL Professional Appoints David Scheirman to Vice President of Tour Sound, Ted Leamy to Vice President of Installed Sound.
JBL Professional has announced today that David Scheirman has been appointed the company’s Vice President of Tour Sound, while Ted Leamy has been named Vice President of Installed Sound.

Effigy Studios Kicks Off with JBL LSR6300 Studio Monitors.
Madison, WI studio opens its doors as a JBL 5.1 facility

Leading Spanish Sound Company Apogee Telecomunicaciones S.A. Chooses VERTEC®
from JBL Professional.
In a powerful statement of commitment from one of Europe’s leading audio rental and production companies, Apogee Telecomunicaciones S.A. of Spain announces its adoption of JBL Professional’s VERTEC® line array systems.

Sirius Showequipment AG and Crystal Sound Coordinate Massive JBL VERTEC® Line Array System Deployment for World Youth Day.
Concluding with a mass led by Pope Benedict XVI, the World Youth Day’s audio system featured 104 public address towers dispersed throughout the audience of 1.1 million faithful.

JBL Professional Introduces Revolutionary VRX Line Array Series in White.
Bringing more options to installers wishing to visually integrate their audio systems into a variety of environments, JBL Professional is now offering its successful VRX portable line array series in white installation versions.

Full Sail brings Education to Life with New JBL Professional VERTEC DP Series System.
New self-powered system will be used in conjunction with Full Sail’s Show Production and Touring Curriculum.

JBL Professional's VERTEC® DP Series Powered Line Array Now Available with HiQnet™ Network Input Modules.
Extending the proven superiority of its VERTEC® Series line array family to the powered loudspeaker market, JBL Professional is now offering the networked versions of its JBL VERTEC® DP Series.

JBL Professional Introduces Control 300 Series Large Format In-Ceiling Loudspeakers for Systems Integration Market.
The new Control 300 Series builds on the market-leading Control Contractor Series with seven new models featuring broadband pattern control and unmatched ease of installation.

Blue Rodeo Corrals Canada with JBL VERTEC® Line Array System.
Ten-week national tour features top-of-the-line sound system provided by Ontario’s Sound Explosion.

Crystal Cathedral Moves to Self-Powered Loudspeakers with New JBL Professional VERTEC DP Series System.
Audio systems consultant Acoustic Dimensions and integrator Electrosonic utilize versatility of VERTEC DP Series to provide sound solution for an acoustically challenging structure.

Jeff Wolpert Bolsters New Project Studio with JBL LSR6300 5.1 Surround System.
In a unique demonstration of the dynamic sound and reliability of the JBL LSR6300 Series, engineer/producer Jeff Wolpert recently opened the doors to his new project studio, Kick Audio, in Toronto, Canada.

JBL Professional and ATK Roll Out VERTEC® Red Carpet for ESPN’S ESPY Awards.
Revealing its ability to provide high-quality, robust loudspeaker systems for its customers who handle the world’s most prestigious events, JBL Professional announced that ATK Audiotek Corp. had designed, installed and operated a VERTEC® line array sound system for the recent ESPY Awards.

Topanga Days Festival Continues to Evolve with the Times Using JBL Professional's VRX932LA Portable Line Array.
The Memorial Day weekend benefit for the Topanga Community House included artists John McEuen, Colin Hay and Cecilia Noel and the Wild Clams.

JBL Professional’s VERTEC® Heats Up Desert Rock Festival in Dubai.
In a super-heated example of JBL VERTEC®’s versatility, light weight and power, SLS Productions in Dubai, U.A.E. recently supplied concert sound, lights and video for Desert Rock, the Middle East’s highest-profile rock music festival.

Loggins and Messina Hit the Road with JBL VERTEC® Line Array System.
Renowned sound company On Stage Audio is providing the sound system and audio engineering for the 5-month tour.

Reggae Festival Gets Lift from JBL Professional VERTEC® Line Array System.
Canadian-based Sound Explosion Productions uses VERTEC to make International Reggae Superstars Concert a success.

Concert Services Raises Festival Bajo El Sol to Higher Ground with
JBL Professional VERTEC® System.
Christian music event at Los Angeles Coliseum features 88 VERTEC VT4889 line array speakers.

Internally Sound ”Safe at Home” with JBL Professional VRX Series for Baseball Stadium Event.
VRX932LA speakers used for Christian event held at Legends Field in Tampa, FL

Tommy Z Takes Desert by Storm in Middle East USO/AFE Tour with
JBL Professional EON System.
Portable JBL EON line allows blues-based band to travel with their own audio
equipment on historic tour.

JBL VERTEC® Gains Widespread Acceptance in Eastern Europe Region.
Recent purchases underscore overseas success of the most versatile line array for concert sound.

JBL Professional Advances Line Array Offering: Adds New VRX918S Subwoofer to Category-Leading VRX Series Performance Line Array.
Incorporating principles from JBL’s VERTEC® line array series, the VRX918S brings portable bottom end to small and mid-size venues.

JBL VERTEC® Rises to the top at Cream Reunion Concerts.
Concert Sound Ltd. provides sound reinforcement for the legendary rock group’s sold-out concerts at Royal Albert Hall.

Behind the Music: GRAMMY® HQ Gears Up Board Room with State of the Art Surround Sound System from Harman Pro Group.
Upgrading its boardroom for listening to music worthy of winning a GRAMMY® Award, the Recording Academy worked with a team of legendary talent including Phil Ramone, George Augspurger, John Eargle, and engineers from Harman Pro Group.

JBL Professional Introduces Control 300 Series Large Format In-Ceiling Loudspeakers for Systems Integration Market.
The new Control 300 Series builds on the market-leading Control Contractor Series with seven new models featuring broadband pattern control and unmatched ease of installation.

JBL Professional and PA Plus Supplement Toronto's Massey Hall with Marquis Series and Custom Speaker Technology.
Reinforcing its capacity to supply a supporting sound system made up of the wide ranging installed series and custom designed speakers, JBL Professional announced that it had provided the full range of its speaker technology to PA Plus in Toronto for a system at the renowned Massey Hall.

JBL Professional Receives MUSIKMESSE INTERNATIONAL PRESS AWARD for Best Portable Sound Product with SRX700 Series.
The award reflects the acceptance of the unprecedented combination of light weight and high power offered by the SRX700 series, and reinforces JBL’s position as market leader in this evolving category.

JBL Professional VERTEC® Hangs High at 2005 Billboard Latin Music Awards.
In a shining example of the superior coverage characteristics and adjustability of JBL VERTEC® Series line array systems, the systems were chosen for and used at the Billboard Latin Music Awards, held April 28 in Miami, Florida.

Hummingbird Nest Ranch Equestrian Center Installs JBL Professional Audio System Fit for a Champion.
In a demonstration of JBL Professional’s Control® Contractor Series’ combination of output capability, visual aesthetics and weather resistance, the Hummingbird Nest ranch equestrian center in Simi Valley, CA recently implemented a high-end sound system drawing on these capabilities of Control Contractor loudspeakers.

High-Profile Projects Highlight A Year of Success for JBL Professional LSR6300 Series Studio Monitors.
Notable projects include top motion pictures, television broadcasts and music releases. Recently, LSR6300 monitors were installed in the production control rooms of the GRAMMY® Awards telecast.

JBL Professional Advances Line Array Offering: Adds New VRX918S Subwoofer to Category-Leading VRX Series Performance Line Array.
Incorporating principles from JBL’s VERTEC® line array series, the VRX918S brings portable bottom end to small and mid-size venues.

Live Sound for the Barns at Wolf Trap Kicked Up a Notch for 2005 with Harman Professional System Upgrade.
In an installation that complements the natural acoustics of one of the Washington, D.C. area’s favorite indoor performance halls, The Barns at Wolf Trap has been completely revamped with an entire Harman Professional sound solution.

JBL Professional Appoints Jon Sager as Product Manager, Engineered Sound. 
JBL Professional today announced the appointment of Jon Sager to the position of Product Manager, Engineered Sound. In his new position, Jon’s responsibilities will include product development of high end install loudspeakers, along with business development.

McCallum Theatre Receives Audio System Makeover Featuring New JBL Professional VERTEC® Line Array Speakers. 
Underscoring the flexibility and discreet appearance of the JBL VERTEC® line array series, a turnkey audio system was recently installed at the renowned McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, California. 

JBL Professional Awards 2004 REP of the Year to Innovative Audio Sales.  Innovative Audio Sales has been named the recipient of JBL Professional’s Rep of the Year Award for 2004. Located in Waterford, MI, Innovative Audio Sales handles sales of JBL equipment for the entire state of Michigan.

Halfway to a Million: JBL Professional Celebrates Sale of 500,000th EON® Portable Powered Loudspeaker. 
In a groundbreaking milestone achievement, JBL Professional sold its 500,000th EON® speaker last month.

German Rock Group BAP and Sirius Showequipment Go on the Road with JBL Professional VRX and SRX Systems. 
Demonstrating the versatile and powerful sound of JBL Professional’s SRX and VRX portable PA systems, German rock legends BAP are using models from both product lines for their current tour of Germany and Switzerland.

JBL Professional's VRX932LA Brings Line-Array Technology to Performers Working in Small and Mid-Size Venues. 
Bringing the tour-sound-proven versatility and performance of its VERTEC® Series line array to performers and smaller venues, JBL Professional today introduced the new VRX932LA portable line array system.

Harman Demonstrates World's First Application of HiQnet™ Connectivity and Control Protocol for Professional Audio.
Revolutionary digital network protocol provides a unified standard for integration of Harman Professional system products.

Live Sound for the Barns at Wolf Trap Kicked Up A Notch for 2005 with Harman Professional System Upgrade.
In an installation that complements the natural acoustics of one of the Washington, D.C. area’s favorite indoor performance halls, The Barns at Wolf Trap has been completely revamped with an entire Harman Professional sound solution.

John Carpanini Promoted to President of JBL Professional.
The Harman Pro Group today announced that John Carpanini has been promoted from Executive Vice President to President of JBL Professional, the world’s leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of professional loudspeakers for recording and broadcast, musician, cinema, touring sound, commercial sound and contracting applications. The promotion, which is effective immediately, was made today by Mark Terry, President of the Harman Pro Group.

JBL Professional to Receive Technical Grammy® Award from the Recording Academy. 
The Recording Academy will present JBL Professional, part of Harman International Industries, Incorporated (NYSE: HAR), with a Technical Grammy® Award at a special ceremony to be held prior to the upcoming 47th annual Grammy Awards being telecast live on February 13, 2005.

JBL Professional Debuts VERTEC® DP Series with JBL DrivePack™ Technology.
New Integrated Audio Systems Harness Power, Performance and Control in Self-Powered Line Array Systems. Optional Network Input Modules Ensure Compliance with Harman Professional’s Revolutionary HiQnet System.