PRG AUDIO ROCKS AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE
WITH JBL VERTEC DP SERIES

NORTHRIDGE, CALIFORNIA, December 19, 2005— 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. Mount Vernon, NY-based PRG Audio provided the sound system, which was designed by Westchester, NY-based Daryl Bornstein and operated by Erik von Ranson.

The 2005 Tree Lighting at Rockefeller Center featured live performances by Sheryl Crow, the Goo Goo Dolls, Earth, Wind and Fire, the Brian Setzer Orchestra, Il Divo, Regis Philbin, and the New York Youth Choir, along with pre-recorded performances by Brian Wilson, Rod Stewart, and Carrie Underwood among others. This year’s event drew approximately 250,000 people, and was performed on six separate stages.

PRG Audio and Daryl Bornstein utilized JBL VT4888DP line
array elements to celebrate the 2005 Tree Lighting at
Rockefeller Center on November 30, 2005.

The self-powered characteristics of the JBL VERTEC DP Series with DrivePack Technology saved Bornstein and the production both time and space, with three clusters of VT4888DP line array elements in use. “We significantly reduced our setup time and the equipment footprint typically used for amplifiers and processors, which was a huge advantage because time and space is always an issue on this project,” Bornstein said. “Having a self-powered system was a calculated risk considering the weather forecasts, but even after getting soaked several times the speakers still performed flawlessly.”

The JBL line arrays were arranged in a left-right setup on the Prometheus stage adjacent to the ice skating rink at Rockefeller Center, as well as in the Channel Gardens, an area directly east of the rink. “It’s the best solution to date for those spaces, achieving the best overall coverage with the least amount of equipment,” Bornstein explained.

Bob Rendon, co-founder of ProMix, now PRG Audio, recommended the VT4888DP self-powered line array speakers with coverage and utility in mind. “As a company, PRG’s philosophy has always centered on providing the artist and audio engineer with the most versatile, powerful sound systems available,” noted Rendon. “We had 100 percent confidence in the VT4888DP models which provided a flexible yet highly predictable speaker system.”

“The Tree Lighting at Rockefeller Center is one of the world’s best-known holiday celebrations, and JBL Professional appreciates that our customers chose our loudspeaker system products to be part of this tradition,” said David Scheirman, Vice President of Tour Sound, JBL Professional. “It is always very satisfying for JBL to work closely with top audio industry professionals like Bob Rendon and Daryl Bornstein. The results they achieve help to showcase the benefits and features of JBL system products.”

For more information on ProMix, visit www.prg.com.

Daryl Bornstein can be reached via e-mail at dbaudio@aol.com.

About JBL Professional:
Headquartered in Northridge, California, JBL Professional is the world’s leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of professional loudspeakers for recording and broadcast, musician, cinema, touring sound, commercial sound and contracting applications. JBL Professional is part of the Harman International network of professional and consumer audio companies. For complete product and company information, go to the JBL Professional website at www.jblpro.com.

About the Harman Pro Group:
Headquartered in Northridge, California, the Harman Pro Group is part of Harman International Industries, Incorporated (www.harman.com), (NYSE: HAR), a leading manufacturer of high-quality, high fidelity audio products and infotainment systems for the automotive, home and professional markets. The Company's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol: HAR. Harman Pro Group companies include AKG Acoustics, BSS Audio, dbx, Crown International, DigiTech, JBL Professional, Lexicon, Soundcraft, and Studer.

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