JBL PROFESSIONAL ADDS NEW
COMPACT POWERED MODELS TO VERTEC® LINE

VT4887ADP Full Range Line Array Element and VT4881ADP Subwoofer extend VERTEC DP Series with JBL DrivePack® Technology

FRANKFURT, GERMANY, 29 March 2006 — Building on the continued worldwide success of the VERTEC® product line, JBL Professional has introduced the new VT4887ADP three-way line array element and VT4881ADP powered subwoofer. These two new compact, powered models are designed to deliver high-quality sound reinforcement of music and speech in a variety of applications including concert audio, corporate A/V and theatrical presentations of all types.

“The VERTEC DP Series, equipped with JBL DrivePack® Technology, is now providing the tour and special-events sound community with a powered option. Equipped with integral digital signal processing, these systems can improve performance consistency for many applications,” said David Scheirman, Vice President of Tour Sound, JBL Professional. “The VT4887ADP and VT4881ADP models take these benefits even further with advanced networking technology for control and monitoring options, while delivering on JBL’s unmatched standard of sonic performance.”

The VT4887ADP is a compact, powered lightweight three-way line array element housing two 8” woofers, four 4” midrange radiators, and two 1” exit high-frequency drivers. Designed in cooperation with Crown and dbx, the JBL DP2 DrivePack features 2200 watts peak (1100 watts continuous) output power and comprehensive digital signal processing, including patented high-efficiency Class-I power amplifier technology fron Crown and onboard DSP functionality that communicates readiness and operational status and monitors fault detection of components and electronics. Advanced VerTec-class component transducers provide a high power-to-weight ratio. The enclosure features foam-backed low-frequency grilles, dense protective inserts for midrange apertures, and a fine steel mesh grille to protect high-frequency apertures. Speaker cones are treated with weather-resistant compounds. Including all onboard electronics, system weight is only 39.7 Kg (87.5 lb.).

The VT4881ADP is a compact, lightweight vented subwoofer enclosure housing JBL’s exclusive new 2269G Ultra Long Excursion 460mm (18”) woofer and a JBL DrivePack DP1 fully integrated power and DSP electronics package. Optimized for subwoofer applications, the DP1 provides 3,600 watts peak (1,800 watts continuous) output power. Including all onboard electronics, system weight is only 62.2 kg (137 lb).

The VT4887ADP and VT4881ADP both feature rigging hardware that relies on quick-release pins and end-mounted metal frames to couple adjacent units together in rigid but flexible arrays. The VT4887ADP’s suspension hardware features quick-release pins and end-mounted metal tubes to couple adjacent VT4887ADP’s together. The enclosure ships with an integral front and rear hinge bar set.

In addition to all of the features included on the standard input module, the optional DPAN (DrivePack Analog) module adds 100 MB Ethernet networking functionality and HiQnet compatibility. Additionally, the optional DPCN (CobraNet™-compatible) input module offers the ability to direct up to 64 audio channels on one network, with digital audio and remote control and monitoring via Ethernet combined on a single cable.

These optional HiQnet™-compatible input modules enable JBL DrivePack systems to be remotely controlled and monitored using HiQnet System Architect™ software. A Windows-based application, System Architect software provides an intuitive, unified platform for system configuration and operation of not only JBL DrivePack-equipped systems, but any other HiQnet-compliant audio devices in the signal chain.

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 the proud recipient of the 2005 Technical GRAMMY® award. 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), 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, JBL Professional, Lexicon, Soundcraft, and Studer.

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