ABE V. SYSTEMS ENJOYS CONTINUED SUCCESS IN NEW YORK AREA WITH ADDITION OF JBL PROFESSIONAL
VERTEC® VT4889 LINE ARRAY SYSTEM

NORTHRIDGE, CALIFORNIA, May 8, 2006 — Demonstrating the unmatched power and versatility of the JBL Professional VERTEC® line array series, Abe V. Systems of the Bronx, NY, recently purchased a full VERTEC VT4889 line array system after evaluating numerous options. The purchase reinforces the VERTEC system as a global touring standard. Abe V. Systems has been using the new rig for concert events in the New York area with major international artists.

Abe V. Systems provided a JBL VERTEC VT4889 line
array system at “El Spring Bling Blineo” on April 28
at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Photo Credit: Todd Kaplan

A leading sound reinforcement company since 1982, Abe V. Systems is the vision of president Abraham Viera. Through collaboration with his sons and vice presidents Abraham Viera Jr., and Daniel Viera, and general manager Manny Martinez, Abe V. Systems has established itself as a sound provider for some of the world’s best-known headliners in world-class venues. The company is a driving force in the entertainment community as well as New York’s local communities, where Abraham Viera personally champions many philanthropic causes. Artists that have worked with Abe V. Systems include Dave Matthews, Ricky Martin and Marc Anthony, among others.

Abe V. Systems’ first event utilizing the VERTEC VT4889 system was “El Spring Bling Blineo,” sponsored by Univision Radio’s La Kalle 105.9 FM. Held April 21 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, NY, the event featured Reggaeton stars including Daddy Yankee and Aventura.

On April 28, Abe V. Systems provided the new VT4889 system for La Mega 97.9 FM’s “Mega Concierto.” Held at Madison Square Garden, the concert was headlined by Latin artists Victor Manuel, Jerry Rivera and Gilberto Santa Rosa.

“Abe V. Systems is well-respected for live event production, especially among the Hispanic entertainment community, which trusts the company to accurately reproduce its music,” noted David Scheirman, Vice President, Tour Sound, JBL Professional. “We appreciate Abe V.’s decision to invest in JBL VERTEC.”

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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