JBL PROFESSIONAL’s VERTEC®
HEATS UP DESERT ROCK FESTIVAL IN DUBAI

NORTHRIDGE, CA, August 1st, 2005 — 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. Featuring Darkness, Sepultura, Within Temptations, Machine Head, and other hard rock acts, the marathon festival had 8,000 people onsite at Dubai’s prestigious Country Club venue for over eight hours this past March.

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The main sound system from Sun Light & Sound (SLS Productions) consisted of 24 VERTEC VT4888 midsize line array elements and 18 VT4880 full-size arrayable subwoofers. Set up on a temporary scaffold stage, the arrays were suspended at a height of 12 meters (39 feet), with the subwoofers flown and flanking the main left/right arrays.

The system’s power section included Crown MA3600 and Crown MA5002 amplifiers, driven by five loudspeaker management systems including dbx model 480’s and a BSS FDS-366. Front-of-house equipment included a Soundcraft Series 5 mixing console. Outboard signal processing consisted of touring standard equipment including units from BSS, Lexicon, and dbx.

International-class production values were provided for the enthusiastic audience’s enjoyment, with pyrotechnics and dazzling lighting effects being employed. The JBL VERTEC system was complemented by 100 moving lights, supported by a massive rig of 300 par-cans and other special lamps. A highlight of the stage setup was a massive par-can backwall matrix consisting of 160 different instruments, controlled with a Vari*lite Virtouso desk.

“When touring worldwide, it’s important for international artists to have access to consistent sound, lighting and other production systems,” commented David Scheirman, JBL’s director of tour sound. “Now, with a VERTEC system based in Dubai, the region’s concerts and special events will be on a par with the quality productions staged throughout Europe, Asia and North America.”

Sun Light & Sound (SLS Productions) can be reached in Dubai by phone at +971-4-3550300. Contact the company via email at slspro@emirates.net.ae.

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), 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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