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

NORTHRIDGE, CALIFORNIA, August 3, 2005 — Bringing two musical legends together this summer for the first time in 29 years, pop/rock artists Loggins and Messina hit the road with the help of On Stage Audio, which is supporting the concert audio with JBL VERTEC line array systems. The North American tour kicked off June 22 in Boise, ID and is scheduled to continue through October.

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In addition to being president of the veteran sound rental company, OSA’s Mario Educate is handling front-of-house engineering duties on the Loggins and Messina tour. According to Educate, clarity is the main priority from his standpoint. “Loggins and Messina demand a very clear sound, like a large stereo system,” he said. “Volume is not as important as articulation of vocals, and musical clarity.”

OSA’s setup on the road consists of 36 VERTEC VT4889 full-size line array elements and 20 VT4880 arrayable subwoofers. The system is fully powered by Crown I-Tech 6000 amplifiers. Supplementing the VERTEC system are JBL VRX932LA portable line array speakers. The VRX932LA’s are arranged two on each side for side fills, with another six in the center for individual front fills.

“We wanted to keep the total sound consistent with the VERTEC arrays, and the VRX speakers are so lightweight and keep a low profile, in addition to having a great sound,” Educate added.

David Scheirman, JBL’s director of tour sound, notes that On Stage Audio is one of a few top-tier rental companies in the USA able to successfully bridge the gap between the rigorous demands of touring concert audio, and the detail-oriented needs of corporate and business theatrical productions. “OSA has a good mix of staff and gear, and they use their resources to satisfy a broad client base,” observed Scheirman. “OSA’s flexible inventory of JBL VERTEC loudspeaker systems is a key to this rental firm’s success in today’s market”, he noted.

“We’re one of the largest owners of JBL VERTEC line array boxes anywhere—we have over 500 assorted VERTEC pieces,” Educate explained. “They sound terrific, and the support we get from the manufacturer has been a huge help.”

For more information on On Stage Audio, please visit www.osacorp.com

Caption: Loggins and Messina appeared at the Tommy Hilfiger at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh, NY on July 24.

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, Crown International, dbx, Digitech, JBL Professional, Lexicon, Soundcraft, and Studer.

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