JBL PROFESSIONAL ADDS PD5322/43 TO
PRECISION DIRECTIVITY SPEAKER LINEUP

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, October 28, 2004 — At AES 2004, JBL Professional is announcing the addition of the PD5322/43 to its renowned Precision Directivity? line. The PD5322/43 adds a 40 x 30-degree full-range coverage option to the existing PD5000 offerings.

These large-format horn-loaded enclosures are designed for use in medium to large venues requiring excellent pattern control with uncompromised frequency response in a form not much larger than the largest three-way AE models. In keeping with JBL’s reputation for consistency across product lines, the PD5322/43 is voiced similarly to other PD and AE products. In addition, all models share common dimensions for ease of designing compact, high-power arrays and are available in the most popular coverage patterns.

Featured across the PD5000 Series are newly developed 24 by 24-inch PT™ Progressive Transition? mid-frequency rotatable waveguides that provide versatility, excellent pattern control with low distortion and extremely natural sound character. This is an evolution of the waveguide technology of the successful JBL Professional Application Engineered? (AE) install series. The PD5322/43 also incorporates sophisticated, steep-slope passive crossover networks that minimize band overlap, further enhancing off-axis pattern control. User-accessible internal switches allow for a fully active crossover, with JBL providing dsp settings for the popular Harman Pro dsp platforms including BSS, dbx and Crown.

Ted Leamy, Director of Engineered Sound Marketing for JBL Professional stated, “This latest model, along with the companion low-frequency enclosures, give sound designers all the necessary coverage patterns and tools to create, highly directive, low-profile arrays including simply implemented steered arrays.”

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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