REGGAE FESTIVAL GETS LIFT FROM
JBL PROFESSIONAL VERTEC® LINE ARRAY SYSTEM

Canadian-based Sound Explosion Productions uses VERTEC to make International Reggae Superstars Concert a success

NORTHRIDGE, CALIFORNIA, July 11, 2005 — In a unique demonstration of the reliability and power of the JBL VERTEC? line array, the Air Canada Centre in Toronto recently hosted the International Reggae Superstars Concert. Held on June 26, 2005, the festival featured world-renowned artists including Elephant Man, Buju Banton, and Lady Saw.

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Handling the live sound responsibilities was Sound Explosion Productions of Ontario, Canada. President David Gardner specified a sound system based on JBL VERTEC line arrays. The system featured 16 VT4889 full-size line array speakers, 24 VT4887 compact line array speakers, and 16 VT4880 subwoofers, all powered by Crown I-Tech amplifiers. “The Air Canada Centre has a challenging architectural shape, so we flew the VERTEC system in multiple arrays, and added some JBL SRX728 speakers for additional area coverage,” Gardner said. “This was one of the biggest reggae festivals we’ve done. In our region they’re normally held in large auditoriums, but this sports-arena concert had over 10,000 in attendance.”

Because of the large size of the venue, Gardner was initially concerned with being able to provide adequate coverage. “It’s such a big arena, and I was a bit concerned at first, given how light and compact the VERTEC system is,” Gardner said. “But once the arrays went in the air and I heard the drum kit, I was blown away. How can a line array this small and discrete be so powerful?”

The VERTEC VT4889 was the first in a growing family of line array system products that now includes the VT4880, VT4881 and VT4882 subwoofers along with mid-and small sized line arrays. The enclosures can be mixed and matched to accommodate nearly any concert, special event or other sound reinforcement application.

Sound Explosion Productions can be reached at (416) 567-6184. The website is www.sound-explosion.com.

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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