| NORTHRIDGE, CALIFORNIA, June 23, 2006 -- As part of their
recent 2005-06
intercontinental tour of major performing arts
venues, the world-renowned Shaolin Monks included a
stop at the
Madinath Jumeirah MPV Arena (Dubai, U.A.E.). The production is
based upon the historical Shaolin Monks who practiced martial
arts as devoted Buddhist monks, living in the Shaolin Temple
that
has become popular in Chinese history, folklore, literature and
movies. Vibe Entertainment L.L.C.,
promoters for the show,
turned to their preferred production partners Sun Light & Sound
to supply
lights, sound and audio-visual support. A JBL VERTEC® VT4888 midsize line array system with Crown
power amplification was provided, supported by VT4880 full-size subwoofers.
Signal processing from
BSS, dbx, and Lexicon rounded out
the audio package.
Left, center, right and surround audio channels for the
choreographed theatrical production were routed
from an
8-track Akai S6000 sampler. Each main left/right array included
10 VT4888 line array elements
flown at a height of 10 meters
(33 feet) with five supporting VT4880 subwoofers positioned directly
below each suspended main array. Crown MA3600 and
MA5002VZ amplifiers were employed. JBL
EON-15 compact
powered systems were discreetly positioned throughout the
venue's ceiling to
support the multi-channel audio requirements.
Signal processing from dbx, Lexicon and BSS rounded
out the
audio package.
"As a theatrical show, the Shaolin Monks' touring
production
had some stringent requirements as regards
sound, lights and
staging," noted Tariq Khalid, technical director for Sun Light &
Sound Productions in
Dubai. "We converted the arena into a
large virtual
theatre space. We used the JBL VERTEC line arrays
for the main left and right audio sources, along with a
separate
center array."
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Seven sets of curtain legs, borders, and fly-tracks were set up.
This presented a masked, 18 meter by 9
meter high (58 x 29.5
foot) proscenium-arch stage opening in the multi-purpose arena.
"The overall
effect of the event audio was very different from
normal concert PA applications," continued Khalid.
"This
production gave the audience an experience more like a movie
theater, with sound encompassing
listeners from all directions.
Overall, this show demonstrated the versatility and the challenges
that we
can take up at Sun Light & Sound, in terms of complex
audio productions."
Sun Light & Sound Productions serves a broad range of
entertainment events in the Middle East from
their base in
Dubai. "As the expectations of audio quality increase for a
broadening range of musical,
cultural and theatrical events,
regional design and rental firms like Sun Light & Sound are
proving they
can meet the needs of international touring artists
through a professional level of service," observed
David
Scheirman, Vice President, Tour Sound for JBL Professional.
"We appreciate seeing JBL's tour
sound products correctly
applied by audio practitioners like Tariq Khalid and his staff."
Sun Light & Sound 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. Celebrating its 60th Anniversary in
2006, 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
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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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