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AUDITIV and JBL Professional Rock 25TH Anniversary Reunion for XUTOS & PONTAPES in Portugal.
Portuguese Superstars Xutos & Pontapés Get A Little Help From JBL VERTEC® Line Array System.

JBL Pro and Guitar Center Announce Winner of the Great Car Giveaway Sweepstakes at Guitar Center Boston Store.
After months of anticipation, the winner of the JBL/Guitar Center Great Car Giveaway Sweepstakes was announced on Friday, October 15, 2004 at Guitar Center in Boston, MA.

JBL Professional VERTEC® Line Array System Helps Studio Berar Commemorate 200th Serbian Anniversary.
“Europe In Belgrade” presents top classical and operatic performers in concert.

Full Sail Puts JBL at the Head of the Class.
In a project that demonstrates the sonic consistency of JBL Professional loudspeakers from studio monitors to cinema sound systems, the prestigious Full Sail Real World Education institute in Orlando, Florida has begun installing JBL LSR6300 in its classrooms and production studios and Crown-powered JBL ScreenArray products on its new dubbing stage.

New JBL VERTEC® System for Audio Excellence Lives up to Billing.
Further reinforcing the JBL VERTEC® line’s reputation for unmatched convenience and professional-quality sound, Albuquerque, New Mexico-based sound company Audio Excellence recently purchased a brand-new VERTEC line array rig. In existence since January 2003, Audio Excellence has quickly established itself as a leading regional rental sound company, serving events ranging from political gatherings and corporate events to festivals and arena concerts.

Top Sound Designers Say JBL LSR6300 Studio Monitors Eliminate Stage Fright.
As the leading manufacturer of large-format cinema systems used on post-production dubbing stages and in theaters, JBL Professional designed the LSR6300 Studio Monitor Series to be the accurate reference for sound designers, composers, and editors feeding material to the stage.

Zoned Audio in New Restaurant Creates an“ENJOY”-ABLE Dining Experience. Demonstrating the unmatched ability of the JBL Control® Contractor Series to create an aesthetically pleasing environment from both a visual and aural perspective, Enjoy!, a new restaurant in Apple Valley, MN, features a complete zoned sound system comprised of premium Harman products to create a relaxing dining experience.

JBL and Pro Media Combine Talents to Design Custom Sound System for Monster Park.
Demonstrating its unique ability to provide audio technologies that can surmount the most challenging outdoor environments, JBL and leading Bay Area contractor Pro Media have completed a new sound system at Monster Park, home of the San Francisco 49ers, one of the windiest, most unpredictable sounding stadiums in the NFL.

JBL Professional Adds PD5322/43 to Precision Directivity Speaker Lineup.
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.

Democrats and Republicans Alike Agree on the Superiority of JBL VERTEC® Line Array Systems.
While the 2004 Republican and Democratic National Conventions featured ideologies across the political spectrum, they both benefited from high-quality sound systems courtesy of Baltzell Audio Design, ATK/Audiotek Inc. and JBL VERTEC® line array speakers.

Lydrommet and JBL Professional Come Together for Major House of Worship Install in Europe.
In a shining example of JBL Professional’s growing acceptance in the European market, the new main hall and facilities for The Christian Church in Norway opened its doors on July 11, 2004. Capable of seating an audience of 7,500, Oslo-based LydRommet designed and installed an expansive concert-quality sound reinforcement system using a range of JBL loudspeakers, marketing the largest fixed installation sound system in Norway and one of Europe’s largest house of worship installations.

Advance Pro and JBL Professional Energize Winnipeg's True North Arena with AE Series Loudspeakers.
Underscoring its ability to offer precisely tailored loudspeaker technology to support a city’s major investment in a sports and entertainment arena, JBL Professional announced that it had teamed with Advance Pro of Winnipeg, Manitoba to outfit the new True North Arena with Application Engineered (AE) Series Loudspeakers.

Audio Visions Minnesota Lines up Polaris 50th Anniversary Event with JBL VERTEC® System.
In a high-powered example of JBL’s ability to equip regional audio service firms with “the right stuff”, rental sound company Audio Visions Minnesota recently used their JBL VERTEC® line array system for Polaris Industries’ Way Out Weekend, featuring major concert artists for audiences up to 20,000 persons.

JBL Professional Names Perry Celia Director of Sales, Eastern Region.
Extending the depth of its sales executive pool and reinforcing the reach of its territories, JBL Professional today named proven industry veteran Perry Celia to the position of Director of Sales, Eastern Region.

Ace Sound Designer Wade Wilson Says JBL LSR6300 Speakers Make for Smooth Sailing on Shark Tale.
Top sound designer Wade Wilson relied upon the balanced clarity of JBL LSR6328P loudspeakers with Room Mode Correction to create the sound environment on Dreamworks’ highly successful animated feature, Shark Tale which took the box office record for the largest October theatrical release in history.

Audio Quality for West Coast Fairs Gets Up To Speeda Sound with JBL VERTEC® Systems.
With the 2004 Fair season in full swing, Fresno, CA-based Speeda Sound is once again a major West Coast supplier of sound systems in this market. The company has furthered its established reputation with the addition of new JBL VERTEC® line array systems.

JBL Professional and Pro Media Leverage Adaptable Technology of PD5000 Series for Stanford University's Maples Arena.
Highlighting its ability to provide advanced, adaptable loudspeaker technology for any application, JBL Professional announced that it had assisted Lewitz and Associates in devising a sound system based on JBL PD5000 and AE Series loudspeakers for the complete renovation of Maples Arena.

SLS Productions and JBL VERTEC® Help 50 Cent Concert Sound Like a Million Bucks.
Highlighting the ease of use and superior sound quality of JBL Professional’s VERTEC® line array series, hip-hop superstar 50 Cent was on stage for the season’s first concert at the Dubai Country Club in Dubai, U.A.E. (United Arab Emirates), on September 9, 2004.

Richter Scale Productions and JBL Professional Boost Denver's Magness Arena with AE, PD Series Loudspeakers and VERTEC® Series Line Arrays.
Highlighting the industry’s most versatile and adaptable loudspeaker technologies, JBL Professional announced that it had provided a complement of AE and PD Series speakers to Richter Scale Productions for installation at the University of Denver’s Magness Arena.

Westbury National and Engineering Harmonics Optimizes Sound in Madison's Overture Hall with JBL Professional VERTEC® Line Arrays.
In an example of JBL Professional’s unique ability to provide systems integrators and their customers with high performance sound systems that deliver exceptional value, Westbury National and Engineering Harmonics of Toronto designed and installed a system for Madison, Wisconsin’s new Overture Hall. Featuring JBL’s VERTEC® line arrays, the new venue features symphony orchestra performances, but is also designed as a multi-use venue, requiring both power and versatility in the sound system.

Sound Image Fields Major JBL VERTEC® System for Jimmy Buffett Concert at Boston's Fenway Park.
Escondido, CA-based rental sound company Sound Image deployed a stadium-sized JBL VERTEC® line array system for Jimmy Buffett’s recent concerts which took place at Boston’s Fenway Park in September. The system, providing smooth and even coverage for 35,000 persons, demonstrated JBL’s reliability in outdoor stadium events—one of the most challenging environments for live sound.

Nashville's CTS Audio Adopts JBL VERTEC® System, Hosts Certified Factory Training.
Further strengthening JBL Professional’s leadership of the tour sound market, Franklin, TN-based CTS Audio recently purchased a new arena-sized JBL VERTEC system. Delivery and preparation of the new rig was followed by a certified technical training course for the company’s engineering staff with the first day focused at CTS’ shop and the second day at the Gaylord Entertainment Center rehearsal hall in Nashville, TN.

SFINX Experience Invests in NEW JBL VERTEC® Sound System
Leading Eastern European concert sound company’s Harman Pro system features JBL VERTEC line arrays, Crown I-Tech amps, and BSS digital system controllers.

Story Sound and Marco Borsato take Netherlands by Storm with JBL VERTEC® Line Array System.
In a shining example of JBL’s international acceptance as a leading provider of concert sound equipment for star-studded applications, renowned sound company Story Sound B.V. recently used JBL VERTEC® line arrays for a series of concerts featuring Dutch pop star Marco Borsato.

JBL Professional Releases NEW V3 DSP Preset Library, Array Calculator and EASE DLL’s for Worldwide VERTEC® System User Group.
Professional today announced the availability of a new suite of system design and operation tools for use with VERTEC line array systems. All-new DSP presets, expanded array DLL’s for use in EASE 4.0 acoustical modeling software, and an upgraded version of JBL’s Line Array Calculator are included in the package.

JBL Professional Expands Control® Contractor Line with In-wall Loudspeakers.
New additions to JBL Professional Control® Contractor family deliver high fidelity performance for demanding continuous output commercial applications.

JBL Professional Showcases NEW Additions to PD5000 Precision Directivity™ Loudspeakers at PLASA 2004.
New PD5000 loudspeakers deliver uncompromised performance and unprecedented versatility for a wide variety of fixed installations.

Renowned Soundmixer Chris Fogel Shakes the Bottom with JBL Professional LSR Loudspeakers for the Score of New Feature Film: 13 GOING ON 30
Chris Fogel, one of Hollywood’s A-list sound recording/mixing professionals, recently purchased JBL’s new LSR6300 studio monitors for surround mixing and recording of major feature film projects.

The New SRX700 Series from JBL Professional: High Performance loudspeakers Raisee Bar for Sound Quality in Portable Applications.
A breakthrough combination of light weight and high power capacity deliver unprecedented sound per pound ratio.

PA Plus ACES Nelly Furtado's Canadian Homecoming with JBL Professional VERTEC® Line Arrays.
Demonstrating the reliability of JBL VERTEC® line arrays in acoustically difficult venues, Toronto-based PA Plus handled the sound duties for pop star Nelly Furtado’s Canadian tour, which took place during July. The sound system for the tour featured 16 VERTEC VT4889 line array elements, powered by Crown I-Tech amplifiers.

OSA International Serves Up JBL VERTEC® Line Arrays at McDonald's Corporation Worldwide Convention.
In a unique demonstration of JBL VERTEC’s® ability to provide powerful, dynamic audio support while maintaining a discreet physical appearance for high-profile corporate staging events, rental sound provider On Stage Audio (OSA) International provided McDonald’s Corporation’s worldwide convention with its trademark high-quality audio services.

JBL Professional Adds Compact Monitor to the New LSR6300 Studio Monitor Line.
JBL Professional introduced an addition to the LSR6300 Studio Monitor line, the LSR6325P.

Stage Pro and JBL Professional VERTEC® Line Arrays Master the Elements at Country Jam 2004.
In an event demonstrating the resilience and versatility of the JBL VERTEC® line, Lawrence, KS-based Stage Pro handled full production responsibilities for Country Jam 2004 in Grand Junction, CO.

Metallica Tours Europe with Massive JBL VERTEC® System from SSE Hire LTD.
Popular rock group Metallica recently completed the European stadium leg of their “Madly In Anger” world tour, using one the largest touring JBL VERTEC® line array systems ever assembled.

Nathaniel Kunkel's Studio Without Walls Transports the Monitoring Experience to New Dimensions with JBL’S LSR6300 Series Monitors.
Nathaniel Kunkel, accomplished engineer and owner of Studio Without Walls, recently based the monitoring of his mobile studio concept around the new JBL LSR6300 Series.

Maryland Sound Supports World War II Memorial Dedication with JBL VERTEC System.
Demonstrating the dual advantages of superior sound and discreet appearance, Baltimore, MD-based Maryland Sound brought its many years of experience to the dedication of the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.

JBL Professional VERTEC® Series Line Arrays and Acoutech Bring Power and Versatility to Latin Music Awards.
Highlighting the worldwide acceptance and success of its VERTEC® Line Arrays, JBL Professional announced that the Florida-based rental sound firm Acoutech successfully deployed a range of VERTEC systems at the 2004 Billboard Latin Music Awards.

Scorpio Sound Wins Over Crowd at WBCN River Rave with JBL VERTEC® System.
Underscoring the high performance of JBL’s VERTEC® line array systems in acoustically challenging live sound environments, West Bridgewater, MA-based Scorpio Sound provided top-quality sound at the Ninth Annual WBCN River Rave on May 30. Held in Mansfield, MA’s Tweeter Center, the daylong show included high-profile rock acts like Jane’s Addiction, Beck, and AFI.

First Baptist Church Starts off on Right Note with High-End JBL Sound System.
Brand-new Ford Audio house of worship installation combines AE Series with Control® Contractor Series to achieve sound worthy of praise

Behind the Music: GRAMMY® HQ Gears Up Board Room with State of the Art Surround Sound System from Harman Pro Group.
Upgrading its boardroom for listening to music worthy of winning a GRAMMY® Award, the Recording Academy worked with a team of legendary talent including Phil Ramone, George Augspurger, John Eargle, and engineers from Harman Pro Group.

Argosy Casino Wins Big with JBL Professional Control® Contractor Series.
Demonstrating the value an intelligent, fully integrated loudspeaker system can add to an expansive gaming environment, Telcom Services Installation, Inc. (TSI) recently implemented a wealth of Crown-powered JBL Control® Contractor speakers at the Argosy Casino in the Kansas City, MO area.

Meeting Services Brings Music to Weekend Community Festival with help of JBL Professional VERTEC® Series.
Demonstrating how JBL VERTEC® line array systems are ideal for urban applications where space is a premium and noise control is a priority, San Pedro, CA recently hosted a two-day outdoor music festival for an audience of more than 5,000 at the Port of Los Angeles.

JBL® to sponsor Legendary Musician Eric Clapton on Upcoming North American Concert Tour.
JBL, the leading manufacturer of professional and consumer loudspeakers, today announced it is the official sponsor of the upcoming North American summer tour of Eric Clapton, one of the most influential musicians in rock-music history.

ATK/AUDIOTEK and JBL VERTEC® Line Arrays Bring American Country Music to the World.
Demonstrating the broad acceptance of its system products for high-profile special events, JBL announces that its VERTEC line arrays are in use by prominent sound system provider ATK/AudioTek Inc. to support the 39th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.

JBL Professional's VERTEC® Line Arrays Annointed by Audio Analysts for Huge Easter Celebration at Houston's Minute Maid Park.
Reinforcing the consistent performance and road-tested versatility of JBL Professional’s VERTEC® Line Arrays, leading event sound provider Audio Analysts recently implemented the system for one of the world’s largest Easter celebrations.

Producer Frankie Sullivan Gives a Lift to Starbucks Campaign with New JBL LSR6300 Loudspeakers.
Frankie Sullivan, producer and founding member of the iconic rock band, Survivor, is lending his invigorating touch to a $10 million Starbucks Coffee television campaign featuring the band and their hit single, Eye of the Tiger.

SE Systems and JBL Professional VERTEC® Line Arrays Cultivate the Roots of Americana Music at Merlefest 2004.
SE Systems here provided comprehensive sound reinforcement services for this year’s Merlefest, an annual event that draws more than 75,000 bluegrass and acoustic music fans from around the nation.

Mid-America Sound Lets the Good Times Roll with JBL Professional VERTEC® Line Arrays at Universal Orlando's Mardi Gras Festival.
Highlighting the performance and versatility of JBL Professional’s VERTEC® line array technology, Mid-America Sound has recently installed JBL VT4889 full-size enclosures at Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras Festival.

JBL Professional VERTEC® Series Line Arrays and Clair Brothers Stop the Show at Atlantic City's Showboat Casino.
Reaffirming the performance superiority and unmatched versatility and reliability of JBL’s VERTEC Series line arrays, industry-leading sound provider, Clair Brothers Systems, has just completed the installation of a new JBL Professional VERTEC system at the Mississippi Ballroom of the Showboat Casino in Atlantic City.

JBL Professional Unveils New JRX100i Line for Installation Applications at NSCA Expo 2004.
Responding to the demand for performance value at the entry-level of professional-grade installed sound, JBL Professional today introduced its new JRX100 Install (JRX100i) loudspeakers at the 2004 NSCA Expo. The new installation series includes the JRX112Mi and JRX115i, both of which are ideal for a wide variety of applications especially for clubs, lounges, houses of worship and educational institutions.

JBL Professional's New C24CT Microplus Loudspeakers make their Maiden Voyage on the Super Ship“QUEEN MARY II”.
Demonstrating its ability to design great sounding, aesthetically pleasing loudspeakers for the most demanding and challenging environments, JBL Professional today announced the recent installation of 1400 JBL Professional Control® Contractor C24CT MicroPlus loudspeakers on the brand new super ship, the “Queen Mary II”.

JBL Professional Expands Control® Contractor Line with 2004 NSCA Introduction of New In-Wall Loudspeakers.
New additions to JBL Professional Control® Contractor family deliver high fidelity performance for demanding continuous output commercial applications.

JBL Professional Introduces New Additions to PD5000 Precision Directivity™ Loudspeakers at NSCA EXPO 2004.
New PD5000 loudspeakers deliver uncompromised performance and unprecedented versatility for a wide variety of fixed installations.

JBL Professional Precision Directivity PD5000 Loudspeakers Perform at Science Spectrum Omni Theater.
Underscoring the sonic performance and installation versatility of its new Precision Directivity™ PD line of advanced loudspeakers, JBL Professional today announced the recent successful installation of six PD5200/95 mid-high systems, six CST21DQ Diamond Quad Array Low Frequency systems, and four Dual 18” 4642A Subwoofers at the Science Spectrum Omni Theater in Lubbock, Texas.

JBL Professional and Crown International Close the Loop on Digital Audio with Digital B-Chain.
JBL Professional and Crown International today announced its advanced Digital B-Chain (DBC™) audio networking and performance technology. With Digital B-Chain, exhibitors will be able to experience enhanced digital audio performance and control.

Digital B-Chain Networked Cinema Audio System from JBL Professional and Crown International Gains Strong Early Support in Critical Market.
Reaffirming the sonic, economic and management advantages of its new Digital B-Chain cinema sound system, JBL Professional and Crown International are experiencing early adoption as the worldwide cinema market braces for the emerging era of digital cinema.

JBL Professional and Crown International Enrich Movie-Going Experience at Marcus Theaters with Digital B-Chain for Ultrscreen®.
Opening night of Mel Gibson’s “Passion of the Christ” in Elgin, Illinois last month also marked the premiere of Marcus Theater’s remarkable, three-story tall Elgin Fox UltraScreen Cineplex. The evening also served as the most recent installation of JBL Professional and Crown International’s Digital B-Chain (DBC™) digital audio sound system that delivers massive advances in system performance and manageability and enables cinemas to provide highly compelling digital sound without having to make the switchover to digital cinema.

U.K.'s Concert Sound LTD. Relies on JBL VERTEC® System for Eric Clapton 2003-04 Tours
Concert Sound Ltd., one of Europe's premier audio rental companies, has selected JBL's VERTEC VT4889 system for worldwide live sound use. The decision to deploy VERTEC for upcoming European and North American tours by legendary performer Eric Clapton comes after a successful run of events in Japan during November and December.

NEW JRX100 Series from JBL Professional Debuts at Anaheim NAMM.
With the cost conscious user in mind, JBL announced the introduction of the JRX100 series for musicians, DJs and other users of live sound reinforcement speakers at the Winter NAMM Show. The JRX100 series offers a complete line of quality live sound reinforcement speakers at an affordable price.

JBL Professional NOW SHIPPING LSR6300 Studio Monitors.
JBL Professional announced shipment of the LSR6300 Series line of studio monitors at the NAMM show in Anaheim. The new line incorporates patented transducer technologies and revolutionary RMC™ Room Mode Correction system to minimize the effect of standing waves and acoustic problems in the production environment. The result is more accurate performance at the mix position in any size control room.

NEW JBL VERTEC® System for Shibuya O-East in Tokyo.
The grand opening of Shibuya O-East on December 24th showcased a new JBL VERTEC® line array system. Installed in December 2003 last month during an extensive remodeling, the new sound system will provide concert audio support for a wide range of shows in the 1,200-person capacity facility located in Tokyo’s Shibuya district. The JBL system was specified by Osaka’s Knuckle Port, an innovative design and installation firm specializing in sound, lighting and video facilities for entertainment venues.