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South Africa's Kingston Sound Serves Women's Day Event With New JBL VERTEC® Speaker System
NORTHRIDGE, CALIFORNIA, December 20, 2006 — Demonstrating the precision and full coverage of JBL Professional VERTEC® line arrays, Kingston Sound recently supplied stage production, lighting and sound for the Women’s Day Event held at Kingsmead Cricket Stadium in Durban, located on the eastern coast of South Africa.

Brazil's R4 Revs Up International Auto Show With JBL VERTEC® Line Array System
In a high-profile project that underscores the worldwide acceptance of JBL Professional VERTEC® line arrays as the market leader in performance and versatility, Sao Paulo-based R4 Som recently provided a VERTEC line array system for the 24th Salao Internacional do Automovel 2006 (International Automobile Expo).

JBL Professional Appoints Paul Bauman As Director, Tour Sound Product And Application Engineering
In a strategic move that demonstrates JBL Professional’s commitment to providing the world’s most innovative and reliable loudspeaker systems for live sound applications, JBL has appointed Paul Bauman to the position of Director, Tour Sound Product and Application Engineering.

Bruce Sugar Finds The Sweet Spot With JBL Professional LSR4300 Series 5.1 Surround System
Underscoring JBL Professional LSR4300 studio monitors as the best in class when it comes to sonic integrity and price performance, recording and mix engineer Bruce Sugar recently installed a JBL LSR4300 5.1 surround sound system.

Legendary Pianist/Composer Alan Pasqua Takes To The Road With JBL Professional Eon G2 Loudspeakers
Reinforcing JBL Professionals’ revolutionary EON loudspeakers as the premiere portable PA solution for the world’s greatest musicians, legendary pianist/composer Alan Pasqua has purchased two EON G2 powered 15-inch loudspeakers for use as his personal stage monitors.

Tricorne Audio, Inc. Takes Sound To New Heights With Installation Of JBL Control 321 Loudspeakers At Zion Lutheran Church’s Christian Life Center
NORTHRIDGE, CALIFORNIA, November 6, 2006 — Underscoring the pattern control and ease of installation of the JBL Professional Control® Contractor Series, Zion Lutheran Church’s Christian Life Center in Grand Rapids, MN recently underwent a retrofit of its audio system courtesy of Fargo, ND-based Tricorne Audio.

JBL Professional Names Buzz Goodwin Executive Vice President Of Sales
NORTHRIDGE, CALIFORNIA, November 21, 2006 — Underscoring its intent to aggressively expand sales in existing business channels, while simultaneously developing new market opportunities for its line of professional loudspeakers, JBL Professional today announced the appointment of industry veteran Buzz Goodwin to the position of Executive Vice President of Sales.

Northeastern Production Systems Outfits New Performing Arts Center In Upstate New York With JBL Professional VERTEC® Line Arrays
NORTHRIDGE, CALIFORNIA, November 24, 2006 — Reinforcing the power and accuracy of JBL Professional VERTEC® line arrays in performance venue applications, Northeastern Production Systems has installed a complete sound, lighting and video system at the Marvin Sands-Constellation Brands Performing Arts Center in Canandaigua, NY. The sound reinforcement system features VERTEC line arrays and SRX712M stage monitors.

JBL Professional VERTEC® Owner Sound Image Wins 2006 Parnelli Award For Sound Company Of The Year
NORTHRIDGE, CALIFORNIA, November 1, 2006 —The Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa in Austin, TX opened its doors to guests in June 2006 with a well-concealed yet great-sounding Control 300 Series loudspeaker system. San Antonio-based Sound Distributors, Inc. installed an audio system comprised of JBL Control 321CT in-ceiling loudspeakers in the two ballrooms at the resort.

Sound Distributors, Inc. Outfits Ballrooms At Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort And Spa With JBL Professional Control 300 Series Loudspeakers
NORTHRIDGE, CALIFORNIA, November 1, 2006 —The Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa in Austin, TX opened its doors to guests in June 2006 with a well-concealed yet great-sounding Control 300 Series loudspeaker system. San Antonio-based Sound Distributors, Inc. installed an audio system comprised of JBL Control 321CT in-ceiling loudspeakers in the two ballrooms at the resort.

JBL Professional Goes To Washington D.C. For “Grammys On The Hill^SM ” Event Featuring Kelly Clarkson
NORTHRIDGE, CALIFORNIA, October 31, 2006 — Demonstrating the world-class performance and sonic integrity of JBL Professional loudspeakers, two-time GRAMMY® Award winner Kelly Clarkson performed in the “GRAMMYs On The Hill^SM ” event in Washington D.C. on September 6.

P.A. Plus Delivers Power And Glory With JBL Professional VERTEC® Line Arrays At “Just Give Me Jesus” Event In Toronto
NORTHRIDGE, CALIFORNIA, November 2, 2006 — In a unique showcase of the ease of use and unmatched audio fidelity of JBL Professional VERTEC® line arrays, rental sound company P.A. Plus Productions recently provided a live audio system for “Just Give Me Jesus,” an inspirational event featuring Anne Graham Lotz, daughter of renowned evangelist Billy Graham, at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto.

SE Systems Wins Best Touring Production T.E.C. Award For Alison Krauss And Union Station Tour
SE Systems cites use of JBL Professional VERTEC® line array loudspeakers as key factor in the tour’s success. JBL VERTEC® system owner SE Systems of Greensboro, NC has been named the recipient of a 2006 TEC Award for Outstanding Creative Achievement in Tour Sound Production for the North American tour of Alison Krauss and Union Station, featuring Jerry Douglas.

Meeting Services Fields JBL Professional VERTEC® DP Compact Powered Line Arrays And New VP Series At ESRI International User Conference
In the first field use of JBL Professional’s new VERTEC® DP Series compact powered line arrays, audio-visual rental company Meeting Services provided technical production and A.V. requirements for the 26th Annual ESRI International User Conference at the San Diego Convention Center.

Firehouse Productions Powers Nine Inch Nails “Live: With Teeth” Tour With JBL Professional VERTEC® Line Arrays
Demonstrating the unmatched power and controllability of JBL Professional VERTEC® line arrays, New York-based Firehouse Productions has supplied a VERTEC system for the 2006 Nine Inch Nails “Live: With Teeth” North American tour. Providing front of house engineering duties was veteran mixer Pete Keppler.

New Harman Pro Group Products Make Theatrical Market Debut With HiQnet™ At World Premiere Of ‘Primal Twang’
The world premiere of Primal Twang, a theatrical music production that highlights the legacy of the guitar, debuted at San Diego’s North Park Theatre September 7-10. Leading rental sound company Meeting Services provided a HiQnet™ sound reinforcement system for the performance, which included the first U.S. theatrical-industry deployment of JBL Professional’s new VP (Venue Performance) Series loudspeakers, as well as the first American use of the Soundcraft Vi6™ digital console.

Sirius Showequipment AG Provides JBL Professional VERTEC® Line Array System For Papal Address In Munich
In a unique demonstration of the power and ease of use of JBL Professional’s VERTEC® Series line arrays, leading sound company Sirius Showequipment AG recently provided a massive VERTEC-led audio system at an address by Pope Benedict XVI in Munich, Germany.

Pro Media/Ultrasound Kicks Off Football Season With Jbl Professional Loudspeaker System At Stanford Stadium
In a project that reinforces JBL Professional as the manufacturer of the world’s most versatile, controllable and powerful loudspeakers, systems integrator Pro Media/Ultrasound recently installed an audio system in the brand new Stanford Stadium on the campus of Stanford University in California

AdLib Audio Electrifies London’s Trafalgar Square With JBL Professional VERTEC® Sound System
London’s fabled Trafalgar Square recently played host to a series of live music events, with Sound reinforcement services provided by AdLib Audio Hires of Liverpool.

JBL Professional Introduces VLA Calculator To Support Designing Sytems With New VLA Series Loudspeakers
Reinforcing JBL Professional’s commitment to providing system designers with a wide variety of support tools, JBL is introducing the VLA Calculator software package for its new Variable Line Array loudspeaker series.

Professional Announces Availability Of Venue Performance Series Accessories
Rounding out its successful VP (Venue Performance) Series loudspeaker product line, JBL Professional is announcing that a wide range of accessories to complement the VP Series is now available. The accessories include products designed to enable easy rigging, transportability and protection.

Tweeter Center Improves Community Relations With New VERTEC ® Line Arrays From JBL Professional
Highlighting JBL Professional’s ability to deliver versatile and powerful loudspeaker technology for demanding fixed-venue challenges, Pro Sound Service has installed new VERTEC® line arrays and AE Series loudspeakers at the Tweeter Center in Mansfield, MA for the 2006 summer concert and event season.

Scorpio Sound Supports Explosive July 4th For Boston Pops And Aerosmith With JBL VERTEC ® Line Arrays
A crowd estimated by police to be 500,000 strong celebrated Independence Day at and around Boston’s renowned Hatch Shell, an outdoor concert venue adjacent to the Charles River near downtown, by listening to the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra and Aerosmith rockers Steven Tyler and Joe Perry.

Maryland Sound Enjoys Continued Success With New Powered VERTEC® Line Arrays From JBL Professional
Underscoring JBL Professional’s commitment to providing the world’s leading sound companies with the industry’s most powerful and versatile loudspeaker systems, Maryland Sound International (MSI) recently purchased an additional 36 JBL VERTEC® VT4888DP-AN midsize powered line array loudspeakers.

JBL Professional Brings Line Array Technology To Systems Integration Market With Introduction Of VLA Series
Building on the proven success of its legendary VERTEC® line array series and the popular Precision Directivity Series, JBL Professional today introduced the new Variable Line Array (VLA) Series loudspeakers.

JBL Professional Takes LSR4300 Series Studio Monitors To “5.1 And Beyond” With Addition Of JBL LSR4312SP Subwoofer
At this year’s PLASA exhibition, JBL Professional officially brings its revolutionary LSR4300 studio monitor series to 5.1 surround sound environments and beyond with the delivery of the LSR4312SP subwoofer.

JBL Professional Resets The Industry Standard — Bows New And Improved Control® 1 PRO Two-way Compact Loudspeaker With Mounting Accessiroes Included
In an introduction that immediately resets the bar for high-value, high-performance utility loudspeakers, JBL Professional today introduced the new and improved Control® 1 Pro two-way compact loudspeaker.

Terra Vista Media, Inc. Goes 5.1 With The New JBL LSR4312SP Powered Subwoofer
Reinforcing JBL Professional LSR4300 Series studio monitors as the loudspeaker of choice for audio post-production applications, Long Beach, CA-based Terra Vista Media, Inc. recently added an LSR4312SP subwoofer to its LSR4300 studio monitor system. The addition completes Terra Vista’s 5.1 setup, which will be used for the company’s surround sound projects.

Elektrofilm Surrounds Itself With JBL LSR Studio Monitors In Major Upgrade Of Its Post Suites
Demonstrating its ability to provide advanced technology in a cost-effective package for today’s state-of-the-art facilities, JBL Professional announced that it had outfitted eleven Elektrofilm Digital Studios with two LSR6328P studio monitor systems and nine LSR4326P surround sound systems.

JBL Professional Screenarray® Cinema Technology Receives Third U.S. Patent
Demonstrating the company’s commitment to innovation in the cinema sound market, JBL Professional has been awarded U.S. patent protection on its ScreenArray® cinema loudspeaker technology

Pacific Soundwaves Outfits New Feature Film Mix Room With JBL Pro Screenarray Cienema Loudspeakers
Demonstrating the ability of JBL Professional ScreenArray® loudspeakers to accurately reproduce and consistently translate film soundtracks, post-production company Pacific Soundwaves has outfitted its feature film mix stage in Burbank, CA with JBL ScreenArray loudspeakers.

Farber sound helps Lifetouch Celebrate 70th Anniversary with
JBL Professional Concert Sound System
Farber Sound of Medina, MN recently supplied a concert sound system including various JBL loudspeakers for the 70th Anniversary celebration of Lifetouch, the largest employee-owned photography company in the world.

Scorpions Rock Cyprus With JBL VERTEC® System From MKG Touring Technologies
The band’s July 23 outdoor show at Tsirium Stadium in Limassol, Cyprus was handled by rental firm MKG Touring Technologies, with the company’s JBL VERTEC® VT4888 mid-size line array system.

World's Biggest Music Festival, Rock In Rio 2006 Served by Gabisom with JBL VECTEC® Line Array System.
Gabisom Audio Equipment of Sao Paolo, Brasil provided concert audio services for the world's biggest music festival, Rock In Rio Lisboa 2006, held at Bela Vista Park in Lisbon, Portugal.

Ride on Non-Profit Organization Employs JBL Professional EON Series Loudspeakers for Fundraising Events.
Demonstrating the power and portability of the revolutionary JBL EON loudspeaker series, non-profit organization Ride On recently used a pair of EON15-G2 and a pair of EON10-G2 powered speakers for its "Barn Dance" fundraising event, held on July 8.

Mix Engineer Jason Goldstein and JBL LSR6300 Series Monitors Make the Music Real.
Demonstrating how honesty can have its own rewards, a faithful sounding monitor is a must-have in any engineer's toolset.

South Africa's Moreleta Dutch Reformed Church Commissions New JBL VERTEC DP Series Powered Line Array System.
The Moreleta Park Dutch Reformed Church in Pretoria, South Africa recently commissioned a new JBL VERTEC DP Series powered line array system with JBL DrivePackÆ technology and HiQnet^TM networking for their new 7,200-seat auditorium.

French Rental Firm Digiteac Fields JBL VERTEC System ad New JBL VP Series Premium Portable Loudspeakers for Geneva's Festiac 2006.
The Festilac 2006 festival, staged in Geneva, Switzerland June 21-24, was serviced by innovative French sound rental company, Digiteac Industrie with JBL VERTEC, VRX and VP Series loudspeaker systems.

Dynaco Commemorates Venezuela's Independence Day with VERTEC® Line Array System Powered by JBL Drivepack® Technology.
Corporacion Dynaco C.A., one of Venezuela's premier rental sound companies,
served a 55,000-person audience on July 5 as the Latin American nation
celebrated its Independence Day.

Sun Light & Sound Productions Plays "All Night Long" for Lionel Richie in Dubai with VERTEC Line Arrays From JBL Professional.
Dubai's Aviation Club, a tennis stadium that doubles as a live performance venue for music lovers in the U.A.E. (United Arab Emirates) recently hosted Lionel Richie in concert.

Sun Light & Sound Devoted to JBL VERTEC® In Dubai.
As part of their recent 2005-06 inter-continental tour of major performing arts
venues, the world-renowned Shaolin Monks included a stop at the Madinath
Jumeirah MPV Arena (Dubai, U.A.E.).

On Stage Audio Rings in Fox's Fall TV Season with JBL Professional VERTEC® Line Arrays at New York Upfront Event.
Demonstrating the interoperability of JBL Professional loudspeaker lines, leading
sound company On Stage Audio recently provided the audio system for the Fox
Broadcasting Company's annual Upfront presentation, held May 18 at the
Armory in New York City.

World Cup Opening Ceremony Gets "Sirius" with JBL VERTEC® Line Array Systems.
The 18th FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Assocation) World Cup™
got underway at the 66,000-seat Allianz Arena Stadium in Munich, Germany
with a colorful, imaginative opening ceremony.

JBL Professional Introduces New MRX500 Series Couples Light Weight with Legendary Performance.
In an introduction that comprehensively ratchets up performance value in the portable PA category, JBL Professional today introduced the new MRX500 Series that is lighter, more compact, better performing and better value than any speaker system in its class.

JBL Professional Receives MUSIKMESSE INTERNATIONAL Press Award for Best Club PA with VRX900 Series.
At Musikmesse in Frankfurt, Germany, JBL Professional was the recipient of a MIPA (Musikmesse International Press Award) in the Best Club PA category for its VRX900 portable line array series.

JBL Professional Expands VERTEC® Series with New Powered and Passive Line Array Loudspeakers.
New compact powered three-way and subwoofer pair, along with a new dual 18" passive subwoofer, set new standards in power, performance and versatility.

JJGA and ATK/AUDIOTEK Collaborate Tt Provide Multi-Purpose Outdoor Audio Systems for the City of Brea.
JBL Professional Control 25AV loudspeakers are distributed over eight zones throughout the City’s downtown district.

Abe V. Systems Enjoys Continued Success in New York Area with Addition of JBL Professional VERTEC® VT4889 Line Array System.
Demonstrating the unmatched power and versatility of the JBL Professional VERTEC® line array series, Abe V. Systems of the Bronx, NY, recently purchased a full VERTEC VT4889 line array system after evaluating numerous options.

AMEX Audio Stars with JBL Professional VERTEC® Line Array System.
When TV producers for Superstar 2006, one of the most prestigious live televised shows in Slovakia, were seeking concert-quality audio services, Amex Audio was chosen to provide all necessary audio production services from their extensive inventory.

JBL Professional Appoints Industry Veteran Blair McNair to Position of
Installed Sound Field Engineer.
JBL Professional today announced that it has appointed industry veteran Blair McNair to the position of Installed Sound Field Engineer.

JBL Professional Appoints Michael Trimble to Position of Market Development Engineer, Asia/Africa/Middle East.
JBL Professional announced today that it has appointed Michael Trimble to the position of Market Development Engineer, Asia/Africa/Middle East.

Power Plus Sound & Lighting Brings the Sounds of Summer to San Diego with JBL Professional VERTEC® Line Arrays.
Demonstrating both the premium audio fidelity and practical aspects of the JBL Professional VERTEC® line array series, full-service production company Power Plus Sound & Lighting, Inc. of Vista, CA has purchased JBL VERTEC line array systems for use with its key clients.

JBL Professional Augments Successful VRX Series Portable Line Arrays with Introduction of VRX915M Stage Monitor.
Adding to the versatile and powerful VRX portable line array series, JBL Professional is introducing the VRX915M two-way floor monitor. The VRX915M is a 15-inch stage monitor designed for live performance, corporate audio/video staging and sound rental companies.

Kelley Technologies Makes A Sure Bet with JBL Professional Control 300 Series at Red Rock Casino Resort Spa in Las Vegas.
In an example of the consistent directivity and high fidelity of the JBL Professional Control 300 Series large format in-ceiling loudspeakers, Network Installation Corp.’s wholly owned subsidiary Kelley Technologies recently designed and installed an expansive audio/video system at the new Red Rock Casino Resort Spa in Las Vegas, NV.

Ascent Media Management Services Outfits New Audio Rooms with JBL Professional Studio Monitors and Cinema Loudspeakers.
In a project that brings together world-class talent with the sonic intelligence and reliability of JBL Professional loudspeakers, Ascent Media Management Services has outfitted its new Digital Media Data Center in Burbank, CA with JBL LSR6300 Series studio monitors.

Crown and JBL Professional Introduce Dedicated Cinema Amplifier Series.
Crown International and JBL Professional announced their new line of amplifiers dedicated for use in cinema sound systems, the DSi Series.

Italy's Madema Supplies New VERTEC® System frpm JBL Professional for Prestigious Auditorium Parco Della Musica.
Building on the global success of the VERTEC® line array series, JBL Professional announces the successful deployment of its midsize VT4888 line array system at Rome’s legendary Auditorium Parco della Musica by Madema Spa. Located in Rome, Madema specializes in concert-quality audio system design and rental projects where high fidelity and advanced technology are a priority.

JBL Professional Adds New Compact Powered Models to VERTEC® Line.
Building on the continued worldwide success of the VERTEC® product line, JBL Professional has introduced the new VT4887ADP three-way line array element and VT4881ADP powered subwoofer.

New JBL Professional Powered and Passive VERTEC® Subwoofers Feature Ultra-Long Excursion 18” Transducer.
In an engineering breakthrough that adds to the power and versatility of JBL Professional’s VERTEC® line array series, the company has developed an innovative Ultra Long Excursion 460mm (18”) transducer with 2000 watts continuous (AES), 8000 watts peak power handling capacity.

JBL Professional VERTEC® and PD Series Provide Inspirational Sound to
Compass Point Bible Church.
Highlighting its ability to provide the church market with carefully configured loudspeaker systems that meet the dual demands of cost effectiveness and high performance, JBL Professional announced it had provided VERTEC® line arrays working in conjunction with Precision Directivity Series loudspeakers to Yake Engineered Systems of Kitchener, Ontario for an installation at Compass Point Bible Church in Burlington, Ontario.

King Center Redesigns Performance Space with JBL VERTEC® VT4888 Line Arrays.
Demonstrating the power and flexibility of JBL VERTEC® Series line arrays, the King Center for the Performing Arts in Melbourne, FL recently underwent a $1.3 million renovation to create a space more conducive to live performances.

Pro Media Brings Major League Audio to Stockton Arena with JBL Professional Sound System.
Bringing leading-edge sound usually only attributed to major league NBA/NHL arenas, Hercules, CA-based Pro Media recently installed an expansive, high-fidelity JBL Professional sound system at Stockton Arena.

Video Equipment Rentals (VER) Expands Audio Rentals with Addition of
JBL VERTEC® VT4889 System.
Video Equipment Rentals (VER), the largest nationally-located AV/broadcast and audio equipment rental company in the USA with 16 offices nationwide, recently purchased a new JBL VERTEC® system, adding to its extensive audio equipment inventory available for rent to sound reinforcement firms, corporate show designers and special-event audio teams.

ATK Scores with JBL VERTEC® at SUPER BOWL XL.
ATK/Audiotek (Burbank, CA) is providing a complete concert sound reinforcement package for the Sprint Super Bowl XL Halftime Show, to be televised live from Detroit's Ford Field, February 5th on ABC at 6 p.m. EST. The Rolling Stones, currently touring the world with veteran sound mixer Dave Natale, will headline the halftime extravaganza.

JBL Professional Awards 2005 "Rep of the Year" to HP Marketing.
HP Marketing has been named the recipient of JBL Professional’s Rep of the Year Award for 2005.

JBL Professional LSR4300 Series Studio Monitors get Apple MacIntosh Software Control.
Bringing the revolutionary functionality of its new LSR4300 Series studio monitors to an even broader base of recording customers, JBL Professional today announced LSR4300 Control Center Software for the Apple Macintosh OSX platform.

Internally Sound Spreads the Word with JBL Professional VRX Series Loudspeakers.
In a unique demonstration of the flexibility and power of the JBL Professional VRX Series, Milan, TN-based Internally Sound has recently completed a number of house of worship installs using the VRX portable line array system.

MSI Rings In the New Year at Times Square with Help from JBL VERTEC® Line Arrays.
Demonstrating to the world the high power and flexibility of the JBL VERTEC® Series line arrays, leading audio provider MSI (Maryland Sound International) supplied a top-quality sound system for the festivities on New Year’s Eve at Times Square.

Cream and JBL Professional Take Manhattan with VERTEC® Line Array Syatem.
Leading audio provider Sound Image supplied an expansive sound system for three sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden.

JBL Professional Drives the Sound of Music in 2005.
While 2006 marks JBL Professional’s 60th year of loudspeaker innovation in all facets of entertainment, the company has remained the loudspeaker choice of artists worldwide through a variety of events and installs that took place in 2005.

JBL Professional Extends DrivePack® Technology to New Venue Performance Series Powered Loudspeaker Systems.
Bringing JBL DrivePack® technology to an even broader variety of applications, the company is introducing its Venue Performance (VP) Series of powered loudspeaker systems. Designed for portable or fixed installation sound reinforcement applications where high output, low distortion, and the highest quality sound is required, the VP Series is compliant with Harman Professional’s HiQnet System Architect™ software for remote control and monitoring.