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For text and photo files go to the JBL Press Room at: http://www.jblpro.com/pressroom WORTHEN ARENA STEPS UP GAME WITH NEW JBL VERTEC LINE ARRAY SYSTEM COURTESY OF IRC AUDIO NORTHRIDGE, CALIFORNIA, December 11, 2007 Reinforcing the ability of JBL Professional VERTEC line array loudspeakers to provide professional-grade performance in permanent installations, Indianapolis, IN-based IRC Audio designed and installed a new sound system for Worthen Arena at Ball State University. The arena is home to Ball States basketball and volleyball teams, as well as a variety of concerts and university events. Because of spatial constraints in the existing structure, IRC Audio chose VERTEC VT4887 compact line arrays for their small size and light weight. In total, 28 VT4887 line array elements are arranged in four arrays (two with six and two with eight) in a circular configuration directly beneath the main scoreboard. Additionally, a cluster of three JBL AM6215/95 loudspeakers provides down fill coverage, while two ASB6128 subwoofers provide additional low-frequency output. Crown I-Tech amplifiers power the system. The entire system had to exist under the scoreboard and hang off the existing framing, said Michael Petrucci, Senior Designer, IRC Audio. So we needed to find a loudspeaker system that was not any bigger or heavier than the previous system, but was an upgrade in performance with improved fidelity and increased acoustical
IRC Audio recently upgraded the audio system at Ball State Universitys Worthen Arena with JBL VERTEC line arrays.

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output. The VT4887s are actually smaller and lighter than the previous loudspeakers, but provide much higher output power capabilities. The new system is also scalable and can be organized into a variety of setups for different events. We pre-designed a number of coverage zones and configurations for the system, which can be scaled for anything from a fundraising dinner to basketball games, Petrucci said. The annual commencement ceremony is probably the fullest workout this system gets. Since completion of the installation, the new JBL loudspeaker system has met and exceeded both designer and client expectations. The system has worked out extremely well, Petrucci said. We have had no problems scaling the system for different events, and the performance of the VERTEC and AE Series loudspeakers has been tremendous. For more information on IRC Audio, please visit www.ircaudio.com or call 317-8496887. About JBL Professional: Headquartered in Northridge, California, JBL Professional is the worlds leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of professional loudspeakers for recording and broadcast, musician, cinema, touring sound, commercial sound and contracting applications. 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: The Harman Pro Group (www.harmanpro.com) is the worlds largest provider of professional audio products and system solutions for commercial sound, contracting, tour sound, recording and broadcast, musician, portable PA and cinema applications. The Group is headquartered in Northridge, California and includes industry leaders AKG Acoustics, BSS Audio, Crown International, dbx, DigiTech, JBL Professional, Lexicon, Soundcraft, and Studer. The Group is part of Harman International Industries, Incorporated (NYSE: HAR), a leading supplier of high-quality, high fidelity audio products and infotainment systems for the automotive, home and professional markets. ###

For additional information, contact: Travis McGee Griffin Integrated Communications (212) 481-3456 ext. 24 Tmcgee@griffinpr.com December 10, 2009 For Immediate Release
Daktronics Completes Major Install At Minor League Hockey Arena With JBL AE Series Loudspeakers
NORTHRIDGE, California Daktronics recently completed an installation at the Allen Event Center in Allen, Texas, using 25 JBL AM4215/95 loudspeakers placed every 30 feet to deliver even sound throughout the bowl seating area. The sound system is powered by Crown CT1200 amplifiers and uses an assortment of Harman products in to reach into the Arenas bar and lounge area. One of the largest manufacturers of LED video boards, Daktronics has used JBL loudspeakers for more than 30 years in all different types of installations. For the Allen Event Center, Daktronics was faced with the task of installing a sound system that could be played individually in the bar or lounge area for private parties, but also have the ability to be integrated into the larger system for hockey games and public skating events. Having used JBL loudspeakers such a long period of time, system consultant and installer Doug Dodge was familiar with JBLs sonic integrity, and he knew that the AM4215/95s would be the best solution for the application. The biggest reasons for choosing the JBL speakers were great sound and affordability, Dodge said. They provide excellent performance for an affordable price, and they make the system at the Allen Event Center very loud and intelligible at the same time. One of the biggest challenges faced by Daktronics during the installation was the time frame. The system was going up along with all of the other construction that came with building the hockey arena and meant that Daktroniks had to work around the other companies installation schedule, but finish in the same amount of time. We had to hang all of the speakers and wire everything on a very short deadline, continued Dodge. That was another major reason for choosing JBL: they are very easy to install, and they all went up very quickly. Daktronics installed a JBL AE Series loudspeaker system at the Allen Event Center in Texas. In addition to the JBL loudspeakers and Crown amplifiers, the system included the use of AKG microphones. With the array of Harman products in use, Daktronics was able to utilize Harmans HiQnet System Architect to easily plug and play the system.
JBL is a unit of Harman International Industries, Incorporated (www.harman.com). Harman International Industries, Incorporated designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of audio and infotainment products for the automotive, consumer and professional markets. Harman International maintains a strong presence in the Americas, Europe and Asia, and employs more than 11,000 people worldwide. The Harman International family of brands includes AKG, Audioaccess, Becker, BSS, Crown, dbx, DigiTech, Harman Kardon, Infinity, JBL, Lexicon, Mark Levinson, Revel, QNX, Soundcraft and Studer. Harman Internationals stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NYSE: HAR.