The integration with AMX devices including central controllers, video switchers and HydraPort connectivity solutions, allows meeting attendees to enjoy a simple switch between table inputs to determine which laptop will be shared in the Teams meetings. In addition, the integration of AMX and Yealink allows users to not only control the camera on the Yealink MTouch II but additional peripherals such as lighting control and room temperature.

To discover more AMX control systems and Yealink Teams Rooms device solutions, click here.

In Concert Productions (ICP) is a production leader in the Atlanta, Georgia and Southeastern US markets. Providing solutions in live events, corporate and broadcast audio services for a wide variety of television program productions, including Family Feud, Titan Games, Judge Steve Harvey and Dancing With Myself, as well as cutting-edge televised sports like Fan Controlled Football.

Key to ICP’s arsenal of tools are reliable wireless audio essentials from RF Venue. Thanks to ICP’s use of these products, the shows have never experienced a wireless audio dropout, putting producers’ minds at ease and making filming and editing a breeze.

The popular game show Family Feud, filmed at the Trilith Studios in Fayetteville, GA, uses four RF Venue Diversity Fin Antennas, covering all four sides of the studio stage. The four antennas, picking up multiple channels of Shure Axient wireless microphones, are routed to an RF Venue DISTRO4 Antenna Distribution System.

“Rock-solid and cost-effective,” says Jay Rabbitt, ICP President. “These are two things that daytime television production demands, and RF Venue always delivers.”

ICP recently wrapped 20 episodes of the 2022 season of Judge Steve Harvey, featuring the titular actor, writer and impresario. Dropout-free wireless audio is assured by the use of an RF Venue DISTRO4 Antenna Distribution System receiving signal from four RF Venue Diversity Fin antennas.

“The action can be pretty fast paced, and participants move around the set, so the wireless signals have to be consistently strong,” says Rabbitt. “RF Venue gear never misses a beat.”

On NBC’s new primetime hit Dancing With Myself, contestants occupy stacked metal boxes as they perform, a situation that can wreak havoc with multiple channels of wireless audio. Over 12 channels of mics used by the contestants and audience interviews are totally protected, thanks to the use of RF Venue 4 ZONE antenna combiners and four Diversity Fin antennas used to cover the set and the outdoor judges’ tables.

“I can have all of the wireless channels coming to me for a combined input and output for the show’s audio,” says Rabbitt. “And as a bonus, it does that at a fraction of the cost of anyone else’s equipment.”

Another show testing the limits of wireless sound was BET’s 2021 Next Chance Girl Group which put aspiring vocalists together in a 14,000-square-foot house on 18 acres. On site, four 4 ZONE antenna combiners were connected to a fifth 4 ZONE unit collecting audio from throughout the house and grounds.

“The system was on 24/7, constantly covering the house and grounds,” says Rabbitt. “Never a dropout, never a missed mark.”

Fan Controlled Football is the latest way Americans can assuage their addiction to football during the NFL’s off season. And if they like miked-up players, they’ve come to the right place: All 18 members of both teams are wired for sound throughout the game. Four of RF Venue’s 4 ZONE units are used to combine the wireless microphone signals collected from across the 300 X 100-foot gridiron, and they do so flawlessly, says Rabbitt.

“We also had another six channels of handheld wireless mics and broadcast lavaliers, and this was all played across the street from a group of mobile-phone cell towers and broadcast television antennas. And you guessed it: not a single dropout during the entire three-month season. RF Venue is simply bulletproof when it comes to wireless, no matter where or how we use it.”

The Opportunity

BMW and HARMAN have enjoyed a close working relationship for almost 30 years. Harman Kardon speakers deliver immersive and high-fidelity audio on the road to millions of BMW sedan and SUV owners, making HARMAN’s technology as much a part of the BMW experience as the finely-tuned engines and German craftsmanship. For its 480-square meter showroom at the legendary Nürburgring Formula 1 motorsports complex, BMW wanted a versatile and easy-to-use audio-visual system with wireless control to ensure an unforgettable experience for every visitor. To meet these requirements, BMW and C-Line deployed a comprehensive selection of AMX, JBL Professional and Crown solutions.

“We wanted to deliver a perfect sound and video system, but we had to meet a really tight deadline,” said Thomas Langenegger, Project Manager, BMW M. “Complicating matters, we had to use the venue for different exhibits, each with their own audio-visual needs.”

BMW’s primary goal for the showroom’s system was to deliver audio and video content throughout the facility with ease and efficiency. AMX SVSI 2300 Series AVoIP encoders and decoders provide the needed processing power and user-friendliness, allowing staff to display signage, presentations, and race day video feeds at the touch of a button. AMX Modero touch panels allow users to control the displays on any of the nine video walls throughout the space and select live TV, Nürburgring TV or auxiliary inputs for presenters to showcase their own content. AMX Touch Panel Control apps give users the same level of control from wireless tablets and smartphones.

“Since the beginning of the project, we knew that we would install a reliable and rock-solid control system combined with SVSI networked AV from AMX,” said Christian Kraus, Account Manager, C-Line Mediensysteme. “AMX is our manufacturer of choice and we have done many successful installations over the years using their solutions.”

The Solution

To accommodate the showroom’s limited size, C-Line selected JBL AC28/26 two-way loudspeakers and ASB6115 subwoofers for wide coverage and detailed sound while taking up minimal space. Because the showroom also has the ability to be divided into three separate audio zones divided by acoustic curtains, C-Line deployed JBL AWC82 and Control 67 P/T loudspeakers to provide distinct, independent audio in each area when needed. Crown CDi 4|600 and CDi 2|300 networked amplifiers, featuring easy monitoring and extensive control options, allow staff to program and adjust extremely low-latency audio throughout the facility. Langenegger reported overwhelmingly positive responses to the showroom’s audio and video components from visitors thus far, recognizing HARMAN and C-Line for their expertise and collaboration.

System Features

• AMX SVSI NMX-ENC-N2312
• AMX SVSI NMX-DEC-N2322
• AMX Modero MD-1002
• JBL AC28/26
• JBL ASB6115
• JBL AWC82
• JBL Control 67 P/T
• Crown CDi 4|600
• Crown CDi 2|300

The Impact

“BMW is a hugely design-oriented company, so we wanted speakers that would be both sleek and unobtrusive,” added Langenegger. “The JBL speakers fit the bill, and the whole system works perfectly. HARMAN and BMW have a long partnership because their equipment works and their products are excellent. We didn’t have to think too hard about partnering with HARMAN, and in the end, we chose the best system for our needs. It met, if not exceeded, our requirements.”

Performance Software

JBL Performance is now available for iPad OS in the Apple App Store. Along with the macOS and Windows versions, the iPad version brings a fully featured version of the Performance app, for controlling and monitoring SRX900 series products to a highly portable, touch friendly device.

The experience and capabilities are the same across all platforms, including the sharing of files created on different operating systems.

Download JBL Performance today from the Apple App Store.

DIRECT DOWNLOADS:

Tutorial: Get Started with JBL Performance

A complete video training series is available to help get started with JBL Performance. View here:

Performance Manager

Performance Manager version 2.9 adds support for system deployment, control and monitoring of the new VTX A6 line array, B15 and B15G subwoofers. Additionally v2.9 adds a new full-screen mode, improving visibility on devices with smaller screens, improves the repeating array template and enables daylight mode to automatically follow the computer’s theme settings.

View the Performance Manager v2.9 update overview video here:

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JBL Performance is a full-featured application designed to control, configure and monitor SRX900 Series sound systems in live applications. Building on the success of JBL HiQNet Performance Manager, a workflow-based approach guides the user through the system design, testing, tuning, and monitoring stages. An intuitive drag-and-drop interface quickly creates system groups that leverage powerful on-device signal processing, including Gain, Delay, EQ, and Array Calibration filters providing an efficient tuning and optimization process. Real-time device testing and monitoring of the system bring confidence that everything is performing as expected. JBL’s HControl protocol eliminates the confusing chore of managing IP addresses at the venue and operating seamlessly over off-the-shelf networking hardware while being fully compatible with Wi-Fi.

Performance is part of a complete software ecosystem. It integrates with other JBL software, including JBL Line Array Calculator III acoustic prediction software and the JBL Array Link mobile app.

NORTHRIDGE, Calif.— HARMAN Professional Solutions, the global leader in audio, video, lighting and control technologies, today introduced the newest members of JBL’s flagship VTX line array series, the VTX A6 subcompact dual 6.5-inch passive line array element and the B15 compact, arrayable 15-inch subwoofer.

The A6 and B15 bring JBL’s top acoustic technologies to compact form factors for small- to medium-size touring and fixed installations, providing versatile solutions for production companies, touring acts, rental houses, theaters, houses of worship and anyone who requires superior sonic performance in space-critical applications.

“When you choose the JBL VTX A Series, you’re building a complete ecosystem, with common acoustic profiles and rigging systems, consistent voicing and standardised system design and operational tools,” says George Georgallis, Director, Product Management–Performance Audio at HARMAN Professional Solutions. “And, by accessing VTX technologies in a new ultra-compact package, you’re able to maximise your system investment and deliver VTX quality and performance in any scale application.”

Streamline system operation and share information with teams in real time using JBL’s suite of software tools, including the LAC-3 design application, the Array Link deployment tool and the Performance Manager configuration and control application. Simple, intuitive user interfaces let users design systems in minutes and manage functions from anywhere.

JBL VTX A Series products are constructed from premium materials that withstand the harsh conditions of touring and outdoor installations. Enclosures are built from exterior-grade birch plywood with black Duraflex finish and feature powder-coated, hex-perforated stainless steel grilles with acoustically transparent cloth backing. Units are IP55 rated and metal parts are made from high-grade steel with anti-corrosion coating.

With the addition of the A6 and the B15, the JBL VTX Series offers a complete ecosystem for delivering unrivaled sound reinforcement at any scale, in any venue, anywhere in the world.

JBL Professional is distributed and supported in New Zealand through JPRO. For further information on JBL VTX A-Series or any JBL Professional products or audio system designs for your NZ venue, please contact JPRO.

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Setting up a PA system can be a hassle. You have to find the right cables, set up speakers and make sure everything is working before you get going.

Sound familiar?  Enter JBL Professional’s new family of All-In-One portable PA systems – EON ONE Compact, EON ONE MK2 and PRX ONE. The days of schlepping huge, heavy sound systems to event spaces are over. All the tech and best sound are at your finger tips. And the best part? Get going in under 5 minutes!

It can be tricky to figure out which JBL All-In-One system best meets your needs, so lets take a look at the key differences between each JBL model and which one you should consider for your next upgrade.

Here is a guide to JBL’s All-In-One Portable PA family:

EON ONE Compact, as the name suggests, is the smallest speaker of the bunch – but do not let that fool you, it is still packed-full of tech, has an extremely intelligently designed form-factor, and has enough power to easily broadcast your voice or music to a good-sized crowd.

Featuring a single 8” driver for low-frequencies, 1” tweeter for high-frequencies, and enough power to emit 112dB max output level, the Compact packs a punch that belies its 8kg weight.

EON ONE MK2 is the newest portable battery powered column array, featuring the best of the previous EON ONE models, added with the latest in digital mixing, improved portability, longer battery power and audio processing technology to create the most flexible, portable and powerful option in the EON ONE range to date.

Connectivity

Combining a 5-channel digital mixer with 3 Mic/Line inputs (2 with optional 48v phantom power), Bluetooth 5.0 streaming, audio passthrough to link additional speakers and USB charging connectivity alongside JBL’s proven column PA technology. EON ONE MK2 gives you more digital mixing capabilities with a full colour LCD screen for easy navigation.

At the top the JBL All-In-One Portable range is the JBL PRX One All-In-One Powered Column PA System. PRX One gives you the power to amplify your voice, instruments, or music without sacrificing portability – with this system, you no longer need to compromise between sound quality and size when it comes to performing live or travelling on the road.

Weighing in at just 25.7kg, the PRX One uses a whole host of awesome components to get the best performance possible – it’s built to last too, with rugged enclosures and an attractive yet discreet form factor while looking professional and expensive, which is perfect for corporate use.

WHICH JBL PA IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

If you’re in the market for a new portable PA, each of the JBL All-In-One systems will give you access to premium JBL sound and build quality alongside exceptional built-in digital signal processing and mixing capabilities. Some will prefer the enhanced features on certain models, while others will thrive with a stripped-back set-up that allows for a more basic plug-in-and-play approach. Which one best suits your application?

If your portable audio requirement needs to move from indoor to outdoor, room to hall, quad to field or pool to local pub, you will need a battery powered speaker that is ultra-portable and able to expel sound to a small to mid-sized audience. The EON ONE Compact is your best choice! It’s small enough to carry, yet powerful enough to make your voice or instrument heard. Being able to be powered all day using a built-in battery is a huge advantage when getting power is an issue. A solid speaker for gym class, corporate presentation, school sports day, musician, busker or celebrant – EON ONE COMPACT is the perfect fit!

If you need enough inputs for just a few microphones/instruments and need to cover a larger audience either indoors or out, with the convenience of battery power, then you may want to consider the EON ONE MK2. It has more I/O than the EON ONE Compact and more mixing power from the JBL Pro Connect App. With its line array tech, your audience can span wider and longer distances whilst still being heard. Even with more sound power and column speakers, they still pack down neatly into a single box to carry in one hand.

If you’re a small band, venue, or even rental or corporate company looking for something ultra-versatile and with enough power for medium to large audience sizes then the PRX ONE is your best choice as it features more output power, more DSP, and more connectivity than any other speaker in the All-In-One range – and it’s all remote controllable using the same cross-platform JBL Pro Connect App that controls both EON ONE MK2 and PRX ONE models.

Still not sure? Get in touch by hitting the Contact Us button below!

Get started quickly and maximise JBLs Portable PA Speakers for your use with this useful playlist: JBL Pro Portable PA Training Series

SPECIFICATIONS:

The Swansea Arena is the latest of Ambassador Theatre Group’s (ATG) 58 operator run venues. It has been equipped with a versatile JBL VTX A8 line array system, installed by Glantre Engineering following a competitive tender issued by main contractors, Buckingham Group Contracting Ltd. Consultant on the project was Neill Woodger Acoustics and Theatre Design. Glantre’s contract as system integrator was a turnkey, covering rigging, drapes, full AV (including IPTV) and lighting, as well as the audio component—not only in the main event rooms but also the meeting rooms.

However, the recommendation for JBL’s compact line array had come from ATG’s Head of Technical Operations, Stuart Graham, who had been involved in the project from the outset four years ago. “We were able to have some influence on the design and I was able to shape the technical requirement.”

He noted the transition to JBL after another premium system had originally been specified.  “What had been proposed was a ‘safe’, medium sized system typically found in a theatre.

“But I wanted to challenge it [with this installation], I just didn’t want to keep going down the same route. This was our first UK arena and I thought we should reach and test new products. “There was a more ample budget available for the system’s design and implementation, and we wanted to focus on the scalability of the system and that it would work within every conceivable application. With that in mind, we opted for something tailored very much towards versatility and broader functionality.”

At the same time Stuart Graham was mindful that the venue had been designed not only as a multipurpose space, but with a modular auditorium, that would host a wide range of events—from theatre productions, comedy, conferences and exhibitions—some of them simultaneously. He envisaged it more than a place for different production companies to plug into, and worked closely alongside Neill Woodger to fulfil this.

It had been Woodger who had first directed Graham to Eastbourne’s Congress Theatre in order to demo the VTX A8, a venue where he and fellow consultant Sam Wise had overseen the successful JBL sound system installation in 2019.  He had wanted to hear the system not only with Swansea in mind but also other venues requiring a comprehensive system.

Stuart Graham’s verdict on first hearing the system was unequivocal. “I absolutely loved the sound of the A8 and B18 sub, and was blown away by the quality of the box. They had much more grunt and as for the usability of the system … it was easy to put up and take down.”

Graham subsequently heard the system again on the touring version of Carole King’s Beautiful, before auditioning it thoroughly at the HQ of British and Ireland distributors, Sound Technology Ltd., in Hertfordshire. But he said it was hearing the system again on Beautiful—the Carole King Musical “that signed, sealed and delivered the deal.”

Neill Woodger was happy to sign-off on the JBL solution given the technical proposals supplied and his previous experience with JBL at Congress Theatre.

In total 38 JBL VTX A8 have been rigged in their own flying frames at the Arena.

The set-up needed to be flexible as, thanks to a partition wall which closes the balcony, multiple events can be hosted simultaneously; for example, a banquet for 750 on the auditorium floor can be complemented by a seminar ongoing within the Circle, with no risk of interference or distraction. It was vital therefore that the sound system needed to be quicky reconfigurable and effective across the board.

The standard ‘full arena’ set-up is therefore two hangs each comprising 12 x A8 and 6 x B18 subs in cardioid configuration forming a conventional pros arch system. An additional 6 x B18 subs are available for ground-stacking as required. Two delay hangs each comprise of 5 x VTX A8 and 1 x VTX B18, plus four further VTX A8 as front fills, and a VTX M20 stage monitor package.

Powering the system are 15 Crown 4x3500HD amplifiers, while routing and processing is via BSS Soundweb BLU-806 and BLU-100.

The room can then be configured into conference mode, when the front rake goes in and the box angles change and reduce to eight a side; extra enclosures are then added to the delay arrays which are lowered and angled up slightly when the acoustic partition drops to divide the hall.

Matt Watt, Head of Sound Technology’s Application Team worked with ATG and Glantre on the design proposal and acoustic modelling.

“We modelled several alternative solutions before settling on the flexible A8 design.” commented Matt. “We were limited by the curtain as to where the speakers could be positioned, and the system still needed to work as delay for front of house and as the independent conference system. A8’s ease of rigging makes the reconfiguration of these areas possible as it’s so quick and easy!”

Glantre set up and optimised the entire system using JBL LAC (Line Array Calculator) and Performance Manager software, with BSS and amp config, working closely with Matt and Danny at Sound Technology’s Applications team, who were responsible for final commissioning. Glantre’s project manager and senior engineer, Tim Davies, explained, “There are a number of operating modes, both standing and seating and set up various presets as a base, with three or four different configurations.

“Essentially it’s a converged network and runs on the IT hardware, apart from the lighting.”

In addition, Glantre dipped further into the Harman portfolio, specifying AMX video switchers to manage conference events and video distribution for 4K capability projection, as well as touch screen control in other areas, including the VIP lounge.

Keith Powles Technical and Building Manager of Swansea Arena, also added favourable comment. “Now that the arena is fully operational, I have had many different opportunities to use the system in various setups and configurations within the space

“The first thing that was apparent when using the system was just how flexible and intuitive it was for the user to set up, in a broad range of different scenarios—everything from conference, comedy all the way to large scale music events.

“Sonically the system has completely blown me away. The overall quality is outstanding and a particularly surprising element for me was just how well this system performs with spoken word style performances. The clarity and precision of vocals through the system is by far one of the best I have ever used. The system alongside the venue itself seems to be a perfect combination.“

In conclusion, Stuart Graham has no doubts about the wisdom of his preference for the JBL rig, particularly noting the speed of speaker reconfiguration during fast moving event changeovers. “JBL has a rich history and I know this was the right time and place for us to make a shift over to the brand. Longer term, once the reputation of the system comes more into play, we want to be able to offer the system competitively to certain size productions who don’t need all the investment of bringing equipment in.”

NAMM (Booth 16009) – ANAHEIM — JBL Professional have announced an expansion of the award-winning Control Contractor Series of installed audio solutions, unveiling eight new loudspeakers and subwoofers that bring class-leading performance and reliability to a range of commercial sound installations.

The new products include high performance pendant loudspeakers, wall-mounted speakers and landscape speakers and subwoofers. These new solutions provide a wider range of versatility allowing installers to design sound systems to meet any architectural requirement.

All products feature premium multi-tap transformers for use in distributed systems, and are switchable for direct operation. These sleek, elegant speakers— several of which, are winners of the prestigious RedDot international design award for industrial design excellence—complement a broad range of décors and finishes.

“JBL’s new loudspeakers and subwoofers really check all the boxes for integrators,” says Rick Kamlet, Senior Manager, Installed Loudspeakers, HARMAN Professional Solutions. “They provide power and clarity in a range of challenging acoustic environments, and they don’t just sound great, they’re incredibly versatile. With sonic signatures that complement JBL’s existing installation products, they can be mixed and matched to create the perfect solution for any application or budget. And they’re absolutely gorgeous.”

Please contact a JPRO representative for more information regarding the new Control Contractor range.

Since its Oct. 2021 opening, Seattle’s 17,000-seat Climate Pledge Arena has set its sights on becoming the most progressive, responsible, and sustainable arena in the world, with a net-zero carbon status, no single-use plastic, water conservation, and zero waste as some of its initial ambitions.

Originally opened in 1962 as part of the Seattle World’s Fair, the arena, first known as the Seattle Center Coliseum, was renovated in 1995 as KeyArena and then completely rebuilt in 2020-2021 with a reported $1.15 billion in private investment.

As Idibri senior consultant David Battershell notes, the latest upgrade wasn’t just a simple renovation. The original arena’s roof, for starters, “is a historic landmark and couldn’t be torn down, so it had to be lifted off for work to begin. The rest of the building was then completely dismantled, the floor was lowered 20 feet, and the new arena was built up to where the original roof would eventually be replaced.”

Along with naming rights, where it opted for “Climate Pledge” to raise awareness of the venue’s unique sustainability initiatives rather than simply tout its own company brand, Amazon is featuring its contactless Amazon One and Just Walk Out payment systems to eliminate checkout and payment delays at stores and food concessions within the arena.

While architects Populous and general contractor Mortenson met client Oak View Group’s need to preserve the iconic roofline, new upgrades changed the undercarriage, adding dozens of vertical lapendary baffles.

A perforated metal panel on both sides of the upper deck lets fans maximize the noise in the bowl, providing home venue advantage for basketball or hockey games. Adjustable acoustic features include retractable 40-foot acoustic curtains, which help open up the bowl and make it louder during games while muting the echo during concerts.

The main arena sound system is based around JBL Professional VTX A series (VTX A12 and VTX A8 line arrays, with VTX S28 subs) all powered by Crown amplifiers. JBL Control Series and AE Series speakers are used throughout the public areas and are powered by a variety of Powersoft amplifiers.

Idibri’s Battershell credited Powersoft’s Mezzo, in particular, for use in the arena’s suites, behind the televisions. “We used them to provide an audio input for local TV audio, amplification for local speakers and IP audio connection to the bowl audio feeds,” he notes. “Powersoft heard our design requirements and delivered exactly what we needed.”

Dave Curry, vice-president of technology for Climate Pledge Arena, also credited the audio setup in the suites. “The feedback from guests has been very positive.”

• Capacity: 17,200 (Concerts), 18,100 (Basketball)

System Features

• JBL VTX-A12
• JBL VTX-A8
• Crown amplifiers
• JBL Control Series
• JBL AE Series

The SRX900 Series was designed for professionals looking for a great sounding, scalable, small- to medium-format sound-reinforcement solution. The series combines best-in-class performance, built-in amplification, user-configurable DSP, a full suite of rigging and transport accessories and a streamlined software experience.

Drawing on flagship JBL technologies, SRX900 transducers deliver class-leading output with extremely low distortion. Sophisticated waveguides provide accurate pattern control, leading to best-in-class coverage. SRX900’s thoughtful cabinet design ensures portability, fast rigging, and durability.

The SRX900 family includes dual 6.5-inch and dual 10-inch powered line array loudspeakers and 15-inch and 18-inch powered, flyable and ground-stacked subwoofers. Whether you’re expanding your inventory or building a new system, the SRX900 Series is built as a modular system to scale to your needs, application, and budget. From DJs and bands to production companies and installations, the SRX900 Series offers the perfect balance of value and performance.

RF Venue, a global leader in antenna and RF wireless communication products, has revealed its Architectural Antenna, a new aesthetically pleasing diversity antenna for use with wireless microphone systems.

The patented cross-polarised Diversity Architectural Antenna is based on the highly successful Diversity Fin Antenna in a virtually invisible footprint.

RF Venue’s diversity antennas provide an ideal easy to install solution to the problem of wireless microphone signal dropouts, and other interferences that are common when using many wireless microphones together with separate paddle antenna pairs.

The Diversity Architectural Antenna installs in minutes, with mounting plates and all necessary hardware provided. Connecting an in-wall or in-ceiling coaxial cable pair to the rear-mounted BNC jacks completes the installation. The flexible installation kit is designed to accommodate multiple mounting configurations including junction boxes, sheet rock, studs and ceiling tiles.

Diversity Architectural Antenna printed specifications indicate that it has been tested with wireless systems between 470-616 MHz, however it is not limited to this range. RF Venue have given assurances that the Diversity Architectural Antenna will work in the 470-698MHz spectrum like other RF Venue antennas.

The Diversity Architectural Antenna is distributed in NZ by JPRO and is now available in New Zealand as of September 2022.

The leader in professional sound for more than 75 years is now backing several products with an unprecedented 7-year warranty, effective from the original receipt date of purchase.

Note: The extended warranty program applies to all product components, except batteries, which continue to include a robust, three-year warranty.

Full terms and conditions are outlined on warranty cards provided with each applicable JBL Professional Portable PA product.

Experience JBL Pro Portable Audio Systems Today!

If you’re on the hunt for the perfect portable audio system to enhance your setup, or if you’re interested in experiencing the sound quality firsthand, we invite you to visit our Experience Centre for a demo. Our team of experts is here to help you find the ideal solution tailored to your needs. Whether you’re looking for advice or want to test out different models, we’re ready to assist you every step of the way. Reach out to us today and let’s make sure you get the best audio experience possible!

Dante Domain Manager (DDM) from Audinate brings IT best practices to the AV industry, making AV networking more secure, more scalable and more controllable than ever before.

Dante Domain Manager now includes more devices for Silver and Gold editions, the ability to add features and additional devices at any time.

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DDM Product Packages

Dante Domain Manager will be sold as a perpetual license and will be available in three editions: Silver, Gold, and Platinum. All editions enable the creation of Dante domains to isolate and organise audio devices, permission-driven user accounts, cross-subnet routing of audio, and powerful administrative features to monitor user actions and system status in key areas.

• Silver: An ideal solution for smaller installations such as houses of worship, recording studios and broadcast facilities.
• Gold: Perfect for medium-sized installations, including schools, small businesses, and larger houses of worship as part of a comprehensive AV management strategy.
• Platinum: Designed for organisations with many users, rooms and devices in multiple buildings spread over large areas. This is Dante management for the largest mission-critical systems found in government facilities, universities, stadiums, public spaces and corporate offices.

Expand Silver and Gold Editions with Add-Ons

Bring Platinum Edition features to your Dante System

Add-On:

• High Availability – robust system redundancy for rapid recovery
• SNMP support for integration with existing network monitoring systems
• Additional Dante Nodes may be purchased at any time in packs of 20, 50 or 100, and provide additional Dante Domains.

If you require guidance on how to best manage your Dante setup through a secure managed audio network, we are here to help. Please contact JPRO for assistance with your Dante solution.

Dante Domain Manager Overview

Dante Domain Manager – Benefits for Integrators

JPRO is pleased to announce that HARMAN Professional has expanded the value of the Crown DCi and I-Tech HD platform for system integration with the addition of QSC Q-Sys monitoring plugins, allowing designers to fully integrate Crown’s flagship devices into their modern workflow.

The update includes a new QSC Q-SYS plugin, new BIM objects and updated 2D/3D drawings. Crown DCi and I-Tech amplifiers are designed and manufactured to the industry’s highest quality standards and provide system integrators with the advanced features and flexibility required for challenging installed sound applications.

The new plugin allows systems powered by DCi and I-Tech HD series amplifiers to fully integrate into QSC Q-Sys solutions and provides high-level access to critical parameters for real-time monitoring and system supervision.

DOWNLOAD THE Q-SYS PLUGIN

To download the plugin from the Crown website, you can find it in the Downloads/Software section of any of the product pages or download directly here: for DCi or I-Tech HD amplifiers.

UPDATE 2: NEW BIM OBJECTS, 2D & 3D DRAWINGS

The new BIM (Building Information Modelling) files enable architects, building engineers, and system designers to represent Crown amplifiers and many of their attributes in Revit models. New BIM models are now available for all DCi and I-Tech-HD models, enabling accurate project visualisation and data modelling.

Additionally, updated 2D and 3D CAD models are now available for inclusion in other popular CAD software like AutoCAD, Sketchup, Vectorworks, etc.

DOWNLOAD THE NEW BIM MODELS

The new BIM models can be downloaded from the Downloads/Software section of any Crown DCi or I-Tech HD amplifier product detail page.

Situated in a region of the USA crowded with television broadcast stations and numerous event sites using wireless mic and in-ear monitor systems that contribute to a challenging RF environment, exceptional RF coordination and distribution is key in setting up a wireless system free of drop out.

The church live streams its services from a portable broadcast campus—where volunteers perform load-in and load-out every weekend

Robert Roy is the central production lead for Vox Church. “We have a very small paid staff for each campus, as far as production-wise. And so equipment-wise, we try to be as efficient as we can, so that we can make the job easier for each volunteer on a Sunday morning.”

One way the church speeds load-in and load-out is through its heavy reliance on wireless mics and in-ear monitors (IEMs). Using more wireless systems, for instance, reduces the time and effort involved in uncoiling and wrapping cables. It also reduces on-stage clutter—an important factor when shooting video.

In a recent effort to improve audio quality and reliability, the church’s technical leadership added technology to solidify signals for its wireless microphones and in-ear monitor systems across all of the campuses, using wireless antennas and signal combiners from RF Venue.

Geno Mulcahy, the lead audio engineer at Vox Church, says using wireless is a time-saver. “Well, that’s the big thing, being a load-in church. We’re moving in, moving out, so time is not our friend,” he says. “So, not to have to spend a half hour coordinating frequencies and doing stuff—that in itself is worth the investment in RF Venue. I have the confidence of just turning on the rack and going.”

Roy says there’s a very small learning curve for volunteers when it comes to wireless, and that RF Venue systems give them the benefit of not having to understand everything about wireless. They can just plug and play, a benefit of finding a single wireless solution that works together well regardless of the make and model of wireless mics or IEMs.

Experience Pays Off

Mulcahy previously partnered with RF Venue in a large-scale wireless RF project and has learnt how critical the antenna and its distribution is to a reliable wireless system.

“Antennas and distribution are the non-fun part of working with wireless, but they’re mission-critical to making any event happen flawlessly,” he says. “The RF Venue products do the one thing that absolutely has to happen with wireless, and that’s make sure there are no dropouts. If you lose audio during a service, especially during the streaming audio that’s going out to other campuses that depend on taking their music cues from us, it’s game over. It’s as bad as losing video.”

The church operates a combination of Shure ULX-D wireless microphones and Sennheiser IEM G4 in ear monitor systems. “RF Venue allows us to use any brand of wireless microphone and IEM system we want, all with solid reliability” Mulcahy adds.

The Solution

Vox uses RF Venue’s Diversity Fin Antenna, a multi-purpose antenna for wireless microphones that’s less susceptible to drop outs, due to a patented cross-polarized design. It provides a diversity solution in a single package by combining one log-periodic dipole array (LPDA) and one dipole antenna in an orthogonal (right angle) configuration. One element captures vertically polarized waves, and the other horizontally polarized waves.

Unlike traditional “paddle” or “shark fin” antennas, the Diversity Fin allows receivers to see a constant signal regardless of microphone orientation, allowing the user to hold a wireless microphone in any position relative to the antenna without signal loss – typical of live performance movement when using wireless transmitters.

The Diversity Fin antennas interface with DISTRO4 and DISTRO9 distribution amplifiers, which feed RF to multiple wireless microphone receivers of any brand. The DISTRO4 has dual inputs that combine the two outputs of the Diversity Fin Antenna for distribution of up to five wireless microphone receivers, along with regulated 12-volt DC power. Six DISTRO4 units can be connected together to feed up to 25 receiver channels.

The DISTRO9 offers dual zone inputs for reception from dual Diversity Fin antennas, and its nine outputs can be used to directly feed wireless receivers or to feed the inputs of additional DISTRO9 units to in turn feed up to 81 receiver inputs.

Further, to help ensure consistent signal with in-ear monitors, COMBINE4 and COMBINE8* IEM combiners combine the outputs of four or eight wireless monitor system transmitters into a single output to feed a CP Beam circularly polarized helical antenna.

*Combine8 only available for 470mhz-608mhz systems.

The Impact

“I nicknamed RF Venue, ‘The Glue.’ They are the glue for my wireless. Antenna choice, placement, and management are the most important aspects of wireless, and RF Venue has made those aspects easy to take care of. They are that last part of the puzzle that you need to have to make sure it’s all together.” Concludes Mulcahy.

“And when my volunteers have success, it motivates them to do more – they want to be involved more when they’re successful. We’ve all but eliminated wireless problems with this solution – and never a single drop out. RF antennas aren’t the glamorous part of audio, but without them there’s no show. With RF Venue, there’s never a dropout.”

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The RF Workshop is suited to anyone that has worked with, specified or installed wireless microphones and in-ear monitor systems (IEM’s).

“With restrictions on events being reduced leading up to Christmas and as we enter the holiday season, we thought it would be an appropriate refresher course for experienced operators and helpful to those who have not yet attended an RF Workshop,” says Tim Robertson from JPRO.

The online event is scheduled for 21 December and will be held in two sessions. The intermediate workshop at 10:30am is targeted towards integrators, houses of worship and schools. The advanced workshop at 2pm is for audio techs, hire companies and users who have experience in RF coordination for events. Each session will last approximately one hour.

Having undertaken the risk assessment of our activities, JPRO and AMG Management teams have concluded that with effect from 3 December 2021, all clients, guests and staff over the age of 12 will be required to present proof of vaccination via a COVID-19 Vaccine Pass. This will be scanned upon entry, along with observing all Covid-19 protocols and restrictions.

This decision has not been made lightly; however we believe it is in the best interests for the health and safety of our staff, the requirement to maintain our educational facility and to minimise the risk of having to close our facility at 6A Doncaster Street – which also includes AMG Logistics who are our 3^rd party warehousing and logistics company.

As a valued customer, we have in place alternative options to access our services:

• Contactless pick up and drop off:  Should you wish to pick up or drop off stock or repairs, please head down to our contactless pick up and drop off area at the warehouse. We will be able to attend to you there.
• Online Training:  If you want to attend training, you are encouraged to seek our online alternatives.
• Product Demo:  If you would like a demonstration of a product, JPRO staff can offer a demonstration at your venue – as we have done for many years – using appropriate health and safety precautions. Please call our team to make an appointment (09) 275 8710.

Despite the challenges that we are faced with at this time, we are committed to providing you with our best possible service and solution for your project requirement. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or would like to share your concerns.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. We are all in this journey together, knowing that it will get better – here’s to a mutually beneficial partnership.