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HARMAN Professional Solutions udpeger Algam Ibérica som officiel distributionspartner i Spanien

Mon, 20 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000

LONDON—HARMAN Professional Solutions, the global leader in audio, lighting, and video and control technologies, today announced a new partnership with Algam Ibérica for audio and video control product distribution in Spain. The distributor will take responsibility for branded products including AMX, JBL Professional, Crown, Soundcraft, BSS, Lexicon, and dbx.

Starting 1 July 2024, the new partnership between Algam Ibérica and HARMAN Professional will represent both companies’ shared mission of providing industry-leading audio solutions to more customers in Spain. Algam Ibérica will have full access to all HARMAN Professional audio and video control brands in the region while also providing product service, including AKG, distributed by Music Distribución.

Algam Ibérica was selected because it possesses the necessary mind-set and drive to deliver premium service and top-tier expertise on HARMAN Professional products to Spanish customers that include audio engineers, production houses, and integrators. This collaboration marks a significant stride in advancing HARMAN's objective to extend its reach to an unprecedented number of customers while delivering unparalleled audio and video control solutions.

“Algam has a long and proud history of providing high quality products and service to our customers, and our partnership with HARMAN Professional is a natural extension of that mission,” said Benjamin Garnier, Managing Director, Algam. “We are thrilled to offer a wide range of premium HARMAN Professional’s audio and video control solutions to the Spanish market and look forward to working closely with the HARMAN team to do so.”

HARMAN Professional will continue to build, strengthen, and solidify its new partnership with Algam Ibérica as it continues to further develop its presence in the Spanish market.

“We are excited to announce the expansion of our collaboration with Algam Ibérica as our audio, video & control distributor for the HARMAN Professional portfolio that include many of our iconic brands in Spain,” said Hamid Soufian, Vice President and General Manager, EMEA, HARMAN Professional. “Algam Ibérica consistently demonstrates outstanding performance for the customers they serve, making us confident in their ability to further enhance our portfolio. We eagerly anticipate the opportunities this expanded partnership will bring.”

HARMAN Professional Solutions EMEA Udnævner Nye Audiodistributionspartnere i Italien

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000

LONDON — HARMAN Professional Solutions, the global leader in audio, video, lighting, networked AV and control systems, today announced a new partnership with Exhibo S.p.A. and Adagio Italia for audio distribution responsibilities in Italy. Exhibo will take responsibility for JBL Professional, Crown, Soundcraft, BSS, Lexicon and dbx branded products alongside its current distribution of Martin lighting while Adagio has been appointed for distribution of AKG.

Effective January 1, 2024, Exhibo S.p.A. and Adagio Italia will take over the sales and services of all HARMAN Professional brands audio brands from Leading Technologies. Located in Milan, Exhibo is well-equipped to provide Italian customers and integrators with premium service and high-level expertise on HARMAN products. Located in San Benedetto del Tronto, Adagio Italia will harness its strengths in the retail, live and recording markets to connect the AKG brand even more closely with its customers.

These partnerships are a major step forward in HARMAN’s mission to reach more customers than ever and provide best-in-class audio solutions throughout all of Europe.

“I am delighted to see these new partnerships in Italy,” said Mark Bailey, Harman Professional’s Director of Audio for the EMEA region. “Leveraging Exhibo’s 60+ years of experience along with the strength of the Harman Pro portfolio provides a unique opportunity in the Italian market across retail, installation and touring. In addition, Adagio Italia’s strength in the recording and retail markets will take our iconic AKG brand to new heights.”

Leading Technologies will continue to supply HARMAN Professional products through December 31, 2023. To ensure a smooth and natural transition, representatives from Exhibo and Adagio Italia will be contacting Italian customers in advance of the January 1 start date. Starting today, customers can work directly with Exhibo and Adagio to set up accounts, establish credit lines, meet personnel and more.

HARMAN Professional thanks Leading Technologies for their many years of hard work and dedication to our brands, and we wish them well in their ongoing business. We look forward to collaborating with Exhibo and Adagio Italia to further develop the Italian market in the New Year.

LUVEL Gangdong skaber uforglemmelige bryllupsminder med krystalklart lyd fra HARMAN Professional Solutions

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000

SEOUL, South Korea—To enhance the elegant atmosphere for weddings at LUVEL Gangdong with crystal-clear audio for speech and music, TechDataPS Co., Ltd. recently supplied the venue with an end-to-end HARMAN Professional Solutions audio system.

One of several venues owned by Apelgamo Wedding & Party, LUVEL Gangdong is an upscale wedding hall located on the 35th and 36th floors of East Central Tower in Seoul’s Gangdong district. Featuring design elements and decor reminiscent of French formal gardens, the venue’s wedding hall can accommodate 160 guests, while the reception hall can host up to 500. To create unforgettable experiences for the betrothed and their guests, LUVEL Gangdong required a high-quality yet user-friendly audio system capable of providing powerful and clear sound reinforcement for speech and music. To achieve these goals, TechDataPS outfitted LUVEL Gangdong with an end-to-end HARMAN audio system consisting of JBL, Crown, Soundcraft, Lexicon, dbx, BSS and AKG solutions.

According to TechData, their client placed a high value on sound quality and clarity, and requested a solution that could be integrated harmoniously with the interior of the wedding hall. Collaborating with an interior design company from start to finish, TechData had the loudspeakers custom-painted and installed mounting brackets separately to make the audio system blend in seamlessly with the interior.

To achieve clear, intelligible speech and music amplification, TechData PS deployed a variety of specialized JBL loudspeakers throughout the venue. JBL CBT 70J-1, CBT 70JE-1 and CBT 50LA-1 line array column loudspeakers provide main sound reinforcement with precise directivity and focused coverage. JBL Control 25AV, Control 25AV-WH and Control 23-1 background/foreground loudspeakers supply additional coverage throughout the venue, while JBL 305P MKII studio monitors and AKG K612 PRO headphones give staff an accurate reference for mixing.

TechData selected Crown CDi 4000, CDi 1000, CDi DriveCore 4|300 and XLi800 amplifiers to power the speakers, along with a dbx DriveRack VENU360 loudspeaker management system for sound enhancement, feedback suppression and mobile control. Soundcraft Si Expression 2, EPM8 and EPM6 mixing consoles offer powerful mixing capabilities with intuitive operation and flexibility for events of any size. TechData supplemented the system with a Lexicon MX400XL effects processor for enhancing musical performances.

To capture high-quality audio for voices and instruments alike, TechData supplied LUVEL Gangdong with an assortment of specialized AKG microphones. The AKG CGN521 STS professional tabletop microphone set ensures ultra-clear sound for main speakers such as masters of ceremonies and wedding officiants, and features a versatile switch for push-to-talk or push-to-mute operation. AKG P5 S dynamic vocal microphones deliver high intelligibility for speech and singing, with a convenient on/off switch to avoid extraneous noise when not in use. AKG C516 ML miniature instrument microphones capture acoustic instruments with clear and full sound, thanks to a focused cardioid pickup pattern, flexible shockmount with integrated clip, and a rugged gooseneck for accurate positioning.TechData also supplied the venue with BSS AR-133 active DI boxes for interfacing with keyboards, guitars and other electric instruments.

LUVEL Gangdong staff reported being impressed by TechData at the Korea International Broadcasting, Media, Audio & Lighting Show (KOBA), and were satisfied with their design proposals for the venue. They went on to say that they were pleased to learn that HARMAN’s wide variety of products could be customized for their unique application.

“LUVEL Gangdong is a unique space that has been carefully planned to provide an exceptional wedding and guest experience,” said Ramesh Jayaraman, VP & GM, HARMAN Professional Solutions, APAC. "We would like to thank our partner TechDataPS for their partnership and deep understanding of their clients’ needs to deliver remarkable wedding experiences.”

Reverb 101: Sådan får du katedral-lignende lyde i små rum

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Vi skal afsløre dig en lille hemmelighed: Optagelser er illusioner, lydtryllekunster, der fanger flygtige øjeblikke i tiden og genskaber dem, så de kan nytes igen og igen.

I dag har kunstnere og ingeniører i hjemmestudier uendelige værktøjer til at forme optagelser med både naturlig og kreativ effekt. Reverb er en kraftfuld optagelsesudbygging, der bruges til at skabe en fornemmelse af rum, tilføje musikalsk flatterende effekter og bygge bredde, dybde og sammenhængskraft i en mix. Reverb kan inkorporeres naturligt ved at indfange musikere i et akustisk rum (såsom et orkester i en koncertsal, et kor i en kirke – eller, som Led Zeppelin gjorde berømt på "When the Levee Breaks," en trommeslager på en trappe); eller kunstigt ved at anvende reverb-processorer under optagelse og mixing.

Med så mange reverb plug-ins og effekter til din rådighed er det let at gå ned i et kanalhul og søge gennem presets for at finde den perfekte lyd. Du kan eliminere en del af det gætteri ved at lære, hvordan reverbs virker, og hvad der sker, når du justerer deres parametre.

I dag kan hjemmeoptagelsesfolk få adgang til samme legendariske Lexicon reverb-teknologi i softwareform i vores overkommelige samling af standalone plug-ins og bundler.

Hvad er Reverb Egentlig?
Efterklang er refleksionen af lyd i et akustisk miljø. Reverbs karakter defineres af antallet, densiteten, tonen og varigheden af soniske refleksioner (ekkoer), som påvirkes af et rums størrelse, form og overflader, der både reflekterer og absorberer lyd.

I hundredvis af år er koncertsale blevet værdsat for deres efterklangskarakteristika, der komplementerer musikalske præstationer, og legendariske optagelsesstudier er søgt efter for deres unikke akustik.

Reverb-processorer har forbedret optagelser siden 1940'erne. Tidlige elektromekaniske reverbs huset enorme metalplader eller fjedre, der blev ophidset af lydvibrationer; andre typer stolede på magnetisk båtekko.

Digitale reverbs har eksisteret siden 1970'erne; da Lexicon introducerede den legendariske model 224 i 1978 til 7.500 dollars for to programmer, var det den mest overkommelige enhed på markedet og den ændrede studieverdenen. Vores 480L, introduceret i 1986, blev hurtigt guldstandarden inden for reverb og definerede lyden af popmusik i årtier derefter. Hagen? Det kostede mere end nogle biler.

Vi er kommet langt siden da: I dag kan hjemmeoptagelsesfolk få adgang til samme legendariske reverb-teknologi i softwareform i vores overkommelige samling af standalone plug-ins og bundler såsom vores PCM Total Bundle og PCM Native Effects Bundle. Lad os se på nogle måder, du kan bringe den glatte, rige "Lexicon-lyd" til dine produktioner med reverb plug-ins.

Reverb kan overvinde nogle af begrænsningerne ved hjemmeoptagelser ved at skabe "lyden" af bedre akustiske miljøer.

Reverbs byggesten
En reverb-effekt forbedrer en lyd ved at introducere en kompleks serie af refleksioner, hvilket replikerer, hvordan lyd ville opføre sig i et akustisk miljø. Antallet, intensiteten, frekvensindholdet, densiteten og varigheden af disse refleksioner giver hver reverb sin unikke karakter.

En reverb-profil starter med predelay, tiden mellem begyndelsen af direkte og reflekteret lyd. (Jo større sal, jo længere predelay.) Tidlige refleksioner er de første refleksioner, der kommer tilbage til lytteren (eller mikrofonen) efter at have bounced af vægge, lofter, gulve og andre overflader. I reverbs krop, nogle gange kaldet reverberant felt, ganges refleksioner og udviser mere diffuse, komplekse mønstre, når de spreder sig rundt i et rum. En reverbs decay, eller tail, er dens dæmpning til uhørbar. Reverb-tid defineres som RT60, tiden det tager for den oprindelige lyd at reducere 60 decibel (dB) i volumen. Kortere RT-tider føles strammere og mere intime (tænk folk eller jazz), mens længere RT-tider lyder større og mere dramatiske (tænk power ballader). Alle disse elementer er tilgængelige som standard, justerbare reverb-effektparametre med værdier fra millisekunder til mange sekunder.

Reverbs spænder fra naturalistisk klingende effekter designet til at påkalde faktiske akustiske rum til specialeffekter, der efterligner klassiske processorer eller skaber udenomjordisk lyde, der aldrig ville eksistere i den virkelige verden.

Valg af den rigtige effekt
Reverbs spænder fra naturalistisk klingende effekter designet til at påkalde faktiske akustiske rum til specialeffekter, der efterligner klassiske processorer eller skaber udenomjordisk lyde, der aldrig ville eksistere i den virkelige verden. Lad os udforske de mest almindelige muligheder.

Chamber: Historisk set ville optagelsesstudier ofte konstruere højt efterklangende kamre for at kontrollere naturlig reverb, hvor de kunne forstærke lyde og fange reverb-effekterne i rummet med en mikrofon. Disse kamre blev brugt omfattende på klassiske R&B og rock-plader: Kamrene under Abbey Road blev brugt på de fleste Beatles-optagelser, og Capitol Studios' otte underjordiske kamre kan høres på albums af kunstnere fra Frank Sinatra til Beach Boys. Chamber-effekter emulerer egenskaber ved disse højt reflekterende rum og er karakteriseret ved en hurtig opbygning af reverb-densitet med randomiseret decay-tails. Chamber-effekter lyder fuldmand som hall reverbs, men har tendens til at give mere klarhed; de bruges ofte på vokal, strenge eller akustisk guitar, eller til at skabe "store" trommeljyde.

Reverb-tid defineres som RT60, tiden det tager for den oprindelige lyd at reducere 60 decibel (dB) i volumen. Kortere RT-tider føles strammere og mere intime (tænk folk eller jazz), mens længere RT-tider lyder større og mere dramatiske (tænk power ballader).

Hall: Hall-effekter genskaber karakteristika ved store akustiske rum. Nogle Halls er generiske rum, såsom arenaer; Concert Hall-effekter påkalder rum specielt designet til musikopførelse. Hall reverbs er karakteriseret ved langsom opbygning af tidlig refleksion og reverb-tider, der ofte når flere sekunder. Nogle Concert Hall-effekter er designet til at lyde tonalt jævne, mens andre forbedrer lave frekvenser, hvilket karakteriserer et grandios, større-end-livet rum. Concert Hall-effekter er perfekte til at forbedre orkestroptagelser og fortykke synth pads og strenge – men overuse kan få dit mix til at miste definition og lyde mudret og vasket ud, så sørg for at lytte til Hall-effekter i kontekst af din fulde mix i stedet for isoleret.

Room: Room-effekter varierer meget, men simulerer generelt mindre akustiske rum end haller, rum der er designet til praktik frem for musikopførelse. Deres karakteristika er hurtig opbygning af tidlige refleksioner, korte decay-tider uden eller minimal tail og resonanser og andre farvninger fundet i disse rum. Room-effekter har tendens til at være mere subtile end andre effekter og kan give din optagelse en naturlig, intim følelse – noget du måske sigter efter med singer/songwriter, akustiske instrumenter eller genrer som folk og jazz. Lexicon room-algoritmer simulerer rum fra garderober til uregelmæssigt formede rum, som også er fantastiske til filmlydesign og specialeffekter.

Plate: Plate-effekter efterligner adfærden af tidlige plate reverbs. De lyder glatte og tætte med en klar, let metallisk kvalitet. En plate-profil har ingen tidlige refleksioner, med hurtig, høj initial diffusion efterfulgt af klar decay. Plate-effekter genskaber dæmperne brugt til at dæmpe vibrationer i originale modeller ved at dæmpe høje frekvenser ved kortere decay-tider, hvilket tilføjer deres signaturfremtykkelseseffekt. Plates er fantastiske på trommer og klaver og akustisk guitar sustains (prøv at bringe høje frem ved at anvende et highpass filter) og skinner på vokal uden at foreslå et specifikt akustisk rum eller få en sanger til at lyde for fjern i mixet. Lexicons Vintage Plate-algoritme har venstre og højre delays, der kan bruges til at skabe ekkoeffekter, og kan synkronisere delay-tid til tempo.

Klassisk, jazz og anden akustisk musik har tendens til at kalde for mere naturlig behandling, mens tyk, dramatisk reverb er helt hjemme i pop og rock.

Reverb i mixet
Reverb bruges til både naturlig forbedring og specialeffekter. Før du tilføjer reverb, bør du tænke på, hvordan du gerne vil have dit mix til at høre ud. Genren, du arbejder inden for, vil sandsynligvis signalere stilvalg. Klassisk, jazz og anden akustisk musik har tendens til at kalde for mere naturlig behandling, mens tyk, dramatisk reverb er helt hjemme i pop og rock.

Går du efter realisme eller stor drama? Emulering af et lille til medium-stort rum vil tilføje livelighed uden at gøre mixet mudret. (Det kan være til hjælp at forestille sig det rum, hvor du måske ville opleve opførelsen.) Vil du understrege eller de-understrege mix-elementer? Mindre efterklangende ("tørre") lyde virker tættere, mens mere efterklangende ("våde") lyde virker længere væk.

Overvej din sangtempo: Generelt er det sådan, at jo hurtigere eller mere rytmisk kompleks sangen er, jo kortere reverb-tid er der af hensyn til klarhed. Langsommere tempi og lange sustains har tendens til at klare sig bedre med større, længere reverbs.

Reverb kan overvinde nogle af begrænsningerne ved hjemmeoptagelser ved at skabe "lyden" af bedre akustiske miljøer. (Tæt-mikrofon dine lydkilder for at de-understrege rumlyd i ufuldkomne rum.) Optager en fjern musikalsk samarbejde? Reverb kan få dit mix til at høre ud som samlet, som om musikerne alle opfører sig i samme rum.

Husk at en audioeffekt høres meget anderledes, når du lytter til den anvendt på et individuelt spor i forhold til at høre det spor i mixet. En dramatisk reverb-effekt kunne lyde pragtfuld på isoleret vokal for eksempel, men denne vokal kunne lyde mudret eller rodet først når den er lagdelt med andre mix-elementer. Træf altid reverb-beslutninger i kontekst af dit overordnede mix.

Lexicons familie af plug-ins er kompatible med DAWs som Pro Tools, Logic, Cubase, Studio One, FL Studio, Garage Band eller enhver anden AAX, RTAS, Audio Unit eller VST-kompatibel vært.

Andre Lexicon-effekter
Lexicon-arven går langt ud over reverb. Udvid dit palette med ikoniske effekter genfødtsom plug-in-algoritmer i vores PCM Total Bundle og PCM Native Effects Bundle, herunder Pitch Shift, MultiVoice Pitch, Chorus, Resonant Chords, Dual Delay, Random Delay og Stringbox. (Se nogle

UD OVER REVERB: SÅ FÅR DU NYE LYDE MED LEXICON-EFFEKTER

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 09:00:00 +0000

Okay, you already know that Lexicon is the gold standard of reverb. But did you know that we offer a full range of digital sound-shaping tools, from delays to pitch shifters?

It all started 40 years ago with the Prime Time Delay and PCM 70 Multi-Effects Processor, which were ahead of their time and still stand up against contemporary digital effects. We really hit our stride in the 1990s with the PCM96 Stereo Reverb/Effects Processor, which became an instant studio classic thanks to its gorgeous reverb, MIDI implementation and lush effects like chorus, flange and multiband delay.

Today, DAW users can tap into the best of those iconic PCM96 effects, reborn as plug-in algorithms in our PCM Total Bundle and PCM Native Effects Bundle, complete with full parameter automation and hundreds of versatile presets. Let’s walk through these effects and explore some uses for each.

Pitch Shift: This straightforward, single-voice processor performs flawless mono and stereo pitch shifting in increments ranging from one cent to an octave. In Musical mode, pitch is adjusted in semitones and cents; in

Lexicon's Pitch Shift Effect

Percent mode, pitch shifts are measured in—you guessed it—percentages. To try: Repair individual incorrect notes; beef up dual-mono hard-panned guitars; craft cartoon voices ranging from cute to villainous.

MultiVoice Pitch: Perform independent pitch shifting on up to six harmony voices (three voices on each stereo input) in semitone increments from one cent to an octave; each voice can be delayed up to 4.75 seconds. To try: Combine pitch shifting, panning and delay to craft huge harmony effects; craft automatic double-tracking (ADT) effects using very slight pitch shifts (20 cents and smaller); apply feedback to individual voices to create spiraling effects; create chords based on the input signal to thicken mono tracks.

Chorus: Modulate, filter and pan up to eight independent voices. Four independent LFOs each offer nine wave shapes; each voice also offers highpass, lowpass and bandpass filtering. To try: Create classic vocal ensemble effects and deep flanging guitars.

Lexicon's Chorus Effect

Resonant Chords: This classic effect, pioneered in the PCM70, lets you tune resonances in up to eight delay voices to create chords, arpeggios and room sounds. Delay pitches can be freely assigned to each voice; each offers delay time and resonance level controls. To try: Set a single note to trigger pitch-shifted resonant chords across your soundstage; trigger white noise with drum tracks; create unusual room reverb effects with phasey flutter echoes. Tune resonators to ring with percussive input; add delays to create arpeggiator effects.

Dual Delay: Two delay lines each offer adjustable delay time up to 9.5 seconds, plus feedback, polarity, level and pan controls. To try: Craft killer double-tracking, slap back and tape echo-emulating effects; thicken lead vocals and instrument parts by tone-shaping each delay tap.

Lexicon's Dual Delay Effect

Random Delay: This powerful four-voice processor modulates delay time in independent values that can be modified cyclically or randomly. A Wander control adds up to one second of additional delay time for each voice. Each voice has its own LFO, highpass and lowpass filters, plus polarity, level and pan controls. To try: Build regenerating loops; emulate lo-fi or vintage tape delays using Echoplex-style presets.

Stringbox: This truly unique algorithm provides 88 virtual “strings” that resonate when excited by audio input. Resonance characteristics can be adjusted, and individual strings can be turned off or detuned. To try: Use Stringbox’s keyboard interface to create a haunting “piano reverb” in just a few clicks; create ghostly effects by tuning resonances to the key of your song.

Ready to Get Started with Lexicon effects? Choose the Bundle that’s Right for You:

PCM Native Effects Plug-In Bundle: The Lexicon legacy goes far beyond reverb. Expand your arsenal with six iconic effects derived from our PCM96 Stereo Reverb/Effects Processor, including Pitch Shift, MultiVoice Pitch, Chorus, Resonant Chords, Random Delay and Dual Delay, plus our innovative Stringbox algorithm, which provides 88 virtual strings that resonate with audio input.
PCM Total Bundle: Our flagship collection offers the signature “Lexicon Sound” we’re legendary for, as a collection of native plug-ins. This powerhouse package features 14 reverb and effects plug-ins—everything available in both our Native Reverb Bundle and Native Effects Bundle—along with hundreds of versatile presets, stereo/phase meters and a graphical real-time display.

HARMAN Professional Solutions Omstiller Professionel Audiofordeling i Indonesien

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 09:00:00 +0000

JAKARTA, Indonesia, July 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- HARMAN Professional Solutions, the global leader in audio, video, lighting and control systems, including networked AV, today announced the appointment of IMS Indonesia as the official Indonesia distributor of AKG, BSS, Crown, dbx, Lexicon, JBL Professional and Soundcraft.

"Indonesia is a very important market for HARMAN Professional Solutions in the Asia Pacific region. In line with our focus on growth and strengthening our offering across brands, solutions and verticals to our customers in Retail, Install and Touring markets, we are happy to appoint IMS Indonesia as our audio distribution partner in Indonesia," said Ramesh Jayaraman, VP and GM, HARMAN Professional Solutions, APAC. "Indonesia has strong growth potential for professional audio solutions. The new distribution model leverages our brand strengths and IMS Indonesia's strong distribution and install capabilities in providing innovative technology solutions to our Indonesia customers."

IMS Indonesia is a market leader in distributing quality audio brands across Indonesia since 2000. With a nearly two-decade association operating JBL brand stores, retailing and distributing HARMAN's lifestyle brands, they will now expand the portfolio to include HARMAN Professional's Retail, Installation, Touring and Performing Arts audio product suite. All other HARMAN partnerships serving the Indonesia market for Broadcast, Cinema, AMX Video and Controls and Martin Lighting remains unchanged.

"We are known in the Indonesia market for our strong market coverage, retail footprint, technical knowledge and customer service. HARMAN Professional Audio Brands and Solutions are renowned for their world class quality and technological superiority," said James Eric Pribadi, Director - Sales, IMS Indonesia. "We understand our customers' need for world class installation solutions and support. With our hands-on experience and strong coverage in the Indonesia market, we are excited to bring HARMAN Professional Audio products to our customers and elevate their experiences."

Support, warranty and repair of HARMAN Professional products in Indonesia will transition to IMS Indonesia with immediate effect. Warranty terms and inclusions will not be affected.

For information on sales or support of HARMAN Professional Solutions products in Indonesia, contact HARMAN at HPro.APAC@harman.com or harmanpro@imsindo.co.id

HARMAN Appoints Ertekin Elektronik as a New Distributor to Support Customer Demand in Turkey

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 09:00:00 +0000

LONDON— HARMAN Professional Solutions, the global leader in audio, video, lighting and control systems, including networked today announced its new distributor partnership with Ertekin Elektronik in Turkey.

The distribution agreement entitles Ertekin Elektronik the right to distribute the full range of products offered by HARMAN Professional Solutions. The agreement covers the JBL Professional, AMX, Martin, Soundcraft, AKG, Crown, dbx, BSS, Lexicon, and Studer brands, providing a 360-degree solution to customers requiring audio, video, lighting and control solutions.

“We are excited to partner with Ertekin Elektronik in this very important region,” said Mark Coombes, Regional Director, MEA at HARMAN Professional Solutions. “We are looking forward to our collaboration with Ertekin Elektronik to lead our iconic brands towards the future. We are confident their experience and in-depth knowledge of the Turkish market to support our customers’ needs on an ongoing basis.”

“We are delighted to be distributing the complete HARMAN Professional Solutions range in Turkey,” said Yurder Ertekin, Sales and Marketing Manager of Ertekin Elektronik, “HARMAN offers a great portfolio of quality brands, which are completely aligned with our customers’ needs. With our expertise and the brands that HARMAN Professional Solutions offer we will be able to offer a complete solution.”

Ertekin Elektronik is a leading distributor in the Turkish region and has vast experience in the audio, video, lighting and control solutions within the Turkish region since 1967.

The distribution agreement comes into effect immediately. Please contact europeanmarketing@HARMAN.com for any additional questions.

Production Expert Spotlights Lexicon PCM Native Reverbs

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Julian Rogers of Production Expert, the industry-leading educational content creators behind Pro Tools Expert, Studio One Expert and Logic Pro Expert just released an extensive tutorial video on the Lexicon PCM Native Reverb Plug-in Bundle. Noting, “although there are loads of great reverbs out there, there is something special about Lexicon,” Rodgers walks you through various settings on the reverbs, alternating with dry tracks, so you can hear the wide variety of high quality processing that you can get with them. He also demonstrates how to customize the reverb for a specific sound.” Watch the video.

HARMAN Professional Solutions Delivers Stellar Sound and Versatility at the Alaminos Convention Center

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 09:00:00 +0000

Audiophile Components Inc. creates a flexible audio system featuring solutions from JBL, Crown, Lexicon, and Soundcraft for a multi-purpose facility in the Philippines

CITY OF ALAMINOS, PANGASINAN, Philippines—Sound integrator Audiophile Components Inc. installed a complete HARMAN Professional Solutions sound system at the Alaminos Convention Center.

The facility, also known as the Don Leopoldo Sison Convention Center, opened in 2017 and hosts everything from conventions to large-scale concerts to small private functions. Because of its diverse programming, it required a sound system that was not only robust, but also incredibly versatile. The City Government of Alaminos, who owns the facility, hired Audiophile Components Inc. to design, procure and deploy the system. After careful consideration, Audiophile selected a complete HARMAN Professional audio solution made up of JBL Professional loudspeakers, Crown amplification, a Soundcraft mixing console and processing components from dbx, BSS and Lexicon.

"We are privileged to be associated with the City Council of Alaminos and Alaminos Convention Center in the Philippines," said Ramesh Jayaraman, VP and GM, APAC, HARMAN Professional Solutions. "HARMAN Professional Solutions and our iconic brands have always been known for quality and performance that helps elevate the experience for our customers."

The sound system deployed by Audiophile Components includes six JBL PRX735 15" three-way loudspeakers, which deliver high SPL with low distortion. Because of the stage location and its LED wall, the system designers chose to wall mount the loudspeakers, rather than hanging them from the ceiling. For low-frequency reinforcement, the system includes six 18" JBL PRX718XLF powered subwoofers. Audiophile Components also included four JBL PRX712 12" two-way powered loudspeakers as stage monitors. The mix is controlled via a compact, 22-channel Soundcraft Signature analog mixer that offers high headroom, wide dynamic range and an exceptional signal-to-noise ratio.

The system's signal processing components include a Lexicon MX200 multi-effects processor, two DBX 231S dual-channel 31-band graphic equalizers, and one DBX 166xs Dual Compressor/Limiter/Gate unit. For speaker optimization and protection, the designers picked a dbx DriveRack PA2 unit which provides processing between the mixer and amplifiers.

"We thank Audiophile, our long-term country partner in the Philippines for yet another successful installation," Jayaraman said. "Their strong support and customer-first approach, not to mention their excellent system design, were key factors in bringing such a high-quality HARMAN system to the Alaminos Convention Center."

HARMAN Professional Solutions Opens New Experience Center, EMEA Headquarters in London

Fri, 06 Apr 2018 09:00:00 +0000

New location expands HARMAN Professional’s global network of experience centers; Multi-functional facility will serve as new headquarters for EMEA region and showcase cutting-edge technology offerings

(NORTHRIDGE, Calif. & LONDON) —HARMAN Professional Solutions, the global leader in audio, video, lighting and control systems, including networked AV, today announced the grand opening of the HARMAN Experience Center – London. The new facility expands the growing global network of HARMAN Professional Solutions Experience Centers, including locations in Los Angeles, Singapore and Shanghai, and will serve as the new headquarters for the EMEA region.

Designed to showcase how HARMAN solutions uniquely address customer needs across a variety of entertainment and enterprise market applications, the 25,800-square-foot (2,400-square-meter), multi-functional facility including EMEA headquarter offices, demonstrates the integration of brands including JBL Professional®, AKG Acoustics®, AMX®, BSS Audio®, Crown International®, dbx Professional®, Lexicon Pro®, Martin®, and Soundcraft®.

“The opening of the experience center in London represents a major investment in the EMEA region, enabling us to deepen relationships with our customers and greatly expand our presence across critical markets,” said Chris Smith, Vice President, EMEA, HARMAN Professional Solutions. “Not only will the facility offer customers the opportunity to experience HARMAN innovation firsthand, it provides our staff with a state-of-the-art headquarters that will allow us to pursue new opportunities with greater speed and efficiency.”

The HARMAN Experience Center—London is comprised of several dedicated spaces along with the EMEA office space and meeting rooms.The Product Showroom is filled with HARMAN solutions including HARMAN’s Connected Retail Experience, Huddle Space, Connected Hotel Room, Home Recording, Networked AVoIP, and much more. The Foyer, Boardroom and Auditorium are not only practical-use spaces, but also areas that demonstrate HARMAN solutions for restaurant, corporate, education, corporate, and theatre environments.

“By opening this HARMAN Experience Center in London, we expanding our robust global network of experience centers and enabling our customers around the world to experience the One HARMAN Solution proposition firsthand,” said Mohit Parasher, Executive Vice President and President, HARMAN Professional Solutions. “From JBL Professional sound and Martin lighting to AMX controllers and Samsung displays, the entire facility is a brilliant demonstration of what HARMAN products can do when deployed seamlessly together in enterprise and entertainment environments.”

The HARMAN Experience Center—London is open by appointment only to HARMAN and Samsung customers, employees, distributors, sales representatives, dealers, artists and other industry professionals for meetings, performances, productions, hospitality events, and more.

The HARMAN offices and Experience Center is located at Westside, London Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9TD. For more information, contact European.Marketing@Harman.com.

HARMAN Professional Solutions Brings Performances to Life at the Vietnam National Puppetry Theatre

Tue, 24 Oct 2017 09:00:00 +0000

Ba Sao Investment selects JBL, Crown, dbx, Lexicon and Soundcraft solutions to deliver premium sound quality at the historic Vietnamese puppet theater

HANOI, VIETNAM—Ba Sao Investment recently installed a complete audio system by HARMAN Professional Solutions at the Vietnam National Puppetry Theatre.

Since 1956, the Vietnam National Puppetry Theatre has preserved the uniquely Vietnamese art of water puppetry, hosting multiple performances per week. Considered a cultural highlight in northern Vietnam, these shows combine dramatic performances by skilled puppeteers with accompaniments by a traditional Vietnamese orchestra. In order to enhance the performances and ensure superb audio quality for audiences, the National Puppetry Theatre hired Ba Sao Investment to upgrade its aging audio system with a complete end-to-end HARMAN audio solution.

“One of the main objectives was to seamlessly integrate the new sound system with our existing equipment,” said Trịnh Đình Tân, Technical Manager, Vietnam National Puppetry Theatre. “It was also necessary to implement an outdoor-friendly solution that would be easy to set up and operate. The HARMAN system installed by Ba Sao Investment met all these requirements, delivering an audio experience worthy of the prestige our show is known for.”

The HARMAN sound system Ba Sao Investment installed in the National Puppetry Theatre includes JBL VT4886 line array speakers and VT4883 subwoofers, JBL PRX412M 12-inch portable speakers, JBL AWC129 weather-resistant speakers, JBL AC 25 ultra-compact speakers, Crown DSi2000 power amplifiers, dbx iEQ-31 equalizer/limiters, a Lexicon PCM92 digital effects processor and a Soundcraft GB8 series mixing console.

“We rely on HARMAN Professional Solutions to provide quality products for all of our installation needs,” said Nguyen Khac Anh, CEO, Ba Sao Investment Co. Ltd. “The National Puppetry Theatre wanted to make sure the audio solution would be easily integrated with their existing system. Thanks to the versatility of HARMAN products, they are very happy with the system we provided.”

Ba Sao Investment designed the audio solution around JBL VerTec series line array speakers and subwoofers, which offer excellent performance and coverage in a compact footprint. PRX412M portable speakers provide clear and precise stage monitoring, while JBL AC25 ultra-compact speakers offer high output and 90° x 90° coverage. JBL AWC129 full-range speakers are highly weather-resistant and satisfy the theater’s outdoor use requirements.

The entire system is driven by Crown DSi 2000 amplifiers, which deliver unmatched sound quality and reliability. To ensure maximum sonic performance from the system, dbx iEQ31 graphic EQ/limiters offer 31-band equalization, AFS™ feedback suppression, Type V™ noise reduction and PeakStopPlus® limiting. The Lexicon PCM92 is the most advanced reverb and effects processor in its class and lends its famously rich and smooth sound to the productions. Finally, a Soundcraft GB8 dual-mode topology audio mixer brings industry-standard mixing control to each performance.

“We are honored to be a part of the unique traditions of Vietnamese puppetry art performance,” said Ramesh Jayaraman, VP & GM, HARMAN Professional Solutions, APAC. “We thank the National Puppetry Theatre for trusting HARMAN products to improve its audience experience, and Ba Sao Investment for continuing to have faith in HARMAN’s ability to deliver custom-tailored solutions for every client’s needs.”

HARMAN Professional Solutions Brings New Mixing Power to Munich’s Gasteig Cultural Center

Thu, 23 Mar 2017 09:00:00 +0000

Complete HARMAN mixing solution offers exceptional speed, ease of use and seamless integration for a wide range of productions at one of Europe’s busiest cultural centers

MUNICH, Germany—The Gasteig cultural center, home to the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra and the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, recently upgraded its aging mixing console to a complete mixing solution by HARMAN Professional Solutions, including a Studer Vista X mixing console, Studer I/O systems, Lexicon Processors and AMX control systems. The Gasteig hosts more than 2,500 productions each year, and in order to meet such a demanding production schedule, the facility needed a cutting-edge mixing solution that would streamline workflows and enable guest audio engineers to achieve great sounding mixes with ease. The new HARMAN mixing solution offers excellent speed, flexibility and ease of use, and enables Gasteig to deliver excellent sound quality for a wide range of concerts and productions.

“We have a very short timeframe between productions,” said Peter Brümmer, chief audio engineer at the Gasteig. “There could be classical recording on Thursday, and then a jazz recording on Friday. Or we could have four performances in a single evening. I’m a really big fan of the Studer Vista X, and the Vistonics technology provides the best user interface on the market. I can turn a knob and see it happening, without having to deep dive into a computer. It reacts like an analog board.”

The complete HARMAN mixing solution at the Gasteig was provided by Audio Pro, HARMAN’s official distributor in Germany. In addition to the Vista X console, the system includes 2 Studer Infinity Core 800 processing engines for redundancy, a Studer D21m remote stagebox with 48 microphone preamps and a Studer D23M I/O system with AES/EBU, Dante, MADI and more. The Vista X is also compatible with the Gasteig’s old Studer D19 digital preamp system with 48 microphone I/O.

2 Lexicon PCM 96 Surround processors are interfaced with the Vista X via the D23M system to provide the studio with a wide range of high quality surround effects. Parameters are controlled directly from the Vista X via the Vistonics user interface using HiQNet IP protocol, and settings can be recalled instantly using the console’s snapshot feature. Finally, an AMX control system with Modero Touch Panels enable Gasteig engineers to simplify day-to-day operations in the studio, seamlessly control lighting and power and quickly switch between different DAWs.

“Each hall in our facility is connected to the Vista X console via Dante, which gives us the flexibility to record performances throughout the building,” remarked Brümmer. “The Vista X allows us to use our old preamps, which is really important to us. We now have 96 channels of high quality I/O, which gives us the flexibility to record any performance.”

With such a busy schedule, it was important for Brümmer to select an audio console that guest engineers could operate with as little as ten minutes of preparation before each show. Three of Europe’s leading console manufacturers brought in a console for a one-week trial period, which allowed Brümmer to determine which console would enable him to mix the fastest.

“I loaded up a live multi-track recording from a pop band to determine how fast I could dial up a nice mix,” said Brümmer. “The Vista X was the fastest by far. The flexibility and mixing speed were impressive, and it was a very easy console to mix on. Now when we have a freelance sound engineer, we can show him the board in 10 minutes and have him ready to mix the performance.”

For more than 20 years, the Gasteig has recorded each and every performance by the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra. The recordings are stored in an archive for posterity or released commercially to the public. They also record performances by famous jazz orchestras, big bands, chamber music and more. For orchestral recordings, they typically record with 96 kHz, 24-bit sound quality using approximately 30 microphones. Orchestral performances are currently mixed in 5.1 surround sound, but Brümmer has been experimenting with creating mixes 9.1, which convey three-dimensional height, depth and width.

“With the Vista X, I can create 9.1 mixes by setting up two surround-master busses—one for the lower layer in 5.1 and one for the upper layer in 4.0,” Brümmer concluded. “Each incoming channel from Pro Tools is routed to two mixer channels: the main channel one is routed to the 5.1 bus, while the second one gets signal from the pre-fader direct out from channel one and is routed to the 4.0 bus. With 800 channels and the AutoTouch Plus Dynamic Automation System, the Vista X makes the whole process fast and easy. The best part is, I can accomplish all of this without ever having to use a mouse or a computer screen!”

Products Used:

Studer Vista X Console
Studer Infinity Core 800 Processing Engine
Studer D21m Remote Stagebox
Studer D23M I/O System
Lexicon PCM96 Surround Processors
AMX Modero Touch Panels

HARMAN Professional Solutions Provides an Immersive Audio Experience for CityPride Multiplexes

Wed, 21 Sep 2016 09:00:00 +0000

Lexicon QLI-32 QuantumLogic Immersion processor, JBL cinema surround speakers and Crown amplifiers help audiences experience the highest-quality sound

MAHARASHTRA, India—HARMAN Professional Solutions today announced that CityPride Multiplexes has deployed a complete HARMAN cinema audio solution to provide exceptional sound quality for its state-of-the-art multiplex cinema. The new system features the Lexicon QLI-32 QuantumLogic Immersion processor, JBL loudspeakers and Crown DSi power amplifiers. CityPride selected the HARMAN solution for its seamless integration and ability to provide audiences with a truly immersive audio experience.

“The new HARMAN audio solution gives a completely new dimension to the sound and delivers unmatched output, clarity and fidelity,” said Pushkaraj Chaphalkar, partner at CityPride Multiplexes. “We have received excellent reviews from the audience about the new sound system and they are thrilled to experience the vast improvement in sound quality.”

CityPride installed the new HARMAN solution in its main cinema auditorium, which has a capacity of more than 500 seats. The new system includes a JBL 5742 4-way high power screen array, 9320 and 9310 cinema surround speakers, SCS 12 spatially cued surround loudspeakers and 4642A subwoofers. The new Lexicon QLI-32 cinema processor is designed to deliver up to 32 channels of surround sound, providing a deep and life-like sound experience for moviegoers. CityPride is the first cinema in India to deploy the QLI-32.

“The Lexicon QLI-32 allows us to ensure that the audience will get the best experience for each and every movie,” said Chaphalkar. “The JBL speakers and Crown amplifiers provide incredible crispness and the new generation of surround speakers ensures that the bass effects are felt in surround sound as well.”

CityPride has been using JBL speakers, amplifiers and subwoofers for over 20 years due to their industry-leading output, clarity and dependability. When CityPride decided to upgrade their audio system in the new auditorium, HARMAN was the clear choice.

“In the Indian market, there are several companies in the cinema audio sound segment, but some brands are too expensive while others require a special content format,” said Chaphalkar. “The HARMAN cinema solution gives us a complete end-to-end solution — the speakers, amplifiers, subwoofers and the QLI-32 processor — all in one seamless package. The HARMAN solution provides an incredible sound experience and gives us a great value for our investment.”

Lindsey Stirling Counts on HARMAN Professional Solutions to Support Her Concert Violin Sound

Tue, 16 Aug 2016 09:00:00 +0000

Lexicon, dbx and JBL enable front of house engineer, Rob McWhorter, to stay in step with the dancer and electronic music star

NORTHRIDGE, Calif.—Virtuoso electronic violinist, YouTube phenomenon and New York Times Best Selling author, Lindsey Stirling recently commenced her latest North American tour with Lexicon, dbx and JBL Professional audio brands bolstering her inimitable sound and elaborate production style.

During her live show, Stirling twists and twirls alongside four dancers while switching between four violins. “The fact that Lindsey can play as stably as she does while she’s moving is amazing, but working on Lindsey’s violins can still be complicated,” said Rob McWhorter, front of house engineer for Stirling. “A violin is an acoustically based instrument but, with the band’s EDM, dubstep, electronic and pop dance style influences, we have a lot of volume. We can’t keep a live mic in check with Lindsey and instead need to run all of her violins direct.”

“Always having a direct signal means there’s a lot you need to do to make the sound as big and natural as possible,” McWhorter said. “ One of the key elements of Lindsey’s violin sound is reverb, and on this tour, I have a pair of Lexicon PCM 96s to help give me the biggest, most spacious and ambient reverb as possible, so I can run them very wet and still sound natural.” McWhorter further deploys the Lexicon PCM 96s for Sterling’s vocals and the drum kit.

Rounding out Stirling’s violin sound, McWhorter uses two dbx 676 Tube Microphone Preamp Channel Strips. “I have slightly different settings for each violin—various combinations of reverb, EQ, compression and different pre-amps—and two of the four instruments rely on dbx processing,” he said.

Having worked with Stirling since her debut tour four years ago, McWhorter also serves as her production manager and uses JBL speakers for onstage monitoring. “All of our monitors are JBL, and we’ve been using them since day one. In the four years that we’ve had them, I’ve never had to replace a driver. We use a drum sub, wedges at the keyboard position and side fills for the dancers. That way, if any of their IEMs go out, I know they’ll still be able to hear the mix. The JBLs are solid and never let me down.”

Stirling catapulted into the limelight as an acclaimed violinist and performer with her self-released and produced music videos on YouTube, which have garnered more than 1.4 billion views and more than 8 million subscribers. With her unique blend of Celtic folk, classical, dubstep and dance, her debut and sophomore releases have both topped the Billboard Album charts and, to date, her tours have sold more than 500,000 headline tickets worldwide. Lindsey’s highly anticipated third studio album, “Brave Enough,” will be released on August 19 through her own imprint, Lindseystomp Records.