JBL Pro MPro Overview

JBL PROFESSIONAL INTRODUCES TWO LINES OF SOUND REINFORCEMENT SPEAKERS UNDER THE MPRO NAME KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLORIDA & FRANKFURT, GERMANY

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLORIDA & FRANKFURT, GERMANY - MARCH 7, 2001 - After a year of development, component innovation and consumer research, the new MPro lines of sound reinforcement speakers are being introduced by JBL Professional. Two distinct segments exist, the MPro 200 Series and MPro 400 Series, each containing full-range two way speakers as well as complementary passive and active subwoofers. MPro Speakers are built for live sound, clubs, DJs, houses of worship and other applications that require quality audio at all ranges of volumes. One of the new models, the MP418SP is a subwoofer with an integrated power amplifier with signal processing developed and built by Crown Audio. This is the first product introduced that was developed cooperatively by JBL Professional and Crown Audio.

Each MPro speaker (except subwoofers) features a tough SMC Laminar Flow Baffle(tm), a single-piece that integrates hort, ports, baffle and woofer mounting. The smooth, rounded contours of the baffle and seamless one-peice structure reduce turbulence and diffraction effects for reduced distortion. SMC is a sheet molding compound technology used extensively inthe automotive industry that allows for rigidity and maximum acoustic performance. All cabinets are made of 18mm multi-ply selected woods using tongue and groove construction techniques. High-frequency components are protected by JBL's exclusive SonicGuard(tm), which offers protection without changing the sound or interrupting the performance. Roadworthiness is assured through the use of heavy-duty steel handles, 16 gauge-steel hexagonally-perforated grilles and quality professional coverings. For versatility and ease of set up, all MPro speakers have pole-mount receptacles and the MP215 subwoofer is shipped with a pole included for this purpose.

"In developing the MPro line, we looked at the changes in the way music professionals, DJs as well as musicians, are using live sound speakers," stated Michael MacDonald, President of JBL Professional. "Many MPro attributes, such as extended frequency response, compact size, and easy handling are a direct result."

The first five models in the MPro Lines were introduced concurrently at the Frankfurt MusikMesse and immediately following the NSCA Show at a Launch event at Cape Canaveral's Kennedy Space Center. The initial MPro 200 Series offerings are:

MPro MP215. 15 Inch Two-Way Speaker System.
MPro MP255S. Dual 15-Inch Subwoofer in an innovative dual-tuned, band-pass enclosure.

All MPro 200 Series speakers feature carpet-covered cabinets for keeping their new look and to aid in loading in and out of trucks and cars. The professional quality JBL low frequency transducers have edge-wound voice coils for high power handling and output. Titanium diaphragms and ferro-fluid cooling provide extended high frequencies and high power handling inthe 1" JBL compression drivers. Large 75¡ axisymmetrical constant directivity horns provide control over high frequency dispersion.

The first MPro Series 400 models to be released are:

MPro MP410 10-Inch Two-Way Speaker System. Compact speaker system for use by itself or with subwoofers.
MPro MP418. Single 18-Inch, compact bass-reflex subwoofer.
MPro MP418SP. Powered single 18-Inch subwoofer in bass-reflex cabinet with Crown amplification.

MPro 400 Series speakers are covered with JBL's patented Duraflex(tm) finish for toughness and speaker longevity. Premium JBL components allow MPro 400 Series speakers to deliver reliable power and sonic clarity. Cast frame low frequency transducers with edge wound voice coils and 1.75" ARD(tm) (Anular Ring Diaphragm) Technology Compression Drivers are standard in MPro 400 Series speakers.

MPro Series speakers will be available through JBL authorized dealers and distributors beginning April, 2001.