ANAHEIM,
CA - JANUARY 17, 2002 - The 2002 Anaheim NAMM Show was the site
for JBL Professional to announce the introduction of the SoundFactor™
series of live sound reinforcement speakers. SoundFactor offers
musicians, DJs and other users of live sound reinforcement speakers
the performance, reputation, prestige, and confidence that goes
with JBL speakers at prices that appeal to the most cost-conscious
users. Design innovations such as new advanced crossover networks
and a patent-pending waveguide allow SoundFactor to offer the
best quality and reliability in its class.
"To
meet these goals, SoundFactor includes only those features that
contribute to sound quality, reliability, and durability,"
said Gerald Tschetter, Director of Music Industry Marketing. "In
addition, JBL knows that the value of SoundFactor will result
in substantial sales volume. So we invested in tools and created
new assembly lines in our Northridge, California factory to deliver
high-volume, low-cost parts and finished products."
All this
was done without sacrificing JBL's legendary standards. For example,
the SoundFactor designs have all passed the same 100-hour, full
rated-power torture test that JBL high-end touring systems must
survive.
The initial
SoundFactor line-up consists of three models. The SF15 is a 15"
two-way front-of-house speaker with 1000 watts peak power capacity.
The SF25 dual 15" two-way model reflects the increasing market
acceptance of the dual 15" configuration. In reality, this
is more of a three-way system in that the lower woofer is actually
rolled off at a lower frequency than the upper woofer. While this
results in a more expensive network, the improvement in mid-range
performance makes it worthwhile.
Rounding
out the line is the SF12M 12" two-way stage monitor. The
SF12M isn't just a PA speaker in a wedge-shaped box - it was designed
from the ground up as a monitor. It is extremely compact, so it
won't block audience sightlines or take up too much of the limited
real-estate on stage. And it's voiced to let the performers hear
the pitch, harmony, and rhythm cues they need for a tight sound.
The crossover
is the heart and soul of a speaker system and SoundFactor uses
advanced network topology designs that are far more sophisticated
than the simple crossovers typically seen in competitive offerings.
Heavy gauge wire is used for inductors to assure that distortion
due to coil saturation is minimized and SonicGuard® high-frequency
driver protection guards against damage caused by inadvertent
overpowering of the system. All three SoundFactor models are constructed
of carpet-covered, 3/4" MDF - a material that is structurally
and acoustically superior to the particleboard used by many competitive
products. All-metal handles and an 18 gauge, full metal grille
are also used.
SoundFactor
is also the first product to use JBL's Progressive Transition™
Waveguide design. Well-controlled coverage, low-distortion, and
good frequency response - pick two. That has been the trade-off
horn designers faced until JBL developed proprietary design algorithms
which give our patent-pending Progressive Transition Waveguide
design the best performance in all three areas.
"With
SR-X as the flag-ship; the hot, new MPro series covering the mid
price-points; EON G2 in a class by itself; and now the value of
SoundFactor, JBL offers the most complete line of performance
speaker systems in the music industry," says Tschetter.
SoundFactor
models will enter production beginning in February of 2002.
Headquartered
in Northridge, California, JBL Professional is the world's leading
designer, manufacturer, and marketer of professional loudspeakers
for recording and broadcast, musician, cinema, touring sound,
commercial sound and contracting applications. JBL Professional
is part of the Harman International network of professional and
consumer audio companies. For complete product and company information,
go to the JBL Pro website at www.jblpro.com.
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