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FIRST INTERNATIONAL INSTALLATION OF JBL PD SERIES IN MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
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MELBOURNE,
AUSTRALIA – OCTOBER 31, 2002 – JBL Professional is
excited to announce the first international installation of Precision
Directivity™ Series loudspeakers. Vodafone Arena, a premiere
sports and entertainment venue in Melbourne, was recently renovated
with PD speakers, receiving a very positive response.
The 10,800-seat
Vodafone Arena features retractable and removable seats to accommodate
various events including tennis, basketball, live music concerts
and a velodrome for bicycle races. A retractable roof, which takes
ten minutes to fully open or close, allows the venue to be transformed
from an indoor arena to an outdoor venue. The roof presented an
understandable challenge when designing the sound system. Since
the system could not be mounted in the center of the arena, the
catwalk running around the perimeter of the open roof was utilized.
The original
sound system, consisting of a six-element circular array of 15”
two-way loudspeakers, delivered sound to a projection distance
of 30 to 65 feet. The system was unable to reach the other three
sides of the stadium. Local A/V contractor Warehouse Sound Systems
was asked to upgrade the system, using the existing loudspeakers,
amplifiers and processing equipment wherever possible.
Sven Langebeck,
owner and chief engineer at Warehouse Sound Systems, joined forces
with audio consultant Douglas Growcott from Watson Moss Growcott
to determine the best audio solution for Vodafone Arena. The chosen
system included three PD764 mid/high loudspeakers and three VS125HS
low frequency loudspeakers. “We chose the PD speaker system
based on the specifications published by JBL, along with information
provided in a white paper describing the technology used,”
stated Langebeck. “My confidence in the accuracy of JBL
specifications has been built up over many years. Again, they
did not let me down – the commissioned system, when fired
up, exceeded all the expectations of the design team.”
JBL Professional’s
PD Series uses a full-range, full-bandwidth total system approach
that allows contractors and consultants to design a fully integrated
sound system solving the audio challenges inherent to large installations,
including arenas, stadiums, houses of worship and other performance
spaces. The JBL PD mid/high frequency loudspeakers utilize a new
co-axial design, with specific coverage angles that allow the
sound to be aimed precisely at individual sections of the audience
arena for high intelligibility and maximum fidelity. In addition,
JBL engineering developed the new Precision Directivity technology
that effectively allows the low frequencies to be “steered”
at specific areas of the arena to assure even bass coverage throughout.
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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