Crown Statement on the passing of Albert Lecesse, Audio Analysts
July 20, 2010 – ELKHART, Indiana — It is with great sadness that we at Crown recognize the passing of Albert Leccese. It may not have been obvious to the outsider, but Albert's visionary ideas in the 1980's and 90's helped Crown as we developed the IQ System network which ultimately became Harman HiQnet.
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Church on the Move Keeps Sound Consistent With A Complete Harman Solution
For Its Newly Expanded Worship Center
June 22, 2010 – ELKHART, Indiana — Demonstrating the comprehensive range of audio solutions available from Harman Professional, North Carolina-based system designer Strategic Connections recently upgraded the sound system for the newly expanded Church on the Move in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The new sound reinforcement system features JBL loudspeakers, Crown amplifiers, and BSS processing.
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Crown Audio Introduces ComTech DriveCore™ Series Amplifiers
New Chip Based Amplifier Technology Redefines Standard
For Installation Market Applications
June 9, 2010 – LAS VEGAS, Nevada —Providing sound integration professionals with high performance, energy efficient amplifier technology that will redefine the way amplifiers are designed and built, Crown Audio today introduced the ComTech DriveCore™ series of amplifiers. The new line – consisting of four models, are all one rack, convection cooled, ultra-energy efficient amplifiers.
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Harman Professional Links With Com-Net Software To Launch IDX Information Delivery Systems That Couple Harman Audio Networking And Performance
With Com-Net Software’s Market-Proven Interface And Control
June 9, 2010 – LAS VEGAS, Nevada — Realigning expectations for high-performance, easy to integrate communication systems, Harman Professional today announced a partnership with information display and paging specialist Com-Net Software to launch a series of new communication technologies starting with the co-branded IDX Information Delivery Systems that debuts today at InfoComm. The IDX System couples Harman’s Crown CTs, BSS London and HiQnet™ technologies on the back end with Com-Net Software ECLIPSX Flight Information Display System or ECLIPSX Transit Information Display System at the front end. The combined result is great sounding, highly reliable audio networks with application-engineered interface and control in a versatile, cost-efficient package.
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On Stage Audio Deploys World’s First Professional-Grade Application Of AVB
Transfer Protocol Using HiQnet™-Enabled Harman Technologies
From Crown Audio, BSS Audio and dbx
May 26, 2010 – NORTHRIDGE, California — In a highly advanced, yet-remarkably simple audio system design that points to the future of professional-grade integration, On Stage Audio (OSA) this month deployed the world’s first real-world test of the IEEE 802.1 AVB Bridging protocol. OSA’s team, led by Jim Risgin, Vice President, configured and controlled a Crown Audio, dbx, and BSS Audio A/V system using Harman HiQnet for the Compuware national sales meeting in Detroit, Michigan and ran audio using Ethernet AVB standards. The event, which took place at the Masonic Theater in downtown Detroit, allowed a crowd of 1,500 attendees to enjoy pristine digital audio and let the audio systems crew experience the future of A/V systems configuration, one in which everything works, all the time, and in which simplicity, not complexity, is the norm.
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Harman Professional Amps Up Efforts In China,
Expands Sales Team With Seasoned Executives
May 26, 2010 – In a move to drive growth in China and increase its support of customers and channel partners in the Chinese market, Harman Professional today appointed three veteran audio executives to its sales team in Shenzhen. All three appointees will work closely with existing partners in China and with Harman’s brand-level sales and engineering teams to develop the company's market presence in China including developing market communication, product development and sales and support.
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Harman Professional Concert Sound Powers Historic HAMPI UTSAV 2010 Music
Festival
April 12, 2010 – ELKHART, Indiana – Three Regional Sound Companies, V&P Sound Pvt. Ltd., Sound & Light Professionals and SoundEffects.Com Collaborate for Sound Reinforcement of Major Music Festival. India started its new year in style, with one of January’s most exciting events being the Hampi Utsav 2010, taking place in the south of the country. A regular annual event in Karnataka at Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage site, this year’s three-day Festival was held on a grand scale by uniting with the 500th anniversary celebration of the Vilayanagara emperor, Sri Krishnadevaraya’s ascendancy to the throne.
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Crown Begins Shipping Highly Anticipated XLS Series Amplifiers
April 1, 2010 – ELKHART, Indiana – After receiving rave reviews at its Winter NAMM introduction in January, Crown today began shipping its new line of XLS Series amplifiers. The new line – consisting of four models and offering an unprecedented level of performance and configuration flexibility, will usher in a new era of power amplification at the entry level.
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Crown Redefines Category Performance and Price With Groundbreaking New XLS Series Amplifiers
March 25, 2010– ELKHART, Indiana – In an introduction that redefines the category of affordable and high-quality power amplifiers, Crown today announced the next generation line of XLS Series amplifiers, providing a new benchmark for amplifiers in the MI category. The new line – consisting of four models and offering an unprecedented level of performance and configuration flexibility will usher in a new era of power amplification at the entry level.
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Crown Introduces VRACK:
A Tour Optimized Amplifier and Power Speaker Management Rack
For JBL Loudspeakers
March 24, 2010– ELKHART, Indiana – In an introduction that provides touring professionals with a complete turnkey, out-of-the-box amplifier management solution, Crown today introduced VRACK, a complete amplifier management rack system solution. The VRACK features three built-in Crown I-Tech 12000HD amplifiers, immediately providing an easy-to-configure, plug-and-play solution that eliminates the need to build amplifier racks. Designed to work in conjunction with JBL VerTec, VRX, and AE series loudspeakers, the system’s modular design is highly scalable and is designed to meet the needs of both small and large sound systems.
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Harman Professional Backs Ultima Limited In Award-Winning Television Productions
March 4, 2010– ELKHART, Indiana – As Nigeria’s foremost provider of television content and production, Ultima Limited has been using Harman Professional products to drive some of Nigeria’s most successful programs. For five seasons of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” and two seasons of “Project Fame,” Ultima Limited has used JBL loudspeakers, AKG microphones, Crown amplifiers and dbx processors installed by ET Quake Multimedia to become Nigeria’s premier television production company
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Crown’s Advanced Technology and Engineering Behind
New Category Defining XLS Series Amplifiers
January 28, 2010– ELKHART, Indiana – For their market category and price points, Crown’s new XLS Series of amplifiers offer an unprecedented level of performance, configuration flexibility, and user-friendly features. The following points summarize key technology breakthroughs and refinements behind these benefits.
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Crown Introduces PIP-USP4 Processor For CTs Series Amplifiers
January 25, 2010– ELKHART, Indiana – Delivering unprecedented power and flexibility while offering clear sound and the widest dynamic range possible, Crown today introduced the PIP-USP4, the fourth generation DSP-based PIP™ (programmable input processor) module for CTs Series 2-channel amplifiers. The USP4 is a Harman HiQnet™ series component and connects to the audio control/monitor network using 100MB Ethernet hardware. The single plug solution contains audio distribution, control and monitoring.
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Crown Amplifies Tour Sound
For The Biggest Names In Music Throughout The World In 2009
January 21, 2010– ELKHART, Indiana – With artists like Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift, U2 and Metallica deploying Crown amplifiers live in concert this year, 2009 proved to be another landmark year for Crown International. Crown reaffirmed itself as the leading provider in high-end amplifiers for the touring market with the introduction of I-Tech HD and laid the groundwork for success that will carry throughout 2010.
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Crown’s HiQnet™ Band Manager™
Breaks The 10,000 Download Barrier
January 19, 2010– ELKHART, Indiana – Over the past year, 10,000 users have experienced Crown’s ground-breaking HiQnet™ Band Manager™ system configuration and control software and are deploying it in a number of portable PA applications from DJs, to bands and singers. The free-of-charge application provides an intuitive user centric, function-driven interface designed to simplify system setup and management while enabling audio professionals, musicians, and engineers to configure and control a rack of Crown XTi series amplifiers. Band Manager unlocks all loudspeaker-processing capabilities of the XTi Series.
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Harman Professional Launches New And Improved
HiQnet System Architect™ 2.1 For Faster, More Comprehensive HiQnet™ Support
January 5, 2010– ELKHART, Indiana – Building on the new workflow principles and operational paradigms offered with its HiQnet System Architect™ 2.0, Harman Professional recently made its new System Architect 2.1 available to HiQnet™ users worldwide. The upgrade, which was made live on Thursday, December 17th, allows System Architect to automate many of the more time consuming system design tasks based on the application’s greater, embedded understanding of how a user constructs a system.
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Daktronics Completes Major Install At Minor League Hockey Arena
With JBL AE Series Loudspeakers
December 14, 2009– ELKHART, Indiana – Daktronics recently completed an installation at the Allen Event Center in Allen, Texas, using 25 JBL AM4215/95 loudspeakers placed every 30 feet to deliver even sound throughout the bowl seating area. The sound system is powered by Crown CT1200 amplifiers and uses an assortment of Harman products in to reach into the Arena’s bar and lounge area.
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Sound Image Deploys Crown I-Tech HD and Studer Vista 5SR
For Taylor Swift’s North American Tour
December 14, 2009– ELKHART, Indiana – Taking advantage of the power of Crown’s I-Tech HD series amplifiers and flexibility of the Studer Vista 5SR console, California-based Sound Image deployed 80 I-Tech HD amplifiers and a Studer Vista 5SR for use on country music star Taylor Swift’s tour throughout North America.
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Firehouse Deploys Crown I-Tech HD Amplifiers and JBL VerTec® Line Arrays
For Legendary Performance at Historic 25th Anniversary
Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame Concert
November 12, 2009– ELKHART, Indiana – In a historic two day concert event featuring some of the biggest names in the history of rock and roll, Red Hook, New York-based Fire House Productions provided a JBL VERTEC® line array system with Crown I-Tech HD power amplification for live sound reinforcement at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts on Thursday, October 29th and Friday, October 30th.
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Harman Professional HiQnet™ Audio System Scores Highly
At English Premiership Side Burnley F.C. Stadium
October 6, 2009– ELKHART, Indiana – Designed by AMS Acoustics and installed by ETA Sound, new audio system is world’s
first deployment of Harman HiQnet™ System Architect V 2.0. As Burnley F.C. gain promotion to England’s elite, new fully integrated PA/VA compliant Harman Professional public address system puts Turf Moor system in the same league as Europe’s greatest stadium systems.
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Crown Expands Groundbreaking Cinema Amplifier Series With New DSi 6000
September 14, 2009– ELKHART, Indiana – Building upon the success of its groundbreaking line of amplifiers dedicated for use in cinema sound, Crown Audio today introduced the DSi 6000. The newest addition to the DSi series, the DSI 6000 is designed to provide further support for the JBL line of cinema loudspeakers.
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Crown Expands Range Of Class Leading Fixed Installation Amplifiers With CDi 6000
September 14, 2009– ELKHART, Indiana – Further proving its ability to offer sound integrators the best available solutions for power amplifiers in fixed installation applications, Crown Audio today introduced the CDi 6000 amplifier, the fourth amplifier in the CDi series.
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Sirius Showequipment AG Upgrades Tour Capabilities With Crown I-Tech HD
September 14, 2009– ELKHART, Indiana – Having used several generations of Crown products over a number of years, German sound company Sirius Showequipment AG has upgraded its fleet of Crown amplifiers with 16 of the new I-Tech 12000 HD’s to drive the company’s monitor system.
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Crown Introduces PIP-USP4 Processor For CTs Series Amplifiers
September 14, 2009– ELKHART, Indiana – Delivering unprecedented power and flexibility while offering clear sound and the widest dynamic range possible, Crown today introduced the PIP-USP4, the fourth generation DSP-based PIP™ (programmable input processor) module for CTs Series 2-channel amplifiers. The USP4 is a Harman HiQnet™ series component and connects to the audio control/monitor network using 100MB Ethernet hardware. The single plug solution contains audio distribution, control and monitoring.
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Crown Introduces Updated Macro-Tech i Series Amplifiers
With Increased Power and Dual Port Capability
September 14, 2009– ELKHART, Indiana – Continuing a heritage of sonic integrity and quality that has spanned over two decades, Crown today announced the latest update to its Macro-Tech i series of amplifiers, featuring increased power and new dual port capability. Comprised of three models, the MA-5000i, MA-9000i, and MA-12000i, the Macro-Tech i series features patented Class-I circuitry, which delivers greater power while reducing the amplifier’s weight by more than half.
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