New integrated PA ecosystem streamlines setup and configuration from a
single mobile app so musicians can get great sound quickly and focus on their
performance
NAMM
(Booth #7800), ANAHEIM, Calif.—HARMAN
Professional Solutions today announced the HARMAN Connected PA™—a complete,
integrated ecosystem of live sound products that allows musicians and
performers at any skill level to quickly and easily get professional results.
At the center of the Connected PA ecosystem is the groundbreaking new HARMAN Connected
PA mobile app, which provides one centralized solution for intuitive setup, configuration
and control. The HARMAN Connected PA ecosystem brings together Soundcraft mixing
consoles, AKG microphones, dbx stage boxes and JBL speakers that integrate
HARMAN ioSYS technology to offer a flexible and scalable solution that makes it
easy for customers to get great live sound.
“Musicians
need a fast and easy way to set up their PA system so they can focus on
performing instead of worrying about their equipment,” said Noel Larson, Senior Global Manager, HARMAN
Professional Solutions. “The HARMAN Connected PA system provides musicians a
simple and effective way to set up and operate their entire PA system from one
central app, with minimal pro audio skills or previous live sound experience.
Now musicians can focus on what matters most—their performance.”
The
HARMAN Connected PA is an industry first, and streamlines the setup process
with one state-of-the-art central app for the entire component ecosystem, removing
the need for multiple apps and GUIs. The app automatically identifies and configures
connected equipment, provides setup wizards for quick and easy system
configuration, and offers access from a variety of devices, including iOS, Android,
Mac OS and Windows.
The
Connected PA product ecosystem is enabled via ioSYS technology and initially includes
equipment from Soundcraft, JBL, dbx and AKG, allowing musicians to create
systems that suit their specific needs. Additional HARMAN equipment can be
added to increase performance flexibility and meet the demands of future
growth. At launch, compatible products include:
·
Soundcraft Ui12, Ui16,
and Ui24R Digital Mixers
·
JBL PRX800W Series
Loudspeakers
·
dbx DI1 Active Direct
Box
·
AKG P5i Microphone
HARMAN Professional
Solutions plans to add many new products to the Connected PA ecosystem to
provide musicians with greater versatility and adaptable performance.
Availability
The HARMAN Connected PA app
is expected to be available Q2 2017 from the Apple App Store, Google Play,
Soundcraft.com and JBL.com. Soundcraft Ui24R is expected to be available March
2017. The AKG P5i microphone will be available February 2017. JBL PRX800W
speakers and the dbx DI1 are currently available but may require firmware
updates to enable HARMAN Connected PA functionality. For additional information
on the HARMAN Connected PA app and ecosystem, please visit http://connected-pa.com.
ABOUT HARMAN
HARMAN (harman.com) designs and
engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and
enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual
products, enterprise automation solutions and connected services. With
leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®,
JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®,
HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where
they perform around the world. More than 25 million automobiles on the road
today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. The Company’s
software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are
connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to
car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across
the Americas, Europe and Asia, and reported sales of $7.0 billion during the 12
months ended September 30, 2016. The Company’s shares are traded on the New
York Stock Exchange under the symbol NYSE:HAR.
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