FRANKFURT, Germany — At Pro Light and
Sound 2013, HARMAN’s Crown announced the introduction of the USBX, an accessory
that enables Crown XTi, CDi and DSi Series amplifiers with a USB port to be
operated via an Apple iPad/iPhone using the “Powered by Crown” App.
“Our new USBX greatly expands the control options available to users of
our XTi, CDi and DSi amplifiers by adding iPad/iPhone operation and wireless
connectivity,” said Marc Kellom, Director of Marketing, Crown. “It’s perfect
for setting up, monitoring and troubleshooting amplifiers in a wide variety of
applications including small to medium fixed installations, mobile PA systems,
movie theaters and other situations.”
The USBX allows
Crown amplifiers equipped with a USB port to be controlled via Ethernet. The USBX plugs into an AC outlet and up to eight
compatible Crown USB products can
be connected to the USBX. The USBX has built-in Wi-Fi, enabling wireless control of connected Crown
amps via an iPad or iPhone and the “Powered by Crown” App without the need for a separate
wireless router.
The “Powered by
Crown” App allows wireless control and monitoring of Crown Ethernet-enabled
devices and JBL loudspeakers that are equipped with DrivePack® DPDA built-in
amplifiers. Since this app uses the same protocols as HARMAN HiQnet System
Architect™, users can import custom control panels from System Architect into
the “Powered by Crown” App for added functionality. A strategic long-term commitment
to Ethernet technology by Crown means that users have the benefit of this
simple-to-use, cost-efficient program as well as seamless integration of their
legacy and future Crown products through the app.
HARMAN (www.HARMAN.com) designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of
audio and infotainment solutions for the automotive, consumer and professional
markets — supported by 15 leading brands, including AKG®, Harman Kardon®,
Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon® and Mark Levinson®. The Company is admired by
audiophiles across multiple generations and supports leading professional
entertainers and the venues where they perform. More than 25 million
automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and infotainment
systems. HARMAN has a workforce of about 13,400 people across the Americas,
Europe and Asia, and reported net sales of $4.4 billion for the twelve months
ending June 30, 2012.
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