SEOUL, South Korea—TechData Co. Ltd. recently provided Oryun Community Church in Seoul and its newly-built religious retreat, Oryun Vision Village, with end-to-end HARMAN Professional Solutions audio and control systems. 

Founded in 1988, Oryun Community Church is a South Korean Christian organization that operates multiple churches and worship spaces in and around Seoul. The church’s primary facility is known as Oryun Vision Center, which regularly attracts thousands of people for Sunday masses. The organization also recently built a new religious retreat called Oryun Vision Village outside of Seoul, which is available for group rental and also serves as the church’s training center. Facilities at Vision Village include a chapel with 900- and 500-capacity worship spaces and two residence houses with private rooms, meeting spaces, offices and cafés. The grounds also feature a swimming pool, numerous fields and courts for outdoor activities and a serene walking path called the Vision Trail. Having had a positive experience with HARMAN products during their last renovation, Oryun Church recently hired TechData Co., Ltd. to design and install end-to-end HARMAN audio and control systems for both the Vision Center and Vision Village facilities.

"We were very satisfied with the HARMAN solutions we acquired in our 2015 renovation,” said Sunho Ju, Sound Director at Oryun Community Church. “Since Vision Village is not only our training center but also available for outside rental, we needed a solution that would be easy for anyone to use, including those who are less familiar with technology. TechData solved this by installing an AMX touch panel control system at Vision Village, which allows us to control our equipment with ease." 

At Oryun Vision Center, TechData selected a combination of JBL VTX V20 and VT4886 line array loudspeakers with VTS S25 subwoofers to provide adequate power and coverage for the main sound reinforcement system. Two-way JBL AC15, AC18/26 and AM512/95 loudspeakers supplement the main system, providing high output and full-range sound in compact form factors with 5.25", 8" and 12" low-frequency drivers, respectively. Crown I-Tech 4x3500HD and 12000HD amplifiers, supplemented by DCi 8|600N and 2|600N models, provide plenty of power and headroom for the extensive sound system. BSS BLU-806 and BLU-50 signal processors form a powerful digital audio network that offers flexible routing and powerful DSP across the complex system.

On stage, AKG C568B shotgun microphones provide clean, isolated signals and WMS 420 wireless microphone kits give worship leaders and speakers freedom of movement while delivering crystal-clear sound. JBL VP7212MDP powered stage monitors ensure that everyone onstage can hear clearly, and musicians use dbx PMC16 personal monitor controllers to fine-tune their own monitor mixes. Church staff use Soundcraft Vi3000 and Si Expression 2 digital consoles and JBL LSR308 8" powered studio monitors to deliver clear, powerful live mixes for the congregation. TechData also included a JBL EON206P portable PA system for outdoor and remote events.

For Oryun Vision Village, TechData selected a similar range of HARMAN solutions. JBL VTX line array loudspeakers and subwoofers form the main sound system, with JBL M20 dual 10" powered monitors on stage. Crown I-Tech amplifiers and BSS BLU signal processors form a flexible audio network, controlled by compact yet powerful Soundcraft Vi1 and Si Impact digital mixers. AKG D5, C5 and C451 microphones deliver clear, high-fidelity sound on stage for a wide range of instruments and voices. To make the entire system easier to use, Tech Data installed AMX touch panel control systems for intuitive operation.

“Oryun Vision Village requested a design with the same audio quality as the Vision Center's main hall, using JBL VTX line arrays,” said Seungduk Seo, Tech Lab Lead at TechData Co., Ltd. “To make the system easier to operate, we suggested the use of AMX control panels, which AMX technicians assisted us in integrating. HARMAN’s capability to cater to projects of any scale helps us tackle large church installations and smaller congregation spaces with ease.”

“It is an honor to have helped create meaningful worship spaces for the members of Oryun Community Church,” said Ramesh Jayaraman, VP & GM HARMAN Professional Solutions, APAC. “HARMAN would like to thank TechData Co., Ltd. for expertly utilizing our extensive range of audio and control solutions to provide premium sound quality and convenience while facilitating an engaging experience for the entire congregation."

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 services supporting the Internet of Things. 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 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our 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. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

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LONDON— HARMAN Professional Solutions, the global leader in audio, video, lighting and control systems, including networked today announced its new distributor partnership with Ertekin Elektronik in Turkey.

The distribution agreement entitles Ertekin Elektronik the right to distribute the full range of products offered by HARMAN Professional Solutions. The agreement covers the JBL Professional, AMX, Martin, Soundcraft, AKG, Crown, dbx, BSS, Lexicon, and Studer brands, providing a 360-degree solution to customers requiring audio, video, lighting and control solutions.

“We are excited to partner with Ertekin Elektronik in this very important region,” said Mark Coombes, Regional Director, MEA at HARMAN Professional Solutions. “We are looking forward to our collaboration with Ertekin Elektronik to lead our iconic brands towards the future. We are confident their experience and in-depth knowledge of the Turkish market to support our customers’ needs on an ongoing basis.” 

“We are delighted to be distributing the complete HARMAN Professional Solutions range in Turkey,” said Yurder Ertekin, Sales and Marketing Manager of Ertekin Elektronik, “HARMAN offers a great portfolio of quality brands, which are completely aligned with our customers’ needs. With our expertise and the brands that HARMAN Professional Solutions offer we will be able to offer a complete solution.”

Ertekin Elektronik is a leading distributor in the Turkish region and has vast experience in the audio, video, lighting and control solutions within the Turkish region since 1967.

The distribution agreement comes into effect immediately. Please contact europeanmarketing@HARMAN.com for any additional questions.

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 services supporting the Internet of Things. 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 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our 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. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

© 2018 HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. HARMAN Kardon, Infinity, JBL, Lexicon and Mark Levinson are trademarks of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. AKG is a trademark of AKG Acoustics GmbH, registered in the United States and/or other countries. Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.

KHONKAEN, Thailand—Mahajak Development recently installed a complete, HARMAN Professional Solutions networked AV solution at Khonkaen International Convention and Exposition Center (KICE) to ensure premium audio quality for a wide range of events and conferences.

Located in the city of Khonkaen, KICE is one of the most popular and versatile venues in Northeastern of Thailand and will be the convention hub with facilities of the fastest internet speed, the highest AV Technology and premium interior design in this part of Thailand.  KICE’s crown jewel is its nearly 150,700 square foot main exhibition hall with room-combined function as well as another 7 individual meeting rooms, which regularly hosts high profile events ranging from corporate meetings and conferences to exhibitions. In order to provide an immaculate guest experience at such a wide range of events, KICE recently hired Mahajak Development to install brand new audio system with HARMAN Professional networked AV system throughout the area, comprised of JBL speakers, Crown amplifiers, Soundcraft mixers, BSS processors and AMX SVSi matrix and controllers.

“KICE required an AV system with enough power and flexibility to provide experiences for any type of event,” said Pongaskorn Kanchanachayphoom, Project Director, Mahajak Development. “The biggest challenge was to ensure intelligibility throughout the venue despite its high ceilings. We easily overcame this challenge with JBL speakers, producing crystal clear sound in every corner of the exhibition hall. The HARMAN AV system we installed delivers high-quality sound for both corporate meetings and exhibitions events, and is flexible enough to ensure an engaging experience for attendees at any event.” 

To achieve impactful audio within the acoustically-challenging exhibition hall, Krissada Vivatvakin, PhD, Managing Director of Atkrist, AV Consultant had designed the venue with JBL SCS12 two-way speakers, and Control 16C/T and 14C/T full-range ceiling speakers. The SCS12 speakers were deployed overhead installed for maximum clarity in main hall, while the Control 10 series speakers provide consistent coverage throughout each meeting room and Crown DriveCore Install Networked series multi-channel amplifiers were used to supply clean and reliable power to the entire JBL speaker system. To ensure great sounding mixes with intuitive control for a wide range of events, Atkrist included Dante-enabled Soundcraft Expression 1 and Expression 3 digital consoles, Signature 12 and Signature 16 analog mixers. KICE’s impressive inventory of Soundcraft mixers enables the staff to easily select the right board for events of any size. 

The audio system is networked via a BSS Soundweb London BLU-806 with Dante and BLU-10 standalone wall controllers.  While the visual system is networked and controlled by AMX NX-3200 NetLinx NX Integrated Controller with AMX SVSI N1000 series encoders and decoders to provide perfectly matrix and scaled HDMI video support, making it easy for KICE staff to select sources and adjust volume level in each zone of the large space. 

“We are honored to see our iconic brands being used to deliver world class hospitality and entertainment experiences at KICE,” said Ramesh Jayaraman, VP & GM, HARMAN Professional Solutions, APAC. “We thank Mahajak for their partnership and deep understanding of their clients’ needs, and for trusting HARMAN solutions to guarantee customer satisfaction.”

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 services supporting the Internet of Things. 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 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our 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. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

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Strawberry Sound and JPRO deploy JBL, Soundcraft and BSS solutions to create world-class networked audio systems for Wakatipu High School

QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand—Sound integrator Strawberry Sound recently partnered with audio supplier JPRO to outfit Wakatipu High School’s brand new facility with a full array of state-of-the-art HARMAN networked audio solutions.

Located in the Queenstown suburb of Frankton, the newly built Wakatipu High School embraces OECD Innovative Learning Environment principles, which encourage collaborative educational methods. In addition to classrooms and offices, new Wakatipu High School features a performing arts theater, sports gym, a main foyer with café, dance studio and music recording studio. In order to meet DQLS (Designing Quality Learning Spaces) guidelines from the New Zealand Ministry of Education and ensure premium audio for a wide range of areas, school officials hired Strawberry Sound to install HARMAN networked audio systems throughout the facility.

“To embrace technology from an educational perspective, schools require high quality AV equipment and loudspeakers,” said Nicholas van Dyk, Specialist at JPRO. “The high efficiency of JBL speakers yields better coverage using fewer speakers at lower volumes. As a result, teachers and pupils benefit from not becoming mentally or aurally fatigued due to poor sound quality and acoustics. The building project manager Blair Grier said that Wakatipu High School features the finest acoustics he has ever encountered in almost three decades of experience.”

To deliver clarity and coverage throughout the school’s classrooms, offices, auditorium and gym, Strawberry Sound and JPRO designed and installed a full array of JBL Contractor Control Series speakers and Commercial Series ceiling speakers. The entire system is networked via BSS Soundweb London BLU-103 and BLU-100 digital audio processors, distributed via Dante Layer 3 protocol and managed with HARMAN HiQnet Audio Architect software.

“The open architecture of this platform provides a completely customizable solution for future changes to the paging and automatic phone switching systems,” said Reuben Pearce of Strawberry Sound. “The PABX phone system can dial into the BLU-103 if needed and easily broadcast to the entire school through the headset. The ability to add customized panel settings for paging system helps simplify the faculty and staff’s daily communications.”

For the main sound system in the school’s performing arts theater, the Strawberry Sound and JPRO teams installed a left-center-right array of JBL SRX812 two-way powered loudspeakers and SRX818SP powered subwoofers, flown above the stage. They also included a Soundcraft SI Impact digital mixing console to ensure intuitive professional mixes during productions and events. Microphones and other input signals are connected from the stage to the mixing console via Soundcraft Mini Stagebox 16, and output speaker signals are time-aligned with a BSS BLU-100 digital processor.

“It is a privilege to be associated with the prestigious Wakatipu High School,” said Ramesh Jayaraman, VP & GM, HARMAN Professional Solutions, APAC. “Our high-end audio solutions improve learning experiences and enhance students’ academic performance. Delivering a custom audio system is always a challenge, but Strawberry Sound and JPRO executed the project flawlessly. We thank them for their expertise, attention to detail and faith in HARMAN solutions to complete their client’s projects to a high standard of excellence.”

SANYA, China—To provide guests with an unparalleled experience of undersea immersion, China’s new Atlantis Sanya resort deployed an array of cutting-edge HARMAN audio, video, lighting and control systems.

Located in the city of Sanya on China’s Hainan island, Atlantis Sanya is the latest Atlantis-themed resort operated by Kerzner International. The resort’s 52-story luxury hotel boasts over 1,300 guest rooms, including extravagant underwater suites that look out into the resort’s massive Lost Chambers aquarium. The vast Aquaventure waterpark occupies nearly 200,000 square meters and includes waterslides that pass through the aquarium, in addition to snorkeling, scuba diving and live dolphin and sea lion interactions. Other amenities include well-equipped conference rooms and banquet halls for meetings and events, an upscale shopping center and a total of 13 different restaurants and bars. The resort deployed an array of JBL, AKG, Crown, Soundcraft and BSS audio technologies to distribute audio throughout the complex, as well as advanced AMX video systems and Martin lighting fixtures for multimedia integration and striking visuals.

“Atlantis Sanya aims to provide an unforgettable aquatic experience for guests,” said Project Leader at CCW, Atlantis Resorts Consultants. “To accomplish this goal, we needed high-fidelity audio and advanced multimedia systems throughout the facility, as well as the latest control systems to operate it seamlessly. HARMAN Professional’s world-class, scalable audio-visual systems empower the Resorts to create a unique and immersive experience.”

Over 1,500 full-range JBL loudspeakers provide total coverage and clarity for background music and announcements throughout the Atlantis Sanya’s restaurants, shops and common spaces. Waterproof, weather-resistant models cover the waterpark and other outdoor areas, delivering the same full-range sound with extra protection from the elements. Many of the hotel’s rooms and suites feature surround-sound entertainment systems with recessed JBL loudspeakers in the walls and ceilings for spacious, immersive sound. The entire integrated audio system is powered by 57 Crown DCi amplifiers, which are connected, zoned and controlled by a digital network of over 100 BSS signal processors, control panels and paging stations.

Atlantis Sanya’s meeting spaces, conference rooms and banquet halls are fully equipped with the latest HARMAN audio-visual solutions, ready to facilitate anything from international corporate events to elegant wedding receptions. AKG wireless microphones deliver crystal-clear audio for event speakers, while JBL loudspeakers and Crown amplifiers provide plenty of power without sacrificing intelligibility. Soundcraft digital consoles offer a powerful yet streamlined mixing solution, and dozens of AMX video matrix switchers, presentation systems and touchscreens offer seamless multimedia control.

At night, Atlantis Sanya’s contemporary fin-shaped main tower is illuminated with dazzling multicolor lighting displays. 20 Martin Exterior Projection 1000 fixtures project beautiful washes of color, texture and sharp graphics onto the outside of the building.

“HARMAN Professional Solutions provided with world-class AV technology backed by unequalled industry experience,” said Project Leader at CCW, Atlantis Resorts Consultants. “Their top-notch audio solutions, stunning multimedia technology and advanced control systems integrated seamlessly, and their service and support throughout the installation was invaluable in helping provide an unforgettable experience at Atlantis Sanya.”

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 services supporting the Internet of Things. 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 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our 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. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

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HARMAN Professional Solutions

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© 2018 HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Harman Kardon, Infinity, JBL, Lexicon and Mark Levinson are trademarks of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. AKG is a trademark of AKG Acoustics GmbH, registered in the United States and/or other countries. Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.

NEW BRUNSWICK, Canada—SC Media Canada and Ivan’s Audio-Visual recently outfitted Moncton, New Brunswick’s new state-of-the-art Avenir Centre arena with a complete HARMAN Professional Solutions audio system.

Avenir Centre is an 8,800-seat multi-use arena that is home to the Moncton Wildcats hockey team and Moncton Magic and basketball team. Although it primarily serves as a sports arena, Avenir Centre also hosts performances by renowned acts like Keith Urban and Jerry Seinfeld in addition to speaking events, trade shows and more. To provide exceptional sound quality for a wide range of entertainment and events, the arena needed a powerful audio system that could deliver even and highly-controlled sound coverage. To meet these objectives, SC Media Canada and Ivan’s Audio-Visual designed and deployed an end-to-end HARMAN system featuring JBL VRX line arrays, Crown DriveCore amplifiers, BSS BLU signal processors, and Soundcraft mixers.

“Hockey arenas require a robust sound system with a huge amount of SPL to overcome a crowd of more than 8,000 screaming fans,” said Brad Fox, Account Representative at SC Media. “We wanted the system to deliver as much energy into the seats as possible, while avoiding reflection off the roof and walls of the arena. You also need a lot of bass impact to give music extra thump and reinforce the energy of hits against the glass. Leveraging our expertise in arena installations, we delivered a cutting-edge HARMAN audio system that came in under budget, while also meeting the performance requirements of an NHL-level stadium.”

The arena’s main sound system consists of 58 JBL VRX932LA line array loudspeakers and four high-output ASB6128 subwoofers. Four PD595 two-way loudspeakers provide coverage for the arena floor. A total of 167 JBL Control-series loudspeakers, including Control 65P/T, 64P/T, 14C/T, and 23-1 models, distribute audio to the facility’s many locker rooms, dressing rooms, press boxes, lounges, and other spaces.

“The linchpin of the whole project was the VRX,” explained Fox. “We were looking for something with specific horizontal and vertical dispersion patterns, and VRX fit the bill perfectly. It was easy to install and has a ton of output for its size, too. The advantage of VRX is a combination of all of those features and its small footprint.”

Amplification is provided by 13 Crown DCi-series power amplifiers, including six DCi 4|2400N units for the main arrays, one DCi 4|600N for the full-range speakers and six DCi 8|300N models for the distributed audio system. BSS BLU signal processors route audio throughout the facility with a flexible digital architecture, controlled by EC-4BV wall-mounted control units in the locker rooms, press boxes, and other spaces. Audio in the arena is mixed on a Soundcraft Si Impact digital console connected to the BSS network by an SI-BLU Card. The facility’s dedicated press interview room features a compact, rack-mounted Soundcraft UI16 digital mixer controlled by a mobile device.

“We worked closely with SC Media Canada and the engineers at HARMAN to design the main sound system in the arena, as well as the facility’s distributed audio system,” said Serge Goguen, Integration Specialist at Ivan’s Audio-Visual. “The criteria for the system was outlined to very tight specifications for loudness and coverage. We modeled the system before the installation, and it far exceeded the minimum requirements. And after installation, the HARMAN system actually exceeded the modeled performance. The customer is very happy with the system’s coverage, loudness and impact.”

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 services supporting the Internet of Things. 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 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our 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. In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

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David Glaubke

Director, Public Relations

HARMAN Professional Solutions

+1 (818) 895-3464 O

+1 (818) 470-7322 M

© 2018 HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. Harman Kardon, Infinity, JBL, Lexicon and Mark Levinson are trademarks of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. AKG is a trademark of AKG Acoustics GmbH, registered in the United States and/or other countries. Features, specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice.