 | Originally launched at winter Namm 2005, JBL Professional announced the Harman Pro HiQnet compatibility of JBL Vertec DP Series of self-powered line array systems at prolight+sound, Frankfurt.The integrated audio systems featuring the new JBL DrivePack were showcased at Plasa, London and will also be highlighted at LDI, Orlando, Florida in November 2005. Co-developed with Harman Pro Group companies Crown International and dbx Professional, these high-performance power modules with integral digital signal processing couple seamlessly with Vertec loudspeakers. |
First products available in the Vertec DP Series, the VT4888DP 3-way midsize line array element and VT4882DP midsize subwoofer are available with the DP3 DrivePack unit pre-configured from the JBL factory. JBL DrivePack amplifiers from Crown Audio feature Crown's BCA (Balanced Current Amplification) technology, incorporating Class I circuitry with temperature-compensated modulation. The units include an auto-sensing universal power supply and a fan-free, passive, cooling design. JBL DrivePacks deliver voltage rails of up to 120V Peak, with three-channel units offering a full rated output power of 5,850 watts peak, 2,950 watts continuous. The standard input module from dbx features analog audio inputs and sophisticated onboard DSP technology. Precision bandpass limiting, pre- equalization filters and automatic self-test functions ensure optimized performance. The modular input bay design allows for insertion of optional networked modules, and will accommodate future developments in audio distribution and networking topologies.
 The optional networked DPCN (Cobranet-compatible) input modules from Crown allow JBL Vertec DP Series systems to link seamlessly into Harman Professional's HiQnet network. With optional network modules installed, users have remote access to system functionality and digital speaker presets, using the distributed-intelligence architecture of the HiQnet protocol and Harman Pro System Architect software. HiQnet compliance ensures that Vertec DP Series systems offer a variety of configuration and monitoring functions through software control panels that address not only JBL DrivePack-equipped loudspeakers, but also other HiQnet-compliant audio products from Harman Professional companies..
"JBL's new Vertec DP Series provides the professional audio community with a new, cost-effective alternative in powered loudspeaker performance," said David Scheirman, Director of Tour Sound, JBL Professional. "Now, in addition to the premium-quality sound available with Vertec Series line array systems, we're providing a greatly enhanced power-to-performance ratio, with improved consistency, flexibility and control."
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