JBL Professional Announces 7 Series Master Reference Monitors

During the 137th AES Convention, JBL Professional has announced the first two models in its new 7 Series Master Reference Monitors, the 708i and the 705i. Leveraging patented technologies of JBL’s flagship M2 Master Reference Monitor, the two models were developed to meet the needs of broadcast and post-production facilities.

An impressive Dante deployment at the Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney used Harman’s BSS BLU digital signal processing units to create an audio distribution network of 160-plus channels across 200 acres. The Dante enabled BSS units increased quality and control while minimizing labor and installation costs.

BSS Audio introduced the new Soundweb Contrio system control server during the InfoComm 2014 in Las Vegas. The new server provides advanced control capabilities for professional audio networking, is configurable with HiQnet Audio Architect software, and supports both Harman BLU link and Audinate Dante networks.

Harman Professional new Technology and Signal Processing Business Unit Facility in Salt Lake City, will enhance operational efficiency and provide Harman Professional staff with world-class resources with a new 50,000-square-foot Technology Center. The new building replaces the existing Sandy, Utah operation and will serve as headquarters for more than 160 employees, overseeing company-wide R&D for all brands.