Tuesday, February 23, 2010

JBL VERTEC® Line Arrays And Grupo Zonico Rock Venezuela’s Solid Fest

In one of Venezuela’s largest annual live music events, rental sound company Grupo Zonico provided an extensive audio system for Coca-Cola Solid Fest 2010 at Hipdromo La Rinconada in Caracas. JBL VERTEC® line arrays comprised the main PA system for the 4-day event, which included performances by leading international and local artists for crowds averaging 20,000 persons per day. With separate themed event days presenting rock, urban and Latin artists, performers at the festival included Korn, OscarD Leon and Luis Fonsi.

Grupo Zonico deployed a main PA system featuring two array hangs, each comprising 15 VERTEC VT4889-1 full-size line array elements and three VT4887ADP compact powered line array elements with DrivePack® technology. The system also included 26 VT4880A full-size arrayable subwoofers, with an additional 12 VT4887ADP loudspeakers provided for front fill. Crown I-Tech HD12000 and HD9000 amplifiers powered the main suspended arrays, while I-Tech 8000 amplifiers powered the subwoofers. Grupo Zonico also set up a supplemental tower featuring 12 VERTEC VT4888DP midsize powered line array elements. The overall system was configured and remotely controlled and monitored with Harman HiQnet™ System Architect™ software.

According to Jose Vallenotti, System Engineer for Grupo Zonico, the system performed beyond the company’s expectations. “The level of total system control we achieve through System Architect makes the job easier as no other manufacturer in the audio industry can provide anything similar.”

“I feel very proud and satisfied to provide a sound system so efficient that it meets and exceeds the expectations of the different engineers that have used it in terms of high SPL, sound quality and effectiveness,” said Hugo Morillo, Director of Operations, Grupo Zonico. “Harman Pro’s support, along with local support from Harman’s distributor Media CA, is a key element in our success as leaders in the production industry.”

The compliments on the audio system were not limited to Grupo Zonico, as noted by a variety of front-of-house engineers who mixed the live sound for different artists. “This was the best VERTEC system I’ve ever used in my 15 years in the audio industry,” observed Juan Luis Pedor, FOH Sound Engineer for Wsisin and Yandel, Franco El Gorila, and Joel and Randy. “The high and low sections of the VT4889-1 were very impressive due to the OmnidriveHD signal processing, and the system didn’t seem to have a limit to its performance capabilities.”

“The system sounded amazing and JBL’s V4 signal processing was incredible,” offered Jose Lehardy, FOH Sound Engineer for Gilberto Santarrosa.

“The system sounded very clear with crisp vocals and lots of headroom,” said Pedro Collado, FOH Sound Engineer for Lusi Fonsi.

Guillermo Sanchez, Business Development Manager, Latin America, Crown Audio, noted that the system’s performance and reliability allowed Grupo Zonico to focus on its main task: pleasing the artists and engineers. “The power and vocal clarity outperforms any other system available in the market and the benefit that Grupo Zonico is receiving from JBL VERTEC line arrays with Crown I-Tech HD amplification is priceless,” he said.

“As Solid Fest is a festival with so many international performers in such a short time, it is usually difficult to please everybody as there are so many different music styles, but as a high-profile company, we strive to provide the highest standard in the audio Industry in Venezuela. That is ultimately why we have chosen Harman as our equipment supplier,” said Sheila Perestrelo, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Grupo Zonico.

Studer Adds Tibor Tamas To Sales Team

Effective immediately, Studer Professional Audio GmbH has appointed Tibor Tamas as the new Sales Engineer for Germany, Austria, Greece and the Eastern European countries.

Tibor Tamas is a Studer veteran having worked for the company for over 32 years. He started in 1977 as an apprentice to continue his education as an Electronics Engineer with Studer and worked in the R&D department developing Mixing Consoles. Subsequently Tibor joined the service department providing worldwide Product Support/Engineering and more recently spent 4 ½ years in North America, firstly at Studer Canada then JBL – Studer’s Distributor in the USA - as a Sales Engineer and Technical Service Manager for Studer.

Ian Staddon, VP Sales of Studer said, “Having Tibor in the role as a Sales Engineer allows Studer to utilize his vast experience in both console and system architecture to provide our distributors and customers with in-depth knowledge and consultation on Studer System hardware and Software. Additionally due to his past experience in training our customers, he will be able to support on an operational level in Production, TV/Radio Broadcast as well as the many live sound applications that our Studer digital mixing systems are used in. He will be a great asset to Studer as well our partners.”

Latin Superstar Alejandro Sanz Broadcasts His GRAMMY Winning Music To The World With A Complete AKG Package

As one of the most successful musicians in Latin America, Alejandro Sanz has built a name for himself as a dynamic and exciting performer; selling over 25 million albums worldwide and winning 17 total GRAMMYs; two of which are attributed to the U.S. Grammy’s and the other 15 at the Latin Grammys. With his new project Paraiso Express on the verge of release, Sanz recently embarked on his worldwide “Paradise” tour, showcasing the anticipated album with a set of AKG equipment that included the DMS 700, an IVM 4 in-ear system and a variety of D7 and D5 microphones.

With such a wide variety of styles influencing his music, Sanz requires an audio system that is both versatile and dependable, which is why Spanish distributor Neotecnica supplied the tour with the AKG equipment. Each and every concert will be using 24 different DMS 700 channels for voices and instruments and will also use 16 channels of the IVM4 in ear-system. For vocals, the DMT 700 will be equipped with D7 and D5 handheld capsules that prove to be the best solution for adapting to Sanz’ vocal style.

“After speaking with Alejandro’s tour manager and getting the details of the music and the type of venues he would be playing, we knew that AKG would be the best solution,” said Perdo Medina, Neotecnica, Spain. “The DMS 700 is flexible enough to handle a wide array of channels, the IVM 4 is one of the most secure in-ear systems on the market, and the D7 and D5 are advanced enough to handle even the most complex audio transmissions.”

Sanz will begin this extensive 2010 world tour in the most important locations of Latin America, Spain and the U.S., presenting his new album Paraíso Express and also showcasing some of his most important and emblematic songs.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

INTERNATIONAL HELITROUS USES THE MITSUBISHI CP-9800DW TO SHOW TOURISTS AN UNSEEN SIDE OF ORLANDO

International Helitours has been showing tourists an unseen side of Florida for more than 16 years, flying over an exciting array of theme park attractions, world-class golf courses and Florida’s most unique natural attraction, the Everglades. Now, with the Mitsubishi CP-9800DW photographic printer provided by Computing Designs, Inc., the company has added a new dynamic to its helitour business in offering on-site, high-quality photos, fast.

As Mitsubishi’s most reliable and robust photographic printer, the CP-9800DW is perfectly suited to handle all of the printing needs for a company like International Helitours. It comes complete with a 300 dpi thermal head that allows it to print high-quality images time after time, and incorporates a roll-type mechanism for fast, jam-free reliability. What’s more, the CP-9800DW offers four different output sizes with edge-to-edge printing. This combination of industry-leading features proved to be the deciding factor in International Helitor’s decision to purchase the printer.

“The Mitsubishi CP-9800DW gives us an opportunity to offer the customer something extra,” said Shane Raynor, office manager, International Helitours. “At the same time, it allows us to make more money for the business that we didn’t have before. The speed and quality of pictures that it provides allows us to sell the whole package every time.”

International Helitours has been using the Mitsubishi CP-9800DW for almost a year now. They take up to 100 pictures before, during and after the actual helitour, and then bring the customer into the office to review them on a computer. After the customer has selected their desired photos, International Helitours is able to use the CP-9800DW to print and sell the pictures right then and there, with no waiting.

“Our printers are robust, versatile and are able to consistently perform on the highest level,” said Darla Achey, marketing specialist for Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America. “They are designed to support any type of photo business, and they can be used in any print setting where speed, quality, and reliability are essential.”

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. is a national leader in premium quality imaging and presentation products that set the standard in innovation, performance and reliability.

Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America’s Imaging Products Division has more than two decades of manufacturing experience and technology leadership. Every Mitsubishi printer, photo kiosk and digital video recorder is backed by a network of dedicated professionals and an outstanding service and support program. Mitsubishi's products are available to customers through a network of authorized dealers and distributors throughout North America.

Teatro Campoamor Adopts Soundcraft Vi4

Soundcraft’s Spanish distributor, Earpro, has underlined the continuing success of the manufacturer’s Vi series digital desks, with the recent installation of a Vi4 at El Teatro Campoamor in Oviedo.

Roberto Alonso, technical manager of the 120-year-old venue, believes it is easy to pinpoint the success of Soundcraft digital audio mixers: “The Vi4 is very user-friendly,” he states. “After 20 years using an analogue mixer, the transition has been an easy one to make. In very little time sound engineers can gain the same confidence they had when using any traditional mixer.”

Sound quality is one of the biggest issues for sound technicians and engineers — and again, it is easy for Roberto Alonso to defend his choice. “There are certain applications where a particular technology or platform can be more suitable than another. In our case, the improvement in audio quality has been noticeable right across our programme of events. Due to the varied nature of our theatre programme many different technicians will mix shows through our sound system — and generally the opinions have been entirely positive. Our Vi4 has already been used in operas, zarzuelas, ballets and all types of event.”

Alonso also highlighted the importance of the integrated dynamics and effects processors within the consoles. “Some other brands offer integrated DSPs but only Soundcraft mixers carry the signature of BSS, dbx and Lexicon,” he said. “Thanks to the console’s quality and large provision of dynamics processing, we have been able to get rid of our external rack and cabling entirely, so now we have a much cleaner and more comfortable workspace.”

He also praises the mixer’s versatility in terms of sends and connectivity. “For many events we are not only responsible for the live sound of the theatre but also for its broadcast mix. In the past we would hire a traditional mixer for this purpose — but now we simply split the Vi4 workspace and each of us works with our respective equalization, levels, etc.”

Earpro is firmly convinced that digital audio is the gateway to the future and fully endorse the Soundcraft roadmap. “Soundcraft’s mission hasn’t ended with the Vi series — the new Si series proves that an ‘analogue’ method working is not incompatible with the digital era. This compact mixer features the major advantages of digital mixers.”

They are equally excited about the recent launch of the new Vi2 — offering a  Vi series desk in just 85cm of real estate.

DBAM Installs Soundcraft Si3 In Capellia Cultural Centre

The aim of the Capellia Cultural Centre is to enable the town of La Chapelle-sur-Erdre to work every day to promote artistic and cultural education for all, allowing people of all generations to take, renew and revive their talents in harmony with each other.

To achieve this, the Cultural Centre’s entertainments team creates demanding programmes and spectacles in a number of disciplines — song, dance, circus, choreography, comedy, music and theatre (including for young audiences).

“With such a wide range of events, we needed a digital console that could be easily and quickly adapted to a number of configurations, and at the same time be able to offer a high level of audio quality,” explains Yann Vaslin, technical director of Capellia. “At the same time it needed to offer a fast and intuitive experience for the sound engineer.”

“When I discovered the Soundcraft console I immediately saw all these unparalleled advantages afforded by its incomparable ergonomics … such as display parameters in either Global or Channel mode, allowing access to all the section parameters horizontally, without needing to refer to a central screen."

Thanks to the spectacular encoder and OLED displays, the Soundcraft Si3 offers unparalleled comfort and ease of use. By integrating all the processing electronics and I/O’s in a single frame, it simply replaces any standard analogue console without necessitating any modifications in the cabling and installation.

“Of course, sound quality was our more important selection criterion,” Yann Vaslin continued. “With the Si3, Soundcraft has remained faithful to its reputation by providing a high quality analogue interface, complemented by internal processing — BSS graphic EQ’s and Lexicon FX processors. This means that without having to find additional budget, we can make the necessary dynamic corrections and achieve even better technical and more creative results.”

The Soundcraft SI3 was installed by the company DBAM which also has a Soundcraft Vi6 digital console in its rental fleet.

For more information on DBAM, please visit www.dbam.fr

For more information on the Capellia Cultural Centre, please visit www.capellia.fr

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

AKG Honored With Technical Grammy® Award For Contribution To Recording Arts And Sciences

In recognition of more than 60 years contribution to the art and science of music recording and performance, storied microphone and headphone innovator AKG was recently awarded a prestigious technical Grammy® award from the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS).  The award, which was presented at Grammy Week in Los Angeles, represents an historic first in AKG’s history of firsts — not simply in terms of technology innovations, but also in great recordings and performances.

From The Beatles’ watershed performances in Shea Stadium in 1967 to Aerosmith, the Rolling Stones, Frank Sinatra, and today’s most progressive and successful artists like Jay Z, Missy Elliot and Kayne West, AKG microphones and headphones have provided great sounding technologies to support the most demanding and creative projects.

AKG is in good company, with this year's only other GRAMMY Technical Award to be presented posthumously to Thomas Edison, inventor of the phonograph, early motion picture technologies, and the incandescent light bulb.  Harman's JBL brand also earned a GRAMMY Technical Award in 2005, the first and only loudspeaker manufacturer to be so honored.  Founded in 1947, AKG has been providing state-of-the-art microphones and headphones for a variety of live and recording applications.

"This year's honorees are a prestigious group of diverse and prominent creators who have contributed some of the most distinguished and influential recordings," said Recording Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow. "Their outstanding accomplishments and passion for their craft have created a timeless legacy that has positively affected multiple generations, and will continue to influence generations to come. It is an honor and privilege to recognize such talented individuals who have had, and will continue to have, such an influence in both our culture and the music industry."

Commenting on the award, Blake Augsburger, President and Chief Executive Officer of Harman Professional, noted, “As the first technology on the recording signal chain, the quality and performance of the microphone has a critical impact on the sound and feel of a record.  At AKG, we recognize that this fact places great responsibility on our shoulders to design and build microphones with the same commitment to innovation and attention to detail that artists put into their songwriting and performance. To be recognized by the global community of artists, writers, producers and engineers with this GRAMMY Award is extremely gratifying and while we are humbled and honored to receive this accolade, we are equally determined not to rest on our laurels and to innovate and excel further in the design and manufacture of great microphones and headphones.”

Echoing this sentiment, AKG President, Stefan Gubi noted, “Great sound does indeed start with the microphone and, I believe, especially with AKG microphones. The music world has changed considerably since AKG’s inception more than 60 years ago, but the dedication of AKG’s engineering and manufacturing teams and the preeminence of AKG microphones and headphones has been a constant.  We are extremely pleased to receive this great honor and we are grateful to NARAS for this recognition.

This year, AKG continued it’s tradition of innovation; introducing some of their most advanced microphones and headphones to date. With the release of the C 414 XLS and XL II, AKG introduced two of the most sensitive and versatile microphones available; with the Perception 120 USB, AKG gave users the ability to record studio-quality sound from their desktop and with the DMS 700, AKG presented their first digital wireless audio system.

AKG’s New iPhone App Delivers Freedom, Flexibility and Functionality For Mobile Monitoring Of Wireless Microphone and IEM Systems

Starting in March of 2010, in addition to great sound and reliable performance of AKG’s wireless systems, users will have a new tool to browse, monitor, and control their wireless microphone and IEM systems: their iPhone®. With the introduction of their new iPhone application - which will be available for free in Apple’s iTunes® store – AKG has effectively streamlined the workflow for wireless microphone monitoring and configuration by linking Harman’s HiQnet® protocol to the iPhone and iPod® Touch app via Wi-Fi® network.

The new application can be used to monitor wireless system parameters and radio frequency connections on stage for some of AKG’s most popular wireless microphone systems, including the DMS 700, the WMS 4000/4500, and the IVM 4 in ear monitoring system. The user can easily browse through the entire wireless system within the device list, monitor each device and it’s parameters separately within the stripe view, or use the RF monitor for checking the radio frequency connection of each wireless device.

“With the introduction of our new iPhone application, AKG has continued to build on the industry-leading versatility offered with our wireless microphone and IEM systems,” said Philipp Sonnleitner, product manager for HiQnet and system integration. “AKG users now have the ability to control and monitor every aspect of their wireless systems from the palm of their hands anywhere on the venue.”

The iPhone application is connected via Wi-Fi to a wireless router, which is connected to the AKG HUB 4000 Q. The application can be used side by side with Harman Pro System Architect® because the entire system is based on Harman’s advanced HiQnet® protocol.

JBL Professional Studio Monitors and Live Sound Speakers Take Center Stage At The 52nd Annual GRAMMY® Awards

Selected for the ability to meet the requirements of the most demanding professional applications, JBL loudspeakers were used in both the arena and the critical listening room of the 52nd Annual GRAMMY® Awards telecast on Sunday, January 31 at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. As has been the case for the past several years, JBL LSR Series studio monitors, VERTEC ® line arrays and VRX portable line arrays were crucial to the success of this year’s telecast.

The annual GRAMMY Awards telecast, known as Music’s Biggest Night® is presented by The Recording Academy®, to honor outstanding achievements in the production and performance of recorded music. The GRAMMY Awards were broadcast live in HDTV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network

The star-studded production for this 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards featured a host of live entertainers and celebrity presenters. Beyoncé was the biggest star of the evening, taking home six GRAMMY Awards, including Song Of The Year for “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It).” Taylor Swift was also a big winner, earning Record Of The Year honors for “Fearless,” along with three other GRAMMYs.

Key members of The Recording Academy’s Producers & Engineers Wing® used JBL LSR6300 Series studio monitors for critical monitoring during the Awards telecast, which aired live on CBS. "As always, attention to detail is essential for the GRAMMY telecasts, and this year’s Awards were no different,” said Michael Abbott, Audio Director for the GRAMMY Awards. “To that end, we once again chose a 5.1 JBL LSR6300 Series Studio Monitor System to pick up every nuance of the performances, and they gave us exactly what we needed.”

In addition, audio systems provider ATK/Audiotek supplied the main live audio system at the GRAMMY Awards, deploying a total of 70 JBL VERTEC VT4889 full-size line array elements, with 48 deployed as main left/center/right suspended arrays and the rest as signal-delayed arrays farther back in the venue. ATK/Audiotek also suspended twin 6-box subwoofer clusters overhead, using JBL’s VT4880A ultra-long excursion arrayable subwoofer. Also in use were 16 JBL VT4887 compact line array elements for auxiliary fill arrays, and 12 JBL VRX932LA compact constant-curvature speaker boxes for VIP front fill positions.

For more information on ATK/Audiotek, please visit www.atkcorp.com

SWIM CHAMPIONS’ FITTER & FASTER TOUR™ USES MITSUBISHI PRINTERS TO HELP UNITE YOUTHS WITH ATHLETES AND PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELLNESS

With a variety of Olympic athletes signed to its marketing agency, Arluck Promotions has been touring the country for the last year on the Swim Champions Fitter & Faster Tour™: a 50-city tour of the United States that puts its clients in the pool with swimmers of all ages. At every stop, Arluck Promotions has inspired young swimmers to live active lives, and the company uses the Mitsubishi CP-3800DW photographic printer to provide on-site photos for the tour attendees.

Before purchasing the Mitsubishi CP-3800DW, Arluck Promotions was forced to use a local convenience store for picture development. Not only was the process time consuming and costly, but it also resulted in a number of development problems that caused the staff to search for new options. What Arluck Promotions found was the CP-3800DW: Mitsubishi’s printer that combines high resolution and high-speed printing with an innovative, space-saving design.

“The CP-3800DW printer has definitely streamlined the picture process significantly, because if there is a picture that doesn’t turn out correctly or one of the children decides they want a duplicate, we can automatically print the photo on-site as opposed to having to go and get a new one,” said David Arluck, CEO of Arluck Promotions. “As much as we like it, I think that the parents like it more, because they get to bring home an autographed picture of their child posing with a gold-metal athlete.”

In addition to the speed of delivery, Arluck Promotions selected the Mitsubishi printer for its versatility and durability. The CP-3800DW incorporates a unique roll-type mechanism for jam-free reliability, and it provides bright, bold colors along with a level of accuracy that leaves it suited to handle a wide range of photo processing applications.

“The Mitsubishi CP-3800DW was made specifically for applications like the Arluck Promotion events,” said Darla Achey, Marketing Specialist for Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America. “It’s portable, fast, and above all, reliable, which makes it the perfect option for anyone who needs to deliver on-site prints.”

Headquartered in Miami Beach, Florida, Arluck Promotions, Inc. is a sports marketing agency that develops campaigns and properties featuring Olympians that connect companies with their target markets.  Arluck Promotions’ signature event is the Swim Champions’ Fitter & Faster Tour.  The company also specializes in integrated marketing & media campaign development; event development and execution; developing spokesperson and endorsement programs; and athlete and celebrity management.

For more information on the Swim Champions’ Fitter & Faster Tour™ visit http://www.swimchampions.com

From Concerts To Corporate Events, Soundcraft Si3 Drives Live Performances For Atlantic Pro Audio

Atlantic Pro Audio is a versatile A/V company based in Altamonte Springs, Florida with a wide variety of clients and strict requirements for its audio equipment. Offering services for corporate events, theatrical productions and music festivals, Atlantic Pro Audio needs a versatile system that is easy to use, affordable and able to handle complex audio setups with extensive I/O; and with the Soundcraft Si3 digital mixing console, that’s exactly what they got.

The Soundcraft Si3 is designed for live use on both touring sound systems and fixed installations, which made it the perfect fit for Atlantic Pro Audio. With 64 Mic inputs, four stereo Line inputs, and 24 Aux/bus, eight Matrix and LCR outputs, Atlantic Pro Audio was easily able to use the Si3 at a number of concerts and corporate events featuring national acts.  The company is continuously hearing back from satisfied users about the excellent Mic Pre’s, high audio quality and ease of use.

“We’re able to hook up the console, take 10 minutes to show guest engineers some tips and tricks and hand it over,” said Craig Beyrooti, Owner of Atlantic Pro Audio.

The Si3’s ease of use was recently demonstrated when the company sponsored a church production of  “Jesus Christ Superstar Junior” that featured 16 wireless lavs, 8 area microphones and computer playback.  According to Beyrooti, he was able to dial in the board and leave the mixing for the entire show to his 14-year-old son as this production featured actors and technicians from the youth of the church.  The 12 DCA’s are a huge help to mix engineers and this certainly was the case this time around.

Nowhere was the console’s versatility more evident than at St Mary Magdalen Church’s fall festival: a 3-day and 2-night concert that took place last year. There, several engineers and volunteers took turns mixing for a variety of performances that included single dance groups, CD playbacks, one-man acts and full rock bands. Not only were there multiple engineers mixing on the console, but the performance requirements were different from day to day and act to act.  The huge I/O capability meant that no re-patching was required as all the inputs from each act, for each day, had dedicated channels. The split channel layout of the console also enabled two engineers to EQ and tweak at the same time and thus dial everything in that much quicker.

“Anything you could possibly do on a gig was done on the console,” Beyrooti continued. “There, versatility and specifically I/O capability were of paramount importance. Again the Si3 answered our needs with its excellent feature set, which was fantastic.”

In addition to the Si3, it also uses some JBL loudspeakers, Crown Amplifiers and AKG microphones, which allows it to easily integrate all of its audio systems.

Exceptional Sound, LLC Revs Up National Corvette Museum With JBL Loudspeakers

JBL’s performance speaks for itself, which is why the Facilities Director of the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky selected JBL loudspeakers for an upgrade to the Museum’s Chevrolet Theater after hearing them at his community church. Exceptional Sound LLC designed and installed the new system, providing the Chevrolet Theater with a 5.1 surround sound system complete with nine JBL loudspeakers.

Exceptional Sound, LLC has been using JBL loudspeakers for years and is familiar with the sonic integrity for which JBL is known. The company’s past experience led it to select a series of two AM6200/64 and one AL6115 loudspeaker, with four AM6215’s for front LR and rear LR and two ASB6128 subwoofers under the stage. The 5-day installation provided the Chevrolet Theater with a flawless surround sound system.

“The JBL speakers proved to be the perfect solutions for this project,” said Laran Philpott, Owner of Exceptional Sound, LLC. “Each speaker allowed us to place them either vertically or horizontally depending on the space requirement which made them really easy to fit; and the quality of sound that comes with each speaker just can’t be beat.”

The Museum was so pleased that it called Exceptional Sound back for another system in its new conference center. Philpott and his team again turned to JBL for the installation, ultimately choosing two AM4215 main speakers, two MRX512M monitors, 10 Control 25 AV surface mount loudspeakers for delay and an ASB6118 subwoofer for full, even sound throughout the space.

“We have been using JBL for years and we absolutely love all of their products,” Philpott said. “We use JBL for every church and theater installation that needs high-quality sound at affordable prices.”

For more information on Exceptional Sound, LLC, please call 615-794-8340