Luxurious convention center equips five ballrooms and lobby with JBL Professional, dbx, Soundcraft and Martin solutions to deliver a premium guest experience 

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam—Opened in November 2016, the Capella Gallery Hall is an upscale convention center in downtown Ho Chi Minh City. Featuring striking modern architecture and gorgeous interior design, the multifunctional space hosts a wide variety of events, ranging from luxurious weddings and private parties to international business conferences and industry conventions.

To ensure a world-class guest experience in each of its five large ballrooms and main lobby, the Capella Gallery Hall hired systems integrator Ba Sao Investment to implement a complete HARMAN AV solution consisting of JBL speakers, Soundcraft mixing consoles, a dbx speaker management system and a Martin lighting rig.

“Since opening less than a year ago, we have quickly gained a reputation as one of the finest event spaces in the city, hosting very important conferences for local and international businesses alike,” said Quang Dat Vu, Technical Manager, Capella Gallery Hall. “In order to maintain a standard of excellence across all aspects of our events, I trust HARMAN products to deliver superior audio quality and reliable operation.

“Each of our grand ballrooms are outfitted with JBL Control 24CT ceiling speakers and dbx DriveRack VENU360 speaker management systems, which provide excellent clarity and perfect coverage,” he said. “JBL EON 600 series speakers and subwoofers provide high-impact sound reinforcement when our events feature professional entertainment, and Soundcraft Signature Series consoles ensure the mix is top notch.”

In addition to the HARMAN audio equipment, the Capella Gallery Hall installed Martin RUSH lighting fixtures in the Capella Gallery Hall’s grand ballrooms to enhance their elegant beauty and provide an engaging visual experience for guests. The Martin RUSH Multibeam 2 is a versatile fixture, providing powerful mid-air effects with its ten individually controlled long-throw beams. With fifteen gobos and seven colors, the compact and energy-efficient Martin RUSH Wizard delivers a large variety of dance-floor looks. The Martin M-Touch enables easy DMX control of the Martin RUSH lighting fixtures, allowing the staff to easily design unique looks to suit each event’s needs.

“The Capella Gallery Hall is a unique space that has been carefully planned to provide an exceptional guest experience,” said Ramesh Jayaraman, VP & GM, HARMAN Professional Solutions, Asia Pacific. “We are privileged to have our products utilized by the Capella Gallery Hall and we are very happy to help the Capella Gallery Hall surpass their guests’ expectations.”

Products Used

JBL EON 600 Series Speakers
JBL Control 24CT Ceiling Speakers
JBL CS Series Mixer/Amplifiers
Soundcraft Signature Series Consoles
dbx DriveRack VENU360 Speaker Management Systems
Martin RUSH Multi Beam 2 Lighting Fixtures
Martin RUSH Wizard Lighting Fixtures
Martin RUSH SM850 Fog Machines
Martin M-Touch DMX Controller

New VMA Series single- and dual-channel rack mount mixer/amplifiers perfect for commercial applications requiring flexible and convenient features

LAS VEGAS—JBL Commercial by HARMAN today introduced the all-new VMA Series mixer/amplifiers, developed specifically for global markets demanding cost-effective solutions for commercial audio installations. Perfect for applications in emerging markets that require quality equipment at an affordable price, VMA Series mixer/amplifiers feature both 70V and 100V output with convenient features for flexible global use.

“JBL Commercial’s VMA Series mixer/amplifiers give our customers more options to meet various needs,” said Emilian Wojtowycz, Solutions Manager Restaurant & Retail, HARMAN Professional Solutions. “They are an excellent solution for installations where performance and flexibility are required.”

The VMA Series incorporates a number of convenient and flexible features, including a Bluetooth and USB media player; low impedance functionality (4 ohm/8 ohm) and high impedance output (70V/100V); independent bass and treble controls for each output channel; paging chime; and priority muting. Rack-mounting hardware is also included.

JBL Commercial VMA Series Mixer/Amplifiers include:

• VMA 160 5-channel input, 1 x 60W output
• VMA 1120 5-channel input, 1 x 120W output
• VMA 1240 5-channel input, 1 x 240W output

• VMA 260   8 channel input, 2 x 80W outputs
• VMA 2120 8 channel input, 2 x 120W outputs

New CSA series single-channel and dual-channel commercial amplifiers use HARMAN DriveCore™ technology for affordable and reliable high-output performance

LAS VEGAS—JBL Commercial by HARMAN today announced the expansion of its popular Commercial Series Amplifier (CSA) line with two new high-power amplifiers, using HARMAN DriveCore™ technology. Engineered to meet the needs of commercial sound installation technicians and integrators worldwide, the JBL CSA1300Z single-channel and JBL CSA2300Z dual-channel amplifiers each feature powerful 300W per channel output and a range of features for affordable and reliable performance.

“The JBL Commercial Series amplifiers are well known for being versatile, high-performance amps, yet extremely cost effective,” said Emilian Wojtowycz, Restaurant & Retail Solutions Manager, HARMAN Professional Solutions. “By including our DriveCore™ technology in these amplifiers, we’re able to actually increase CSA’s already stellar reliability and performance while maintaining affordability.”

Featuring a greater operating efficiency, CSA continues to set new standards in commercial power amplifier technology. DriveCore™ technology replaces nearly 500 parts with a single small chip, significantly reducing the part count and increasing reliability while maintaining superb performance.

Supporting 70V and 100V installations out of the box, the CSA can easily be used worldwide.

ORLANDO, Florida – At InfoComm 2015, HARMAN’s JBL Commercial is demonstrating Commercial Series Amplifiers (CSA) and Commercial Series Mixers (CSM). The CSA and CSM line-up combines outstanding value and performance and fills the need for small, affordable, easy to use sound reinforcement for applications such as restaurants, coffee ships, fitness facilities, bars and other spaces where an elaborate A/V installation isn’t required. All CSA products are ENERGY STAR® certified. The JBL Commercial power amplifiers and mixers line includes the following models: · CSA2120Z amplifier, 2 channels, 120-watt power output per channel · CSA280Z amplifier, 2 channels, 80-watt power output per channel · CSA240Z amplifier, 2 channels, 40-watt power output per channel · CSA1120Z amplifier, 1 channel, 120-watt power output · CSA180Z amplifier, 1 channel, 80-watt power output · CSA140Z amplifier, 1 channel, 40-watt power output · CSM-28 mixer, 8 inputs, 2 outputs · CSM-14 mixer, 4 inputs, 1 output “The JBL Commercial CSA and CSM amplifiers and mixers provide just the right mix of performance, value and functionality for a broad array of fixed install applications,” said Craig Lambrecht, Business Segment Manager, Crown Audio. “These products continue to further the mission of the JBL Commercial line of products to provide high quality audio systems for venues that would never have had access to such technology in the past because of budget, space or technology constraints.” The CSA amplifiers incorporate Crown’s proprietary DriveCore amplifier IC, which combines what would be hundreds of conventional parts into a single chip smaller than a dime. DriveCore offers significantly reduced power consumption, size and weight while delivering outstanding sound quality. All CSA amps are just 1U rack space high and a half-rack wide. All models can operate into 8 ohm and 4 ohm loads and can be used with 70V and 100V distributed audio systems without the need for a separate transformer. JBL Commercial’s CSM mixers are perfect for background music, paging, security and other uses. Like the CSA amplifiers, the CSM models are simple to set up and use, with a minimum of front panel controls and illuminated rings around the knobs for easy visibility. All the mixers provide channel, master volume and independent bass and treble controls. All models feature priority muting, VOX ducking and mic phantom power and can be used with JBL’s CSR-V wall controller. JBL Commercial components are manufactured under HARMAN JBL’s GreenEdge initiative for increased energy efficiency and lighter weight while delivering top-quality performance. CSA amps and CSM mixers conform to lead-free RoHS standards, use recycled copper, aluminum and steel from factory processes and benefit from additional environmentally conscious manufacturing procedures.

LAS VEGAS, Nevada – HARMAN’s JBL Commercial Series today announced that its amplifiers, and mixer-amplifiers have earned the ENERGY STAR® label. The ENERGY STAR program, sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), provides consumers and businesses with guidance for making purchases that save them money and help protect the climate by increasing energy efficiency. To earn the label, the JBL Commercial Series components had to be third-party certified in EPA-recognized laboratories and demonstrate that the features and performance of the products meet consumer demand and that they are able to increase energy efficiency. To retain the ENERGY STAR label, the products will be subject to “off-the-shelf” verification testing each year, to ensure that changes or variations do not undermine the components’ adherence to ENERGY STAR requirements. 

The JBL Commercial series, known for both superior performance and affordability, is comprised of components that are the result of years of precision sound reproduction and technical innovation by JBL, Crown and other HARMAN brands. The Commercial Series Mixer-Amplifiers (CSMA) drive 8 ohm and 4 ohm loads (70V and 100V). They include Euro- block mic/line inputs, unbalanced RCA inputs and an RJ45 port for remote volume control. The JBL Commercial products are backed by the combined technological prowess of multiple HARMAN brands. They can be easily configured to accommodate a range of applications, such as background music, security and paging, making them an ideal component for a variety of venues, ranging from schools and hospitals to restaurants and fitness facilities. JBL Commercial Series Amplifiers (CSA) continue to exceed expectations as they set new standards in commercial amp technology with easy configuration, increased reliability and unrivaled performance. 

“The ENERGY STAR label reflects our commitment to delivering top-notch audio components that have been developed from the very beginning with environmental stewardship in mind,” stated Craig Lambrecht, business segment manager, Amplifier Business Unit, HARMAN Professional. “These components are manufactured with recycled materials whenever possible, they’re designed to use less power and generate less heat and their relatively low weight results in less freight and lower emissions. Energy efficiency is important to our customers and, as the JBL Commercial line demonstrates, it’s important to us as well.” 

Energy efficiency is built into the components with technology and environmentally conscious manufacturing guidelines. As a result the products quickly pay for themselves in energy savings. JBL Commercial’s amplifiers and mixer-amplifiers utilize HARMAN’s DriveCore™ technology, which compresses hundreds of parts into a chip that’s smaller than a dime, increasing efficiency and reliability by using fewer parts and significantly reducing power consumption. And GreenEdge™ by HARMAN is an initiative under which the components are built to conform to lead-free RoHS standards, use recycled copper, aluminum and steel from factory processes and include a low-energy powder coat that uses 33 percent less energy.

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands – At Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2014, HARMAN’s JBL Commercial is introducing six Commercial Series Amplifiers (CSA) and two Commercial Series Mixers (CSM) that combine outstanding value and performance. The JBL Commercial power amplifiers and mixers making their ISE 2014 debut include the following: · CSA2120Z amplifier, 2 channels, 120-watt power output per channel · CSA280Z amplifier, 2 channels, 80-watt power output per channel · CSA240Z amplifier, 2 channels, 40-watt power output per channel · CSA1120Z amplifier, 1 channel, 120-watt power output · CSA180Z amplifier, 1 channel, 80-watt power output · CSA140Z amplifier, 1 channel, 40-watt power output · CSM-28 mixer, 8 inputs, 2 outputs · CSM-14 mixer, 4 inputs, 1 output “Our new JBL Commercial CSA and CSM amplifiers and mixers fulfill the need for small, affordable, easy to use sound reinforcement components in places like restaurants, coffee shops, fitness facilities, bars and other spaces where an elaborate A/V installation isn’t required,” said Craig Lambrecht, Business Segment Manager, Amplifier Business Unit. “They’re designed and engineered to deliver plenty of power and flexibility along with exceptional sound and reliability.” The CSA amplifiers incorporate HARMAN’s proprietary DriveCore amplifier IC, which combines what would be hundreds of conventional parts into a single chip smaller than a dime. DriveCore offers significantly reduced power consumption, size and weight while delivering outstanding sound quality. All CSA amps are just 1U rack space high and a half-rack wide. All models can operate into 8 ohm and 4 ohm loads and can be used with 70V and 100V distributed audio systems without the need for a separate transformer. A single amp channel (or 1 channel amplifier) can easily drive multiple speakers without the need for complex wiring and the amplifiers’ distributed audio capability simplifies adding volume controls to single- or multiple- speaker zones. All feature a universal power supply for international use and accept an Ethernet control cable for use with the JBL CSR-V wall-mount volume control. JBL Commercial’s CSM mixers are perfect for background music, paging, security and other uses. Like the CSA amplifiers, the CSM models are simple to set up and use, with a minimum of front panel controls and illuminated rings around the knobs for easy visibility. All the mixers provide channel, master volume and independent bass and treble controls. The rear panel offers RCA inputs and Euro-block-type mic/line input and output connectors. All models feature priority muting, VOX ducking and mic phantom power and can be used with JBL’s CSR-V wall controller. JBL Commercial components are manufactured under HARMAN JBL’s GreenEdge initiative, for increased energy efficiency and lighter weight while delivering top-quality performance. CSA amps and CSM mixers conform to lead-free RoHS standards, use recycled copper, aluminum and steel from factory processes and benefit from additional environmentally conscious manufacturing procedures.