NAMM (Booth #7800), ANAHEIM, Calif. — HARMAN Professional Solutions today announced the HARMAN Connected PA™—a complete, integrated system of live sound products that allows musicians and performersat any skill level to quickly and easily get professional results. At the center of the Connected PA system is thegroundbreaking new HARMAN Connected PA mobile app, which provides one centralized solution for intuitivesetup, configuration and control. The HARMAN Connected PA brings together Soundcraft mixers, AKG microphones, dbx stage boxes and JBL speakers that integrate HARMAN ioSYS technology to offer a flexibleand scalable solution that makes it easy for customers to get great live sound.
“Musicians need a fast and easy way to set up their PA system so they can focus on performing instead ofworrying about their equipment,” said Noel Larson, Senior Global Manager, HARMAN Professional Solutions. “The HARMAN Connected PA system provides musicians a simple and effective way to set up and operate their entire PA system from one central app, with minimal pro audio skills or previous live sound experience. Now musicians can focus on what matters most—their performance.”
HARMAN Connected PA is an industry first, and streamlines the setup process with one state-of-the-art centralapp for the entire component system, removing the need for multiple apps and GUIs. The app automaticallyidentifies and configures connected equipment, provides setup wizards for quick and easy systemconfiguration, and offers access from a variety of devices, including iOS and Android tablets, Mac OS and Windows.
The Connected PA solution is enabled via ioSYS technology and initially includes equipment from Soundcraft, JBL, dbx and AKG, allowing musicians to create systems that suit their specific needs. Additional HARMAN equipment can be added to increase performance flexibility and meet the demands of future growth. At launch, compatible products include:
- Soundcraft Ui24R multi-track digital mixing and recording system
- JBL PRX800W loudspeakers
- dbx Di1 active direct boxes
- AKG P5i microphones
HARMAN Professional Solutions plans to add many new products to the Connected PA family to providemusicians with greater versatility and adaptable performance.
Availability
The HARMAN Connected PA app is expected to be available Q2 2017 from the Apple App Store, Google Play,Soundcraft.com and JBL.com. Soundcraft Ui24R is expected to be available April 2017. The AKG P5i microphone will be available February 2017. JBL PRX800W speakers and the dbx Di1 are currently availablebut may require firmware updates to enable HARMAN Connected PA functionality. For additional informationon the HARMAN Connected PA app and ecosystem, please visit http://connected-pa.com.
The HARMAN Connected PA app is expected to be available Q2 2017 from the Apple App Store, Google Play,Soundcraft.com and JBL.com. Soundcraft Ui24R is expected to be available April 2017. The AKG P5i microphone will be available February 2017. JBL PRX800W speakers and the dbx Di1 are currently availablebut may require firmware updates to enable HARMAN Connected PA functionality. For additional informationon the HARMAN Connected PA app and ecosystem, please visit http://connected-pa.com.