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Audio SyStem SolutionS for SportS fAcilitieS in SchoolS
Athletic FAcilities
Where Sound mAtterS
School athletic facilities play host to many types of activities such as physical education, basketball games, football games, pep rallies, and track & field. Each event needs a sound system that can provide intelligible speech reinforcement and high impact musical excitement to elevate the experience. The system needs to have flexible microphone options and simple controls to change from bleacher seating to floor configurations easily. The speakers should be capable of directing the sound to where it is needed when the setup changes. Harman has these solutions.
For sixty years, Harman has been engineering and manufacturing integrated audio technology that is used in School Gymnasiums, Football Fields, and Stadiums. We are one company that offers comprehensive audio system solutions that are scalable, energy efficient, and reliable.
Our mission is to provide audio systems to education facilities that enhance audience experiences, and create positive outcomes. We work with schools nationwide to help them design sound systems that are easy to use and affordable.
At Harman, Sound Matters. Take a look at how our award winning, world renowned brands will make your facility sound the very best.
Audio SyStem SolutionS for
Athletic FAcilitiesIn SchoolS
...the announcer calls out the names of the players as the ball is being passed back
and forth, every word is clear as a bell over the cheering and screaming.
The roar of the crowd intensifies as the clock counts down the
final seconds of the game...
Must be a Harman Professional audio system.
Before a sound system can be designed, the installed space must be evaluated:
• What are the room dimensions? • What are the construction materials in the space? • What are the acoustics like in the space?• Are there noise restrictions? • What kinds of activities will take place in the space? • Where will the audience sit?
A Harman Professional representative can properly evaluate your space and create a 3D computer model to evaluate the sound system performance before it is installed.
A well designed sound system will deliver good sound to all listeners at an appropriate volume. Using speakers with a narrow coverage pattern, or placing speakers too far apart can create dead spots or unevenness in the space. An experienced audio system engineer will understand the coverage pattern of a specified speaker. A predictive computer analysis, like the one shown above, is a good way to visualize how the speakers will provide coverage and volume in the facility. A Harman Professional representative can assist with the design of a sound system that will provide proper coverage of your space.
Over 500 different JBL® speakers are designed for music and speech. Which model of speakers to use depends on your needs and the acoustics of the room. The type of activities that will go on in the space will determine the model of speakers used and the quantity needed to provide the desired coverage. The mounting and architectural requirements of the space will decide the type of speakers used such as ceiling, pendant, or wall. If there is a need for high impact music, several subwoofers may be desired for extra low end. A Harman Professional representative is a JBL® speaker expert and will be able to advise you on the best speaker solutions for your space.
Before the sound system is designed for an athletic facility many questions need to be answered. It is important to describe in detail how the system will be used, the space it will be in, and what budget you have to work with. The following six concepts serve as a solid foundation for understanding the sound system design process.
Clemson University - Clemson Memorial Stadium | Clemson, SC University of North Texas - Apogee Stadium | Denton, TX
University of Mississippi - Vaught-Hemingway Stadium | Oxford, MS(Background Image) 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony | Beijing, China
Best Practices for Building Successful Sound Systems
1. UndersTand THe sPace 3. Provide Good coveraGe2. selecT THe riGHT loUdsPeakers
Speakers need amplification to operate. Some important questions to answer when specifying an amplifier are:
• What are the power requirements of the specified speaker? • What is the total impedance of each speaker channel? • What kind of imaging, such as stereo or surround, does the system require?
Crown® Audio manufactures a wide variety of installed series amplifiers that can satisfy any power or channel requirements. A Harman Professional representative can assist you in selecting the best amplifiers for the system.
An athletic facility needs a system that can change based upon the event taking place. Systems equipped with BSS® or dbx® controllers can be programmed with presets to automatically change audio settings based on performance type, audience location, or zone. With the turn of a dial, a room’s audio profile can switch from speech mode to performance mode, from small audience setups, to large ones. These controls can change volume and select audio devices such as music players or microphones. Our controllers are simple enough for anyone to master and sophisticated enough to make the setup of the room efficient. Harman Professional representatives can help specify controls to fit any project.
Each room has acoustic challenges that affect the quality of the sound. Some rooms are overly reverberant while others may be dry. This can affect the intelligibility of speech and/or create unwanted brightness or boominess in music. Having digital signal processors to fine tune the audio will assist in improving the quality of the sound. EQ, Delay, Compression, and Anti-Feedback are types of processing that make up part of the signal processing toolbox. BSS® and dbx® have digital signal processors that provide robust capabilities for altering and managing audio signals. Harman Professional certified programmers can specify the right device and program it properly for your project.
University of Minnesota - Williams Arena | Minneapolis, MN
Lloyd Noble Center - University of Oklahoma | Norman, OK
University of Mississippi - Vaught-Hemingway Stadium | Oxford, MS
Penn State University - Beaver Stadium| University Park, PA
Bobby Dodd Stadium - Georgia Tech | Atlanta, GA
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Harman Sound System ConceptsThese simple diagrams demonstrate how Harman brands connect together to create complete audio systems. Our brands manufacture a range of products that can scale based on the size of the space.
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From the earliest days of movie sound to today’s highly sophisticated digital entertainment and information systems, Harman brands have set both the direction and the pace of innovation. No matter where you go in this world, you’ll find our audio systems on tour with leading artists of every genre and at the famous venues where they perform. As the parent company of JBL® Pro, AKG®, Studer®, Soundcraft®, Crown®, dbx® and others, HARMAN leads the world in the design and manufacture of professional audio equipment. Harman brands bring you to your feet at a rock concert, or to the edge of your seat in a movie theater. It’s how audio professionals have been working with sound, and how the rest of us have been hearing it, for more than 65 years. Our exclusive HiQnet® protocol ties the whole package together, from the smallest portable PA systems to stadium-sized installations. Our professional brands have earned us two technical GRAMMY® awards - a testimony to our industry wide achievement.
The Harman Heritage: Built with Purpose
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Harman Professional provides complete audio system solutions with industry respected brands
For more information about our brands, visit www.harmanpro.com
Harman Professional has unique research, development, and manufacturing capabilities to innovate new audio technologies. With access to over 4600 patents, our scientists and engineers are hard at work on the next generation of audio solutions, blending advances in networking, energy effeciency, and audio transport to create scaleable solutions that are transforming the pro-audio industry. While engineering innovation drives all Harman development, at the core of every product is a strict adherence to quality, which ensures a long lifetime of performance.
We believe that once installed, a system should work every time, which dramatically improves cost of ownership. Harman is comitted to hassle-free performance. Our products are designed and tested in state of the art facilities with the most rigorous standards. From the introduction of the first audio compressor to our exclusive D2 dual diaphram high frequency transducer, Harman brands have been pushing audio technology into the next generation with one of a kind innovation.
We are InnovatingThe Future of Pro Audio
(Above) JBL Professional Anechoic Chamber, (Below) 1. Rapid Prototyping 2. Cabinet Milling 3. Power Testing Facilities 4. 3D Printing
ProTecT THe environMenT. conserve enerGy. save Money.
HARMAN has pioneered a new concept in energy-efficient audio and infotainment design called GreenEdge. GreenEdge systems combine new environmentally friendly design with dramatic energy savings all without compromising the premium performance for which HARMAN products are known.
• Reduced power consumption with increased audio performance• Improved acoustic transparency and dynamic response• Amplifier efficiency up to 90%. Reduced heat dissipation• Higher sound pressure levels (SPL) • Lower system weight and packaging requirements• Helps meet LEED certification requirements
HARMAN products with the GreenEdge designation meet many or all of the following benefits:
warranTy & serviceoseAll Harman Professional audio products carry full warranties on parts and labor for one or more years. Many products carry a five year warranty. In the event a product is in need of repair or replacement, Harman has an extensive US based service network as well as two factory service centers available. For a complete list of service locations and dedicated in-house support call centers please visit www.harmanpro.com and click ‘Technical Help.’
Our in-house support application specialists are available to help answer technical questions or to assist in getting your equipment repaired promptly.
Visit www.harmanpro.com and click on ‘Technical Help’ to find what is currently available.
DCi amplifiers draw 80% less power than older CTs models
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edUcaTional resoUrcesoseHarman Professional brands host a wealth of educational resources for customers on their websites. Content includes free software, white papers, application guides, and online training on audio topics and system design. These resources are used by professional consultants and integrators and are accessable to anyone interesting in becoming more knowledgeable about audio science and technology.
Videos Articles & White Papers Application Guides Software
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1. JBL/ Harman Pro Headquarters - Northridge, CA
2. Harman Pro Manufacturing Center - Tijuana, Mexico
3. Harman Pro Signal Processing - Sandy, UT
4. Crown Audio Headquarters/North America Regional Sales Office - Elkhart, IN
5. Harman Pro Latin America Regional Sales Office - San Juan, Puerto Rico
6. Harman Pro Manufacturing Center - Manaus, Brazil
7. Selenium/Harman Pro Brazil Headquarters - Nova Santa Rita/RS, Brazil
8. Soundcraft Headquarters/EMEA Regional Sales Office - Potters Bar, UK
9. Studer Professional Headquarters - Regansdorf, Switzerland
10. AKG Acoustics Headquarters- Vienna, Austria
11. Harman Pro Russia/CIS Operations Center - Moscow, Russia
12. Harman Pro India Operations & Engineering Center - Bangalore, India
13. Harman Pro Asia Regional Sales Office - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
14. Harman Pro Design Center - Shenzhen, China
15. Harman Pro Manufacturing Center - Dandong, China
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