Mahajak Trio deploys JBL, Crown, Soundcraft, AKG and BSS solutions to provide exceptional sound for a wide range of performances and events

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia—Mahajak Trio recently deployed a complete HARMAN Professional Solutions audio system at the Grand Zenith Hotel to provide premium sound for performances, events, meetings and more.

One of the most luxurious hotels in Malaysia, Grand Zenith features amenities like fine dining, spa services and a lavish Sky Lounge bar. Recently, Grand Zenith decided to update its multi-purpose ballroom with a state-of-the-art audio system capable of delivering exceptional audio for a wide range of events and performances. The hotel also used the opportunity to upgrade the audio system in meeting rooms to allow for more efficient inter-staff communication. To achieve these goals, Grand Zenith hired industry-leading audio experts Mahajak Trio, who suggested a complete HARMAN Professional audio system.  

Mahajak Trio outfitted the Grand Zenith ballroom with JBL AC2215/95 loudspeakers and Crown CTs 1200 power amplifiers, as well as new JBL EON610 active loudspeakers for additional coverage. Audio is mixed on a Soundcraft EFX12 mixing console, which features built-in 24-bit digital Lexicon® effects processors. A rugged AKG GN50E modular gooseneck microphone with the high-performance CK31 condenser capsule provides the perfect hands-free solution for speakers, while a WMS470 Vocal Set D5 provides wireless mobility for more energetic performers.

“We chose the JBL AC2215/95s because they offer extended coverage, which helps fill out the ballroom without the need for a big, bulky rig,” said HL Teo, General Manager, Mahajak Trio. “The Soundcraft EFX12 console has built-in effects processors designed by Lexicon, which eliminates the need for any outboard gear. We were able to create a very efficient, streamlined audio system capable of handling Grand Zenith’s largest events with ease.”

Mahajak Trio implemented a similar system for Grand Zenith’s meeting rooms. JBL Control 26C ceiling speakers powered by Crown DCi 2|300 amps reinforce speakers with stunning clarity. AKG GN50E, CK31, D5 and WMS470 Vocal Set D5 microphones provide a variety of high-quality options for speakers to choose from. BSS EC-4BV and BLU-100 signal processors provide simple volume and distribution controls, allowing staff to easily control the system without the need for a dedicated sound technician.

“We are privileged to be partner of choice to provide world-class audio and control solutions at the Grand Zenith hotel in Malaysia,” said Ramesh Jayaraman, VP & GM HARMAN Professional Solutions, APAC. "Elevating Experiences for our customers and their customers is the hallmark of HARMAN brands and solutions. We thank Mahajak Trio for working closely with the hotel group and deploying a successful design that accentuates the wonderful atmosphere elevating the experiences for the hotel guests.”      

Ba Sao Investment selects JBL, Crown, Soundcraft, BSS and AMX solutions to ensure exceptional sound quality and coverage for worship, lectures and more

BINH DINH, Vietnam—Ba Sao Investment recently installed a complete networked audio system by HARMAN Professional Solutions at Linh Phong Spiritual Dharma complex.

Located 400 feet above sea level amid Binh Dinh’s lush mountainous terrain, Vietnam’s Cat Tien National Park is home to the sacred Linh Phong Spiritual Dharma complex, which covers an area of 155 acres. Thousands of religious devotees make pilgrimages to Linh Phong to pay homage to ancient Buddhist traditions and worship at the foot of the 220-foot tall statue of Shakyamuni Buddha seated on a lotus flower, the tallest Buddhist statue in Vietnam. In order to ensure immaculate audio quality for meetings and lectures, Ba Sao Investment was hired to equip the Linh Phong Spiritual Dharma complex with a state-of-the-art networked audio system. Ba Sao selected a complete HARMAN networked AV system, comprised of solutions from JBL, Crown, Soundcraft, BSS and AMX.

“We’re honored to have designed the sound system for one of Vietnam’s most famous ancient spiritual resorts,” said Huu Tuan, Sales Manager, Ba Sao Investment. “The challenge was to deliver excellent sound quality, clarity and coverage to a huge area with speakers distributed along the 50-foot high ceiling. The seamless integration and reliable performance of HARMAN products enabled us to produce quality results at Linh Phong Spiritual Dharma complex. We use HARMAN solutions for a wide range of AV installation projects, and our clients are always satisfied with the quality of our audio systems.”    

Ba Sao Investment met the challenge of distributing sound evenly throughout the large space by installing twelve JBL Control 12CT compact ceiling loudspeakers. Control 12CT speakers features a 3-inch driver mounted in a vented UV-resistant baffle, and its pre-attached backcan enabled the team to quickly and efficiently install the speakers in the 50-foot high ceiling. Ba Sao used Crown DCi DriveCore Install series amplifiers to supply clean and reliable power to the JBL Control 12CT ceiling speakers.

To enable easy day-to-day operation and scalability for future expansions, Ba Sao designed the system around an AMX NX-2200 NX Integrated Controller. The team also networked the audio system using a BSS Soundweb London BLU-100, which offers a fixed configuration of inputs and outputs and a low-latency fault-tolerant digital audio bus, providing the building blocks of a perfectly tailored system solution. For mixing of input signals, Ba Sao included a Soundcraft Signature 12 console, which offers lots of headroom, superb signal-to-noise ratio and Sapphyre Assymetric EQ for shaping the frequency response or every vocal microphone and instrumental element.  

“It’s a huge privilege to see our products enhancing experiences for worshippers and tourists at Linh Phong Spiritual Dharma complex,” said Ramesh Jayaraman, VP & GM, HARMAN Professional Solutions, APAC. “HARMAN solutions are used widely in houses of worship, where balance, clarity and focused sound quality are essential for setting a pristine environment in which attendees can clearly understand the teacher’s spiritual messages. We thank Ba Sao Investment for relying on HARMAN products to successfully implement their innovative methods, technical expertise and customer-first approach.”

Integrated HARMAN Professional audio solution helps elevate the action on the field and deliver an incredible experience for fans

LONDON—HARMAN Professional Solutions, a global leader in audio, has been selected as the official audio supplier for Tottenham Hotspur at its new stadium.

The Premier League football club will be moving to its newly-constructed 62,000 capacity home later this year. The state-of-the-art sports and entertainment venue features a wide range of luxury amenities including an innovative retractable pitch, cutting-edge video screens, a museum and club shop. In order to deliver an exceptional audio experience that can complement the state-of-the art facilities and enhance the fan experience at its new stadium, Tottenham Hotspur has selected an integrated HARMAN Professional audio solution made up of JBL Professional loudspeakers, Crown amplification, and a Soundcraft digital mixing console.

The HARMAN Professional audio solution includes 156 JBL VLA-C2100 loudspeakers, 54 JBL VLA-C125 subwoofers, 196 JBL AWC82 all-weather loudspeakers, 140 Crown DriveCore Install amplifiers, and more than 3,500 JBL Control Contractor speakers installed across the facility. Audio will be mixed on a Soundcraft Vi2000 digital console and monitored via JBL LSR 305 reference monitors.

“HARMAN Professional Solutions is an industry-leading provider of world-class audio solutions, and we are pleased to announce them as the official audio supplier for our new state-of-the-art stadium,” said Matthew Collecott, Operations & Finance Director, Tottenham Hotspur.

“Tottenham Hotspur is one of the most historic and prestigious clubs in football, and HARMAN Professional Solutions is honoured to provide a cutting-edge audio solution at their incredible new stadium,” said Chris Smith, Vice President, EMEA, HARMAN Professional Solutions. “Leveraging our industry-leading experience in delivering enterprise-level solutions at sports facilities, we are uniquely positioned to provide a powerful audio solution that helps elevate the action on the field and delivers an incredible experience for their fans.”

Mahajak Trio selects audio solutions by JBL, Crown, AKG, Soundcraft and BSS to provide exceptional clarity, coverage and reliability for wide range of events and environments

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—Mahajak Trio, partnering with system integrator LTHT ENGINEERING SDN.BHD recently outfitted Kuala Lumpur’s Movenpick Hotel & Convention Centre KLIA with an array of sound reinforcement solutions by HARMAN Professional Solutions.

Located just a few minutes from Kuala Lumpur International Airport and the F1 Sepang International Circuit, Movenpick Hotel & Convention Centre KLIA is a newly opened upscale five-star hotel. In addition to 333 private rooms, a health and wellness center, a lobby lounge and two specialty restaurants, the property features a 280,000 square foot convention center, which consists of a large ballroom, an exhibition hall, multi-function spaces and meeting rooms.

In order to ensure a five-star audio experience for the wide range of areas throughout the hotel and convention center, management hired LTHT & Mahajak Trio to install customized audio solutions for each environment. Mahajak Trio selected a complete HARMAN networked audio solution for its renowned sound quality, versatility and ease of use.

“Achieving sharp audio clarity is one of the crucial tenets of any convention center. In our opinion, HARMAN offers comprehensive audio solutions that create an impact and communicate with the show attendees of Movenpick. The versatility of HARMAN’s solutions provides the much-expected, high-impact sound reinforcement at the professional entertainment events,” said IR Ahmad Mazli Hj. Maaroff, Director, Perunding Hassim & Neh SDN BHD.

“Creating value in an elegant environment depends on more than just décor and lighting—quality sound plays a vital role in creating positive first impressions. To tackle the ever-evolving requirements of a convention center, a technology that can quickly adapt to the changing needs of the center was required,” said YC TAN, Project Director, LTHT ENGINEERING SDN BHD. “We asked Mahajak Trio to provide us with a robust audio solution to support a wide range of events and functions. The HARMAN systems they supplied are versatile enough to handle all of our needs while offering style and substance, creating a new level of comfort and luxury for our guests. And, when an event calls for it, the HARMAN system in the ballroom packs a terrific sonic punch, thrilling audiences with the excitement of a compelling performance.”

Events held in the main ballroom benefit from the extraordinary power handling and clarity of JBL. The main hall was fitted with the VTX V20 system powered by Crown ITHD amplifiers. The hall was divided into three smaller adaptable partitions, each equipped with the VRX932LA-1, a portable sound reinforcement system. The VRX932LA-1 is a compact 12" two-way line array speaker system designed for use in arrays. The PRX812W speakers provide exceptional flexibility as stage monitors and fill speakers, and their built-in Wi-Fi technology makes it easy to tune the system for different configurations via the free PRX Connect app. Mahajak selected AKG WMS470 wireless lavalier and handheld microphone sets to ensure optimum intelligibility and reliable multichannel wireless performance for events of any size. For mixing, Mahajak supplied the main ballroom with a Soundcraft Vi1 digital live sound console for its comprehensive I/O and user-friendly workflow, while Soundcraft EFX 12 compact mixers deliver high quality mixes in the meeting rooms, restaurants and pool areas.

To seamlessly integrate high quality audio into the elegant hotel and convention space, Mahajak Trio selected a range of JBL Professional loudspeakers. Mahajak outfitted the pre-function hall and meeting rooms with JBL Control 328CT and Control 16CT ceiling speakers, while Control 23-1, Control 25-1 and Control 16 C/T speakers were installed in the restaurants and pool areas. Mahajak utilized JBL CBT50, Control 25-1 and Control 88M speakers to deliver high quality audio in the central corridor and building exterior. All speakers are powered by Crown I-Tech HD Series amplifiers and networked using BSS Soundweb London signal processors.

“We understand that audio systems play an integral role in the overall aesthetic of an elegant space like the Movenpick Hotel & Convention Center KLIA,” said David Yap, CEO, Mahajak Trio. “When we were asked to design audio systems for the entire property, we wanted to provide an immersive audio experience to stimulate guests upon arrival. Thanks to the incredible depth and versatility of HARMAN solutions, we successfully achieved the owner’s goals as well as our own—to deliver a listening experience that reimagines high-definition sound reinforcement. The wide range of JBL speakers available enabled us to customize each audio solution to deliver outstanding coverage and clarity while blending in aesthetically with each environment.”

“It’s our privilege to provide guests of the Movenpick Hotel & Convention Centre KLIA with high-quality audio experiences that rise above the status quo in the hospitality industry,” said Ramesh Jayaraman, VP & GM, HARMAN Professional Solutions, APAC. “Our professional audio solutions will ensure powerfully rich live music during weddings and celebrations, along with crisp and intelligible speech reinforcement during meetings and conferences. We thank Mahajak Trio for their partnership, strong knowledge and customer first approach”.

CSA Indonesia selects JBL, Crown, AKG, Soundcraft, BSS and dbx solutions to deliver high-quality audio across multiple hotels and clubs

BALI, Indonesia—CSA Indonesia recently equipped several ARTOTEL Group properties across Indonesia with complete audio solutions from HARMAN Professional Solutions.

Founded in 2010, ARTOTEL Group operates a brand of art-inspired hotels and beach clubs in many Indonesian cities, including Bali, Jakarta, Surabaya and more. To create unique and immersive atmospheres for its guests, each ARTOTEL features a specially-curated collection of artwork by local artists. In order to provide guests with premium audio quality for a wide range of areas, activities and events, ARTOTEL Group hired CSA Indonesia to outfit all of their properties with state-of-the-art sound systems. To ensure consistently superb audio experiences across all ARTOTEL Group properties, CSA Indonesia selected end-to-end HARMAN networked audio systems consisting of solutions by JBL, Crown, AKG, dbx, Soundcraft and BSS.

“We asked CSA Indonesia to supply our hotels and beach clubs with robust state-of-the-art audio solutions,” said Eduard Rudolf Pangkerego, COO, ARTOTEL Group. “We love the HARMAN systems, which provide exceptional sound quality, coverage and versatility for a wide range of events and functions. With many new hotels under construction now, we look forward to continuing to work with CSA Indonesia and HARMAN, which is critical to ensuring consistently top-tier audio experiences across all properties.”  

CSA Indonesia installed an array of JBL Professional loudspeakers to deliver optimized clarity and coverage in the wide range of environments throughout ARTOTEL Group’s properties. To ensure powerful and intelligible sound for musical performances and events, CSA Indonesia outfitted the convention spaces with JBL EON Series speakers and SRX Series subwoofers, while JRX 212 speakers provide accurate stage monitoring. Versatile JBL AWC All-Weather Series speakers and subwoofers provide high quality audio for indoor and outdoor events. CSA Indonesia installed JBL Control 25AV compact indoor/outdoor speakers, Control SB2210 compact subwoofers and JBL 8128 in-ceiling speakers to provide elegant ambience in the hotel’s lobby, restaurant, bar and exterior areas.

All speakers are powered by Crown CDi Series and XTi 2 Series amplifiers, with multi-zone control supplied by dbx ZonePro 1260 digital zone processors. For networking of the convention and meeting spaces, CSA Indonesia installed BSS Soundweb London BLU-100 audio processors and EC-8BV wall controllers to enable easy volume control and source selection locally in each space.

“Hotels and beach clubs require reliable and versatile audio solutions to ensure excellent sound quality for many kinds of events, moods and spaces,” said Setiawan Winarto, CEO, CSA Indonesia. “ARTOTEL is very satisfied with the quality provided by the HARMAN systems, and their seamless integration allowed us to better serve each unique space. We chose to use HARMAN systems because they consistently deliver the best complete audio solutions for any environment, and for a complex multi-property project like this, you can’t beat HARMAN’s reliability.”   

Events at ARTOTEL hotels and beach clubs benefit from the excellent wireless performance and sound quality of AKG WMS420 wireless microphone sets. For high-energy music performances, CSA Indonesia included AKG D5 dynamic vocal microphones, which delivers incredible gain before feedback to make vocals cut through any band mix. Finally, to ensure top-notch mixes at a wide range of large events and small functions, CSA Indonesia installed Soundcraft Expression Series digital consoles and EPM Series analog mixers.

“We feel honored to be associated with ARTOTEL Group properties, and appreciate the amount of confidence they have placed in our solutions,” said Ramesh Jayaraman, VP & GM, HARMAN Professional Solutions, APAC. “An installation project of this scale requires meticulous planning, technical knowledge and attention to detail. We commend CSA Indonesia for their innovative support and customer-first approach, and we thank them for their continued faith in HARMAN solutions.”

Strawberry Sound select JBL VTX Series speakers and Soundcraft Vi Series consoles to power wide range of performances

DUNEDIN, New Zealand—Strawberry Sound recently deployed a complete sound reinforcement system by HARMAN Professional Solutions at Dunedin Town Hall for the 2017 APRA Silver Scroll Awards.

The APRA Silver Scroll Awards is an annual music awards ceremony recognizing the achievements and success of New Zealand-based music creators. Since 1952, the Australasian Performing Rights Association has awarded a single Silver Scroll each year to songwriters and artists across all genres of music, including The Naked And Famous, Bic Runga, Unknown Mortal Orchestra and more. This year, the highly coveted Silver Scroll Award was given to pop superstar Lorde and the songwriters behind the hit “Green Light.”

In addition to the presentations of numerous awards in several categories, the 2017 APRA Silver Scroll Awards also featured live cover performances of many of the nominated songs. In order to ensure world-class audio quality for presentations and performances alike, the show’s producers hired live production company Strawberry Sound to provide a sound reinforcement system and mixing solution capable of supporting the prestigious ceremony. Strawberry Sound utilized a JBL VTX V20 line array system and Soundcraft Vi Series consoles to deliver a superb audio experience.

“Planning for a show like this can be very challenging from an audio perspective,” said David Craig, Audio Production Manager, Strawberry Sound. “It is a corporate awards show, yet we are still handling a number of live bands and artists throughout the evening. The PA system needed to deliver crisp and intelligible speech as well as the power and dynamics of a live band. The VTX system enabled us to provide incredible sound quality and completely balanced coverage at Dunedin Town Hall. And because we used JBL’s extremely useful HiQnet Performance Manager and LAC Line Array Calculator software to design the system beforehand, minimal changes were required once we were in the venue.”

The JBL system deployed by Strawberry Sound included a main hang of six VTX V20 line array speakers per side and three VTX G28 subwoofers per side in cardioid configuration. The team also included six ground stacked JBL VT 4886 speakers for stage fills and two VT 4886 front fills. For stage monitoring, Strawberry Sound provided seven monitor mixes, using JBL SRX 712 two-way speakers. The entire system was powered by Crown I-Tech HD Series amplifiers.

Accomplished sound engineer Kevin Bennett was hired to mix monitors and after being given a choice of several consoles, he selected the Soundcraft Vi2000 for its workflow, audio quality and feature set. The Soundcraft Vi2000 helped Bennett deliver great-sounding monitor mixes for a wide range of performers.

“I was given the option to use a number of different consoles and I decided to go with the small-format Vi2000,” said Bennett. “This was my first opportunity mixing on the Vi2000, and now I’m proud to say it’s my go-to console. First off, the audio quality is superb and I can work very quickly with it. The interface is easy to navigate and the whole thing is extremely dependable—and my love of the built-in BSS DRP901ii Dynamic EQ really sweetens the deal!”

At front of house, FOH engineer Chris Tate utilized a Soundcraft Vi3000 console to support a wide range of musical performances and ensure smooth transitions between speeches by presenters and recipients. The Vi3000’s built-in MADI interface also facilitated the streamlined distribution of all input channels to the television and radio broadcast mixers.

“Working with multiple bands and artists at the Silver Scroll Awards kept me on my toes, but mixing on the Vi3000 console made my life a lot easier,” said Tate. “With the Vi3000’s unique workflow makes operations a breeze, including changing show cues, soft patching channels and arranging tie lines. It’s also very easy to clock-sync with other devices which, when combined with the built-in MADI outputs, made for a very efficient audio distribution solution for handling the live mix and broadcast mixes simultaneously.”

“We are pleased to see the continued growth of Strawberry Sound as a production company, with the ability to provide state of the art sound equipment for large scale events,” says Nicholas van Dyk, audio specialist with New Zealand JBL and Soundcraft distributor JPRO (formerly known as JANDS NZ).

“We’re thrilled to be a part of the 2017 APRA Silver Scroll Awards recognizing the best musical talent in New Zealand,” said Ramesh Jayaraman, VP & GM, HARMAN Professional Solutions, APAC. “We thank Strawberry Sound for trusting HARMAN solutions to deliver legendary audio quality for this prestigious event, and we thank our New Zealand partner JANDS NZ, now called JPRO for their loyalty, expertise and customer-focused service.”