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New 7 Series Powered Studio Monitors From JBL By Harman

Two new compact self-powered models build on the legacy of the 7 Series line and incorporate driver and waveguide technologies developed for flagship M2

JBL Professional by Harman has announced the new 7 Series Powered studio monitors, building on the legacy of the 7 Series line and incorporating patented driver and waveguide technologies developed for the flagship M2 Master Reference Monitor. The new monitors are on display at the NAMM show this week in Anaheim, Booth 7800.

Models in the new series include the 705P and 708P. Both models include the 2409H high-frequency compression driver, which incorporates a low-mass annular diaphragm to deliver highoutput and low distortion, with response beyond 36 kHz.

The 725G 5-inch low-frequency transducer used in the 705P model provides 14 mm peak-to-peak excursion with greater linearity, delivering exceptional low-frequency output down to 39 Hz. The 728G 8-inch LF transducer inside the 708P leverages JBL Differential Drive technology to reduce power compression and provide greater sustained output and extended, linear low-frequency performance to 35 kHz.

“The JBL 7 Series was developed from the ground up as our next-gen solution for modern music, post and broadcast production,” states Peter Chaikin, director, Recording Solutions at Harman International. “Every aspect was designed to address challenges and provide a new level of performance for engineers, producers and content creators. Now, we’re proud to introduce the powered versions of these remarkable speakers. By overcoming the limitations of traditional studio monitors, 7 Series empowers modern audio professionals and facilities to get the best results, while enjoying the creative process.”

Both the 705P and 708P also incorporate JBL patent-pending Image Control Waveguide that is designed to provide an acoustically seamless transition between the woofer and high-frequency transducer and a wide sweet spot with increased sonic detail.

Inside each monitor is a built-in dual amplification system that’s optimized for the drivers. A 120-watt amp powers the 2409H high-frequency transducer, while a 250-watt amp is dedicated to the 725G and 728G low-frequency transducers.

Onboard DSP-based room equalization can be utilized to compensate for acoustic issues in any room. Twelve bands of room EQ and eight bands of user EQ allow tailoring response to reduce the adverse effects of poor room acoustics and optimize accuracy whether the monitors are freestanding or placed adjacent to the wall.

Both models have analog and AES/EBU digital inputs allowing connectivity to a broad range of production hardware, including digital audio workstations (DAW), mixing consoles and digital playback hardware with sample rates of up to 192 kHz. Internal sample rate converters can be enabled to allow the monitors to receive digital signals of uncommon sample rates.

The reinforced enclosure includes bottom and rear mounting points allowing wall and ceiling mounting in either vertical or horizontal orientations. Centrally located electronics eliminates the need for power outlets at each loudspeaker location. The complete system includes room EQ, downmix capabilities, and hardware and software control of a range of monitoring functions.

Multiple 7 Series monitors can be combined with the new JBL Intonato 24 studio monitor management system to create a complete monitoring system for more immersive audio production.

New JBL 7 Series Powered monitors will be available Q1 2017.

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