The Harman Professional Lecture Theatre Audio System Silver Bundle is a complete, high-performance audio solution designed specifically for lecture theatres, classrooms, auditoriums, and presentation spaces. Featuring powerful JBL column loudspeakers, a robust Crown amplifier, advanced BSS digital signal processing, and an intuitive BSS wall controller, this system delivers clear, intelligible speech and uniform coverage, ideal for teaching, presentations, seminars, and multi-use academic environments.

Key Features

  • Complete Bundle for Simplified Installation: Includes loudspeakers, amplifier, DSP, and wall controller, everything required for a professional lecture theatre audio system.
  • Exceptional Speech Intelligibility: JBL CBT 70J-1 columns provide highly consistent coverage with excellent clarity across large seating areas.
  • Optimised for Lecture Environments: Crown CDi 2|600 amplification and BSS BLU-50v2 DSP ensure smooth, reliable audio for spoken word and presentations.
  • Clean & Discreet Installation: Slim-profile column speakers mount easily on walls and blend seamlessly with academic and corporate interiors.
  • Simple Instructor Control: The BSS EC-4BV wall controller allows quick volume and source adjustments with no technical training required.
  • Professional Reliability: Built with commercial-grade JBL, Crown, and BSS components for long-term performance in high-use spaces.
  • Scalable System Design: Easily expands to support larger venues or multi-room AV infrastructures.

Specifications

   

A professional line-array column loudspeaker featuring Constant Beamwidth Technology™ for exceptional speech intelligibility and highly consistent coverage in lecture theatres and auditoriums.

Drivers 4 × 5" LF drivers + 16 × 1" HF drivers
Frequency Range 60 Hz – 20 kHz (–10 dB)
Frequency Response 70 Hz – 18 kHz (±3 dB)
Vertical Coverage Selectable 25° (narrow) or 45° (broad)
Horizontal Coverage 150°
Sensitivity 94 dB (1W/1m)
Maximum SPL 131 dB (peak)
Power Handling 500 W continuous pink noise / 2000 W peak
Impedance 8 Ω nominal
Selectable Voicing Music / Speech modes
Beam Control Adjustable Pattern Control switch
Enclosure Material Fiberglass-reinforced ABS
Grille Powder-coated steel
Dimensions (H × W × D) 694 × 170 × 237 mm (27.3 × 6.7 × 9.3 in)
Weight 9.5 kg (21 lb)
Included Accessories U-bracket wall mount, terminal cover, safety cable
Connectors Screw-terminal Euroblock

A 2-channel commercial amplifier with onboard DSP and JBL tunings, engineered for powerful and reliable operation in lecture theatres and auditoriums.

Channels 2
Output Power 600 W × 2 (8Ω / 4Ω / 70V / 100V)
Amplifier Topology Class D with DriveCore™
DSP Functions EQ, delay, crossover, limiting, loudspeaker presets
Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio >104 dB
THD <0.5%
Control / Monitoring HiQnet Audio Architect via USB/Ethernet
Connectors Euroblock inputs, binding post outputs
Cooling Variable-speed forced-air cooling
Dimensions (W × H × D) 483 × 89 × 299 mm (19 × 3.5 × 11.8 in)
Weight 6.6 kg (14.6 lb)
Mounting Standard 2U rackmount
Power Requirements 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

A compact digital signal processor that optimises system performance through routing, EQ, dynamics, filtering, and room tuning.

Inputs 4 analog mic/line inputs
Outputs 4 analog line outputs
Digital Audio 48-channel BLU link bus
Logic I/O 12 control inputs, 6 logic outputs
Phantom Power 48 V, individually switchable per input
Processing EQ, dynamics, matrixing, delay, filters, routing
Control Software HiQnet London Architect
Sample Rate 48 kHz
Power PoE+ or external 12–48 V DC
Dimensions (W × D × H) 219 × 197 × 41 mm (8.6 × 7.8 × 1.6 in)
Weight 1.28 kg (2.82 lb)
Mounting Rack, wall, or desktop

An intuitive wall-mounted control panel providing simple volume control, source selection, and system interaction for lecture theatre instructors.

User Controls Push/rotary encoder, encoder ring, 4 multicolour buttons, LCD screen
Display 64 × 128-pixel LCD
Power PoE (Power over Ethernet)
Modes 1-zone, 4-zone, or hybrid
Lockout Remote lock + PIN unlock
Max Cable Length 100 m (328 ft)
LED Colours 8 selectable colours
Form Factor Single-gang (US Decora or EU)
Weight 0.5 kg (1 lb)

Bundle Includes

  • Loudspeakers: 2 × JBL CBT 70J-1
  • Amplifier: 1 × Crown CDi 2|600
  • DSP: 1 × BSS BLU-50v2
  • Wall Controller: 1 × BSS EC-4BV

Application Examples

Lecture Theatres Deliver crystal-clear speech with even coverage across large seating areas.
Classrooms Enhance spoken word clarity for teaching and presentations.
Auditoriums & Halls Support seminars, events, and AV presentations with controlled, powerful sound.
Conference Rooms Reliable performance for meetings, training, and hybrid presentations.
Multipurpose Spaces Adaptable for both voice-focused and program audio applications.

The Harman Professional Lecture Theatre Audio System Silver Bundle provides a highly intelligible, professionally optimised audio solution engineered for academic and presentation environments. With premium components from JBL, Crown, and BSS, it ensures consistent performance, easy operation, and exceptional clarity for lecturers and audiences alike.