JBL Pro has released an active soundbar designed specifically for commercial applications.

The JBL Pro SoundBar has an optimised feature set to address the unique requirements of hotel guest rooms, cruise ship staterooms and other commercial environments. It supports both fixed and variable source volume, providing compatibility with both fixed applications (where the volume is controlled at the soundbar) and variable applications (where gain is controlled at the television). In fixed volume scenarios, the Pro SoundBar offers an IR Learning capability. This allows the Pro SoundBar to ‘learn’ the IR pulse of a TV remote’s volume controls, meaning any remote can be used – programmable or not.

To control sound transference into neighbouring rooms, the Pro SoundBar includes a four-position volume limiting switch that allows integrators to control the maximum output of the soundbar. The soundbar also includes a vibration isolation wall-mounting kit and uses full-range speakers rather than a separate subwoofer, two features which also limit sound transference that would otherwise bother people in neighbouring rooms.

‘With commercial-grade features and excellent clarity even at low levels, the JBL Pro SoundBar pairs perfectly with Samsung 690 Series hospitality TVs to create a holistic, cost-effective guest room & Marketing at Harman Professional Solutions. ‘The addition of the JBL Pro SoundBar to Harman’s range of hospitality solutions further demonstrates our capability to offer targeted audio, video, lighting and control solutions for the entire facility.’

The JBL Pro Soundbar PSB-1 is available now (through Sound Technology in the UK and Ireland).