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Audio is a cornerstone of theatres and performing arts venues, where clarity, precision, and immersive sound define the audience experience


Every space presents unique challenges—ensuring even coverage, managing acoustics, and delivering powerful performances without compromise. High ceilings, complex stage layouts, and varying audience capacities demand tailored audio solutions that maintain consistency and intelligibility from every seat in the house.

JBL Professional understands these challenges and delivers world-class audio systems engineered specifically for live performances. From large-scale musicals and spoken-word productions to intimate recitals and outdoor amphitheatre shows, JBL provides tailored solutions for every part of the venue.

With decades of expertise in theatre sound reinforcement, JBL empowers venue operators, sound designers, and production teams to craft unforgettable auditory experiences that captivate audiences and bring performances to life.


Audio Solutions for Theatre and Performing Arts venues

Unmatched Sound Quality

JBL Professional ensures consistent, high-quality sound across every seat in the house. Through advanced waveguide technology, precision-engineered transducers, and optimised speaker designs, JBL systems deliver exceptional clarity and balance.

Theatre productions demand a system that seamlessly balances the subtlety of spoken dialogue with the impact of dynamic musical performances—all while maintaining natural, transparent sound. Minimise dead zones and ensure even, immersive coverage for any performance space with JBL Professional.

Comprehensive range of Audio Solutions

From powerful front-of-house systems that ensure clear, immersive sound to precise stage monitoring and orchestra pit solutions, JBL Professional delivers seamless, high-quality audio throughout every performance space. In lobbies and public areas, engaging background music and clear announcements enhance the audience experience, while backstage and dressing room communication systems keep production teams connected. With scalable, versatile solutions, JBL ensures every part of a venue is optimised for exceptional sound and seamless performance coordination.

Aesthetic Integration & Superior Installation Flexibility

Great sound should never come at the expense of great design. JBL Professional’s audio solutions are engineered to blend effortlessly into any venue, preserving both architectural integrity and sightlines.

With compact enclosures, custom colour options, and flexible mounting solutions, JBL systems ensure superior audio performance without disrupting the venue’s aesthetic or infrastructure. Whether retrofitting an existing space or designing a new installation, JBL’s solutions integrate smoothly into any environment.

“The JBL VTX A8 is exactly what a theatre system should sound like" says Tony, “It’s incredibly transparent and natural on a whole range of playback or live instruments, its coverage is very consistent, it sounds equally impressive at any volume, and when needed it can go loud without any kind of distortion.” 

- Tony Gayle, Sound Designer


Source: Soundtech UK


Trusted by industry experts

JBL Professional has been deployed in renowned venues worldwide, and continues to set the standard in live sound reinforcement. Whether it’s an intricate theatrical production, a captivating musical performance, or a high-energy live show, JBL ensures that your audience experiences every moment as it was meant to be heard.

JBL VTX A8 is Next to Normal in London’s West End

Nominated for four Olivier Awards, ‘Next To Normal’ has recently transferred from the Donmar to the Wyndham’s Theatre in London’s West End. Sound designer Tony Gayle has delivered an incredible audio experience for this musical in the larger theatre, specifying a JBL Professional VTX A8 system, supplied by Stage Sound Services

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Warner Theatre, Pennsylvania

In order to provide world-class experiences for such a wide range of events, venue operator Erie Events conducted extensive building renovations to improve the facility in the downtime of the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the renovations, venue officials wanted to install a new house audio system that could support the majority of incoming productions. 

The theater’s production manager Ryan Patsy partnered with consultant David Bateman of Acentech and Todd Pander of Dobil to outfit the historic theater with a state-of-the-art live sound reinforcement solution featuring JBL VTX Series loudspeakers and Crown I-Tech Series amplifiers. 

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Chunhyang Culture and Art Center, South Korea

With a land area of 10,604 square meters and a total floor area of 4,410 square meters, the three-story venue features a 778-seat grand performance hall. To provide the best experience possible, the facility’s audio systems required a full overhaul for greater coverage and output across all floors. 

To meet their client’s goals, TechDataPS Co. selected JBL VTX Series speakers, Crown amplifiers and Soundcraft mixers for a comprehensive and powerful audio system. 

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JBL Professional Theatre & Performing Arts Brochure


MadisonAV is proud to deliver an exceptional level of support to our partners

From production teams and stage managers to sound designers and front-of-house engineers, we understand that your confidence in any audio system is built on a foundation of expert system design, seamless deployment, and ongoing support. Our team ensures that every JBL Professional Audio solution is optimally configured to enhance the theatrical experience, delivering unparalleled sound quality and reliability for every performance.

System Design Assistance

Our team of audio specialists provide electro-acoustic modelling and simulation assistance using state-of-the-art tools like JBL’s Venue Synthesis 3D Acoustic Simulation Software and Performance Manager to craft precise solutions, providing optimal sound quality and coverage that is tailored to specific environments.

This advanced modelling accurately predicts speaker behaviour and performance characteristics, allowing for precise tuning and calibration to achieve the desired sound quality - so your team can roll in to an event, then stack or rig the system, and use it with minimal adjustments to tunings.

Comprehensive Training

Our commitment to client satisfaction is evident through the comprehensive training available to support your purchase of JBL. We ensure you are fully trained in all aspects of its use, so you can use the system to its full capacity:

  • System design and optimisation 
  • The software eco-system – JBL Venue Synthesis and JBL Performance Manager 
  • Rigging and stacking training for efficient deployment 
  • Configuration and verification 
  • Networking 
  • Crown iTech Amplifiers

Ongoing Support

We take pride in the high standard of after sales support we provide. Whether it’s product or system guidance, software support or ongoing design advice, our team is ready to assist. Our inventory of demonstration stock is available to support customers when required, and our national repair centre also supports our customers with after sales warranty and servicing support.


For more information, get in touch with our Sales Support Team

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