What HARMAN Professional Solutions does

HARMAN Professional Solutions is a global manufacturer and solution provider of professional audio, video, lighting, and control systems, operating as a division of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated — a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics since the 2017 acquisition of approximately $8 billion. Founded in 1952 and headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the business sells through a global network of authorized integrators, distributors, and direct enterprise engagement across 28+ countries in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and South Asia. Its portfolio spans ten sub-brands — JBL Professional, AKG, Martin, AMX, BSS, Crown, Soundcraft, dbx, Lexicon, and the recently acquired FLUX:: — covering loudspeakers, amplification, signal processing, microphones, mixing consoles, lighting fixtures, video distribution and switching, control systems, and immersive audio software.

The company's technology stack is a platform-plus-modules architecture in which owned brands interoperate natively. JBL transducers pair with Crown amplification and BSS signal processors over protocols including Dante, BLU Link, and AES67; Martin lighting integrates with DMX512, Art-Net, and sACN via the P3 System Controller; AMX provides enterprise video switching, networked AV distribution (including VLAN-tagged enterprise AV-over-IP), and centralized control surfaces; and the Soundweb OMNI platform unifies audio, video, control, USB, and UI into a single collaboration-space offering. Recent product launches across 2024–2026 (SRX900 Series, B35 cardioid subwoofer, Intellivox with Dante, MAC Encore Two, MAC One Beam, Macula follow-spot system, Control 400 ceiling family, ComTech D amplifiers, AKG C-Series, P3 v6.2.0) demonstrate a sustained, cross-brand product refresh cadence.

HARMAN Professional Solutions operates a B2B enterprise go-to-market with no consumer-facing pricing; revenue is generated through project-based quotes issued to authorized integrators, regional distributors, and direct enterprise customers, typically under multi-year contracts. Revenue streams include hardware sales across audio, video, and lighting categories and one-time software licensing for FLUX:: immersive audio products. End customers span live entertainment venues, recording and broadcast facilities, higher education and K–12 institutions, healthcare providers, government facilities, hospitality venues, cinema operators, and corporate AV deployments, with named installations at organizations such as Full Sail University, Belmont University, the University of Western Australia, Sunshine Coast University Hospital, and Jeju National University's Ara Muse Hall.

Name

HARMAN Professional Solutions

Legal name

HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated

Website

https://pro.harman.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Short description

HARMAN Professional Solutions, a division of Samsung-owned HARMAN International, designs and manufactures professional audio, video, lighting, and control systems under brands including JBL, AKG, Martin, AMX, Crown, and BSS. It sells globally through authorized integrators to live entertainment, education, healthcare, broadcast, and enterprise customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Audio, Video, Lighting, and Control Systems

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (3343)

SIC

Musical Instruments (3931)

akta.pro primary industry

Live Sound & Stage Equipment (PA Systems, Amplification, Monitoring) (MPAIAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Live Production Switching & Routing (Vision Mixers, Routers) (MPAHAKAE)

Keywords

• Professional audio systems
• Commercial loudspeakers
• Professional lighting fixtures
• Networked AV control
• Signal processing equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Stamford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Professional Audio Equipment Sales: Sale of loudspeakers, amplifiers, signal processors, and related audio equipment under JBL Professional, AKG, Crown, BSS, and Soundcraft brands to professional installers and end users
2. Professional Video Equipment Sales: Sale of video distribution, switching, and control systems under AMX brand for enterprise and commercial applications
3. Professional Lighting Equipment Sales: Sale of entertainment and architectural lighting fixtures under Martin Professional brand
4. Immersive Audio Software: Sale and licensing of FLUX:: immersive audio production and analysis software

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HARMAN Professional Solutions designs, manufactures, and distributes professional audio, video, lighting, and control systems for the entertainment and enterprise markets. Its offerings span commercial loudspeakers and line arrays, professional amplification, signal processing, mixing consoles, microphones, enterprise networked AV, lighting fixtures and controllers, and immersive audio software, delivered under brands including JBL Professional, Martin, AMX, BSS, Crown, AKG, Soundcraft, dbx, Lexicon, and FLUX::. Products are deployed across live performance venues, recording and broadcast facilities, education, healthcare, government, hospitality, cinema, and corporate environments through authorized integrators and direct enterprise sales.

Product overview

HARMAN Professional Solutions is a global leader in professional audio, video, lighting, and control systems with a portfolio of sub-brands including JBL Professional, FLUX:: (acquired), AKG, Martin, AMX, BSS, Crown, Soundcraft, dbx, and Lexicon. The company offers a comprehensive ecosystem of integrated solutions: JBL Professional provides loudspeakers and amplification; FLUX:: delivers immersive audio software; AKG supplies microphones; Martin manufactures lighting fixtures and controllers; AMX handles enterprise video and control systems; BSS provides signal processing via the Soundweb platform; Crown offers amplification; Soundcraft produces mixing consoles; and dbx/Lexicon contribute signal processing. The platform-plus-modules architecture enables customers to select from specific brand solutions that interoperate via standards like Dante, BLU Link, AES67, and various control protocols (DMX, Art-Net, sACN). Recent new products include the Soundweb OMNI unified platform, B35 cardioid subwoofers, SRX900 Series powered speakers, Martin MAC One Beam and MAC Encore Two moving heads, Macula follow-spot system, and updated Intellivox beam columns with Dante support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JBL Professional: Professional loudspeakers, amplifiers, and signal processing systems
• AKG
• Martin
• AMX
• FLUX::
• BSS
• Crown
• Soundcraft
• dbx
• Lexicon

Products and services

• B35 Cardioid Subwoofer JBL Professional cardioid subwoofer engineered for powerful, focused bass with reduced rear radiation in a compact form factor that simplifies large-venue deployment for live performance and touring applications.
• Soundweb OMNI Platform Unified audio, video, and control platform from BSS that builds on decades of audio processing excellence, integrating audio, video, control, USB, UI, and software for modern collaboration spaces.
• SRX900 Series Powered Point-Source Loudspeakers Powered point-source loudspeakers and accessories from JBL Professional offering greater flexibility, more deployment options, and deeper system integration, including SRX912M, SRX915M, and SRX922 models.
• MAC One Beam Ultra-Compact Beam Moving Head Ultra-compact beam moving head from Martin delivering tight, high-intensity beams and eye-candy effects for stages, studios, and live events.
• Macula Remote Follow-Spot System Remote follow-spot system from Martin that turns moving lights into precise performer and object tracking tools, reducing rigging constraints and operator fatigue for live production.
• Intellivox Active Digital Beam Shaping Columns Column loudspeakers from JBL Professional with Dante networked audio support, IP control, and universal power supplies for targeted sound coverage in acoustically challenging venues.
• MAC Encore Two High-Performance LED Moving Head High-performance LED moving head from Martin and single, fully-featured evolution of the MAC Encore family delivering true-to-life color and flawless detail for live entertainment.
• Control 400 Standard and Premium Coverage Series Ceiling Speakers Ceiling speakers from JBL Professional in Standard and Premium Coverage Series, comprising three distinct families and 21 different models for commercial installations.
• ComTech D Series Compact Power-Sharing Amplifiers Compact power-sharing amplifiers from Crown with Dante inputs and outputs, built-in DSP, 125W per channel, power sharing, and Lo-Z/Hi-Z switching for commercial AV installations.
• C-Series Professional Condenser Microphones Professional condenser microphones from AKG including C104, C114, and C151 models designed for musicians, podcasters, YouTubers, and streamers.
• JBL Intonato 24 Monitor Management System Monitor management and tuning system with 24 analog inputs and outputs for immersive audio configurations, featuring automatic speaker calibration and surround sound support for recording and broadcast studios.
• Martin P3 System Controller Lighting control system from Martin with P3 control platform enabling video processing, DMX/Art-Net/sACN integration, and 3D visualizer capabilities for production and installation lighting.
• FLUX:: Immersive Audio Software Immersive audio production and analysis software from FLUX::, specialized in spatial audio technology for live and recorded productions.
• JBL VTX Series Line Array Loudspeakers Flagship line array loudspeaker system from JBL Professional delivering high-performance sound reinforcement for live venues and large-scale installations, including deployments such as the JBL VTX V20 at Ara Muse Hall, Jeju National University.
• Crown I-Tech HD Professional Amplifiers Professional amplifiers from Crown including the I-Tech HD series (e.g., I-Tech 12000HD) and DCi Series, providing power amplification and signal processing for touring, installation, and commercial AV applications.
• AMX Networked AV and Control Systems Enterprise video and control solutions from AMX including networked AV, centralized video switching and distribution, and intuitive control interfaces, deployed across healthcare, education, hospitality, and enterprise environments.
• Soundcraft Professional Mixing Consoles Professional digital and analog mixing consoles from Soundcraft for live sound, recording, and broadcast applications, including installations at venues such as Guru Nanak College, India.
• AKG Professional Microphones and Headphones Professional microphones and headphones from AKG delivering signature detail and clarity for live sound, recording, and broadcast applications, including the C-Series and large-diaphragm and boundary microphone families.

Named customers12 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FLUX Software EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 December 2023HARMAN Professional Solutions completed acquisition of FLUX Software Engineering, a pioneer in immersive audio production and analysis software. The acquisition integrates FLUX::'s team with HARMAN's hardware and software engineers to expand offerings in immersive technology for live and recorded productions. FLUX:: is now operated as a brand under HARMAN Professional Solutions.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Shure: Direct peer in professional microphones (AKG competition), wireless systems, and conferencing audio for enterprise, broadcast, and live sound — overlapping the same pro-AV integrator channel.
• Crestron Electronics: Direct peer in enterprise AV control, video distribution, and room automation — competing with AMX in corporate, higher-education, and government AV system deployments.
• Sennheiser: Direct peer in professional microphones, wireless systems, and pro audio — a key competitor to AKG across live sound, broadcast, and content-creation segments.
• Extron Electronics: Direct peer in professional AV signal processing, video switching, and distribution — competing with AMX in K-12, higher-ed, and government classroom and control-room installations.
• Bose Professional: Direct peer offering professional loudspeakers, amplifiers, and signal processing for installed sound, live performance, and conferencing — competing head-to-head with JBL Professional across venues, houses of worship, and hospitality.
• d&b audiotechnik: Direct peer in professional loudspeaker systems and amplification for touring, installation, and broadcast — a key rival to JBL Professional and Crown in premium installed-sound tenders.
• QSC (Q-SYS): Direct peer in networked audio processing, amplification, and software-defined AV control — the leading software-centric challenger to BSS Soundweb OMNI and AMX across enterprise installations.
• L-Acoustics: Direct peer in high-end touring line arrays and large-venue sound reinforcement, competing with JBL VTX for major tours, festivals, and stadium installs worldwide.

Broad incumbents

• Christie Digital Systems: Broader incumbent in pro AV/visual solutions including projection, video processing, and LED — overlapping with HARMAN Pro's AMX video-distribution footprint in cinema, control rooms, and large venues.
• Yamaha Professional Audio: Broader incumbent in pro audio including mixing consoles, loudspeakers, and signal processing — competing directly with Soundcraft consoles and adjacent to JBL Professional in installed and touring sound.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/HARMANInternational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/harman-international

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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