Concluded an Official Supplier Agreement with Harman Professional
Aichi International Arena Co., Ltd. has signed an official supplier agreement with Harman Professional Inc. for 'IG Arena'. The arena will feature world-class audio and lighting equipment, including JBL speakers, offering an immersive experience for up to 17,000 attendees when it opens in summer 2025.
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Aichi International Arena Co., Ltd. (Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture; President & CEO: Hisato Kanji), which operates 'IG Arena', and Harman Professional Inc. (Headquarters: Delaware, USA; hereinafter 'Harman') have concluded an official supplier agreement.
IG Arena is one of Japan's largest arenas, with a maximum capacity of 17,000 people. It features a ceiling height of 30 meters, a hybrid oval arena surface that merges an oval shape suitable for sports viewing and a horseshoe shape suitable for concerts, and an enriched hospitality area with about 20 food and beverage outlets, introducing an overseas-style viewing and appreciation experience. In collaboration with Harman's world-class audio and lighting solutions, IG Arena will create overwhelming realism and immersion in live entertainment and sporting events, providing special experiential value to all visitors to the arena.
1. Examples of the Partnership
■ Introduction of Professional Audio and Lighting Equipment
Harman, a global provider of professional audio and lighting solutions, as the official supplier of IG Arena, has introduced state-of-the-art audio equipment from the Harman Group, including JBL Professional VTX series line array speakers, Crown power amplifiers, and BSS digital signal processors, as well as lighting fixtures such as the Martin MAC VIPER XIP and MAC Aura PXL. They are building an acoustic environment centered around the latest speaker systems throughout the entire arena.
Through immersive productions where sound and light are integrated, IG Arena and Harman will contribute to creating an arena experience that maximizes the emotion and excitement of every single visitor, while also contributing to the revitalization of cultural and economic activities starting from entertainment.
(Right) Subwoofer, (Left) JBL Professional VTX series line array speakers
2. Company Profiles
Company Name
Harman Professional Inc.
Representative
President and Chief Executive Officer, Christian Sobottka (HARMAN International)
Location
Delaware, USA
Main Business Activities
HARMAN Professional Solutions (pro.harman.com) develops and manufactures audio, lighting, video, and control products for the entertainment and enterprise markets, including live performance, audio production, large venues, cinemas, retail, corporate, education, government, hospitality, and broadcast. Deploying major brands such as JBL Professional®, AKG®, Martin®, AMX®, Soundcraft®, BSS Audio®, Crown®, dbx Professional®, and Lexicon Pro®, HARMAN Professional Solutions delivers innovative and highly reliable solutions pursuing world-class performance. HARMAN Professional Solutions is a strategic business unit of HARMAN International, a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Official Website URL
https://pro.harman.com/
[About IG Arena]
One of Japan's largest hybrid oval arenas, opening in Aichi Prefecture in summer 2025. With a maximum capacity of approximately 17,000 people and a ceiling height of 30 meters, it meets global standards and will host domestic and international events, including the Grand Sumo Nagoya Tournament and Nagoya Diamond Dolphins home games. The name IG Arena was announced in February 2024 with naming rights partner IG Securities. The exterior and partial interior design are by Kengo Kuma & Associates.
Business Entity: Aichi Prefecture
Management & Operation: Aichi International Arena Co., Ltd.
Location: 1-2-22 Meijo, Kita-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture
Floors: 5 floors above ground
Height: Building height 41m, internal arena ceiling height 30m
Building Area: 26,500 sq meters
Total Floor Area: 63,000 sq meters
Maximum Capacity: 17,000 people (including standing room)
IG Arena is one of Japan's largest arenas, with a maximum capacity of 17,000 people. It features a ceiling height of 30 meters, a hybrid oval arena surface that merges an oval shape suitable for sports viewing and a horseshoe shape suitable for concerts, and an enriched hospitality area with about 20 food and beverage outlets, introducing an overseas-style viewing and appreciation experience. In collaboration with Harman's world-class audio and lighting solutions, IG Arena will create overwhelming realism and immersion in live entertainment and sporting events, providing special experiential value to all visitors to the arena.
1. Examples of the Partnership
■ Introduction of Professional Audio and Lighting Equipment
Harman, a global provider of professional audio and lighting solutions, as the official supplier of IG Arena, has introduced state-of-the-art audio equipment from the Harman Group, including JBL Professional VTX series line array speakers, Crown power amplifiers, and BSS digital signal processors, as well as lighting fixtures such as the Martin MAC VIPER XIP and MAC Aura PXL. They are building an acoustic environment centered around the latest speaker systems throughout the entire arena.
Through immersive productions where sound and light are integrated, IG Arena and Harman will contribute to creating an arena experience that maximizes the emotion and excitement of every single visitor, while also contributing to the revitalization of cultural and economic activities starting from entertainment.
(Right) Subwoofer, (Left) JBL Professional VTX series line array speakers
2. Company Profiles
Company Name
Harman Professional Inc.
Representative
President and Chief Executive Officer, Christian Sobottka (HARMAN International)
Location
Delaware, USA
Main Business Activities
HARMAN Professional Solutions (pro.harman.com) develops and manufactures audio, lighting, video, and control products for the entertainment and enterprise markets, including live performance, audio production, large venues, cinemas, retail, corporate, education, government, hospitality, and broadcast. Deploying major brands such as JBL Professional®, AKG®, Martin®, AMX®, Soundcraft®, BSS Audio®, Crown®, dbx Professional®, and Lexicon Pro®, HARMAN Professional Solutions delivers innovative and highly reliable solutions pursuing world-class performance. HARMAN Professional Solutions is a strategic business unit of HARMAN International, a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Official Website URL
https://pro.harman.com/
[About IG Arena]
One of Japan's largest hybrid oval arenas, opening in Aichi Prefecture in summer 2025. With a maximum capacity of approximately 17,000 people and a ceiling height of 30 meters, it meets global standards and will host domestic and international events, including the Grand Sumo Nagoya Tournament and Nagoya Diamond Dolphins home games. The name IG Arena was announced in February 2024 with naming rights partner IG Securities. The exterior and partial interior design are by Kengo Kuma & Associates.
Business Entity: Aichi Prefecture
Management & Operation: Aichi International Arena Co., Ltd.
Location: 1-2-22 Meijo, Kita-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture
Floors: 5 floors above ground
Height: Building height 41m, internal arena ceiling height 30m
Building Area: 26,500 sq meters
Total Floor Area: 63,000 sq meters
Maximum Capacity: 17,000 people (including standing room)