MIAMI – Walk through the front doors of Telemundo Center in Miami, and the sound of JBL is everywhere. Literally. From the glass-walled atrium to the broadcast control rooms, post-production suites, and live event spaces, NBCUniversal’s Spanish-language division has built an expansive audio environment around JBL Professional’s end-to-end loudspeaker ecosystem.
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That integration begins in the building’s most acoustically challenging space: the atrium. A visually striking but highly reflective all-glass venue used for premieres, town halls, and client events, the atrium required a solution that could deliver clarity without overwhelming the space.
“When coming into this project, we had to look at minimizing energy in the space as it is all glass and very live,” said Robert Acito of Acoutech, the audio contractor for the installation. “We were looking for the best solution to keep the energy low in the space but also directed where it needed to be. This led us to choose the JBL SLP Series for dialog, broken up into zones, while still utilizing the CBT speakers and some VRX918 subwoofers for a full-range solution when we are dealing with TV show premieres and musical events.”
In the atrium, JBL CBT1000 column loudspeakers provide precise vertical control for left, right, and center main coverage. Rear imaging for 5.1 playback is supported by JBL CBT70 column speakers placed on tripod stands. JBL VRX918S subwoofers supplement the low end for full-range performance, while JBL SLP14/T loudspeakers are used as a discreet distributed speech reinforcement system.
Across the facility’s various mix, edit, and broadcast control rooms, JBL 3 Series and JBL 7 Series studio monitors are used for critical listening, editorial review, and final audio delivery. In the on-site remote music truck, formerly owned by Acoutech and now operated by Tru Pixel Production, JBL 705P monitors are deployed to handle dedicated music mixes independent from the main production feed.
“This wasn’t just an event story, and Telemundo isn’t just a JBL customer, they’re a JBL showcase,” said Daniella Peters, Director of Tour and Rental Sales for JBL Professional. “They’ve demonstrated how a full ecosystem of loudspeakers can unify a sprawling media operation. This is an ecosystem story. And Telemundo proves what’s possible when you go all in.”
That ecosystem was on full display during one of the year’s most high-profile events: the 2025 Billboard Latin Women in Music Awards, broadcast live from the Telemundo Center and honoring icons like Celia Cruz, Anitta, and Selena Gomez, who was recognized as Woman of the Year.
For the awards show, the main live event space, that is typically used as a sound stage, was transformed into a full theatrical venue. JBL SRX906LA line array loudspeakers were flown to preserve visual sightlines for cameras and producers, while SRX918S subwoofers delivered deep, punchy low end to the audience without compromising clarity. Foldback monitoring for artists on stage was provided using JBL VRX932LA-1 loudspeakers, and the entire setup was powered by Crown amplifiers.
“The producers never want to see the speakers,” said JC Aguila, Network Audio Technical Manager for Telemundo. “But the sound must be perfect, both for the in-house audience and the broadcast. JBL helps us solve that every time.”
“It’s not just about power or fidelity,” added Raul Gonzalez, Applications Engineer, Live Sound & Rental Systems for JBL Professional, who partnered with Aguila on system design and tuning. “It’s about having the right tool for the job. JBL’s range gives us that flexibility across performance, architecture and integration.”
“We’re essentially a JBL house,” Aguila concluded. “From the moment you walk into the atrium to the final broadcast mix, every part of this facility has a JBL solution, and it all came together perfectly for this event.”
