JBL All-In-One Portable PA Guide

Connectivity

Connectivity-wise, the EON ONE Compact has an abundance of useful I/O including 2 Mic/Line inputs (with 48v Phantom Power available), a HI-Z/line ¼” jack input, and a stereo playback source via Bluetooth 5.0 streaming (which supports streaming to multiple devices) or 1/8” stereo jack input. There’s also an 1/8” headphone output for local headphone monitoring as well as a line output pass-through jack for linking multiple units as part of a larger system.

Remote Controllable Digital Mixer

EON ONE Compact features an on-board digital mixer with powerful DSP and Lexicon Reverb/Chorus/Delay effects that can be controlled on the unit’s interface or controlled remotely using a dedicated iOS or Android app. If you’re an artist using iOS and Android devices for lyrics and sheet music, within one swipe you can be adjusting the levels of your instruments or changing your Reverb settings! Using the EON ONE Compact for presentations and teaching? Simply adjust microphone and presentation volume using the app. You can even store your entire mix settings and instantly recall them as you move from venue to venue.

Rechargeable Battery

The key attribute that makes EON ONE Compact so portable is its built-in rechargeable battery. With up to 12-hours of battery life and a fast tool-less hot-swap battery feature, EON ONE Compact can be positioned easily and perform in anywhere. Fast recharge time takes a mere 2 and 1/2 hours or it can be used whilst connected to mains power. Top tip is to purchase an external charger and spare battery for battery swaps when you’re in the moment and don’t want the jamming to stop!

EON ONE Compact is well suited to singer-songwriters and buskers playing to small audiences/gatherings, but it is also just as at home when used for recreational activities such as outdoor gyms, yoga and education where portability and power-to-weight is crucial. When you’re done, it easily fits on a car seat, back-pack or bus for the journey home.

Multipurpose Positioning

Whilst it appears as a traditional front-of-house enclosure, EON ONE Compact can be positioned on the floor using its wedge shape, on a tabletop, or on a tripod for best coverage at the venue. EON ONE Compact cleverly detects its configuration and changes the speaker tuning to match to ensure you’re always getting renowned JBL sound quality in any orientation.

Accessories

JBL have developed a range of useful accessories to make your setup and performance slicker than ever. This includes the EON ONE Compact USB Power Cable that utilises the USB charging ports to power guitar pedals or AKG wireless receivers for true, mobile, battery-powered performances (with EON ONE Compact and EON ONE MK2) with minimal cabling and setup time. Optional external charger and spare batteries are available for battery swaps on-the-go for your non-stop performance. Protect your EON ONE Compact during transport with a variety of cover options from a stylish tote bag, a standard slip cover, to a water resistant padded backpack.

Line Array Technology

If you’re unfamiliar with column PAs, they may appear odd-looking at first! The narrow column containing 8×2” drivers is positioned on top of the 10” subwoofer unit which houses the power amplifier, PSU and digital mixer.

Leveraging line-array technology developed for high-end, festival-level PA systems means the audience can hear a clear and focussed sound anywhere in front or to the sides of the PA. Column array speakers carry sound farther and clearer than conventional point source or horn speakers, without the sound having to be too loud or annoying in the front.

Whilst it might appear to be cumbersome having a large column to transport, JBL have split the column into 3 sections (one of which is the rechargeable battery) that can be packed down and housed in the rear of the bass unit for 1-handed transport in and out of the venue!

Remote Controllable Digital Mixer

EON ONE MK2 can be remote controlled using an iOS or Android device via the JBL Pro Connect App – allowing the show to be mixed anywhere in the venue by the engineer, AV Tech or musician in the band. The digital mixer and app features an even more impressive selection of processing than the EON ONE Compact with the inclusion of Automatic Ducking, Automatic Feedback Suppression (AFS), Sub Harmonic Synthesis, as well as Delay effects developed in conjunction with Soundcraft, dbx, and Lexicon.

Rechargeable Battery

EON ONE MK2 can be used on mains or battery power and features a clever removable Battery design where the lowest spacer on the array contains the Battery. Providing up to 6 hours of battery life during normal use, the battery can be easily removed and swapped out during an interval or removed from the array and recharged separately with an optional charging accessory.

Combined with more output than its predecessor (119dB on battery and 123dB on mains), EON ONE MK2 is an amazing option for solo musicians or ensembles looking for a powerful and portable PA for their live shows or even corporate, education, events and rental companies looking for a versatile speaker during their functions. The battery operation alone presents many advantages to anyone running anything outdoors including buskers and wedding celebrants, school sports days and team building activities.

Not having to find power will also aid every kind of corporate AV application when getting in and out fast is a must.

Under the Hood

PRX One is a high-quality powered column PA, featuring a 2000w Class-D amplifier, 12×2.5” HF drivers and a single 12” subwoofer. It features a wide and consistent coverage pattern of 130°. These elements combine to create the highest-powered offering from the new portable PA family at 130dB, it is the perfect choice for larger bands, corporate or outdoor venues and rental companies needing ultimate power with maximum portability.

Wall Mount Bracket

Its versatility of use is made greater with the optional install wall bracket and truss adaptor. This means that unlike other portable column arrays, you can position the column array away from the sub enclosure and wall or truss mount them with the multi-angle bracket.

Considering that the whole package includes inputs, processing, app control, subs, and mid- highs, this puts the PRX ONE in contention for installation in everything from small entertainment venues to large meeting rooms and every application in between.

Connectivity

PRX ONE features impressive mixer connectivity with 4 Mic/Line inputs (2 with optional 48v phantom power), 2 dedicated HI-Z/Line Inputs, a stereo 1/8” input for playback, Bluetooth 5.0 audio streaming connectivity, as well as an XLR output pass through for linking other speakers – plenty of inputs and outputs for a group of musicians, small band, or multiple presenters at a conference event.

Digital Mixer and Signal Processing

The real power of the PRX ONE comes when you start to delve into the processing available on its internal digital mixer. Carrying on where the EON ONE MK2 left off, the PRX ONE features the same EQ, Automatic Ducking, Automatic Feedback Suppression (AFS), Sub Harmonic Synthesis found in the MK2 – but with the addition of dbx Compression on every channel and extensive output EQ on the speaker array. These are features that you would find on a touring-level digital mixing console, but they are built directly into the subwoofer of PRX ONE!

The full colour LCD screen provides easy navigation and editing of all onboard processing, the PRX ONE can be remote controlled using the universal JBL Pro Connect app for iOS and Android devices. The same device running the JBL Pro Connect App can control a number of PRX ONE’s and EON ONE MK2’s for a larger system or multiple-zone setup.

Mixing Power

Each model in the Portable PA Family features a Triple Tier DSP Control system that tailors all the app GUI and DSP power of the built-in digital mixer to match your experience and knowledge level from beginner views with basic control to advanced views where you get access to the whole suite of premium DSP effects.