At NAMM 2016 in Anaheim, JBL Professional by Harman announced the new EON208P, a portable PA system with Bluetooth streaming, 8-inch loudspeakers, an integrated 8-channel mixer, and more.
The EON208P system includes two loudspeakers housed in a versatile enclosure suitable for ground stacking or pole mounting. Each loudspeaker has an 8-inch woofer and 1-inch neodymium black nylon dome tweeter powered by a 320-watt power amp section.
The integrated 8-channel mixer provides flexibility for a variety of applications. Channels 1-4 can accept either a 1/4-inch instrument cable or an XLR cable, and feature volume, reverb, treble and bass controls.
Additionally, channels 1-3 allow for both phantom power and Hi-Z input, enabling users to directly connect guitars, as well as mics and other devices that require phantom power.
Channels 5 and 6 can accept either a stereo pair of 1/4-inch TRS plugs or stereo RCA cables, making them well-suited for keyboards and media playback devices. Channels 7 and 8 accept a stereo 3.5mm input for mobile devices such as phones and tablets. In addition, users can connect Bluetooth-enabled devices directly via the Bluetooth pair button.
The EON208P also offers a robust output section, allowing separate channels to run monitors, headphones and a subwoofer channel simultaneously.
The light weight, durable suitcase-style enclosure can be carried comfortably with just one hand. Top buttons disengage the loudspeakers when ready for use, and a 36 mm pole socket facilitates easy mounting. The unit also offers space to store the included power and loudspeaker cables.
“The JBL EON208P extends a tradition that started in 1995 with the introduction of the first Harman JBL EON portable PA loudspeakers,” says Craig Lambrecht, Retail Solutions, Harman Professional. “Nearly one million of which have been used for countless applications since.”
