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- In the second installment of our guide to identifying ideal portable PAs, we contrast the two of JBL’s more popular “ONE” series speakers – the IRX ONE<\/a> and EON ONE Compact<\/a>. Both are regarded for delivering stellar sound and ease of use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- In part one<\/a>, we took a deep dive into the EON ONE MK2<\/a> and the PRX ONE<\/a> all-in-one systems that can both be managed by the powerful and free JBL Pro Connect app<\/a> (iOS and Android), offering enhanced levels of control and flexibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Jay Cunningham, Retail Marketing Lead for JBL Professional<\/a> and HARMAN Professional<\/a>, offered his seasoned insights in supporting retail partners and mobile professionals. Thanks also to Dan Gumble<\/a>, Head of Content for Headliner Magazine<\/a>, for his collaboration.<\/li>\n
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\nPORTABLE PA <\/span><\/strong><\/a>SPOTLIGHT <\/span><\/strong><\/a>#1:<\/span><\/strong><\/a>
\nJBL IRX ONE: \u201cSounds Great and So Easy to Use\u201d<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n- \n
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<\/a>Check out<\/a> this in-depth JBL Tech Talk with Brandon Knudsen, Product Manager discussing the simplistic, anyone-can-use manageability of the JBL IRX ONE and get all the product details.<\/p><\/div>\n
KEY APPLICATIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- For bands playing small venues, parties or weddings, PA systems need to be easily transportable and capable of moving audiences with rich and powerful sound. The IRX ONE<\/a> is perfect for these scenarios.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Likewise, if you are a speaker addressing a corporate audience or a house of worship, your portable PA needs to convey your message with absolute clarity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- In both cases, the IRX ONE delivers crystal-clear clarity and a wide sweet spot with seamless front-to-back coverage, perfect for small concerts, houses of worship, corporate presentations, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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STANDOUT FEATURES:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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- Featuring six 2\u201d high-frequency drivers and concert line array-inspired directivity results in a custom-tuned, C-shaped array.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Additionally, easy to carry with one hand; the IRX ONE sets up and tears down in seconds and the carry handle minimizes wrist strain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- The “anyone-can-use” design features a 3-channel mixer that supports the most popular connections, including \u00bc\u201d and XLR inputs with included 48V phantom power and \u00bc\u201d balanced mix-out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\nCASE STUDY: DJ AMY FRANCESCA<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- DJ Amy Francesca<\/span><\/a> delivered an incredible DJ set with the IRX ONE.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Check out<\/a> this quick clip of Amy doing what she does best and taking control of the power and ease of use that only the IRX ONE delivers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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WE ASKED THE DESIGNERS:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n
We asked Brandon Knudsen, JBL Portable PA Senior Product Manager, what makes IRX ONE a unique choice in the market:<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- \u201cWhat truly sets IRX ONE apart is its plug-and-play simplicity. We\u2019ve heard from so many education, hospitality and music professionals looking for a pro-grade system that not only sounds great but is really easy for anyone to use.”\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- \u201cWith the IRX ONE, this system does just that. Just plug in your mic, instrument or Bluetooth-streamed audio source and let the music or the presentation do the talking right away without a complicated setup getting in your way.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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PORTABLE PA <\/strong><\/a><\/span>SPOTLIGHT <\/strong><\/a><\/span>#2:<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/span>JBL EON ONE Compact: \u201cBattery-Powered Versatility\u201d<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n- \n
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KEY APPLICATIONS:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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- If you\u2019re singing in front of 50 people or speaking at a corporate conference, it\u2019s vital your PA is sufficiently powerful to get your message across clearly without being too loud.\n
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<\/a>JBL’s EON ONE Compact is easily managed with the powerful JBL Pro Connect App. Watch<\/a> a quick overview, product walkthrough<\/a> and learn more<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- For those scenarios, a great place to start is the battery-powered EON ONE Compact,<\/a> which can be carried easily in one hand, yet packs a punch well above its weight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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STANDOUT FEATURES:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Featuring an 8\u201d woofer that extends low-end response to 37.5 Hz, it is capable of hitting an octave lower than other products in its class.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Its built-in headphone jack enables users to rehearse privately or dial-in presets before performances.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Two high-power USB 2.0 ports also allow high-speed charging of tablets, phones, and select devices such as wireless receivers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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CASE STUDY: Australia’s Transmoto Enduro<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Background:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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- A fitting EON ONE Compact use case is its deployment at Australia’s Transmoto Enduro<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Transmoto organises team-based endurance events for everyday dirt biking enthusiasts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Officials needed an audio system for announcements and communication with wide enough coverage to reach every racer. The EON ONE Compact came through.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/strong>Why They Liked It:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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<\/a>Marc McAvoy, Director of Be Productions shared: \u201cIn terms of sound, the speech intelligibility is very good, and they absolutely cut through. The output is very impressive for a battery-powered unit.” Check out<\/a> the case study.<\/p><\/div>\n
Marc McAvoy, Director of Be Productions:<\/strong><\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- \u201c..Covering the huge sites with audio systems for communication, announcements and the race call is a challenge. The trickier issue we had was to get audio to the camping area 300 metres away, where they did not want the constant hum of generators.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- \u201cThe charge on the battery was very reliable. The first day, we were running full whack and didn\u2019t have to swap batteries until that evening…”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- “In terms of sound, the speech intelligibility is very good, and they absolutely cut through. The output is very impressive for a battery-powered unit.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- “I\u2019m very happy with their coverage, and I\u2019d say the EON ONE Compact is the way forward for us in these applications.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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WE ASKED THE DESIGNERS:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
We asked Craig Lambrecht, Global Director of JBL Portable PA about the demand for the level of portability and control found in products like the EON ONE Compact:<\/p>\n
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- \u201cThe appetite for advanced control has grown considerably over the last three or four years both physically at the loudspeaker and remotely via app and BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy – a power-conserving variant of Bluetooth).\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- \u201cUsers are not only expecting a greater level of control, but a level of control and features that are easier to use. That\u2019s why we set out to develop this loudspeaker ecosystem managed by the JBL Pro Connect app.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- \u201cInspired by our Soundcraft UI24 interface, the Pro Connect app delivers advanced DSP and system control in an easy-to-use product experience that wasn\u2019t possible in previous all-in-one PA systems.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- “We are now offering a great deal of technology and value from our HARMAN brands under the hood while still keeping them easy to use.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Thanks for exploring your interest to find the right professional portable PA solution to best support your needs. As a next step, we invite you to dive deeper into all of our support resources as you continue your journey – we hope we can be of help.<\/p>\n
\nEXPLORE FURTHER:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Dive into all of our additional details, specifications, videos, training, and more:<\/p>\n
Products:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- EON ONE Compact Details<\/a><\/li>\n
- IRX ONE Details<\/a><\/li>\n
- JBL Portable PA Solutions Portfolio<\/a><\/li>\n
- JBL Videos<\/a><\/li>\n
- JBL Case Studies\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n
- JBL Training Resources<\/a><\/li>\n
- Anytime Help Center<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Connect with Us<\/strong>:<\/p>\n
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- Sign up<\/a> to receive our latest updates via email<\/li>\n
- Get notified<\/a> of our latest videos to debut on YouTube<\/li>\n
- Facebook<\/a><\/li>\n
- LinkedIn<\/a><\/li>\n
- Instagram<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
READY TO TALK TO A SOLUTIONS EXPERT?
\n<\/strong>We\u2019d love to discuss your projects and ideas. To locate a representative near you, please visit our WORLDWIDE LOCATOR.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" - Get notified<\/a> of our latest videos to debut on YouTube<\/li>\n
- IRX ONE Details<\/a><\/li>\n
- EON ONE Compact Details<\/a><\/li>\n
- “We are now offering a great deal of technology and value from our HARMAN brands under the hood while still keeping them easy to use.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- \u201cInspired by our Soundcraft UI24 interface, the Pro Connect app delivers advanced DSP and system control in an easy-to-use product experience that wasn\u2019t possible in previous all-in-one PA systems.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- \u201cUsers are not only expecting a greater level of control, but a level of control and features that are easier to use. That\u2019s why we set out to develop this loudspeaker ecosystem managed by the JBL Pro Connect app.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- \u201cThe appetite for advanced control has grown considerably over the last three or four years both physically at the loudspeaker and remotely via app and BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy – a power-conserving variant of Bluetooth).\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- “I\u2019m very happy with their coverage, and I\u2019d say the EON ONE Compact is the way forward for us in these applications.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- “In terms of sound, the speech intelligibility is very good, and they absolutely cut through. The output is very impressive for a battery-powered unit.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- \u201cThe charge on the battery was very reliable. The first day, we were running full whack and didn\u2019t have to swap batteries until that evening…”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- \u201c..Covering the huge sites with audio systems for communication, announcements and the race call is a challenge. The trickier issue we had was to get audio to the camping area 300 metres away, where they did not want the constant hum of generators.”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Officials needed an audio system for announcements and communication with wide enough coverage to reach every racer. The EON ONE Compact came through.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Transmoto organises team-based endurance events for everyday dirt biking enthusiasts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- A fitting EON ONE Compact use case is its deployment at Australia’s Transmoto Enduro<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Two high-power USB 2.0 ports also allow high-speed charging of tablets, phones, and select devices such as wireless receivers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Its built-in headphone jack enables users to rehearse privately or dial-in presets before performances.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- \n
- Featuring an 8\u201d woofer that extends low-end response to 37.5 Hz, it is capable of hitting an octave lower than other products in its class.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- For those scenarios, a great place to start is the battery-powered EON ONE Compact,<\/a> which can be carried easily in one hand, yet packs a punch well above its weight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- If you\u2019re singing in front of 50 people or speaking at a corporate conference, it\u2019s vital your PA is sufficiently powerful to get your message across clearly without being too loud.\n
- \n
- \u201cWith the IRX ONE, this system does just that. Just plug in your mic, instrument or Bluetooth-streamed audio source and let the music or the presentation do the talking right away without a complicated setup getting in your way.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- \n
- \u201cWhat truly sets IRX ONE apart is its plug-and-play simplicity. We\u2019ve heard from so many education, hospitality and music professionals looking for a pro-grade system that not only sounds great but is really easy for anyone to use.”\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- \n
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- Check out<\/a> this quick clip of Amy doing what she does best and taking control of the power and ease of use that only the IRX ONE delivers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- DJ Amy Francesca<\/span><\/a> delivered an incredible DJ set with the IRX ONE.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- The “anyone-can-use” design features a 3-channel mixer that supports the most popular connections, including \u00bc\u201d and XLR inputs with included 48V phantom power and \u00bc\u201d balanced mix-out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Additionally, easy to carry with one hand; the IRX ONE sets up and tears down in seconds and the carry handle minimizes wrist strain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Featuring six 2\u201d high-frequency drivers and concert line array-inspired directivity results in a custom-tuned, C-shaped array.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- In both cases, the IRX ONE delivers crystal-clear clarity and a wide sweet spot with seamless front-to-back coverage, perfect for small concerts, houses of worship, corporate presentations, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Likewise, if you are a speaker addressing a corporate audience or a house of worship, your portable PA needs to convey your message with absolute clarity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- For bands playing small venues, parties or weddings, PA systems need to be easily transportable and capable of moving audiences with rich and powerful sound. The IRX ONE<\/a> is perfect for these scenarios.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Jay Cunningham, Retail Marketing Lead for JBL Professional<\/a> and HARMAN Professional<\/a>, offered his seasoned insights in supporting retail partners and mobile professionals. Thanks also to Dan Gumble<\/a>, Head of Content for Headliner Magazine<\/a>, for his collaboration.<\/li>\n
- In part one<\/a>, we took a deep dive into the EON ONE MK2<\/a> and the PRX ONE<\/a> all-in-one systems that can both be managed by the powerful and free JBL Pro Connect app<\/a> (iOS and Android), offering enhanced levels of control and flexibility.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n