{"id":8358,"date":"2020-07-17T09:00:20","date_gmt":"2020-07-17T14:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pro.harman.com\/insights\/?p=8358"},"modified":"2025-10-31T10:27:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T20:27:19","slug":"10-ideas-for-socially-distanced-events-using-portable-p-a-s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pro.harman.com\/insights\/live-entertainment\/10-ideas-for-socially-distanced-events-using-portable-p-a-s\/","title":{"rendered":"10 IDEAS FOR SOCIALLY DISTANCED EVENTS USING PORTABLE P.A.s"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Well, it\u2019s official: This is the summer of social distancing. While a \u201creturn to normal\u201d in a post-COVID world means different things to different people, one universal certainty is that as things begin to open up, live music, performances, worship services and presentations will require some different approaches and considerations for some time to come.<\/p>\n<p>Even with an uncertain outlook, the warmer weather of summer and the ability to get outside brings opportunities for socially distanced events for those looking for new paths to a shared music or communal experience\u2014all made easier with portable audio technology.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8388\" style=\"width: 402px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pro.harman.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/JBL_EON_ONE_Compact-bag_Walking_front-1.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8388\" class=\"wp-image-8388\" src=\"https:\/\/pro.harman.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/JBL_EON_ONE_Compact-bag_Walking_front-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"392\" height=\"569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hpro-web-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/insights\/uploads\/2020\/07\/JBL_EON_ONE_Compact-bag_Walking_front-1.png 1106w, https:\/\/hpro-web-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/insights\/uploads\/2020\/07\/JBL_EON_ONE_Compact-bag_Walking_front-1-768x1115.png 768w, https:\/\/hpro-web-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/insights\/uploads\/2020\/07\/JBL_EON_ONE_Compact-bag_Walking_front-1-1058x1536.png 1058w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 392px) 100vw, 392px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8388\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">With battery-powered P.A systems offering built-in mixers, effects, Bluetooth streaming and flexible I\/Os, you\u2019ll never have to trade sound quality or control for the convenience of an ultra-compact system you can sling in one hand.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>THE POWER OF A BATTERY-POWERED P.A.<br \/>\n<\/strong>Portable P.A. systems are miracle multitaskers: They deliver pro-level sound reinforcement without breaking your wallet\u2014or your back. And, with systems offering built-in mixers, effects, Bluetooth streaming and flexible I\/Os, you\u2019ll never have to trade sound quality or control for the convenience of an ultra-compact system you can sling in one hand. Battery-powered systems open up an even wider world of possibilities; once you\u2019re free from the confines of power cords, your gigs are only limited by your imagination.<\/p>\n<p>Today\u2019s rechargeable P.A.s are full-featured, yet surprisingly lightweight. The small-and-mighty <a href=\"https:\/\/jblpro.com\/eon-one-compact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">JBL EON ONE Compact<\/a>, for example, packs a pro-grade speaker, 4-channel mixer and Bluetooth functions into a compact system weighing just 17.6 pounds. Control premium effects and presets right from your phone or tablet using the JBL EON ONE Compact Control app, and use one-touch ducking to instantly lower background music volume below speech. EON ONE Compact offers 12 hours of play time, with tool-free, hot-swappable battery. For bigger sound, the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jbl.com\/portable-pa-systems\/EON+ONE+PRO.html?mrkgadid=1&amp;mrkgen=gtext&amp;mrkgbflag=1&amp;mrkgcat=product&amp;utm_campaign=Pro%7CText%7CProducts&amp;utm_source=Google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_term=jbl_eon_one_pro_Exact&amp;utm_content=EON_ONE_PRO&amp;acctid=21700000001715200&amp;dskeywordid=43700052745140831&amp;lid=43700052745140831&amp;ds_s_kwgid=58700005780257514&amp;device=c&amp;network=g&amp;matchtype=e&amp;locationid=9032214&amp;creative=353985885090&amp;targetid=kwd-302163230123&amp;campaignid=1498407808&amp;adgroupid=59449498964%7d&amp;kxconfid=unnmhyek8&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIk-eGwcG-6gIVKRitBh2U6wOQEAAYAiAAEgLZevD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> JBL EON ONE PRO<\/a> includes a full 6-speaker line array, subwoofer, 7-channel mixer, Bluetooth streaming and a range of audio I\/Os into a robust, rugged all-in-one rechargeable system offering six hours of play time\u2014all in a compact enclosure weighing less than 38 pounds.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8430\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a class=\"lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/pro.harman.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/JBL_EonOnePro_LifestylePhoto_BackyardPerformance4-1.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8430\" class=\"wp-image-8430\" src=\"https:\/\/pro.harman.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/JBL_EonOnePro_LifestylePhoto_BackyardPerformance4-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"390\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hpro-web-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/insights\/uploads\/2020\/07\/JBL_EonOnePro_LifestylePhoto_BackyardPerformance4-1.png 1070w, https:\/\/hpro-web-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/insights\/uploads\/2020\/07\/JBL_EonOnePro_LifestylePhoto_BackyardPerformance4-1-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/hpro-web-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/insights\/uploads\/2020\/07\/JBL_EonOnePro_LifestylePhoto_BackyardPerformance4-1-1024x1536.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8430\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Current social-distancing recommendations favor outdoor gatherings, which are already ideal settings for summer gigs.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>MAKE YOUR EVENT SAFER<br \/>\n<\/strong>Current social-distancing recommendations favor outdoor gatherings, which are already ideal settings for summer gigs. Only you can determine your personal comfort level with group situations, but if you\u2019re ready to perform socially distanced shows, take steps to protect yourself and others, including limiting attendance, asking participants to wear masks and establishing \u201cstage zones\u201d and dispersed seating that physically separates artists and audience members. \u00a0Post signage with polite rule reminders. You might consider enlisting a local artist to make the signs more creative and appealing. We\u2019ve seen some socially distanced events in Europe where graffiti artists have turned audience spacing into a work of art.<\/p>\n<p>For more safety suggestions, consult <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/prevent-getting-sick\/social-distancing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CDC guidelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, set realistic expectations when it comes to both audience attendance and your take at the end of the event. Performing for reduced-capacity crowds means your gigs will likely be more about the experience of getting back out there and less about making up lost income, but don\u2019t forget to include your Venmo information for tips or donations on signage<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for some creative ways to put on socially distanced events this summer, we have some ideas to inspire you.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8360\" style=\"width: 463px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pro.harman.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/JBL-EON-ONE-Compact_Lifestyle-photo_Busker_Outside_-1.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8360\" class=\"wp-image-8360\" src=\"https:\/\/pro.harman.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/JBL-EON-ONE-Compact_Lifestyle-photo_Busker_Outside_-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"453\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hpro-web-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/insights\/uploads\/2020\/07\/JBL-EON-ONE-Compact_Lifestyle-photo_Busker_Outside_-1.png 1605w, https:\/\/hpro-web-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/insights\/uploads\/2020\/07\/JBL-EON-ONE-Compact_Lifestyle-photo_Busker_Outside_-1-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/hpro-web-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/insights\/uploads\/2020\/07\/JBL-EON-ONE-Compact_Lifestyle-photo_Busker_Outside_-1-1536x1151.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 453px) 100vw, 453px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8360\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Street performers: This land is your land, from the farmer\u2019s market to the subway station. With a battery-powered P.A., the world is your (enormous, socially distanced) stage.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>1. Busking From Afar<br \/>\n<\/strong>Street performers: This land is your land, from the farmer\u2019s market to the subway station. With a battery-powered P.A., the world is your (enormous, socially distanced) stage. The JBL EON ONE Compact is less than 17 inches tall and can be carried in one hand or for even more freedom of movement, in its backpack, making it the perfect traveling companion for singer\/songwriters on the go.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Be a DIY DJ<br \/>\n<\/strong>What better way to be dancing in the moonlight than to have your dancefloor outdoors. The JBL EON ONE PRO cranks out an impressive 118 dB, and thanks to its 6-hour battery life, you\u2019ll keep your friends on their feet all night. Need more power or coverage? Simply connect multiple units via passthru. If you\u2019re streaming Bluetooth audio, consider using four EON ONE Compact units, which can all be linked together from one app.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8423\" style=\"width: 493px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a class=\"lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/pro.harman.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/EON_ONE_Compact-Wedding.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8423\" class=\"wp-image-8423\" src=\"https:\/\/pro.harman.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/EON_ONE_Compact-Wedding.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"483\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hpro-web-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/insights\/uploads\/2020\/07\/EON_ONE_Compact-Wedding.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/hpro-web-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/insights\/uploads\/2020\/07\/EON_ONE_Compact-Wedding-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hpro-web-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/insights\/uploads\/2020\/07\/EON_ONE_Compact-Wedding-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 483px) 100vw, 483px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8423\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">JBL EON ONE Compact or EON ONE PRO provide professional-quality sound whether you\u2019re in a backyard or even the most exotic socially distanced settings.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>3. Outdoor Weddings<br \/>\n<\/strong>Love is pandemic-proof, and a bride with a perfect playlist is a happy bride. Whether you\u2019re DJing or playing live, from first kiss to last dance, the JBL EON ONE PRO or EON ONE Compact provide professional-quality sound whether you\u2019re in a backyard or even the most exotic socially distanced settings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Supercharge Your Workouts<br \/>\n<\/strong>Fitness instructors: Don\u2019t drag that heavy, old boom box to your outdoor classes. If you a need soothing soundtrack for desert sunrise yoga or drill-instructor thunder for boot camp in the park, the JBL EON ONE Compact portable P.A. has you covered, for a full twelve hours: Plug in your favorite mic, stream playlists over Bluetooth, and use one-touch ducking to make sure those commands are heard loud and clear over your music. Because #NoExcuses!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8433\" style=\"width: 507px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a class=\"lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/pro.harman.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/JBLEONONEPRO-Beach3-1.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8433\" class=\"wp-image-8433\" src=\"https:\/\/pro.harman.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/JBLEONONEPRO-Beach3-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"497\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hpro-web-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/insights\/uploads\/2020\/07\/JBLEONONEPRO-Beach3-1.png 1605w, https:\/\/hpro-web-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/insights\/uploads\/2020\/07\/JBLEONONEPRO-Beach3-1-768x501.png 768w, https:\/\/hpro-web-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/insights\/uploads\/2020\/07\/JBLEONONEPRO-Beach3-1-1536x1002.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8433\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You\u2019re guaranteed to have more fun in the sun with a pro-level sound system that you can truly take anywhere\u2014and you can count on JBL EON ONE systems\u2019 rugged, stress-tested polypropylene enclosures to withstand just about anything your outdoor gigs dish out.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>5. I\u2019m On a Boat<br \/>\n<\/strong>Or at the beach. Or in the park. You\u2019re guaranteed to have more fun in the sun with a pro-level sound system that you can truly take anywhere\u2014and you can count on JBL EON ONE systems\u2019 rugged, stress-tested polypropylene enclosures to withstand just about anything your outdoor gigs dish out. (No, they do not work as flotation devices.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Pop-Up Drive-In<br \/>\n<\/strong>Drive-ins are back! Between movies, concerts and variety shows, car culture is making a comeback this summer. Why not host a pop-up drive-in show in your town? Once you get permission to use a lot, all you need are lights (check out solar options), a battery-powered P.A. and parking spaces for your fans. For this type of larger-scale event, which could take place somewhere where power is readily accessible,\u00a0 you might consider a more powerful, non-battery powered P.A. system like the <a href=\"https:\/\/jblpro.com\/en-US\/product_families\/irx-series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IRX<\/a> Series, <a href=\"https:\/\/jblpro.com\/en-US\/product_families\/eon600\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EON600<\/a> Series or <a href=\"https:\/\/jblpro.com\/en-US\/product_families\/prx800-series-products\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PRX800<\/a> Series.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. Burgers, Brats and Beats<br \/>\n<\/strong>Want to throw the best backyard bash on the block? Your grill skills are the just the beginning. When you host your next socially distanced BBQ or outdoor movie night, put the sizzle in your steak <em>and<\/em> your soundtrack with a powerful P.A. like the EON ONE Compact.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6974\" style=\"width: 355px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6974\" class=\"wp-image-6974\" src=\"https:\/\/pro.harman.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AKG-DMS_Photo-sm.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"345\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hpro-web-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/insights\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AKG-DMS_Photo-sm.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/hpro-web-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/insights\/uploads\/2019\/07\/AKG-DMS_Photo-sm-768x499.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-6974\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The great thing about a rechargeable P.A. is it plugs in, too, which makes it a great choice for powered A\/V setups, allowing you to add wireless microphones such as the AKG DMS300.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>8. Power Your Presentations<br \/>\n<\/strong>Modern workspaces are evolving beyond traditional office spaces, from remote models to co-working spaces; taking your team outside could make your meetings a little safer. Have something important to say? Make sure your message is heard loud and clear, with sound that matches the clarity of your visuals. With the JBL EON ONE Compact\u2019s one-touch ducking feature, your voice will always be front-and-center, even over background music. The great thing about a rechargeable P.A. is it plugs in, too, which makes it a great choice for powered A\/V setups, which means you can add wireless microphones such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akg.com\/Wireless\/wireless-components\/DMS300+Microphone+Set.html?dwvar_DMS300%20Microphone%20Set_color=Black-GLOBAL-Current&amp;cgid=wireless-components#start=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AKG DMS300<\/a>, a state-of-the-art digital rig that encodes your signal for added security.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9. Rockin\u2019 and Rollin\u2019<br \/>\n<\/strong>Zoom parties are so last month. Looking for a fun way to celebrate birthdays, graduations and other special milestones? Hop in a truck, fire up your cordless P.A., and throw a party parade that your loved ones will never forget.<\/p>\n<p><strong>10. Worship From Afar<br \/>\n<\/strong>With outdoor services offering better opportunities to socially distance than indoor services, houses of worship are getting creative this summer by assembling in parking lots and on church grounds. Battery-powered P.A.s are easy solutions for quickly and easily amplifying outdoor services: The JBL EON ONE systems provide the power to cross the distance with many of the features found in installed systems, with bonus features such as mic, line and instrument inputs, plus a built-in mixer and effects that\u2019ll let worship teams dial in inspiring sound, fast.<\/p>\n<p>What are some ways you\u2019re hosting socially distanced events this summer? Let us know in the comments!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8439\" style=\"width: 2570px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a class=\"lightbox\" href=\"https:\/\/pro.harman.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/JBL_EonOne_Comparision_Table-01-1-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8439\" class=\"wp-image-8439 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/pro.harman.com\/insights\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/JBL_EonOne_Comparision_Table-01-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hpro-web-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/insights\/uploads\/2020\/07\/JBL_EonOne_Comparision_Table-01-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/hpro-web-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/insights\/uploads\/2020\/07\/JBL_EonOne_Comparision_Table-01-1-768x667.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hpro-web-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/insights\/uploads\/2020\/07\/JBL_EonOne_Comparision_Table-01-1-1536x1334.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hpro-web-assets.s3.amazonaws.com\/insights\/uploads\/2020\/07\/JBL_EonOne_Comparision_Table-01-1-2048x1779.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-8439\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Compare and contrast the JBL EON ONE Compact and EON ONE PRO to find the perfect battery-powered P.A. system that suits your needs.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Well, it\u2019s official: This is the summer of social distancing. 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