JBL has introduced a new wireless high-powered portable PA system – the PRX800W – which will be launched in October.
Wireless control means live sound professionals and musicians can quickly set up and configure a system right from a mobile or tablet using the accompanying app.
“With the PRX800W family, we’re excited to give bands and DJs more control over their live sound than ever before,” said Craig Lambrecht, Retail & Recording Solutions, at Harman. “Users can now shape their sound wirelessly, right from the palm of their hand, ensuring the best possible listening experience for themselves and their audiences. PRX800W is by far our most advanced and powerful portable PA, and represents the next generation in smart live sound reinforcement.”
The PRX Connect mobile app for iOS and Android connects wirelessly to each unit in the system simultaneously, providing full control over the DSP built in to each speaker. Controlling an eight-band parametric EQ, speaker delay, mute, gain and more, users can walk around the venue during sound check and fine-tune the speakers for better sound quality. The system also allows presets to be saved for faster future setup.
It features integrated 1500-watt Class-D power amplification, with Differential Drive woofer technology to reduce magnet mass while increasing power handling. Updated tuning delivers flat frequency response and smooth off-axis behaviour. The all-wood cabinets feature durable tongue-in-groove joints, tour-proven DuraFlex protective finish and dent-resistant 16-gauge steel grilles.
The redesigned Crown input panel offers XLR, 1/4” and RCA inputs plus XLR loop-through and professional outputs to provide plenty of options for input sources and routing. The dbx Type IV limiting eases the system back to a safe level when any frequency band is in limit, ensuring that the sound is accurate and uncompressed, even at very high volumes over long periods of time. An intelligent variable-speed fan cools the system only as needed to ensure optimal sound quality during quiet performances. The system can also be easily scaled by adding additional speakers.
Options and pricing
JBL PRX812W – £749 RRP inc VAT
JBL PRX815W – £829 RRP inc VAT
JBL PRX815XLFW – £929 RRP inc VAT
JBL PRX818XLFW – £999 RRP inc VAT
JBL PRX825W – £1099 RRP inc VAT
JBL PRX835W – £1099 RRP inc VAT
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