JBL VTX A8
PAPassive Line-Array speaker HF/MF/LF 2×2″/4×3,5″/2×8″, 990 W, 139 dB, 49Hz – 19kHz
Prices are per 24 hours of rental. Longer rentals, delivery and setup are quoted on request.
The JBL VTX A8 is a passive three-way line array element with two 8-inch woofers. It is our main system for medium and larger concerts, festival stages, galas in big halls and outdoor events where hundreds to thousands of people must be covered evenly and the stage needs clear speech and a full band sound. Several elements per side, flown, is a normal concert configuration.
The A8 is flown with the VTX A8 AF frame or stacked on the A8 BP base plate, and the low end comes from VTX B18 or B28 subwoofers. Amplification is the Crown I-Tech 4×3500HD for the elements and the I-Tech 12000HD for the subs. For a smaller hall or as fill, the VTX A6 is the better fit. If you want a system without an amp rack, choose SRX812P active speakers with SRX828SP subs.
What to consider when renting
Flying needs truss or points with sufficient rated load, hoists and an array frame; ground stacking needs the base plate or subwoofers underneath. On top of that come the amp rack, speaker cables, power for the amplifiers and system tuning. This system leaves our warehouse with a technician who rigs and tunes it, because a wrongly flown array is dangerous.
Best for
- Festival stages and outdoor concerts
- Concerts and galas in large halls
- Events with hundreds to thousands of guests
- Touring kit with B18 or B28 subs
Frequently asked questions
Usually rented together with
Part of these kits
Guides that help you choose
How big a sound system do you need for 50, 100, 200 or 500 people
Sizing a PA by audience: speech or music, indoors or outdoors, when a subwoofer is needed and which kit fits 50, 100, 200 or 500 people.
Read the guideActive or passive speakers: which to rent
Active vs passive speakers for renters: amplifiers, cabling, venue power, weight and setup time. When PRX or SRX is simpler and when a line array fits.
Read the guideRenting sound equipment: set it up yourself or with a technician
What you can set up yourself when renting sound equipment and when a technician is needed. Real risks, time required and a simple rule for deciding.
Read the guideLine array or point-source speakers: when to choose which
How a line array differs from ordinary speakers, when two active speakers on stands are enough, and when you need an array with amps and a technician.
Read the guideOther items in this category
Crown I-Tech 12000HD
80 € / 24 h2ch amplifier 2x4500W
JBL VTX A6
40 € / 24 hSub-compact Dual 6.5-Inch Line Array HF/LF 1×3″/2×6,5″, 350 W, 134 dB, 67Hz – 20kHz
JBL VTX A6 BP
15 € / 24 hBase Plate VTX A6 ground stack
JBL SRX812P
40 € / 24 hActive speaker HF/LF 3″/12″, 2000 W, 136 dB, 40Hz – 21kHz
JBL PRX815
25 € / 24 hActive speaker HF/LF 1,5″/15″, 1500 W, 137 dB, 42,9 Hz – 19,5 kHz
JBL PRX812
25 € / 24 hActive speaker HF/LF 1,5″/12″, 1500 W, 135 dB, 44,8 Hz – 20 kHz
JBL VTX A8
Prices are per 24 hours of rental. Longer rentals, delivery and setup are quoted on request.