EAW NT206L Line Array System

EAW NT206L — Compact Self-Powered Line Array with Flagship-Class Output

The EAW NT206L is a 2-way active 6" line array loudspeaker engineered for production companies, system integrators, and venues that demand high SPL and refined coverage from a compact cabinet. At just 32 lbs (14.5 kg), this self-powered module delivers 139 dB max SPL with low-frequency extension to 65 Hz. This model is the right choice for touring crews and installed-sound professionals who need flagship-class output without the weight or footprint of traditional line array elements.

Adjustable Horizontal Directivity and EAW Core Technologies

What sets the NT206L apart is its tool-free Adjustable Horizontal Directivity (AHD) horn, which lets a single enclosure deliver 80° narrow, 110° wide, or 95° asymmetric coverage without software or external processing. EAW's Core Technologies — Focusing™, DynO™, Beamwidth Matched Crossovers, Phase Aligned LF™, and Symmetry of Sources™ — maintain uniform response and pattern control across the listening area, even when cabinets are arrayed.

High SPL and Wide Bandwidth from a Compact Cabinet

The acoustic engine pairs vented 6.5" low-frequency drivers with 2" voice coils and a 1" exit compression driver with a 1.75" voice coil on an AHD horn-loaded waveguide. This bi-amped configuration delivers 139 dB max SPL across a 65 Hz – 20 kHz operating range, with a 1.2 kHz crossover point that keeps phase and beamwidth matched between sections.

• Max SPL: 139 dB — flagship-class output from a 32 lb enclosure
• Frequency Range: 65 Hz – 20 kHz — full-range response for speech and music
• Crossover Point: 1.2 kHz — Beamwidth Matched Crossovers keep LF and HF coverage aligned

Integrated 1500W Class-D Amplification with Onboard Processing

Built-in amplification removes the need for external racks. The Class-D module delivers 1000W peak to LF and 500W peak to HF, while EAW Focusing™ DSP ensures clean, accurate sound and DynO™ optimizes headroom under load. Flat and Boost voicing modes tailor response for music or speech.

• Amplifier Type: Class D, 1000W LF / 500W HF peak (1500W total) — self-powered, no external amp rack required
• DSP Processing: EAW Focusing™ and DynO™ — phase-accurate response and dynamic headroom management
• Voicing Modes: Flat, Boost — quick tonal adjustments for music or speech

Analog XLR I/O, Tool-Free Rigging, and Road-Ready Construction

The rear panel provides an electronically balanced XLR input with loop-through, eliminating complex networked audio distribution. AC mains connect via a Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 TOP connector, with voltage options for 100–120V 60 Hz or 230–240V 50 Hz regions. The Baltic birch enclosure with Roadcoat™ polyurea finish pairs with a full accessory ecosystem — flybar, pullback kit, cart, soft cover, and pole-mount hardware — for flown, ground-stacked, or pole-mounted setups.

• Inputs: Electronically balanced XLR in/thru, max +21 dBu, 20 kΩ impedance — analog signal path with loop-through for daisy-chained cabinets
• AC Connector: Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 TOP — locking, tour-grade mains connection
• Dimensions: 213 × 533 × 379 mm
• Weight: 14.5 kg (32 lbs) — one of the lightest powered line array elements in its class
• Baltic birch enclosure with Roadcoat™ polyurea finish — built for daily touring and installed-sound use

Touring Production, System Integrators, and Premium Venues

This compact line array is the right choice for production companies, rental houses, and system integrators who need a self-powered module that deploys quickly without sacrificing output or coverage control. Its 32 lb weight and tool-free AHD horn suit small-to-mid-size touring acts, corporate events, houses of worship, and live-music venues where crew size and truck space are limited. The analog XLR signal path keeps setup simple for venues that don't run networked audio.

EAW and the Newport Series

EAW (Eastern Acoustic Works) designs and builds professional loudspeakers at its North American facility, with a reputation for engineering-driven products in touring and installed sound. The Newport series — which includes this 6" model alongside the larger NT208L and NTX210L line arrays, plus NT116S, NT119S, and NT219S subwoofers — represents EAW's compact, deployment-ready product family, bringing flagship acoustic technologies into lighter enclosures.