EAW RSX208L Line Array System

EAW RSX208L — Self-Powered Line Array Module for Touring and Installation

The EAW RSX208L is a 3-way self-powered line array loudspeaker engineered for rental firms and system integrators who need maximum output with minimum setup time. Part of the RADIUS family, this model pairs EAW's signature acoustic design with intelligent onboard DSP and full Dante networking to deliver a flexible, scalable solution for venues of any size. The RSX208L combines two 8" cone drivers with dual 1" compression drivers in a tri-amped architecture, covering 70 Hz to 18 kHz with a maximum SPL of 131 dB. A 120° horizontal by 12° vertical nominal beamwidth gives system technicians predictable coverage when flown in articulated arrays.

What Sets This Module Apart

OptiLogic is the headline feature: onboard infrared sensors and accelerometers detect array configuration automatically and apply near-instant optimization, including air-loss compensation, the moment the boxes are flown. EAW Focusing™ and DynO™ DSP algorithms maintain a clean impulse response at every output level, eliminating the phase artifacts common in conventional line arrays. Resolution 2 software and the EAWmosaic iOS app let a single technician predict, control and monitor the entire system from anywhere in the venue.

Transducer Architecture and Amplification

The tri-amped layout dedicates separate amplifier channels to LF, LF/MF and HF bands, so each driver operates within its optimal range. Three 500 W Class-D channels deliver the headroom needed for sustained high-SPL operation without thermal compression.

• LF Driver: 1 x 8 in cone with 2 in voice coil — handles low-frequency impact down to 70 Hz
• LF/MF Driver: 1 x 8 in cone with 2 in voice coil — covers the critical vocal and midrange band
• HF Section: 2 x 1 in exit compression drivers with 1.4 in voice coils — produces high-frequency detail and air
• Three 500 W Class-D amplifier channels — tri-amped for LF, LF/MF and HF with thermal headroom for sustained high-SPL operation

Coverage Pattern and Acoustic Output

Coverage and SPL define whether a line array module can do the job. The 120° horizontal dispersion is unusually wide for a line array element, suiting venues where near-field coverage matters as much as throw. The 12° vertical splay between cabinets gives precise control over vertical pattern shaping when multiple boxes are flown together.

• Maximum SPL: 131 dB — concert-grade output without external subwoofer reinforcement
• Nominal Beamwidth: 120° H × 12° V — wide horizontal coverage with tightly controlled vertical pattern
• Frequency Response: 70 Hz – 18 kHz — full-range response from sub-bass fundamentals to high-frequency air

Inputs, Networking and System Integration

Modern touring and installation systems demand networkable audio, and this module ships with full Dante integration plus analog redundancy on every box. The rear panel accepts balanced XLR input and loop-thru, two Neutrik etherCON ports for Dante audio and control, and an RJ-45 jack for the same network traffic. With no Bluetooth or microphone input, the cabinet is purpose-built for professional line-level signal chains rather than consumer-style convenience.

• Audio Inputs: Balanced XLR input/loop-thru — analog fallback with parallel feed to additional cabinets
• Network Audio: Dante with loop-thru and analog redundancy — lossless digital distribution over standard IT infrastructure
• Network Connectors: 2 x Neutrik etherCON + RJ-45 — rugged locking connectors for touring reliability
• Powercon AC mains/loop — single-cable power distribution across the array

Engineered for Touring Rigs and Permanent Installations

The EAW RSX208L is the right choice for rental companies, AV system integrators and venue operators who need a self-powered line array module that flies fast, sounds consistent and integrates cleanly into a Dante network. Touring sound companies will appreciate the OptiLogic auto-detection that cuts setup time from hours to minutes, while fixed installations benefit from the EAWmosaic iOS app for remote system tuning without climbing into the rafters. The 18.4 kg cabinet weight and 640 mm width keep it within a comfortable single-tech lift range, and the integrated rigging hardware pairs with the FBX100 flybar for safe multi-box arrays.

EAW and the RADIUS Line Array Family

A heritage of acoustic engineering runs through this product. EAW (Eastern Acoustic Works) has designed professional loudspeakers in the United States since 1978, building a reputation among touring audio professionals for engineering-driven products like the KF Series and the adaptive Anya system. The RADIUS family was developed to bring that heritage of acoustic design to a portable, networkable platform aimed at rental firms and integrators working to tight timelines.