Adam Audio A8X 8'' Active Powered Nearfield Studio Recording Monitor Speaker (Single)

Manufacturer's Description

ADAM Audio A8X

The A8X adds to the AX-Series as a unique model because its power and radiation characteristics allow it to be used as both a nearfield and midfield monitor. It represents a particularly attractive entry-level model for midfield monitoring which offers transparent reproduction of higher frequencies, clear mids and an excellent transient response.

The extra large, front-positioned bass reflex ports are perfectly matched with the bass/midrange driver that has a 1.5″ voice coil. Thus the A8X can play very low registers with a powerful punch, and the greatest possible precision. The 150 Watt PWM amplifier for the midrange speakers in conjunction with the 50 Watt A/B tweeter amp enable the A8X to generate impressive maximum sound pressure levels of 120dB per pair at one meter.

STATE OF THE ART TECHNOLOGY

ADAM Audio monitors have earned a worldwide reputation as the preeminent tool for sound engineers based on technological innovations that we’ve established in the field of loudspeaker technology.

Features

• X-ART tweeter, handmade in Berlin
• The air velocity ratio of 4:1 during the sound generation by folded X-ART membrane
• Ultra-light but extremely dimensionally stable woofer material (Carbon/Rohacell/Glass fiber)
• Vertical 2-way system with 8.5” woofer
• Spacious bass reflex ports on the front
• Highly efficient PWM amplifier for the woofer coupled with an A/B amplifier for X-ART tweeter
• Linear frequency response of 38 Hz to 50 kHz
• Maximum peak sound pressure per pair in 1 m ≥ 120 dB
• Simple, stepless room acoustic adjustments over tweeter gain, low and high shelf filters
• Analog XLR and RCA inputs
• Acoustically optimized cabinet geometry
• Directional sound radiation in vertical plane
• Volume control and on/off switch on the front
• 2 years warranty with optional extension to 3 years with the registration of the product

Specifications

Woofer

• Number: 1
• Basket Ø: 8.5" (220 mm)
• Voice Coil Ø: 1.5" (38 mm)
• Cone Material: Carbon/Rohacell/Glass Fiber

Tweeter

• Number: 1
• Type: X-ART
• Diaphragm Area: 4 inch² (2420 mm²)
• Equiv. Diaphragm Ø: 2" (56 mm)
• Velocity Transform Ratio: 4:1
• Diaphragm Weight: 0.17 g

Built-in Amplifiers

• Woofer: 1
• Type: PWM
• Amp. Power RMS / Music: 150 W / 225 W
• Tweeter: 1
• Type: A/B
• Amp. Power RMS / Music: 50 W / 75 W

Control Panel

• Input Sensitivity: -∞ to +14 dB
• High Shelf EQ > 5 kHz: ±6 dB
• Low Shelf EQ < 300 Hz: ±6 dB
• Tweeter Gain: ±4 dB

Input Connectors

• Analog: XLR / RCA

General Data

• Frequency Response: 38 Hz - 50 kHz
• THD 90 dB / 1 m > 100 Hz: ≤0.5 %
• Max. SPL with sine wave acoustic 100 Hz to 3 kHz at 1 m: ≥112 dB
• Max. SPL per pair at 1 m: ≥120 dB
• Crossover Frequencies: 2300 Hz
• Input Impedance: 30 kOhm
• Weight: 28.7 lb (13 kg)
• Magnetically Shielded: No
• Height x Width x Depth: 15.5" (400 mm) x 10" (255 mm) x 12.5" (320 mm)
• Panel: Front
• Warranty: 5 years (2 years warranty plus 3 years optional with product registration)
• Delivery Contents: Power cord, manual