PMC 8-2 3-Way Active Studio Monitor (Pair)

PMC 8-2 Active 3-way monitor with 2 x 8 inch bass units and 55mm Soft dome mid-range - Pair

The PMC8-2 is the brand new three-way active studio monitor designed to provide critical reference monitoring for the most demanding applications.As with any PMC loudspeaker, thanks to its super-consistent dispersion and tonal balance, the PMC82 may be simply and seamlessly combined with smaller PMC speakers to create larger multi-channel or immersive systems.

The twin bass drivers are partnered with the same PMC55 mid-range tweeter, DSP system and four channels of 400W Class-D amplification used in the PMC6-2. Again, the speaker is configurable directly via the rear panel or using the browser-based SoundAlign™ software from a computer or tablet.

Together with the precisely tuned ATL™ cabinet and hexagonal Laminair™ vents, the PMC8-2 delivers phenomenal performance that approaches that of our Main reference monitors, with smooth and consistent bass response down to 25Hz, a revealing mid-range and wide, stable sound-staging. As with the rest of the range, the PMC8-2’s superb definition, fidelity, dynamics and bass accuracy allow mix decisions to be made quickly with complete confidence, and with no listening fatigue even after long sessions.

PMC8-2s can be upgraded through the addition of a PMC8-2 SUB to create an XBD system, enhancing the system’s bass headroom by 6dB. Dedicated short and taller floor-stands are available for the PMC8-2 and PMC8-2 XBD systems which position them on the ideal listening axis.

Features 

• Active 3-way nearfield reference monitor with ATL™ bass loading
• Frequency response: 25Hz - 25kHz (- 3dB @1m full space, on-axis)
• Max. cont. SPL: 113dB @1m (half space value calculated as +3dB from full space measurement.
  Unweighted input, 20-20kHz Pink Noise (IEC) with 12dB CF for 2 hours AES2-1984 duration)
• State-of-the-art Class-D amplifiers: HF 400W, MF 400W, LF 2x 400W
• Analogue / AES3 digital input (16/24-bit, 18 -192kHz sample rate)
• Digital ‘through’ output (AES3 24-bit 96kHz
• SoundAlign™ network control interface for single or group EQ & settings
• Sophisticated DSP crossover, driver protection, EQ, and delay/polarity options
• PMC8-2 + PMC8-2 SUB creates PMC8-2 XBD, with up to 6dB of additional headroom
• Optional dedicated floor stands for PMC8-2 (40”) and PMC8-2 XBD (19”)

Specifications

• Type: Active 3-way nearfield reference monitor with ATL™ bass loading
• Drive Unit Complement:
• LF 2 x PMC 200mm (8”) studio 8 drivers
• MF PMC 55mm (2”) soft dome mid-range
• HF PMC 27mm (1”) soft dome tweeter
• Effective ATL™ Length: 3m (9.8ft)
• Frequency Response: 25Hz - 25kHz (- 3dB) (@1m full space, on-axis)
• Sensitivity: +4dBu input signal = 98dB SPL @ 1m
• Max continuous SPL: 113dB @1m, (Half space value calculated as +3dB from full space measurement. Unweighted input, 20-20kHz Pink Noise (IEC) with 12dB CF for 2 hours AES2-1984 duration)
• Max Peak SPL: 125dB @1m, (Half space value calculated as +3dB from full space measurement. Unweighted input, 20-20kHz Pink Noise (IEC) with 12dB CF for 2 hours AES2-1984 duration)
• Directivity:
• H+/-45 degrees
• V+/-50 degrees (-6dB off axis @10kHz)
• Input:
• XLR switchable between analogue & digital AES3
• Analogue input
• - +20/+24dBu max. input level (selectable)
• - 22K ohm input impedance
• Digital input
• - 16/24-bit AES3 signal, left, right or left + right
• - 18 - 192kHz Sample Rate- 110 ohm input impedance
• Expansion card slot
• - For future connectivity upgrades
• Output: XLR digital AES3 (fixed 24-bit @ 96kHz)
• Network: RJ45 for use with PMC SoundAlign web interface
• Features:
• Level Trim: (+/-10dB)
• High-pass filter: (20 - 200Hz, 12dB/Oct)
• Delay: (0 - 30mS)
• Phase:(normal or inverted)
• LF & HF shelving filters: (20Hz - 20kHz, +/- 10dB, Q 0.707)
• Parametric EQ: (5 bands, 20Hz - 20kHz, +/- 10dB)
• User presets: (3 + factory defaults
• Latency: 2.4mS
• Amplifier power per channel:
• LF 2 x 400Wrms
• MF 1 x 400Wrms
• HF 1 x 400Wrms
• Mains: 100 - 240VAC auto-switching, 50-60Hz (IEC C14)
• Power consumption (idle): 50W
• Power consumption (max): 1500W
• Cabinet dimensions:
• H 534mm (21”)
• W 551mm (21.7”)
• D 440mm (17.3”)
• Weight: 39kg (86lbs) each