PreSonus Sceptre S8 - 2-Way 8" Coaxial Near Field Studio Monitor with DSP Processing

PreSonus Sceptre S8 - 2-Way 8" Coaxial Near Field Studio Monitor with DSP Processing

The PreSonus Sceptre® S8 is the top-of-the-line of a new generation of 2-way studio monitors that employ an advanced coaxial design and acoustic-adjustment controls made possible by a 32-bit, 96 kHz, dual-core processor and high-end Temporal Equalization technology. Sceptre S8’s panoramic soundstage, fine detail, and stunning dynamics will astonish you.

Features

CoActual technology

• Combines DSP time-correction and point-source design for symmetrical soundstage and micro-definition imaging
• Unique coaxial transducer integrates 8-inch midrange driver and 1-inch (25 mm), horn-loaded HF transducer with Coaxial Speaker Coherence Alignment
• Powerful DSP provides critical Temporal Equalization™ with multiple FIR filters

Acoustic-tuning controls

• HF Driver Adjust (0 dB, +1 dB, -1.5 dB, -4 dB)
• Acoustic Space settings (0 dB, -1.5 dB, -3 dB, -6 dB)
• High-pass filter (Off, 60 Hz, 80 Hz, and 100 Hz, -24 dB/octave slope)
• Sensitivity (+4 dBu to -10 dBV)

Power and safety

• 180W RMS, Class D biamplification with internal heat sink
• 102 dB maximum continuous SPL
• RF shielding, current-output limiting, and over-temperature protection
• Amplifier “soft start” feature eliminates popping on power-up
• Internal power supply with IEC connector
• Power switch with on/off LED

Inputs and outputs

• Balanced XLR and ¼-inch TRS line-level inputs with A-taper level control

Technical Specifications

Inputs

• 1- Balanced XLR
• 1- Balanced ¼” TRS

Performance

• Frequency Response (-3 dB): 46 Hz - 20 kHz
• Frequency Response (-10 dB): 38 Hz - 23 kHz
• Crossover Frequency: 2.4 kHz
• LF Amplifier Power (@ 4Ω): 90W
• HF Amplifier Power (@ 4Ω): 90W
• Peak SPL (@ 1 meter): 116 dB
• LF Driver 8”: glass-reinforced paper
• HF Driver 1”: diaphragm compression driver
• Input Impedance: 10 kΩ

User Controls

• Volume Range: A-type taper
• HF Control: Flat, +1, -1.5, -4 dB
• Low Cut: Flat, 60, 80 Hz, 100 Hz
• Acoustic Space: Flat, -1.5, -3, -6 dB

Protection

• RF interference
• Over-current
• Over-voltage
• Over-temperature
• Turn-on/off transient
• Subsonic filter
• External mains fuse

Power

• 100-120V ~50/60 Hz or 220-240V ~50/60 Hz

Cabinet

• Vinyl-laminated, medium-density fiberboard

Physical

• Width: 11.4” (290 mm)
• Depth: 13.3” (338 mm)
• Height: 15.75” (400 mm)
• Weight: 24.25 lbs (11 kg)