PMC PMC 8-2 XBD
Upgrading the PMC8-2 to an XBD monitor system offers huge benefits to all discerning professionals.
PMC’s twin cabinet format combines the PMC8-2 mid-field full-range monitor with the PMC8-2 SUB subwoofer, forming a perfectly integrated loudspeaker with the sub. Like the smaller active XBD systems, the PMC8-2 XBD configuration gains an impressive 6dB greater bass headroom than the main speaker alone.
The XBD configuration delivers a supreme monitoring experience with a sense of boundless headroom and immediate visceral attack. But these qualities aren´t about sheer volume; there´s no need to monitor at high level as the full dynamic range and depth of bass remains consistent at all listening levels and for everything from dance to full scale orchestral material. The XBD format delivers superlative and effortless full-range monitoring quality in modest to larger control rooms.
In an XBD configuration the audio input signal connects to the PMC8-2 monitor and is passed to the sub via the digital ‘through’ output. Once in the XBD mode the highly sophisticated DSP engines in each cabinet ensure perfect acoustic dovetailing of the two units creating an awesome performer with the option of further enhancements made with the intuitive SoundAlign™ web interface.
- 3-way active, twin cabinet, mid-field reference monitor with ATL™ bass loading
- Frequency response: 25Hz - 25kHz (- 3dB @1m full space, on-axis)
- State-of-the-art Class-D amplifiers: HF 400W, MF 400W, LF 2 x 400W, SUB(XBD) 2 x 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
- Optional dedicated 19” floor stands
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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
- Ouput
- 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
- Dimensions
- H 534mm (21”) W 551mm (21.7”) D 440mm (17.3”)
- Weight
- 39kg (86lbs) each
- Type
- Active subwoofer with twin 8-inch bass drivers and ATL™ bass loading
- Drive Unit Complement
- LF PMC 200mm (8”) studio 8 driver
- Effective ATL™ Length
- 3m (9.8ft)
- Frequency Response
- 25Hz - 500Hz (- 3dB) (@1m full space, on-axis)
- Sensitivity
- +4dBu input signal = 98dB SPL @ 1m
- Max continuous SPL
- 115dB @1m (Quarter space value calculated as +3dB from half space measurement. Unweighted input, 20-20kHz Pink Noise (IEC) with 12dB CF for 2 hours AES2-1984 duration)
- Max Peak SPL
- 121dB @1m (Quarter space value calculated as +3dB from half space measurement. Unweighted input, 20-20kHz Pink Noise (IEC) with 12dB CF for 2 hours AES2-1984 duration)
- 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
- Ouput
- XLR digital AES3 (fixed 24-bit @ 96kHz)
- Network
- RJ45 for use with PMC SoundAlign web interface
- Features
- Level Trim (+/-10dB) High-pass/Low-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
- 300Wrms
- Mains
- 100 - 240VAC auto-switching, 50-60Hz (IEC C14)
- Power consumption (idle)
- 25W
- Power consumption (max)
- 800W
- Dimensions
- H 534mm (21”) W 551mm (21.7”) D 440mm (17.3”)
- Weight
- 37.5kg (82.7lbs) each
Manufacturer's Description — PMC
Upgrading the PMC8-2 to an XBD monitor system offers huge benefits to all discerning professionals.
PMC’s twin cabinet format combines the PMC8-2 mid-field full-range monitor with the PMC8-2 SUB subwoofer, forming a perfectly integrated loudspeaker with the sub. Like the smaller active XBD systems, the PMC8-2 XBD configuration gains an impressive 6dB greater bass headroom than the main speaker alone.
The XBD configuration delivers a supreme monitoring experience with a sense of boundless headroom and immediate visceral attack. But these qualities aren´t about sheer volume; there´s no need to monitor at high level as the full dynamic range and depth of bass remains consistent at all listening levels and for everything from dance to full scale orchestral material. The XBD format delivers superlative and effortless full-range monitoring quality in modest to larger control rooms.
In an XBD configuration the audio input signal connects to the PMC8-2 monitor and is passed to the sub via the digital ‘through’ output. Once in the XBD mode the highly sophisticated DSP engines in each cabinet ensure perfect acoustic dovetailing of the two units creating an awesome performer with the option of further enhancements made with the intuitive SoundAlign™ web interface.
- 3-way active, twin cabinet, mid-field reference monitor with ATL™ bass loading
- Frequency response: 25Hz - 25kHz (- 3dB @1m full space, on-axis)
- State-of-the-art Class-D amplifiers: HF 400W, MF 400W, LF 2 x 400W, SUB(XBD) 2 x 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
- Optional dedicated 19” floor stands
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