Clear and Present
The W-8A is a two-way, high efficiency, passive loudspeaker. It is designed as a compact high performance system for the reproduction of speech and music program material.
The W-8A has a 1-inch exit compression driver coupled to a 75 x 75-degree wooden waveguide horn for reproducing high frequencies and an 8-inch cone transducer in a tuned enclosure for the low frequencies. A high-quality passive network operates very efficiently, also providing EQ points for a flat frequency response.
Built to Last
The W-8A's sturdy multi-ply plywood enclosure and multi-layered catalyzed Polyurea finish is designed to withstand the most demanding applications. A perforated, powder-coated steel grille with a high transmission ratio offers excellent protective properties.
The W-8A can be purchased in two versions. The install (W-8Ai) configuration has a passive internal crossover, while the W-8Ai-P is self-powered. Both models have a standard 12-point flyware system. Both are available in white, black, or unfinished exterior.
Key features:
- Ultra Compact
- Acoustic Waveguide
- Integrated Rigging System
- Flat Phase & Power Response
- Durable Catalyzed Multi-layered Finish
- High Quality Optimized Passive Crossover
Technical Specifications
System Performance |
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| Frequency Response (-3 dB) * | 68 Hz – 17 kHz |
| Frequency Range (-10 dB) | 48 Hz – 19 kHz |
| Recommended High-Pass | 40 Hz – with minimum 24 dB / octave (4th order) Butterworth slope |
| Nominal directivity (-6 dB) | Horizontal: 75° |
| Nominal directivity (-6 dB) | Vertical: 75° |
| Recommended Crossover Frequency | 1.6 kHz (acoustic, active, external DSP) |
| RMS handling capacity ** | LF: 150W HF: 60W |
| Maximum SPL @ 1 Meter *** | 121 dB ([WorxAudio] preset) |
Transducers |
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|---|---|
| Components | LF: 8” (203.2 mm) x 1 HF: 1” Exit (25.4 mm) x 1 |
| Nominal Impedance | LF = 8 ohms, HF = 8 ohms, Self Powered Passive: 8 ohms |
Physical |
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| Enclosure | Baltic birch plywood, engineered plastics, and aluminum frame |
| Finish | Two-part spray catalyzed Polyurea coating on plywood |
| Grille | 16-gauge (0.06 mm) perforated steel, powder-coated finish, black |
| Environmental | Indoor use only |
| Connectors | Passive Version: Two (2) parallel-wired NL4 Neutrik® Speakon® connectors |
| Power Amp Connectors | Self Powered Version: Neutrik® PowerCon (AC) XLR M/F (In/Out) or Dante |
| Suspension/Mounting | Internal bracket w/ threaded 0.375” flying points (x12) |
| Dimensions | 18.25” H x 11.25” W x 12” D (463.55 mm x 317.5 mm x 285.75 mm) |
| Net Weight | 34 lb. (15.42 kg) |
| Shipping Weight | 39 lb. (17.69 kg) - approximate with carton |
| Product Versions | W-8Ai: Passive; W-8Ai-P: Powered |
| Digital Power Amp | 1000W driving passive 8 ohm Digital program processing XLR I/O Dante-enabled AC powerCON I/O |
Footnotes |
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| * | Frequency response and range measured on-axis with anechoic environment. |
| ** | Power handling tested using pink noise filtered to meet IEC 268-5, 6 dB crest factor, 100 hours, with recommended EQ. |
| *** | Peak level measured at 1m under free field conditions using 10 dB crest factor pink noise with specified ([WorxAudio] preset) and corresponding EQ settings. |
