This three-way active studio monitor is 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 PMC8-2 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.
 

• 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”)

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

Available Finishes: Studio black

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