ADAM Audio A8HA 3-Way Left Near-Midfield Active Studio Monitor - 8"

ADAM Audio A8HA 3-Way Left Near-Midfield Active Studio Monitor - 8"The A8H incorporates an 8 inch resonant Multi Layer Mineral (MLM) fiber woofer, innovative midrange driver, and handmade precision X ART tweeter, which together produce an ultra wide frequency response. Like the other members of the A Series family, the A8H gives you tremendous flexibility for fine tuning the sound through rotatable HPS waveguide technology and onboard DSP. At home across a full range of audio applications in mid to full sized spaces,

The A8H incorporates an 8-inch resonant Multi-Layer Mineral (MLM) fiber woofer, innovative midrange driver, and handmade precision X-ART tweeter, which together produce an ultra-wide frequency response.

Like the other members of the A Series family, the A8H gives you tremendous flexibility for fine-tuning the sound through rotatable HPS waveguide technology and onboard DSP. At home across a full range of audio applications in mid- to full-sized spaces, the A8H is the right choice when you’re looking for the most detailed representation of your audio.

The A8H is available in a left and right version.

Specifications

• Display: Front panel multi-colour LED
• Cabinet Design: Single front ported
• Cabinet Material: Vinyl wrapped MDF and painted MDF front panel
• Mounting options: Threaded inserts on the bottom of the cabinet (4 x M8)
• Power consumption (max, idle, sleep): 220 W, 15 W, 3.5 W
• AC Input Voltage: 100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz
• Power Rating: 500 W max.
• Operating Conditions: -10° C to +40° C (+14° F to +104° F); <75 % RH, non-condensing
• Weight: 13.6 kg (30 lb)
• Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth): 274 mm x 382 mm x 329 mm (10 3/4″ x 15″ x 13″)
• Warranty: 5 years (2 years warranty plus 3 years optional with product registration)
• Delivery Contents: A8H loudspeaker, power cable, Quick Start Guide

Audio Input Connectors 

• Analog: XLR, RCA
• Input Impedance: 9 kOhm / 3.3 kOhm
• Max. Input Level: +19 dBu

Amplification

• WOOFER Amplifier Type: PWM
• Peak (10% THD, limiter deactivated): 250 W
• RMS (1% THD, limiter deactivated): 200 W
• MIDRANGE Amplifier Type: Class A/B
• Peak (10% THD, limiter deactivated): 70 W
• RMS (1% THD, limiter deactivated): 55 W
• TWEETER Amplifier Type: Class A/B
• Peak (10% THD, limiter deactivated): 20 W
• RMS (1% THD, limiter deactivated): 15 W

Control Options 

• Networking Connector: RJ45
• Connection Type: Ethernet
• Communication Protocol: OCA using standard IP data
• Control Software: A Control (Windows and MacOS available)
• Room Adaption Options: Backplate, Extended, Sonarworks SoundID Reference integration
• Advanced Room Adaptation: 6 x PEQ, Level, Delay
• Third-party Calibration Compatibility: Import from Sonarworks SoundID Reference

Acoustic 

• Frequency Response @ -3 dB: 34 Hz – 41 kHz
• Frequency Response @ -6 dB: 31 Hz – 45 kHz
• Crossover Frequencies: 400 Hz, 3.0 kHz
• Max. peak SPL per speaker at 1 m (sine bursts): 105 dB SPL
• Max. peak SPL per speaker at 1 m (IEC-weighted noise): 116 dB SPL
• Max SPL in full space at 1 m with sine bursts (average 100 Hz to 6 kHz) @ 3% THD (RMS): 104 dB SPL
• Max SPL in full space at 1 m with sine bursts (average 100 Hz to 6 kHz) @ 3% THD (Peak): 107 dB SPL
• Max SPL in full space at 1 m with sine bursts (average 50 Hz to 100 Hz) @ 3% THD (RMS): 101 dB SPL
• Max SPL in full space at 1 m with sine bursts (average 50 Hz to 100 Hz) @ 3% THD (Peak): 104 dB SPL
• Dolby DARDT max SPL in full space: 117 dB SPL
• Dolby DARDT max SPL in full space (bass managed): 121 dB SPL

Drivers

WOOFER

• Basket Diameter: 8″
• Voice Coil Diameter: 1.5″ (38 mm)
• Cone Material: MLM

MIDRANGE

• Type: Dome Cone Hybrid (DCH)
• Basket Diameter: 3.5″
• Voice Coil Diameter: 1.3″ (33 mm)
• Cone Material: MLM

TWEETER

• Type: X-ART
• Diaphragm Area: 4 inch² (2420 mm²)
• Equivalent Diaphragm Diameter: 2″ (56 mm)
• Velocity Transform Ratio: 4 to 1
• Diaphragm Weight: 0.17 g
• Waveguide: HPS (rotatable)
• Waveguide Dispersion: 120° horizontal, 70° vertical