PMC PMC8-2 Active 3-Way Monitor (Pair)

Active 3 way monitor with 2 x 8 inch bass units and 55mm Soft dome mid-range (Pair)

This three-way active studio monitor is designed to provide critical reference monitoring for the most demanding applications

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PMC8-2
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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”)
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Specification
  • 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