Meyer Sound

Meyer Sound

Ashby-8C

Product code
ASHBY-8C
Category
Audio
Family
ashby-8c
Weight
6.26 kg

Specifications

ACOUSTICAL

Operating Frequency Range
60 Hz – 18 kHz
Frequency Response
67 Hz – 16 kHz ± 4 dB
Phase Response
190 Hz – 16 kHz ±45°
Linear Peak SPL
114 dB with 19 dB crest factor (M-noise), 106.5 dB (Pink Noise), 109.5 dB (B-noise)

TRANSDUCERS

Low Frequency
One 8-inch cone driver
High Frequency
One 0.75-inch dome tweeter mounted concentrically in wave guide

AUDIO INPUT

Type
Differential, electronically balanced
Connectors
Two Phoenix 5-pin male (one input and a hardwired loop output)
Input Impedance
10 kΩ differential between Audio (+) and Audio (-)
Wiring
Pin 1: DC Power (-) Pin 2: DC Power (+) Pin 3: Audio Shield, Chassis/earth Pin 4: Audio (-) Pin 5: Audio (+)
Nominal Input Sensitivity
-2.5 dBV (0.25 V rms) continuous average is typically the onset of limiting for noise and music where pink noise has 12 dB peak-to-RMS ratio
Input Level
Audio source must be capable of producing of +16 dBV (6.3 V rms) into 600 Ω to produce the maximum peak SPL over the operating bandwidth of the loudspeaker.

AMPLIFIER

Type
High-efficiency, Class-D
Total Output Power
440 W peak
THD, IM, TIM
<0.02%
Cooling
Natural convection through metal enclosure

DC POWER

Connectors
Two Phoenix 5-pin male provides power and audio connection (see Wiring above)
Safety Agency Rated Operating Range
48 V DC (Meyer Sound MPS-488HP or MPS-482HP Power Supply required) (NEC Class 2 Wiring Approved)

CURRENT DRAW

Idle Current
0.16 A average
Maximum Long-Term Continuous Current (>3 sec)
0.78 A average
Maximum Instantaneous Peak Current
3.10 A peak

PHYSICAL

Outside Dimensions
12.64 in (321.0 mm) diameter; 8.87 in (225.3 mm) depth: front of ceiling surface to built-in safety attachment ring
Cutout Diameter Range
11.42 – 11.83 in (290.0 – 300.4 mm)
Weight
13.8 lb (6.26 kg)
Enclosure
Zinc-plated steel-back can and UL 94 V-0 rated baffle
Grille
Perforated steel 12.97 in (329.2 mm) in diameter
Mounting Options
C-Ring with bridge kit, new construction bracket, and pendant mount

COMPLIANCE

Safety Agency Certification
Standard for audio, video and similar electronic apparatus: UL 60065, CSA C22.2 NO. 60065-03 (AMD 2), IEC 60065, IEC 62368-1 Fire Rated to UL Standard 2043, Product and Accessories Installed in Air-Handling Spaces
EMC Certification
CE and FCC Part 15 Emission Class B emission limits applied.

MAXIMUM CABLE LENGTH

Number of Speakers
Maximum Cable Length (feet) — Imperial
1
1200
2* *This also applies to one 8C and one 5C looped.
600

Specification from Meyer Sound