Over
the years, Studiophile reference monitors have earned a great
reputation with recording professionals around the world. The BX8a
updates the critically acclaimed BX8 near-fields. Topping the
improvements list are the 8” curved Kevlar low-frequency
drivers -a technology usually reserved for monitors bearing a
higher price tag. Of course, they're coupled with time-proven
high-temperature voice coils and damped rubber surrounds for durability
and fidelity. Magnetically shielded 1” natural silk domes give the BX8s
a high-end that's both clear and easy on the ears.
Custom-tuned crossovers distribute 130 Watts of bi-amplified power for
optimal frequency handling by each driver. Hear for yourself why
Studiophiles have become "standard issue” reference monitors.
To
insure a lifetime of service, M-Audio constructed the BX8a's 8”
low-frequency driver from woven Kevlar - the same material
bulletproof vests are made from. (Kevlar is typically reserved for more
expensive monitors.) M-Audio engineers also created a curved conical
design that improves room dispersion. High-damping rubber surrounds
insure that the cone reaches exactly its optimal excursion for accurate
reproduction. And high-temperature voice coils guarantee that your
monitors will deliver full performance no matter how many hours you use
them.
The
high-frequency domes are made from natural silk to counter the ringing
that is inherent in the stiffer metallic materials common to other
monitors. M-Audio's FerroFlow™ technology uses ferrofluid liquid
cooling to dissipate heat for maximum efficiency and extended usage.
Active
(powered) monitors allow designers to optimize amplification for other
components such as speakers and cabinets. And by using two separate
power amps and a finely tuned crossover, the BX8a's bi-amped design
insures that both the high- and low-frequency drivers are each sent
only the frequencies they reproduce most efficiently.
The
BX8a's cabinet is integrally designed with its other components for
optimal performance - right down to rounded corners for reduced
edge diffraction and superior imaging. Custom rear-port design
eliminates the turbulence and resulting distortion caused when front
ports project low frequency waves in the same path as the speakers'
direct signal.
Features:
- two-way studio reference monitors
- stylish design
- 130 Watts of bi-amplified power
- 8” low-frequency drivers with:
- curved Kevlar cones
- high-temperature voice coils
- damped rubber surround
- 1” natural silk high-frequency drivers
- magnetically shielded
- XLR balanced and 1/4” balanced/unbalanced inputs
- volume control
- power indicator
BX8a Specs:
- frequency response: 40Hz-24kHz
- crossover frequency: 2.2kHz
- crossover filter network: 4th-order Linkwitz-Riley
- amplifier type: class AB monolithic
- low-frequency amplifier power: 70 Watts RMS into 4 ohms (woofer) at 0.5% (-46 dB) THD
- high-frequency amplifier power: 60 Watts RMS into 6 ohms (tweeter) at 0.5% (-46 dB) THD
- maximum signal-to-noise (dynamic range): > 100dB (typical A-weighted)
- polarity: positive signal at + input produce outward LF cone displacement
- input impedance: 20k ohms balanced,10k ohms unbalanced
- input sensitivity: 85 mV pink noise input produces 90dBA output SPL at one meter with volume control at maximum
- power: factory programmed for either 115V ~50/60Hz or 230V ~50/60Hz
- protection:
RF interference, output current limiting, over temperature,
turn-on/off, transient, subsonic filter, external mains fuse
- cabinet: vinyl-laminated MDF (enclosure natural Helmholtz resonance frequency: 30 Hz)
- size: 12” x 10” x 15” 30.48cm x 25.4cm x 38.1cm
- weight: 26.4 lbs./unit 11.97 kg.
