J8 Architectural specifications

The loudspeaker system shall be 3-way actively driven between the low frequency and
the mid/high sections. A passive crossover shall be used between the mid/high
frequency sections.
The loudspeaker shall only be operated by a dedicated, compatible controller
amplifier.
The loudspeaker shall produce a cylindrical wave segment suitable for use as an
element in a line array and maintain an extremely accurate horizontal dispersion
pattern down to very low frequencies (80° > 250 Hz).
The loudspeaker shall have a design that exhibits extremely low power compression
and for this reason shall utilize the rear rigging elements as a heat sink for the
midrange driver.
The loudspeaker shall consist of two 12" LF neodymium drivers in a vented
enclosure, one hornloaded 10" midrange driver and two coaxially mounted 1.4" exit
compression drivers with 3” voicecoils coupled to a waveshaping device.
The enclosure shall be constructed from marine plywood with an impact resistant and
weather protecting PCP (Polyurea Cabinet Protection) finish. The cabinet front
shall be protected by a perforated steel grill backed with acoustic foam.
The cabinet shall incorporate a three point rigging system for the assembly of
vertical line source arrays of up to 24 cabinets in conjunction with a dedicated
flying frame.
The power handling of the LF section shall be 500/2000 W (RMS/peak 10 ms) while the
power handling of the MF/HF section shall be 200/800 W (RMS/peak 10 ms).
The frequency response (–5 dB) measured on axis shall extend from 48 Hz - 17 kHz
with maximum sound pressure level (SPLmax) (peak/1 m) of at least 145 dB. The
horizontal dispersion shall be 80° > 250 Hz, while the vertical splay angle shall
be ajustable in a range of 0° - 7° in 1° increments.
The connection panel on the back shall be recessed and fitted with speakon NLT4 F/M
sockets (EP5 connectors as an option).
The dimensions (W x H x D) shall not exceed 1100 x 360 x 570 mm (1100" x 14.16" x
22.44") and shall weigh no more than 60 kg (132 lb).

The loudspeaker shall be the J8 by: d&b audiotechnik GmbH & Co. KG.