Summary of X8
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X8 user manual (en).
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Document reference: x8 user manual (en) version 3.0 distribution date: october 7, 2016 © 2016 l-acoustics. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the express written consent of the publisher..
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Contents safety................................................................................................................................................................ 4 instructions.................................................................................................................
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Safety safety instructions inspect the product before operation. If any sign of defect or damage is detected, immediately withdraw the product from use for maintenance. Never incorporate equipment or accessories not approved by l-acoustics. Read all the related product information documents shipped ...
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Welcome welcome thank you for purchasing the l-acoustics x8. This document contains essential information on using the system properly. As part of a continuous evolution of techniques and standards, l-acoustics reserves the right to change the specications of its products and the content of its doc...
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System components system components loudspeaker enclosures x8 2-way passive coaxial enclosure: 8'' lf + 1.5'' hf diaphragm sb15m high power compact subwoofer : 1 x 15'' powering and driving system la4x / la8 / la12x amplied controller with dsp, preset library and networking capabilities la-rak tour...
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Technical description technical description low-latency preset a low-latency preset is available for the x8 enclosure used as a monitor ([x8_mo]). It reduces latency from 3.84 ms down to 1.19 ms (la8) and 0.76 ms (la4x / la12x). If the monitor is combined with a subwoofer, a custom preset must be us...
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Loudspeaker congurations loudspeaker congurations x8 point source deployed as a standalone point source, an x8 system operates over the nominal bandwidth of the x8 enclosure. The [x8] preset allows for a reference frequency response in short throw applications. The x8 enclosure is driven by the la...
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Loudspeaker congurations x8 point source with lf deployed as a point source with sb15m subwoofers, an x8 system operates with augmented lf resources. The [x8] preset allows for a reference frequency response in short throw applications. The [sb15_100] preset provides the sb15m with an upper frequen...
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Loudspeaker congurations x8 stage monitor deployed as a stage monitor, an x8 system operates over the nominal bandwidth of the x8 enclosure. The [x8_mo] preset allows for a reference frequency response in stage monitoring applications. The x8 enclosure is driven by the la4x / la8 / la12x. Standalon...
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Loudspeaker congurations x8 stage monitor with lf deployed as a stage monitor with sb15m subwoofers, an x8 system operates with augmented lf resources. The [x8_mo] preset allows for a reference frequency response in stage monitoring applications. The [sb15_100] preset provides the sb15m with an upp...
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Loudspeaker connection loudspeaker connection connectors the x8 is equipped with two 4-point speakon connectors. Link in x8 internal pinout for l-acoustics 2-way passive enclosures speakon points 1 + 1 - 2 + 2 - transducer connectors + - not linked not linked the sb15m is equipped with two 4-point s...
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Loudspeaker connection connection to la4x maximum number of enclosures per la4x enclosure max enclosures in parallel max enclosures per controller x8 2 8 sb15m 1 4 impedance load x8 sb15m 1 enclosure: 8 Ω 2 enclosures in parallel: 4 Ω connecting 2-way passive enclosures 2-way passive enclosure on sp...
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Loudspeaker connection connecting subwoofers cardioid conguration connect the reversed subwoofer(s) to out 1 to use the cardioid preset. Subwoofer on speakon output - sp sp sp sp sp out1 out2 out3 out4 sp subwoofer on speakon output - sp + sp-y1 out1/out2 out3/out4 same as out1/out2 sp sp-y1 cc4fp ...
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Loudspeaker connection connection to la8 maximum number of enclosures per la8 enclosure max enclosures in parallel max enclosures per controller x8 3 8 sb15m 2 6 make sure the total number of connected enclosures does not exceed the maximum number of enclosures per controller. La8 can drive up to th...
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Loudspeaker connection 2-way passive enclosure on ca-com output - do + dosub-la8 ca-com do sp d o su b- la 8 sp1 (out1) sp2 (out2) sp3 (out3) sp4 (out4) connecting subwoofers cardioid conguration connect the reversed subwoofer(s) to out 1 to use the cardioid preset. Subwoofer on speakon output - sp...
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Preset description preset description [sb15_100] outputs channels routing gain delay polarity mute out 1 sb in a 0 db 0 ms + on out 2 sb in a 0 db 0 ms + on out 3 sb in a 0 db 0 ms + on out 4 sb in a 0 db 0 ms + on [sb15_100_c] loudspeaker elements outputs channels routing gain delay polarity mute s...
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Recommendation for speaker cables recommendation for speaker cables follow the recommended maximum length for loudspeaker cables to ensure minimal spl attenuation. Cable quality and resistance only use high-quality fully insulated speaker cables made of stranded copper wire. Use cables with a gauge ...
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Maintenance maintenance disassembly and reassembly procedures in order to operate, follow the order outlined here. Each assembly refers to the corresponding d/r procedure and the necessary repair kit. Grill coaxial speaker g03170 diaphragm g03174 19 x8 user manual (en) version 3.0
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Maintenance d/r - grill tools — torque screwdriver — t25 torx bit repair kit g03170 - kr coaxial speaker x8 or g03174 - kr diaphragm x8 ×4 s100033 m5x25 torx for safety reasons, always use the new screws and spare parts provided in the kr. Exploded view tighten the screws following a star pattern. X...
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Maintenance d/r - coaxial loudspeaker tools — torque screwdriver — 4 mm hex bit repair kit g03170 * kr coaxial speaker x8 ×1 ×2 ×4 03046 100604 s342 8" coaxial speaker - 8 ohms 8" speaker gasket m5x20 hex * the screws and gaskets are also available in g03174 - kr diaphragm x8 . Pre-requisite grill d...
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Maintenance d/r - diaphragm tools — torque screwdriver — 3 mm hex bit — 3 mm allen wrench repair kit g03174 kr diaphragm x8 ×1 ×4 17704 s182 x8 diaphragm assembly m4x12 hex pre-requisite grill disassembled. See grill (p.20). Coaxial speaker removed. See coaxial loudspeaker (p.21). The speaker is pla...
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Maintenance reassembly 1. Clean the driver and the air gap. Use a blower or double face adhesive tape to clean any particle. Make sure the air gap is perfectly clean before moving to the next step. 2. Carefully place the diaphragm. If there are black spacers, make sure they remain in place. 3. Posit...
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Maintenance acoustical check procedure 1. Load a flat preset on an la4x / la8 / la12x amplied controller. 2. Connect a low frequency generator to the active input of the amplied controller. 3. Connect a voltmeter to the output of the amplied controller and check the output voltage. Risk of damagi...
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Illustrations illustrations loudspeaker cables sp.7 4-point speakon loudspeaker cable (0.7 m / 2.3 ft) sp5 4-point speakon loudspeaker cable (5 m / 16.4 ft) sp10 4-point speakon loudspeaker cable (10 m / 32.8 ft) sp25 4-point speakon loudspeaker cable (25 m / 82 ft) do.7 8-point pa-com loudspeaker c...
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Specications specications x8 specications description passive 2-way coaxial enclosure, amplied by la4x / la8 / la12x usable bandwidth (-10 db) 60 hz - 20 khz ([x8]) maximum spl 1 127 db ([x8]) nominal directivity axisymmetric 100° monitoring angle 35° transducers lf: 1 × 8" hf: 1 × 1.5" compress...
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Specications x8 dimensions 250 mm / 9.8 in 42 4 m m / 1 6. 7 in 306 mm / 12 in 27 8 m m / 1 0. 9 in 264 mm / 10.4 in 27 x8 user manual (en) version 3.0
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Specications sb15m specications description high power compact subwoofer, amplied by la4x / la8 / la12x low frequency limit 40 hz ([sb15_100]) maximum spl 1 135 db ([sb15_100]) directivity standard or cardioid transducers 1 x 15" acoustical load bass-reex enclosure, l-vents nominal impedance 8 Ω...
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Specications sb15m dimensions 520 mm / 20.5 in 43 9 m m / 17 .3 in 580 mm / 22.8 in 29 x8 user manual (en) version 3.0
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