At the heart of the PCI 8 DC’s incredible performance you will find an all-new development of our legendary and exclusive Dual concentric driver technology. Designed and engineered it the UK, this listener focussed new driver handles up to 320 Watts and is extremely easy to drive. The compact, stylish and state of the art design comprises a single 200 mm (8.00″) LF/MF driver with a blue Kevlar cone and high-excursion rubber surround and centrally located HF drive. This new Dual Concentric driver offers enhanced dispersion – creating and even more balanced spread of sound around the listening area.
Features
- Premium, high-definition loudspeaker for ceiling installation applications
- 8″ Dual Concentric driver featuring TANNOY point-source constant directivity
- Tulip Waveguide for a smooth, uniform frequency response over a wide area of coverage unachievable with discrete, two-way designs
- Blue Kevlar* cone with high-excursion, rubber surround for high power handling
- 3-way variable high-frequency level switch for customised performance preferences
- 80 Watts continuous, 320 Watts peak power
- Extremely thin bezel for discreet installation
- Includes round & square baffles for versatile applications
- Rigid diecast chassis for improved bass performance and durable application
- Integrated single unit construction for easy installation
- Semi matt white finish fits unobtrusively in any environment
- Powder coated UV resistant perforated steel mesh grille with dust protection
- Removable grilles for custom painting
- Self-aligning clamp mounting system
- Removable TANNOY grille badge
- Tannoy – Over 90 years of British sound heritage and innovation
Specifications
Performance
Frequency response (±3 dB) | 50 Hz – 20 kHz |
Frequency response (-10 dB) | 30 Hz – 20 kHz |
Sensitivity (1 W @ 1m) | 87 dB |
Directivity factor (Q) | 6.6 averaged 1 kHz to 10 kHz |
Directivity index (DI) | 8.2 averaged 1 kHz to 10 kHz |
Power handling (IEC)
Average | 80 W |
Programme | 160 W |
Peak | 320 W |
Recommended amplifier power | 240 W @ 8 Ω |
Nominal Impedance (Lo Z) | 8 Ω |
Rated maximum SPL (1 m, Lo Z) | 109 dB |
Average | 106 dB |
Peak | 112 dB |
Crossover point | 1.6 kHz |
Coverage angles
500 Hz | 180° horizontal, 145° vertical |
1 kHz | 117° horizontal, 135° vertical |
2 kHz | 85° horizontal, 99° vertical |
4 kHz | 124° horizontal, 141° vertical |
Transducers
Low frequency diameter/ material/type | 210 mm (8″) |
High frequency diameter/ material/type | 25.4 mm (1″) |
Physical
Back can | Option 1 (BACK CAN S): Steel, with powder coating Option 2 (BACK CAN C2): High density expandable polystyrene (EPS) |
Baffle | Refl ex loaded UL94 V-0 rated ABS |
Grille | Steel, with weather resistant coating |
Clamping design | Security toggle clamp |
Connectors | Phoenix Contact terminal block |
Dimensions (HxWxD) | 290 x 290 x 143 mm (11.4 x 11.4 x 5.6″) |
Bezel dimensions | Circular: φ289 mm (11.4″) Square: 290 x 290 mm (11.4 x 11.4″) |
Hole cutout dimensions | φ250 mm (9.8″) |
Net weight | 3.9 kg (8.6 lbs) |
Packed quantity | 1 |
Included accessories | Square grille, square baffl e, circular grille, circular baffl e, circular paint mask, square paint mask, cutout template, screw |
Optional accessories | Option 1: BACK CAN S Option 2: BACK CAN C2 Option 3: PMK 8 |
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