TWO-WAY 8-INCH HIGH OUTPUT
DP8
PENDANT MOUNT LOUDSPEAKER
APPLICATIONS
Bars and restaurants
Hotels, ballrooms and casinos
Shopping malls and retail environments
Health and fitness clubs
Houses of worship
Corporate meeting rooms
Airports, convention centers and exhibit halls
FEATURES
Stylish, contoured contemporary pendant design
Same components and voicing as the Distributed Design
ceiling and surface mount loudspeaker family
Consistent, wide dispersion up to 16 kHz
True coaxial loudspeakers with HF compression drivers
Tru-Phase™ high-frequency waveguide
Patented Carbon Ring Cone Technology™
High efficiency, high output, high intelligibility, low distortion
Paintable enclosure constructed of high-impact ABS plastic to
reduce resonances
Easy-access power tap switch for selectable 8 ohm or
70V/100V operation
Integrated rear cover hiding all wires and hanging hardware
Weather-resistant construction with treated drivers and two-
layer powder coated grilles
ETL listed to comply with UL1480
Available in standard black or white finishes
Five-year warranty
The Distributed Design DP8 is a high performance 8-inch pendant loudspeaker designed for open architecture spaces
or any location where a stylish pendant form factor is desired. Featuring high power handling, high sensitivity and
realistic sound reproduction, the DP8 can be used in a wide variety of speech and music applications. It is equipped with
a built-in autoformer, allowing the full loudspeaker output to be realized with 70V or 100V distribution lines.
Uniform voicing means that the DP8 can be combined with other ceiling and surface mount models in the Distributed
Design Series without compromising consistency from zone to zone. The genuine coaxial design uses separate magnets
for the LF and HF drivers for reduced distortion and industry-leading sensitivity, thereby permitting 3 dB to 6 dB greater
output level while requiring half the amplification power of competing products. The proprietary Tru-Phase™ waveguide
and perfectly centered driver produce a consistently wide conical polar response up to 16 kHz. Community’s patented
Carbon Ring Cone Technology™ increases the effective cone area to further reduce distortion while reinforcing the
cone for improved durability.
An easy-access selector switch is conveniently located on the face of the loudspeaker for selectable 8 ohm or 70V/100V
operation, while an integrated rear cover hides all wiring and hanging hardware for an aesthetically pleasing installation.
Two 15-foot (4.5m) long 2mm (0.77″) high tensile galvanized steel wire rope suspension cables with integrated spring
clips for attaching the cable to the enclosure are included, along with Gripple
Optional accessories include 30ft (9.1m) and 50ft (15.2m) hang kits, a replacement Gripple
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brand adjustable height cable fasteners.
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speed clamp and trimmable
14ft (4.3m) decorative split loom tubing.
The powerful and versatile Distributed Design DP8 provides high quality paging and musical performance suitable for
retail environments, restaurants, resorts, and numerous other applications where the importance of sonic quality cannot
be ignored.
ExcepƟonally Even Coverage | Stunning Sound Quality | Rapid InstallaƟon
Distributed Design Series
DP8
SPECIFICATIONS
Loudspeaker Type: Two-way, full-range, coaxial pendant mount loudspeaker, 8 ohm or 70V/100V operation
Operating Range: 60 Hz - 22 kHz
Frequency Response: 80 Hz - 20 kHz (± 5dB)
Max Input Ratings (8 ohm): 150W continuous, 375W program
Transformer Taps - 70V:
Distortion - 10% Full Power:
Sensitivity (1W/1m): 95 dB SPL (120 Hz to 12.5 kHz 1/3 octave bands)
Maximum Output: 117 dB SPL / 123 dB SPL (peak 8 ohm)
Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
Minimum Impedance: 5.6 ohms @ 200 Hz
Nominal Coverage: 100º conical (1 kHz to 6 kHz)
Crossover Frequency: 1.3 kHz
Recommended High Pass Filter: 60 Hz / 24dB octive
Driver Protection: Self-resetting solid state circuit breaker
Input Connection: Two 2-position Phoenix connectors
Mounting/Rigging Provisions: Two PHK-15 pendant hang kits (one for main suspension and one as a safety cable), each including 15ft
Safety Features: Included safety cable. Each cable has an SWL of 99 lbs (45 kg).
Safety Agency Ratings: ETL listed to comply with UL1480 and CSA60065.
Required Accessories: Electronic high pass filter
Supplied Accessories: Two PHK-15 pendant hang kits
Optional Accessories: PHK-30 30ft (9.1m) pendant hang kit
Dimensions - Height:
Distributed Design Series
TWO-WAY 8-INCH HIGH OUTPUT
PENDANT MOUNT LOUDSPEAKER
34.6 volts RMS, 69.3 volts momentary peak
120W, 60W, 30W, 15W and low impedance
100V:
500 Hz
2 kHz
8 kHz
Axial Q / DI: 6.4 / 8, 500 Hz to 6 kHz
Drivers: LF 1 x 8-inch
Controls: Front-face wattage / low impedance selector switch
Enclosure: UL 94V-0 rated ABS plastic, matte finish, paintable
Finish: Black or white
Grille: Powder coated steel with safety line, black or white finish, paintable
Baffle: Reflex loaded UL 94V-0 rated ABS
Diameter:
Weight: 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg) includes cables and Gripples
120W, 60W, 30W
2nd Harmonic
1.28%
0.45%
2.52%
94 dB SPL (250 Hz to 4 kHz speech range)
115º conical (500 Hz to 6 kHz)
HF 1 x 1.25-inch exit compression driver
(4.5m) long 2mm (0.77") high tensile galvanized steel wire rope suspension cables with integrated spring
clips for attaching the cable to the loudspeaker bracket and Gripple
fasteners.
Suspension system and Gripple
Class 3426-01 and Class 3426-81.
Enclosure ABS plastic rear cover
Rear cover ingress weather plug
PHK-50 50ft (15.2m) pendant hang kit
PSC replacement Gripple
PST-14 trimmable 14ft (4.3m) decorative split loom tubing
17.720 inches (450.1 mm) enclosure
13.406 inches (340.5 mm) face diameter
3rd Harmonic
1.14%
0.23%
0.02%
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brand cable fastener listed per UL1598 and UL2239, TUV and CSA
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speed clamp
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brand adjustable height cable
NOTE:
1. Watts: All wattage figures are calculated using the rated impedance.
Community strives to improve its products on a continual basis. Specifications are therefore subject to change without notice.
Distributed Design Series
DIMENSIONAL DRAWING
TWO-WAY 8-INCH HIGH OUTPUT
PENDANT MOUNT LOUDSPEAKER
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
IMPEDANCE
DP8
BEAMWIDTH
AXIAL Q
DISPERSION DEVIATION
— 0°, — 10°, — 20°, — 30°, — 40°, — 50° OFF-AXIS
10
5
0
-5
-10
dB (pascals)
-15
-20
-25
100
1,000 10,000
TWO-WAY 8-INCH HIGH OUTPUT
PENDANT MOUNT LOUDSPEAKER
DP8
ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS
The loudspeaker system shall be a two-way, full-range ceiling mount system with a 8-inch low frequency transducer with
patented Carbon Ring Cone Technology™ and a coaxially mounted 1.25-inch exit high frequency compression driver.
The drivers shall be connected to an integral crossover with a crossover frequency of 1.3 kHz, with a self-resetting solid
state circuit breaker for driver protection.
The system shall have an amplitude response of 80 Hz to 20 kHz (±5 dB) and a low impedance (8 ohm) input capability
of 28V RMS. The sensitivity at 1W/1m shall be 95 dB (120 Hz to 12.5 kHz) and 94 dB (250 Hz to 4 kHz) free space SPL.
The loudspeaker system shall have a conical coverage pattern of 115 degrees from 500 Hz to 6 kHz. The nominal
system impedance shall be 8 ohms (in low impedance setting).
The loudspeaker enclosure and loudspeaker baffle shall be paintable and constructed of UL 94V-0 rated ABS plastic. A
paintable steel grille with a durable powder-coat finish shall be included.
The system shall be equipped with a 120W high performance autoformer for use in 70V or 100V distributed audio
systems, with 120W, 60W, 30W, and 15W taps available in 70V distributed systems (120W, 60W, and 30W taps
available in 100V distributed systems). An easily accessible front-face tap selector switch located on the front baffle,
which is concealed by the removable grille, shall be available for selecting autoformer and low impedance settings.
Two 15ft (4.5m) long 2mm (0.77") high tensile galvanized steel wire rope suspension cables shall be included, one for
main suspension and one as a safety cable, along with Gripple
spring clips shall attach the cable to the loudspeaker bracket. An integrated rear cover shall be available to hide wiring
and hanging hardware.
The loudspeaker system shall have a diameter of 13.406 inches (340.5 mm) and an enclosure height of 17.720 inches
(450.1 mm). It shall weigh 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg).
The system shall be ETL listed to comply with UL1480 and CSA60065.
The loudspeaker system shall be the Community Distributed Design DP8.
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brand adjustable height cable fasteners. Integrated
communitypro.com
DP8 [7JUL2014]
Distributed Design Series
Community Professional Loudspeakers
333 East 5th Street, Chester, PA 19013-4511 USA
Phone (610) 876-3400 • Fax (610) 874-0190
info@communitypro.com
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