EAW MK8196 User Manual

SPECIFICATIONS MK8196

FEATURES

DESCRIPTION

PERFORMANCE

PERFORMANCE continued

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• System includes an 8-in woo fer and a 1-in e xit/1.5-in voi ce
coil compression driver on a 90° x 60° CD horn

• Internal passive crossover/filter network allows powering
by a single amp channel while smoothing power response

• Beamwidth optimized crossover points eliminate off-axis
voids through crossover

• User-rotatable horn lets you “rotate the enclosure around
the horn” to mount them vertically or horizontally

The MK8196 two-way loudspeaker system sets the new stan­dard in installation performance by solving the chronic prob­lems of compact two-way loudspeakers. Yet it’s size is actual­ly smaller than many o f the compact two-ways it outperf orm s.
The HF horn loading the 1-in exit/38mm voice coil compres­sion driver is larger than most traditional compact two-way
horns. This extends pattern control lower into the midrange
than would otherwise be possible and allows the horn’s pat­tern to overlap the woofer’s pattern in the critcal crossover
area.
Advanced beamwi dth m atching crossover poin t selection tr an­sitions between the subsystems exactly where the HF horn’s
90° (h) x 60° (v) coverage pattern matches the woofer’s pat­tern.

This eliminates the beamwidth mismatch that creates off­axis voids in the crossover area of traditional two-way systems.
The internal passive crossover/filter network uses complex,
asymmetrical slopes to integrate the subsystems and goes
beyond merely dividing the signal to perform critical equal­ization functions.

The MK8196 provides a high performance solution to applica­tions requiring the use of an ultra-compact two-way loud­speaker system. Ideally suited to distributed approaches,
these small, powerful sytems m ount easily in a variety o f loca­tions and provide consistent coverage over the entire fre­quency range.
MK Series HF horns feature a square flange allowing the user
to rotate them 90°. This way, the systems can be mounted
horizontally while maintaining the desired coverage pattern.
And the comprehensive system of 3/8”-16 threaded mount­ing/suspension points permit the enclosures in any orientation.

APPLICATION

Frequency Response (1 Watt @ 1m)

±3 dB 89 Hz - 18 kHz

-10 dB 60 Hz

Axial Sensitivity (dB SPL, 1 Watt @ 1m)

Full Range 95

Impedance (Ohms)

Full Range 8

Power Handling, AES Standard (Watts)

Full Range 300

Calculated Maximum Output (dB SPL)

Full Range Peak 125.8

Full Range Long Term 119.8

PHYSICAL

Configuration 2-way, full range

Powering Passive (LF/HF crossover)

LF Subsystem 1x 8-in, vented

HF Subsystem 1x 1-in exit/1.5-in voice coil

compression driver on CD horn

Coverage Angles (h° x v°) 90 x 60

Cabinet Type (shape) Trapezoidal

Enclosure Materials Baltic birch plywood

Finish Black polyurethane

Connectors 2-terminal barrier strip

Suspension Hardware (13) 3/8"-16 threaded mount

ing/suspension points (3 each
top and bottom; 3 each side; 1
rear); mounting points for
Omnimount 100 Series on Rear

Grille Powder Coated Perforated Steel

Options FC300B Forged Shoulder Eyebolt

Dimensions inches millimeters

Height 19.75 502

Width (Front) 11.75 298

Width (Rear) 6.00 152

Depth (Max) 11.03 280

Trapezoid Angle 22.5 degrees per side

Weights pounds kilograms

Net Weight 31 14.1

Shipping Weight 34 15.5

SPECIFICATIONS MK8196

DIMENSIONAL DRAWING

A & E SPECIFICATIONS

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The two-way full range loudspeaker systems shall incorporate
an 8-in LF transducers and a 1-in exit/1.5-in voice coil com­pression driver HF transducer.

The LF drivers shall be moun ted in an optim ally vented enclo­sure tuned for maximum low frequency response. The HF driv­er shall be loaded on a constant directivity horn with a nom­inal coverage pattern of 90° (h) x 60° (v). The HF horn shall
feature a square flange allowing it to be rotated 90°. An
internal passive filter network shall provide fourth order
acoustical crossover and system equ alizati on between the low
and high frequency sections.

System frequency response shall vary no more than ±3 dB
from 89 Hz to 18 kHz measured on axis . Th e system shall pro­duce a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) of 95 dB SPL on axis at 1
meter with a power input of 1 Watt, and shall be capable of
producing a peak output of 125.8 dB SPL on axis at 1 meter.
The system shall handle 300 Watts of amplifier power (AES
Standard) and shall have a nominal impedance of 8 Ohms.

The loudspeaker enclosure shall be trapezoidal in shape. It
shall be constructed of 1/2-in thi ckness voi d-fr ee cross-gr ain­laminated Baltic birch plywood and shall employ extensive
internal bracing. It shall be finished in black catalyzed
polyurethane. Input connectors shall be two-terminal barrier
strip. A total of 13x 3/8"-16 threaded mounting/suspension
points (3 each top and bottom, 3 per side and 1 back) shall
be provided. Four additional mounting points shall be provid­ed on the rear configured to accept an Omnimount brand
Series 100 bracket. The front of the loudspeaker shall be cov­ered with a powder coated perforated steel grille.

The 2-way full range loudspeaker shall be the EAW model
MK8196.