AD-S8T
The QSC AcousticDesign™ AD-S8T is a surface mounted 70/100 V, 8″ two-way loudspeaker system,
ideally suited for a wide variety of foreground and background sound reinforcement applications.
AcousticDesign™ series offers integrators a premium quality installed sound solution where performance,
coverage, and aesthetics are paramount. Combined with unprecedented ease-of-installation and high
weather resistance, the AcousticDesign™ series provides integrators a versatile and confident install
solution.
The AD-S8T features a high quality 8” weather treated paper cone woofer on a 2” voice coil. A
carefully selected 1” exit, 1.4” compression driver perfectly matches the sensitivity and performance ofthe woofer for outstanding full-range reproduction.
Description
Features
- 8-inch weather treated woofer; 1.4-inch compression driver
- 105° conical DMT™ coverage
- 60 watt low-saturation and low-loss 70/100V transformers with 8Ω bypass
- Maximum peak SPL 119 dB (8Ω bypass)
- Directivity Matched Transition® (DMT) ensures smooth, uniform frequency response over the coverage area
- X-Mount™ system enables the loudspeaker to be easily installed and deployed at a variety of angles with no slippage over time
- Optional Yoke mount and M10 Kit-C for additional installation versatility
- Advanced Intrinsic Correction™ voicings available via Q-SYS™
- Lightweight ABS enclosures offer long-term durability and lasting good looks
- Sealed input panel cover and powder coated aluminum grilles for added weather resistance
- Meets IEC60529 IP-54 for dust and splash resistance
- Available in black (RAL 9011) or white (RAL 9010)
- Complete EASE, CF2, CAD, and BIM information available online
System Details | AD-S8T |
Effective frequency range1 | 55 Hz – 20 kHz |
Rated noise power / voltage2 | 200 watts / 40 volts (rms) |
Broadband sensitivity3 | 90 dB SPL |
Coverage angle (-6 dB) | 105° conical DMT™ |
Directivity factor (Q) | 7 |
Directivity Index | 9 dB |
Maximum continuous SPL4 | 113 dB |
Maximum peak SPL4 | 119 dB |
Rated impedance | 8 ohms |
Recommended amplifier power (loudspeaker “program” power) |
400 watts |
Transformer taps | 70 V: 60, 30, 15, 7.5 W and 8Ω bypass
100V: 60, 30, 15 W and 8Ω bypass |
HF transducer | 1-inch exit / 1.4-inch voice coil compression driver |
LF transducer | 8-inch weather resistant paper cone woofer
2-inch / 51 mm voice coil |
Input connector type | Euroblock connector with parallel output terminals |
Enclosure material | Painted ABS polymer |
Grille material | Powder coated aluminum |
X-Mount material | Powder coated aluminum |
Enclosure Details | |
Ingress protection | IP-54 |
Operating environment | Designed for indoor and outdoor use |
Testing | The AD Series loudspeakers qualified for outdoor use using the following tests:
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Net weight | 24.1 lb / 11 kg |
Product dimensions (HWD) inches |
17.3 × 10 × 9.9 |
Product dimensions (HWD) mm |
440 × 254 × 251 |
Shipping weight | 32.1 lb / 14.5 kg |
Shipping dimensions (HWD) inches |
24.3 × 13.8 × 13.8 |
Shipping dimensions (HWD) mm |
729 × 351 × 351 |
Included accessories | X-Mount mounting system, Euroblock connector, input panel cover |
Optional accessories | YMS8T yoke mount, M10 Kit-C
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