Electro-Voice EVID C8.2HC 8-Inch Ceiling Speakers (Pair)

The Electro-Voice ® EVID C8.2HC is an 8" coaxial transducer featuring an innovative waveguide (patent pending) that provides directivity control to 1 kHz. It provides much better music fidelity and speech intelligibility in spaces with high ceiling heights than typical flush units are capable of. Its 75° coverage pattern provides the same coverage area when used in a 21’ ceiling as a typical flush mount mounted unit in an 8’ ceiling.

This loudspeaker system is a complete two-way ceiling loudspeaker package. The package consists of a bezel/waveguide assembly, grille, rear enclosure, 8-inch coax two-way loudspeaker with waveguide coupled titanium coated dome tweeter and internal line-matching transformer.

The C8.2HC utilizes a transformer that offers a selection of 7.5 (70-V only), 15, 30 or 60 watts delivered to the loudspeaker system using either 70-V or 100-V lines, or 8-ohm bypass. Selection is via a convenient switch on the front of the waveguide.

The perforated grille is finished in semi-gloss white powder-coated enamel. The baffle and bezel are constructed from UL 94V-0 rated ABS. The rear enclosure, with fiberglass damping material, provides an optimum internal volume for extended lowfrequency performance. A rear cover, with provisions for a junction box fitting, provides access to a 4-pin terminal block that allows direct connection to the speaker with 12 gauge wire and provides pass through to additional speakers. A tile bridge is included for safe suspension of the C8.2HC ceiling system in a drop ceiling that uses mineral wool, or other fiber-based ceiling tiles.

The EVID line of ceiling speakers has been designed to work together as a complete system in a wide range of different ceiling constructions. They provide controlled dispersion, high-efficiency, high-maximum output, ease of installation, and wide-range reproduction of music or voice.

Electro-Voice EVID C8.2HC Features

• Maximum fidelity and intelligibility for high ceilings
• Low-profile for rich sound in tight spaces
• Ported enclosure for extended bass response
• Waveguide-coupled 1-inch titanium-coated tweeter
• Full-bandwidth overload protection
• Integrated transformer for 70 V, 100 V, or 8 O use
• Front-panel mode/wattage selector
• Safe, easy installation with included tile bridge and mounting ring
• White semi-gloss perforated grille
• Complete package, requires no additional accessories

• EVID C8.2HC 8" 2-way coaxial ceiling speaker2
• Tile bridge2
• Backing plate support2
• Cutout template1
• Paint shield2

• Frequency Response (-10 dB)50Hz - 20,000Hz
• Coverage (conical)75° nominal above 1kHz
• Power Handling75W cont / 300W peak
• Sensitivity (SPL 1W/1m)93 dB
• Max. Calculated SPL112 dB cont / 118 dB peak
• Impedance8 Ω nominal (transformer bypass)
• Networknetwork and transducers protected, 12 dB/oct 2.6kHz
• LF Transducer8" polypropylene cone in waveguide
• HF Transducer1" ti mylar laminate
• Transformer Taps
  • 70V: 7.5, 15, 30, or 60W
  • 100V: 15, 30, or 60W
  • Bypass: 8 Ω
• ConnectorsPhoenix type removable, with screw terminals and "loop-thru", accepts 12 ga wire
• Enclosure Material
  • Baffle: UL 94V-O rated ABS
  • Backcan: zinc plated steel
• Grilleperforated powder coated steel with safety tether
• Support Hardwaretile bridge, backing plate support, cutout template, paint shield
• Dimensions
  • Height: 11.9"
  • Diameter: 12.6"
  • Cutout Size: 12.63"
• Weight13.2 pounds