The QSC AcousticDesign™ AD-S8T is a surface mounted 70/100V, 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.
QSC AD-S8T Features
- 8" weather treated woofer; 1.4" compression driver
- 105° Axisymmetric (conical) coverage
- 60 watt low-saturation and low-loss 70/100V transformers with 8O bypass
- Maximum peak SPL 119 dB (8O bypass)
- DMT™ (Directivity Matched Transition) 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 voicing filter sets using QSC Intrinsic Correction™, available through either Q-Sys processing or CXD amplifier platforms
- 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
- AD-S8T Surface Mount Speaker1
- X-Mount mounting system1
- Euroblock connector1
- Input panel cover1
- General
- Effective frequency range: 55 Hz - 20 kHz
- Rated noise power / voltage: 200 watts / 40 volts (rms)
- Broadband sensitivity: 90 dB SPL
- Coverage angle (-6 dB): 105° conical DMT™
- Directivity factor (Q): 7
- Directivity Index: 9 dB
- Maximum continuous SPL: 113 dB
- Maximum peak SPL: 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
- Transducers
- 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 typeEuroblock connector with parallel output terminals
- Enclosure Details
- Enclosure material: Painted ABS polymer
- Grille material: Powder-coated aluminum
- X-Mount material: Powder-coated aluminum
- Ingress protection: IP-54
- Operating environment: Designed for indoor and outdoor use
- Net weight: 24.1 lbs (11 kg)
- Product dimensions (H x W x D): 17.3 × 10 × 9.9 inches (440 × 254 × 251 mm)
- Shipping weight: 32.1 lbs (14.5 kg)
- Shipping dimensions (H x W x D): 24.3 × 13.8 × 13.8 inches (729 × 351 × 351 mm)
- Testing:
- The AD Series loudspeakers qualified for outdoor use using the following tests:
- Salt fog: MIL-STD-810G Method 509.5 for 100 hrs.
- Humidity: MIL-STD-810G Method 507.5, Natural cycle B2, cyclic high RH for 7 days
- High and low temperature: tested to QSC internal standards between -20° and 50° C