PreSonus Sceptre S8 Two-Way 8'' CoActual Studio Monitor with DSP Temporal Equalization (Single)

Overview of PreSonus Sceptre S8 Two-Way 8'' CoActual Studio Monitor with DSP Temporal Equalization (Single)

The lifelike, three-dimensional soundstage of Sceptre® S8 studio monitors has garnered praise from some of the most critical engineers in the audio industry. Their unique design delivers pure and honest sound reproduction that brings to light subtle nuances in recordings that cannot be heard in other monitors. The result is panoramic imaging, finely detailed transient response, and stunning dynamics is nothing short of astonishing.

The single point source provided by coaxial speaker designs offers unique advantages, thanks to their consistent acoustic center and symmetrical dispersion pattern. The proprietary CoActual design in the Sceptre S8 studio monitor relies on custom coaxial drivers and advanced onboard DSP to create a seamless crossover transition and an even frequency response. The net result is exceptional 3D imaging and a natural listening experience that reveals the subtlest details.

Sceptres-series studio monitors provide extensive user-adjustable contour features that let you optimize the monitors for your mixing space. This enables full integration into any studio environment. A four-position Acoustic Space switch helps to compensate for the boundary bass boost that occurs when the monitor is placed near a wall. A high-frequency driver level control helps to further mitigate room anomalies. An onboard highpass filter makes it easy to integrate a Temblor or other subwoofer into your monitor setup.

Features:

• Combines DSP time-correction and point-source design for symmetrical soundstage and micro-definition imaging
• Unique coaxial transducer integrates 8-inch midrange driver and 1-inch (25 mm), horn-loaded HF transducer with Coaxial Speaker Coherence Alignment
• Powerful DSP provides critical Temporal Equalization™ with multiple FIR filters
• HF Driver Adjust (0 dB, +1 dB, -1.5 dB, -4 dB)
• Acoustic Space settings (0 dB, -1.5 dB, -3 dB, -6 dB)
• High-pass filter (Off, 60 Hz, 80 Hz, and 100 Hz, -24 dB/octave slope)
• Sensitivity (+4 dBu to -10 dBV)
• 180W RMS, Class D biamplification with internal heat sink
• 102 dB maximum continuous SPL
• RF shielding, current-output limiting, and over-temperature protection
• Amplifier “soft start” feature eliminates popping on power-up
• Internal power supply with IEC connector
• Power switch with on/off LED
• Balanced XLR and ¼-inch TRS line-level inputs with A-taper level control

Specifications:

• Inputs: 1- Balanced XLR, 1- Balanced ¼” TRS
• Performance:
  • Frequency Response (-3 dB): 46 Hz - 20 kHz
  • Frequency Response (-10 dB): 38 Hz - 23 kHz
  • Crossover Frequency: 2.4 kHz
  • LF Amplifier Power (@ 4Ω): 90W
  • HF Amplifier Power (@ 4Ω): 90W
  • Peak SPL (@ 1 meter): 116 dB
  • LF Driver: 8” glass-reinforced paper
  • HF Driver: 1” diaphragm compression driver
  • Input Impedance: 10 kΩ
• User Controls:
  • Volume Range: A-type taper
  • HF Control: Flat, +1, -1.5, -4 dB
  • Low Cut: Flat, 60, 80 Hz, 100 Hz
  • Acoustic Space: Flat, -1.5, -3, -6 dB
• Protection:
  • RF interference
  • Over-current
  • Over-voltage
  • Over-temperature
  • Turn-on/off transient
  • Subsonic filter
  • External mains fuse
• Power: 100-120V ~50/60 Hz or 220-240V ~50/60 Hz
• Cabinet: Vinyl-laminated, medium-density fiberboard
• Physical:
  • Width: 11.4” (290 mm)
  • Depth: 13.3” (338 mm)
  • Height: 15.75” (400 mm)
  • Weight: 24.25 lbs (11 kg)