EAW Discover Features and Specifications of MK8196 Speaker System

FEATURES

•System includes an 8-in woofer and a 1-in exit/1.5-in voice 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

DESCRIPTION

The MK8196 two-way loudspeaker system sets the new stan- dard in installation performance by solving the chronic prob- lems of compact two-way loudspeakers. Yet it’s size is actual- ly smaller than many of the compact two-ways it outperforms. The HF horn loading the 1-in exit/38mm voice coil compres- sion 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 pat- tern to overlap the woofer’s pattern in the critcal crossover area.

Advanced beamwidth matching crossover point selection tran- sitions between the subsystems exactly where the HF horn’s 90° (h) x 60° (v) coverage pattern matches the woofer’s pat- tern. This eliminates the beamwidth mismatch that creates off- axis 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 equal- ization functions.

APPLICATION

The MK8196 provides a high performance solution to applica- tions requiring the use of an ultra-compact two-way loud- speaker system. Ideally suited to distributed approaches, these small, powerful sytems mount easily in a variety of loca- tions and provide consistent coverage over the entire fre- quency 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 mount- ing/suspension points permit the enclosures in any orientation.

PERFORMANCE

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

SPECIFICATIONS MK8196

PERFORMANCE continued

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

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EAW products are continually improved. All specifications are therefore subject to change without notice.			MK8196F/2 pp	March 2002	Printed in USA