Specifications

AD-C81Tw

Frequency Response1: 50- 200k Hz (-3 dB), 25- 200 Hz (-10 dB)

Maximum Output2: 112 dB SPL continuous rms output

(calculated)

118 dB SPL peak output

Transducers:LF: 203 mm (8”), 19 mm (0.75”) voice coil;

Nominal Coverage:

180° conical (average 2.5 kHz - 10 kHz)

Impedance (ohms):

8.0 nom./ 8.3 min. @ 42 Hz.

Power Rating3:

 

rms (IEC 100 hrs):

100 watts rms (100 watts)

recommended amp power:

200 watts rms, maximum

Sensitivity:

92.0 dB, 1 watt, 1 meter, flush mounted (2 pi)

Bass Loading:

ported, tuned to 42 Hz

Optional Processing:

125 Hz. low pass >12 dB/octave xover.

Dimensions:

see drawings

Net Weight:

AD-C81Tw: 9.1 kg (20.0 lb.)

Enclosure:

Corrosion-resistant power coated steel enclosure with injection-molded plastic baffle. Press on metal

 

grille

Mounting System:

Captive, integral mounting clamps. Insert enclosure into cutout, and tighten. Suspended ceiling C-ring

 

and support bars included.

Connectors:

Ceramic block connector inputs and terminal block “through” connectors (rated for 400W max).

Controls:

Transformer “tap” selector/ bypass (8 ohm) switch, settings: 7.5, 15, 30, and 60 watts (15, 30, 60 watts

 

for 100V) and 8 ohms. Averaged over 50Hz - 20kHz bandwidth (60W tap).

 

Transformer Distortion: less than .01% THD above 100Hz, 0.2% @ 50Hz (30W tap). Bandwidth: 40 - 20k

 

Hz (-1dB, all taps).

Agency Listings: CE, UL 1480 (commercial/professional use, outdoor damp), UL 2043 (air handling spaces).

Specification Notes:

1- All frequency ranges specified refer to measured half-space response (2 pi).

2- Calculated maximum peak SPL at 1 m, half-space, speaker operating at rated rms power pink noise input, 50 Hz to 20 kHz.

3- Maximum input power tested in accordance with IEC recommendations; 50 Hz to 20 kHz band limiting, 6 dB signal crest factor.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

For detailed information, visit QSC’s web site at http://www.qscaudio.com or call us at 1-800-854-4079 (toll-free USA only)

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QSC Audio AD-C81Tw user manual Specifications

AD-C81Tw specifications

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