COX 8A
The COX 8A is a compact and particularly versatile self-powered coaxial loudspeaker developed for professional users looking for a powerful and flexible solution for installations and mobile applications. It combines the precise, phase-coherent sound of a true point source with the performance of a 1,000 W amplifier and a modern DSP. Practical presets allow it to be quickly adapted to different acoustic environments. Its clever, asymmetrical enclosure design also makes it easy to use as a compact stage monitor. This makes the COX 8A a reliable tool for a wide range of sound reinforcement scenarios, from theatres and clubs to demanding corporate events.
APPLICATIONS: The COX Series is suitable for fixed installations in theatres, public venues and corporate events, concert halls and places of worship, as well as for live sound reinforcement in bars and clubs. It also covers applications such as compact stage monitoring and front fill. The series is therefore a reliable choice for demanding standalone and distributed sound reinforcement applications.
- Integrated amplifier with DSP and ample power reserves
- Dynamic, clear and controlled sound
- True point-source imaging with controlled directivity for clear speech and music
- Well-considered enclosure design for a wide range of applications
- Analogue and digital (AES/EBU) inputs with link outputs
In professional sound reinforcement, solutions need to do more than sound good. They also need to make everyday work noticeably easier. The COX 8A was developed with this in mind. As an active evolution of the proven COX 8 MKII, it combines the appreciated sound character of its predecessor with the performance and capabilities of modern system electronics.
At its core is a 1,000 W Class-D amplifier controlled by an advanced DSP. It optimises the crossover, protects the components with precisely working limiters and ensures reliable operation as well as distortion-free sound at high levels. The coaxial driver design forms a true point source, resulting in a homogeneous sound image. This is a key advantage for speech intelligibility and natural music reproduction.
The COX 8A’s flexibility is reflected in its well-considered design. A 35° angled side allows the loudspeaker to be used as a compact stage monitor in next to no time. Professional connections for analogue and digital signals complete the package, making the COX 8A a powerful and reliable all-rounder that delivers convincing overall performance in a wide range of situations.
Technical details
| Model Name | COX 8A |
|---|---|
| Type | Active coaxial point source |
| TECHNICAL INFORMATION | |
| ELECTRO-ACOUSTICAL DATA | |
| Frequency response (-3 dB)* | 80 Hz – 17 kHz |
| Frequency range (-6 dB)* | 73 Hz - 17 kHz |
| Frequency range (-10 dB)* | 66 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Coverage angles (-6 dB) [H x V] | 120° x 100° |
| Maximum Peak SPL** | 123 dB |
| System type | 2-way coaxial system, self-powered |
| Crossover frequency | 1.7 kHz |
| Transducers | LF: 1 x 8" drivers (2" voice coil) HF: 1 x 1" drivers (1.75" voice coil) |
| Enclosure type | Vented box |
| AMPLIFICATION | |
| Type | 2 channel, class-D with SMPS |
| Total power*** | 1000 W |
| Output power per channel**** | LF: 500W /HF: 500W |
| Protection | Short circuit, overheating, overcurrent |
| Connectors | Input signal: balanced XLR 3-pin female Link output: balanced XLR 3-pin male Power input: powerCON® 20A Power link output: powerCON® 20A |
| Operating Voltage | MAINS IN: 100-120V~/50-60 Hz,20 A MAX./2.6 A UNIT 220-240V~/50-60 Hz,16 A MAX./1.3 A UNIT MAINS OUT 100-120V~/50-60 HZ,17.4 A MAX 220-240V~/50-60 HZ,14.7 A MAX |
| Wiring | Pin layout XLR: Pin 2: Signal+; Pin 3: Signal-;
Pin 1: Shield Pin layout powerCON®: Pin N: Neutral; Pin L : Conductor; Pin E: Earth, Ground |
| Input sensitivity | 0 dBu |
| DSP | 96 kHz/24 bit with extended dynamics Processing latency: 1.1 ms |
| Processing | Crossover, Limiter, EQ, Level, Low noise AD-DA |
| User controls | 8-position level control (-10, -6, -5, -4,-3, -2, -1,0) 3-position switch for EQ setting: FLAT, WALL, SAT Input signal mode: Analog, AES Digital (A, B, A+B) |
| MECHANICAL DATA | |
| Product dimensions [H x W x D] (incl. rigging) | 367 x 242 x 224 mm |
| Net weight | 10.2 kg |
| Packaging dimensions [H x W x D] | 550 x 321x 303 mm |
| Total weight | 12.2 kg |
| Cabinet | 15 mm plywood |
| Cabinet finishing | black or white polyurea coating |
| Grille | Powder-coated perforated steel with acoustic and dust-proof fabric |
| Hardware | 12x M8 rigging points 1 x 36mm pole mounting hole |
| ACCESSORIES | |
| Wall Mounting Bracket | WMB75 |
| ANNOTATION | |
| * | Measured with the FLAT preset |
| ** | Measured with 12 dB Crest factor Pink Noise,1m,whole space |
| *** | Total power value is the sum of all individual channel output power |
| **** | According to IHF-A-202 Standard |
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