The W8 is a highly efficient 3-way touring sound reinforcement system that achieves full-frequency performance down to 80Hz. Its 55˚ horizontal dispersion pattern and trapezoidal footprint allow it to be arrayed to suit a variety of medium and large-scale theatre and live sound applications.
Each W8 enclosure houses a vertically splayed dual 12" (300mm) driver low-mid horn to cover the frequency band from 80Hz to 750Hz. The high-mid band between 750Hz and 3.5kHz is produced by a specially developed 6.5" (165mm) treated cone driver loaded by a unique toroidal phase plug and horn, which maintains constant 55˚ horizontal dispersion over the entire operating range of the device. High frequencies are generated by a 1" (25mm) exit compression driver on a constant Q HF horn with dispersion characteristics engineered to match the high-mid.
Use of twin 12" (300mm) drivers for the low-mid allows the W8 to operate down to 80Hz. This makes it a very flexible system, capable of full-range performance on its own, and making additional low-frequency enclosures a performance-enhancing option rather than a necessity.
The W8 is built from multi-laminate birch plywood and is fully equipped for touring with rear castors, grille protection, top and bottom mounted flip-handles, and pocket handles on the cabinet sides. It is fitted with load-certified MAN flying points, which link between cabinets to provide a fast and secure means of assembling an array.
The W8 can be actively driven in 3-way mode or alternatively switched to 2-way operation, with the high-mid to HF transition performed by an internal 3.5kHz passive crossover.