PreSonus Studio 8 Overview
Audio engineers, producers, and musicians looking for a professional studio monitor with a wide stereo image will be impressed with the pair of , an active 2-way studio monitor, which provides an expanded and highly accurate frequency response and a wide stereo field, thanks to the custom-designed EBM (Elliptical Boundary Modeled) waveguide, which provides a broad sweet spot. This powered studio monitor is well suited in both home studios and professional mix rooms.
Two Class-AB amplifiers deliver 75W to the 8" woven composite woofer and 65W to the 1.25" silk-dome tweeter, which offers snappy, accurate transient response. The monitor offers a frequency response from 20 kHz down to 35 Hz for a full-range sound without a subwoofer and plenty of volume (105 dB SPL). The rear panel provides acoustic tuning controls including a three-position Acoustic Space switch that helps compensate for the boundary bass boost that can occur when a monitor is placed in a corner or near a wall. High and Mid controls help to further mitigate room anomalies, while a low cutoff filter makes it easy to integrate a subwoofer into your monitor setup.
Key Features at a Glance
- 8" woven composite low-frequency driver
- 1" ultralow mass, silk-dome, high-frequency driver
- 100 x 60° EBM waveguide provides a sweet spot
- Front-firing acoustic port for superior bass-frequency reproduction and optimized, resonance-suppressing internal bracing
- 140W, Class AB dual amplification
- 35 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response
- 105 dB Peak SPL (at 1 m)
- Acoustic Tuning Controls:
- Acoustic Space (Flat, -2 dB, -4 dB)
- High Frequency (± 6 dB, continuously variable)
- Mid Frequency (± 6 dB, continuously variable)
- Low Cut (Flat, 80, 100 Hz)
- Inputs:
- XLR and 1/4-inch TRS balanced rear-panel inputs
- RCA unbalanced rear-panel inputs
- Protection:
- RF interference
- Output-current limiting
- Over-temperature
- Turn-on/off transient
- Subsonic filter
- Amplifier " soft start" eliminates popping on power-up
PreSonus Studio 8 Specs
Key Specs
| Monitor Type & Configuration | Active 2-Way |
| Total Power Output | 140 W |
| Tweeter | 1x 1.25" / 31.75 mm Silk Dome |
| Woofer | 1x 8" / 20.3 cm Composite Cone |
| Audio I/O | 1x RCA Unbalanced Line Input 1x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Input 1x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Line Input |
| Digital Audio I/O | No |
| Network I/O | No |
| Wireless | No |
| Number of Included Monitors | Single Monitor |
| Enclosure | Bass-Reflex/Ported |
| Total Power Output | 140 W |
Drivers
| Tweeter | 1x 1.25" / 31.75 mm Silk Dome |
| Woofer | 1x 8" / 20.3 cm Composite Cone |
| Amplifiers | HF: 65 W Class-AB LF: 75 W Class-AB |
Performance
| Frequency Response | 35 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Maximum Sound Pressure Level (SPL) | 105 dB |
Signal Processing
| EQ | 1x HF Shelf 1x Mid Notch/Peak |
| Filters | High-Pass at 80 to 100 Hz |
Connectivity
| Audio I/O | 1x RCA Unbalanced Line Input 1x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Input 1x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Line Input |
| Digital Audio I/O | No |
| Network I/O | No |
| USB | No |
| Wireless | No |
| Mobile App Compatible | No |
Power
| AC Input Power | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
Physical
| Color | Black |
| Monitor Orientation | Vertical |
| Mounting Points | No |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 9.8 x 16.5 x 11.7" / 24.9 x 41.9 x 29.7 cm |
| Weight | 22.3 lb / 10.1 kg |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 27.41 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 21 x 16 x 14" |
In the Box
- Power Cord
- 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
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