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NEAR G8 Owner's Manual

Outdoor, in-ground, all-weather speaker

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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
54-2208-02B
© 2012 Bogen Communications, Inc.
1212

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Summary of Contents for NEAR NEAR G8

  • Page 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice. 54-2208-02B © 2012 Bogen Communications, Inc. 1212...
  • Page 2 G8 OUTDOOR, IN-GROUND, ALL-WEATHER SPEAKER are fully-sealed outdoor speakers which provide exceptionally natural sound and will withstand all types of weather conditions. These speakers combine two patented technologies from NEAR: Metal Diaphragm Technology (MDT) which ensures speaker cone stability in all environ- mental conditions;...
  • Page 3 Depending on the type of installation, direct burial of the speaker cables from the amplifier to the loudspeakers may be adequate, or the use of 1”- 1-1/2” ID conduit may be required for protecting the wires from possible physical damage if future excavation or other alterations are anticipated in the area of the installation.
  • Page 4 Dispersion angle of the G8 is incredibly wide. In fact, there is very little difference in sound level while walking from the side of the speaker enclosure to the front of the speaker enclosure. This means that the speaker can be placed along a walkway and provide an evenly distributed sound from one speaker to the next.
  • Page 5 Most speaker damage is caused by amplifiers with too little power (wattage). An overdriven amplifier clips the waveforms and sends distortion to the speakers. Clipping is usually audible; it may vary from a harsh sound to a fuzzy or unclear sound.
  • Page 6 ° 6 ° 3 No maintenance is required. However, the exposed portion of the enclosure can be sprayed with a low pressure watering hose and then wiped clean with a cloth or sponge. The G8 is designed to be buried up to 10 inches in the ground. The sloped sides to the enclosure ensure that the speaker cannot be pulled out of the ground easily.
  • Page 7 45 Hz to 20 kHz 8-inch Nominal Diameter Metal Alloy Cone utilizing patented MLS (Magnetic Liquid Suspension) Co-axial Design; 1” Titanium Cone 91 dB SPL 114 dB continuous, 120 dB Peak 150W (8Ω) or 64W (70V) Nominal 8Ω or 70V 2W, 4W, 8W, 16W, 32W, 64W** (optional) 8-Conducter Cable Color-Coded Meets or exceeds Mil-Std-810E, IEC IP56...
  • Page 8 The NEAR G8 Speaker is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for five (5) years from the date of sale to the original purchaser. Any part of the product covered by this warranty that, with normal installation and use, becomes defective (as con- firmed by Bogen upon inspection) during the applicable warranty period, will be repaired or replaced by Bogen, at Bogen’s option, provided the product is shipped insured and prepaid...

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