SoundTube RS800i Technical Information

Open-Ceiling Speaker
RS800i
Technical Information for System Engineers
Specifications: RS800i
System Type
1
Frequency Response (-3 dB)
1
Low Frequnecy (-10 dB)
Max. Program Power
2
Max. Continuous Power RMS
Max. SPL dB @ 1 M RMS
3
Sensitivity dB @ 1W/1M
Impedance (nominal)
Coverage Angle (-6 dB @ 2 kHz)
Coverage Angle (-6 dB @ 10 kHz)
Directivity Factor (Q)
Directivity Index (DI)
Tap Selector
Transformer Taps
70.7 V Output 100 V
64 W 110.5 dB 64 W
32 W 107.5 dB 32 W
16 W 104.5 dB 16 W
8 W 101.5 dB 8 W
4 W 98.5 dB
Transducer
Low Frequency Driver
High Frequency Driver
Low Frequency Voice Coil
Crossover Frequency
Network Type
Low Pass
High Pass
Enclosure Material
Motor Board
Grille
Inputs
Colors
Height
Diameter
Weight
Shipping Weight
Accessories
Included
Optional
Packaging
1 Frequency response is measured in half & full space and includes a low-frequency peak > + 3 dB.
2 Continuous power rating, EIA-426-B test.
3 2.83 Volts at a distance of 1 meter.
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Mounting hardware included
8" Coax, open-ceiling, ported (64 Watt transformer for
25/70.7/100 Volt or voice coil/8 Ohm direct)
65 Hz - 22 kHz
48 Hz - 22 kHz
250 Watts
125 Watts
112.0 dB
92.5 dB
8 Ohm (nominal value)
100º
135º
4.26 (Averaged 100 Hz - 10 kHz); 7.10 @ 2 kHz
5.29 dB (Averaged 100 Hz - 10 kHz); 8.51 dB @ 2 kHz
6-Position rotary switch with voice coil/8 Ohm direct
Output 25 V Output
110.5 dB 4 W 98.5 dB
107.5 dB 2 W 95.5 dB
104.5 dB 1 W 92.5 dB
101.5 dB .5 W 89.5 dB
1 x 203 mm (8.0 in) Polypropylene cone, butyl rubber surround
25 mm (1.0 in) Convex aluminum tweeter with waveguide
30.4 mm (1.2 in)
3 kHz
12 dB per octave, 2nd order
12 dB per octave, 2nd order
Injection molded ABS, glass fiber reinforced
Cast aluminum
Iridite-plated steel with powder-coat finish
4 Pin, 5 mm Euroblock for individual or daisy chain connection
Black or white
437.7 mm / 17.23 in
376.5 mm / 14.82 in
9.2 kG / 20.5 lbs
11.5 kG / 25.5 lbs
Hanging hardware, Euroblock connector & terminal
weather boot
Surface-Mount Bracket (AC-RS-SM8)
1 per box

Key Features

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• BroadBeam11 waveguide technology
delivers a consistent dispersion pattern up
to 10 kHz for maximum coverage area per
™
speaker (EASE documented).
• One 203 mm (8.0 in) polypropylene
woofer and one 25 mm (1.0 in) convex
aluminum tweeter with FerroFluid™
cooling mounted to a proprietary cast-
™
aluminum M8 baffle and heat sink.
• Weatherized components for indoor &
outdoor applications.
• Includes hanging hardware with aircraft
cables and integrated SpeedClamp
locking cable grip for fast, easy & secure
installation. Also includes Euroblock
connector & terminal weather boot.
• Patented ZeroReflection ™
technology for optimal sound reproduc-
tion & cabinet rigidity.
• Easy access 6-position selectable tap
switch for 25, 70.7 and 100 Volt applica-
tions with voice coil/8 Ohm direct sim-
plifies ordering and inventory tracking.
• Iridite-plated steel grille with protective
powder-coated finish for lasting durability.
• 92.5 dB Sensitivity offers high-output capa-
bilities & reduced amplification costs.
• UL 1480 listing, CE approval (EMC Direc-
tive 89/366/EEC, EN55020, EN55013), Mil-
spec 810 & IEC529 pending.
• Also includes Euroblock connector &
terminal weather boot.
• Optional accessory: AC-RS-SM8 bracket
for surface-mount applications.
• High-quality black or white paint finish.
Custom paint colors optional.
Description
The RS800i is an 8" 2-way ported speaker
with an open-ceiling enclosure design
that delivers extended low-end response
(48 Hz) and optimal off-axis performance
(up to 10 kHz, EASE™ documented).
SoundTube's proprietary BroadBeam11
waveguide tweeter system delivers con-
sistent high-performance audio across the
operating bandwidth. The RS800i speaker
design incorporates a low-profile grille, pro-
™
prietary M8 motor-board and 6-position
tap switch with voice coil/8 Ohm direct.
Hanging hardware is included & features
™
SpeedClamp self-locking cable grip for
fast, easy & secure installation.
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self-
enclosure
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