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Sceptre S8 8" Powered Studio Monitor (Each)

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High-definition 8" coaxial active studio monitors.

The PreSonus Sceptre CoActual high-definition studio monitor takes its name from an age-old symbol of royal authority. This 2-way studio monitor will help you to discover the fine nuances of your musShow More

Sceptre S8 8" Powered Studio Monitor (Each) Specifications:

Inputs

1 Balanced XLR
1 Balanced 1/4" TRS

Performance

Frequency Response (-3dB): 46 Hz–20kHz
Frequency Response (-10dB): 38Hz–23kHz
Crossover Frequency: 2.4kHz
LF Amplifier Power (@ 4 ohm) 90W
HF Amplifier Power (@ 4 ohm) 90W
Peak SPL (@ 1 meter) 116dB
LF Driver 8" glass-reinforced paper
HF Driver 1" diaphragm compression driver
Input Impedance 10 kohm

User Controls

Volume Range A-type taper
HF Control Flat, +1, -1.5, -4dB
Low Cut Flat, 60, 80 Hz, 100Hz
Acoustic Space Flat, -1.5, -3, -6dB

Protection

RF interference
Over-current
Over-voltage
Over-temperature
Turn-on/off transient
Subsonic filter
External mains fuse

Power

100-120V 50/60Hz or 220-240V 50/60Hz

Cabinet

Vinyl-laminated, medium-density fiberboard

Physical

Width: 11.4" (290 mm)
Depth: 11.8" (300 mm)
Height: 15.75" (400 mm)
Weight: 24.25 lb. (11 kg)

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