PMC 8-2 XBD Pair
- 3-way active, twin cabinet, mid-field reference monitor with ATL™ bass loading
- SoundAlign™ network control interface for single or group EQ & settings
- Sophisticated DSP crossover, driver protection, EQ, and delay/polarity options
- Optional dedicated 19” floor stands
Product information "PMC 8-2 XBD Pair"
The PMC8-2 XBD system combines the PMC8-2 mid-field full-range monitor with the PMC8-2 SUB subwoofer, creating a fully integrated twin cabinet design. Compared to the main monitor alone, the XBD configuration provides an additional 6 dB of bass headroom, delivering powerful, controlled low-frequency performance.
The result is a supreme monitoring experience with boundless headroom and an immediate, visceral impact. This is not just about sheer volume—the full dynamic range and deep bass remain consistent at all listening levels, whether for dance, rock, or full-scale orchestral productions. In modest to larger control rooms, the XBD system ensures effortless, full-range monitoring quality.
Setup is simple: the audio signal is connected to the PMC8-2 monitor and passed via the digital ‘through’ output to the subwoofer. In XBD mode, the advanced DSP engines in both cabinets seamlessly integrate their performance. Further fine-tuning can be achieved via the intuitive SoundAlign™ web interface, which allows precise adjustments for single or grouped units.
PMC
The Professional Monitor Company Limited
Holme Court, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9ST
marketing@pmc-speakers.com
https://pmc-speakers.com
Type: Active 3-way nearfield reference monitor with ATL™ bass loading
Drive Unit Complement:
LF: 2 × PMC 200 mm (8”) Studio 8 drivers
MF: PMC 55 mm (2”) soft dome mid-range
HF: PMC 27 mm (1”) soft dome tweeter
Effective ATL™ Length: 3 m (9.8 ft)
Frequency Response: 25 Hz – 25 kHz (-3 dB @1 m, full space, on-axis)
Sensitivity: +4 dBu input signal = 98 dB SPL @1 m
Max Continuous SPL: 113 dB @1 m
(Half space value = +3 dB from full space measurement. Unweighted input, 20–20 kHz Pink Noise (IEC) with 12 dB CF for 2 hours AES2-1984 duration)
Max Peak SPL: 125 dB @1 m
(Half space value = +3 dB from full space measurement. Unweighted input, 20–20 kHz Pink Noise (IEC) with 12 dB CF for 2 hours AES2-1984 duration)
Directivity:
Horizontal: ±45°
Vertical: ±50° (-6 dB off-axis @10 kHz)
Input:
XLR switchable between analogue & digital AES3
Analogue input: +20/+24 dBu max. input level (selectable), 22 kΩ input impedance
Digital input: 16/24-bit AES3 signal (L, R or L+R), 18–192 kHz sample rate, 110 Ω input impedance
Expansion card slot: For future connectivity upgrades
Output: XLR digital AES3 (fixed 24-bit @96 kHz)
Network: RJ45 for use with PMC SoundAlign web interface
Features: Level Trim (±10 dB), High-pass filter (20–200 Hz, 12 dB/Oct), Delay (0–30 ms), Phase (normal/inverted), LF & HF shelving filters (20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±10 dB, Q 0.707), Parametric EQ (5 bands, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±10 dB), User presets (3 + factory defaults)
Latency: 2.4 ms
Amplifier Power per Channel:
LF: 2 × 400 W rms
MF: 1 × 400 W rms
HF: 1 × 400 W rms
Mains: 100–240 VAC auto-switching, 50–60 Hz (IEC C14)
Power Consumption:
Idle: 50 W
Max: 1500 W
Dimensions:
H: 534 mm (21”)
W: 551 mm (21.7”)
D: 440 mm (17.3”)
Weight: 39 kg (86 lbs) each
