PMC 8-2

PMC 8-2 – Active 3-way nearfield reference monitor with twin 8″ low-frequency drivers, 55 mm mid soft-dome, 27 mm tweeter, ATL™ bass-loading, DSP with SoundAlign™, and 4×400 W Class-D amplification.

The PMC 8-2 combines the precision of PMC’s Advanced Transmission Line cabinet and Laminair™ vents with DSP control for seamless integration into nearfield and immersive setups. Two 200 mm drivers deliver consistent bass down to 25 Hz, while the 55 mm mid soft-dome and 27 mm tweeter provide revealing mids and highs. Configuration—filters, delay, EQ, and level trim—is available on the rear panel or via the browser-based SoundAlign™ interface. Upgradeable to an XBD system with an optional 8-2 SUB, it maintains clarity, dynamics, and no listening fatigue even during long sessions.

KEY FEATURES

• 3-way nearfield reference monitor with ATL™ bass-loading
• Twin 200 mm (8″) low-frequency drivers
• 55 mm PMC soft-dome mid-range
• 27 mm soft-dome high-frequency tweeter
• 4×400 W RMS Class-D amplification
• Frequency response: 25 Hz – 25 kHz (–3 dB)
• Max SPL: 113 dB continuous, 125 dB peak @ 1 m
• Directivity: H ±45° / V ±50° (@ 10 kHz, –6 dB off-axis)
• XLR inputs switchable analog (+20/+24 dBu, 22 kΩ) or AES3 digital (16/24-bit, 18–192 kHz, 110 Ω)
• On-board DSP: HP filter, shelving filters, 5-band parametric EQ, delay, phase invert, level trim, user presets
• SoundAlign™ web interface via RJ45
• Upgradeable to XBD system with PMC 8-2 SUB

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Type: Active 3-way nearfield reference monitor with ATL™
• Drive units:
  • LF: 2×200 mm (8″) PMC studio drivers
  • MF: 55 mm soft-dome
  • HF: 27 mm soft-dome
• Effective ATL™ length: 3 m (9.8 ft)
• Frequency response: 25 Hz – 25 kHz (–3 dB @ 1 m)
• Sensitivity: +4 dBu = 98 dB SPL @ 1 m
• Max continuous SPL: 113 dB @ 1 m (half-space)
• Max peak SPL: 125 dB @ 1 m (half-space)
• Directivity: H ±45°, V ±50° (–6 dB off-axis @ 10 kHz)
• Inputs: XLR analog & AES3 digital (switchable); expansion slot for upgrades
• Output: XLR AES3 digital (24-bit/96 kHz)
• Impedance: 22 kΩ (analog), 110 Ω (digital)
• Mains: 100–240 VAC auto-switching, 50–60 Hz (IEC C14)
• Power consumption: 50 W idle, 1 500 W max
• Latency: 2.4 ms
• Cabinet dimensions (H×W×D): 534 × 551 × 440 mm (21″ × 21.7″ × 17.3″)
• Weight: 39 kg (86 lbs) each