Adam Audio A8H-L, 8 Inch 3-Way Powered Studio Monitor - Version Left

The Adam Audio A8H-L, 3-Way Powered Studio Monitor - 8 Inch is flagship three-way nearfield/midfield monitor in the A Series line, designed to deliver unparalleled detail and precision in professional studio environments. It incorporates an 8-inch Multi-Layer Mineral (MLM) woofer, a dedicated midrange driver, and the handmade X-ART tweeter with a rotatable HPS waveguide. This design provides an ultra-wide frequency range and pinpoint accurate imaging.

Explore the Technology

ADAM Audio monitors have earned a worldwide reputation for the innovations that we have established in the field of loudspeaker technology. Here you can explore the technology of the A8H.

A Control Remote Software

The DSP-based functionality of all A Series monitors can be controlled remotely and in real time over ethernet using A Control.

Rotatable HPS Waveguide & X-ART Tweeter

Made from a new glass fiber polymer compound, the HPS waveguide enables the X-ART tweeter to disperse sound in space with controlled consistency.

Bass Reflex System, Cabinets and Mounting

The new A Series cabinet build on the heritage of ADAM Audio and the AX Series in particular.

Automated Room Correction with Sonarworks

ADAM Audio is proud to partner with Sonarworks on an automated room correction solution that runs directly on the DSP of A Series monitors.

Hybrid Amplification

The A Series combines the best of both digital and analog worlds.

adam-audio-a-series-multi-layer-mineral-woofer-technology-teaser

Multi-Layer Mineral Woofer [MLM]

The latest materials and advanced analysis and design processes have led to the development of our new long-throw woofers.

Midrange Driver

A Series midrange driver deliver clean sound in the critical part of the frequency range where humans are especially sensitive to coloration of sound.

adam-audio-a-series-voicings-technology-teaser

Voicings

A “Voicing” is a pre-defined sound profile of an A Series monitor. On the back panel, you will find two different selections, “UNR” and “Pure”.

Room Adaptation

On the back panel of A Series speakers, you will find four bands of room adaptation equalization Bass, Desk, Presence and Treble.

Digital Signal Processing

The A Series capitalizes on the transformative power of DSP-based electronics to provide greater tuning precision than analog-only speakers.

Product Specifications:

General Data:

Version: Left

Display: Front panel multi-color LED

Cabinet Design: Dual front ported

Cabinet Material: Vinyl wrapped MDF and painted MDF front panel

Mounting options: Threaded inserts on the bottom of the cabinet (4 x M8)

Power consumption (max, idle, sleep): 220 W, 10 W, 3.5 W

AC Input Voltage: 100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power Rating: 500 W max.

Operating Conditions: -10° C to +40° C (+14° F to +104° F); <75 % RH, non-condensing

Delivery Contents: A8H loudspeaker, power cable, Quick Start Guide.

Audio Input Connectors:

Analog: XLR, RCA

Input Impedance: 9 kOhm / 3.3 kOhm

Max. Input Level: +19 dBu

Amplification:

Woofer:

Amplifier Type: PWM

Peak (10% THD, limiter deactivated): 250 W

RMS (1% THD, limiter deactivated): 200 W

Midrange

Amplifier Type: Class A/B

Peak (10% THD, limiter deactivated): 70 W

RMS (1% THD, limiter deactivated): 55 W

Tweeter:

Amplifier Type: Class A/B

Peak (10% THD, limiter deactivated): 20 W

RMS (1% THD, limiter deactivated): 15 W

Control Options:

Networking Connector: RJ45

Connection Type: Ethernet

Communication Protocol: OCA using standard IP data

Control Software: A Control (Windows and MacOS available)

Room Adaption Options: Backplate, Extended, Sonarworks SoundID Reference integration

Advanced Room Adaptation: 6 x PEQ, Level, Delay

Third-party Calibration Compatibility: Import from Sonarworks SoundID Reference.

Acoustics:

Frequency Response @ -3 dB: 34 Hz – 41 kHz

Frequency Response @ -6 dB: 31 Hz – 45 kHz

Crossover Frequencies: 400 Hz, 3.0 kHz

Max. peak SPL per speaker at 1 m (sine bursts): 105 dB SPL

Max. peak SPL per speaker at 1 m (IEC-weighted noise): 116 dB SPL

Max SPL in full space at 1 m with sine bursts (average 100 Hz to 6 kHz) @ 3% THD (RMS): 104 dB SPL

Max SPL in full space at 1 m with sine bursts (average 100 Hz to 6 kHz) @ 3% THD (Peak): 107 dB SPL

Max SPL in full space at 1 m with sine bursts (average 50 Hz to 100 Hz) @ 3% THD (RMS): 101 dB SPL

Max SPL in full space at 1 m with sine bursts (average 50 Hz to 100 Hz) @ 3% THD (Peak): 104 dB SPL

Dolby DARDT max SPL in full space: 117 dB SPL

Dolby DARDT max SPL in full space (bass managed): 121 dB SPL

Drivers:

Woofer:

Basket Diameter: 8″

Voice Coil Diameter: 1.5″ (38 mm)

Cone Material: MLM

Midrange:

Type: Dome Cone Hybrid (DCH)

Basket Diameter: 3.5″

Voice Coil Diameter: 1.3″ (33 mm)

Cone Material: MLM

Tweeter:

Type: X-ART

Diaphragm Area: 4 inch² (2420 mm²)

Equivalent Diaphragm Diameter: 2″ (56 mm)

Velocity Transform Ratio: 4 to 1

Diaphragm Weight: 0.17 g

Waveguide: HPS (rotatable)

Waveguide Dispersion: 120° horizontal, 70° vertical

Signal Processing:

AD converter: 24-bit

Internal sample rate: 96 kHz

Delay range, resolution: 0 – 10 ms, 0.1 ms

Protection: Independent peak and thermo limiters for each driver, and amplifier thermo limiters

Control Options:

Input Sensitivity: 0 dBu = 100 dB SPL at 1 m @ 0 dB level setting

Level: -12 dB to +12 dB

Input Selection: Balanced, unbalanced

Voicings: Pure, UNR

Room Adaption:

Bass: +2, 0, -2, -4 dB

Desk: 0, -2, -4 dB

Presence: +1, 0, -1 dB

Treble: +1.5, 0, -1.5 dB

Height: 9.25"

Width: 20.87"

Depth: 13.75"

Weight: 13.6 kg (30 lb)

Dimensions (H x W x D): 274 mm x 382 mm x 329 mm (10 3/4″ x 15″ x 13″)

Shipping Weight: 33.5 lbs.

Shipping Dimensions (inches): 18 x 15 x 12 inches