Adding a PMC8-2 SUB unit to a PMC6-2 monitor easily reconfigures them as PMC’s renowned and flexible twin-cabinet format XBD monitor system.

This system combines the PMC6-2’s unrivalled clarity and resolution with an active sub to form a perfectly integrated full-range monitoring system that is ideal for all high-end music production.
In the case of the PMC6-2, configuring it as an XBD system reinforces the bass output of the main speaker’s LF drivers, greatly increasing headroom and extending the bass down to 25Hz, creating a system with a sense of effortless capability.

Configuring the PMC6-2 XBD system is simple; connect the input directly to the PMC6-2, and add an AES3 digital cable to carry the main monitor’s ‘through’ output down to the PMC8-2 SUB. The two cabinets can be connected either to a LAN or directly to each other via their network ports. When you select the dedicated ‘XBD’ mode the DSP seamlessly combines both units into a single, larger-scale monitor. Further detailed configuration can be carried out from the rear-panel controls or using the intuitive SoundAlign™ browser-based software via the LAN connection, where both speakers appear as a single PMC6-2 XBD unit when linked.

  • 3-way active, twin cabinet, mid-field reference monitor with ATL™ bass loading
  • Frequency response: 25Hz - 25kHz (- 3dB @1m full space, on-axis)
  • State-of-the-art Class-D amplifiers: HF 400W, MF 400W, LF 2x 400W, SUB(XBD) 2 x 400W
  • Analogue / AES3 digital input (16/24-bit, 18 -192kHz sample rate)
  • Digital ‘through’ output (AES3 24-bit 96kHz)
  • 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

PMC 6-2 SPECIFICATIONS

Type: Active 3-way nearfield reference monitor with ATL™ bass loading
Drive Unit Complement:
LF 2 x PMC 150mm (6”) studio 6 drivers
MF PMC 55mm (2”) soft dome mid-range
HF PMC 27mm (1”) soft dome tweeter
Effective ATL™ Length: 2m (6.6ft)
Frequency Response: 33Hz - 25kHz (- 3dB) (@1m full space, on-axis)
Sensitivity: +4dBu input signal = 98dB SPL @ 1m
Max continuous SPL : 109dB @1m

(Half space value calculated as +3dB from full space measurement. Unweighted input, 20-20kHz Pink Noise (IEC) with 12dB CF for 2 hours AES2-1984 duration)
Max Peak SPL : 121dB @1m

(Half space value calculated as +3dB from full space measurement. Unweighted input, 20-20kHz Pink Noise (IEC) with 12dB CF for 2 hours AES2-1984 duration)
Directivity:
H +/-50 degrees
V +60/-40 degrees (-6dB off axis @10kHz)
Input : XLR switchable between analogue & digital AES3

Analogue input

- +20/+24dBu max. input level (selectable)
- 22K ohm input impedance

Digital input

- 16/24-bit AES3 signal, left, right or left + right
- 18 - 192kHz Sample Rate
- 110 ohm input impedance

Expansion card slot

- For future connectivity upgrades
Ouput : XLR digital AES3 (fixed 24-bit @ 96kHz)
Network : RJ45 for use with PMC SoundAlign web interface
Features : Level Trim (+/-10dB)
High-pass filter (20 - 200Hz, 12dB/Oct)
Delay (0 - 30mS) Phase (normal or inverted
LF & HF shelving filters (20Hz - 20kHz, +/- 10dB, Q 0.707)
Parametric EQ (5 bands, 20Hz - 20kHz, +/- 10dB)
User presets (3 + factory defaults)
Latency : 2.4mS
Amplifier Power per Channel:
LF 2 x 400Wrms
MF 1 x 400Wrms
HF 1 x 400Wrms
Mains : 100 - 240VAC auto-switching, 50-60Hz (IEC C14)
Power consumption (idle) : 50W
Power consumption (max) : 1500W
Dimensions:

H 400mm (15.7”)

W 430mm (16.9”)

D 372mm (14.6”)

Weight: 21.3kg (47lbs) each

PMC 8-2 SUB SPECIFICATIONS

Type: Active subwoofer with twin 8-inch bass drivers and ATL™ bass loading
Drive Unit Complement:
LF PMC 200mm (8”) studio 8 driver
Effective ATL™ Length: 3m (9.8ft)
Frequency Response: 25Hz - 500Hz (- 3dB) (@1m full space, on-axis)
Sensitivity: +4dBu input signal = 98dB SPL @ 1m
Max continuous SPL : 115dB @1m

(Quarter space value calculated as +3dB from half space measurement. Unweighted input, 20-20kHz Pink Noise (IEC) with 12dB CF for 2 hours AES2-1984 duration)
Max Peak SPL : 121dB @1m

(Quarter space value calculated as +3dB from half space measurement. Unweighted input, 20-20kHz Pink Noise (IEC) with 12dB CF for 2 hours AES2-1984 duration)
Directivity:
Input : XLR switchable between analogue & digital AES3

Analogue input

- +20/+24dBu max. input level (selectable)
- 22K ohm input impedance

Digital input

- 16/24-bit AES3 signal, left, right or left + right
- 18 - 192kHz Sample Rate - 110 ohm input impedance

Expansion card slot

- For future connectivity upgrades
Ouput : XLR digital AES3 (fixed 24-bit @ 96kHz)
Network : RJ45 for use with PMC SoundAlign web interface
Features : Level Trim (+/-10dB)

High-pass/Low-pass filter (20 - 200Hz, 12dB/Oct)

Delay (0 - 30mS) Phase (normal or inverted)

LF & HF shelving filters (20Hz - 20kHz, +/- 10dB, Q 0.707)

Parametric EQ (5 bands, 20Hz - 20kHz, +/- 10dB)

User presets (3 + factory defaults
Latency : 2.4mS
Amplifier Power per Channel:
300Wrms
Mains : 100 - 240VAC auto-switching, 50-60Hz (IEC C14)
Power consumption (idle) : 25W
Power consumption (max) : 300W
Dimensions:

H 534mm (21”)

W 551mm (21.7”)

D 440mm (17.3”)

Weight: 37.5kg (82.7lbs) each
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THE SOUNDALIGN INTERFACE

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SOUNDALIGN digital interface
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The SoundAlign™ web interface is a simple and intuitive means of controlling and configuring our nearfield and midfield active monitors and subwoofers. Each monitor incorporates an internal web server accessible over a standard wired Ethernet connection using a web browser on any smartphone, tablet, PC, or Mac. It makes set-up easy, whether it’s stereo or the most complex immersive system.
ABOUT SOUNDALIGN
One of the keys to our legendary natural, uncoloured sound is our Advanced Transmission Line (ATL) bass-loading. ATL uses energy generated by the bass unit in a much more intelligent and efficient way than speaker designs based on ported or sealed boxes. Our Laminair airflow technology further enhances ATL and improves definition, timing and eradicates unwanted air noise.
ABOUT ATL & LAMINAIR
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Conventional monitors have narrow dispersion which restricts the width of the accurate listening area
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PMC monitors have wide dispersion to provide accurate sound across the widest possible listening area
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WIDE DISPERSION

All PMC monitors have ultra-wide dispersion and a linear off-axis response. This creates a vast sweet spot for stereo and a seamless sound field for immersive formats, allowing sounds to be placed and adjusted with complete precision.

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