VX 8M Technical Data Sheet Product description

Technical Data Sheet

VX 8M

Product description

Conceived, engineered and built with precision in the United Kingdom, the VX 8M is a full range

Dual Concentric loudspeaker from Tannoy, providing a compact, yet punchy and sonically vibrant solution for small-to-medium scale performance sound reinforcement. With a tightly controlled

90 degree dispersion for optimum coverage and forward gain, the VX 8M has a peak output of 119 dB and a recommended amplifier power of 260 W, making it a powerful and versatile performer for a wide range of applications.

A brand new rugged highly compact birch plywood enclosure - available in textured black and white paint finish - has been ergonomically redesigned to offer a greater degree of flexibility, while maintaining the power and sonic clarity users have come to expect from Tannoy’s VX Series range.

The new cabinet design includes 40 and 60 degree angles, making the VX 8M ideal for use as a dedicated floor monitor with the 8” driver providing exceptional vocal monitoring clarity. The enclosures added pole mount and vertical yoke (options as standard) make it a flexible choice for a range of usage and mounting options.

Audio connection on this highly portable loudspeaker features a recessed termination panel with two speakON connectors, offering a cleaner and more durable solution for a variety of applications.

Targeted to small and medium sized applications, such as corporate events, house of worship, performance spaces, portable PA and the likes, the new VX 8M can combine with any Tannoy VX loudspeaker or subwoofer to offer clear, uniform sound no matter what.

Features

• 200 mm (8”) Dual Concentric full-range driver

• Well defined 90 degree dispersion for

optimum coverage and forward gain

• Peak output 119 dB SPL @ 1 m,

recommended amp power 260 W @ 8 ohms

• 2 speakON inputs or linking of cabinets

• Versatile mounting via optional custom

designed hardware

• 60/40 degrees angle for floor monitor use

• Integrip™ handle ergonomically integrated

into top of cabinet

• Pole-mountable for optimum portability

• 2 mm robust steel grille

• Exceptional sound and performance in a

highly compact cabinet

• Rugged birch plywood enclosure

• Available in black or white textured paint

finish – custom colours optional

• Engineered and built in UK

• Five year warranty

A new enhanced steel grill has been added to the VX 8M making these perfect for floor monitor use for small to medium-sized applications where vocal clarity is required.

When the original VX Series was introduced, Tannoy pushed loudspeaker technology further than ever before, setting new benchmarks in versatility and acoustic excellence. An expanded range of enclosures and transducer complements, VX Series combined next-generation Dual Concentric™ driver technology with smart new cabinet designs, enhanced build quality, and carefully thought-out functionality.

Any of the new and existing models can be combined with Tannoy’s VSX Series, a range of compact high performance subwoofer devices, precision engineered to deliver high impact, low and ultra-low frequency reinforcement in a compact format.

Physical data

Dimensions HxWxD:

Net Weight:

Enclosure:

Finish:

280.0

[11.02"]

388 x 280 x 315.7 mm, (15.3 x 11.0 x 12.4”)

9 kg (19.8 lbs)

16.3 litres, 15 mm (0.62”) birch plywood, vented and internally braced

Textured black or white paint (custom colours on request)

Powder coated perforated steel grille, Airnet cloth behind

315.7

[12.43"]

388.0

[15.28"]

Applications

• Performance Arts Spaces

• Theatres & Auditoria

• Bars, pubs and nightclubs

• Live sound reinforcement

• Floor monitor

• Theme parks and leisure venues

• Gymnasiums and small/medium sports arenas

• Portable corporate AV

• Houses of worship

• Cinemas

175.7

[6.92"]

30°

180.0

[7.09"]

50°

Technical Data Sheet

Performance measurements

100

90

80

70

80

10

70

Anechoic Frequency Response

90

100

70

90

50

10

30

70

0

70

10

60

50

10

30

Impedance

300

10

240

0

180 10

150

-10

120

360

90

90

80 10

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

-10

10

0

10

360

-20

330

300

30

270

-30

240 100

210

150

10

60

330

Off Axis Response

30

300

0

270

100

240

180

150

100

120

90

60

0

100

100

10

100

1

100

10

1

100

1 m on-axis Frequency Response

100 1000

Frequency (Hz)

100 1000

Impedance vs frequency

100

100

1000

1000

100 1000

Frequency (Hz)

1000 100

100

100 1000

100

1000

1000

Frequency (Hz)

1000

1000

1000

1000

1000

10000

10000

10000

10000

100000

10000 100000

10000

10000 100000

10000

10000

10000

10000

10000

10000

10000

10000

VX 8M

100

90

70

100

80

70

60

10

50

40

80

70

100

60

90

50

80 10

70

60

10

50

40

30

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-10 10

Performance measurements

-20

10

-30

0

-40

-10

10

-20

360

330

Beamwidth

270

180

150

120

90

100

60

30

0

100

210 10

180

150

360

120

330

90

300

60

270

30

240

0

210 100

10

100

1

100

10

100

100

100

100

100

100

1000

Frequency (Hz)

1000

1000

1000

1000

1000

1000

1000

Directivity Index (DI)

Directivity Index

1

100 1000

Frequency (Hz)

10000

10000

10000

10000

10000

10000

10000

100000

100000

VX 8M

10000

10000

10000

Technical Data Sheet

Polar plots (1/3 octave)

VX 8M

270

300

330

-24

-36

-48

0

-12

0

240

270

300

210

330

0

0

180

-12

-24

-36

-48

240

270

300

210

330

-24

-36

-48

0

0

180

-12

240

210

180

30

100 Hz

125 Hz

160 Hz

200 Hz

60

120

90 270

300

330

100 Hz

125 Hz

160 Hz

200 Hz

150

30

630 Hz

800 Hz

1 kHz

1.25 kHz

120

60

240

90 270

300

630 Hz

800 Hz

1kHz

1.25 kHz

-24

-36

-48

0

0

-12

180

150

30

4 kHz

5 kHz

6.3 kHz

8 kHz

120 240

60

90 270

300

4 kHz

5 kHz

6.3 kHz

8 kHz

0

0

-12

180

-24

-36

-48

240

-12

-24

-36

-48

0

0

150 210

180

150

30

250 Hz

315 Hz

400 Hz

500 Hz

60

1.6 kHz

2 kHz

2.5 kHz

3.15 kHz

120

10 kHz

12.5 kHz

16 kHz

20 kHz

60

120

90

90

60

120

90

250 Hz

315 Hz

400 Hz

500 Hz

1.6 kHz

2 kHz

2.5 kHz

3.15 kHz

10 kHz

12.5 kHz

16 kHz

20 kHz

Technical Data Sheet

Specifications

Performance

Frequency response (-3 dB) (1)

Frequency range (-10 dB) (1)

System sensitivity (1 W @ 1 m) (2)

Dispersion (degrees conical)

Driver Complement

Crossover

Directivity Factor (Q)

Directivity Index (DI)

Power Handling

Average

Programme

Peak

Recommended Amplifier Power

Nominal Impedance

Rated maximum SPL (2)

Average

Peak

Distortion

10% full power

1% full power

Physical

Enclosure

Finish

Connectors

Fittings

Dimensions (H x W x D)

Net Weight

Shipped Weight

Packed Quantity

VX 8M

250 Hz

1 kHz

10 kHz

250 Hz

1 kHz

10 kHz

85 Hz - 35 kHz

62 Hz - 45 kHz

92 dB (1 W = 2.83 V for 8 Ohms)

90 degrees conical

1 x 200 mm (8.00”) constant directivity Dual Concentric

Passive 1.7 kHz with dynamic HF protection

6.8 (averaged 1 kHz to 8 kHz)

9.2 (averaged 1 kHz to 8 kHz)

130 W

260 W

520 W

260 W @ 8 ohms

8 ohms

113 dB

119 dB

Harmonics

2nd

0.12%

0.23%

1.35%

0.16%

0.09%

0.53%

3rd

0.15%

0.84%

0.16%

0.14%

0.53%

0.17%

16.28 litre, 15 mm (0.62”) birch plywood, vented and internally braced

Textured black or white with custom colours on request.

Powder-coated perforated steel grille, Airnet cloth behind

2 x speakON NL 4MP

3 x M10 flying inserts (portrait mounting)

1 x Integrip carrying handle

Integral Pole Mount for standard 35mm poles

388 x 280 x 315.7 mm (15.3 x 11.0 x 12.4”)

9 kg (19.8 lbs)

20 kg (44.1 lbs)

2

Ordering Information

Part Number Colour

8001 8135

VX 8M

8001 8136

VX 8M

Black

White

Notes:

1. Average over stated bandwidth. Measured at

2.

1 metre on axis in an anechoic chamber.

Unweighted pink noise input, measured at

1 metre in an anechoic chamber.

A full range of measurements, performance data,

CLF and Ease™ Data for VX 8M can be downloaded from www.tannoypro.com.

Tannoy operates a policy of continuous research and development. The introduction of new materials or manufacturing methods may introduce variations in actual performance; however, actual performance always will equal or exceed the published specifications, which Tannoy reserves the right to alter without prior notice. Please verify the latest specifications when dealing with critical applications.

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