The compact Yi8 line array loudspeaker is designed for use in vertical columns. The 2-way passive design features two 8” drivers in a dipole arrangement and a centrally mounted 1.4” compression driver with a wave transformer. The Yi8 is the installation version of the Y8 loudspeaker and differs only in cabinet construction, finish and mounting hardware. Sophisticated horn geometry combined with the advanced bass-reflex port design delivers full bandwidth capabilities with an extended LF output. These high performance line array modules offer 80° horizontal directivity controlled down to 500 Hz. The mechanical and acoustical design enables vertical arrays of up to twenty four loudspeakers with vertical splay angles from 0° to 14° with a 1° resolution. It can be used in columns of purely Yi8 loudspeakers or combined with Yi12 and/or Yi-SUB cabinets. The loudspeaker cabinet is constructed from marine plywood and has impact resistant paint finish, whilst Weather Resistant and Special Colour versions are available. The front of the loudspeaker cabinet is protected by a rigid metal grill backed by an acoustically transparent foam. Three point rigging hardware is integrated into the loudspeaker enclosure.
System data
Frequency response (-5 dB standard) 54 Hz - 19 kHz
Frequency response (-5 dB CUT mode) 100 Hz - 19 kHz
Max. sound pressure (1m, free field)
with D6/10D 134 dB SPL
with 30D/D20 137 dB SPL
with D80 139 dB SPL
Loudspeaker data
Nominal impedance 8 ohms
Power handling capacity LF (RMS/peak 10 ms) 400/1600 W
Nominal dispersion angle (horizontal) 80°
Splay angle settings 0 - 14° (1° increment)
Components 2 x 8" driver with neodymium magnet
1.4" exit compression driver
passive crossover network
Connections 2 x NL4 and screw terminal block
Dimensions, weight
Dimensions (H x W x D) 257 x 630 x 375
mm 10 x 24.8 x 14.8 "
Weight 20 kg
44 lb