SPECIFICATIONS MK8196
FEATURES
DESCRIPTION
PERFORMANCE
PERFORMANCE continued
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MK8196F/2 pp
March 2002
Printed in USA
• System includes an 8-in woofer and a 1-in exit/1.5-in voice
coil compression driver on a 90° x 60° CD horn
• Internal passive crossover/filter network allows powering
by a single amp channel while smoothing power response
• Beamwidth optimized crossover points eliminate off-axis
voids through crossover
• User-rotatable horn lets you “rotate the enclosure around
the horn” to mount them vertically or horizontally
The MK8196 two-way loudspeaker system sets the new stan-
dard in installation performance by solving the chronic prob-
lems of compact two-way loudspeakers. Yet it’s size is actual-
ly smaller than many of the compact two-ways it outperforms.
The HF horn loading the 1-in exit/38mm voice coil compres-
sion driver is larger than most traditional compact two-way
horns. This extends pattern control lower into the midrange
than would otherwise be possible and allows the horn’s pat-
tern to overlap the woofer’s pattern in the critcal crossover
area.
Advanced beamwidth matching crossover point selection tran-
sitions between the subsystems exactly where the HF horn’s
90° (h) x 60° (v) coverage pattern matches the woofer’s pat-
tern. This eliminates the beamwidth mismatch that creates off-
axis voids in the crossover area of traditional two-way systems.
The internal passive crossover/filter network uses complex,
asymmetrical slopes to integrate the subsystems and goes
beyond merely dividing the signal to perform critical equal-
ization functions.
The MK8196 provides a high performance solution to applica-
tions requiring the use of an ultra-compact two-way loud-
speaker system. Ideally suited to distributed approaches,
these small, powerful sytems mount easily in a variety of loca-
tions and provide consistent coverage over the entire fre-
quency range.
MK Series HF horns feature a square flange allowing the user
to rotate them 90°. This way, the systems can be mounted
horizontally while maintaining the desired coverage pattern.
And the comprehensive system of 3/8”-16 threaded mount-
ing/suspension points permit the enclosures in any orientation.
APPLICATION
Frequency Response (1 Watt @ 1m)
±3 dB
89 Hz - 18 kHz
-10 dB
60 Hz
Axial Sensitivity (dB SPL, 1 Watt @ 1m)
Full Range
95
Impedance (Ohms)
Full Range
8
Power Handling, AES Standard (Watts)
Full Range
300
Calculated Maximum Output (dB SPL)
Full Range Peak
125.8
Full Range Long Term
119.8
PHYSICAL
Configuration
2-way, full range
Powering
Passive (LF/HF crossover)
LF Subsystem
1x 8-in, vented
HF Subsystem
1x 1-in exit/1.5-in voice coil
compression driver on CD horn
Coverage Angles (h° x v°)
90 x 60
Cabinet Type (shape)
Trapezoidal
Enclosure Materials
Baltic birch plywood
Finish
Black polyurethane
Connectors
2-terminal barrier strip
Suspension Hardware
(13) 3/8"-16 threaded mount
ing/suspension points (3 each
top and bottom; 3 each side; 1
rear); mounting points for
Omnimount 100 Series on Rear
Grille
Powder Coated Perforated Steel
Options
FC300B Forged Shoulder Eyebolt
Dimensions
inches
millimeters
Height
19.75
502
Width (Front)
11.75
298
Width (Rear)
6.00
152
Depth (Max)
11.03
280
Trapezoid Angle
22.5 degrees per side
Weights
pounds
kilograms
Net Weight
31
14.1
Shipping Weight
34
15.5
