Dutch & Dutch 8c Studio Active Monitor Speaker Pair

  • $ 12,950.00


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Portland's Tidepool Audio is Oregon's exclusive dealer for the incredible Dutch & Dutch 8C Studio active loudspeaker system.  The DutchDutch 8C Studio speaker is a truly full-range active monitor system that is equally at home in a top-level tracking studio or mastering studio.  

The Dutch Dutch 8c Studio version monitor is available in a black painted finish only.  Sold at $6475 each or in pairs $12,950

The Dutch Dutch 8c studio monitor shares the same dimensions, components and specs as the acclaimed D&D 8c but has a black painted finish MDF cabinet in contrast to the solid oak 8c cabinets. The 8c studio version does not stream audio over ethernet. 

The 8c studio handles 192 kHz on the AES/EBU input.

M10 threads are in the sides of the 8c studio cabinet to be able to fly or pole mount the cabinets for surround, Dolby Atmos and similar install applications.  U bracket for suspending the 8c Studio monitor are available separately.  

Incorporating a balanced input (user selectable analog & AES digital), the 8C incorporates cutting-edge (and upgradeable) dsp that takes your listening space into account.  Using the included application, just indicate how far the wall behind the speaker is and the intelligent dsp will time the rear reflections to be in phase with the front mounted drivers.  Side wall reflections are also addressable independently for left & right channels.  The result is stunning, open, effortless sound reproduction down to 30 Hz - either near the back wall or entirely free-standing.

Completely accurate music reproduction requires more than a thoroughly optimized speaker. It requires a speaker that works together with the acoustics of the listening room.  The 8c is more than just a loudspeaker. It is a unique acoustic concept, because its revolutionary design provides constant directivity from 100 Hz upwards. As a result, the 8c is above and beyond any other system in terms of neutrality, precision, and in-room tonal balance.

Accurate.The 8c Studio represents our commitment to accuracy and clarity. With its constant directivity from 100Hz upwards and +/-0.5dB frequency response from 35Hz upwards, music can now be experienced exactly as it was intended. Nothing is added, nothing left out.  Experience the sensation of truly accurate music reproduction, hear truth in audio like never before.

Adaptive.

Tune the system to the room, not the room to the system. 8c’s adapt to the room they are in and can be placed (very) close to room boundaries without losing performance.

To achieve this, 8c’s combine a proprietary waveguide tweeter with an acoustic cardioid midrange, boundary-coupled bass drivers and active room matching. The result: superb acoustical reproduction in any room.

All-in-one.

Besides drivers, the 8c’s small footprint contains high-end DACs, amps, subwoofers and a DSP.  All components match each other perfectly and together deliver a big sound at 106 dB continuously from 35 Hz upwards, while keeping the signal-to-noise ratio very high.

Design

From the smooth baffle to the MDF black painted cabinet, the 8c’s construction is designed to look as clean as it sounds.  The elegantly-shaped front baffle is available in black or white.

Intuitive controls

Group or individually control every 8c in your network through our simple yet powerful user interface, available as webbased application or native app.

After the 8c’s are automatically discovered on your LAN, you’ll have full control of settings like gain, distance to front and side walls, updates and many parametric filters. Internet connectivity is not required.


Effortless updates

Automatic updates can keep your 8c’s up-to-date with industry standards and trends. After extensive testing periods, new firmware versions are made available from our cloud based software platform. If so desired and set up, 8c’s will download and install these updates automatically, adding new features overnight.

8C Studio speaker specifications:



COMPONENTS LF: 8″ HIGH EXCURSION SUBWOOFER (2X)
MF: 8″ MID-RANGE DRIVER
HF: 1″ ALLOY DOME TWEETER

ENCLOSURE TYPE LF: SEALED
MF: PASSIVE CARDIOID

FREQUENCY RESPONSE 30 HZ – 20 KHZ ± 1 DB

AMPLIFIER POWER LF: 500 W
MF: 250 W
HF: 250 W

DIMENSIONS (H X W X D) 485 X 270 X 380 MM

WEIGHT 26 KG