Wharfedale 8 Passive Portable Speaker User Manual


 
The brand new stunning Titan™ 8 is the latest passive,
two-way loudspeaker introduced by Wharfedale Pro. The
Titan™ 8 combines the newest technologies, materials
and design topology, including a titanium compression
driver and heavy-duty cast-frame woofer, to ensure
absolute accuracy, high output and the smooth, wide
dispersion of the critical mid and high frequency ranges.
Titan™ 8 enclosure is created using state of the art, gas assist
injection moulding technology, enabling us to mould thicker, hollow
core enclosure walls, which are stronger, sonically superior and much
lighter in weight than standard injection moulded enclosures. Also, internal
laminar flow ribs further increase the rigidity of the enclosure. This intelligent
enclosure design, along with a custom Wharfedale Pro transducer is
essential in the reproduction of punchy low end down to 55Hz.
Because of its functional cabinet design, the Titan™ 8 is versatile and
easily mounted in a variety of configurations. A top stacking feature is
provided for multi-loudspeaker applications and the Titan™ 8 also can be
used on its side as a stage monitor. The speaker stand receptacle features
a locking screw to ensure stability and rubber-padded carry handles make
the job of transporting the enclosure easier than ever. Cord wrap and cable
anchor features are also molded into the enclosure. Eight M6 threaded
rigging points are provided for a variety of safe flying configurations with four
of these inserts available, bottom-mounted, in an OmniMount® 60.0 bracket
footprint.
Powerful, compact, lightweight and affordable, the Titan™ 8 is the ideal
choice for installation and outdoor applications. It delivers the high level,
even dispersion and sonic integrity usually associated with much more
expensive speakers.
Key Features
2-way, passive speaker system
Custom designed low distortion, high power handling 8 inch woofer
300 watt program, 600 watt peak power handling capability
124dB maximum dB SPL
8Ω enclosure impedance
Two NL4 Speakon™ type connectors with two ¼” phonejacks - wired in parallel
Built-in, rubberized, easy-grip handles for easy transportation
High frequency driver bulb protection
Trapezoidal shape for vertical arrays and horizontal stage monitor use
Top stacking feature for easy integration of multiple enclosures
Eight M6 threaded inserts (3 on top, 4 on the bottom and 1 on the side) for rigging
applications or wall bracket mounting
High density mineral loaded injection molded polypropylene enclosure
Integral cord wrap and cable anchor molded into the enclosure
Applications:
At home indoors or outdoors, on stage, in studios,
in clubs, at rehearsals, in theaters and houses of
worship, the Titan™ 8 will provide the high
standards of audio reproduction that you require.
Front Panel Features
The low frequency driver is a custom
designed, high quality 8" loudspeaker.
The bottom of the Titan™ 8 provides a convenient
built in pole mount socket for easy mounting on a
standard 35mm diameter pole from a stand as well
as 4 threaded inserts for a wall bracket.
The EWG™ is designed to provide
acoustically transparent high frequency
pattern control. This EWG™ waveguide
(horn) enables a 90 x 60 degree high
frequency coverage.
Elliptical Wave Guide
There are two ports on front of the
Titan™ 8 that are reflex tuned to
provide enhanced low frequency
response from the enclosure.
Ports
Low frequency driver
The high frequency driver is a custom
designed 1.2" ferrofluid cooled compression
driver with 1" exit throat diameter.
High frequency driver
Pole mount socket
and bracket attachment
TITAN 8 PASSIVE
specification
Model Name
System Type
Frequency Response (+/-3dB)
Low Frequency Transducer
Size (mm / inches)
Coil Size (mm / inches)
Frame Material
High Frequency Transducer
Type
Coil Size (mm / inches)
Exit Size (mm / inches)
Diaphragm Material
High Frequency Coverage
Horizontal
Vertical
High Frequency Protection type
Crossover
Crossover Frequency
Power Rating
Continuous
Program
Peak
Maximum SPL
System Sensitivity (1w@1m)
Input Connector
Input Impedance
Rigging / Bracket / Mounting Options
Enclosure
Enclosure Material
Colour
Dimensions (mm / inches):
H
W
D
Weight
Net Weight (kg / lbs)
Gross Weight (kg / lbs)
Titan 8 ™
Two way passive speaker system
70Hz-20kHz
205mm / 8 "
38.86mm / 1.53 "
Die-cast aluminium frame
Compression Driver
30mm / 1.2 "
25mm / 1 "
Cloth
90° averaged 2kHz to 10kHz
60° averaged 2kHz to 10kHz
Bulb
2.4kHz, 12dB per octave
150W
300W
600W
124dB SPL Peak
96dB SPL
NL4 Speakon ™ type x2
1/4" phone jack x 2
(All wired in parallel)
8 M6 threaded inserts including 4 M6
threaded inserts on bottom in OmniMount
60.0-type footprint Pole-mount receptacle
with lock screw 1 built-in carry handle
Optional wall-mount bracket
Injection Molded Polypropylene
Grey or white
396mm / 15.59 "
266mm / 10.47 "
221mm / 8.7 "
5.5kg / 12.1 lbs
7.5kg / 16.5 lbs
(BALANCED)
(BALANCED)
LOOP
MIX
INPUT
OUTPUT
A
OFF
ON
MAX
-10dB
+10dB
-10dB +10dB
HIGH
LOW
GAIN
MAX
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CD/TAPE