NEXO P8 Series P8-TIS Point Source Loudspeaker User Manual
- June 4, 2024
- NEXO
Table of Contents
Series P8-TIS Point Source Loudspeaker
User Manual
DP4331-02-DI
P8 Series P8-TIS Point Source Loudspeaker
EU Conformity declaration
We,| NEXO SA
ZA DU PRE DE LA DAME JEANNE
60128 PLAILLY – France
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Declare under our sole responsibility that the product| Loudspeaker
Type| P8
Serial number| On the product
Is in conformity with the provisions of the following directive including all
applicable amendments:| 2014/35/UE (Low Voltage Directive)
Applied rules and standards:| EN 13155, EN 62368
Plailly, January 2020| Joseph CARCOPINO, R&D Director
WARNINGS
PRECAUTIONS
Do not open the speaker, and do not try to disassemble it either to modify it
in any way. The system doesn’t include any user-repairable parts.
If the system seems to be malfunctioning or damaged, stop using it at once and
have it repaired by a NEXO-qualified technician.
Do not expose the system directly to the sun or to the rain, do not immerse it
into fluids, and do not place objects filled with liquid on the system. If a
liquid gets into the system, please have it inspected by a NEXO-qualified
technician.
The connection should be performed by a qualified technician, ensuring that
the power is off.
Operating temperature with temperate climate: 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104);
-20°C à +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) for storage.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Read this manual before using the speaker.
Keep this manual available for further reference.
Observe all warnings and cautions.
Please check the NEXO Web site nexo-sa.com to get the
most up-to-date version of this manual.
Ensure you are aware of the safety rules applying to rigging, stacking or
installing on tripod or speaker stand. Failure to observe these rules may
expose persons to potential wounds or even death.
Only use the system with accessories specified by NEXO.
Please always consult a NEXO-accredited technician if the installation needs
architectural works and observe the following precautions:
Mounting Precautions:
- Please select screws and mounting locations supporting 4 times the system weight.
- Do not expose the system to excessive dust, vibrations, or extreme cold or hot temperatures, to reduce the risk of damaging components.
- Do not place the system in an unstable position: it could fall accidentally.
- If the system is used on a tripod, please ensure the tripod’s specifications are adapted and that its height does not exceed 1.40m/55”. Do not move the tripod with the system in position.
Connection and Powering Precautions:
- Unplug connected cables before moving the system.
- Power off the system before connecting the system.
- When switching on the installation, the amplifier must be powered last; when switching the installation off, shut off the amplifier first.
- If you work at cold temperatures, progressively raise the level to a nominal value during the first minutes of use, to allow the system components to stabilize.
Please check regularly the system condition.
HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS
Exposure to very high sound pressure levels may cause permanent hearing loss.
Degrees of hearing loss may be different from one person to another, but
almost everybody will be affected if exposed to high sound pressure levels for
a long period of time. The OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health
Administration) American Agency specified the following maximal exposures:
| Number of Hours | Sound Pressure Level (dBA), Slow Response |
|---|---|
| 8 | 90 |
| 6 | 92 |
| 4 | 95 |
| 3 | 97 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 1 ½ | 102 |
| 1 | 105 |
| ½ | 110 |
| ¼ or less | 115 |
WASTE OF ELECTRIC OR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
**** This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product
must not be treated as household waste.
Instead, it is your responsibility to hand it over to a designated collection
point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. By
ensuring your waste equipment is recycled, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could appear
if this product was not recycled. Recycling helps spare natural resources. For
more information about the recycling of this product, please contact your
local city office, your household waste disposal service, or your reseller.
EQUIPMENT
3 locations for rigging accessories, one at the back and one per side.
WARNING : The depth of the M10 thread is 13mm (0.5 inches).
On both sides, you’ll find a print for the speaker stand.
3 locations for connecting, one at the back and one per
side.
Pole stand assembly with pole stand or speaker stand
Fix the pole stand on the connector plate (M20) of the Sub.
Mount P8 on the pole stand/speaker stand (diameter of 35mm),
IMPORTANT
The Speaker stand must be rated for P8 weight.
The Speaker stand must always be installed on a horizontal surface. Stand
height and footprint must be defined to prevent the assembly from collapsing.
Ensure that audience is not allowed within a safety area whose radius is equal
to or higher than assembly height.
Test the steadiness of the assembly by pushing in all directions.
DESCRIPTION
→ The P8 is a compact full-range coaxial speaker
→ Versions:
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P8: for Touring Application; black, white
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P8-TIS: for Touring Application, with Grille Installation; black, white
→ P8 HF Dispersion: -
100° – 100° with standard horn
-
110° – 60° with PNU-P8FLG11060
→ P8 can be used alone or with an L15 subwoofer
→ The speaker is equipped with four Speakon NL4 connectors with parallel-wired pins, one on each side and two at the back. P8 use 2+/2-. The 1+/1- pins are used by the sub.
→ Amplification -
The P8 speakers must be used with a NEXO processor to handle EQ, phase alignment, crossover and excursion/thermal protection for the system loudspeaker.
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The following table shows the number of P8 speakers and L15 subwoofers usable with each solution.
| DTD + DTDAMP4X1.3| NXAMP4X1mk2| NXAMP4X2mk2| NXAMP4X4mk2
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P8| Up to 2 per channel| Up to 2 per channel| Up to 4 per channel| Up to 4 per
channel
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L15| 1 per channel| 1 per channel| Up to 2 per channel| Up to 2 per channel
PRESET
Please consultnexo-sa.com for NEXO TD Controllers firmware information.
For the P8, the following setups are available:
→ MAIN is the recommended setup for most FOH applications.
→ MONITOR is recommended for monitoring applications. Warning: this setup is a
low latency setup and therefore its phase is not compatible with other NEXO
cabinets, including subs.
Preset
- P8 MON PA 100100, with high-pass at 66 or 85 Hz.
- P8 MON PA 11060, with high-pass at 66 or 85 Hz.
- P8 MAIN PA 100100, with high-pass at 66, 85, or 120 Hz.
- P8 MAIN PA 11060, with high-pass at 66, 85, or 120 Hz.
P8
Front of house and stage monitor applications
P8 + Sub
Stage monitor applications with Subs
(OMNI or CARDIO modes)
Front of house applications with Subs
(OMNI or CARDIO modes)
HF DIRECTIVITY
→ The P8 speaker can be used in horizontal or vertical positions.
→ The standard horn is a 100° – 100° HF dispersion. It’s easy to change the HF
dispersion by changing the horn. Different mounting possibilities and horn
rotation allow for dealing with every request.
P8 Unlock the 2 quarter-turn screws and Remove the grille. Remove the horn to place the PNU-P8FLG11060. Magnets keep the horn in place.
P18-TIS Loosen the 2 screws. Remove the grille. If necessary, rotate it.
When replacing the grille, ensure it is well positioned in the top blade.
CROSSOVER FREQUENCY
→ 66 Hz: Full range application.
→ 85 Hz: Use as « front fill » on stage, complementing the main system. Use
with a NEXO subwoofer, e.g. L15.
→ 120 Hz: Long throw application.
ACCESSORIES
WARNINGS
All P8 accessories are specifically rated in agreement with structural
computations.
Never use other accessories – including push-pins – when assembling P8
cabinets than the ones provided by NEXO: NEXO
will decline responsibility over the entire P8 accessory range if any
component is purchased from a different supplier.
PROHIBITED: P8 below P8 or P8 below L15 without dedicated accessory
VNU-BUMP (PNT-BUMP)
LiftBar, use with P8,
LIFTADAPT, WMADAPT.
Place VNU-BUMP on P8 (only use the
provided screws).
Tight properly
Refer to the Product Data Sheet.
VNU-HBRK425 (PNT-HBRK8)
Horizontal Cradle, use with P8,
CLADAPT, PLADAPT.
Place HBRK425 on P8, use only the fasteners provided.
Tight properly.
Refer to the Product Data Sheet.
VNU-PLADAPT (PNT-PLADAPT)
Pole adapter, use with P8,
HBRK425, VBRK8. Place VNU-PLADAPT, use only the fasteners provided.
Tight properly.
Refer to the Product Data Sheet.
PNU-VBRK8 (PNT-VBRK8)
Vertical Cradle, use with
CLADAPT, PLADAPT. Place VBRK8 on P8, and use only the fasteners provided.
Tight properly.
Refer to the Product Data Sheet.
VNT-LIFTADAPT (PNT-WMADAPT)
Adapter, use with
Truss Clamp, VNU-BUMP. Refer to the Product Data Sheet.
VNI-WMADAPT (PNT-WMADAPT)
Adapter, use with
VNU-BUMP, VNI-WM200. Refer to the Product Data Sheet.
VNI-CLADAPT (PNI-CLADAPT)
Ceiling adapter, use with
VNU-HBRK425, PNU-VBRK8.
Screw CLADAPT to the ceiling (fasteners not provided).
Place the assembly on CLADAPT, and use the 2 guides. Tight with the fasteners
provided with CLADAPT.
Refer to the Product Data Sheet.
VNI-WM200 (PNI-WM200)
Wallmount for P8, use with WMADAPT.
Mount the wall plate. Place the arm on the wall plate.
Lock with the provided screw.
Refer to the Product Data Sheet.
PNU-P8FLG11060
(PNT-P8FLG11060)
HF Dispersion Horn 110° – 60°
Remove the grille, remove the flange to
place the PNU-P8FLG11060.
If it necessary, rotate it. Magnets keep the horn in place.
Refer to the Product Data Sheet.
PNT-4CASE8: FLIGHT CASE FOR 4X P8
PNT-ACC8: FLIGHT CASE FOR P8 ACCESSORIES
PNT-COV8: COVER FOR P8
ARRAY EQ
The ArrayEQ allows adjusting the system frequency response in its lower range
(see curves below, with different ArrayEq values):
MAINTENANCE
NOTE: Speakers and Grills can be sent back to NEXO for recycling
Driver access
P8 Unlock the 2 quarter-turn screws and Remove the grille.
(P8-TIS See above) Remove the horn. Remove 8 screws.
Tightening torque: 3.5Nm (Thread Locker: Loctite 242)
To access the HF diaphragm, remove 2 screws.
Tightening torque: 1.7Nm
Spare parts
| MARK | QUANTITY | REFERENCE | DESIGNATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 05PAV8-100-100 | HORN 100°-100° |
| 04PNT-P811060 | HORN 110°-60° | ||
| 2 | 1 | 05HPC8 | P8 driver complete (with screws) |
| 1 | 05HPC8R/K | Recone Kit 8″ (with screws) | |
| 1 | 05NHP8R/K | HF diaphragm P8 (with screws) | |
| 3 | 2 | 05RUBGRD01 | Plastic Pad Black |
| 2 | 05RUBGRD01-PW | Plastic Pad White | |
| 2 | 05SPK01 | Speakon NL4 complete (with screws) | |
| 5 | 1 | 05P8UA-PW | Complete grille Touring White (with fasteners) |
| 1 | 05P8UA | Complete grille Touring Black (with fasteners) | |
| 1 | 05P8UA-I | Complete grille Instal Black (with fasteners) | |
| 1 | 05P8UA-IPW | Complete grille Instal White (with fasteners) |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
P8 WITH NEXO ELECTRONICS
| Model | P8 |
|---|---|
| Frequency range (±6dB) | 66 Hz — 20 kHz |
| Peak SPL Level (1m) | 129dB Peak |
| Operating voltage | 40Vrms (105Vpeak) |
| HF dispersion (according to horns) | 100°x100° (default) – 110°x60° (optional) |
| Crossover Frequency | 66Hz — 85Hz — 120Hz |
| Nominal Impedance | 80 |
SPECIFICATIONS
| Model | P8 |
|---|---|
| Components | lx Coaxial LF 8″ 80 long excursion & Neodymium HF 1.5″ – 80 |
| Material | Custom-made bent plywood of Baltic birch and poplar |
| Finish | Black or white structural paint |
| Front finish | P8: Magnelis® steel front grille + Back mesh |
P8-TIS: Black or white acoustic fabric fitted front Magnelis® steel grille
Fittings| Handle on both sides
Threaded inserts on the back and on both sides for connection of mounting
accessories
Stand fitting on both sides (35mm / 1″3/8)
Connector| 4x NL4, 4 poles connectors; 2 at the back and 1 on each side
Weight| 12 kg / 26.5 lb
Dimensions| 
USER NOTES
NEXO S.A..
Parc d’activité de la Dame Jeanne
F-60128 PLAILLY
Tel: +33 3 44 99 00 70
Fax: +33 3 44 99 00 30
E-mail: [email protected]
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