The 8XTi cabinet is the most compact coaxial model of the L-ACOUSTICS® Architectural Series and operates on a frequency bandwidth of 65 Hz to 20 kHz. This response can be lowered to 32 Hz with the addition of the SB18i subwoofer.

The 8XTi enclosure contains a 1.5’’ diaphragm compression driver coaxially-loaded (for HF directivity control) by an 8’’ low frequency transducer in a bass-reflex tuned enclosure. The internal passive crossover network uses proprietary third order filters. The linearization and protection of the transducers is defined by the drive parameters contained in the amplified controllers.

The coaxial transducer arrangement produces a 100° axi-symmetric directivity output along with a smooth tonal response free of any secondary lobes over the entire frequency range.

The wedge-shaped and streamlined cabinetry, its rigging and colour options make the 8XTi suited to the permanent installation applications where visual constraints require a discreet integration and colour-matching according to architect specifications.

Made of high grade Baltic birch plywood, the cabinet features 4 M6 inserts for Omnimount® 30.0 series fixtures and can be either mounted with the complementary pole-mount socket EMBi or the ETR8XTi bracket for flown applications.The 8XTi is driven by the L-ACOUSTICS® amplified controllers in the following modes:

• ‘‘FULL RANGE’’ mode for standalone use of 8XTi at nominal bandwidth ([8XT_FR], [8XT_FI] or [8XT_MO] presets)
• ‘‘HIGH-PASS’’ mode with 100 Hz high-pass filter to possibly associate the complementary SB18i subwoofer (same presets as above with ‘‘_100’’ extension)
• ‘‘HYBRID’’ mode for hybrid configurations featuring the complementary SB18i subwoofer ([8XT_SB18] preset)

For each mode a distinction is drawn between [FRONT], [FILL] and [MONITOR] presets as they respectively match front of house, distributed applications and half-space loading operating conditions. The performances of the 8XTi enclosure depend upon the choice of preset and physical system configuration.

The XTi Architectural Series point-source technology is particularly valuable in distributed sound reinforcement applications where most listeners are located off the system axis. It is suited to distributed applications in semi-reverberant spaces where a single reflected source offers a more coherent radiation field with less reflected virtual sources than a traditional dual horn-woofer combination.

Point-source systems are also adapted to proximity applications such as stage monitoring, front-fills and under-balcony fills. Their radiation characteristics yield excellent phase response, total wavefront coherency at all frequencies, and axi-symetrical directivity which produces identical coverage patterns in both the horizontal and vertical planes and a sound field stable over the entire frequency spectrum. The result is a natural, studio monitor sound quality and the aural sensation of transparent sound and an even sonic performance within the enclosure beamwidth.

• 65 - 20k Hz ([8XT_FR] preset)

• 100° Axi-symmetric

• 127 dB ([8XT_FI] preset)

• 280 W ([8XT_FI] preset)

• LF: 1 x 8’’ weather-resistant transducer
• HF: 1 x 1.5’’ diaphragm compression driver
• Nominal impedance: 8 ohms

• H x W x D: 421 x 250 x 269 mm - 16.6 x 9.8 x 10.6 in
• Weight (net): 11 kg - 24 lb
• Wedge angle: 30° or 40° with regard to vertical
• Connectors: 2 x 4-point Speakon®
• Material: 15 mm Baltic birch plywood
• Standard Finish: Grey-brown RAL 8019® (8XTi), pure white RAL 9010® (8XTiW)
• Custom Finish: RAL code on special order
• Front: polyester powder-coated steel grill, Airnet® acoustically neutral fabric
• Rigging: Omnimount® compatibility, optional ETR8XTi bracket and EMBi pole mount socket

• Full range 2 way passive enclosure, 55 Hz - 20 kHz bandwidth.

• Full range 2 way passive enclosure, 65 Hz - 20 kHz bandwidth.

• Rigging brackets with 10° angular increments for 12XTi and 8XTi

• Pole mount socket for 12XTi and 8XTi

• Amplified Controllers with DSP library.
• Remote control software.

• Acoustical and mechanical simulation software dedicated to L-ACOUSTICS® products.

• WST® and point source balloon files exportable from SOUNDVISION for use in CATT®.
• GLL files available for EASE® 4.2 and higher versions.

• 2 200-seat octagonal sanctuary
• 7 8XTi mounted to the front of the stage, below the stage lip, for frontfill

• 1 250 seats
• 2 8XTi surround effects

• 400 seats
• 2 8XTi flowned

• Capacity 400
• 7 8XTi distributed
• 4 12XTi distributed

• 30 000 capacity
• 32 8XTi distributed
• 8  12XTi distributed

• 8XTi distributed