Upgrading the PMC8-2 to an XBD monitor system offers huge benefits for all demanding professionals

PMC's XBD configuration combines the PMC8-2 full-range midfield monitor with the PMC8-2 SUB subwoofer, forming a speaker that is seamlessly integrated with the sub. As with smaller active XBD systems, the PMC8-2 XBD configuration offers an impressive 6dB increase in bass capability over the main speaker alone.

In an XBD configuration, the audio input signal is connected to the PMC8-2 monitor and transmitted to the subwoofer via the digital 'through' output. Once in XBD mode, sophisticated DSP engines in each cabinet ensure perfect acoustic matching of the two units, creating stunning performance with the option for additional enhancements made with the intuitive SoundAlign™ web interface.

PMC's SoundAlign software

The SoundAlign web interface is a highly intuitive and responsive means of controlling and configuring our active near-field and mid-field DSP monitors (and the two associated subwoofers). Each monitor speaker incorporates an internal web server accessible via a standard wired Ethernet connection using any typical web browser on a smartphone, tablet, PC or Mac.

Speakers can be controlled individually or in defined groups of multiple speakers (up to 16), and all DSP menu functions and parameters can be viewed and adjusted, with configuration settings stored and recalled instantly as presets or copied between the speakers. Facilities are provided for setting input format and level, boundary mode correction, delay and polarity options, plus an EQ section with interactive graphical display offering five parametric bands and high and low shelf sections.

The SoundAlign interface also makes it very simple to upload new firmware to all selected speakers when necessary, and a group filter mode allows defined subsets of speakers to be displayed and controlled completely separately from other groups - a Brilliant feature in complex multi-room installations or with multi-channel speaker arrays.

A dedicated network is not required - the speakers can be connected to any standard LAN as SoundAlign data coexists seamlessly with network traffic (no Internet access required). Alternatively, individual speakers can be configured by connecting a standard Ethernet cable directly to a PC or Mac's Ethernet port, or using the controls on the rear panel.

Advanced Transmission Line Technology (ATL) delivers cleaner, deeper bass

Delivers deeper bass and greater output in smaller cabinets, delivering rich, full sound at any listening level. And because the ATL's bass extension doesn't vary with volume levels, low frequencies are well-defined and always balanced, even when listening at low volume.

Mitigates problematic frequencies and eliminates duct noise that can mask the midrange in other types of monitor speaker designs. As a result, you'll find it easier to position, for example, vocals and solo instruments in a mix, allowing you to achieve an ideal balance that translates to the world outside your studio.

Laminair aerodynamic ventilation for superior performance

PMC's Advanced Transmission Line (ATL) moves air at high speed, generating different pressures. Reducing resistance, increasing efficiency and eliminating air noise are important aspects of improving performance. PMC's Laminair ventilation achieves this goal by utilizing aerodynamic principles borrowed from the high-performance engineering of F1 and Le Mans race cars, creating a smooth laminar flow at the driveline exit. The combination of ATL and Laminair technology results in superior bass timing and an ultra-wide dynamic range, which helps PMC speakers deliver extremely natural sound and perform with complete composure at any volume.

CHARACTERISTICS:

Three-Way, Dual-Enclosure, Mid-Field Active Reference Monitor with ATL™ Bass Loading
Frequency response: 25Hz - 25kHz (- 3dB at 1m in total space, on axis)
State-of-the-art Class D amplifiers: HF 400W, MF 400W, LF 2 x 400W, SUB(XBD) 2 x 400W
AES3 analog/digital input (16/24-bit, 18 to 192kHz sampling rate)
Digital 'through' output (AES3 24 bits, 96kHz)
SoundAlign™ network control interface for individual or group equalization and settings
Sophisticated DSP crossover, speaker protection, equalization and delay/polarity options
Optional dedicated 19" floor stands translate

PMC's PMC8-2 XBD includes the following components:

• Two PMC8-2 Active Monitors: These are the system's main speakers, designed to provide accurate and detailed frequency response across all frequency ranges. They feature state-of-the-art Class-D amplifiers for each driver (HF, MF and LF) and offer a total power of 1200W (HF 200W, MF 200W, LF 400W each).

• Two PMC8-2 SUB Active Subwoofers: These subwoofers are designed to provide powerful, extended bass response. Each subwoofer also has a 400W Class-D amplifier for the bass driver.

• 'XBD' DSP mode: This mode allows perfect integration of monitors and subwoofers, maximizing bass headroom by 6dB.

• SoundAlign™ Control Interface: This interface allows you to adjust the PMC8-2 XBD system's equalization, crossover, driver protection, and delay/polarity options settings.

• Optional 19" Floor Stands: These stands are offered as an option to stably position monitors and subwoofers on the floor.