Robust and versatile monitoring system capable of handling a wide range of music and audio production applications with excellence

By adding the PMC8 SUB to the PMC6, the system is transformed into an XBD system, which is known for offering an extended and enhanced bass response. This results in more powerful and accurate reproduction of bass frequencies, providing a more immersive and immersive listening experience.

In the case of the PMC6, the bass response of the resulting XBD monitor combination is extended from 39Hz to 25Hz – offering authentic midfield monitor performance in a compact installation – and the speaker becomes a true three-way design. Additionally, because the mid-bass driver no longer handles the lower bass frequencies, distortion is reduced, headroom is extended, and mid-bass frequencies gain extra clarity, providing greater realism and depth to voices.

Setting up the PMC6 XBD system is simple; connect the input directly to the PMC6 and add an AES3 digital cable to transmit the monitor's main output signal to the PMC8 SUB. The two enclosures can be connected to a LAN network or directly to each other via their network ports. When you select the dedicated 'XBD' mode, the DSP seamlessly combines both units into a single, larger-scale display. Additional detailed settings can be made from the rear panel controls or using the intuitive browser-based SoundAlign™ software via the LAN connection, where both speakers appear as a single PMC6 XBD unit when connected.

With this configuration, you get a more powerful and versatile PMC6 XBD system capable of delivering extended bass response, greater midrange clarity, and a more immersive monitoring experience.

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:

3-Way Active Midfield Reference Monitor, Dual Enclosure, with ATL™ Bass Loading
Frequency response: 25Hz - 25kHz (- 3dB @1m, full space, on-axis)
State-of-the-art Class D amplifiers: HF 200W, LF 200W, SUB (XBD) 300W
AES3 analog/digital input (16/24 bits, 18 - 192kHz sampling rate)
Digital 'through' output (AES3, 24 bits, 96kHz)
SoundAlign™ network control interface for individual or group EQ and settings
Sophisticated DSP crossover, driver protection, EQ and delay/polarity options

PMC's PMC6 XBD includes the following components:

• A PMC6 Active Monitor: This is the main speaker of the PMC6 XBD system, designed to provide an accurate and detailed frequency response. It features a high-quality Class-D amplifier for each driver (HF, MF and LF) and delivers a total power of 600W (HF 200W, MF 200W, LF 200W).

• One PMC8-2 SUB Active Subwoofer: This subwoofer is designed to extend the system's bass response. It has a 300W Class-D amplifier for the bass driver.

• 'XBD' DSP Mode: This mode allows seamless integration of the PMC6 monitor with the PMC8-2 SUB subwoofer, providing enhanced bass extension.

• SoundAlign™ Control Interface: This interface allows you to adjust the PMC6 XBD system's equalization, crossover, driver protection, and delay/polarity options settings.