dB Technologies DVA T8W 8-Inch 3-Way 700W Active Line Array Speaker, White

The most advanced incarnation of a string of successful line array systems that started with the DVA T4 and enhanced with DVA T12. Hard to believe that something so petite succeeded in packing such a mighty punch.

DVA T8 is a 3-way module equipped with an 8” bass reflex neodymium woofer, 1 horn loaded 6.5” midrange with a 2” voice coil and phase plug device, and two 1” drivers with constant directivity horn. These components have been optimally arranged to obtain a uniform 100° by 15° coverage per module. DVA T8 features a Class D 700 W RMS Digipro G2 digital amplifier and is capable to reach up to 132 dB SPL.

The system is equipped with a RDNET port which allows the system to be controlled and monitored remotely in real-time through the use of dBTechnologies Network control software.

Thanks to a rotary on the module’s rear panel, it is possible to select one among 9 different preset options plus a personal setting which can be saved.

This way, users adapt the module’s frequency response to aiming distance and to coupling with other modules within the same array, thus optimizing the sound in a consistent and balanced way, without the use of any external processors.

The module’s electronics and components are housed in a sturdy polypropylene box, reinforced with an internal anti-vibration metal structure which drastically reduces any resonance, allowing the cabinet to achieve an excellent acoustic response.

The reinforced polypropylene box, the selected components and a state-of-the-art amplifying technology come together to deliver an exceptional weight-performance ratio: in facts, each module of DVA T8 weights a mere 14.2 kg (31.3 lbs).

The unique feature of the DVA T series is the mechanical and acoustic compatibility between line array modules of the same family. This feature guarantees a great versatility in terms of both using and configuring the products.

Key Features

• 3-Way Active Speaker
• 700W RMS Digital Power Amp
• High-End 56-Bit DSP on Board
• 96khz Sampling Rate
• Network Ready with An Integrated RDNET Port
• Acoustically Compatible with DVA T12
• Mechanically Compatible with DVA T12

Technical Specifications

Acoustical data
Frequency Response <-6dB>
66 - 18.000 Hz
Max SPL
One Unit: 132 dB
HF
2x1”
Voice Coil HF
1.4”
Directivity
100 x 15 ° Single unit
MF
1x 6.5”
Voice Coil MF
2”
LF
8”
Voice Coil LF
2.5”
Amplifier
Amp Technology
Digipro G2
Amp Class
Class D
HF Amp
175 W RMS
MF Amp
175 W RMS
LF Amp
350 W RMS
Cooling
Convection
Processor
Controller
DSP 56 bit with double precision filters
AD/DA Converter
24 bit/96 kHz
System Presets
9, (8xHF and Low-mid correction)
Limiter
Dual Active Limiter
Multiband RMS, Peak, Thermal
Crossover Frequency MF-HF
1900 Hz
Slope MF-HF
24 dB/Octave
Crossover Frequency LF-MF
400 Hz
Slope LF-MF
24 dB/Octave
Input
Signal Input
1x XLR fem, Bal.
Signal Output
1x XLR male, Bal.
Network
RDnet remote control RJ45 connector IN/OUT
Power Socket
1x Powercon In
1x Powercon Out
Voltage Range
90 - 240 V
Mechanics
Housing
Polypropylen PP
Metal reinforced
Housing Design
Trapezoidal 15 Degrees
Rain Cover
Included
Rigging Points
Integrated rigging hardware
Width
580 mm (23.2 in)
Height
240 mm (9.6 in)
Depth
327 mm (13.08 in)
Weight
14.2 kg (31.3 lbs)