Alto Professional TX8 280-Watt 8-Inch 2-Way Active Loudspeaker

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TX8 280-Watt 8-Inch 2-Way Active Loudspeaker

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TX8 280-Watt 8-Inch 2-Way Active Loudspeaker
TX8 280-Watt 8-Inch 2-Way Active Loudspeaker
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Experience power, performance, and portability.

The TX8 Active Loudspeaker from Alto comes equipped with efficient, bi-amped Class D amplification that pumps out a generous 280 Watts of peak power. An exacting electronic crossover ensures smooth frequency response from the 8" low-frequency driver and 1" high-frequency compression driver. Bass porting offers extended low-end response, while the steel grille adds extra protection.

Ready for Anything
Built to travel, the road-ready TX Series is both lightweight and portable. Trapezoid cabinet contouring makes either upright or wedge-monitor placement a snap. A pole-mount socket and a comfortable handle are conveniently built in. Create a custom setup using the Link output to chain multiple cabinets together. For the musician, DJ, or live-sound provider craving professional audio reproduction, The TX Series delivers impressive, dynamic sound night after night.

Applications

Small/Mid-sized PA systems
Gymnasiums, fitness centers, and dance studios
Houses of worship
Bars, restaurants, clubs
Mobile DJ systems
Special events, presentations, and weddings

Features:
  • 280 Watts peak / 140 Watts continuous power

  • Efficient Class-D power amp, bi-amplified

  • 8" LF woofer with 1.5" voice coil

  • 1" titanium diaphragm HF compression driver with 1" voice coil

  • Balanced XLR Mic/Line Input and Link Output

  • Precision electronic crossover

  • Integrated analog limiter and overload protection circuitry

  • Lightweight, portable design

  • Integrated 36mm speaker pole socket

  • Main or wedge monitor operation

  • Designed in the USA

Technical Information:

System Type: 2-way active ported speaker
LF Driver: 8" woofer, 1.5" voice coil
HF Driver: 1" titanium diaphragm, 1" voice coil
Amplifier: Class D SMPS, 280 watts peak
Horn Coverage: 90 deg H x 45 deg V
Frequency Response (-3dB): 75 Hz 20 kHz
Crossover Frequency: 2.5 kHz
Max SPL: 113 dB at 1m
Connector: XLR Mic/Line Input and XLR Link Output
External Controls: Volume control / Power ON with green
LED / Clip Limiter with red LED
Electronic Protection: Thermal / Overload / Analog Limiter / Compressor
Power Supply: 110V-240V ~ 50/60Hz
Enclosure Construction: Injection-molded polypropylene enclosure, multi-angle for main or monitor applications, metal grille, rubber feet, 1 handle on top
Mounting: 36mm standard pole mount
Dimensions (HxWxD): 16.5 x 10.6 x 9.4 in / 420 x 270 x 240 mm
Net weight: 12.2 lbs / 5.53 kg

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Alto TX-8 speaker 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Tiny and featherlight, yet very powerful and clear sound as long as you don't overload it with bass. I use it for keys, in conjunction with a small bass amp. .
Posted by anonymous on Mar 18, 2017
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The Alto TX-8 powered speaker is a great value. I recommend them with one caveat: external EQ may be needed. I have a pair of TX-8s for keyboard amplification. If I run them directly from the keyboard (Roland VR-09), the bass distorts at high volume. If I run the keyboard through a mixer, rolling off the bass a bit they sound great, full range and very clear in the upper registers, with lots of power. I run a sub woofer for the lower frequencies. If you are not going to run a sub woofer, I'd recommend looking at the 10" or 12" versions of this speaker. Suggestion to ALTO: add a low frequency rolloff switch to the TX-8, so users are not reliant on external EQ to prevent bass distortion.
Posted by Steve G. on Mar 12, 2017
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