AUDAC HS208MK2 – IP54 8" Full-Range 2-Way Horn Loudspeaker

What is the AUDAC HS208MK2 8" horn loudspeaker?

The AUDAC HS208MK2 is an 8" full-range, 2-way horn loudspeaker built for long-throw speech and music projection in fixed indoor and outdoor installations. It handles 150 W continuous (AES) power at 8 Ω, with 97 dB sensitivity and 123 dB maximum SPL. An IP54 ingress protection rating and a narrow 40° x 40° coverage pattern make it a practical choice for sports facilities, campuses, theme parks and event spaces where sound has to reach distant listening areas.

How does the AUDAC HS208MK2 8" horn loudspeaker work?

The HS208MK2 pairs a 1.3" compression driver with an 8" high-output woofer through a passive built-in crossover at 1.5 kHz, giving a 100 Hz – 18 kHz response (±3 dB) with clear, intelligible speech at low distortion. Its 40° horizontal and 40° vertical coverage concentrates energy on the target area, which is why AUDAC positions the HS series as a long-throw public address solution. The enclosure is a multi-layer glass composite with a textured EPDM black coating, and the front is a powder-coated aluminium grill with a lining. AUDAC places acoustic foam behind the grill to keep rain out of the driver, and the cabinet carries an IP54 rating for locations where humidity or moisture are present. Two heavy-duty speakON NLT4MPBAG connectors allow the signal to be linked through to additional cabinets. As an 8 Ω loudspeaker, it is driven from a low-impedance power amplifier channel. Where a 70/100 V distributed line or a higher IP65 rating is required, AUDAC recommends the HS208TMK2 instead. Mounting is done with the optional MBK208MK2 wall mounting bracket, and the MBK200PM pole mount adapter lets the bracket attach to a pole.

What are the key features of the AUDAC HS208MK2 8" horn loudspeaker?

• 2-way horn design — A 1.3" compression driver and an 8" high-output woofer deliver full-range sound without a separate subwoofer for speech and background music.
• Long-throw 40° x 40° coverage — The narrow dispersion pattern projects sound over long distances and limits spill into adjacent areas.
• 150 W continuous power — The loudspeaker handles 150 W AES, 300 W program and 600 W peak power at 8 Ω.
• 123 dB maximum SPL — With 97 dB sensitivity, a single cabinet can cover large open areas such as stands and plazas.
• IP54 ingress protection — The rating and internal acoustic foam make the cabinet suitable for environments with humidity or moisture.
• Glass composite enclosure — A multi-layer glass composite cabinet with textured EPDM coating stands up to fixed in- and outdoor installation.
• speakON linkthrough — Two weatherproof heavy-duty speakON connectors allow several cabinets to be daisy-chained.
• Wide operating temperature — The cabinet is specified for operation from -4 °F to 122 °F (-20 °C to +50 °C).

Where is the AUDAC HS208MK2 8" horn loudspeaker typically used?

• Sports facilities and stadium stands
• Theme parks and museums
• Corporate campuses and outdoor event spaces
• Multi-purpose rooms and large halls

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