Biamp Community W2-218 Full-Range 2-Way 8-Inch Compact System (Black) - 911.1338.900
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Biamp Community W2-218 Full-Range 2-Way 8-Inch Compact System (Blac...
Product Overview
The Biamp Community W2-218 is a compact, weather-resistant two-way full-range loudspeaker with an 8-inch carbon-fiber LF driver and a 1-inch HF compression driver. It delivers high-quality music and voice reproduction for permanent indoor and outdoor installations. Relevant searches include compact weather-resistant loudspeaker, all-weather install speaker, and 8-inch two-way outdoor speaker.
Product Description
The W2-218 is a compact two-way full-range system featuring an 8-inch carbon-fiber LF driver and a 1-inch HF compression driver with a weather-resistant, non-metallic polyimide diaphragm. Ferrofluid-cooled drivers improve heat transfer for higher power handling and reduced distortion. The enclosure and faceplate are multi-layer glass composite for extreme structural strength, a three-layer Weather-Stop grille of stainless steel mesh and open-cell foam protects internal components, and all exposed hardware is stainless steel or powder-coated aluminum. A weather-resistant stainless steel mounting yoke is included and the finish is black.
Key Features
- All-weather enclosure — A multi-layer glass composite curvilinear enclosure provides extreme structural strength for permanent installation.
- Ferrofluid-cooled drivers — Ferrofluid cooling improves heat transfer for higher power handling and reduced distortion.
- Weather-Stop grille — A three-layer Weather-Stop grille of stainless steel mesh and foam protects internal components.
- High-power passive crossover — A high-power passive crossover with a 2 kHz crossover frequency manages driver handoff.
- Stainless steel hardware — Stainless steel and powder-coated aluminum hardware plus an included mounting yoke resist corrosion.
Typical Applications
- House of worship
- Auditorium
- Multi-purpose room
Technical Specifications
| Format | Two-way, full-range |
| Operating Range | 70 Hz - 18 kHz |
| Frequency Response | 90 Hz - 15 kHz (+/-3 dB) |
| Dispersion (-6 dB) | 80 H x 60 V |
| Maximum SPL @ 1m | 114 dB continuous / 121 dB peak |
| Crossover Frequency | 2 kHz |
| Sensitivity (1W/1m) | 93 dB (125 Hz - 13 kHz) |
| Max Power Handling | 125W RMS, 300W program |
| Impedance | Nominal 8 ohms / Min. 3.5 ohms @ 15.3 kHz |
| Transducers | LF 8"; HF 1" |
| Enclosure | Hand-laminated fiberglass |
| Grille | Three-layer Weather-Stop |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 9.25" x 15.5" x 10.13" |
| Net Weight | 18.6 lbs |
| Finish | Black |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the W2-218 suitable for outdoor use?
Yes. Its glass composite enclosure, Weather-Stop grille, and stainless steel hardware are engineered for all-weather permanent installation.
Does it include 70V/100V capability?
No. This model is low-impedance; the W2-218T offers a built-in 70V/100V autoformer.
Is a mounting bracket included?
Yes. A weather-resistant stainless steel mounting yoke is supplied.
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