Meyer Sound Ashby-8C-8" In-Ceiling Active Speaker with ATTN (Black) - 09.260.001.04

Product Overview

The Meyer Sound Ashby-8C is a self-powered 8-inch in-ceiling loudspeaker built for distributed audio systems that demand accurate music reproduction and high speech intelligibility. Engineered on Meyer Sound's IntelligentDC platform, it delivers a deeper low end and higher SPL than most in-ceiling loudspeakers of comparable size. A smooth, consistent 100° conical coverage pattern lets fewer units cover a larger area, reducing system count and cost. This black-finish model includes an onboard attenuator (ATTN) for local level adjustment during commissioning.

Product Description

The Ashby-8C pairs onboard Class-D amplification with sophisticated signal processing to deliver the flat frequency and phase response characteristic of Meyer Sound loudspeakers. A 0.75-inch metal-dome tweeter is mounted concentrically over an 8-inch cone driver in a coaxial layout that maximizes wave-guide surface for even directivity. Balanced audio and 48 V DC power arrive over a single composite cable from a Meyer Sound MPS IntelligentDC power supply, enabling long, light-gauge cable runs without conduit under NEC Class 2 wiring. The zinc-plated steel back-can is fire-rated for air-handling plenum spaces, and the low-profile perforated steel grille blends discreetly into finished ceilings. For smaller rooms or tighter loudspeaker spacing, the Meyer Sound Ashby-5C provides the same IntelligentDC architecture in a 5-inch format, and the broader range is available in the Meyer Sound collection. This unit is the black, attenuator-equipped configuration.

Key Features

• Onboard Attenuator — An integrated ATTN control allows local output level adjustment at the loudspeaker during system commissioning.
• Self-Powered Design — Onboard Class-D amplification with a total output power of 440 W peak eliminates external amplifier channels.
• Coaxial Transducer — A 0.75-inch dome tweeter mounted concentrically over an 8-inch cone driver delivers point-source coherence across the coverage area.
• Wide Conical Coverage — A consistent 100° conical pattern allows fewer loudspeakers to cover a larger floor area at even level.
• High SPL-to-Size Ratio — Linear peak SPL reaches 114 dB with 19 dB crest factor (M-noise) from a compact enclosure.
• IntelligentDC Power and Audio — Balanced audio and 48 V DC power travel over a single composite cable from an MPS power supply, supporting long, light-gauge runs.
• Plenum-Rated Enclosure — The zinc-plated steel back-can is fire-rated to UL 2043 for air-handling ceiling spaces.
• Low Distortion — THD, IM, and TIM are specified at less than 0.02% for clean speech and music reproduction.

Typical Applications

• Conference rooms and boardrooms requiring high-quality distributed program and voice reproduction
• House of worship sanctuaries and multi-purpose rooms needing wide, even ceiling coverage
• Commercial meeting spaces and all-hands rooms with distributed audio and paging
• Training rooms and government spaces where intelligible speech is critical

Technical Specifications

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the ATTN designation mean?
This configuration includes an onboard attenuator that allows the installer to set the output level locally at the loudspeaker, which is useful when balancing zones during commissioning.

Does the Ashby-8C require a separate amplifier?
No. The Ashby-8C is self-powered, but it requires a Meyer Sound MPS-488HP or MPS-482HP IntelligentDC power supply to deliver 48 V DC and balanced audio.

How many Ashby-8C units can one power supply drive?
One MPS-488HP can power up to 16 Ashby-8C loudspeakers (2 per channel), and one MPS-482HP can power up to 4 Ashby-8C loudspeakers (2 per channel).

Can the Ashby-8C be installed in a plenum ceiling?
Yes. The zinc-plated steel back-can is fire-rated to UL 2043 for installation in air-handling spaces.

Is this product covered by a warranty?
Yes. It is covered under Meyer Sound's standard product warranty. For details, please contact us.