Product Overview
The Community C8 Commercial Design series ceiling loudspeaker provides high quality paging and musical performance. Uniform voicing throughout the Commercial Design Series means that the C8 can be combined with other models of the Commercial Design Series without compromising consistency from zone to zone. Community’s proprietary Tru-Phase™ waveguide produces a consistently wide conical polar response up to 16 kHz. The genuine coaxial design uses separate magnets for the LF and HF drivers for reduced distortion and industry-leading sensitivity, thereby permitting up to 3 dB greater output level while requiring up to half the amplification power of competing products. Exclusive Drop-Stop™ tabs allow single-handed placement to speed installation and reduce labor time. Drop-Stop’s spring-loaded legs support the back can so that the installer no longer needs to hold the can against the tile while tightening the clamps. The front-face wattage selector switch enables quick adjustment of 70V/100V tap levels. A variety of installation accessories are available to accommodate different ceiling materials.
Community C8 Features:
- High intelligibility with exceptional uniform coverage
- Consistent, wide dispersion up to 16 kHz
- True coaxial loudspeakers with HF compression drivers
- Tru-Phase™ high-frequency waveguide
- Spring loaded Drop-Stop™ installation assistant tabs support the back can on the included rails simplify installation
- Uniquely designed tile bridge support rails prevent ceiling tile sagging
- External loop-through Euroblock connectors
- Rear cover with integrated cable clamp (strain relief) and optional conduit knockout
- Face-mounted adjustable tap position selector switch
- Selectable 8 ohm or 70V/100V operation
Community C8 Specifications:
- Loudspeaker Type: Two-way, full-range, coaxial ceiling loudspeaker, 8 Ohm or 70V/100V operation
- Operating Range: 65 Hz - 13.5 kHz (-10 dB)
- Frequency Response: 100 Hz - 12.5 kHz (-3 dB)
- Max Input Ratings (8 Ohm): 60W continuous, 150W program, 21.9 volts RMS, 43.8 volts momentary peak
- Transformer Taps:
- 70V: 30W, 15W, 7.5W, 3.75W, and 8 Ohm selectable
- 100V: 30W, 15W, 7.5W, and 8 Ohm selectable
- Distortion:
- 500 Hz, 10% Full Power: 0.62% 2nd Harmonic, 0.27% 3rd Harmonic
- 500 Hz, 1% Full Power: 0.33% 2nd Harmonic, 0.07% 3rd Harmonic
- 2 kHz, 10% Full Power: 0.83% 2nd Harmonic, 0.88% 3rd Harmonic
- 2 kHz, 1% Full Power: 0.49% 2nd Harmonic, 0.38% 3rd Harmonic
- 8 kHz, 10% Full Power: 2.17% 2nd Harmonic, 0.15% 3rd Harmonic
- 8 kHz, 1% Full Power: 0.73% 2nd Harmonic, 0.06% 3rd Harmonic
- Sensitivity (1W/1m): 91 dB SPL (100 Hz to 12.5 kHz 1/3 octave bands); 91 dB SPL (250 Hz to 4 kHz speech range)
- Maximum Output:
- 8 Ohms: 109 dB SPL / 115 dB SPL (peak)
- 70V: 106 dB SPL / 112 dB SPL (peak)
- 100V: 106 dB SPL / 112 dB SPL (peak)
- Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms
- Minimum Impedance: 7.6 ohms @ 200 Hz
- Nominal Coverage: 120º conical (1 kHz to 6 kHz +/- 70°); 120° conical (500 Hz to 6 kHz +/-70°)
- Axial Q / DI: 4.7 / 6.6, 500 Hz to 6 kHz
- Crossover Frequency: 2 kHz
- Recommended Signal Processing: 85 Hz, at 24 dB per octave high pass filter
- Drivers: LF 1x 8" cone, HF 1x 3/4" exit compression driver
- Driver Protection: Self-resetting solid state circuit breaker
- Input Connection: 4-pole Euroblock connector with two pair of non-interrupt parallel connections
- Controls: Front-face wattage / low impedance selector switch
- Enclosure: Corrosion-resistant zinc plated steel
- Finish: White
- Mounting/Rigging Provisions: 2 ABS mounting clamps with 1.75-inch grip range
- Grille: Powder coated steel with safety line, white finish, paintable
- Baffle: Reflex loaded UL 94V-0 rated ABS
- Safety Features: 2x safety hang points
- Safety Agency Ratings: ETL listed to comply with UL1480, UL2043 and CSA60065. Suitable for use in air handling spaces per NFPA 70 and NFPA 90.
- Required Accessories: Electronic high pass filter
- Supplied Accessories: Tile support bridge rails, grille, paint mask, cut-out template, flat screwdriver
- Optional Accessories:
- C8-CATR Can Adapter / Trim Ring (white)
- C8-GRL-B Black Grille
- C8-NCB New Construction Bracket
- Dimensions:
- Width: 11.30 inches (287.0 mm) bezel diameter
- Depth: 7.55 inches (191.8 mm) can depth
- Cutout Diameter: 10.35 inches (263.0 mm)
- Weight: 8.4 lbs (3.8 kg)
