Apogee AFI-8 User manual

Driver Complement:
Low Frequency: One Apogee 15"(381mm) permanent magnet cone-
type driver is treated with a waterproofing compound, providing
resistance to moisture, and enabling long-term stability of cone
resonance and cone mass parameters; also treated with Ferrofluid®
for greater power handling capability, lower distortion, and control
of short-term impedance rise
High Frequency: One Apogee 3" (76mm) voice coil, 2" (51mm) exit
horn-loaded compression driver treated with Ferrofluid®for greater
power handling capability, lower distortion, and control of short-
term impedance rise
Input Connectors:
Barrier strip, screw type #8
Compatible Processors:
AFIMain Frame Controller Chassis (using either AFI-8/-8B/-8W/-
8WB Modules) or DLC24
Recommended Crossover (AFII-8B only):
Contact Apogee for full technical data on other DSP-based Processors
Handles:
Two handles – one top, one bottom – designed as an integral part of
the enclosure (no moving parts)
Grille:
Highly durable, quality finish on perforated steel (aluminum on SX version)
Rigging Hardware:
Fourteen rigging points, four each on top and bottom, two each on
both sides and rear, all backed with 16-gauge steel; points can be
type 3/8"-16 or M10 thread
Finish:
Textured high-strength black or white epoxy paint; other colors optional
Enclosure Type:
30° trapezoidal, optimally-vented bass
Cabinet Construction:
Multi-ply hardwood
Options/Accessories:
• AFI Controller Processor or DLC24 Digital Processor
• SX weather treatment for harsh environments
• Assorted rigging components
Contractor Series
Loudspeaker System
Engineering Data:
Description:
Format:
AFII-8/8W Passive/Two-way
AFII-8B/8WB Bi-amped/Two-way
Dispersion:
AFII-8/8B H: 60° x V: 40°
AFII-8W/8WB H: 90° x V: 40°
Frequency Response (1m on axis):
46 Hz to 20 kHz ± 3 dB
Max. SPL (@1m):
AFII-8 124 dB cont./130 dB peak
AFII-8B 125 dB cont./131 dB peak
PTML (peak transient mechanical limit):
AFII-8 141 dB
AFII-8B 142 dB
Sensitivity (1W @ 1m):
AFII-8 98 dB SPL/100 Hz to 4 kHz
AFII-8B LF: 99 dB SPL/100 Hz to 900 Hz
HF: 104 dB SPL/900 Hz to 5 kHz
Nominal Impedance:
8ohms, each driver
Max. Power Handling:
AFII-8 400 W cont./1600 W peak
AFII-8B LF: 400 W cont./1600 W peak
HF: 150 W cont./600 W peak
Dimensions:
front: 20.25"(515mm) W x 30.25"(769mm) H
rear: 13.3"(338mm) W x 30.25"(769mm) H
depth: 15.1"(384mm)
Weight:
77 lb. (35 kg)
The AFI-8is a fully arrayable loudspeaker
capable of filling large churches, theaters,
sports venues, and theme parks with clean,
articulate full bandwidth sound. Available with
a 60° x 40° or 90° x 40° high frequency horn
pattern insuring that the AFI-8 works
flawlessly in any room configuration. A bi-
amplified version is also available.
AFI-8
8W version pictured

©2006 Bogen Communications, Inc. 06/12
Specifications subject to change without notice. 55-0056-01D
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Measured in a free-field anechoic environment using a swept one-third octave input.
All polar measurements
obtained in a free-field
environment at 10° increments.
Polar Measurements AFI-8 (6 dB/division, normalized)
Polar Measurements AFI-8W (measurements for 63 Hz to 500 Hz are identical to the AFI-8)
Dimensional Drawings AFI-8 (dimensions in inches and millimeters)
Frequency Response AFI-8
Processor Notes:
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The AFI Controller consists of an analog Main Frame which accepts four voicing modules.
Modules are available for each of the different AFI loudspeaker types, with two module
bays required for bi-amplified speakers.
The DLC24 Digital Loudspeaker Controller is a digital engine with an analog surface. It
combines the most advanced technology available with intuitive interfaces to provide the
key elements that ensure optimal loudspeaker system performance and management in a
variety of live sound and fixed installation applications.
The controllers provide factory-set equalization curves to smooth the response, protective
limiting, and active crossovers (for bi-amplified models and subwoofers). Barrier strip
inputs and outputs are standard on the AFI Controller. XLR inputs and outputs are
standard on the DLC24.
12 dB/division
Hz (Frequency)