Community MX8 User manual

M-CLASS
MX8 STAGE MONITOR
MX10 STAGE MONITOR
OWNER’S GUIDE

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EC STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY
This document confirms that the range of products of Community Professional Loudspeakers bearing the CE label meets all
of the requirements in the EMC directive 89/336/EEC laid down by the Member States Council for adjustment of legal
requirements. Furthermore, the products comply with the rules and regulations referring to the electromagnetic compatibility
of devices from 30-August-1995.
The Community Professional Loudspeaker products bearing the CE label comply with the following harmonized or national
standards: DIN EN 55013:08-1991, DIN EN 55020:05-1995, DIN EN 55082-1:03-1993
The authorized declaration and compatibility certification resides with the manufacturer and can be viewed upon request. The
responsible manufacturer is the company:
Community Light & Sound
333 East Fifth Street
Chester, PA 19013 USA
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Chester, PA USA March 2011
FIND THE LATEST ONLINE
Community is always available at http://www.communitypro.com
for the latest version of this manual and the most recent product information.
TRANSFERABLE WARRANTY “(LIMITED)”
VALID IN THE USA ONLY
The M-Class MX8 and MX10 loudspeaker systems are designed and backed by Community Professional
Loudspeakers. For complete warranty information within the USA please refer to the Warranty Card enclosed
with the product. Please call 610-876-3400 to locate your nearest Authorized Field Service Station.
For Factory Service call 610-876-3400. You must obtain a Return Authorization (R/A) number prior to the return
of your product for factory service.
WARRANTY INFORMATION AND SERVICE FOR
COUNTRIES OTHER THAN THE USA
To obtain specific warranty information and available service locations for countries other than the United States
of America, contact the authorized Community Distributor for your specific country or region.
PACKING LIST
(1) MX8 or MX10 Stage Monitor
(1) Warranty Card
(1) Owner’s Guide
SHIPPING DAMAGE
If the product is damaged during transit you must file a damage claim directly with the freight company. Be sure
to save the carton and packing materials, as damage claims can be denied if these materials are not retained. If
evidence of physical damage exists upon arrival, be cautious before signing a delivery acceptance receipt.
Often, the fine print will waive your right to file a claim for damage or loss after you sign it. Make sure that the
number of cartons shown on the freight documents have actually been delivered.

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The M-Class MX8 and MX10 stage monitors are designed to be affordable, yet highly effective for a wide range of
demanding applications such as houses of worship, scholastic and corporate auditoriums, nightclubs, and numerous
other venues that require clarity of speech, musicality, and high power output. The MX8 and MX10 feature a low
profile design that does not visually dominate the stage. Both models utilize advanced co-axial drivers to provide true
point-source acoustical output—a highly desirable characteristic for loudspeakers that are used in close proximity to
microphones.
The LF and HF sections utilize separate magnetic structures for maximum efficiency and freedom from
intermodulation distortion. The low frequency cones employ Community’s patented Carbon Ring Cone Technology™
which increases the effective area of the cone, while mechanically reinforcing the critical juncture between the cone
and the surround for greater durability and longer life span.
The MX8 and MX10 feature exceptionally high sensitivity, permitting the use of
smaller power amplifiers to obtain very high output levels. Precision engineered
internal crossovers eliminate the need for bi-amplification, further reducing the
overall system cost. Characterized by a smooth, flat frequency response
coupled with low distortion, both models provide exceptional resistance to
feedback. The Tru-Phase™ high frequency waveguide affords precision pattern
control to avoid acoustic hot-spots on the stage, thereby greatly simplifying the
task of the personnel who mix monitors. Community’s Uniform Voicing
Technology ensures that the two models are virtually interchangeable with one
another, though greater acoustic output and extended low frequency
reproduction can be expected from the larger MX10.
Compact, lightweight, attractive, and durable, the MX8 and
MX10 are exceptional stage monitors available in black or
white finishes. A single rear Ergo-Grip handle offers
convenience for portable applications.
Optional yoke mounting brackets for flush mounting an MX8 or
MX10 monitor tightly against a wall or ceiling are sold
separately (part no. MX-Y8 and MX-Y10). Corner mounting is
also possible when the yoke is mounted vertically and the
loudspeaker horizontally with the bottom and rear of the
enclosure against adjacent walls, further aided by the
convenient location of the input panel on the bottom rear of the
loudspeaker enclosure. The brackets are also available in
black or white finishes to match the loudspeaker color.
The M-Class MX8 and MX10 stage monitors are the perfect complement to any of Community’s Front of House
systems including the ENTASYS column line-array, powerful iBOX and Solutions product lines, and the versatile
VERIS Series.
Rear image showing input panel
and Ergo-GripTM handle.
MX8
MX10

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MX8/MX10 LOUDSPEAKER SPECIFICATIONS*
MODEL MX8 MX10
Loudspeaker Type: Two-way, full-range 8-inch coaxial
floor monitor, passive crossover
Two-way, full-range 10-inch coaxial
floor monitor, passive crossover
Operating Range: 80 Hz to 18 kHz
90 Hz to 16 kHz (+/-3dB)
70 Hz to 18 kHz
90 Hz to 16 kHz (+/-4dB)
Max Input Ratings: 150W continuous / 375W program 200W continuous / 500W program
Sensitivity 1W/1m: 96.4 dB SPL
(125 Hz to 12.5 kHz, 1/3 octave)
99 dB SPL
(125 Hz to 12.5 kHz. 1/3 octave)
Maximum Output: 117 dB SPL 122 dB SPL
Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms 8 ohms
Nominal –6dB Beamwidth: 115° Conical 100° Conical
Input Connection: (2) Paralleled Neutrik™ NL4MP
(pins 1+ & 1-) internally looped to
(1) two terminal barrier strip
(2) Paralleled Neutrik™ NL4MP
(pins 1+ & 1-) internally looped to
(1) two terminal barrier strip
Handles: (1) Ergo-GripTM rear pocket handle (1) Ergo-GripTM rear pocket handle
Required Accessory: 24 dB/Octave 100 Hz high pass filter 24dB/Octave 90 Hz high pass filter
Optional Accessory: MX-Y8 Yoke mounting wall bracket MX-Y10 Yoke mounting wall bracket
Dimensions—Height:
Width (front):
Depth:
10.4 inches (263 mm)
10.8 inches (275 mm)
14.5 inches (367 mm)
10.8 inches (275 mm)
12.6 inches (321 mm)
16.5 inches (419 mm)
Weight: 17 lbs (8 kg) 22 lbs (10 kg)
Shipping Weight: 23 lbs (11 kg) 29 lbs (14 kg)
*Community strives to improve its products on a continual basis. Specifications may therefore be subject to change without notice.
Community Professional Loudspeakers
333 East Fifth Street
Chester, PA 19013-4511 USA
TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]
www.communitypro.com
© 2011 All Rights Reserved
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Modern professional power amplifiers are capable of delivering lethal voltages. Installation and service personnel
must be cautious to ensure that all amplifiers are disconnected from the AC Mains supply whenever such
personnel might potentially come in contact with un-insulated wiring.
When installing the bracket and loudspeaker, or otherwise suspending the loudspeaker by any other means,
it is essential to adhere to safe rigging and construction practices. Installation of loudspeakers should only be
performed by trained and qualified personnel and it is strongly recommended that a licensed and certified
professional structural engineer approve the mounting design.
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