Highly Efficient Transducers
The HS8I studio monitors feature newly developed transducers that achieve incredibly smooth responses over a wide frequency range. The highly efficient 1'' dome tweeter further extends the usable frequency range while the 8'' cone utilises high-quality magnets to deliver well-defined low frequencies at any output level, with exceptionally low distortion.
Low Resonance Enclosure Design
The bass-reflex enclosure is constructed from a very dense and resilient MDF with a damped acoustic response that's perfectly suited for reference monitors. Drawing from over 100 years of piano design experience, Yamaha's HSI series engineers also utilised a traditional three-way mitered-joint technique. Common to architectural design, this construction method firmly anchors the corners of the enclosure and ensures superior durability while also helping to eliminate unwanted resonance that can influence overall sound.
Controls and Connectivity
All HSI series full-range monitors feature two response controls with detailed settings, allowing you to adapt the monitor's performance depending on the surface acoustics of your own studio or production room. Room Control is ideal for attenuating the unnatural, exaggerated low-end that can often occur when speakers are placed next to walls, while High Trim provides flexible control of high-frequency responses. With XLR and TRS input connections, the HSI studio monitors can accommodate a wide range of both balanced and unbalanced sources such as mixers, keyboards, audio interfaces and more.
Highlights
- New Installation Design with Flexible M8 Mounting Points
- Bi-Amplified Design with 120W Total Output
- 8'' Low-Frequency Driver and 1'' High-Frequency Tweeter
- Room Control and High Trim Response Controls
- XLR and TRS Inputs for Balanced and Unbalanced Audio Sources
Technical Specifications
- System Type: Bi-Amplified 2-Way Active Monitor
- Overall Frequency Response: 47Hz - 24kHz, -3dB
- 38Hz - 30kHz, -10dB
- Crossover Frequency: 2kHz
- Low-Frequency Driver: 8'' Cone
- High-Frequency Driver: 1'' Dome
- Output Power: 120W Total (Dynamic Power)
- LF: 75W, 4Ω
- HF: 45W, 8Ω
- Input Sensitivity/Impedance: -10dBu/10kΩ
- Input Connectors (Parallel):
- XLR-3-31 Type (Balanced)
- PHONE (Balanced)
- Controls:
- Level Control (+4dB, Center Click)
- High Trim Switch (±2dB at HF)
- Room Control Switch (0/-2/-4dB Under 500Hz
- Power Indicator: White LED
- Power Consumption: 60W
- Enclosure: Bass-Reflex
- Enclosure Material: MDF
- Mounting Points: Four Surfaces x 2 x M8 (120mm Pitch)
- Dimensions: 250mm x 390mm x 334mm (W x H x D)
- Weight: 10.7kg (23.6lbs)