DP5397-01a-DI

P8-I

User manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS ___________________________________________________________________ 2

WARNINGS ____________________________________________________________________________ 3
EQUIPMENT ___________________________________________________________________________ 4
DESCRIPTION __________________________________________________________________________ 5
PRESET _______________________________________________________________________________ 6
HF DIRECTIVITY ________________________________________________________________________ 8
CROSSOVER FREQUENCY _______________________________________________________________ 8
ACCESSORIES _________________________________________________________________________ 9
ARRAY EQ ____________________________________________________________________________ 11
MAINTENANCE ________________________________________________________________________ 12
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ___________________________________________________________ 14
USER NOTES _________________________________________________________________________ 15

EU Conformity declaration

We, NEXO SA
ZA DU PRE DE LA DAME JEANNE
60128 PLAILLY – France

Declare under our sole responsibility that the product Loudspeaker

Type P8
Serial number On the product

Is in conformity with the provisions of the following directive 2014/35/UE (Low Voltage Directive)
including all applicable amendments:

Applied rules and standards: EN 13155, EN 62368

Plailly, January, 2020 Joseph CARCOPINO, R&D Director

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 WARNINGS

WARNINGS

PRECAUTIONS
Do not open the speaker, do not try to disassemble it neither to modify it in any way. The system doesn’t include any user-
repairable part.
If the system seems to be malfunctioning or damaged, stop using it at once and have it repaired by a NEXO qualified technician.
Do not expose the system directly to the sun or to the rain, do not immerse it into fluids, do not place objects filled with liquid on the
system. If a liquid gets into the system, please have it inspected by a NEXO qualified technician.
The connection should be performed by qualified technician, by ensuring that power is off.
Operating temperature with temperate climate: 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104); -20°C à +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) for storage.

SAFETY INFORMATIONS
Read this manual before using the speaker.
Keep this manual available for further reference.
Observe all warnings and cautions.
Please check the NEXO Web site nexo-sa.com to get the most up-to-date version of this manual.
Ensure you are aware of the safety rules applying to rigging, stacking or installing on tripod or speaker stand. Failure to observe
these rules may expose persons to potential wounds or even death.
Only use the system with accessories specified by NEXO.
Please always consult a NEXO-accredited technician if the installation needs architectural works and observe following precautions:
Mounting Precautions:
- Please select screws and mounting location supporting 4 times the system weight.
- Do not expose the system to excessive dust, vibrations, to extreme cold or hot temperatures, to reduce the risk of
damaging components.
- Do not place the system in an unstable position: it could fall accidentally.
- If the system is used on a tripod, please ensure the tripod’s specifications are adapted and that its height does not exceed
1.40m/55”. Do not move the tripod with the system in position.
Connection and Powering Precautions:
- Unplug connected cables before moving the system.
- Power off the system before connecting the system.
- When switching on the installation, the amplifier must be powered last; when switching the installation off, shut off the
amplifier first.
- If you work by cold temperatures, progressively raise the level to nominal value during the first minutes of use, to allow the
system components to stabilize.
Please check regularly the system condition.

HIGH SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS

Exposure to very high sound pressure levels may cause permanent hearing losses. Degrees of hearing losses may be different
from one person to another, but almost everybody will be affected if exposed to high sound pressure levels during a long period of
time. The OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) American Agency specified the following maximal exposures:

Sound Pressure Level (dBA),

Number of Hours
Slow Response
8 90
6 92
4 95
3 97
2 100
1½ 102
1 105
½ 110
¼ or less 115

WASTE OF ELECTRIC OR ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be treated as household waste.
Instead, it is your responsibility to hand it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring your waste equipment is recycled, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could appear if this product was
not recycled. Recycling helps spare natural resources. For more information about the recycling of this product,
please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or your reseller.

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EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
3 locations for hanging, 1 on the back and on both sides.
WARNING: The depth of the M10 thread is 13mm (0.5 inch).

Assembly on distance rod or speaker stand

Place distance rod on the connector plate (M20) of the Sub.

Place PLADAPT on P8-I.
Put the assembly on the distance rod / monitor stand (diameter
of 35mm),

IMPORTANT

Speaker stand must be rated for P8 weight.

Speaker stand must always be installed on a horizontal surface.
Stand height and footprint must be defined to prevent assembly
from collapsing.
Ensure that audience is not allowed within a safety area which
radius is equal or higher than assembly height.
Test steadiness of the assembly by pushing in all directions.

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 DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION
→ The P8 is a compact full-range coaxial speaker

→ P8 HF Dispersion:
• 100° – 100° with standard horn
• 110° – 60° with PNT-P8FLG11060

→ P8 can be used alone or with L15 subwoofer

→ The speaker is equipped with a cable gland (clamping range, ø 5 to 12 mm), supplied with a fixed cable (HO7ZZ-F), 2 x
1.5mm2 section, length 4m, outside diameter 8mm ±1mm.

→ (+) Red/Brown / (-) Black/Blue

→ Amplification
• The P8 speakers must be used with a NEXO processor to handle EQ, phase alignment, crossover and
excursion/thermal protection for the system loudspeaker. There are two NEXO processor series supporting the P8
speakers: NXAMP (4 channels) amplified processors and DTD processors (stereo + sub). DTD processors ensure
optimal performances when used with DTDAMP power amplifiers.
• The following table shows the number of P8 speakers and L15 subwoofers usable with each solution.

DTD + DTDAMP4X1.3 NXAMP4X1mk2 NXAMP4X2mk2 NXAMP4X4mk2

P8 Up to 2 per channel Up to 2 per channel Up to 4 per channel Up to 4 per channel
L15 1 per channel 1 per channel Up to 2 per channel Up to 2 per channel

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PRESET
PRESET

Please consult nexo-sa.com for NEXO TD Controllers firmware information.

For the P8, the following setups are available:

→ MAIN is the recommended setup for most FOH application, similar to previous firmware setup.
→ MONITOR is recommended for monitor applications. Warning: this setup is a low latency setup and therefore its phase is not
compatible with other NEXO cabinets, including subs.
Preset
• P8 MON PA 100100, with high-pass at 66, 85 or 120 Hz.
• P8 MON PA 11060, with high-pass at 66, 85 or 120 Hz.

• P8 MAIN PA 100100, with high-pass at 66, 85 or 120 Hz.

• P8 MAIN PA 11060, with high-pass at 66, 85 or 120 Hz.

P8

Front of house and stage monitor applications

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 PRESET

P8 + Sub

Stage monitor applications with Subs (OMNI or CARDIO modes)

Front of house applications with Subs (OMNI or CARDIO modes)

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HF DIRECTIVITY
HF DIRECTIVITY
→ The P8 speaker can be used in horizontal or vertical position.

→ The standard horn is a 100° - 100° HF dispersion. It’s easy to change the HF dispersion by changing the horn. Different
mounting possibilities and horn rotation allow to deal with every request.

1 Loosen the 2 screws, Remove the grille. 2 Remove the horn to place PNT-P8FLG11060.

3 Place the horn, if necessary, rotate it. 4 Magnets keep the horn in place.

When replacing the grille, ensure it is well positioned in the top blade before fasten the hooks with the screws.

CROSSOVER FREQUENCY
→ 60 Hz: Full range application.
→ 85 Hz: Use as « front fill » on stage, complementing a main system. Use with a NEXO subwoofer, e.g. L15.
→ 120 Hz: For long throw applications.

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 ACCESSORIES

ACCESSORIES

WARNINGS
All P8 accessories are specifically rated in agreement with structural computations.
Never use other accessories – including push-pins – when assembling P8 cabinets than the ones provided by NEXO: NEXO
will decline responsibility over the entire P8 accessory range if any component is purchased from different supplier.
PROHIBITED: P8 below P8 or P8 below L15 without dedicated accessory

PNT-BUMP

LiftBar for PLUS serie, use with P8, WMADAPT.

PNT-HBRK8

Horizontal Cradle, use with CLADAPT, PLADAPT.

PNT-PLADAPT

Pole Adapter, use with P8, HBRK8, VBRK8.

PNT-VBRK8

Vertical Cradle, use with CLADAPT, PLADAPT

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ACCESSORIES
PNT-WMADAPT

With PNI-WMxxx & PNT-BUMP With PNT-BUMP

PNI-CLADAPT

Ceiling Adapter, use with HBRK8, VBRK8.

PNI-WM200

Wallmount for P8, with WMADAPT

PNT-P8FLG11060

Horn dispersion adapter 110° - 60°

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 ARRAY EQ

ARRAY EQ
The ArrayEQ allows to adjust the system frequency response in its lower range
(see curves below, with different ArrayEq values):

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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
NOTE:
Speakers and Grills can be sent back to NEXO for recycling

Driver access

Remove 8 screws.
1 Loosen the 2 screws, Remove the grille. 2 Tightening torque: 3.5Nm (Thread Locker: Loctite 242)

To access to the HF diaphragm, remove 2 screws.

3 Remove the horn. 4 Tightening torque: 1.7Nm

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 MAINTENANCE

Spare parts

4
5

MARK QUANTITY REFERENCE DESIGNATION

1 2 05GRIDFIX1 Grid Hook Black
2 05GRIDFIX1-PW Grid Hook White
2 1 05HPC8 P8 driver complete (with screws)
1 05HPC8R/K Recone Kit 8” (with screws)
3 1 05PAV8-100-100 HORN 100°-100°
1 04PNT-P8FLG11060 HORN 110°-60°
4 1 05NHP8R/K HF diaphragm (with screws)
5 2 05RUBGRD01 Plastic Pad Black
2 05RUBGRD01-PW Plastic Pad White
6 1 05P8UA-I Complete grille Instal Black (with fasteners)
1 05P8UA-IPW Complete grille Instal White (with fasteners)

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
P8-I WITH NEXO ELECTRONICS
Model P8-I
Frequency range (±6dB) 66 Hz – 20 kHz
Peak SPL Level (1m) 129dB Peak
Operating voltage 40Vrms (105Vpeak)

HF dispersion
100°x100° (standard) - 110°x60° (option)
(according to horns)

Crossover Frequency 66Hz – 85Hz – 120Hz

Nominal Impedance 8Ω

SPECIFICATIONS
Model P8-I

Components LF: 1x8” - 8Ω; HF: 1x 1.5 ‘’ - 8Ω - Neodymium driver

Material Baltic birch / Poplar plywood

Finish Black or white structural paint

Front finish Black or white acoustic fabric fitted front steel front grille
Threated inserts on the back and on both sides for connection of mounting
Fittings
accessories
Connector Cable gland, supplied with a fixed cable 2 x 1.5mm2 section, length 4m.

Weight 12 kg / 26.5 lb

1 ,
4 , 10,
55°
Dimensions 5 0
10°

10, ,4
8

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 USER NOTES

USER NOTES

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 NEXO S.A. Tel: +33 3 44 99 00 70
Fax: +33 3 44 99 00 30
E-mail: [email protected]
Parc d’activité de la Dame Jeanne
F-60128 PLAILLY nexo-sa.com

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