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©2011 Atlas Sound L.P. All rights reserved. Atlas Sound and Strategy Series are trademarks of Atlas Sound L.P. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ATS004120 RevA 7/12
FA138 Series
Strategy Series™ 8" Full-Range System Loudspeakers
General Description
Model FA138 is Atlas Sound's premium 8" coaxial loudspeaker. This 100
Watt unit includes a circuit board mounted high-pass/low-pass crossover
which produces outstanding sound quality. It incorporates a tapered
backplate for increased magnetic circuit efficiency and offers a frequency
response of 85Hz - 20kHz. Model FA138 contains a Kevlar
®
fiber reinforced
polypropylene cone woofer, a custom butyl rubber surround, a 1
1
⁄2" vented
Kapton voice coil, a 21oz. magnet and a
1
⁄2" mylar-dome ferrofluid tweeter
for clean and powerful weather-resistant performance. The FA138 is also
available in three models that include a factory installed 70.7V transformer.
The DA138T87 includes power taps up to 8 watts, the FA138T167 includes
power taps up to 16 watts, and the FA138T327 includes power taps up to
32 watts.
For optimum acoustic and ap pli ca tion versatility, Model FA138 has been
en gi neered as a system with matched enclosure Model FA97-8, choice
of transformers and grilles. The Strategy Series FA97-8 high performance
enclosure has a volume of (.25 ft
3
) and is complete with acoustic batting.
The enclosure installs into the ceiling using only a screwdriver to adjust
the rotating clamps, or to tighten conventional screws. Loudspeaker
front-loads into the enclosure and includes a neoprene rubber gasket on
the back of the speaker basket to seal the assembly and optimize the
low frequency response. It may also be mounted into a wall or ceiling
of minimum depth by using plaster/mounting ring Model FAPR-8. Trim
ring/rough-in bracket Model FA-TR8 spans 16" or 24" stud centers for
new construction sheet rock applications. Series includes a choice of
four grilles which feature three serrated studs for push-on installation to
Strategy Series enclosures or mounting ring.
Specifications
Size 8" (203mm)
Power Handling 100 Watts RMS
Sensitivity 89.5dB Average
Impedance 8Ω Nominal
Frequency
Response 75Hz – 20kHz (±5dB)
Dispersion 110° (2kHz Octave Band, -6dB Points)
Diameter 8
1
⁄4" (210mm)
Depth 3
3
⁄4" (95mm)
Mounting
Dimensions 7
3
⁄4" (197mm) Bolt Circle
Weight 4 lbs. 6oz. (2.1kg)
FA138
Features
• Top-of-the-Line 8" Coaxial Loudspeaker Delivers Full-Frequency
Response with Superior Fidelity
• 100-Watt Unit Offers Extended Sound Pressure Levels for High/
Vaulted Ceiling Applications
• Patented System Design Provides Easy Installation
• Conveniently Front Loads into Acoustically-Matched System
Enclosures or Mounting Ring
• Choice of System Components Including: Six Transformers, Acoustic
Enclosure, Tile Bridge, Mounting Ring, Trim Ring, and Four
Hardware-Free Grilles
Applications
Utilize Strategy Series FA138 high-performance 8" coaxial loudspeaker
for installation in venues where superior performance and extended
sound pressure levels are desired. The FA138 reproduces music
and voice with powerful clarity and sensitivity to offer the highest
quality music reproduction available in an 8" loudspeaker. It is ideal
for applications featuring moderately high or vaulted ceilings including
restaurants, lobbies, convention centers, health clubs, retail spaces,
professional buildings, and offices. The FA138 is part of the Strategy
Series which features easy installation, quality performance and
hardware-free smaller styled grilles to satisfy the needs of owners,
architects, and con trac tors.