Data Sheet

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 F
requency: 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:
AFI Main Frame Controller Chassis (using either AFI-8/-8B/-8W/-
8WB Modules) or DLC24
Recommended Crossover (AF
II
-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:
AF
II
-8/8W Passive/Two-way
AF
II
-8B/8WB Bi-amped/Two-way
Dispersion:
AF
II
-8/8B H: 60° x V: 40°
AF
II
-8W/8WB H: 90° x V: 40°
Frequency Response (1m on axis):
46 Hz to 20 kHz ± 3 dB
Max. SPL (@1m):
AF
II
-8 124 dB cont./130 dB peak
AF
II
-8B 125 dB cont./131 dB peak
PTML (peak transient mechanical limit):
AF
II
-8 141 dB
AF
II
-8B 142 dB
Sensitivity (1W @ 1m):
AF
II
-8 98 dB SPL/100 Hz to 4 kHz
AF
II
-8B LF: 99 dB SPL/100 Hz to 900 Hz
HF: 104 dB SPL/900 Hz to 5 kHz
Nominal Impedance:
8 ohms, each driver
Max. Power Handling:
AF
II
-8 400 W cont./1600 W peak
AF
II
-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-8 is 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