ESI uniK 08+ 8" 140W 2-Way Professional Active Studio Reference Monitor

SKU: ESIUNIK08 MFR: UNIK 08+
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Key Features

  • Experience superior audio clarity with these active studio reference monitors.
  • Achieve precise mixing with the flat response of these professional speakers.
  • Enjoy accurate imaging for critical listening with these studio monitors.
  • The 8" Kevlar woofer delivers powerful, clear sound for detailed audio work.
  • Fine-tune your sound with adjustable LF/HF shelving EQ for optimal performance.
  • High power handling ensures these studio monitors perform in any recording session.
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ESI uniK 08+ Specifications

General

General

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  • Monitor Type & Configuration

    Active 2-Way

  • Enclosure

    Bass-Reflex/Ported, Shielded

  • Total Power Output

    140 W

Drivers

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  • Tweeter

    1x 1.9" (49mm) Magnetostatic Ribbon

  • Woofer

    1x 8" (20.3cm) Kevlar Cone

  • Amplifiers

    HF: 70 W
    LF: 70 W

Performance

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  • Frequency Range

    37 Hz to 25 kHz

  • Max Sound Pressure Level (SPL)

    108 dB

Signal Processing

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  • EQ

    1x LF Shelf: -5 to +5 dB at 100 Hz
    1x HF Shelf: -5 to +5 dB at 10 kHz
    1x HF Shelf: -5 to +5 dB at 10 kHz
    1x LF Shelf: -5 to +5 dB at 100 Hz

  • Crossover Frequency

    3.2 kHz

Connectivity

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  • Audio I/O

    1x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Input (27.2 Kilohms)

  • Network I/O

    None

  • USB

    None

  • Wireless

    None

  • AC Input Power

    100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz

  • Power Consumption

    160 W

Physical

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  • Color

    Black

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    9.9 x 13.9 x 12.6" (252 x 353 x 319mm)

  • Weight

    17.9 lbs (8.1kg)

  • UPC Code

    4260265610345

About ESI uniK 08+

Explore the uniK 08+ 8" 140W 2-Way Professional Active Studio Reference Monitor, a product of meticulous German engineering designed to redefine quality standards in its class. This professional active reference monitor is equipped with an 8" Kevlar low-frequency driver and a custom-engineered, high-frequency magnetostatic tweeter, offering significant enhancements over the previous uniK 08 model.

The uniK 08+ is designed to meet the most stringent demands of a professional studio environment, delivering unique sound characteristics. It provides true full-range quality with an extended low end, all encased within a compact design. The monitor also features a newly developed signal processing and amplifier unit, incorporating a perfect order low-z and low noise design.

Experience the power of Mos-Fet Bi-amplification, ensuring a high slew-rate and fast setting. This feature is complemented by true analog vintage sound processing with LC-like gyrator technology, offering a stress-free and silky sound.

The uniK 08+ studio monitor introduces a unique one-knob sound character adjustment feature, allowing you to switch from smooth to bright tones, making it adaptable to every room and preference. The additional high-resolution High and Low switches provide further control over your sound.

Unlike other monitors that simply offer a volume control, the uniK 08+ features a precision gain attenuator for more accurate sound control. The newly designed crossover ensures excellent phase response and safe power limitation, driving the woofer and tweeter efficiently.

The tweeter boasts a newly upgraded magnetostatic design with extremely low moving mass, ensuring extended frequency, fast transient response, and high sound resolution. The matching woofer, made of a Kevlar composite cone, guarantees better piston motion and excellent low-end sound reproduction.

The uniK 08+ also introduces flexible rubber feet with discrete height adjustment, not only reducing unwanted vibrations but also allowing you to tilt the speaker towards the precise listening point - an invaluable feature for near-field applications.

Additional features include a standby mode to save power consumption (which can be disabled) and a ground lift switch. The uniK 08+ stands out aesthetically as well, with its copper-colored woofer cone and high-quality matte cabinet finish, making it a truly unique addition to any professional studio setup.

ESI uniK 08+ Features

  • Biamp 2-Way Powered Speaker System
  • Active Studio Monitor Speaker
  • HF Driver: extremely low mass magnetostactic tweeter 49 x 26 mm
  • LF Driver: 8" kevlar curved cone (magnetic shielding type)
  • Output Power: 140W (HF: 70W, LF: 70W), 160W AC consumption power
  • Frequency Response: 37Hz - 25kHz
  • Input Impedance: 27.2kOhm (balanced) / 13.6kOhm (unbalanced)
  • Crossover Point: 3.2kHz
  • SPL: 105dB, Peak 108dB
  • Input Connectors: XLR / TRS 1/4" combo connector, balanced / unbalanced
  • Gain Control: -14 .. 0dB .. +14
  • Room Adjustments Control: Character: -6 .. 0dB .. +6; Low: -5 .. 0dB .. +5; High: -5 .. 0dB .. +5
  • Rear Bass-Reflex ventilation, optimized for near field application
  • Ground lift switch
  • Standby function: can be turned on and off
  • Indicator: multi color LED on front panel, power on orange, standby red
  • Feet: 4 pieces rubberized, adjustable height separately
  • Working Voltage: AC100-240V 50/60Hz

Key Features

  • Experience superior audio clarity with these active studio reference monitors.
  • Achieve precise mixing with the flat response of these professional speakers.
  • Enjoy accurate imaging for critical listening with these studio monitors.
  • The 8" Kevlar woofer delivers powerful, clear sound for detailed audio work.
  • Fine-tune your sound with adjustable LF/HF shelving EQ for optimal performance.
  • High power handling ensures these studio monitors perform in any recording session.

What's in the box:

  • ESI uniK 08+ 8" 140W 2-Way Professional Active Studio Reference Monitor
  • Bass Port Plug
  • Power Cord
  • User Manual
  • ESI 2 Year Limited Warranty