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The HS8I Studio Monitor is designed with a focus on sonic purity and accurate sound reproduction. It features advanced transducers, bi-amped design, and cutting-edge noise reduction technology, making it ideal for professionals who require precise audio for mixing and recording.
Yes, the HS8I Studio Monitor can accommodate a wide range of audio sources with its XLR and TRS phone jack inputs, making it compatible with both balanced and unbalanced connections.
The bi-amp design of the HS8I Studio Monitor uses separate dedicated amplifiers for the woofer and the tweeter. This allows for more precise control over the sound and ensures a flat response across the sound spectrum, resulting in higher sound quality and resolution.
The noise reduction technology in the HS8I Studio Monitor helps to control and reduce vortex-generated noise within the speaker port. This results in a significant reduction of audible noise, enhancing the clarity of the overall sound, especially in demanding professional production environments.
Yes, the HS8I Studio Monitor comes with ROOM CONTROL and HIGH TRIM response controls that allow you to adapt the sound output to the acoustics of different rooms, providing greater flexibility and customization of the audio performance.
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2022-06-02T12:11:52
Low end is responsive and strong! Over all really nice sound.
BOCHAO W.
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2-Way Active
LF: 8" cone
HF: 1" dome
2kHz
120W (LF: 75W, HF: 45W)
XLR3-31 type (balanced), PHONE (balanced)
60W
Bass-reflex type
MDF
LEVEL control (+4dB/center click) , EQ: HIGH TRIM switch (+/- 2dB at HF) / ROOM CONTROL switch (0/-2/-4 dB under 500Hz)
38Hz - 30kHz (-10dB)
47Hz - 24kHz (-3dB)
-10 dBu/10k ohms
Power ON (White LED)
Four surfaces x 2 x M8 (120 mm pitch)
250 x 390 x 334mm (9.84 x 15.35 x 13.15")
10.7kg (23.59 lbs)
889025107419

Looks great, Sounds better!
By BOCHAO W.
Low end is responsive and strong! Over all really nice sound.
Just as Yamaha's iconic white woofer and signature sound have become industry standards since the 1970s, the HS8I 2-Way Active Bass-Reflex Bi-Amped Powered Studio Monitor continues this legacy of excellence. Designed with accuracy as its cornerstone, this professional-grade studio monitor delivers an honest, precise audio reference, making it an ideal tool for the meticulous mixing process.
The HS8I studio monitor is the embodiment of Yamaha's sound philosophy, prioritizing sonic purity and the faithful reproduction of the original sound. Unlike other monitors that artificially enhance sound, the HS8I ensures that the sound you hear is true to the source, making it a reliable choice for audio professionals seeking the best possible mix.
This high-quality studio monitor features newly developed transducers that deliver a smooth response across a wide bandwidth. These transducers benefit from an advanced magnetic field design that regulates the flow of magnetic response, resulting in seamless, natural sonic transitions.
The HS8I is equipped with a highly efficient 1" dome tweeter, designed to extend the usable frequency range and deliver high-resolution sound. Coupled with an ultra-responsive 8" cone woofer, this monitor produces low distortion sound with a well-defined bottom end at any output level, ensuring clear, accurate mids and stunning bass.
The HS8I studio monitor employs a bi-amp design, with separate dedicated amplifiers for both the woofer and the tweeter. This ensures high-resolution sound with an exceptionally flat response across the sound spectrum. The monitor's enclosure is designed to eliminate unwanted resonance, further enhancing the accuracy of sound reproduction.
Incorporating cutting-edge noise reduction technology, the HS8I studio monitor features a port design that reduces audible noise up to 6dB, meeting the demands of even the most stringent professional production environments. With detailed response controls, it can adapt to the acoustics of rooms of varying shapes and sizes.
For connectivity, the HS8I can accommodate a wide range of balanced and unbalanced sources, such as mixers, keyboards, and audio interfaces, with XLR and TRS phone jacks. This durable and powerful studio monitor is not just a tool, but a trusted companion for any recording and mixing professional.
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