QSC AD-S282H AcousticDesign Dual 8-Inch Surface Mount Speaker

The AD-S282H from QSC’s AcousticDesign series is a full-range, surface-mount loudspeaker. This two-way speaker system is housed in a ported enclosure and is comprised of two 8" weather-resistant, low-frequency transducers with heavy-duty double roll cloth surrounds. These high output versions employ a 1" exit compression high-frequency driver that utilizes QSC’s Advanced Directivity rotatable waveguide to deliver accurately focused sound, regardless of its mounted orientation.

AcousticDesign speakers are free of obtrusive branding. They’re available in black or white, as well as paintable to match any décor. Boasting a sleek, streamlined design, the AD-S282H integrates seamlessly into myriad environments such as hotels, restaurants, convention facilities, and multimedia environments.

More about QSC’s AcousticDesign Series

Easy installation, flexible mounting options, and rugged, high-weather resistance are just three of the features that set QSC’s AcousticDesign™ series apart. These premium loudspeakers are designed to give contractors and integrators versatile, reliable solutions for permanent sound installations. Unified by premium audio quality and consistent tonal characteristics this series is comprised of ceiling, surface, and pendant alternatives ideal for environments where you need the perfect combination of performance, coverage, and aesthetic appeal.

QSC AD-S282H Features

• Contemporary style, weather resistant enclosure and components-ideal for a wide range of applications
• Dual 8", 2-way system-in a lightweight, multipurpose enclosure featuring a heavy duty, powder coated aluminum grill
• Versatile mounting options-the included yoke mount bracket can be used for mounting and aiming the system in vertical or horizontal orientations. Provision for optional Omnimount™ bracket is built in
• Advanced Directivity™ rotatable waveguide-(90° x 60°) enables the loudspeaker to deliver accurately focused sound, regardless of the enclosure's mounted orientation
• Low-impedance and transformer versions-Standard 8 ohm system is selectable for passive bi-amp operation while the AD-S282HT transformer version provides taps for both 70 and100 volt distributed system use

• AD-S282H Dual 8-Inch Surface Mount Speaker1
• Yoke Mount1

• ConfigurationCompact two way, ported enclosure
• Transducers
  • Low Frequency Transducer: Dual 8-inch high power, treated paper cone, 2-inch voice coil, neodymium magnet
  • High Frequency Transducer: 1-inch high output compression driver
• Frequency Range1
  • Frequency Response (-6 dB)
  • Useable Frequency Range (-10 dB)
    • 80 Hz - 27.7 kHz
    • 60 Hz - 29.5 kHz
• Maximum Output (SPL at 1 m)2
  • Fullrange (passive mode): 120dB Continuous, 126dB Peak
  • LF (biamp mode): 124dB Continuous, 130dB Peak
  • HF (biamp mode)121dB Continuous, 127dB Peak
• Nominal Impedance
  • Passive: 8 ohms
  • LF: 8 ohms
  • HF: 8 ohms
• Power Rating3
  • Passive: 450 W (IEC 8 hours)
  • LF: 500 W (IEC 8 hours, 50 Hz - 2 kHz)
  • HF: 45 W (IEC 8 hours, 2 kHz - 20 kHz)
• Recommended Max Amp Power (Passive)900 W RMS
• Sensitivity (SPL, 1 W at 1 m)4
  • Passive: 93 dB (100 Hz - 10 kHz)
  • LF: 97 dB (200 Hz - 2 kHz)
  • HF: 104 dB (2 kHz - 10 kHz)
• Nominal Coverage90° H x 60° V (-6 dB) (rotatable to 60° H x 90° V)
• Bass LoadingPorted, tuned to 60 Hz
• Transformers (AD-S282HT)
  • Type: Custom low distortion laminated core, wide bandwidth design
  • Taps
    • 70V 200, 100, 50, 25 W; 8Ω bypass
    • 100V 200, 100, 50 W; 8Ω bypass
• MaterialInjection molded, weather resistant, high impact polystyrene
• FinishWhite or black (paintable)
• Weather ResistantYes
• GrilleHeavy duty powder coated aluminum
• ConnectorsBarrier strip, (switchable: passive/active on AD-S282H)
• Weight27.7 lbs (12.6 kg) net; 35.6 lb (16.1 kg) shipping
• Notes
  • 1 All frequency ranges specified refer to measured free field response (full space, 4pi)
  • 2 Calculated using specified power capacity and system sensitivity. 6 dB peak-to-average signal ratio assumed.
  • 3 Continuous IEC specified test signal
  • 4 Based on nominal impedance, measured in full-space.