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Kali Audio SM-8 3-Way 8" 300W Active Studio Monitor with Network Control (Black, Single)

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Kali Audio SM-8 3-Way 8" 300W Active Studio Monitor with Network Control (Black, Single)
Key Features
  • For Content Creators and Pro Mixers
  • 8" Woofer, 4" Mid, 1" Tweeter
  • 300W Class-D Amplifier
  • 37 Hz to 30 kHz Frequency Response
Kali Audio's latest flagship studio monitor, the SM-8, is a 3-way 300W active studio monitor with network control, ideal for content creators and professional mixing engineers. It combines Kali's proven 3-way coincident architecture with uncompromising components to deliver unparalleled imaging, accuracy, and detail for critical mixing applications. Designed for the more serious, experienced/professional customer, this is a preferred choice for Atom and Immersive audio applications.
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Kali Audio SM-8 Overview

Kali Audio's latest flagship studio monitor, the SM-8, is a 3-way 300W active studio monitor with network control, ideal for content creators and professional mixing engineers. It combines Kali's proven 3-way coincident architecture with uncompromising components to deliver unparalleled imaging, accuracy, and detail for critical mixing applications. Designed for the more serious, experienced/professional customer, this is a preferred choice for Atom and Immersive audio applications.

The SM-8 features an 8" woofer, 4" midrange driver, and 1" aluminum-dome tweeter. The speaker features user-definable DSP parameters that allow for each speaker to be fully calibrated in its environment. The DSP offers 8 bands of EQ, delay, and trim controls. Users can set different calibration profiles, allowing for placement in different rooms, and tuning to different targets.

Tweeter
  • 1" coaxial aluminum-dome tweeter.
  • Specialized geometry that reduces high-Q, ultrasonic resonances, eliminating the harsh sound that can plague metal-dome design.
  • Smooth frequency response with less fatigue than traditional metal domes.
Woofer
  • Shorting rings to reduce flux modulation.
  • Optimized design for high linearity and low distortion.
Boundary EQ Settings
  • Boundary EQ offers presets that are tailored to eight common speaker placements.
  • LF/HF trims for fine-tuning the speaker's response.
Connections
  • AES/EBU over BNC.
  • Ethernet for Network Control.
UPC: 860011894414

Kali Audio SM-8 Specs

Key Specs
Monitor Type & Configuration
Active 3-Way
Total Power Output
300 W
Tweeter
1x 1" / 25.4 mm Aluminum Curved Cone
Midrange
1x 4" / 10.2 cm Cone
Woofer
1x 8" / 20.3 cm Cone
Frequency Range
37 Hz to 30 kHz (-10 dB)
Audio I/O
1x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Line Input
Digital Audio I/O
BNC Coaxial AES-3id Input
BNC Coaxial AES-3id Thru
Network I/O
1x RJ45 Dante
Wireless
No
Monitor Type & Configuration
Active 3-Way
Number of Included Monitors
Single Monitor
Enclosure
Bass-Reflex/Ported
Total Power Output
300 W
Drivers
Tweeter
1x 1" / 25.4 mm Aluminum Curved Cone
Midrange
1x 4" / 10.2 cm Cone
Woofer
1x 8" / 20.3 cm Cone
Performance
Frequency Range
37 Hz to 30 kHz (-10 dB)
Maximum Sound Pressure Level (SPL)
119 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
<0.5%
Protections and Limiting
Limiter
Signal Processing
Crossover Frequency
Low-Pass: 280 Hz
High-Pass: 2800 Hz
Phase Adjustment
No
Connectivity
Audio I/O
1x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Line Input
Digital Audio I/O
1x BNC Coaxial AES-3id Input
1x BNC Coaxial AES-3id Thru
Network I/O
1x RJ45 Dante
USB
No
Wireless
No
Mobile App Compatible
No
Power
AC Input Power
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Physical
Color
Black
Monitor Orientation
Vertical or Horizontal
Dimensions (W x H x D)
10 x 19 x 12" / 25.4 x 48.3 x 30.5 cm
Weight
32.0 lb / 14.5 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
38 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
25.5 x 16.5 x 14.75"

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