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PRO-8 40W PEI HF Driver
Quick Overview
The PRO-8 from Dayton Audio was designed to meet the demands of the market for replacement horn drivers. With a great price-to-performance ratio, you would be hard-pressed to find a better backup to keep on hand!Product Highlights
- High sensitivity output designed for pro audio duty
- 1" PEI diaphragm for a smooth response
- Compact Size to fit in the tightest spaces for smaller boxes
- Standard 1-3/8 18TPI throat is compatible with many screw on horns
- 2,500Hz crossover point is perfect for 2-way and 3-way designs
Product Manuals / Spec Sheets / Downloads
Dayton Audio PRO-8 Specification SheetDayton Audio PRO-8 Data Files
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Dayton Audio PRO-8 40W PEI HF Driver
Fantastic high-frequency performance, even better value
The PRO-8 from Dayton Audio was designed to meet the demands of the market for replacement horn drivers. With a great price-to-performance ratio, you would be hard-pressed to find a better backup to keep on hand!
Key Specs:
- Power Handling (RMS): 20 Watts
- Power Handling (MAX): 40 Watts
- Impedance: 8 Ω
- Frequency Response: 2500Hz - 20kHz
- Sensitivity: 107 dB 2.83V/1m
- Throat Exit Diameter: 1"
Frequency Response & Impedance
The Dayton Audio PRO-8 is a driver that works well with many different types of horns. Due to its rising response, improved efficiency at the crossover point translates to a smooth, non-fatiguing output once installed on a horn. The simple impedance response of the PRO-8 makes crossover design easy!
High Sensitivity
The Dayton Audio PRO-8 has a high sensitivity to keep up with the demands of live audio. An output sensitivity of 107dB means the PRO-8 can keep up when installed in even the most sensitive PA cabinets. When paired with an appropriate horn, the high-frequency detail of the PRO-8 provides an airy, non-fatiguing experience for every audience member in the crowd!
High Value
Dayton Audio created the PRO-8 to provide a reliable replacement option with a standard 1-3/8" threading on the throat, a forgiving sensitivity and response that comfortably integrates with existing designs, all at a great value. These features also put the speaker designer at an advantage, allowing for a large variety of possible combinations when choosing drivers for their own projects!
| Model Number | PRO-8 |
| Color | Black |
| Unit of Measure | Each |
| UPC | 848791008634 |
| Warranty - Parts | 5 Years |
| Warranty - Labor | 5 Years |
| Product Shipping Weight (lbs.) | 0.9 |
| Speaker Type | Tweeter |
| Nominal Diameter | 1" |
| Power Handling (RMS) | 20 watts |
| Power Handling (max) | 40 watts |
| Continuous Program Power | -- |
| Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 107 dB 2.83V/1m |
| Frequency Response | 2,500 - 20,000 Hz |
| Voice Coil Diameter | 25.4 mm |
| Magnet Weight | -- |
| DC Resistance (Re) | 5.54 ohms |
| Voice Coil Inductance (Le) | 0.501 mH @ 10kHz |
| Resonant Frequency (Fs) | 1,307 Hz |
| Mechanical Q (Qms) | -- |
| Electromagnetic Q (Qes) | -- |
| Total Q (Qts) | -- |
| Diaphragm Mass Inc. Airload (Mms) | -- |
| Moving Mass Of Diaphragm (Mmd) | -- |
| Mechanical Compliance of Suspension (Cms) | -- |
| Surface Area Of Cone (Sd) | -- |
| Volume of Displacement (Vd) | -- |
| BL Product (BL) | -- |
| Compliance Equivalent Volume (Vas) | -- |
| Maximum Linear Excursion (Xmax) | -- |
| Drivers Mechanical Losses (Rms) | -- |
| Cone / Diaphragm Material | PEI |
| Entry / Exit Diameter | 1" |
| Surround Material | -- |
| Voice Coil Wire Material | -- |
| Voice Coil Former | -- |
| Basket/Frame Material | -- |
| Magnet Material | Ferrite |
| Overall Outside Diameter | 60 mm |
| Overall Depth | 63 mm |
| Baffle Cutout Diameter | 34.925 mm |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | -- |
| Bolt Circle Diameter | -- |
| Product Weight | -- |
| Cone / Dome Diameter | -- |