ELECTRO-VOICE EVID C8.2HC G2

Product overview

The ELECTRO-VOICE EVID C8.2HC G2 is a complete 8-inch coaxial two-way for high ceilings ceiling loudspeaker from the EVID Ceiling G2 series: 60 Hz to 20 kHz, 75° conical coverage, a front-baffle tap selector for 70 V / 100 V lines (up to 90 W) or 8 Ω bypass, and SwiftLock mounting for quick, safe installation in a 322 mm cutout.

Excellent bandwidth in a clean, unobtrusive, rimless design. The 8-inch ring-aperture-loaded woofer and fully waveguide-loaded 1-inch titanium tweeter give a highly controlled coverage pattern with high sensitivity, ideal for high ceilings or anywhere high output in a tighter pattern is needed: gymnasiums, convention centres, atriums and other large, live spaces. It shares the 322 mm mounting hole and grille of the EVID C6.2LP G2 and the EVID C8.1S G2 subwoofer.

Key features

• 8-inch coaxial two-way for high ceilings: 8" (200 mm) ring-aperture-loaded woofer and 1" titanium tweeter, fully waveguide-loaded; point-source design for uniform off-axis coverage
• SwiftLock mounting (4-point): push in until the tabs click, then tighten
• Bezel-less design with easy-attach magnetic grille and safety tether
• Front-baffle tap selector: 90 W; 45 W; 22.5 W; 11.25 W; 5.6 W at 70 V; 90 W; 45 W; 22.5 W; 11.25 W at 100 V; 8 Ω bypass
• Side terminal cover with removable 4-pin connector and pass-through, wire up to 12 AWG / 3.3 mm²
• Tile rails and C-ring included for suspended and plasterboard ceilings; cutout template and paint covers in the box
• UL 1480A, UL 2043 (air-handling spaces), CSA C22.2 No. 205 and IEC 62368-1 certified
• Semi-gloss white powder-coated steel grille (RAL 9003), UL 94V-0 ABS baffle, heavy-gauge coated steel back can

SwiftLock mounting

Push the loudspeaker into the ceiling hole until the front baffle is flush and the mounting tabs click: it holds itself in place, leaving both hands free to tighten the tabs (no more than 1.35 Nm). The wiring sits on the side, which reduces the clearance needed above the ceiling and keeps the connection easy to reach from below or from a neighbouring tile.

Taps at the front baffle

The transformer offers 5.6 W (70 V only) up to 90 W on 70 V or 100 V lines, or 8 Ω bypass for low-impedance amplifiers, selected by a switch on the front baffle. In distributed systems the grilles can be left off until the final level balance has been set.

Ceiling hardware and wiring

Tile rails and a C-ring are included: in suspended ceilings the rails rest over the T-grid (24-inch or 600 mm tiles) and hold the assembly even if a tile fails; in plasterboard the C-ring alone spreads the pressure of the tabs. The removable 4-pin connector can be pre-wired and supports parallel or daisy-chain wiring to further units.

Coverage by ceiling height

Effective coverage diameter at a 1.2 m (4 ft) listening height: 8 ft ceiling 6 ft; 12 ft ceiling 12 ft; 16 ft ceiling 18 ft; 20 ft ceiling 25 ft; 24 ft ceiling 31 ft (installation manual).

In the box

• 2 x ceiling loudspeaker
• 2 x loudspeaker connection cover (installed)
• 2 x magnetic grille
• 4 x ceiling tile rail
• 2 x C-ring
• 4 x screw
• 1 x cutout template
• 2 x paint cover
• 1 x quick installation guide

ELECTRO-VOICE EVID C8.2HC G2: frequently asked questions

How is it sold?

ELECTRO-VOICE packages the EVID C8.2HC G2 in pairs: two loudspeakers with their grilles, connection covers, tile rails and C-rings.

What size hole does it need?

A 322 mm (12.70 in) cutout, in ceilings 12.5 to 38 mm thick, with a mounting depth of 240 mm (9.5 in).

Can it run on 100 V lines?

Yes. Taps of 90 W; 45 W; 22.5 W; 11.25 W on 100 V lines and 90 W; 45 W; 22.5 W; 11.25 W; 5.6 W on 70 V lines are set at the front baffle; 8 Ω bypass is also available.

Can the grille be painted?

Yes. Remove the magnetic grille and paint it with an enamel-based spray paint at 45°; supplied paint covers protect the grilles while the room is painted. Optional black grilles are available as accessories.

Where can I buy the ELECTRO-VOICE EVID C8.2HC G2 in India?

The ELECTRO-VOICE EVID C8.2HC G2 is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Atriums and convention centres

Large, acoustically live spaces with high ceilings.

Connections

Setup

1. Use the coverage table: 25 ft (7.6 m) diameter at a 20 ft ceiling.
2. Mount high with SwiftLock.
3. Select taps up to 90 W.
4. Fit the grilles.

Tip: The focused 75° pattern keeps speech intelligible in live spaces.

Workflow 2: Lobby and corridor paging

Offices, hotels and public buildings.

Connections

Setup

1. Space loudspeakers for minimum overlap or centre-to-centre density.
2. Wire in parallel (pins 2 and 3).
3. Choose taps per zone.
4. Check the total tap load against the amplifier.

Tip: Parallel wiring keeps later units connected if one connector is removed.

Workflow 3: Restaurants and bars

Hospitality venues.

Connections

Setup

1. Lay out the loudspeakers in a square or hexagonal grid.
2. Add a ceiling subwoofer for extra low end.
3. Set levels at the taps.
4. Fit grilles; paint them to match if needed.

Tip: The magnetic grille can be painted with enamel spray paint.

Workflow 4: Suspended tile ceilings

Offices and schools with T-grid ceilings.

Connections

Setup

1. Cut the hole in the tile.
2. Fit the C-ring and snap in the tile rails.
3. Screw the rails to the C-ring tabs.
4. Mount the unit with SwiftLock.

Tip: The rails rest on the T-grid and hold the assembly if a tile fails.

Workflow 5: Plasterboard ceilings

Homes, shops and offices with plasterboard.

Connections

Setup

1. Cut the hole.
2. Place the C-ring on the back of the hole.
3. Push the unit in until the tabs click.
4. Tighten to 1.35 Nm maximum.

Tip: The C-ring spreads the pressure of the mounting tabs.

Workflow 6: Meeting rooms on low-impedance amplifiers

Rooms driven by 8 Ω amplifier channels.

Connections

Setup

1. Select 8 Ω bypass at the baffle.
2. Check the combined load for the amplifier.
3. Wire with up to 12 AWG cable.
4. Use the strain relief on the cover.

Tip: Apply the recommended high-pass filter in the processor.