SONODYNE SPA 1208

Product overview

The SONODYNE SPA 1208 is a compact high performance 2 way active professional speaker with an 8 inch low frequency woofer and a 1 inch throat compression driver. Its trapezoidal polypropylene enclosure lets it work as a main speaker, fill speaker, stage monitor or FRFR monitor.

A 1 inch throat compression driver with a 1.35 inch voice coil and a 8 inch woofer with a 1.5 inch voice coil, with an active crossover at 2.7 kHz, give a smooth, wide frequency response from 70 Hz - 17 kHz (range 60 Hz - 18 kHz). The bi-amped amplifier delivers 150 W continuous and 300 W program, the maximum SPL in half space reaches 117 dB continuous and 123 dB peak, and coverage is 90° x 50°. Two mic / line inputs, a mix output, gain, master level and HF / LF contour switches sit on the rear amplifier panel.

Key features

• High performance 2 way active speaker with 8 inch woofer and 1 inch throat compression driver (1.35 inch VC)
• Bi-amped power: 150 W continuous, 300 W program
• Smooth, wide frequency response: 70 Hz - 17 kHz
• High sensitivity: 123 dB maximum SPL
• 2 x mic / line inputs with mix out, gain and master level
• HF and LF contour switches (+5 dB shelving)
• Portable and rigid PP enclosure, wedge type shape for use as a stage monitor
• Integrated pole mount (twin 35 mm) and M8 inserts for flying

Rigid PP enclosure

The enclosure is industrial grade polypropylene in black, with a trapezoidal form factor so the SPA 1208 can also be used as a stage monitor. It measures 250 x 420 x 255 mm (W x H x D) and weighs 8.6 kg.

Transducers and coverage

The HF section is a 1 inch throat compression driver with a 1.35 inch voice coil; the LF section is a 8 inch woofer with a 1.5 inch voice coil, rated 150 W AES in the SPA 1200 Series literature. The active crossover point is 2.7 kHz and the directivity is 90° horizontal by 50° vertical.

Amplifier panel, inputs and controls

Two MIC/LINE inputs can each be used as either mic or line, with their own gain control (range 55 dB, +30 dB to -25 dB, 0 dB at centre). A master level control runs from -∞ to 0 dB, and the mix of both inputs is available at MIX OUT. The HF contour switch adds a +5 dB high shelf (corner frequencies 1 kHz and 13 kHz) and the LF contour switch a +5 dB low shelf (break points at 1 kHz and 80 Hz). Protection covers overload, short circuit, overheat and mains overvoltage.

Mounting options

2 x M8 inserts on top, 2 x M8 inserts on bottom and 1 x M8 insert at back, for flying. The bottom carries a twin 35 mm pole mount, and four plastic legs let the speaker stand on the floor.

The SPA 1200 Series

SONODYNE builds the SPA Series in active, passive and weatherised versions. The active SPA 1200 Series has four models: SPA 1208 (8 inch), SPA 1210 (10 inch), SPA 1212 (12 inch) and SPA 1215 (15 inch), all 2 way ported systems with a 1 inch throat compression driver, 2 x MIC/LINE inputs, 2 x gain controls and 1 master level.

In the box

• SPA 1208 active speaker

SONODYNE SPA 1208: frequently asked questions

Is the SPA 1208 active or passive?

Active. It is a bi-amped 2 way speaker with 150 W continuous and 300 W program output power, so it needs no external power amplifier.

Can I connect a microphone directly?

Yes. Both inputs are MIC/LINE inputs that can be used as either mic or line, each with its own gain control.

Can it be used as a stage monitor?

Yes. The wedge type shape allows use as a stage monitor; SONODYNE names it ideal for mains, fills, stage monitors and FRFR monitors.

How can it be mounted?

On a 35 mm pole or stand through the twin pole mount, flown using the M8 inserts (2 x M8 inserts on top, 2 x M8 inserts on bottom and 1 x M8 insert at back), or standing on its four plastic legs.

Where can I buy the SONODYNE SPA 1208 in India?

The SONODYNE SPA 1208 is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Main speakers for a small event

Bands, DJs and presenters who need a pair of powered mains.

Connections

Setup

1. Fit each SPA 1208 on a 35 mm pole or stand using the integrated pole mount.
2. Connect the mixer outputs to a MIC/LINE input on each speaker.
3. Set the gain and master level, then switch the HF and LF contour as needed.

Tip: 150 W continuous, 300 W program, bi-amped.

Workflow 2: Speech and vocal PA

Meetings, schools and places of worship using one speaker without a mixer.

Connections

Setup

1. Connect the microphone to the first MIC/LINE input.
2. Connect a second microphone or music source to the second input.
3. Balance the two gain controls and set the master level.

Tip: Each input can be used as either MIC or LINE.

Workflow 3: Stage monitor

Performers who need a floor monitor.

Connections

Setup

1. Lay the SPA 1208 in its wedge position on the stage floor.
2. Connect the monitor send to a MIC/LINE input.
3. Set the gain and master level for the performer.

Tip: The wedge type shape allows use as a stage monitor.

Workflow 4: Second speaker from MIX OUT

Set-ups that feed another powered speaker from the first one.

Connections

Setup

1. Connect the sources to the two MIC/LINE inputs of the first speaker.
2. Connect MIX OUT to the input of the second speaker.
3. Set the level on each speaker.

Tip: MIX OUT carries the mix of both inputs.

Workflow 5: Fills and FRFR monitoring

Systems that need extra coverage or a full range monitor.

Connections

Setup

1. Place the SPA 1208 where extra coverage or monitoring is needed.
2. Drive it from its own mixer send.
3. Aim it using the 90° x 50° coverage.

Tip: SONODYNE names it ideal for fills and FRFR monitors.

Workflow 6: Flown installation

Installers flying speakers in halls and venues.

Connections

Setup

1. Attach rated flying hardware to the M8 inserts.
2. Fly and aim the speaker.
3. Connect the source and mains power and set the level.

Tip: 2 x M8 inserts on top, 2 x M8 inserts on bottom and 1 x M8 insert at back, for flying.