Yamaha DXR8mkII

The DXR8mkII is the smallest and lightest speaker in Yamaha's DXR mkII series. It has the same 1100 W Class-D amplifier as its larger siblings (950 W for the low end, 150 W for the high end; 700 W continuous), driving an 8-inch woofer and a 1.75-inch neodymium compression driver. Maximum output is 130 dB SPL at 1 m, with a frequency range of 57 Hz to 20 kHz and 90 x 60 degree coverage.

Yamaha developed the mkII series with input from the touring loudspeaker specialists at NEXO. The 48-bit DSP runs FIR-X tuning, a linear-phase crossover, and D-CONTOUR, a multi-band dynamic processor with FOH/MAIN and MONITOR settings that keeps the tone even from low to high volume. A switchable high-pass filter (100 or 120 Hz) cleans up the low end when you add a subwoofer; Yamaha suggests the DXS12mkII for a compact, high-output system.

The built-in 3-channel mixer takes a microphone or line source on XLR, a pair of jack inputs and an RCA pair, so a small gig with a vocal mic and a DJ controller needs no external mixer. THRU and LINK OUT connectors send the signal on to more speakers. At 12.8 kg in an ABS cabinet with a 35 mm pole socket (0 or 7 degree tilt) and M8 rigging points, it works as a compact main speaker, a monitor for DJs and performers, or a fill speaker in larger rooms.

Key features

• 8-inch woofer and 1.75-inch neodymium compression driver, 90 x 60 degree coverage
• 1100 W dynamic / 700 W continuous Class-D, up to 130 dB SPL at 1 m
• Frequency range 57 Hz to 20 kHz (-10 dB)
• 48-bit DSP with FIR-X tuning and D-CONTOUR (FOH/MAIN, MONITOR, OFF)
• High-pass filter OFF / 100 / 120 Hz for use with a subwoofer
• 3-channel mixer: XLR mic/line, two jack inputs, RCA pair; THRU and LINK OUT
• 12.8 kg ABS cabinet, 280 x 458 x 280 mm, 35 mm pole socket with 0 or 7 degree tilt, M8 rigging points