Sonance PS-C85RT

Brian Long

Introduction

The PS-C85RT is a high-output in-ceiling loudspeaker engineered for demanding commercial environments. Featuring an 8" aluminum cone woofer, 1.4" neodymium compression driver, and selectable horn or collar dispersion, it delivers 93dB sensitivity and up to 117dB SPL with full 70V/100V distributed audio compatibility. Explore the full high-output family here.

Features, Specifications, and Manuals

Features
  • Field-selectable 120° or 80° dispersion coverage
  • Horn and collar assembly ships in-box; field-adjustable
  • 1.4" compression driver engineered for high-SPL commercial environments
  • Extended low-frequency response
  • Integrated 70V/100V transformer, 120W max tap
  • Part of a complete High Output form factor family
Specifications
Specification Details
SKU 40229
HF Driver 1.4" (36mm) aluminum dome compression driver, 36mm Voice Coil Size, 1" (25mm) Exit Size, Neodymium Magnet, 1500Hz Crossover Frequency
LF Driver 8" (203mm) aluminum cone, Santoprene surround, 60.55mm Voice Coil Size, Ferrite Magnet
Frequency Response (+/- 10db) 39.8Hz - 25kHz
Frequency Response (+/- 3db) 53.3Hz - 20kHz
Power Handling (RMS) 150 watts (600 watts peak), 100 hours
Sensitivity 93dB SPL
Enclosure PC/ABS (UL94V-0), Steel, Powder coated
Rated Maximum SPL 112dB, 118dB peak
Nominal Impedance (Ohms) 8 ohms
Transformer Taps 70 V / 100 V: 120W, 60W and 30W 70 V: 15W
Coverage Pattern 1kHz to 10kHz 120 or 80 Degree Axis Symmetric
Dimensions (Diameter x D) 13.27" x 10.8" (337.06mm x 274.32mm)
Cut-Out Dimensions (Diameter) 11.625" (295.28mm)
Weight 26.04 lbs. (11.81kg)
Grille Steel
Input Connector Four pin, Euroblock with loop output connections
Certifications UL 1480A, UL 2043, NFPA 90A, NFPA 70
Suspension Points Two, on top surface
Maximum SPL (Peak) 118dB peak
Architectural Specifications
The loudspeaker shall be of the two-way type comprising a single flush mount in-ceiling enclosure containing one 8” (203mm) aluminum cone, santoprene surround low frequency transducer with ferrite magnet and 60.55mm voice coil, and one 1.4” (36mm) coaxially mounted aluminum dome compression driver high frequency transducer with neodymium magnet, 36mm voice coil, and 1” (25mm) exit with 1500Hz crossover frequency. It shall feature interchangeable collar and horn directivity options for flexible coverage patterns. Frequency range shall be 53.3Hz – 20KHz (+/-3dB). Long term power handling shall be 150 Watts continuous (600 Watts Peak) for 100 hours per IEC standards, with program power of 300 Watts (1200 Watts Peak) for two hours. The unit shall be supplied with a laminated core line matching transformer suitable for 100 volt or 70 volt with control allowing user selectable power taps of 120W, 60W, 30W, and 15W (70V), 120W, 60W, and 30W (100V), and an 8 ohm bypass. The enclosure shall be constructed from powder coated steel with ABS plastic (UL94V-0) baffle suitable for indoor applications. The grille shall be constructed from steel with round or square trim options. The speaker shall be suitable for commercial installation per UL 1480A, UL 2043, NFPA 90A, and NFPA 70 standards for use in air handling spaces. Wire shall be terminated via four pin Euroblock connector with loop output connections. Two suspension points shall be provided on the top surface to allow additional support when necessary. The enclosure cubic volume shall be 0.48 cubic feet (13.5 cubic liters) with port tuning at 54.6Hz. The system shall include support components for installation with capture thickness capability from 0” to 2.12” (0mm to 53.84mm). Coverage pattern from 1kHz to 10kHz shall be 120 degrees axis symmetric (collar configuration) or 80 degrees axis symmetric (horn configuration) with directivity factor (Q) of 5.7 (collar) or 8.65 (horn) averaged from 1kHz to 16kHz and directivity (DI) of 7.5dB (collar) or 9dB (horn) averaged from 1kHz to 16kHz. Operating temperature range shall be -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C). External dimensions shall be 13.27” Diameter x 10.82” Depth (337mm x 274.8mm) with mounting depth of 10.7” (271.8mm) and cut out dimension of 11.625” diameter (296mm). Round trimless grille diameter shall be 13.32” (338.4mm) with optional square trimless grille of 13.38” x 13.38” (339.8mm x 339.8mm). The total enclosure shall weigh 26.04 lbs. (11.81 kg) per unit with grille. It shall have fire-rated engineering and accurate sonic performance to deliver both good intelligibility and musicality suitable for commercial ceiling installations. The loudspeaker shall be the Sonance Professional Series PS-C85RT. No other system shall be acceptable unless the above combined performance specifications are equaled or exceeded.
Manuals and Documents