ADAM Audio A8H‑R – 8″ Midfield 3‑Way Monitor with DSP Precision
The A8H‑R is ADAM’s flagship midfield monitor, featuring an 8″ woofer, dedicated midrange, and ribbon tweeter for industry-leading clarity and imaging. Onboard DSP and room-adaptation tools ensure precise calibration and performance in larger studio environments—exclusively at Soundium.
Key Features
- 8″ Multi‑Layer Mineral woofer: Deep, accurate bass response down to 31 Hz with minimal distortion
- 3.5″ DCH midrange driver: Smooth and transparent mid frequencies for natural vocals and instruments
- X‑ART ribbon tweeter with rotatable HPS waveguide: Ultra-detailed highs and a broad soundstage, adaptable to monitor placement
- Tri-amp hybrid amplification: 250 W RMS (woofer), 70 W (midrange), and 20 W (tweeter) for clean, powerful output
- Onboard DSP & Ethernet control: Remote EQ, delay, voicing presets, and Sonarworks SoundID support via A Control
- Room-adaptation switches: Adjustable Bass, Desk, Presence, and Treble filters for fine-tuning in varied acoustics
Customer Benefits
The A8H‑R delivers high-resolution monitoring across all frequencies, ideal for mixing, mastering, and immersive audio production. Its DSP adaptability and rotatable tweeter simplify integration into diverse studio layouts, offering reliable precision and consistent performance.
Quick Specs
- Drivers: 8″ MLM woofer, 3.5″ DCH midrange, X‑ART ribbon tweeter
- Frequency response: 31 Hz–45 kHz (–6 dB); 34 Hz–41 kHz (±3 dB)
- Crossover frequencies: 400 Hz and 3 kHz
- Amplification: 250 W Class-D (LF), 70 W Class-AB (MF), 20 W Class-AB (HF)
- Max SPL: 105 dB peak @ 1 m
- Inputs: Balanced XLR, Unbalanced RCA, RJ45 (Ethernet DSP)
- Dimensions: 27.4 × 38.2 × 32.9 cm
- Weight: 13.6 kg
- Power consumption: 220 W max; IEC cable included
What’s in the Box
- ADAM Audio A8H‑R powered midfield monitor (right)
- IEC power cable
- Quick start guide & warranty documentation
Use Cases / Ideal For
Engineered for midfield and large control rooms, especially in stereo or immersive arrays, the A8H‑R excels in professional mixing, mastering, broadcast, and immersive audio work.
Compatibility
Integrates easily with audio interfaces, DAWs, and subwoofers via XLR/RCA. Full DSP features accessed with Ethernet and ADAM’s A Control. Compatible with room-calibration systems like Sonarworks SoundID.
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros:
- Exceptional clarity and balanced frequency response
- DSP tuning and rotatable tweeter streamline room integration
- Tri-amped design delivers clean power even at high SPLs
- Built for professional accuracy in larger spaces
⚠️ Cons:
- Requires Ethernet and software access to unlock full DSP capabilities
- Heavy and sizeable unit requiring adequate space and mounting
For studios seeking tri-amped, DSP-enhanced midfield monitoring with pristine clarity and flexible setup, the ADAM Audio A8H‑R is the benchmark—only at Soundium.
