AKAI RPM8 News: The AKAI RPM8 is an eight-inch active studio monitor optimised for excellent reproduction of heavy bass frequencies. Akai suggest that the RPM8 reference production studio monitors are specifically designed for use with MPC music production workstations and production controllers.
RPM8 studio monitors are two-way, active, bi-amplified, nearfield loudspeakers made for producers, recording engineers, remix artists, DJs and other musicians.
The two-way monitors each feature an eight-inch woven-kevlar low-frequency driver with 80W RMS of continuous amplification for robust, full bass all the way down to 39 Hz. The monitors’ high-frequency system consists of a one-inch silk-dome tweeter with 40W RMS of continuous amplification, mounted on a custom, functionally optimised waveguide for excellent control of directivity and reduction of unwanted early reflections.
The AKAI RPM8 studio monitors contain active, fourth-order crossovers for outstanding separation and optimal power management. Their cabinet is constructed of industry-standard MDF for low resonance, and is dually ported on the front baffle for bass extension in any setting, including soffit-mounted installations.
The bi-amplification, ported cabinet design and overall acoustical efficiency combine to produce a speaker that can deliver up to powerful 113 dB SPL and with accurate frequency response from an impressive 39 Hz to 20 kHz.
AKAI RPM8