2.3 Pin-outs and cabling
W8CT & W8CM
NL8 W8CT W8CM
-1 Link through Low Mid -
+1 Link through Low Mid +
-2 High Mid - Link through
+2 High Mid + Link through
-3 High 1 - Link through
+3 High 1 + Link through
-4 High 2 - Link through
+4 High 2 + Link through
(See Section 1.3 for connector pin-out drawing)
2.3.1 Cable and panel connector part numbers
Please note the following part numbers when ordering loudspeaker connectors to
make up cables and patch panels.
Neutrik NL connectors
NL8FC 8 pole cable (female)
NL8MPR 8 pole panel (male)
NL8MM 8 pole inline coupler (male-male)
Connectors should be kept in good, clean, uncorroded condition to ensure full,
undistorted loudspeaker performance. Corroded or damaged pins and sockets can
cause severe distortion or loss of signal.
2.3.2 Recommended loudspeaker cable
Note that a standard 8-core loudspeaker cable will drive through-linked pairs of
W8CTs and W8CMs.
The following table gives suitable copper core specifications for common
applications:
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