NEXT-proaudio has introduced the SP8, a new active high-output, full-range 2-way point source system designed to deliver powerful performance, extended low-frequency response and clear, articulate vocals across a broad range of professional applications.
Built for both portable and installed use, the SP8 combines advanced acoustic design with high-power amplification and integrated network control, positioning it as a versatile solution for everything from corporate events and theatres to nightclubs, live performances and small festivals.
At the heart of the system are two 8-inch long-excursion neodymium transducers handling the low and mid frequencies. Band-pass loaded in a dipole configuration, the drivers use dual voice coil technology to extend bass response, reduce even-order distortion and improve thermal performance. According to NEXT-proaudio, this allows the SP8 to deliver up to 20% more acoustic output under sustained high-power operation.
High frequencies are reproduced by a 1.4-inch exit neodymium compression driver with a 3-inch voice coil, designed to provide smooth, detailed top-end performance. The loudspeaker also adopts the same externally rotatable waveguide design found in the SP12, giving users greater flexibility when adapting coverage to different deployment scenarios.
Powering the system is a 2-channel Class D amplifier delivering 3500W peak, paired with a 96kHz DSP platform that is fully controllable via the company’s X-NET software.
The X-NET ecosystem provides real-time monitoring and intuitive control of connected loudspeakers, including automatic device mapping. Users can access detailed processing functions such as individual EQ, level, phase and delay adjustments, alongside unlimited group creation. The system also features automatic fallback between analogue and digital inputs to help ensure operational reliability.
Designed as a flexible reinforcement tool, the SP8 is aimed at a wide range of professional use cases, including concert halls, sports venues, mobile DJ setups, side-fill applications and rental deployments where compact size and high output are both priorities.
