PreSonus Eris Studio 8 8" 2-Way Active Studio Monitor
PreSonus' Eris Studio 8 Active Studio Monitor features acoustic tuning controls, XLR, 1/4 in, & RCA inputs, 105 dB peak SPL, and a front-firing acoustic port for superior bass reproduction
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PreSonus Eris Studio 8 8" 2-Way Active Studio Monitor
If your mixes sound muddy and your current speakers are telling you sweet little lies, it's time for a reality check.
The PreSonus Eris Studio 8 delivers the crystal-clear truth directly to your ears, blending a rich, resonant low-end with a controlled high-frequency response. It's a creative truth-teller designed to reveal the finest details in your music. Every drum beat, vocal nuance, and guitar riff resonates with lifelike precision, ensuring nothing gets lost between your DAW and your ears.
A Wider Sweet Spot
Mixing music shouldn’t require locking your head in a vice to find the perfect listening position. Thanks to a brilliantly engineered high-frequency design, these monitors cast a wide, welcoming sonic net. You get to hear the crisp, snappy details of your mix from a broader area, while annoying desk reflections are completely blocked out of the equation.
Custom EBM Waveguide: Experience a massive 100-degree horizontal dispersion, creating a broad, forgiving sweet spot that lets you move freely while you work.
Narrow Vertical Dispersion: Keeps the sound aimed at your ears and off your mixing console, drastically reducing muddying desk reflections.
Silk-Dome Tweeter: Delivers snappy, surgically accurate transient reproduction, so those hi-hats sound crisp and organic, never harsh or brittle.
Punchy Bass, Zero Boxiness
You want bass that hits you in the chest, not a flabby rumble that ruins your mix. The robust low-end design on this monitor provides a signature tight, clear punch that lets you feel the groove. It dips so incredibly low that you can comfortably craft heavy 808s and booming basslines without cluttering your floor space with extra gear.
Woven-Composite Driver: The 8-inch low-frequency driver delivers a tight, articulate bass response that remains clear even at high volumes.
140W Biamped Power: Massive internal power pushes the limits of headroom, maximizing bass response and ensuring plenty of punch.
Subwoofer-Free Depth: A heavily optimized, ported enclosure allows this beast to reach down to an astonishing 35 Hz, giving you sub-bass frequencies without needing a dedicated sub.
Connectivity and Control for the Modern Maker
A great monitor needs to play nice with the rest of your studio setup. PreSonus engineered this speaker to adapt to any room and any interface seamlessly. From advanced tuning options to a plethora of input jacks, patching into your creative workflow is incredibly effortless and incredibly fast.
Acoustic Tuning Controls: Tailor the monitor's response to your specific room acoustics, ensuring a flat, honest sound no matter where you set up.
Flexible Connectivity: Hook up any gear with balanced XLR, balanced 1/4-inch TRS, and unbalanced RCA inputs ready for action.
Resonance-Suppressing Build: An elegant new enclosure design features optimized internal bracing and a front-firing acoustic port for superior, rattle-free performance.
The Ultimate Mixing Authority
The PreSonus Eris Studio 8 is what happens when pristine sonic accuracy meets unapologetic power. It captures the soul of your recordings while offering the analytical precision required for professional mix rooms. It’s a studio monitor for producers who demand total confidence in every single track they touch.
Frequently Asked Questions about the PreSonus Eris Studio 8
Do I need a subwoofer with the PreSonus Eris Studio 8?
No. Thanks to the 8-inch woven-composite driver and ported enclosure, the Eris Studio 8 reaches down to an impressive 35 Hz, providing plenty of deep bass for most mixing applications without the need for a separate subwoofer.
Are these monitors suitable for a home studio?
Absolutely. The Eris Studio 8 features built-in Acoustic Tuning controls, allowing you to adjust the speaker's frequency response to compensate for the acoustic imperfections of a typical home studio or bedroom setup.
What kind of inputs does the Eris Studio 8 have?
It is highly versatile, featuring balanced XLR and 1/4-inch inputs for professional audio interfaces, as well as unbalanced RCA inputs for consumer-level gear.
What is the benefit of the EBM waveguide?
The custom-designed Elliptical Boundary Modeled (EBM) waveguide provides a wide 100-degree horizontal dispersion for a larger "sweet spot," while the narrow vertical dispersion reduces harmful audio reflections from your desk.
Is the PreSonus Eris Studio 8 an active or passive monitor?
It’s an active (powered) monitor. It features 140W of bi-amped internal power, meaning you don’t need an external amplifier to drive the speakers.
PreSonus Eris Studio 8 Features:
EBM waveguide for a wide sweet spot
Front-firing acoustic port for superior bass-frequency reproduction and optimized, resonance-suppressing internal bracing
Internal power supply with IEC connector and power switch with on/off LED
Balanced XLR and 1/4-inch inputs and unbalanced RCA inputs
Warranty: 2 Years on All Recording Products, Studio monitors, & StudioLive ARC Mixers; 3 Years on StudioLive Series III Rack and Console Mixers; 6 Years on AIR, & CDL Loudspeakers
PreSonus Eris Studio 8 8" 2-Way Active Studio Monitor Specifications
PreSonus Eris Studio 8 8" 2-Way Active Studio Monitor Specifications
Product Specifications
PreSonus Eris Studio 8 8" 2-Way Active Studio Monitor Specifications
Low Frequency Transducer: 8" woven composite
High Frequency Transducer: 1.25" / 31.75 mm, ultra-low-mass, silk-dome
Elliptical Boundary Modeled Waveguide: 100°(H) x 60°(V) EBM waveguide for a wide sweet spot
Wattage: 140W, Class AB biamplification
Frequency Response: 35 Hz to 20 kHz
Peak SPL: 105 dB SPL (Peak, @ 1 m)
Acoustic Tuning Controls: HF (±6 dB, continuously variable); Midrange (±6 dB, continuously variable), and Acoustic Space (flat, -2, -4 dB), plus highpass filter (Off, 80 Hz, 100 Hz)
Protections: RF interference, output-current limiting, over-temperature, transient, subsonic protection, and amplifier “soft start” feature (eliminates popping on power-up)
