Hunt chose the Apogee AFI-8SX system to replace the music shell lawn's loudspeaker system. He commented: "We were looking to replace the speaker system with a modern, high-output, loudspeaker system that would provide better coverage and sound levels. We chose the Apogee AFI-8SXs because we thought they would be the best speakers for this job, and their performance is indeed superior to that of the previous loudspeaker system."
The AFI-8 is one of the Apogee Fixed Installation (AFI-Series) loudspeakers. Chicago Sound ordered all 16 with Apogee's SX weather-resistant coating. AFI Series loudspeakers feature high power output, a distinctive modern appearance, versatile rigging, and a low distortion response. The AFI-Series' optional processor provides active protective limiting to guard against abuse, fixed EQ points to flatten the response and extend the low and high frequencies, and electronic crossovers for the bi-amped models.
The Apogee AFI-8 features a 15" woofer and a 2" tweeter, is available in single-amped or bi-amped versions, and may be ordered with a rotatable 60º x 40º or a 90º x 40º HF horn. The AFI-8 provides a maximum SPL of 124dB continuous/130dB peak, and maximum power handling of 400W continuous/1600W peak. The AFI-8 is especially effective when used with Apogee's CA-4000 and CA-8000 power amplifiers.
(Lee Baldock)
