FBT Install Canto 8C W White

The CANTO Series: An FBT Installation Speaker Designed and Manufactured in Italy

The FBT Install CANTO 8C White (Manufacturer Ref. 45475 ) belongs to the CANTO series, a range focused on installation that prioritizes integration, ease of implementation, and consistent sound reproduction. Its Italian manufacturing emphasizes robust design, suited for prolonged operation and varied environments, while maintaining a compact footprint to remain discreet within a venue's architecture.

With its understated design and polypropylene enclosure, the CANTO 8C aims to balance durability, lightweight, and ease of placement, whether in a hall, commercial space, or reception area.

For Which Installations and Users?

This passive 2-way speaker is especially relevant for projects requiring clear and uniform sound diffusion: bars and restaurants, multipurpose rooms, event spaces, retail, schools, or places of worship. Its coaxial configuration promotes a "point source" sound sensation, useful when seeking a stable sound image and good intelligibility, even when the audience moves.

The 80 deg H x 80 deg V dispersion helps cover an area in a controlled manner. The CANTO 8C is suitable both as a main speaker in a small zone and as a fill speaker, depending on the number of speakers deployed and the coverage plan.

Coaxial Design, System Management, and Integration: Key Points

2-Way Coaxial: Phase Coherence and Easier Placement

The CANTO 8C features a coaxial architecture : the tweeter is positioned to share the acoustic axis of the woofer/midrange driver. The result is a reproduction often perceived as more homogeneous and a more consistent directivity, simplifying placement in installations, especially when dealing with height, dispersion angles, or proximity to walls.

The 8-inch (203 mm) woofer and 1-inch (25 mm) tweeter cover a stated frequency response of 60 Hz to 20 kHz, with a 96 dB sensitivity to achieve a good sound level with appropriate amplification. The max peak SPL is rated at 125 dB, useful for maintaining headroom during dynamic passages.

Recommended Filtering: Protecting the System and Optimizing Power Handling

For reliable integration, FBT recommends a high-pass filter at 50 Hz with a slope of 24 dB/oct. This approach limits unnecessary excursion in the low spectrum and improves stability when the program contains a lot of low-frequency energy. An external filter is also recommended via digital management with presets, convenient for standardizing sound, securing the system, and saving time during setup.

The 2 kHz crossover frequency helps balance treble definition and midrange presence, an important aspect for voice and background music as well as for more prominent sound reinforcement.

Euroblock Connectivity and Setup: Installation-Oriented

The Euroblock in & thru connectors facilitate inline wiring and daisy-chaining between speakers, with discreet connections suited for fixed environments. For placement, a 35 mm pole mount allows for stand or pole mounting, while an adjustable bracket is available separately (Ref. WM-68 ) to orient the dispersion according to the coverage area.

Technical specifications

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Model	FBT Install CANTO 8C White	Max Peak SPL	125 dB
Manufacturer Ref.	45475	Woofer	8 inches (203 mm), voice coil 2 inches (51 mm)
Series	Canto	Tweeter	1 inch (25 mm), voice coil 1.4 inches (36 mm)
Type	Passive 2-way speaker	Dispersion	80 deg H x 80 deg V
Configuration	2-way coaxial	Frequency Response	60 Hz - 20 kHz
Manufacturing	Italy	Crossover Frequency	2 kHz
Color	White	Recommended High-Pass Filter	50 Hz - 24 dB/oct
RMS Power	125 W	Recommended External Filter	Digital management with presets
Peak Power	500 W	Input Connectors	Euroblock in & thru
Recommended Amplifier	250 W RMS	Enclosure	Polypropylene
Nominal Impedance	8 ohms	Mounting	35 mm pole mount
Sensitivity	96 dB	Adjustable bracket sold separately	WM-68