Enjoy professional quality sound reproduction with the LD Systems MON 8 A G3, a compact, powered stage monitor that can double as a main PA speaker, well suited for bands, performers, DJs, and singer-songwriters. The MON 8 A G3 delivers a powerful and precise sound, thanks to the 300W RMS (1200W peak) Class-D amplifier that powers the 8" woofer and 1" high-frequency driver. The drivers are arranged in a coaxial design for true point-source performance and provide a frequency response of 68 Hz to 18 kHz with a peak SPL of 121 dB.

The rugged enclosure is made from birch plywood and features a resistant polyurea coating. The side of the speaker features two combo XLR-1/4" inputs and XLR-thru outputs, as well as two powerCON power connectors for daisy-chaining to other monitors. The second generation DynX DSP provides four application presets, a 3-band EQ, tunable notch filter, and an alignment delay. The other side of the speaker features a 35mm pole socket for raising the speaker on a stand to be used as a main PA. The MON 8 A G3 ships with a powerCON power cord.

Compact High-Performance Stage Monitor    Class-D Power Amp: 300W RMS / 1200W Peak    Coaxial Design: 1" Titanium HF Driver    8" Woofer with 2.5" Voice Coil    CD Horn with 50 x 90° Dispersion    DynX DSP with 3-Band EQ, Filter, Delay    Four Application Presets    Two Combo XLR-1/4" Inputs + XLR Thru    powerCON Power Input + 3.5mm Pole Socket    Includes Power Cord

• Compact high-performance stage monitor with top-of-the-range technologies
• Class-D power amplifier with 300W RMS / 1200 W peak and 121 dB max. SPL
• Coaxial design for true point source with a 1.75" titanium-diaphragm HF driver
• 8" woofer with 2.5" voice coil
• Optimized, practical radiation pattern due to 50° x 90° CD horn
• DynX DSP (Gen.2) for distortion-free sound even at maximum volume
• 3-band EQ, notch filter, 4 application presets and delay function
• PowerCON-compatible loop-through professional power connection
• 35mm speaker stand flange for FOH applications
• Durable polyurea coating and heavy-duty front grille

The highly efficient Class-D power amp delivers 300W RMS. The peak power of 1200W, which can be called up at short notice, guarantees a dynamic, assertive sound image.

The next monitor can be supplied with power via a second powerCON compatible connection. Thanks to the two XLR outputs, you can also daisy-chain the audio signal to a neighboring stage monitor.

Heavy-duty birch plywood

• The enclosures are made of heavy-duty 15mm birch plywood and coated with durable polyurea. Thus, they reliably withstand many years of hard use on the road

Steel front grille

• The extra-strong, torsion-resistant steel grilles effectively protect the speakers

Two die-cast aluminum handles

• The two cast aluminum handles, homogeneously integrated into the overall appearance, enable the best possible handling onstage

Recessed connections

• The connections and controllers are recessed in steel trays and are thus optimally protected against damage

Noiseless heat sink

• An elegantly designed heat sink on the back of the monitor provides fanless and thus noiseless cooling of the power electronics

PRESET: Selection of the loudspeaker preset

• FULLRANGE
• FLAT
• MONITOR
• MON HPF

3-Band EQ

• HIGH EQ Setting the treble frequencies from -10 dB to +10 dB
• MID EQ Adjusting the center frequencies from -10 dB to +10 dB
• LOW EQ Adjusting the bass frequencies from -10 dB to +10 dB

Notch EQ

• NOTCH GAIN Narrow band reduction of a feedback frequency 0 to -12 dB
• NOTCH FREQ Setting the feedback frequency from 500 Hz to 10 kHz

Alignment Delay

• DELAY Time delay of the audio signal in 0.1m steps up to 10m (0m = OFF, display in meters and feet)

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Would this work with a Canon R5 and a 70-200 RF lens?

A: Yes, the Cotton Carrier CCS G3 Harness-1 can accommodate a Canon EOS R5 equipped with a Canon RF 70-200mm Lens.

Q: 2. I need back support. Does this harness provide that?

A: Technically no, but it would certainly be much better than using a heavy camera on a traditional strap around your neck or shoulder. This harness would take some strain off your back compared to most other camera carriers.

Q: 3. What is the purpose of the 10 degree hub. Would it be recommended for a 500m PF lens mounted on the D500? This is comparatively short lens.

A: The 10 degree hub, is for many different size lenses. Good to try with the 500mm PF.

Q: 4. I am 6'8" and wondering about positioning and length of the vest and the comfort whether it should ride higher or lower?

A: The most comfortable way to use the Cotton Carrier CCS G3 Harness-1 (Gray) would depend on your specific body proportions and your personal taste.

Q: 5. Is there a mirror flip option for using in a teleprompter?

A: The Blackmagic Design SmartView 4K G3 15.6" DCI 4K Broadcast Monitor with SMPTE 2110 does not have a mirror flip option at this time.

Q: 6. What is the warranty on this monitor? B&H Description says 1 year mfr. warranty but HP web site shows 3 years for same model?

A: Included with the HP Z34C G3 34" 21:9 Curved WQHD IPS Monitor is a 3-year HP warranty.

Q: 7. The pictures I've seen suggest that because there is no real hip belt most of the weight will be on your shoulders. Is that true?

A: The relative distribution of the weight on one's shoulders, midsection, or even hips will depend on how long or short one makes the shoulder straps, how tightly one adjusts the belt to be, and how high or low the harness sits on one's abdomen. Having said that, as can be seen in the photos (and as I would expect), most people will probably find it most comfortable with the bulk of the weight on being on one's shoulders.

Q: 8. I use a 400mm L as my walk around lens. Is it better to use the lens mount in the holster so the camera and lens don't separate or is the camera mount enough?

A: When using the Cotton Carrier CCS G3 Harness-2 , it is good to start off mounting the camera to see if one comfortable that way. Then try the lens mount.

Q: 9. Does this increase the channels of QU-16 mixer from 16 to 32 ?

A: No, the Allen & Heath AB168 Portable AudioRack is stagebox that allows you to position the inputs and outputs for your Allen & Heath Qu-16 mixer up to 393' (120m) away from the mixer using a single Cat5 cable. It does not increase the number of channels for the Qu-16 from 16 to 32.

Q: 10. Will this system work with a camera with a battery grip?

A: Yes, the Cotton Carrier CCS G3 Harness-1 (Gray) will work with a camera with an attached battery grip.