Description:
Product Description
The Furman M-8X2 is a professional rackmount power conditioner from the Merit series, designed for recording studios, rehearsal rooms, and professional audio setups. If you are looking for quality protection for your audio equipment in a compact rackmount format, this is your ideal conditioner.
Professional Power Protection
150 Joules of Surge Protection
The M-8X2 provides 150 joules of protection against voltage spikes, shielding your valuable audio equipment against damage caused by lightning, power outages, and voltage fluctuations. The peak impulse current is 12,000 amps, providing robust protection.
Rear Panel Circuit Breaker
It includes a rear-panel-mounted circuit breaker that trips automatically if the current exceeds 15 amps, protecting both your equipment and your electrical installation.
Advanced RFI/EMI Filtering
Electrical Noise Elimination
The integrated RFI/EMI (radio frequency/electromagnetic interference) filtering eliminates electrical noise that can degrade audio quality. This is especially important in recording studios and sensitive audio setups.
Clean and Professional Audio
By reducing electrical background noise, the M-8X2 helps achieve cleaner, more professional audio recordings and performances, free from unwanted hum or background noise.
Professional Rackmount Format
Rack Integration
The M-8X2 is designed for standard 19-inch rack mounting, allowing for seamless integration into professional studio setups. The dimensions are 1.75" H x 19" W x 3.75" D, occupying only 1 rack unit.
Compact and Efficient Design
Despite its compact size, it provides 9 total outlets (8 rear + 1 front) for maximum connection flexibility.
9 Power Outlets
8 Rear + 1 Front Outlet
The M-8X2 provides 8 outlets on the rear panel for permanent connections and 1 outlet on the front panel for convenient access. All outlets are protected and filtered.
15 Amp Capacity
With a 15-amp capacity, the M-8X2 can power multiple audio devices simultaneously without issues.
Voltage Specifications
Standard Operating Voltage
It operates at standard 120 VAC with a maximum continuous operating voltage of 130 Volts RMS, providing a safety margin for normal voltage fluctuations.
Voltage Protection
The integrated protection keeps your equipment safe even when the line voltage fluctuates.
Professional Use Cases
- Recording and music production studios
- Band rehearsal rooms
- Professional sound installations
- Podcasting studios
- Audio streaming setups
- Mastering studios
- Church and house of worship installations
- Music education studios
Key Advantages
- Protection: 150 joules against voltage spikes
- Filtering: RFI/EMI for clean audio
- Rackmount: Professional 19" format
- 9 Outlets: 8 rear + 1 front
- 15 Amps: Capacity for multiple devices
- Breaker: Automatic circuit protection
- Compact: Only 1 rack unit
- Professional: Designed for studios
- Reliable: Trusted audio brand
- Integration: Perfect in standard racks
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | Furman M-8X2 |
| Series | Merit Series |
| Type | Rackmount Power Conditioner |
| Number of Outlets | 9 (8 rear + 1 front) |
| Line Voltage | 120 VAC |
| Maximum Continuous Voltage | 130 Volts RMS |
| Maximum Output Current | 15 Amps |
| Surge Protection | 150 Joules |
| Peak Impulse Current | 12,000 Amps |
| Filtering | RFI/EMI (radio frequency/electromagnetic interference) |
| Circuit Breaker | Yes (rear-panel mounted) |
| All Outlets | Protected and filtered |
| Mounting Format | Standard 19" Rackmount |
| Height | 1.75" (1 rack unit) |
| Width | 19" |
| Depth | 3.75" |
| Weight | 4.9 lbs (2.2 kg) |
| Construction | Professional metal |
| Indicators | Status LED |
| Warranty | 3-year limited (Furman) |
| Availability | In stock |
| Shipping | Free standard |
| Ideal for | Studios, Rehearsal Rooms, Professional Installations |
Ideal for
Recording and music production studios, band rehearsal rooms, professional sound installations, podcasting studios, audio streaming setups, mastering studios, church and house of worship installations, music education studios, or any professional audio setup requiring rackmount power protection.