
Kramer AW-8D All weather, 8", 2-way wall mounted PoE powered Dante speaker
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Description
Note: Download the Kramer Speaker Manager (.exe) and installation instructions from the Resources tab. Kramer AW-8D is a powerful, high-performance 8" all-weather PoE-powered Dante speaker, designed to deliver deeper, fuller sound with enhanced sensitivity for both indoor and outdoor environments. Built to withstand harsh weather conditions while meeting the requirements of indoor installations, the AW-8D is the ideal solution for mixed-use deployments where high-quality audio and consistent design are essential. Engineered with the system integrator in mind, the AW-8D includes a built-in amplifier, DSP, and mixer, allowing for two-channel mixing and precise sound tuning. Advanced features include configurable parametric EQ, high-pass/low-pass filters, input compression, output limiting, power management, a "Find Me" tone trigger, and firmware updates-all managed through Kramer's intuitive Speaker Utility software. The AW-8D also supports integration with Kramer Control and third-party control systems via a robust API, enabling remote control of volume, mute, and more. Available in black or white, the AW-8D combines premium audio performance with sleek, professional design for any commercial installation. Kramer lists this model in the following configurations: AW-8D-(W)-(SINGLE), AW-8D-(B)-(SINGLE). The distributor order code does not identify which configuration is supplied - please confirm when ordering. Manufacturer part number 60-000111.
Key features
Exceptional sound performance
IP66 rated for outdoor installations
Made from V-0 flame retardant materials. designed to comply with UL1480A for indoor installations
Supports PoE++/PoE+/PoE (auto-negotiate)
Built-in mixer, DSP, and amplifier for two-channel mixing, parametric EQ, High pass and low pass filters, input compressor, output limiter and advanced power settings
Features a built-in "Find Me" tone, making it easy to identify and locate individual speakers during installation or maintenance.
Power handling: 10W continuous / 30W peak
Sound Pressure Level (SPL): - Sensitivity (1W@1m, free field): 91dB SPL Maximum SPL: Continuous: 100dB SPL / Peak: 106dB SPL
Regulatory compliance: - IEC62368(CB) / CE LVD, UL62368 FCC+IC, BIS, RCM RoHS, REACH, WEEE
Industrial design: - wall-mounted, tool-less installation, available in black & white colors, removable logo
Technical specifications
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Connectivity (2)
- Audio - OSP (Output Shortcut Protection)
- Shuts down and restarts the amplifier if a shortcut is detected.
- MECHANICAL - Connectors
- RJ-45, factory reset button
Audio (11)
- Audio - Driver: LF Driver
- 200 mm (8 in) high output driver with polypropylene cone and rubber surround
- Audio - HF Driver
- 25 mm (1 in) liquid cooled soft-dome tweeter
- Audio - Frequency characteristics Frequency Range (-10dB)
- 70Hz-20kHz
- Audio - Frequency Response (±3dB)
- 88Hz-20kHz
- Audio - Dispersion angle
- 104 deg. (1 kHz to 4 kHz)
- Audio - Power handling: PoE++
- 10W continuous / 30W peak
- Audio - PoE+
- 10W continuous / 20W peak
- Audio - PoE
- 10W continuous / 10W peak
- Audio - OCM (Over-Current Protection)
- Monitors input current and reduces gain to prevent damage
- Audio - Sound Pressure Level (SPL): Sensitivity (1W@1m, free
- 91dB SPL
- Audio - Maximum SPL
- PoE++: Continuous: 101dB / Peak: 106dB
Power & Physical (8)
- MECHANICAL - Mounting
- Toolless mounting bracket
- MECHANICAL - Dimensions Dimensions without Bracket
- 251mm x 200mm x 400mm / 9.88" x 7.88" / 15.75"
- MECHANICAL - Dimensions with Bracket
- 251mm x 240mm x 400mm / 9.88" x 9.45" / 15.75"
- MECHANICAL - Shipping dimensions (single unit)
- 322mm x 312mm x 467mm / 12.7" x 12.3" / 18.4"
- MECHANICAL - Shipping dimensions (2 units in a Master box)
- 630mm x 330mm x 485mm / 24.8" x 13.0" x 19.1"
- MECHANICAL - Shipping weight (single unit)
- 4.7Kg / 10.4lbs
- MECHANICAL - Shipping weight (Master box)
- 10.2Kg / 22.5lbs
- MECHANICAL - Material Grill
- Aluminum, removable logo
General (4)
- DESCRIPTION
- All weather, 8", 2-way wall mounted PoE powered Dante speaker.
- Built-in Protection OTM (Over-Temperature Protection)
- Automatically lowers volume if overheating is detected, restoring it once temperature normalizes
- MECHANICAL - Installation Type
- Surface mounted vertical or horizontal
- MECHANICAL - Baffle & back enclosure
- V-0 Flame Retardant
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Delivery & returns
Estimated delivery 24 Oct - 28 Oct. UK mainland delivery only. Some large or made-to-order items carry longer lead times, shown on the product page.
Unused items in original packaging can be returned within 14 days of delivery — see the returns policy for how business and consumer returns differ. Faulty items are covered under manufacturer warranty and by your statutory rights.
Bought in the UK, backed in the UK
This item is sourced through UK distribution and ships to you from within the UK, so the order never crosses a customs border.
The manufacturer warranty is honoured here in the UK. If something fails, you deal with us, not with an overseas seller in another time zone.
Our own UK-based engineers install, commission and support what we sell, and can attend site when a system needs hands on it.
Delivered within the UK mainland, so there is no import duty, customs charge or courier handling fee waiting for you on delivery.
Prices are in pounds sterling with proper UK VAT invoices, and purchase orders are accepted from approved education accounts: no currency conversion and no surprises at the door.
Payment & security
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Schools, colleges, sixth forms, universities and multi-academy trusts can order on invoice, with no card payment required. Purchase orders and credit terms are for education customers only.
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