The Electro-Voice EVID-C8.2HC-G2 is a complete 8-inch coaxial two-way loudspeaker that offers excellent sound quality and outstanding reliability with first-class aesthetics. It includes the EZ-Install system for quick and easy installations that are fast and reliable without compromising on safety.
The loudspeaker features a point-source design to improve off-axis response and overall uniform coverage. The EVID-C8.2HC-G2 utilizes a transformer that offers a selection of 5.6 (70-V only), 11.3, 22.5, 45 or 90 watts delivered to the loudspeaker system using either 70-V or 100-V lines, or 8-ohm bypass. Selection is via a convenient switch on the front baffle. The perforated grille is finished in semi-gloss white powder-coated enamel. The baffle is constructed from UL 94V-0 rated ABS. The rear enclosure is constructed from heavy gauge coated steel. The low-profile enclosure makes it easy to mount in very tight spaces. A side terminal-cover provides access to a 4-pin terminal block that allows direct connection to the speaker with 12-gauge and 3.3 mm2-wire and provides pass through to additional speakers.
A mounting ring and a tile bridge are included for safe suspension of the EVID-C8.2HC-G2 ceiling systems in a drop ceiling that uses mineral wool, or other fiber-based ceiling tiles. The wide range of EVID ceiling speakers has been designed to work together as a complete system in a variety of different ceiling constructions, and to be used in combination with other EVID surface-mount and in-wall speakers
Specifications
| Frequency range (-10 dB) (Hz) 1 | 60 Hz – 20,000 Hz | 
| Maximum SPL (continuous) (dB) 2 | 118 dB | 
| Maximum SPL (peak) (dB) 2 | 124 dB | 
| Sensitivity (1 W, 1 m) 3 | 95 dB SPL 1 W, 1 m | 
| Specifications | |
| Coverage angle conical (°) | 75° | 
| Power handling (continuous) (W) 4 | 180 W | 
| Power handling (peak) (W) 4 | 720 W | 
| Long term power handling (continuous) (W) 5 | 150 W | 
| Long term power handling (peak) (W) 5 | 600 W | 
| Nominal impedance (Ω) (Low Z) | 8 Ω | 
| Recommended high pass (Hz) 6 | 50 Hz | 
| Transformer taps 70 V line (W) | 90 W; 45 W; 22.5 W; 11.25 W; 5.6 W | 
| Transformer taps 100 V line (W) | 90 W; 45 W; 22.5 W; 11.25 W | 
| LF transducer size (in) | 8 in | 
| HF transducer size (in) | 1 in | 
| Material | Steel | 
| Grille material | Powder coated steel | 
| Connector type | 4-pin Euroblock Input + Pass through | 
| Wire size (AWG) | 12AWG (maximum) | 
| Wire diameter (mm2) | 3.3 mm2 (maximum) | 
| Color | White; Customized colors | 
| Color (RAL) | RAL 9003 Signal white | 
| Mounting cutout (in) | 12.7 in | 
| Mounting cutout (mm) | 323 mm | 
| Dimensions (Ø x D) (in) | 13.9 in x 9.9 in | 
| Dimensions (Ø x D) (mm) | 353 mm x 350.7 mm | 
| Mounting depth (in) | 9.5 in | 
| Mounting depth (mm) | 240 mm | 
| Ceiling thickness (in) | 0.5 in - 1.5 in | 
| Ceiling thickness (mm) | 12.5 mm - 38 mm | 
| Weight (lb) 7 | 13.2 lb | 
| Weight (kg) 7 | 6 kg | 
| Shipping weight (lb) 8 | 30 lb | 
| Shipping weight (kg) 8 | 13.5 kg | 
| IP rating 7 | IP34 | 
| Weatherization | Indoor | 
| Operating temperature (°F) | 32 °F – 122 °F | 
| Operating temperature (°C) | 0 °C – 50 °C | 
| Safety agency ratings | UL 1480A, safe for use in airhandling spaces per UL 2043, CSA 22.2 205 certified, IEC 62638 | 
Downloads
| Name | Language & Download | 
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| EVID-C-G2 EU-Declaration of Conformity (2025-05) | en | 
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| Ceiling Speaker Layout Calculator | Download | 
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| EVID-C8.2HC-G2 2D and 3D CAD Drawing | Download | 
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| Next-generation EVID ceiling speakers Flyer | Download |