{"product_id":"furman-m-8x-ar-voltage-regulator","title":"Furman M-8X AR Voltage Regulator","description":"\u003c!-- ======================================================\n     Furman M-8X AR — SEO-Optimized Product Page\n     ====================================================== --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .bh-wrap{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:1rem 1.25rem;line-height:1.6}\n  .bh-eyebrow{letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.8rem;opacity:.7}\n  .bh-title{font-size:2.75rem;margin:.25rem 0 1rem;font-weight:700;line-height:1.2}\n  .bh-sub{font-style:italic;margin:0 0 1.25rem}\n  .bh-grid{display:grid;gap:1.25rem}\n  @media(min-width:900px){.bh-grid{grid-template-columns:1.3fr .7fr;align-items:start}}\n  .bh-section{margin:2rem 0}\n  .bh-bullets{list-style:disc;padding-left:1.25rem;margin:.5rem 0 0}\n  .bh-specs{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse}\n  .bh-specs th,.bh-specs td{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:.65rem;vertical-align:top}\n  .bh-specs th{width:42%;background:#f8fafc;text-align:left}\n  .bh-faq details{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:.5rem;padding:0.75rem 1rem;margin:.5rem 0;background:#fafafa}\n  .bh-faq summary{font-weight:600;cursor:pointer}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-wrap\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bh-eyebrow\"\u003eFurman\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"bh-title\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eFurman M-8X AR Merit Series 15 Amp Voltage Regulator\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bh-sub\"\u003e15 Amp Capacity • Automatic Voltage Regulation • EVS Protection • 9 Regulated AC Outlets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-grid\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- LEFT COLUMN --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"overview\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMeet the M-8X AR\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"description\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFurman M-8X AR\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional-grade voltage regulator designed to protect sensitive audio, video, recording, and electronic equipment from unstable AC power conditions. Utilizing Furman's automatic voltage regulation technology, the M-8X AR continuously monitors incoming AC power and corrects voltage fluctuations to maintain a stable \u003cstrong\u003e120V AC output (±5V)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This helps eliminate problems caused by brownouts, low-voltage conditions, over-voltage events, and inconsistent utility power while helping connected equipment perform reliably and safely. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for recording studios, live sound systems, DJ rigs, broadcast facilities, home theaters, and commercial AV installations, the M-8X AR provides \u003cstrong\u003enine regulated and conditioned outlets\u003c\/strong\u003e, advanced protection circuitry, comprehensive voltage monitoring, and Furman's trusted Extreme Voltage Shutdown technology. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"highlights\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic Voltage Regulation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Maintains a stable 120V AC output even when incoming voltage fluctuates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15 Amp Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports professional audio, video, recording, and IT equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e9 Regulated AC Outlets\u003c\/strong\u003e — Eight rear-panel outlets plus one front-panel convenience outlet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtreme Voltage Shutdown (EVS)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Protects connected equipment from dangerous over-voltage conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtreme Current Shutdown (ECS)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Automatically disconnects power during severe over-current events.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage Monitoring Display\u003c\/strong\u003e — Eight-segment bi-color LED meter displays incoming line voltage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToroidal Autoformer Design\u003c\/strong\u003e — Provides efficient voltage correction with low magnetic field leakage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRack-Mount Form Factor\u003c\/strong\u003e — Standard 1RU design integrates easily into professional equipment racks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"technology\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnology \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic Voltage Regulation\u003c\/strong\u003e allows the M-8X AR to compensate for input voltage variations between approximately 97V and 141V while maintaining regulated output power near 120V AC. This protects equipment from performance issues caused by low-voltage or over-voltage conditions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtreme Voltage Shutdown (EVS)\u003c\/strong\u003e continuously monitors incoming power and automatically disconnects connected equipment when unsafe voltage conditions exceed the regulator's operating range. Once safe power conditions return, operation is automatically restored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtreme Current Shutdown (ECS)\u003c\/strong\u003e protects both the regulator and connected equipment from severe over-current conditions while avoiding nuisance shutdowns caused by normal amplifier inrush currents. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Noise Toroidal Transformer Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers voltage correction with minimal stray magnetic field leakage, making the M-8X AR well-suited for sensitive recording and audio environments. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional Power Management\u003c\/strong\u003e makes the M-8X AR an excellent solution for recording studios, live production systems, DJ setups, instrument rigs, houses of worship, broadcast facilities, and commercial AV systems. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"faq\" class=\"bh-section bh-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ — M-8X AR\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat does the M-8X AR do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M-8X AR automatically regulates incoming AC voltage to maintain stable output power while protecting connected equipment from brownouts, voltage sags, and over-voltage conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow many outlets does the M-8X AR provide?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unit includes nine regulated outlets: eight on the rear panel and one convenience outlet on the front panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is EVS protection?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtreme Voltage Shutdown (EVS) automatically disconnects power if incoming voltage rises above or falls below safe operating limits, helping protect valuable electronics. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the M-8X AR a power conditioner or a voltage regulator?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M-8X AR is primarily a voltage regulator with conditioning and surge protection features. Unlike basic power strips, it actively corrects voltage fluctuations to maintain consistent output power. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat applications is it designed for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M-8X AR is ideal for professional audio systems, recording studios, broadcast facilities, DJ rigs, instrument setups, commercial AV systems, and home entertainment installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"why-buy\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthorized Furman Dealer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5% Reward Points on All Purchases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice Match Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping Nationwide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpert Power Management Support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"related\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Products \u0026amp; Accessories\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoltage Regulators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Conditioners \u0026amp; Surge Protectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRack Mount Power Management Systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecording Studio Power Solutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional AV Power Protection Equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- RIGHT COLUMN --\u003e\n\u003caside\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"specs\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eM-8X AR Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"bh-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomatic Voltage Regulator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSeries\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMerit Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInput Voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 VAC, 50\/60Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegulation Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e97 VAC – 141 VAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutput Voltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 VAC ±5V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInput Capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 Amps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutput Capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12–15 Amps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal Outlets\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 Regulated AC Outlets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRear Outlets\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 Regulated Outlets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFront Outlet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Convenience Outlet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVoltage Protection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtreme Voltage Shutdown (EVS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCurrent Protection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExtreme Current Shutdown (ECS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMetering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-Segment Bi-Color LED Voltage Meter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSurge Protection\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15,000 Amp Maximum Surge Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum Surge Energy\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e225 Joules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRack Height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1RU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.75\" H × 19\" W × 11\" D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.75 lbs (7.15 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWarranty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"whats-in-the-box\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Furman M-8X AR Merit Series Voltage Regulator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated 10-Foot AC Power Cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRack Mount Hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser Documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty Information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta content=\"Furman\" itemprop=\"brand\"\u003e \u003cmeta content=\"Voltage Regulators, Power Conditioners, Power Management, Professional AV Power Protection\" itemprop=\"category\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Furman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53893572428142,"sku":"FURM8XAR","price":799.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/1537\/4703\/files\/FurmanM-8XAR.webp?v=1781122368","url":"https:\/\/audiolab.com\/products\/furman-m-8x-ar-voltage-regulator","provider":"Audiolab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}