MARTIN AUDIO WAVEFRONT WS218X

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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Wavefront WS218X
Dual-driver vented sub-bass system

The WS218X is a high performance sub-bass system designed for use with large scale Wavefront and Blackline systems, in both touring and install applications. It features twin, 1000 watt 18" (460mm) drive units with magnet structure and suspension engineered for maximum linear excursion.

The birch ply cabinet is fitted with six pocket handles and four 4" (100mm) castors for easy deployment. It features large area porting to reduce air noise.

WS218X subwoofers are designed to be powered by Martin Audio MA4.2s power amplifiers.

FEATURES

• Dual, direct radiating long excursion 18" (460mm) drivers
  
• High temperature 4" (100mm) voice coils
  
• High power – 136dB continuous, 142dB peak
  
• Fitted with handles and castors

APPLICATIONS

• Medium/large scale touring sytems
  
• Theatre sound systems
  
• Club sound reinforcement
  
• Special effects sub-bass

MARTIN AUDIO WAVEFRONT W8C

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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Wavefront W8C
Compact three-way mid-high system

The award-winning Wavefront W8C is lightweight and compact. It can be rigged quickly to deliver outstanding power and performance in smaller configurations than was previously possible with other loudspeakers. Audience experience is enhanced by true musicality, warmth and intelligibility - even at high SPL’s.

Ground-breaking three-way technology marries a low-mid horn-loaded 12" (300mm) cone drive unit with a unique combination of 6.5" (165mm) high-mid driver loaded by toroidal phase plug and horn plus a 1" (25mm) exit HF device, optimised for very high frequencies. The result - a remarkably clean, transparent sound, far lower distortion and increased overall output, without pushing any element to the limit.

FEATURES

• Very high SPL capability
  
• Compact arrayable trapezoid cabinet
  
• Three-way horn loaded system
  
• Constant 55º dispersion
  
• Switchable active/passive HF
  
• Load certified MAN flying points

APPLICATIONS

• Live sound – concert halls, theatres, open-air venues
  
• Fixed installations – multi-purpose auditoria, theatres,
  sports arenas

MARTIN AUDIO BLACKLINE X15+

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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Blackline X15+
Very high output, two-way system

The Blackline X15+ is a very high-output, wide-bandwidth, two-way system equally suited to portable live sound applications and fixed installations. It features a high-specification 15” (380mm) low frequency drive unit and a 1.4”
(35mm) exit compression driver mounted on a user-rotatable 80° x 50° constant directivity horn.

The 15” (380mm) LF driver has a lightweight 4” (100mm) voice coil and flux demodulation rings to reduce distortion at high excursions. Its neodymium motor system combines high sensitivity with low weight and advanced cooling reduces
power compression to negligible levels. The 1.4” (35mm) exit HF driver has a 3” (75mm) pure titanium dome and ultra-high flux neodymium motor system for maximum efficiency. The internal LF/HF crossover is switchable between
passive or bi-amp operation, depending on user requirements.

The X15+ is the perfect solution for very high-power applications where flexibility, ease of installation and speed of deployment are important factors. The versatile, multi-angle enclosure and rotatable horn facilitate either horizontal or vertical orientation, and comprehensive brackets support the full variety of mounting options – including surface, ceiling and pole mount. Integral M8 inserts for simple eyebolt suspension increase the options even further. In its horizontal configuration, the X15+ is also ideal as a very high-output stage monitor.

When used in bi-amp mode, or with a subwoofer such as the Blackline S18+ or S218+ , it is recommended that the X15+ is used with the Martin Audio DX1.5 or DX2 controller. When operated as a passive system, it may be used without a
controller, but will benefit from the DX1.5 or DX2's EQ and limiter functions.

FEATURES

• Versatile, multi-angle plywood enclosure
  
• Very high output, two-way system
  
• 15" (380mm)/ 4" (100mm) voice coil, ultra-long excursion
  low-distortion neodymium LF driver
  
• 1.4" (35mm) exit titanium dome, neodymium HF
  compression driver
  
• Switchable passive/bi-amp crossover
  
• 8 ohm nominal impedance
  
• Rotatable 80° x 50° horn for portrait or landscape orientation
  
• Integral pole-mount and M8 rigging inserts
  
• Comprehensive mounting options and accessories
  
• Five year limited warranty

APPLICATIONS

• Portable live sound reinforcement
  
• Fixed installations
  
• High power stage monitor

MARTIN AUDIO BLACKLINE X12+

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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Blackline X12+
Compact, high output, two-way system

The Blackline X12+ is a high-power, high-output, two-way system equally suited to portable live sound applications and fixed installations. It features a high-specification 12” (300mm) low frequency drive unit and a 1” (25mm) exit compression driver mounted on a user-rotatable 80° x 50° constant directivity horn.

The 12” (300mm) LF driver has a lightweight 3” (75mm) voice coil and flux demodulation rings to reduce distortion at high excursions. Its neodymium motor system combines high sensitivity with low weight and advanced cooling reduces power compression to negligible levels. The 1” (25mm) exit HF driver has a 1.7” (44mm) titanium dome and ultra-high flux neodymium motor system for maximum efficiency, plus a copper cap to extend the HF response. The internal HF/LF crossover is switchable between passive or bi-amp operation, depending on user requirements.

The X12+ is the perfect solution for high-power applications where flexibility, ease of installation and speed of deployment are important factors. The versatile, multi-angle enclosure and rotatable horn facilitate either horizontal or vertical orientation, and comprehensive brackets support the full variety of mounting options – including surface, ceiling and pole mount. Integral M8 inserts for simple eyebolt suspension increase the options even further. In its +horizontal configuration, the X12+ is also ideal as a compact, high-output stage monitor.

When used in bi-amp mode, or with a subwoofer such as the Blackline S15+ or S18+, it is recommended that the X12+ is used with the Martin Audio DX1.5 or DX2 controller. When operated as a passive system, it may be used without a controller, but will benefit from the DX1.5 or DX2's EQ and limiter functions.

FEATURES

• Versatile, high output, two-way system
• Compact multi-angle plywood enclosure
• 12" (300mm)/ 3" (75mm) voice coil, long-excursionlow-distortion neodymium LF driver
• 1" (25mm) exit titanium dome, neodymium HF compression driver
• User rotatable 80° x 50° horn
• Switchable passive/bi-amp crossover
• Integral pole-mounts and M8 rigging inserts
• 8 ohm nominal impedanceIntegral pole-mount and M8 rigging inserts
• Comprehensive mounting options and accessories
• Five year limited warranty

APPLICATIONS

• Portable live sound reinforcement
• Fixed installations
• High power stage monitor
• AV presentations

MARTIN AUDIO BLACKLINE F8+

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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Blackline F8+
Ultra-compact two-way passive system

The Blackline F8+ is a versatile, two-way passive system designed for applications where high output is required from an ultra-compact enclosure. It features a long-excursion, 8” (200mm) low frequency driver and a 1” (25mm) HF compression driver mounted on a constant directivity 90° x 50° horn. The horn is user rotatable to allow the F8+’s multi-angle enclosure to be used in either its vertical or horizontal orientation, depending on the application.

Use of a controller with the F8+ is optional. For demanding applications, an M3+ or DX1 controller configured to perform EQ and limiter functions is recommended.

Features

• Ultra-compact two-way system
• User rotatable 90° x 50° horn
• Flexible mounting options
• Five year limited warranty

Applications

• Club sound reinforcement
• Unobtrusive stage monitoring
• Fill-in system for main PA
• AV presentations

MARTIN AUDIO BLACKLINE F10+

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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Blackline F10+
Compact two-way passive system

The Blackline F10+ is a versatile, two-way passive system, designed to provide exceptional sound reinforcement and stage monitoring from a very compact enclosure. It features a powerful 10” (250mm) low frequency driver and a 1” (25mm) HF compression driver mounted on a constant directivity 90° x 50° horn. Depending on the application, the HF horn can be rotated to allow the multi-angle enclosure to be used in either its vertical or horizontal orientation. A demodulating ring fitted to the LF driver reduces distortion and improves the performance at the upper end of the LF driver’s range at high levels. Additionally, the directivity of the LF driver has been matched to the HF horn by a combination of optimisation of the water-resistant LF cone profile and improved crossover design.

Use of a controller with the F10+ is optional. For demanding applications, an M3+ or DX1 controller configured to perform EQ and limiter functions is recommended.

Features

• Compact two-way system
• User rotatable 90° x 50° horn
• Flexible mounting options
• Five year limited warranty

Applications

• Club sound reinforcement
• Unobtrusive stage monitoring
• Fill-in system for main PA
• AV presentations

MARTIN AUDIO BLACKLINE F12+

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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Blackline F12+
Compact two-way passive system

The Blackline F12+ is a high power, compact two-way system with a new, vented-chassis, 12” (300mm) LF driver and a new 1” (25mm) exit compression driver mounted on a rotatable 80° x 50° constant directivity HF horn. The LF driver has a tough, water resistant cone and features a high BL motor with a flat-wire copper coil and an aluminium demodulating ring. This reduces intermodulation distortion and improves midrange performance when driven hard. Increased excursion is available by virtue of a triple roll surround and deep motor structure. The directivity of the LF driver has been matched to the HF horn in the crossover region by improved crossover design and cone profile optimisation, also the new HF compression driver utilises an ultra-lightweight Kapton diaphragm for extended high frequency response.

A Martin Audio M3+ or DX1 Electronic Controller is available to provide F12+/subwoofer crossover and limiter facilities.

Features

• Compact two-way passive system
• User rotatable 80° x 50° horn
• Top hat fitting for speaker stand mounting
• Five year limited warranty

Applications

• Live club performance
• Floor monitor
• Club installs
• AV presentations

MARTIN AUDIO BLACKLINE F15+

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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The high power Blackline F15+ is a high performance, wide-bandwidth system in a compact and efficient package. Extended frequency response is provided by a new 15” (380mm) LF driver and a new 1.4” (35mm) exit compression driver mounted on a rotatable 80° x 50° constant directivity HF horn. The new LF driver features a tough, water resistant cone and a lightweight, high BL, neodymium motor system with inside/outside coil windings for improved heat transfer. An aluminium demodulating ring reduces distortion and improves midrange clarity at high levels and increased excursion is available via a triple roll surround and deep motor structure. The new HF driver utilises a titanium diaphragm with controlled break-up modes for improved sonic performance at high frequencies and the crossover design and LF cone profile have been optimised to match the directivity of the HF horn and LF section through the crossover region.

A Martin Audio M3+ or DX1 Electronic Controller is available to provide F15+/subwoofer crossover and limiter facilities.

Features

• Wide-bandwidth system
• User rotatable 80° x 50° horn
• Top hat fitting for speaker stand mounting
• 1.4” (35mm) exit compression driver
• Five year limited warranty

Applications

• Live club performance
• High powered stage monitoring
• Club installs
  

MARTIN AUDIO BLACKLINE F215+

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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Blackline F215+
Two-way passive reflex with dual bass drivers

The Blackline F215+ is a two-way passive, trapezoidal enclosure with dual 15” (380mm)/3” (75mm) voice coil low frequency drivers and a 1.4” (35mm) exit titanium diaphragm compression driver, mounted on a proprietary, rotatable, 80° x 50° constant directivity horn.

Below 250Hz, both LF drivers operate together to produce low frequencies, whilst above 250Hz, only the upper LF driver is used to reproduce the midrange up to the crossover point. This technique avoids the uneven response which would occur if both drivers were allowed to operate together over the midband.

Each of the two new LF drivers features a tough, water resistant cone and a lightweight, high BL, neodymium motor system with inside/outside coil windings for improved heat transfer. An aluminium demodulating ring improves the midrange performance at high levels and increased excursion is available via a triple roll surround and deep motor structure.

The F215+ can be used with or without a controller. Use of the M3+ or DX1 will enhance the low frequency performance of the system and provide high quality limiters to protect the F215+ from being overdriven.

Features

• Very high SPL from a full range passive enclosure
• Extended low frequency performance from dual
• 15” (380mm) low distortion drivers
• User rotatable 80°x 50° horn
• 1.4” (35mm) exit titanium dome compression driver
• Five year limited warranty

Applications

• Live sound reinforcement
• Drum monitor
• Nightclub installations
• Sidefill monitor

MARTIN AUDIO BLACKLINE H3+

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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Blackline H3+
Three-way bi-amp trapezoid Hybrid™ fully horn loaded

The Blackline H3+ is a very high performance, all-horn, three-way system in a single, wide-bandwidth package. New drivers have been developed for improved performance in all bands. The Hybrid™ low frequency section comprises a horn-loaded 15” (380mm)/4” (100mm) voice coil driver that is reflex loaded to extend the LF output to below the natural cut-off point of the horn. The new LF driver features a water resistant cone and triple roll surround for increased excursion.

The mid-horn of the H3+ has a unique ‘phase-ball’ loading device which maintains the constant directivity characteristics of the horn at the upper end of its range. It is driven by a new 10” (250mm) midrange driver with an aluminium demodulating ring for improved high-mid clarity and reduced distortion when driven hard. The 70° x 40° HF section of the H3+ features a neodymium 1” (25mm) exit compression driver with a Kapton diaphragm for high sensitivity and extended HF performance. The internal mid/high passive crossover allows this three-way system to be driven in a bi-amp configuration.

A Martin Audio M3+ or DX1 Electronic Controller is available to provide H3+ crossover and limiter facilities.

Features

• All-horn three-way system
• ‘Phase-ball’ loaded mid-driver
• Hybrid™ LF section
• Fitted with handles and castors
• Five year limited warranty

Applications

• Larger club performance
• Large scale installs
  
  
  

MARTIN AUDIO BLACKLINE H3T+

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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Blackline H3T+
Three-way bi-amp/tri-amp trapezoid Hybrid™ fully horn loaded

The Blackline H3T+ is a very high performance, all-horn, three-way system in a single, wide-bandwidth package. New drivers have been developed for improved performance in all bands. The Hybrid™ low frequency section comprises a horn-loaded 15” (380mm)/4” (100mm) voice coil driver that is reflex loaded to extend the LF output to below the natural cut-off point of the horn. The new LF driver features a water resistant cone and triple roll surround for increased excursion.

The mid-horn of the H3T+ has a unique ‘phase-ball’ loading device which maintains the constant directivity characteristics of the horn at the upper end of its range. It is driven by a new 10” (250mm) midrange driver with an aluminium demodulating ring for improved high-mid clarity and reduced distortion when driven hard. The 70° x 40° HF section of the H3T+ features a neodymium 1” (25mm) exit compression driver with a Kapton diaphragm for high sensitivity and extended HF performance.

When driven in bi-amp mode, a Martin Audio M3+ Electronic Controller is available to provide H3T+ crossover and limiter facilities. A DX1 or equivalent controller is recommended for provision of crossover and limiter functions in tri-amp mode.

Features

• All-horn three-way system
• ‘Phase-ball’ loaded mid-driver
• Hybrid™ LF section
• Fitted with handles and castors
• Five year limited warranty

Applications

• Larger club performance
• Large scale installs
  

MARTIN AUDIO BLACKLINE H3H+

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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Blackline H3H+
Three-way bi-amp trapezoid Hybrid™ fully loaded horn

The Blackline H3H+ is a very high performance, all-horn, three-way system in a single, horizontally formatted, wide-bandwidth package. New drivers have been developed for improved performance in all bands. The Hybrid™ low frequency section comprises a horn-loaded 15” (380mm)/4” (100mm) voice coil driver that is reflex loaded to extend the LF output to below the natural cut-off point of the horn. The new LF driver features a water resistant cone and triple roll surround for increased excursion.

The mid-horn of the H3H+ has a unique ‘phase-ball’ loading device which maintains the constant directivity characteristics of the horn at the upper end of its range. It is driven by a new 10” (250mm) midrange driver with an aluminium demodulating ring for improved high-mid clarity and reduced distortion when driven hard. The 70° x 40° HF section of the H3H+ features a neodymium 1” (25mm) exit compression driver with a Kapton diaphragm for high sensitivity and extended HF performance. The internal mid/high passive crossover allows this three-way system to be driven in a bi-amp configuration.

A Martin Audio M3+ or DX1 Electronic Controller is available to provide H3H+ crossover and limiter facilities.

Features

• All-horn three-way system
• ‘Phase-ball’ loaded mid-driver
• Hybrid™ LF section
• Fitted with handles and castors
• Horizontal format for low profile installs
• Five year limited warranty

Applications

• Larger club performance
• Large scale installs

MARTIN AUDIO BLACKLINE S12+

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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Blackline S12+
Compact sub-bass system

The Blackline S12+ is an extremely compact sub-bass system. It has been designed for use with the F8+ and F10+ full-range loudspeakers in situations where extended low frequency output and increased system headroom are required. When used with an F8+ or F10+, it will extend the response of the complete system to below 50Hz.

The S12+ is provided with a top hat fitting that can be used to pole mount an F8+ or F10+ above the enclosure.

Features

• Very compact sub-bass system
• Long excursion 12" (300mm) driver
• Active/passive operation
• Top hat fitting for pole mounting F8+/F10+
• Five year limited warranty

Applications

• Club sound reinforcement
• Theatre sub-bass
• AV presentations

MARTIN AUDIO BLACKLINE S15+

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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Blackline S15+
Compact vented sub-bass system

The compact Blackline S15+ sub-bass system has been designed to be used with Blackline F12+ or F15+ full-range systems to extend and increase the total low frequency output power. The S15+ provides good bass punch from a new, long-excursion, 15” (380mm)/4” (100mm) voice coil driver with a water resistant cone and triple roll surround.

The S15+ is provided with a top hat fitting that can be used to pole mount an F10+ or F12+ above the enclosure.

Features

• Compact vented sub-bass
• Direct radiating 15” (380mm) driver
• High temperature 4” (100mm) voice coil
• Top hat fitting for pole mounting F12+/F15+
• Five year limited warranty

Applications

• Club sound reinforcement
• Theatre sub-bass
• AV presentations
  

MARTIN AUDIO BLACKLINE S18+

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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Blackline S18+
Compact vented sub-bass system

The compact Blackline S18+ sub-bass system has been designed to be used with Blackline F12+ and F15+ full-range systems to extend and increase the total low frequency output power. The S18+ provides good bass punch with extended sub-bass output from a new, long-excursion, 18” (460mm)/4” (100mm) voice coil driver with a water resistant cone and triple roll surround.

The S18+ is provided with a top hat fitting that can be used to pole mount an F12+ or F15+ above the enclosure.

Features

• Compact vented sub-bass
• Direct radiating 18” (460mm) driver
• High temperature 4” (100mm) voice coil
• Large ports ensure low air noise
• Top hat fitting for pole mounting F12+/F15+
• Five year limited warranty

Applications

• Live club performance
• Club installs
• AV presentations
  
  

MARTIN AUDIO BLACKLINE S218+

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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Blackline S218+
Dual-driver vented sub-bass system

The powerful Blackline S218+ sub-bass system has been designed to be used with large scale Blackline F12+ and F15+ systems to extend and increase the total low frequency output power. It can also be used as the low frequency section of a bi-amped or tri-amped H3+ system. The S218+ provides good bass punch with extended sub-bass output from two new, long-excursion, 18” (460mm)/4” (100mm) voice coil drivers with water resistant cones and triple roll surrounds.

The S218+ must be electronically crossed over with the M3+, DX1 or equivalent Electronic Controller.

Features

• Direct radiating 18” (460mm) drivers
• High temperature 4” (100mm) voice coil
• Fitted with handles and castors
• Five year limited warranty

Applications

• Large scale club performance
• Large club installs
  
  

MARTIN AUDIO BLACKLINE M3+

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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Blackline M3+
Electronic Controller

The M3+ is a versatile system controller, housed in a single rack unit, which has been specifically designed to enhance the performance of the Blackline range of loudspeakers. The M3+ controller provides active crossover, EQ and limiter functions for the bi-amped H3T+/H3+ as well as various Blackline+ sub-bass/full-range combinations.

Features

• Dedicated Blackline+ Series controller
  Two-way stereo operation
  Plug-in Blackline+ system-specific card
  Advanced limiter design
  19” 1U standard rackmount

Applications

• Control of Blackline+ Series loudspeakers
  Live and fixed installation use
  
  

MARTIN AUDIO DX1.5 CONTROLLER

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DX1.5
Loudspeaker management system

The DX1.5 is a 2 input 6 output digital loudspeaker management system for use in both live applications and fixed installations. Based on a processing platform running at 96kHz the DX1.5 offers unrivalled performance and flexibility.

The DX1.5 has standard routing matrix configurations, such as 2 x 3-way, as well as flexible routing allowing any output to be fed from any input or sum of inputs. Each output consists of a high and low filter, 9 bands of parametric equalisation, limiter delay (adjustable in 0.3µs steps), gain and polarity.

FEATURES

• 2 input 6 output loudspeaker management
• Flexible routing matrix
• 9 full bandwidth parametric bands on every output
• Bessel, Butterworth and Linkwitz-Riley crossover filters
• Gain delay and limiter functions
• 2 x 24 character LCD display

APPLICATIONS

• Live sound loudspeaker management
• Theatres
• Clubs
• Bars

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