W8LC
The Martin Audio W8LC is a compact line array enclosure designed to bring superb next-generation line array performance to concert, theatre and commercial events. It meets the need for a high power, high bass impact system that is versatile and scalable for a very wide range of applications in the live sound, corporate and fixed installation fields. W8LC grids allow systems to be flown or ground stacked as required. Though compact in size, the W8LC is a full-bandwidth system and may be used without subwoofers in many applications. Where additional low frequency extension is required, W8LCs may be complemented by the W8LS Line Array subwoofers, WLX horn and reflex loaded subwoofers or WSXa horn loaded subwoofers.
Following the all-horn design philosophy of the full-size W8L Longbow, the W8LC is a 3-way system that combines line array principles with innovative horn loading techniques to produce a very powerful compact line array with impressive dynamic impact.
The low frequency section of the W8LC comprises a horn loaded 12" (300mm)/3" (75mm) coil neodymium driver that is reflex loaded to extend the LF output to below the natural cut-off point of the horn. This Hybrid technique marries the very high efficiency of horn loading with the extended low frequency response of a reflex enclosure.
The mid horn of the W8LC utilizes 2 x 6.5" (165mm)/1.5" (38mm) coil, maximum efficiency drivers to produce 106dB at 1m for a 1W input - a significant efficiency gain over direct radiator systems.
The W8LC's HF section comprises three 1" horn elements to produce a low-curvature vertical wavefront with an efficiency of 109dB at 1m for a 1W input. This optimal HF curvature enables W8LC enclosures within the array to be splayed up to 7.5° without introducing gaps in the HF vertical coverage.
Features
- Compact, high performance three-way line array enclosure
- High power - maximum SPL 129dB continuous, 135dB peak (single unit)
- Superior bass impact - all horn design
- Wide bandwidth - 60Hz-18KHz ± 3dB (single unit)
- True 90° (-6dB) horizontal mid and HF pattern control
- Very smooth off-axis response - useable out to 120° (-10dB)
- Compatible with the full-sized W8L Line Array
- Fast, integral rigging system with variable splay angles
- Common grid may be used for flying or ground stacking
- ViewPoint array optimisation software
- Loudspeaker management preset files for a wide variety of configurations
Applications
- Medium/large scale touring, theatre, stadia, club
- Compatible with W8L, W8LS and WSXa
W8LCD
The Martin Audio W8LCD is a compact, wide dispersion,vertically arrayable enclosure. It can be used individually and in small quantities for short to medium throw (<40m) applications as well as a downfill element for the W8LC. Its 20° vertical dispersion requires fewer cabinets to cover the same area as a conventional line array element, yet it still benefits from the smooth, predictable coverage of a vertically coupled system.
Using one or two W8LCD cabinets at the bottom of a W8LC array benefits the whole system. The W8LC array becomes less curved and throws further and the W8LCD's 120° dispersion is now covering front row central and the extreme front left and right. Configuring the system in this way requires 2x3 processor channels and three amplifiers to drive up to four cabinets, two per left and right column. It is also possible to adapt the six-way controller settings used with W8LC arrays to incorporate the drive required by the W8LCD.
As a stand-alone enclosure, the W8LCD is effective in arrays of 1 to 4 cabinets when used over short to medium (<40m) distances and coverage areas that require a large vertical angle. To optimise SPL from the front to the rear of the coverage area, the W8LCD is fitted with a rear mounted amplitude shading switch. This boosts output from the top of the array where throw distance is typically greatest and cuts output from the bottom of the array where cabinets may be close to the front of the audience.
The W8LCD is a full-bandwidth system (-3dB @ 60Hz) and may be used without subwoofers in many applications. Where additional low frequency extension is required, it is ideally complimented by the WLX subwoofer from which the W8LCD can be flown or ground stacked. It can also be used with the other Wavefront series subs such as the WSXa, W8LS and WS218X
Constant directivity (in the horizontal plane) horns are used for high and mid frequencies, ensuring consistent on and off axis performance. The high frequency horn generates the correct vertical wavefront curvature to provide optimum inter-cabinet summation and to seamlessly integrate with W8LC arrays. Extreme high frequency output is maintained right out to the edges of the 120° coverage pattern thanks to the patent pending HiBlade device. The mid horn features our patented (US6950530) toriodal phase bung and generates the vertical low curvature wavefront essential for optimum inter-cabinet summation.
Features
- Stand-alone vertically arrayable enclosure
- Line array downfill element
- Consistent 120° (-6dB) horizontal mid and HF patterncontrol
- 20° (-6dB) vertical dispersion
- Amplitude shading switch
- Fast, integral rigging system, compatible with W8LC, flyingframe and lifting bar
- 7:1 safety factor with arrays of up to 6 cabinets
- ViewPoint array optimisation software
- Loudspeaker management preset files for a wide variety ofconfigurations
- Compatible with WLX, WSX, WS218X and S218
Applications
- Short to medium throw (<40m) arrays of 1 to 4 cabinets
- Vertically arrayed downfill for W8LC systems
- Theatre Sound Reinforcement
- Live Sound Reinforcement
- Corporate Events
- Fixed Installations
WS218X
Dual-Driver Vented Sub-Bass System
The WS218X is a high performance sub-bass system designed for use with large scale systems, in both Live and Installed applications. Featuring a 1000 Watt 18" (460mm) drive unit with magnet structure and suspension engineered for maximum linear excursion.
Features
- Dual, direct radiating long excursion 18" (460mm) drivers
- High temperature 4" (100mm) voice coils
- High power - 138dB continuous, 144dB peak
- Fitted with handles and castors
Applications
- Medium/large scale touring systems
- Theatre sound systems
- Club sound reinforcement
- Special effects sub-bass
Featuring 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 MA12K or MA9.6K amplifiers.
Specification
TYPE
- Dual-driver vented sub-bass system
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
- 35Hz-150Hz ± 3dB,-10dB @ 28Hz
DRIVERS
- 2 x 18" (460mm)/4" (100mm) voice coil, ultra- long excursion, water resistant cone
RATED POWER (1)
- 2000W AES, 8000W peak
SENSITIVITY (2)
- 105dB (half space)
MAXIMUM SPL (3)
- 138dB continuous, 144dB peak (half space)
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE
- 2 x 8Ω
CROSSOVER
- 70Hz-150Hz, via DX1.5 or DX2 controller
ENCLOSURE
- 320 litre, multi-laminate birch ply
FINISH
- Textured black paint
PROTECTIVE GRILLE
- Black perforated steel
CONNECTORS
- 2 x Neutrik NL8
Pin CONNECTIONS
- LF1: 1+,1- & 2+,2-
- LF2: 3+,3- & 4+,4-
FITTINGS
- 4 x 4" (100mm) castors
- 6 x pocket handles
- 2 x front lid fittings
DIMENSIONS
- (W) 1066mm x (H) 561mm x (D) 780mm(911mm)
- (W) 42ins x (H) 22.1ins x (D) 30.7ins (35.9ins)
WEIGHT
- 89kg (196.2lbs)
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Used Martin Audio
Martin Audio is a manufacturer of loudspeakers, amplifiers and signal processing devices for rental and installed sound markets.The Martin Audio design philosophy places emphasis on the subjective sound experience as well as technical excellence.
Led by Martin Audio's R&D Director, Jason Baird, the team works to produce the ultimate product for every application, with the conviction that the correct sound characteristics should be inherent in the acoustic design, not dependent on subsequent electronic correction.
The cornerstone of Martin Audio's success has always been commitment to quality. Only the best quality materials and components are used. Martin Audio enclosures are manufactured primarily in wood with its natural acoustic qualities and good look. They are reinforced where appropriate and finished with care and attention to detail to ensure we meet customers' desire for durability, ease of handling and manoeuvrability.
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Efficiency Rating: Level of sound output measured at a prescribed distance with a standard input power. Efficiency rating standard is 1 watt (2.83V at 8 ohms) at 1 meter over a specified frequency range and is measured in decibels.
Equalization: Loosely, any type of relative frequency adjustment. Specifically, the process of changing the frequency balance of an electrical signal to alter the acoustical output.
Equalizer: A component designed to alter the frequency balance of an audio signal. Equalizers may be graphic, parametric, or a combination of both.
Fade: A gradual increase in audio, i.e. a fade-up, or a gradual decrease in audio, i.e. a fade-down.
Feedback: The transmission of current or voltage from the output of a device back to the input, where it interacts with the input signal to modify operation of the device. Feedback is positive when it’s in phase with the input and negative when it’s out of phase.
FM: Frequency Modulated.
Frequency: The number of cycles (vibrations) per second. In audio, audible frequencies commonly range from 20 to 20,000 cycles per second (Hz). In video, frequency is used to define the image resolution. Low-frequency video images depict large objects or images. Higher frequencies depict smaller objects (finer details.
Frequency Response: A measure of what frequencies can be reproduced and how accurately they are reproduced. A measurement of 20 to 20,000 Hz, 3dB means those frequencies between 20 and 20,000 Hz can be reproduced no more than 3 dB above or below a reference frequency level.
Full-Range: A speaker designed to reproduce the full range (20 Hz to 20 kHz) of audio frequencies.
Gain: Increase in level or amplitude.
Gooseneck: This refers to a microphone with a flexible neck that is most frequently attached to a podium or lectern. It is designed to allow the speaker to raise or lower the microphone to a suitable height.
Graphic Equalizer: A type of equalizer with sliding controls that creates a pattern representing a graph of the frequency-response changes. Raising sliders boosts the affected frequencies lowering sliders cuts (attenuates) the affected frequencies.
HDCP: High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection. Created by Intel, HDCP is used with HDTV signals over DVI and HDMI connections and on D-Theater D-VHS recordings to prevent unauthorized duplication of copyright material.
HDR: Hard-Drive Recorder. Device that uses a computer hard drive to store compressed digital audio and video signals.
High Pass: A filter that passes high frequencies, and attenuates low frequencies. Same as low cut.
Hz: Hertz or cycles per second. Something that repeats a cycle once each second moves at a rate of 1 Hz.
Incue/Inq/In-Point: These words all refer to the initial few seconds of audio signifying the beginning of the production.
Integrated Amplifier: A combination preamp and amplifier.
Impedance: A measure of the impediment to the flow of alternating current, measured in ohms at a given frequency. Larger numbers mean higher resistance to current flow.
KHz: Kilohertz or one thousand Hz.
Lavaliere: A small microphone that attaches to clothing, allowing the speaker to have a hands-free presentation.
Line Array: A group of speakers that have been arrayed or "built up" in the vertical or horizontal plane, which allow for a highly consistent sound field. A Line Array is perfect for medium to large audiences.
Line-Level (Low-Level): A level of electrical signals too low to make the average speaker move sufficiently. Amplifiers receive line-level signals and amplify them to speaker level.
lockout: The final words of a segment used to signify the production’s conclusion.
Low Pass: A filter that lets low frequencies go through but doesn’t let high frequencies go through. Same as high cut.
MHz: Megahertz, or 1 million Hz.
Midbass: The middle of the bass part of the frequency range, from approximately 50 to 100 Hz (upper bass would be from 100 to 200 Hz). Also used as a term for loudspeaker drivers designed to reproduce both bass and midrange frequencies.
Midrange: The middle of the audio frequency range. Also used as a term for loudspeaker drivers designed to reproduce this range.
Mixer: This is the unit in which audio signals are directed from. A mixer provides for both mic and line input combinations while allowing you to control one or more outputs.
MLP: Meridian Lossless Packing. Encoding format that is able to completely reconstruct the original signal at the receiving end. No information is lost or discarded, regardless of how trivial it might be. Used to encode six channels of high-resolution audio on DVD-A.
Mono: Monophonic sound. One channel.
MP3: MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3. Compression scheme used to transfer audio files via the Internet and store in portable players and digital audio servers.
Natural Sound (NATS): The nonverbal audio that occurs in a non-studio setting. NATS can be used to help characterize the setting.
Noise: An unwanted portion of a signal such as hiss, hum, whine, static, or buzzing.
Nonlinear Editing: Digital audio systems that allow for clips to be extracted without affecting the master recording.
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