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    W8LCD

    touring and theatre


    Compact, Vertically Arrayable Three-Way Enclosure

    features
    ◗ Stand-alone vertically arrayable enclosure
    ◗ Line array downfill element
    ◗ Consistent 120° (-6dB) horizontal mid and HF
    pattern control
    ◗ 20° (-6dB) vertical dispersion
    ◗ Amplitude shading switch
    ◗ Fast, integral rigging system, compatible with
    W8LC, flying frame 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 of configurations
    ◗ Compatible with WLX, WSXa and WS218X

    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

    The Martin Audio W8LCD is a compact, wide dispersion, switch. This boosts output from the top of the array where
    vertically arrayable enclosure. It can be used individually and in throw distance is typically greatest and cuts output from the
    small quantities for short to medium throw (<40m) bottom of the array where cabinets may be close to the front
    applications as well as a downfill element for the W8LC. Its 20° of the audience.
    vertical dispersion requires fewer cabinets to cover the same
    area as a conventional line array element, yet it still benefits The W8LCD is a full-bandwidth system (-3dB @ 60Hz) and
    from the smooth, predictable coverage of a vertically coupled may be used without subwoofers in many applications. Where
    system. additional low frequency extension is required, it is ideally
    complimented by the WLX subwoofer from which the W8LCD
    Using one or two W8LCD cabinets at the bottom of a W8LC can be flown or ground stacked. It can also be used with the
    array benefits the whole system. The W8LC array becomes less other Wavefront series subs such as the WSXa, W8LS and
    curved and throws further and the W8LCD’s 120° dispersion is WS218X
    now covering ‘front row central’ and the extreme front left and
    right. Configuring the system in this way requires 2x3 processor Constant directivity (in the horizontal plane) horns are used for
    channels and three amplifiers to drive up to four cabinets, two high and mid frequencies, ensuring consistent on and off axis
    per left and right column. It is also possible to adapt the six-way performance. The high frequency horn generates the correct
    controller settings used with W8LC arrays to incorporate the vertical wavefront curvature to provide optimum inter-cabinet
    drive required by the W8LCD. summation and to seamlessly integrate with W8LC arrays.
    Extreme high frequency output is maintained right out to the
    As a stand-alone enclosure, the W8LCD is effective in arrays of edges of the 120° coverage pattern thanks to the patent
    1 to 4 cabinets when used over short to medium (<40m) pending HiBlade device. The mid horn features our patented
    distances and coverage areas that require a large vertical angle. (US6950530) toriodal phase bung and generates the vertical
    To optimise SPL from the front to the rear of the coverage area, low curvature wavefront essential for optimum inter-cabinet
    the W8LCD is fitted with a rear mounted amplitude shading summation.

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    W8LCD

    touring and theatre


    Compact, Vertically Arrayable Three-Way Enclosure

    technical specifications

    TYPE Three-way, compact, downfill line array element


    FREQUENCY RESPONSE (5) 60Hz-18kHz ± 3dB
    -10dB @45Hz
    DRIVERS 12" (300mm)/4" (100mm) voice coil,
    neodymium, Hybrid® bass horn loaded
    2 x 6.5" (165mm)/1.5" (37.5mm) coil drivers,
    horn loaded
    3 x 1" (25mm) exit HF compression drivers,
    horn loaded
    RATED POWER (2) LF: 1000W AES, 4000W peak
    MF: 200W AES, 800W peak
    HF: 100W AES, 400W peak
    RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER iK81
    SENSITIVITY (6) LF: 103dB
    MF: 106dB
    HF: 109dB
    MAXIMUM SPL LF: 133dB continuous, 139dB peak
    (calculated @ 1m) MF: 129dB continuous, 135dB peak
    HF: 129dB continuous, 135dB peak
    NOMINAL IMPEDANCE LF: 8 ohms
    MF: 8 ohms
    HF: 8 ohms
    DISPERSION (-6dB) 120º horizontal
    140º horizontal @ -10dB
    20º vertical
    CROSSOVER 300Hz, 3kHz active via DX1.5 or
    DX2 controller
    ENCLOSURE Vertical trapezoid with 10º wall angle, multi-
    laminate birch ply construction
    FINISH Textured black paint
    PROTECTIVE GRILLE Black perforated steel
    CONNECTORS 2 x Neutrik NL8
    FITTINGS Proprietary rigging system
    2 x bar handles and 2 x pocket handles
    Side mounted interlocking skids
    DIMENSIONS (W) 1000mm x (H) 454mm x (D) 550mm
    (inc. wheelboard) (706mm)
    (W) 39.4ins x (H) 17.9ins x (D) 21.7ins (27.8ins)
    WEIGHT (ex. wheelboard) 67kg (148lbs)

    Notes
    (1) Measured on-axis in half space at 2 metres, then referred to 1 metre.
    (2) AES Standard ANSI S4.26-1984.
    (3) Measured in half space at 2 metres with 1 watt input, using band limited pink noise, then referred to 1 metre.
    (4) Measured in half space at 2 metres using band limited pink noise, then referred to 1 metre.
    (5) Measured on-axis in open (4π) space at 2 metres, then referred to 1 metre.
    (6) Measured in open (4π) space at 2 metres with 1 watt input, using band limited pink noise, then referred to 1 metre.
    (7) Measured in open (4π) space at 2 metres using band limited pink noise, then referred to 1 metre.

    Trade Descriptions Act


    Due to Martin Audio’s policy of continuing improvement, we reserve the right to alter these specifications without prior notice.
    Martin Audio is committed to refining state of the art sound reinforcement, combining in-depth product and field applications
    research with advanced manufacturing techniques. Every Martin Audio product is built to the highest manufacturing standards
    and rigorously tested to ensure that it meets the performance criteria specified in the design.

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    All information is Copyright © 2011 Martin Audio Ltd.

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