Martin Audio Cinema Effect 3 User Manual

Effect 3
Tw o -way passive surround system
features
! Tw o -way passive design
! Full-range sound from compact enclosure
! Simple to install
! 90º x 90º circular waveguide
applications
! Full-range surround sound applications
! For small to medium cinemas
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High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP12 3SL, England.
Telephone: +44 (0)1494 535312 Facsimile: +44 (0)1494 438669
E-mail: info@martin-audio.com
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The Effect 3 is a two-way passive cinema surround system,
designed to produce smooth, full-range surround sound. It may
be installed in large-scale prestige cinemas or used for smaller
multiplex cinema applications.
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overall dimensions
technical specifications
TYPE Two-way passive, reflex enclosure
FREQUENCY RESPONSE (1) 80Hz-20kHz ±3dB
LOW FREQUENCY LIMIT -10dB @ 50Hz
DRIVERS 8" (200mm) bass-mid driver
1" (25mm) dome tweeter on waveguide
RATED POWER (2) 100W AES, 400W peak
RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER 75-150W into 8 ohms
SENSITIVITY (3) 91dB 1 Watt/1 metre
MAXIMUM SPL (4) 109dB continuous, 115dB peak
IMPEDANCE 8 ohms nominal
DISPERSION (-6dB) 90˚ horizontal, 90˚ vertical
CROSSOVER 2.5kHz passive
ENCLOSURE 24 litre (0.75cu foot) particle board construction
FINISH Black texture
PROTECTIVE Black acoustically transparent cloth grille
GRILLE
CONNECTORS 2-way binding posts
FITTINGS 4 x M4 teenuts on rear for ‘keyhole’ brackets
2 x keyhole plates
2 x M8 threaded inserts for wall bracket
1 x wall bracket (optional)
DIMENSIONS (W) 445mm x (H) 465mm x (D) 245mm
(W) 17.5ins x (H) 18.3ins x (D) 9.7ins
WEIGHT 13.0kg (27lbs)

Martin Audio Cinema Effect 3 Specifications

Technical Specifications

frequency response	80Hz-20kHz ±3dB
low frequency limit	-10dB @ 50Hz
rated power	100W AES, 400W peak
sensitivity	91dB 1 Watt/1 metre
maximum SPL	109dB continuous, 115dB peak
impedance	8 ohms nominal
dispersion	90˚ horizontal, 90˚ vertical
crossover frequency	2.5kHz passive

Weight and Dimensions

weight	13.0 kg
width	445 mm
height	465 mm
depth	245 mm

Summary

Product Features

Two-way Passive Design

Highlights the speaker's two-way passive design, emphasizing its sound reproduction capabilities.

Full-Range Sound

Focuses on the ability to produce full-range sound from a compact enclosure.

Ease of Installation

Notes the simplicity of installing the speaker system.

Waveguide Dispersion

Details the 90° x 90° circular waveguide for controlled sound dispersion.

Application Areas

Surround Sound Applications

Specifies suitability for full-range surround sound applications.

Cinema Use

Suitable for small to medium cinemas, offering flexibility in deployment.

Technical Specifications

Driver Configuration

Details the 8" bass-mid driver and 1" dome tweeter on a waveguide.

Power Handling

Specifies rated power at 100W AES, 400W peak, and recommended amplifier range.

Sensitivity and SPL

Provides sensitivity of 91dB and maximum SPL of 109dB continuous.

Physical Dimensions

Lists dimensions as 445mm (W) x 465mm (H) x 245mm (D) and weight 13.0kg.

Overall Dimensions and Diagrams

Enclosure Dimensions

Provides detailed measurements for the speaker enclosure including width, height, and depth.

Mounting Fittings

Lists the included fittings for mounting, such as M4 teenuts and M8 inserts.