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Martin Audio WAVEFRONT COMPACT - APPLICATIONS GUIDE User Manual

Martin Audio WAVEFRONT COMPACT - APPLICATIONS GUIDE
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MARTIN AUDIO
LONDON
The Martin Experience
Wavefront Compact Series
Applications Guide
All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice.
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Martin Audio WAVEFRONT COMPACT - APPLICATIONS GUIDE Specifications

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BrandMartin Audio
ModelWAVEFRONT COMPACT - APPLICATIONS GUIDE
CategorySpeaker System
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Wavefront Compact Series Overview

Provides an overview of the Martin Audio Wavefront Compact Series loudspeaker systems.

Unpacking

Instructions for unpacking and inspecting loudspeaker systems for transit damage.

Standards

Details conformity to EMC and Low Voltage directives for products.

About this Applications Guide

Explains the guide's basis on field experience and acoustical principles.

Going Further

Information on finding more products and news from Martin Audio.

Wavefront W8C 3-Way System

1.1 Introduction

Introduction to the Wavefront W8C 3-way loudspeaker system.

1.2 Specifications

Technical specifications for the Wavefront W8C 3-way loudspeaker system.

1.3 Pin-outs and cabling

Information on connector pin-outs and recommended cabling for W8C systems.

1.4 System patching

Guidelines for creating a good system patch for Wavefront systems.

1.5 DX1 Loudspeaker Management System

Details and configuration of the Martin Audio DX1 Loudspeaker Management System.

1.6 Power amplifier recommendations

Recommendations for suitable power amplifiers for Wavefront W8C systems.

1.7 General operational summary

Summary of operational procedures and best practices for Wavefront systems.

1.8 Arraying & placement

Guidance on arraying and placing Wavefront W8C systems for optimal coverage.

1.9 Coverage calculations

Methods for calculating coverage patterns for W8C clusters.

1.10 W8Cs as front fills

Using W8Cs as stage apron fills for enhanced vocal focus and detail.

1.11 W8Cs as side clusters

Application of W8Cs as side clusters for operatic and orchestral amplification.

1.12 W8Cs in distributed (delay) systems

Using W8Cs as distributed or delay elements for smooth sound projection.

Wavefront Longthrow W8CT & W8CM Line Array System

2.1 Introduction

Introduction to the Martin Audio Wavefront Longthrow W8CT & W8CM Line Array System.

2.2 Specifications

Technical specifications for the W8CT and W8CM line array elements.

2.3 Pin-outs and cabling

Details on connector pin-outs and cabling for W8CT & W8CM systems.

2.4 System patching

Guidelines for system patching of Wavefront Longthrow systems.

2.5 DX1 gain & limiter settings

DX1 gain and limiter settings for W8CT & W8CM systems.

2.6 Power amplifier recommendations

Recommendations for power amplifiers for Wavefront Longthrow systems.

2.7 General system reminders

General reminders for setting up and operating Wavefront systems.

2.8 Coverage

Coverage characteristics of W8CT and W8CM vertical line arrays.

2.9 Further examples

Examples of horizontal arraying and combining Longthrow elements with W8C/CS.

Section 2a Climatic effects on sound propagation

Introduction to how air temperature, humidity, and wind affect sound propagation.

2a.2 Wind effects

How gusting side winds and wind gradients affect sound propagation.

2a.3 Temperature effects

The impact of air temperature and gradients on sound speed.

2a.4 Relative humidity effects

How relative humidity affects air absorption and high frequency propagation.

Wavefront W8CS Flown Subwoofer

3.1 Introduction

Introduction to the Martin Audio Wavefront W8CS Flown Subwoofer.

3.2 Specifications

Technical specifications for the Wavefront W8CS Flown Subwoofer.

3.3 Pin-outs and cabling

Information on connector pin-outs and cabling for W8CS systems.

3.4 System patching

Guidelines for system patching, including bass sub-mix operation.

3.5 DX1 Loudspeaker Management System

DX1 gain and limiter settings for W8CS subwoofers.

3.6 Power amplifier recommendations

Recommendations for power amplifiers for Wavefront W8CS subwoofers.

3.7 Adding W8CS’ to flown W8 systems

Guidance on combining W8CS flown subwoofers with flown W8 systems.

Wavefront WSX Folded Horn Subwoofer

4.1 Introduction

Introduction to the powerful WSX folded horn subwoofer.

4.2 Specifications

Technical specifications for the Wavefront WSX Folded Horn Subwoofer.

4.3 Pin-outs and cabling

Details on connector pin-outs and cabling for WSX subwoofers.

4.4 System patching

Guidelines for system patching, including bass sub-mix operation.

4.5 DX1 Loudspeaker Management System

DX1 gain and limiter settings for Wavefront WSXs.

4.6 Power amplifier recommendations

Recommendations for power amplifiers for Wavefront WSX subwoofers.

4.7 Placement

Guidance on placing WSX subwoofers for maximum efficiency and dynamics.

4.8 WSX application examples

Examples of WSX deployment for various production and venue types.

4.9 Further examples

Typical set-ups for large, thrust stage productions using WSXs.

4.10 Spaced systems

Understanding sound addition and subtraction in overlapping loudspeaker systems.

4.11 Electronic steering

Using digital delay lines to electronically aim ground-stacks.

Section 5 W8L Series Line Arrays

5.1 Introduction

Introduction to the next generation Martin Audio W8L Series line array systems.

5.2 Specifications, outline drawings and performance plots

Specifications, outline drawings, and performance plots for W8L Series.

5.3 Classic line array behavior

Explanation of how multiple sources vector sum to form a tight vertical coverage pattern.

5.4 How many do I need?

Factors for specifying line array columns for a specific application.

5.5 ViewPoint™ 3.03 and System control

Using ViewPoint™ software for line array design and optimization.

Appendix 1 Wavefront W8 3-Way System

A1.1 Introduction

Introduction to the high performance 3-way loudspeaker system in a trapezoidal cabinet.

A1.2 Specifications

Specifications for the Wavefront W8 3-way loudspeaker system.

A1.3 Pin-outs and cabling

Information on connector pin-outs and cabling for the W8 system.

A1.4 System patching

Guidelines for system patching, including cluster sub-sections.

A1.5 DX1 Loudspeaker Management System

Using the DX1 system with W8 systems, including presets and modes.

A1.6 Power amplifier recommendations

Recommendations for power amplifiers suitable for the Wavefront W8 system.

A1.7 General operational summary

Summary of operational procedures for Wavefront W8 systems.

A1.8 Arraying and placement

Guidance on arraying and placing Wavefront W8 systems for optimal coverage.

A1.9 Coverage calculations

Methods for calculating coverage patterns for W8 clusters.

A1.10 W8s as front fills

Using W8s as stage apron fills for enhanced vocal focus and detail.

A1.11 W8s as side clusters

Application of W8s as side clusters for operatic and orchestral amplification.

A1.12 W8s in distributed (delay) systems

Using W8s as distributed or delay elements for smooth sound projection.

A1.13 Combining W8s with other Wavefront systems

Guidance on combining W8 systems with other Wavefront products.

Appendix 2 Wavefront W8S Hybrid™ Subwoofer

A2.1 Introduction

Introduction to the Martin Audio Wavefront W8S Hybrid™ Subwoofer.

A2.2 Specifications

Technical specifications for the Wavefront W8S Hybrid™ Subwoofer.

A2.3 Pin-outs and cabling

Information on connector pin-outs and cabling for W8S systems.

A2.4 System patching

Guidelines for system patching, including bass sub-mix operation.

A2.5 DX1 Loudspeaker Management System

DX1 gain and limiter settings for W8S subwoofers.

A2.6 Power amplifier recommendations

Recommendations for power amplifiers for Wavefront W8S subwoofers.

A2.7 Adding W8S’ to flown W8 systems

Guidance on combining W8S subwoofers with flown W8 systems.

A2.8 W8S Ground Arrays

Information on ground arrays for W8S Hybrid™ subwoofers.

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