Martin Audio WAVEFRONT COMPACT - APPLICATIONS GUIDE User Manual

A2.5 DX1 Loudspeaker Management System
Note:
W8S systems may be driven 2-way for maximum performance. Time aligning the
W8s' 18" reflex-loaded driver with its 15" horn-loaded section provides exceptional
mid-bass punch and impact.
DX1 Programme 24 should be used as your default setting. (See Section A1.5)
A2.5.1 DX1 Output Gain and Limiter settings for W8S’
Gain settings
The following initial DX1 output gain settings will enable full system performance to
be obtained whilst keeping the console and drive system noise floors inaudible and
avoiding amplifier slew-rate limiting:
W8S - assuming 800Wcont - 1600Wpk into 8ΩΩ power amplifiers:
Best-fit Initial DX1
Amplifier Amplifier Amplifier Output GAIN
Example Sensitivity Gain (Lo15" & Lo18" o/ps)
dBu Vrms dB dB
Crown MA5002VZ (0.775v) -2 0.62 42 -9
Martin MA4.2** (41dB) -1 0.69 41 -8
Crest CA18 (x115) -1 0.69 41 -8
Crown MA3600VZ (0.775v) -1 0.69 41 -8
0 0.77 40 -7
+1 0.87 39 -6
+2 0.98 38 -5
+3 1.09 37 -4
QSC PL236/PL236A (36dB) +4 1.23 36 -3
+5 1.38 35 -2
+6 1.55 34 -1
+7 1.73 33 0
Martin MA4.2** (32dB) +8 1.95 32 +1
Crest 8001 (x40) +8 1.95 32 +1
Crest 9001 (x40) +8 1.95 32 +1
QSC PL236A (32dB) +8 1.95 32 +1
+9 2.18 31 +2
+10 2.45 30 +3
+11 2.75 29 +4
+12 3.08 28 +5
+13 3.46 27 +6
Crown MA3600VZ (26dB) +14 3.88 26 +7
Crown MA5002VZ (26dB) +14 3.88 26 +7
QSC PL236A (26dB) +14 3.88 26 +7
** Set Martin Audio MA4.2 rear MLS switch to 0dB to match peak output of
unregulated power amplifiers.
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Martin Audio WAVEFRONT COMPACT - APPLICATIONS GUIDE Specifications

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Brand	Martin Audio
Model	WAVEFRONT COMPACT - APPLICATIONS GUIDE
Category	Speaker System
Language	English