Martin Audio WAVEFRONT COMPACT - APPLICATIONS GUIDE User Manual

Wavefront Longthrow W8CT & W8CM
Line Array System
2.1Introduction
The Martin Audio Wavefront Longthrow W8CT & W8CM Line Array System is a
compact, light weight, very high power, multiple horn line array loudspeaker system
in a trapezoidal cabinet sharing design concepts and footprints with the rest of the
popular Martin Audio Wavefront Compact family.
Unlike other manufacturers who have been rushed into production to exploit the
recently recognised benefit of line array systems, Martin Audio have manufactured
modular line array systems for many years. The Martin Audio Wavefront Longthrow
system benefits from this proven track record. It uses established components and
stacked horn techniques to provide a sensible, arrayable horizontal performance
compatible with the rest of the Wavefront family.
Although designed to be rigged in continuous columns for very long throw operation,
Wavefront Longthrow elements may also be used within W8C clusters to provide
spot coverage to distant balcony or corner seating.
The Wavefront Longthrow W8CT integrates three horn-loaded 6.5" high-mid drivers
with six horn-loaded 1" high frequency compression drivers. Like the award-winning
W8C high-mid system , the W8CT high-mid driver is optimally loaded using a
toroidal phase plug to produce much lower distortion than a typical waveguide-loaded
compression driver.
The Wavefront Longthrow W8CM comprises two horn-loaded 12" low-mid drivers
to complement W8CT high-mid/high systems.
Wavefront Longthrow W8CTs and W8CMs are fitted with MAN load-certified flying
points designed to comply with the 12:1 safety factor to the German VBG70 standard
when used with compatible 12:1 flying systems.
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Martin Audio WAVEFRONT COMPACT - APPLICATIONS GUIDE Specifications

General

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