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User Guide

SX Series

Subwoofers

V2.5

Summary of Contents for SX118

Page 1: ...User Guide SX Series Subwoofers V2 5...

Page 2: ...7 SX110 Introduction 8 Accessories 8 Connections 9 Flying SX110 9 Specifications 10 Technical Drawing 10 SX210 Introduction 11 Accessories 11 Connections 12 Flying SX210 12 Specifications 13 Technica...

Page 3: ...C115 Introduction 27 Accessories 27 Connections 28 Flying SXC115 28 Castors 29 Specifications 30 Technical Drawing 30 SX118 Introduction 31 Accessories 31 Connections 32 Flying SX118 32 Transit Covers...

Page 4: ...wing 51 SX218 Introduction 52 Accessories 52 Connections 53 Flying SX218 54 Transit Covers 59 Castors 61 Weather Kit 62 Specifications 63 Technical Drawing 63 SXH218 Introduction 64 Accessories 64 Con...

Page 5: ...Transit Covers 84 Castors 86 Weather Kit 87 Specifications 88 Technical Drawing 88 SXP218 Introduction 89 Accessories 89 Connections 90 Preset Operation 93 Dante 94 VU NET 94 Flying SXP218 95 Transit...

Page 6: ...to the highest standard and thoroughly inspected before it leaves the factory After unpacking the system examine it carefully for any signs of transit damage and inform your dealer if any is found It...

Page 7: ...X Series is suitable for installation or portable applications Larger models are built to be weather resistant as standard making them suitable for occasional outdoor use as a portable system or for i...

Page 8: ...250mm 2 50mm voice coil driver and generously sized low frequency port for reduced air noise An ideal subwoofer to augment the bass output of ADORN Series or small CDD loudspeakers it can be used on t...

Page 9: ...lly designed and rated for flown applications If alternative eyebolts are used these must be cast or machined products stamped with their SWL Formed steel non shouldered eyebolts commonly available fr...

Page 10: ...W 16 4ins x H 11 7ins x D 16 3ins WEIGHT 12kg 26 5lbs Technical Drawing Notes 1 Measured on axis in half 2pi space at 2 metres then referred to 1 metre 2 AES Standard ANSI S4 26 1984 3 Measured in ha...

Page 11: ...air noise The SX210 enclosure is constructed from plywood and finished in black textured paint as standard with white and RAL colour finishes available to special order An impact resistant perforated...

Page 12: ...ally designed and rated for flown applications If alternative eyebolts are used these must be cast or machined products stamped with their SWL Formed steel non shouldered eyebolts commonly available f...

Page 13: ...x H 295mm x D 465mm W 28 3ins x H 11 6ins x D 18 3ins WEIGHT 20kg 44 1lbs Technical Drawing Notes 1 Measured on axis in half 2pi space at 2 metres then referred to 1 metre 2 AES Standard ANSI S4 26 1...

Page 14: ...the ultra compact size of the SX112 makes it an ideal partner for ADORN or CDD Series systems where space is at a premium or where the subwoofers need to be hidden The enclosure is constructed from p...

Page 15: ...ally designed and rated for flown applications If alternative eyebolts are used these must be cast or machined products stamped with their SWL Formed steel non shouldered eyebolts commonly available f...

Page 16: ...487mm x H 385mm x D 410mm W 19 2ins x H 15 2ins x D 16 1ins WEIGHT 21 5kg 47 3lbs Technical Drawing Notes 1 Measured on axis in half 2pi space at 2 metres then referred to 1 metre 2 AES Standard ANSI...

Page 17: ...tems and extends the low frequency operating range of the combined system down to 40Hz The enclosure is constructed from plywood and is internally braced to reduce energy transmission to the enclosure...

Page 18: ...ally designed and rated for flown applications If alternative eyebolts are used these must be cast or machined products stamped with their SWL Formed steel non shouldered eyebolts commonly available f...

Page 19: ...m x H 385mm x D 437mm W 34 3ins x H 15 2ins x D 17 2ins WEIGHT 39kg 86lbs SX212 Technical Drawing Notes 1 Measured on axis in half 2pi space at 2 metres then referred to 1 metre 2 AES Standard ANSI S4...

Page 20: ...op surface facilitates pole mounting of up to 4 WPM or MLA Mini enclosures Being a passive subwoofer the SXF115 is ideal for flown WPM or MLA Mini fixed installations where ground based rack mount amp...

Page 21: ...system using a cable wired with reverse connections pins 2 to pins 1 Flying SXF115 The SXF115 may be flown using the ASF20054 or ASF20064 flying frames which are also used with the MLA Mini system Th...

Page 22: ...ame Ensure that the central button on the flying pin has popped out to ensure that the array is safe If more subs are to be linked under the first raise the height of the first sub so you can position...

Page 23: ...ur flying pins into the rigging brackets on the second SXF115 ensuring that the pins are correctly engaged More cabinets can be added as required or transition frames connected to enable flying of eit...

Page 24: ...udio Ltd 24 SX SERIES USER GUIDE V2 5 SX SERIES USER GUIDE SXF115 Wheelboard The SXF115 uses a front mounted wheelboard and travels face down The transit cover drops over the top of the cabinet once i...

Page 25: ...to use and fit the cable gland in position Note that to use the WRKIT it is necessary to remove the NL4 connector from your speaker cable so the cable can be fed through the cable gland Once the cable...

Page 26: ...ting latch plates for wheelboard DIMENSIONS INCL FEET W 500mm x H 510mm x D 575mm 725mm incl wheelboard W 19 7in x H 20 1in x D 22 6in 28 5in incl wheelboard WEIGHT 45kg 99lbs 52kg 115lbs incl wheelbo...

Page 27: ...ages turntables and walls as well as reducing reverberant energy in the room greatly improving the low frequency response accuracy and impact of the whole system In front of the enclosure the output f...

Page 28: ...fically designed and rated for flown applications If alternative eyebolts are used these must be cast or machined products stamped with their SWL Formed steel non shouldered eyebolts commonly availabl...

Page 29: ...SERIES USER GUIDE V2 5 SX SERIES USER GUIDE SXC115 Castors To fit the castors remove the M8 counter sunk screws from the rear of the enclosure Position each castor over the insets and screw into place...

Page 30: ...rs DIMENSIONS INCL SKIDS W 500mm x H 550mm x D 811mm 939mm including castors W 19 69in x H 21 67in x D 31 92in 96 96in including castors WEIGHT 53kg 117lbs 56kg 124lbs including castors Technical Draw...

Page 31: ...d the four reflex ports have a large frontal area to reduce turbulent air noise at very high levels The enclosure is constructed from multi laminate birch ply finished with a durable polyurea coating...

Page 32: ...cally designed and rated for flown applications If alternative eyebolts are used these must be cast or machined products stamped with their SWL Formed steel non shouldered eyebolts commonly available...

Page 33: ...ed These are built into the cabinet in the four corners and maybe fitted in the parked position as standard To use with the transit cover it is necessary to reverse the four brackets Remove the top an...

Page 34: ...place and repeat for the other three brackets Replace the grill supports and fit the grille making sure the safety screws are used Rotate the bracket 180 The bracket will now extend approximately 20mm...

Page 35: ...SERIES USER GUIDE V2 5 SX SERIES USER GUIDE SX118 Castors To fit the castors remove the M8 counter sunk screws from the rear of the enclosure Position each castor over the insets and screw into place...

Page 36: ...to use and fit the cable gland in position Note that to use the WRKIT it is necessary to remove the NL4 connector from your speaker cable so the cable can be fed through the cable gland Once the cable...

Page 37: ...L FEET W 600mm x H 509mm x D 632mm 760mm including castors W 23 62in x H 20 04in x D 24 86in 29 9in including castors WEIGHT 47kg 104lbs Technical Drawing All information is Copyright 2017 Martin Audi...

Page 38: ...aximises the front radiation and reduces unwanted radiation behind the subwoofer The recommended iK42 amplifier optimises the DSP parameters for front and rear drivers to maximise the rear rejection f...

Page 39: ...from Martin Audio These are cast steel shouldered eye bolts specifically designed and rated for flown applications If alternative eyebolts are used these must be cast or machined products stamped wit...

Page 40: ...sed These are built into the cabinet in the four corners and maybe fitted in the parked position as standard To use with the transit cover it is necessary to reverse the four brackets Remove the top a...

Page 41: ...place and repeat for the other three brackets Replace the grill supports and fit the grille making sure the safety screws are used Rotate the bracket 180 The bracket will now extend approximately 20mm...

Page 42: ...SERIES USER GUIDE V2 5 SX SERIES USER GUIDE SXC118 Castors To fit the castors remove the M8 counter sunk screws from the rear of the enclosure Position each castor over the insets and screw into place...

Page 43: ...to use and fit the cable gland in position Note that to use the WRKIT it is necessary to remove the NL4 connector from your speaker cable so the cable can be fed through the cable gland Once the cable...

Page 44: ...x M8 inserts for optional castors DIMENSIONS INCL FEET W 650mm x H 603mm x D 812mm 940mm incl castors W 25 6in x H 23 7in x D 32in 37in incl castors WEIGHT 69kg 152lbs 73kg 161lbs including castors 73...

Page 45: ...cardioid dispersion pattern which maximises the front radiation and reduces unwanted radiation behind the subwoofer The recommended iK42 amplifier optimises the DSP parameters for front and rear driv...

Page 46: ...es from Martin Audio These are cast steel shouldered eye bolts specifically designed and rated for flown applications If alternative eyebolts are used these must be cast or machined products stamped w...

Page 47: ...sure Raise the WPSGRIDt and SXCF118 to a height suitable to fit another SXCF118 below the array lower it making sure the protective nylon skids line up and fit into the recessed channels on the SXCF11...

Page 48: ...right 2021 Martin Audio Ltd 48 SX SERIES USER GUIDE V2 5 SX SERIES USER GUIDE SXCF118 Transit Covers The SXC118 features an optional transit cover to protect the cabinet when used in portable applicat...

Page 49: ...ERIES USER GUIDE V2 5 SX SERIES USER GUIDE SXCF118 Castors To fit the castors remove the M8 counter sunk screws from the rear of the enclosure Position each castor over the insets and screw into place...

Page 50: ...to use and fit the cable gland in position Note that to use the WRKIT it is necessary to remove the NL4 connector from your speaker cable so the cable can be fed through the cable gland Once the cabl...

Page 51: ...t cover DIMENSIONS INCL SKIDS W 650mm x H 611mm x D 812mm 940mm including castors W 25 6in x H 24 1in x D 32 0in 37 0in including castors WEIGHT 75kg 165lbs 78kg 172lbs including castors Technical Dra...

Page 52: ...d for maximum linear excursion The enclosure is constructed from multi laminate birch ply and finished with a durable polyurea coating Eight reflex ports provide a large frontal area to reduce turbule...

Page 53: ...uick and easy modification to link both drivers so the connection to pin 1 is linked to 2 and 1 to 2 Please note that if this modification is done you must not use two channels to drive the SX218 you...

Page 54: ...rcumstances as they are not sufficiently load rated for flown applications Remove the M10 counter sunk screws and screw the eyebolts into position We would recommend four eyebolts and an additional ey...

Page 55: ...g system is available for the SX218 for installation applications This uses the SX218FKIT and SX218GRIDi Fit the SX218FKIT flying kit to each cabinet There are four steel brackets in each kit and thes...

Page 56: ...1 Martin Audio Ltd 56 SX SERIES USER GUIDE V2 5 SX SERIES USER GUIDE SX218 Attach the brackets two on each with the dog leg in the bracket at the top angled outwards using two M10 bolts and washers in...

Page 57: ...ont and a second at the back The hooks on the hoists can be attached using the two 3 25T Shackles supplied with the grid Fly the grid out to a height so you can move the SX218 under it then lower the...

Page 58: ...Copyright 2021 Martin Audio Ltd 58 SX SERIES USER GUIDE V2 5 SX SERIES USER GUIDE SX218 A maximum of six SX218 subwoofers can be flown using this method...

Page 59: ...ed These are built into the cabinet in the four corners and maybe fitted in the parked position as standard To use with the transit cover it is necessary to reverse the four brackets Remove the top an...

Page 60: ...place and repeat for the other three brackets Replace the grill supports and fit the grille making sure the safety screws are used Rotate the bracket 180 The bracket will now extend approximately 20mm...

Page 61: ...SERIES USER GUIDE V2 5 SX SERIES USER GUIDE SX218 Castors To fit the castors remove the M8 counter sunk screws from the rear of the enclosure Position each castor over the insets and screw into place...

Page 62: ...to use and fit the cable gland in position Note that to use the WRKIT it is necessary to remove the NL4 connector from your speaker cable so the cable can be fed through the cable gland Once the cable...

Page 63: ...FEET W 600mm x H 509mm x D 632mm 760mm including castors W 23 62in x H 20 04in x D 24 86in 29 9in including castors WEIGHT 47kg 104lbs Technical Drawing Castors are shown for illustration only and are...

Page 64: ...rivers with water resistant cones and triple roll surrounds The enclosure is constructed from multi laminate plywood and coated with hardwearing textured black polyurea A rigid perforated steel grille...

Page 65: ...n using standard 4 core NL4 cables feeding two amplifier channels and ensuring that each sub is driven by one channel and not seeing a load impedance of less than 4 The following example shows wiring...

Page 66: ...sed These are built into the cabinet in the four corners and maybe fitted in the parked position as standard To use with the transit cover it is necessary to reverse the four brackets Remove the top a...

Page 67: ...place and repeat for the other three brackets Replace the grill supports and fit the grille making sure the safety screws are used Rotate the bracket 180 The bracket will now extend approximately 20mm...

Page 68: ...to use and fit the cable gland in position Note that to use the WRKIT it is necessary to remove the NL4 connector from your speaker cable so the cable can be fed through the cable gland Once the cable...

Page 69: ...ver DIMENSIONS INCL FEET W 1112mm x H 607mm x D 1013mm 1140mm including castors W 43 8in x H 23 9in x D 39 9in 44 9in including castors WEIGHT 124kg 273lbs Technical Drawing Notes 1 Measured on axis i...

Page 70: ...r resistant cones and triple roll surrounds The enclosure is constructed from multi laminate plywood and coated with hardwearing textured black polyurea A rigid perforated steel grille protects the fr...

Page 71: ...on using standard 4 core NL4 cables feeding two amplifier channels and ensuring that each sub is driven by one channel and not seeing a load impedance of less than 4 The following example shows wiring...

Page 72: ...WPLGRIDt The SXHF218 pins for the first cabinet are not needed in this configuration and can be placed back in the stowed position Raise the WPLGRIDt and SXHF218 to a height suitable to fit another SX...

Page 73: ...sed These are built into the cabinet in the four corners and maybe fitted in the parked position as standard To use with the transit cover it is necessary to reverse the four brackets Remove the top a...

Page 74: ...place and repeat for the other three brackets Replace the grill supports and fit the grille making sure the safety screws are used Rotate the bracket 180 The bracket will now extend approximately 20m...

Page 75: ...to use and fit the cable gland in position Note that to use the WRKIT it is necessary to remove the NL4 connector from your speaker cable so the cable can be fed through the cable gland Once the cabl...

Page 76: ...cover DIMENSIONS INCL SKIDS W 1148mm x H 604mm x D 1027mm 1155mm including castors W 45 2in x H 23 8in x D 40 4in 45 5in including castors WEIGHT 138kg 204lbs with castors 146 5kg 323lbs Technical Dra...

Page 77: ...th a maximum SPL capability of 135dB peak at 1 metre the SXP118 is the ideal subwoofer for theatre and portable live sound applications as well as premium installations that require the maximum output...

Page 78: ...Neutrik s PowerCon range and is a small light rugged inexpensive latching mains connector rated for use up to 240V at 16A It is rated with a breaking capacity according to IEC60320 and VDE0625 meanin...

Page 79: ...r on a flexible cable of either 2 15m part number ASF12024 or 5m part number ASF12023 in length and are terminated in a 16A male Ceeform connector Both cables are rated to IP67 Approval based VDE EN 6...

Page 80: ...ors The connections are routed to a two port switch which enables daisy chain Ethernet Dante connections of up to 8 cabinets Alternatively a star network configuration can be adopted using any Gigabit...

Page 81: ...till be selected when you next power up the cabinet When a system is connected to VU NET via the Ethernet ports the preset LEDs will be extinguished to show that the system settings may have been chan...

Page 82: ...te devices are automatically discovered and displayed in Dante Controller With Dante Controller you can easily edit device names and channel labels control sample rates and set device latencies Once t...

Page 83: ...ircumstances as they are not sufficiently load rated for flown applications Remove the M10 counter sunk screws and screw the eyebolts into position We would recommend four eyebolts and an additional e...

Page 84: ...sed These are built into the cabinet in the four corners and maybe fitted in the parked position as standard To use with the transit cover it is necessary to reverse the four brackets Remove the top a...

Page 85: ...place and repeat for the other three brackets Replace the grill supports and fit the grille making sure the safety screws are used Rotate the bracket 180 The bracket will now extend approximately 20mm...

Page 86: ...SERIES USER GUIDE V2 5 SX SERIES USER GUIDE SXP118 Castors To fit the castors remove the M8 counter sunk screws from the rear of the enclosure Position each castor over the insets and screw into place...

Page 87: ...The SXP118 has an optional rain cowl available which fixes to the back of the cabinet to protect the amplifier module from inclement weather when used outdoors This must be factory fitted so should be...

Page 88: ...R CONSUMPTION 550W MAINS CONNECTOR Neutrik Powercon True1 ENCLOSURE Extensively braced multi laminate birch plywooD FINISH Textured black PU Coating PROTECTIVE GRILLE Black perforated Zintec FITTINGS...

Page 89: ...the SXP218 is the ideal subwoofer for touring sound reinforcement theatre and portable live sound applications as well as premium installations that require low frequency augmentation with low distor...

Page 90: ...Neutrik s PowerCon range and is a small light rugged inexpensive latching mains connector rated for use up to 240V at 16A It is rated with a breaking capacity according to IEC60320 and VDE0625 meanin...

Page 91: ...r on a flexible cable of either 2 15m part number ASF12024 or 5m part number ASF12023 in length and are terminated in a 16A male Ceeform connector Both cables are rated to IP67 Approval based VDE EN 6...

Page 92: ...ors The connections are routed to a two port switch which enables daisy chain Ethernet Dante connections of up to 8 cabinets Alternatively a star network configuration can be adopted using any Gigabit...

Page 93: ...till be selected when you next power up the cabinet When a system is connected to VU NET via the Ethernet ports the preset LEDs will be extinguished to show that the system settings may have been chan...

Page 94: ...te devices are automatically discovered and displayed in Dante Controller With Dante Controller you can easily edit device names and channel labels control sample rates and set device latencies Once t...

Page 95: ...ircumstances as they are not sufficiently load rated for flown applications Remove the M10 counter sunk screws and screw the eyebolts into position We would recommend four eyebolts and an additional e...

Page 96: ...g system is available for the SXP218 for installation applications This uses the SX218FKIT and SX218GRIDi Fit the SX218FKIT flying kit to each cabinet There are four steel brackets in each kit and the...

Page 97: ...Martin Audio Ltd 97 SX SERIES USER GUIDE V2 5 SX SERIES USER GUIDE SXP218 Attach the brackets two on each with the dog leg in the bracket at the top angled outwards using two M10 bolts and washers in...

Page 98: ...ont and a second at the back The hooks on the hoists can be attached using the two 3 25T Shackles supplied with the grid Fly the grid out to a height so you can move the SXP218 under it then lower the...

Page 99: ...Copyright 2021 Martin Audio Ltd 99 SX SERIES USER GUIDE V2 5 SX SERIES USER GUIDE SXP218 A maximum of six SXP218 subwoofers can be flown using this method...

Page 100: ...sed These are built into the cabinet in the four corners and maybe fitted in the parked position as standard To use with the transit cover it is necessary to reverse the four brackets Remove the top a...

Page 101: ...place and repeat for the other three brackets Replace the grill supports and fit the grille making sure the safety screws are used Rotate the bracket 180 The bracket will now extend approximately 20m...

Page 102: ...SERIES USER GUIDE V2 5 SX SERIES USER GUIDE SXP218 Castors To fit the castors remove the M8 counter sunk screws from the rear of the enclosure Position each castor over the insets and screw into place...

Page 103: ...The SXP218 has an optional rain cowl available which fixes to the back of the cabinet to protect the amplifier module from inclement weather when used outdoors This must be factory fitted so should be...

Page 104: ...POWER CONSUMPTION 550W MAINS CONNECTOR Neutrik Powercon True1 ENCLOSURE Extensively braced multi laminate birch plywood FINISH Textured black PU Coating PROTECTIVE GRILLE Black perforated Zintec FITT...

Page 105: ...no other warranty is expressed or implied This warranty does not affect your statutory rights SXP118 SXP218 Martin Audio SXP subwoofers are warranted against manufacturing defects in materials or craf...

Page 106: ...td in the United Kingdom United States and other countries all other Martin Audio trademarks are the property of Martin Audio Ltd Martin Audio Limited Century Point Halifax Road Cressex Business Park...

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