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All material © 2008. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. 

 

7 Cable 

lengths 

 
When connecting W8VDQ systems to an amplifier, it is recommended that the return resistance of the 
cable used is less than one tenth of the nominal impedance of the system or systems in parallel. The table 
below gives an indication of the maximum permissible cable runs for various conductor cross-sectional 
areas. 

 

 

 
 
 

8 Warranty 

Martin Audio ceiling loudspeaker products are warranted against manufacturing defects in materials or 
craftsmanship over a period of 5 years from the date of original purchase. 

During the warranty period Martin Audio will, at its discretion, either repair or replace products which 
prove to be defective provided that the product is returned in its original packaging, shipping prepaid, to 
an authorised Martin Audio service agent or distributor. 

Martin Audio Ltd. cannot be held responsible for defects caused by unauthorised modifications, 
improper use, negligence, exposure to inclement weather conditions, act of God or accident, or any 
use of this product that is not in accordance with the instructions provided by Martin Audio. Martin 
Audio is not liable for consequential 
damages. 

This warranty is exclusive and no other warranty is expressed or implied. This warranty does not 
affect your statutory rights. 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Preliminary Nov 2008 

Summary of Contents for W8VDQ

Page 1: ...The Martin Experience All material 2008 Martin Audio Ltd Subject to change without notice W8VDQ PRELIMINARY INFORMATION User s Guide...

Page 2: ...hange without notice W8VDQ Preliminary User Guide Contents 1 Unpacking 2 Introduction 3 Safety first 3 1 Pole mounting 3 2 Free standing 3 3 Yoke assembly 4 Aiming for best coverage 5 Amplification co...

Page 3: ...Max 131dB continuous 137dB peak output Consistent 100 long throw 120 short throw 6dB horizontal mid and HF pattern control 30 vertical differential directivity VDQ Passive or bi amp operation Optional...

Page 4: ...ucing very high power levels can vibrate move or creep Again strapping will keep things safe 3 3 Yoke assembly A yoke assembly Martin Audio ASF20025 is available for easy suspension WARNING Suspending...

Page 5: ...notice a Fit the clamping plate assemblies to the left and right yoke arms as illustrated Clamping plates fitted to left right yoke arms Please note orientation b Fit the yoke arms to the yoke before...

Page 6: ...n Audio Ltd Subject to change without notice Dome nut thumbwheel fitted c Remove the yoke mounting bolts see earlier from the W8VDQ cabinet and fit the yoke assembly Note that the yoke arm follows the...

Page 7: ...distance x 100deg 120deg in the nearfield Height The W8VDQ should always be mounted so that the bottom foot is about 1m above near field listener head height or 1m above front balcony listener level w...

Page 8: ...for AES power a long term average power rating and Peak power a short term burst capability Moving coil loudspeakers can be run up to their AES power rating continuously and up to the higher Peak pow...

Page 9: ...demand and expectations placed on professional audio systems Based on a completely new processing platform running at 96kHz the DX2 sets a new standard in terms of performance flexibility and ease of...

Page 10: ...l 2008 Martin Audio Ltd Subject to change without notice Contact your Martin Audio distributor or visit www martin audio com for the latest W8VDQ presets available in spreadsheet binary and XTA AudioC...

Page 11: ...assive switch pinout nearfield attenuator switch The W8VDQ connector panel has two Neutrik Speakon connectors wired in parallel The second connector allows use of a short link lead to power another W8...

Page 12: ...original purchase During the warranty period Martin Audio will at its discretion either repair or replace products which prove to be defective provided that the product is returned in its original pa...

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