1 INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Martin Audio Wavefront Touring system.
The W8 and W8S are highly efficient touring products suitable for a wide
variety of medium and large scale live sound applications.
2
UNPACKING
Each Martin Audio loudspeaker is built 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 such damage is found. It is suggested that you retain
the original packaging so that the system can be repacked at a future date
if necessary.
Please note that Martin Audio and its distributors cannot accept any
responsibility for damage to any returned product through the use of
non-approved packaging.
3
OVERVIEW
This guide covers the W8, a 3-way touring system capable of use down to
80Hz and the W8S Hybrid
TM
sub-bass.
3.1
W8
The W8 is a highly efficient 3-way touring sound enclosure which achieves
full-frequency performance down to 80Hz. Its 55 degree horizontal
dispersion pattern and trapezoid footprint allow it to be arrayed to suit a
variety of touring venues. Each W8 houses twin 12" (305mm) drivers on a
vertically splayed dual-driver low-mid horn which covers the frequency band
from 80Hz to750Hz. Frequencies above 750Hz are produced by a unique
combination of 6.5" (165mm) high-mid horn and 1" (25mm) exit high
frequency device. The sophisticated high-mid horn reproduces the 750Hz-
3.3kHz band and has been specifically developed to overcome the power
and distortion limitations of traditionally used large format compression
drivers. The result is a remarkably clean, transparent sound which can
produce extremely high levels without distress. The high-mid and high
frequency sections of the W8 can be driven actively from separate amplifier
channels, or passively using a single amplifier channel. Active or passive
operation is selected by a switch on the rear panel.
Martin Audio – WAVEFRONT TOURING SERIES
E
NGLISH
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This equipment conforms to the requirements of the
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, amended by 92/31/EEC
and 93/68/EEC and the requirements of the Low
Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC.
Standards Applied
EMC
Emission
EN55103-1:1996
Immunity
EN55103-2:1996
Electrical Safety
EN60065:1993
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