Martin Audio Wavefront W8CT, Application Manual

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4.3.1 Cable and panel connector part numbers
Please note the following part numbers when ordering loudspeaker connectors to
make up cables and patch panels
Neutrik NL connectors
NL8FC 8 pole cable (female)
NL8MPR 8 pole panel (male)
NL8MM 8 pole inline coupler (male-male)
Connectors should be kept in good, clean, uncorroded condition to ensure full,
undistorted loudspeaker performance. Corroded or damaged pins and sockets can
cause severe distortion or loss of signal.
4.3.2 Recommended loudspeaker cable
Although only 4-core cable is required for WSXs, many users will find it convenient
to standardise on 8-core NL8 cables to avoid confusion when using other
loudspeakers in the Wavefront range.
Cable run vs copper core cross sectional area
Single WSX Two WSXs paralleled
Up to 50m 2.5mm² 6mm² (or 2 x 2.5mm² cores in parallel)
Up to 100m 6mm² 10mm² (or 2 x 6mm² cores in parallel)
Q. Why the odd sizes?
A. Loudspeaker cables are available in a limited range of standard copper core sizes -
ie. 1.5mm², 2.5mm², 4mm², 6mm², 10mm² and 35mm².
4.4 System patching
Refer to Section 1.4 and Section 2.4 for general Wavefront patching suggestions and
examples.
Bass sub-mix operation
Many mix operators prefer to create a separate sub-mix for bass/mid-bass sections.
This is good practice as it helps provide main system headroom for those all-
important vocals and solos whilst allowing for larger-than-life percussion and bass
instrument mixes without intermodulation and distortion.
This configuration can easily be programmed into the Martin Audio DX1
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