Martin Audio Wavefront W8CT, Application Manual

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driven in pairs).
Passive Mode (DX1 factory presets 20 & 22)
In Passive mode the W8 high-mid and high drivers share a power amplifier channel
via a passive high-mid/high crossover network built into the loudspeaker cabinet.
This mode offers a slightly reduced performance but requires only two power
amplifier channels per 3-way W8 system.
Two MA2.8s and will drive W8s (assuming W8s driven in pairs).
The following shows the DX1 with programme 20 selected. This caters for a stereo
set-up comprising left and right W8s in
Passive mode plus separate left and right
WSX folded-horn subwoofers. For more WSX information see Section 4 .
DX1 factory preset 20 (2 x 3 way configuration)
Stereo W8 system (passive) with WSX subwoofers
Custom DX1 set-ups
Experienced users may create custom DX1 set-ups, for example…
3 + 2-way configuration
e.g. W8 3-way system with W8S subs (passive) & W8 (passive) front fills
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