Martin Audio Wavefront W8CT, Application Manual

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Wavefront W8C systems are regularly used for audiences ranging from just a few
hundred jazz devotees to thousands of arena concert-goers. Longthrow sections can
increase touring system versatility even further and Longthrow/W8C combinations
have been very successfully used to cater for festival audiences from hundreds of
thousands to over two million at “Popestock” 2000.
The Wavefront Compact series includes both flown and floor-standing subwoofers.
W8CS’ may be flown where floor space is limited by extensive set designs or TV
camera tracks. Where floor space is available, Wavefront WSX folded horn
subwoofers may be used to implement an all-horn sound system for maximum
efficiency and projection.
Wavefront Compact system versatility satisfies rental companies' requirements to
maximise stock utilisation without compromising performance and reliability.
Wavefront W8C 3-way System
The heart of the Wavefront Compact series is the award-winning W8C ( Section 1 ), a
compact, light weight, high performance, 3-way loudspeaker system that has been
engineered to work as well in small, stand-alone set-ups as it does in large flown
arrays.
A single Wavefront W8C cabinet will cover 55º horizontally x 30º vertically. The
W8C polar response is well defined so that it may be arrayed for high power rock
and dance applications in large venues. A smooth off-axis amplitude and phase
response allows a wide range of intercabinet angles to be used for easy coverage
tailoring.
All Wavefront Compact series cabinets are fitted with MAN load-certified flying
points to minimise set-up time. These MAN fittings are designed to comply with the
12:1 safety factor specified by the German VBG70 standard when used with
compatible MAN flying systems.
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