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W8LMI

Three-way, compact line array element

features

Mini, three-way line array element

Hybrid™ dual 8”(200mm) LF+MF configuration 

(-3dB @ 60Hz)

LF+MF – 100dB @ 1W, 1m (single cabinet)

Twin 1” (25mm) HF horn – 106dB @ 1W, 1m (single cabinet)

Consistent 100° (-6dB) horizontal mid and HF pattern control

Passive or bi-amp operation

12 ohm system impedance, up to 4 cabinets on one amplifier

channel

Integral rigging system with variable splay angles

7:1 safety factor with arrays of up to 12 cabinets

Compatible with W8LM flying frame and lifting bar

Display™ array optimisation software

Loudspeaker management preset files for a wide variety of

configurations

applications

Suited to the requirements of fixed installations

Century Point, Halifax Road, Cressex Business Park,
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP12 3SL, England.   
Telephone: +44 (0)1494 535312   Facsimile: +44 (0)1494 438669
E-mail: [email protected]
All information is Copyright © 2008 Martin Audio Ltd.
Due to Martin Audio’s policy of continuing improvement, we reserve the
right to alter these specifications without prior notice.

The W8LMI is a compact line array enclosure designed to bring line
array performance to small and medium scale applications in the fixed
installation market. It features the same acoustic components and
construction as the touring W8LM as well as a custom-designed
integral flying system tailored to the needs of a fixed installation
environment, such as theatres and indoor venues. The flying hardware
is rated at 7:1 for 12 cabinets and is compatible with the W8LM flying
frame and lifting bar.

Following the constant directivity horn design philosophy of the W8L
and the W8LC, the W8LMI is a three-way system that combines line
array principles with innovative horn loading techniques to produce a
next generation, small line array with maximum dynamic impact.

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technical specifications

TYPE

Three-way, compact line array element

FREQUENCY RESPONSE (5) 60Hz-18kHz ± 3dB
DRIVERS: LF + MF Section

8” (200mm)/2” (50mm) voice coil, reflex-loaded 
direct radiator
8” (200mm)/2” (50mm) voice coil, neodymium 
driver, front horn loaded, rear reflex loaded

HF Section

2 x 1” (25mm) exit HF compression drivers, 
horn loaded

RATED POWER (2)

LF + MF: 400W AES, 1600W peak
HF: 75W AES, 300W peak
Passive: 400W AES, 1600W peak

SENSITIVITY (6)

LF + MF: 100dB
HF: 106dB
Passive: 99dB rising to 105dB at HF

MAXIMUM SPL 

LF + MF: 125dB continuous, 131dB peak

(calculated @ 1m)

HF: 125dB continuous, 131dB peak
Passive: 124dB continuous, 130dB peak

NOMINAL IMPEDANCE

LF + MF: 12 ohms
HF: 12 ohms
Passive: 12 ohms

DISPERSION (-6dB)

100º horizontal (down to 800Hz),
120º horizontal (down to 700Hz) @ -10dB
7.5º vertical

CROSSOVER

300Hz passive, 2.2kHz active or passive

ENCLOSURE

Vertical trapezoid with 3.75º wall angle, multi-
laminate birch ply construction

FINISH

Textured paint

PROTECTIVE GRILLE

Perforated steel

CONNECTORS

2 x Neutrik NL4

DIMENSIONS

(W) 620mm x (H) 243mm x (D) 400mm
(W) 24.4ins x (H) 9.57ins x (D) 15.75ins

WEIGHT 29kg 

(64lbs)

(including rigging hardware)

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