W8LD
Three-way downfill Line Array Element
features
◗ High performance three-way line array downfill enclosure
for use with W8L
◗ High power – maximum SPL 136dB continuous, 142dB peak
(single unit)
◗ Superior bass impact – all horn design
◗ Wide bandwidth – 55Hz-18kHz ±3dB (single unit)
◗ True 120° (-6dB) horizontal mid and HF pattern control
◗ 20° vertical dispersion
◗ Smooth transition from W8LD to W8L array
◗ Fast, integral rigging system, connects directly to W8L
◗ Viewpoint™ array optimisation software
applications
◗ Used at the bottom of W8L arrays in 1’s or 2’s to cover first
20m (two cabinets)
◗ Low profile sidefill, on top of W8LS
◗ Premium club 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: info@martin-audio.com
All information is Copyright © 2006 Martin Audio Ltd.
The Martin Audio Wavefront W8LD is a line array downfill
enclosure which connects directly to the bottom of a W8L array
and covers from the front row out to up to 20m when using two
W8LD cabinets. The exceptionally wide 120° horizontal
dispersion increases coverage to front row central and off-stage
areas, with full pattern control maintained right up to 15kHz. The
all-horn design follows the same format as the W8L and
continues the extension of the line array at low, mid and high
frequencies.
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overall dimensions
technical specifications
TYPE Three-way downfill line array element
FREQUENCY RESPONSE (5) 55Hz-18kHz ± 3dB
DRIVERS 12” (300mm)/4” (100mm) voice coil,
neodymium magnet, Hybrid™ bass horn loaded
2 x 6.5” (165mm)/1.5” (37.5mm) coil drivers,
horn loaded
3 x 1” (25mm) exit neodymium magnet HF
compression drivers, horn loaded
RATED POWER (2) LF: 1000W AES, 4000W peak
MF: 200W AES, 800W peak
HF: 200W AES, 800W peak
SENSITIVITY (6) LF: 104.5dB
MF: 107dB
HF: 113dB
MAXIMUM SPL LF: 134.5dB continuous, 140.5dB peak
(calculated @ 1m) MF: 130dB continuous, 136dB peak
HF: 136dB continuous, 142dB peak
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE LF: 8 ohms
MF: 8 ohms in UPPER mode, 12 ohms in
LOWER mode
HF: 6 ohms UPPER mode, 10 ohms in
LOWER mode
DISPERSION (-6dB) 120º horizontal, 20º vertical
CROSSOVER 220Hz, 2.5kHz active
ENCLOSURE Vertical trapezoid with 10º wall angle, multi-
laminate birch ply construction
FINISH Textured black paint
PROTECTIVE GRILLE Black perforated steel
CONNECTORS 2 x Neutrik NL8
FITTINGS Proprietary rigging system, 4 x bar handles,
8 x interlocking skids
DIMENSIONS (W) 1314mm x (H) 490mm x (D) 755mm
(inc. wheelboard) (855mm)
(W) 51.7ins x (H) 19.3ins x (D) 29.7ins (33.7ins)
WEIGHT 95kg (209lbs)
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