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MARTIN AUDIO
L O N D O N
The Martin Experience
All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice.
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This equipment conforms to the requirements of the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC and the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, amended by 93/68/EEC.
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1 INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Martin Audio Wavefront Theatre Series system. The Theatre Series is a dedicated range of powerful yet compact loudspeakers designed to meet the unique demands of theatre sound reinforcement.
2 UNPACKING
Each Martin Audio loudspeaker is built to the highest standard and thoroughly inspected before it leaves the factory. After unpacking the system, examine it carefully for any signs of transit damage and inform your dealer if any such damage is found. It is suggested that you retain the original packaging so that the system can be repacked at a future date if necessary.
Please note that Martin Audio and its distributors cannot accept any responsibility for damage to any returned product through the use of non-approved packaging.
3 OVERVIEW
The Wavefront Theatre Series consists of the WT15 miniature speaker, the WT2 compact full-range system and the WT3 compact 3-way system. For optimum performance it is recommended that Wavefront Theatre Series loudspeakers are used with the WX3A or MX5 System Controllers or an appropriate digital controller such as the Martin Audio DX1. Please refer to the controller user guide for information on connections and limiter settings.
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3.1WT15
The miniature WT15 is only 11" (280mm) high, yet is capable of producing extended bandwidth and high output levels. Its twin 5" (125mm) drivers are arranged in an innovative 2-way configuration in which a 5" (130mm) ICT (Inductively Coupled Transducer) full-range device is augmented by a second 5" driver operating over the bass and mid-range region.
The WT15 features externally switchable 4 or 16 ohm operation. Its input configuration is also switchable, allowing daisy-chaining of cabinets – even when fed with different input signals.
It is fitted with 3/8" threaded inserts to enable its use on a microphone stand or with an under-balcony yoke.
3.2WT2
The WT2 is a powerful theatre system which has been designed to meet the industry requirement for a high performance, compact 2-way system. It features a 12" (305mm) bass driver and a 70 x 40 degree high frequency horn. Active or passive operation is selected by a switch on the rear of the enclosure. The WT2 is capable of extremely smooth reproduction with good articulation at all power levels.
3.3WT3
The WT3 is an innovative full-range system achieving true three-way performance from an enclosure only 28" (711mm) high. The low frequency driver is a powerful 15" (380mm) device cooled by a heat exchange system to reduce power compression.
Midrange is produced by a unique 6.5" (165mm) mid horn developed to overcome the power and distortion limitations of traditionally used large format compression drivers whilst high frequencies are produced by a 1" (25mm) compression driver. Mid and HF dispersion patterns are 65 x 40 degrees. A switch on the rear panel of the WT3 selects either 3-way bi-amp (650Hz active and 3.3kHz passive crossover) or full 3-way tri-amp operation.
4 SAFETY FIRST
It is important that loudspeaker systems are used in a safe manner. Please take some time to review the following points concerning safe use of Wavefront Theatre Series loudspeakers.
Professional loudspeakers are capable of producing extremely high sound levels and should be used with care. Hearing loss is cumulative and can result from levels above 90dB if people are exposed for a long period. Never stand close to loudspeakers driven at high level.
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4.1Tripod Mounting
The WT2 and WT3 incorporate a pole mounting socket to facilitate mounting on tripod stands between each speaker. When using stands, the following precautions are advised:
Ensure that that stand will support the weight of the speaker by checking the stand manufacturers rating.
Make sure that the stand is placed on a level surface and that its legs are fully extended.
Do not place more than one speaker on each stand.
Run cables so that they do not present a trip hazard which could pull the speaker over.
When used outdoors in the wind, it may be necessary to add some weight to the base of the stand.
When using a pole mount with a sub-bass system, observe similar precautions.
4.2Stacking
Ensure that the floor or stage is level and solid.
Do not stack speakers too high outdoors where winds could topple the stack.
Be aware that speakers producing very high power levels can move or creep. To avoid this, place friction material between the floor and speaker and between each speaker.
4.3Rigging and Suspension
WARNING: Suspending the system should only be done by qualified personnel following safe rigging practices. Secure fixings to the building structure are vital. Seek help from architects, structural engineers or other specialists if in any doubt.
The WT2 and WT3 are provided with threaded inserts to allow the suspension of a single enclosure. Never suspend one enclosure from another to form an array or cluster using these fittings. The enclosures are provided with optional MAN flying points for array construction.
The common practice of using commercially available eye bolts for suspension should only be undertaken with great caution. Eye bolts are strongest along the thread axis. Angling the enclosures will result in an angle pull and it is important to use eye bolts that are safe in these circumstances. Only forged shoulder eye bolts should be considered and it is important that the thread length is at least 30mm. A flat washer should be inserted between the eyebolt and the enclosure. Formed eye bolts i.e. those which are formed from a steel rod bent into an eye should be avoided.
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