The Blackline X8 is an ultra-compact passive two-way system with an 8” (200mm)/2” (50mm) voice coil LF driver and a 1” (25mm) HF driver mounted on a 90° x 50° horn which can be easily rotated for horizontal or vertical orientation, depending on venue requirements. Its very small size gives no indication of its high output capability.
Features
- Ultra-Compact passive two-way system
- Symmetrical multi-angle plywood enclosure
- User-rotatable 90° x 50° horn
- Vertical and horizontal orientation
- Screw-free, cloth-backed perforated steel grille
- Integral ergonomic handle
- Pole-mount bung maintains clean lines
- 8Ω nominal impedance
- Twin NL4 connectors
- Flexible mounting options via M8 inserts
Applications
- Portable sound reinforcement
- Live music clubs
- Bars and restaurants
- Nightclubs
- Unobtrusive stage monitoring
- Corporate AV events and conferences
- Weddings and parties
- Main PA infill
- Secondary stages at festivals
- HoW, leisure centres and retail outlets
| TYPE | Ultra-Compact, passive two-way system |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE (5) | 70Hz-20kHz ± 3dB, -10dB @ 60Hz |
| DRIVER | LF: 8” (200mm)/2” (50mm) voice coil, ferrite motor system HF: 1” (25mm) exit/1” (25mm) voice coil, polyimide dome compression driver |
| RATED POWER (2) | 200W AES, 800W peak |
| SENSITIVITY (8) | 92dB |
| MAXIMUM SPL (9) | 115dB continuous, 121dB peak |
| NOMINAL IMPEDANCE | 8Ω |
| DISPERSION (-6DB) | 90° H x 50° V (user-rotatable) |
| CROSSOVER | 2.9kHz passive |
| ENCLOSURE | Multi-angle birch/poplar ply |
| FINISH | Black textured paint |
| PROTECTIVE GRILLE | Black perforated steel with scrim cloth backing |
| CONNECTORS | 2 x NL4 type |
| PIN CONNECTIONS (INPUT) | 1+/1- |
| PIN CONNECTIONS (LINK) | 1+/- to 1+/- |
| FITTINGS | 13 x M8, 6 x M6 inserts, pole-mount socket, 1 x pocket handle |
| DIMENSIONS | (W) 257mm x (H) 422mm x (D) 243mm (W) 10.1ins x (H) 16.6ins x (D) 9.6ins |
| WEIGHT | 8kg (17.6lbs) |
| ACCESSORIES | Wall bracket, eyebolts |
Martin Audio Blackline X8
The loudspeaker shall be a passive, two-way system. Its transducers shall consist of a reflex-loaded 8” low frequency driver and a 1” diaphragm/1” exit compression driver mounted on a high frequency horn which shall be user-rotatable to enable vertical or horizontal orientation of the enclosure.
Horizontal dispersion shall be 90° and vertical dispersion shall be 50°. The on-axis frequency response shall be 70Hz-20kHz +/- 3dB and the loudspeaker shall produce a maximum SPL of 121dB peak calculated at 1 metre. Power handling shall be 200W AES, 800W peak. Rated impedance shall be 8 ohms.
The rear connector panel shall be fitted with two NL4 type connectors. Low and high frequency sections shall be integrated by an internal 2.9kHz passive network. For optimal performance the loudspeaker shall be operated in conjunction with a dedicated electronic controller.
The symmetrical, multi-angle enclosure shall be made from plywood and finished with a black textured paint. Optional white and RAL colour finishes shall be available to special order. The enclosure shall be fitted with a pole-mount socket and M8 threaded inserts to accommodate eyebolt suspension and a wall bracket. The drivers shall be protected by a perforated steel grille with scrim cloth backing.
Dimensions (W x H x D) shall be 257mm x 422mm x 243mm (10.1in x 16.6in x 9.6in). Weight shall be 8kg (17.6lbs).
The loudspeaker shall be the Martin Audio Blackline X8.
