Martin Audio AQ Series user manual

User manual for the device Martin Audio AQ Series

Device: Martin Audio AQ Series
Category: Speaker
Manufacturer: Martin Audio
Size: 9.12 MB
Added : 10/19/2014
Number of pages: 49
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AQ Series
User’s Guide
The Martin Experience
All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice.

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AQ Series User Guide Contents 1. Unpacking 2. Warranty 3. Introduction 4. Main features 5. Mounting brackets options 6. Installing with AQ Series brackets 7. Vertical aiming 8. Horizontal aiming 9. Distributed AQ Series systems 10. AQ Series arrays 11. Choosing a power amplifier 12. AQX System Controller 13. DX1 Speaker Management System 14. Using alternative controllers 15. AQ Series system wiring 16. Loudspeaker dimensions and specifications

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1. Unpacking Thank you for purchasing a Martin Audio AQ Series system. Every 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 d

Summary of the content on the page No. 4

Six full range enclosures are available to suit a wide range of applications. Ranging from the ultra- compact dual 5.25” (130mm) ICT™ AQ5 to the very high power AQ15 with its 400W AES (1600W peak) 15” (380mm) direct radiator and high efficiency HF compression driver, AQ Series products may be used individually, in multiples or in distributed systems to cover an incredible variety of applications. AQ Series loudspeakers are equipped with high current, low profile input and link connect

Summary of the content on the page No. 5

Main features Very wide 120° x 60° dispersion 120Hz – 20kHz 75W AES (300W peak) 4 ohms or 16 ohms (low profile switch on rear) Dual 5.25” (130mm) ICT™ The ultra-compact Martin Audio AQ5 is equipped with two 5.25” (130mm) ICT™ - Inductively Coupled Transducer - drivers optimally splayed for smooth, very wide coverage. The AQ5’s HF diaphragms are driven via inductive coupling, avoiding the tweeter burn-out commonly associated with miniature loudspeakers. ICT™ technology also o

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AQ8 (standard) AQ8TX30 (100V or 70V line versions) Main features Wide 90° x 50° dispersion Rotatable HF horn 75Hz – 20kHz 150W AES (600W peak) Two-way 8 ohm passive 8” (200mm) direct radiating LF cone + 1” (25mm) horn-loaded HF compression driver The Martin Audio AQ8 is a two-way passive loudspeaker designed to give excellent sonic performance from a compact and architecturally neutral, vented enclosure. It features an 8” (200mm) long-throw, direct radiating bass unit

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Main features Wide 90° x 50° dispersion Rotatable HF horn 65Hz – 20kHz 300W AES (1200W peak) Two-way 8 ohm passive 10” (250mm) direct radiating LF cone + 1” (25mm) exit horn-loaded HF compression driver The Martin Audio AQ10 is a two-way passive loudspeaker designed to provide high sound pressure levels from a compact, architecturally friendly, heavily braced, vented enclosure. It features a 10” (250mm) long-throw, direct radiating bass driver with a 2.5” (63mm) voice coil a

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AQ15 (standard) AQ15TX150 (100V or 70V line option) Main features Wide 80° x 50° dispersion Rotatable HF horn 55Hz – 18kHz 400W AES (1600W peak) Two-way 8 ohm passive 15” (380mm) direct radiating LF cone + 1.4” (35mm) exit horn-loaded HF compression driver The Martin Audio AQ15 is a two-way passive loudspeaker designed to provide very high sound pressure levels from an architecturally friendly, heavily braced, vented enclosure. It features a 15” (380mm) long-throw, d

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AQ112 Main features 48Hz – 150Hz 400W AES (1600W peak) Easy 8 ohm load 12” (300mm) direct radiating LF cone with 3” (75mm) voice coil The Martin Audio AQ112 is a direct radiating subwoofer in an ultra-compact heavily braced, vented enclosure. It features a very efficient 12” (300mm) long-throw bass driver with a high power 3” (75mm) voice coil and generously sized low frequency ports for low noise, high power operation. AQ210 Main features 50Hz – 150Hz 600W AE

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AQ212 Main features 48Hz – 150Hz 800W AES (3200W peak) 4 ohm Dual 12” (300mm) direct radiating LF cones with 3” (75mm) voice coils The Martin Audio AQ212 is a dual driver, direct radiating subwoofer in a heavily braced, vented enclosure. It features two very efficient 12” (300mm) long-throw bass drivers with high power 3” (75mm) voice coils and generously sized low frequency ports for low noise, high power operation. AQ215 Main features 40Hz – 120Hz 1000W AES

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5. Mounting bracket options AQWB6 Wall bracket for AQ5, AQ6 AQWB8 Wall bracket for AQ8, AQ10, AQ12 All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice.

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AQCB6 Ceiling Bracket for AQ5, AQ6 AQCS AQCL Ceiling Brackets – AQCS (short) for AQ8, AQ10, AQCL (long) for AQ8, AQ10, AQ12 Note that the short bracket may also be used with a horizontally mounted AQ12 All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice.

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AQFB Flying Bracket – allows AQ8, AQ10, AQ12 to be flown at a choice of vertical angles depending on which pair of pick-up holes are used 6. Installing with AQ Series brackets Consult a qualified structural engineer with a full knowledge of the building, its load ratings and your intended loudspeaker installation plans before commencing any installation. All AQ Series wall and ceiling brackets are mounted and adjusted in a similar manner. The st nd brackets are designed

Summary of the content on the page No. 14

Once the site is secure, attach the speaker/bracket assembly – or speaker/bracket/tube Loudspeaker brackets are attached to ceiling or wall brackets as required (cables and loudspeakers not shown for clarity) 1) Adjust as follows … All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice.

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The complete installation should be checked and approved by a qualified structural engineer and a qualified electrical safety consultant before being signed off. 7. Vertical aiming AQ Series loudspeakers should be mounted above head height – high enough to clear peoples’ heads for clean coverage but low enough to avoid over-exciting room resonances. Tilt angles should be set so that the loudspeaker’s maximum output (usually on-axis of the loudspeaker centre) is aimed at

Summary of the content on the page No. 16

8. Horizontal aiming Horizontal angles should be set so that the loudspeaker’s main horizontal coverage is directed towards the main listening area. Avoid excessive reflections from nearby side walls. The following example shows AQ Series loudspeakers with 80 - 90° horizontal dispersion (all except AQ5) toed in 40 - 45° from the side walls AQ6, AQ8, AQ10, AQ12, AQ15 aiming AQ5 placement For the cleanest coverage, AQ5 dual-driver loudspeakers are best kept away from tight

Summary of the content on the page No. 17

9. Distributed AQ Series systems AQ Series loudspeakers are ideal for distributed sound systems in places like sports stadium concourses, exhibition centre walkways etc… Distributed systems can provide superb sonic results as long as the following simple steps are taken in the system design process: 1) Choose the AQ Series loudspeaker to suit the maximum distance to be covered. The chart below indicates the maximum distance covered by AQ Series loudspeaker pairs: AQ Series lou

Summary of the content on the page No. 18

Example 1: Horizontally distributed AQ5 loudspeakers are required to cover smoothly from a minimum listener distance of 3m. The spacing required is 1.73 x 3m = 5.19m for very smooth coverage. Example 2: Horizontally distributed AQ12 loudspeakers are required to cover smoothly from a minimum listener distance of 6m. The spacing required is 0.84 x 6m = 5.04m for very smooth coverage. The above calculations will provide very smooth coverage with approximately 3dB mid- band sound pre

Summary of the content on the page No. 19

(*Note that the AQ5 is a wide coverage, dual driver system. Each AQ5 has two full-range ICT™ devices horizontally arrayed at 50°. A 100° horizontal splay angle between AQ5 cabinet centres continues the array and provides very smooth coverage) Useful high frequency coverage for pairs of AQ Series loudspeakers Horizontally arrayed pair Total horizontal coverage (minimum – maximum centre-to-centre splay) 2 x AQ5 (100 - 120°) 220 - 240° 2 x AQ6 (45 - 90°) 135 - 180° 135 -

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AQ Loudspeaker Rated Peak Power Suggested Martin Audio Power Amplifier (Note: Set rear gain switches to 32dB, any MLS switches to 0 and any Clip Limiters to Off – AQX controller must be used for optimum limiter characteristics) AQ5 (4ohms mode) 300W MA200Q or MA900 AQ5 (16ohms mode) 300W MA2.8S (for high voltage 16ohm drive) AQ6 standard (8ohms) 400W E1300 or MA1400 AQ6 16 ohm (16ohms) 400W MA4.2s AQ8 (8ohms) 600W MA1400 or MA1.6s AQ10 (8ohms) 1.2KW MA2.8s AQ12 (8ohms) 1.2KW


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