CONTENTS < > PRINT GUIDES CONTENTS (ENGLISH) 1 INTRODUCTION 2 UNPACKING 3 F8, F10 AND S12 OVERVIEW 3.1 F8 Full-range system 3.2 F10 Full-range system 3.3 S12 Sub-bass system 3.4 Grille removal 4 SAFETY FIRST 5 AMPLIFICATION 6 CONNECTIONS 7 CABLE LENGTHS 8 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS 8.1 Passive systems 8.2 Bi-amped systems 9 WARRANTY 10 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MARTIN AUDIO L O N D O N The Martin Experience All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice.
> PRINT GUIDES 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. Standards Applied EMC Emission Immunity Electrical Safety 1 EN55103-1:1996 EN55103-2:1996 EN60065:1993 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Martin Audio Blackline Series system.
< 3.1 > PRINT GUIDES F8 Full-range system (Fig 1) The F8 is a versatile, 2-way passive system designed for applications where high output is required from an ultra-compact enclosure. It features a long excursion 8" (200mm) low frequency driver and a 1" (25mm) HF compression driver mounted on a constant directivity 90˚ x 50˚ horn. With its multi-angle cabinet and rotatable horn, it can be tripod mounted or used as an ultra-compact floor monitor.
< > PRINT GUIDES multi-angle enclosure to be used in either its vertical or horizontal orientation. To rotate the horn for horizontal use, remove the grille (see 3.4 below), unscrew the horn and rotate it through 90 degrees. The enclosure is provided with ten M8 threaded inserts and four M8 bracket inserts for a variety of mounting configurations. It is also provided with a top hat fitting for use with a tripod or as a pole socket for mounting above a Blackline subwoofer.
4 > PRINT GUIDES 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 Blackline 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 a high level.
> PRINT GUIDES compatible Martin Audio wall Brackets. The F8, F10 enclosures are fitted internally with steel corner reinforcement brackets to ensure that each cabinet is strong enough to be hung from its top. Never suspend one enclosure from another to form an array or cluster using these fittings. 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.
6 > PRINT GUIDES CONNECTIONS Each connector panel has two Neutrik Speakon connectors wired in parallel with each other. The second connector allows use of a short link lead to power another parallel loudspeaker. The connectors are wired as follows: F8/F10/S12 Passive (Fig 4) 7 CABLE LENGTHS When connecting Blackline systems to an amplifier, it is recommended that the return resistance of the cable used is less than one tenth of the nominal impedance of the system or systems in parallel.
< 8.1 > PRINT GUIDES Passive systems F8/F10 Full-range Figure 5 Full range Passive - one channel Left IN Blackline M3 Ch2 Out Optional M3 Controller Amplifier L Ch. F8 or F10 (Fig 5) Because the F8 and F10 are passive systems embodying correct acoustic design principles, they can be used without a controller provided recommended amplifier power is not exceeded and care is taken to avoid amplifier clipping.
< > PRINT GUIDES Sub-Woofer F10 with S12/S15 RCR = 1:1 Left Satellite Figure 7 Add-on sub-woofer for RCR=1. Ch2 Out Amplifier L Ch. Left IN Blackline M3 Right IN Sub-Woofer Optional M3 Controller Right Satellite Ch4 Out Amplifier R Ch. (Fig 7) 8.2 Bi-amped systems The switch at the back of the sub-bass enclosure should be switched to "active". F8 with S12/S15 RCR = 2:1 F10 with S18 RCR = 2:1 (Fig 8) All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice.
> PRINT GUIDES F10 with S12/S15 RCR = 1:1 (Fig 9) 9 WARRANTY Martin Audio Blackiline Series products are warranted against manufacturing defects in materials or craftsmanship over a period of 5 years from the date of original purchase.
10 > PRINT GUIDES TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS F8 TYPE Ultra-compact, two way passive FREQUENCY RESPONSE (1) 70Hz-20kHz ± 3dB LOW FREQUENCY LIMIT 55Hz (-10dB) DRIVERS 1 x 8" (200mm)/2"(50mm) voice coil LF driver 1 x 1" (25mm) exit HF compression driver RATED POWER (2) 150W AES, 600W peak RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER 200-600W into 4 ohms SENSITIVITY (3) 93dB MAXIMUM SPL (4) IMPEDANCE DISPERSION (-6DB) 113dB continuous, 119dB peak 8 ohms nominal 90˚ H x 50˚ V CROSSOVER ENCLOSURE 2.5kHz passive 14.
< > PRINT GUIDES F10 TYPE Compact, two way passive FREQUENCY RESPONSE (1) 65Hz-20kHz ± 3dB LOW FREQUENCY LIMIT 56Hz (-10dB) DRIVERS 1 x 10" (250mm)/2 1/2"(63mm) voice coil LF driver 1 x 1" (25mm) exit HF compression driver RATED POWER (2) 300W AES, 1200W peak RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER 400-650W into 4 ohms SENSITIVITY (3) 96dB MAXIMUM SPL (4) IMPEDANCE DISPERSION (-6DB) 119dB continuous, 125dB peak 8 ohms nominal 90˚ H x 50˚ V CROSSOVER ENCLOSURE 2kHz passive 23 litre (0.
< > PRINT GUIDES S12 TYPE Compact sub-bass system FREQUENCY RESPONSE (1) 52Hz-150Hz ± 3dB LOW FREQUENCY LIMIT 43Hz (-10dB) DRIVER RATED POWER (2) 1 x 12" (300mm)/3" (75mm) voice coil LF driver 400W AES, 1600W peak RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER 400-800W into 4 ohms SENSITIVITY (3) 96dB MAXIMUM SPL (4) 120dB continuous, 126dB peak IMPEDANCE 8 ohms nominal CROSSOVER 120Hz, switchable passive/active ENCLOSURE 55 litre (1.
CONTENTS < > PRINT GUIDES Blackline F8/F10/S12 Please Click here to return to main menu Please Click here to visit our website MARTIN AUDIO L O N D O N The Martin Experience Century Point, Halifax Road, Cressex Business Park, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP12 3SL, England. Telephone: +44 (0)1494 535312 Facsimile: +44 (0)1494 438669 Web: www.martin-audio.com E-mail: info@martin-audio.com All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice.
CONTENTS < > PRINT GUIDES Blackline F8/F10/S12 User’s Guide ENGLISH MARTIN AUDIO L O N D O N The Martin Experience All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice.
