The loudspeaker shall be a passive, two-way system. Its transducers shall consist of a reflex-loaded 8” (200 mm) low-frequency driver with a 2” (50 mm) voice coil and a 1” (25 mm) exit high-frequency compression driver with a 1” (25 mm) dome, mounted on a user-rotatable Differential Dispersion horn to enable vertical or horizontal orientation of the enclosure.
Horizontal dispersion shall taper from 90° to 110° along the vertical axis to optimise near and far field coverage. Vertical dispersion shall be 50° total (+20° / –30°). The on-axis frequency response shall be 67 Hz to 17 kHz (±3 dB), with low-frequency extension down to 51 Hz (–10 dB). The loudspeaker shall produce a peak SPL of 121 dB (127 dB with crest factor 4) at 1 metre. Nominal impedance shall be 8 ohms. The loudspeaker shall require external amplification and processing. For optimal performance, it shall be used in conjunction with a dedicated electronic controller such as a Martin Audio DX series processor, paired with a VIA series amplifier, or with an iKON series combined amplifier and processor.
The rear connector panel shall be fitted with two NL4 connectors. The enclosure shall be constructed from multi-angle plywood and finished in black textured paint. It shall be fitted with a pole-mount socket with a removable cover and M6 inserts for wall brackets, as well as M8 threaded inserts to accommodate yoke or eyebolt suspension. The drivers shall be protected by a screw-fixed, perforated steel grille with a cloth backing. An integrated ergonomic handle made from recycled ABS shall be included.
Dimensions (W x H x D) shall be 236 mm x 500 mm x 250 mm (9.3 in x 19.7 in x 9.8 in). Weight shall be 10.1 kg (22.3 lbs).
The loudspeaker shall be the Martin Audio Blackline Q8.