AQ8
Ultra-compact, full-range system
Century Point, Halifax Road, Cressex Business Park,
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP12 3SL, England.
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architectual

architectural and engineering specifications

The loudspeaker system shall be of the two-way passive
type consisting of one 8" (200mm) direct radiating
reflex loaded low frequency transducer and one 1"
(25mm) exit HF compression driver mounted on a user
rotatable constant directivity horn in a trapezoidal MDF
enclosure. The enclosure shall be fitted with threaded
inserts for attachment to a custom bracket. An internal
3kHz passive crossover network shall integrate the low
and high frequency sections.
Performance of the loudspeaker system with its
electronic controller shall meet or exceed the following
criteria:
Frequency response measured 1 metre on axis shall be
75Hz-20kHz ±3dB.
High frequency dispersion at -6dB points shall be 90˚H
x 50˚V.
Power handling shall be 150W AES, 600W peak.
Rated impedance shall be 8 ohms.
Maximum SPL measured at 1 metre on axis shall be
113dB continuous, 119dB peak.
Dimensions (W) 258mm x (H) 410mm x (D) 255mm
(10.2ins x 16.2ins x 10ins).
Weight 10.5kg (23lbs).
The loudspeaker system shall be the Martin Audio AQ8.
Notes
(1) Measured on-axis in half space at 2 metres, then referred to 1 metre.
(2) AES Standard ANSI S4.26-1984.
(3) Measured in half space at 2 metres with 1 watt input, using band limited pink noise, then referred to 1 metre.
(4) Measured in half space at 2 metres using band limited pink noise, then referred to 1 metre.
(5) Measured on-axis in open (4π) space at 2 metres, then referred to 1 metre.
(6) Measured in open (4π) space at 2 metres with 1 watt input, using band limited pink noise, then referred to 1 metre.
(7) Measured in open (4π) space at 2 metres using band limited pink noise, then referred to 1 metre.
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Martin Audio is committed to refining state of the art sound reinforcement, combining in-depth product and field applications
research with advanced manufacturing techniques. Every Martin Audio product is built to the highest manufacturing standards
and rigorously tested to ensure that it meets the performance criteria specified in the design.
technical specifications
TYPE Ultra-compact, two-way passive,
vented trapezoid
FREQUENCY RESPONSE (1) 75Hz-20kHz ±3dB
DRIVERS 8" (200mm) bass driver
1" (25mm) exit HF compression driver
RATED POWER (2) 150W AES, 600W peak
RECOMMENDED 150-300W into 4 ohms
AMPLIFIER
SENSITIVITY (6) 93dB
MAXIMUM SPL (7) 113dB continuous, 119dB peak
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE 8 ohms
DISPERSION (-6dB) 90º horizontal, 50º vertical
CROSSOVER 3kHz passive
ENCLOSURE 14 litre, 15/18mm MDF
FINISH Textured light grey paint
PROTECTIVE GRILLE Light grey perforated steel
CONNECTORS Low profile 20 amp push-lock
FITTINGS 6 x M8 inserts for bracket
2 x M8 inserts for safety point
OPTIONS 30W 100/70V line transformer
DIMENSIONS (W) 258mm x (H) 410mm x (D) 255mm
(W) 10.2ins x (H) 16.2ins x (D) 10ins
WEIGHT 10.5kg (23lbs)
accessories
AQWB8 Wall Bracket
AQCS Short Ceiling Bracket
AQCL Long Ceiling Bracket
AQFB Flying Bracket