Martin Audio Longbow W8L User Manual

W8l longbow, Touring and theatre, Large scale, three-way line array enclosure

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W8L Longbow

Large Scale, Three-Way Line Array Enclosure

features

Large scale, three-way line array element

Horn loaded 15" (380mm) LF – 106dB @1W, 1m (single cabinet)

Twin 8" (200mm) mid-horn - 109dB @1W, 1m (single cabinet)

Quad 1" (25mm) HF horn - 119dB @1W, 1m (single cabinet)

Consistent 90º horizontal mid and HF pattern control

Fast, integral rigging system with variable splay angles

ViewPoint™ array optimisation software

Factory controller presets for a wide variety of configurations

Compatible with flown or ground stacked W8LS

Compatible with ground stacked WLX, WSX, WS218X

applications

Live Sound Reinforcement:

Outdoor concerts, stadiums and indoor arenas

Fixed Installations

Century Point, Halifax Road, Cressex Business Park,
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP12 3SL, England.
Telephone: +44 (0)1494 535312 Facsimile: +44 (0)1494 438669
E-mail: [email protected]
All information is Copyright © 2008 Martin Audio Ltd.

The Martin Audio W8L Longbow is an evolution of the successful
W8L line array system. It brings a new level of performance to
the most demanding sound reinforcement applications such as
outdoor festivals, sports stadiums and the largest arenas.

Since the launch of the W8L, Martin Audio has developed a
patent pending technology, which provides an exceptional
degree of control over the curvature of the high frequency
vertical wavefront. By coupling this technology with significant
advances in high frequency device design we have created a
quad-driver, high frequency system with an impressive 10dB
greater output capability.

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overall dimensions

technical specifications

TYPE

Large scale, three-way line array element

FREQUENCY RESPONSE (5) 35Hz-18kHz ± 3dB
DRIVERS

15" (380mm)/4" (100mm) voice coil, ultra-long
excursion, neodymium magnet driver, Hybrid™
bass horn loaded
2 x 8" (200mm)/2" (50mm) coil drivers,
horn loaded
4 x 1" (25mm) exit neodymium magnet
compression drivers, horn loaded

RATED POWER (2)

LF: 1000W AES, 4000W peak
MF: 400W AES, 1600W peak
HF: 200W AES, 800W peak

SENSITIVITY (6)

LF: 106dB
MF: 109dB
HF: 119dB

MAXIMUM SPL

LF: 136dB continuous, 142dB peak

(calculated @ 1m)

MF: 135dB continuous, 141dB peak
HF: 142dB continuous, 148dB peak

NOMINAL IMPEDANCE

LF: 8 ohms
MF: 8 ohms
HF: 8 ohms

DISPERSION (-6dB)

90º horizontal, down to 350Hz
7.5º vertical

CROSSOVER

220Hz, 2.5kHz active

ENCLOSURE

Vertical trapezoid with 3.75º wall angle, multi-
laminate birch ply construction

FINISH

Textured grey or black paint

PROTECTIVE GRILLE

Grey or black perforated steel

CONNECTORS

2 x Neutrik NL8

FITTINGS

Proprietary rigging system
4 x Bar handles on each side
Skids on base

DIMENSIONS

(W) 1314mm x (H) 490mm x (D) 755mm

(inc. wheelboard)

(855mm)
(W) 51.7ins x (H) 19.3ins x (D) 29.7ins (33.7ins)

WEIGHT (ex. wheelboard)

123kg (271lbs)

touring and theatre

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