Martin Audio AQ Series - Manual (Page 20)

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 MA2.8s
AQ15 (8ohms) 1.6KW MA4.2s
AQ112 (8ohms) 1.6KW MA4.2s
AQ210 (4ohms) 2.4KW MA4.2s
AQ212 (4ohms) 3.6KW MA4.2s
AQ215 (4ohms) 4.0KW MA4.2s
AQ5TX30,
AQ6TX30,
AQ8TX30
- High quality 100V or 70V line
amplifier rated at 30W x
number of spkrs on the line.
AQ10TX150,
AQ12TX150,
AQ15TX150
- High quality 100V or 70V line
amplifier rated at 150W x
number of spkrs on the line
Suggested amplifiers for the AQ Series to ensure peak output without excessive clipping
(MA and E Series power amplifiers will comfortably drive parallel AQ Series loudspeakers and subwoofers.
See Section 15 for further information)
Important note! Always set the AQX limiters to suit the power amplifier gain. This will ensure that
the AQX controller protects the loudspeaker against long term overload whilst allowing full power
amplifier performance on transients.
(Martin Audio MA and E Series amplifiers are supplied set to 32dB as standard).
12. AQX System Controller
AQ Series loudspeakers have passive crossovers and are designed to be acoustically correct
without excessive equalization. We do, however, recommend that you use the Martin Audio AQX
analogue 2-input/ 4-output system controller to provide “with sub”/”full range” switching, system
limiting and fine frequency response alignment.
AQX System Controller
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