Martin Audio W8VDQ - Manual (Page 9)

All material © 2008. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice.
This policy avoids clipping transient peaks. Clipping not only sounds unacceptable but can seriously stress
your system by dumping large amounts of distortion into the high frequency drivers - especially in passive
mode.
Controllers
The W8VDQ must be used with a Martin Audio DX1.5, DX2 or Engineer controller system to ensure correct
operation and protection.
DX1.5 (New for November 2008)
2 input, 6 output digital loudspeaker management system
The DX1.5 is a powerful 2in-6out DSP based audio processing unit for live applications and fixed
installations.
The unit is configurable using its versatile 2input – 6output routing matrix. Each input has adjustable gain,
delay and equalisation. Each output consists of a high and low pass filter, parametric equalisaton, limiter,
delay, gain and polarity controls.
DX2
4 input, 8 output digital loudspeaker management system
The 4in-8out DX2 embraces the very latest advances in technology to meet the ever increasing demand
and expectations placed on professional audio systems. Based on a completely new processing platform,
running at 96kHz, the DX2 sets a new standard in terms of performance, flexibility and ease of use.
The DX2 is a comprehensive digital loudspeaker management system, capable of being easily configured
to meet the most demanding applications in both fixed installation and live touring environments. It is fully
compatible with XTA’s AudioCore remote control system.
Engineer
Installed system digital management processor
The Martin Audio Engineer 4in/8out and 8in/8out digital management processors provide comprehensive
control and management of installed loudspeaker systems.
In addition to crossover, EQ and limiter functions, Engineer processors offer a flexible event scheduler,
automatic programme level and tonality control to compensate for variations in programme sources and a
unique psycho-acoustical BassCreator algorithm.
BassCreator is capable of extending the perceived range of small loudspeakers 1 to 1½ octaves below the
resonance frequency of a loudspeaker without overloading the loudspeaker and without creating sub-sonic
sound leakage.
See the following pages for DX1.5 and DX2 preset parameters…