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Martin Audio M3 User Manual

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CONTENTS
CONTENTS (ENGLISH)
1
INTRODUCTION
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UNPACKING
3
INSTALLATION
4
MAINS CONNECTIONS
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SIGNAL CONNECTIONS
5.1 Input connections
5.2 Output connections
6
INITIAL SETTINGS
7
M3 SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS
7.1 Passive systems
7.1.1 F12/F15 Full-range
7.1.2 F12/F15 Full-range
with add-on S15/S18 sub-bass
7.2 Bi-amped systems
7.2.1 F12/F15 with S15/S18 sub-bass
7.2.2 F12/F15 with S218 sub-bass
7.2.3 H2 Passive with S218 sub-bass
7.2.4 H3 Full-range
7.3 Tri-amped systems
7.3.1 H2 Active with S218 sub-bass
7.3.2 H3 with S218 sub-bass
8
LEVELS
9
LIMITERS
10
AMPLIFICATION
11
WARRANTY
12
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Martin Audio – M3 System Controller
Controller Code
M3-F12-F15
M3-F12-F15SP
M3-F12-F15
M3-F12-F15S2
M3-H2P
M3-H3A
M3-H2A & M3-218H2A
M3-H3A & M3-218H3
MARTIN AUDIO
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  • Page 1 M3-H2A & M3-218H2A 7.3.1 H2 Active with S218 sub-bass M3-H3A & M3-218H3 7.3.2 H3 with S218 sub-bass LEVELS LIMITERS AMPLIFICATION WARRANTY TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MARTIN AUDIO L O N D O N The Martin Experience Martin Audio – M3 System Controller...

  • Page 2: Installation

    UNPACKING Each Martin M3 controller is built and tested to the highest standard and thoroughly inspected before it leaves the factory. After unpacking the unit, please examine it carefully for any signs of transit damage and inform your dealer if any such damage is found.

  • Page 3: Mains Connections

    CONTENTS PRINT GUIDES MAINS CONNECTIONS The M3 is supplied with a captive mains lead with an integral U.K. BS1363 3 pin plug. Should the moulded plug be removed and another plug substituted the cable must be re-wired as below. GREEN/YELLOW...

  • Page 4: Signal Connections

    To eliminate hum current loops jumpers J3, J4, J5 and J6 can be placed in the open circuit position. The power ratings of amplifiers connected to the M3 controller should lie within the range recommended for the Blackline series of loudspeakers being used.

  • Page 5: Initial Settings

    < > CONTENTS PRINT GUIDES INITIAL SETTINGS M3 system controllers are supplied set up as follows: Mains Voltage 220-240V Pin 1 (input) J1, J2 OPEN CIRCUIT Pin 1 (outputs) LIFT (0V) J3, J4, J5, J6. Mono Sum CH1/3 Disabled Position ‘A’...
  • Page 6 F12/F15. This configuration will present a 4 ohm load to the amplifier. Mode Switch Full-range (Red LED) J7, J8, J9, J10 IN J15, J16 POSITION ‘A’ J17 POSITION ‘A’ Figure12. F12/F15 Ch2 Out Left In Optional M3 Controller M3-F12-F15SP Amplifier S15/S18 Martin Audio – M3 System Controller...
  • Page 7 7.2.3 H2 Passive with S218 sub-bass M3-H2P Mode Switch High-pass (Green LED) Figure15. J7, J8, J9, J10 IN Ch2 Out J15, J16 POSITION ‘A’ J17 POSITION ‘A’ Left In P ASSIVE M3 Controller M3-H2P Ch1 Out Amplifier(s) S218 Martin Audio – M3 System Controller...
  • Page 8 M3 Controller M3-H3A Ch1 Out Mode Switch High-pass (Green LED) J7, J9 IN J8, J10 OUT J15, J16 POSITION ‘A’ J17 POSITION ‘A’ Ch2 Out Left In M3 Controller M3-218H3 Ch1 Out Amplifiers S218 Martin Audio – M3 System Controller...
  • Page 9 2 and 4 which have a nominal output level of 0dB. Please note the M3 controller will always be shipped with the level control set in the 0dB position. The screwdriver ‘slot’ in the end of the spindle is un-calibrated and does not correspond to the front panel markings.

  • Page 10: Warranty

    Each limiter may be completely defeated, by setting J7, J8, J9 and J10 to the out position. If another M3 is to be driven from any of the output channels (where one M3 splits the signal between sub-bass loudspeakers and the main system crossovers), then the limiters should be defeated on those channels to prevent them operating before the limiters in the following controller.

  • Page 11: Technical Specifications

    SHIPPING DIMENSIONS (W) 545mm x (H) 120mm x (D) 235mm (W) 21.5ins x (H) 4.7ins x (D) 9.3ins SHIPPING WEIGHT 2.9Kg Due to our policy of continuous product improvement all specifications are subject to change without notice. Martin Audio – M3 System Controller...
  • Page 12 < > CONTENTS PRINT GUIDES M3 System Controller Please Click here to return to main menu Please Click here to visit our website MARTIN AUDIO L O N D O N The Martin Experience Century Point, Halifax Road, Cressex Business Park, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP12 3SL, England.
  • Page 13 < > CONTENTS PRINT GUIDES M3 System Controller User’s Guide ENGLISH MARTIN AUDIO L O N D O N The Martin Experience...

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