Thank you for purchasing this Martin Audio DDX loudspeaker system. The Martin Audio DDX Series has been designed to deliver high performance sound in permanent installations or as a portable system. All DDX loudspeakers are constructed from birch/poplar plywood and finished with a durable black textured paint, with white a white option available to order.
DDX USER GUIDE Coaxial Differential Dispersion Technology All DDX Series full-range models feature Martin Audio’s unique, patent protected coaxial differential dispersion technology. Non-coaxial systems can suffer from uneven frequency response in the crossover region because of interference between the LF and HF sections.
Wall Brackets The DDX rear mounting configuration is compatible with Martin Audio wall brackets. These two-part brackets enable the wall mounting section to be installed during the first stage fix when cables are run. The cabinet section can be fitted to the loudspeaker and installed during the second stage fix detailed on page 14.
Eye Bolts All DDX Series loudspeakers have threaded inserts available for flown applications in fixed installations. Full range cabinets have M8 inserts and subwoofers have M10 inserts. The inserts can be used for fitting bespoke flying hardware or eye bolts. These must be forged steel shouldered types certified with a safe working load of the cabinet weight.
Most commonly these are used in conjunction with shouldered eye bolts for suspending the cabinets using appropriately rated chain or steel wire. Martin Audio’s HTK00003 (M8) and HTK00004 (M10) are rated for use in flown applications. Note that if you plan to use alternative eye bolts these must be shouldered cast steel, not formed steel types commonly available from DIY stores.
Seek help from architects, structural engineers or other specialists if in any doubt. DDX Series enclosures can be suspended singly by means of the threaded inserts provided. Enclosures are fitted internally with steel corner reinforcement brackets, where necessary, to ensure that each cabinet is strong enough to be hung from its top.
All DDX Series wall brackets disassemble into separate first fix and second fix components. This means that part of the bracket may be secured to the wall or ceiling at first fix, without the necessity of having the cabinet on site. The rest of the bracket can then be fitted to the cabinet at floor level at second fix and then the two parts of the bracket easily mated.
90° to preserve the asymmetric dispersion. The loudspeakers are designed to make this as straightforward as possible with spring-loaded grilles which are easily removed, and with drivers secured with hexagonal head screws. It is also possible to rotate the Martin Audio badge on the grille. Grille Removal No screws are used to hold the grille in place.
Badge Rotation In landscape the Martin Audio badge should be rotated on the grille. The badge is spring-loaded and very easy to rotate. The badge is easier to rotate if the grille is first removed. With the grille removed push the spigot holding the badge into place so that the badge is protruding forward from the grille and is proud of the recess in which it sits.
During the warranty period Martin Audio will, at its discretion, either repair or replace products which prove to be defective provided that the product is returned in its original packaging, shipping prepaid, to an authorised Martin Audio service agent or distributor.