Martin Audio W8L Longbow Application Manual page 3

Wavefront W8L Series Line Arrays
5.1 Introduction
Martin Audio W8L Series line arrays are next generation line array systems which combine
innovative loudspeaker design techniques with line array technology to produce a family of
very powerful line arrays with extended frequency response, smooth coverage and
maximum dynamic impact.
The series includes:
The W8L Longbow 3-way full-range line array + W8LD down- fills
The W8LC 3-way compact line array + W8LCD down- fills
The W8LM 3-way mini line array + W8LMD down-fills
W8L Longbow, W8LD, W8LC & W8LCD systems are fully horn-loaded tri-amplified
systems All sections are 8 ohms for easy paralleling in pairs.
W8LM & W8LMD systems combine direct radiating and horn- loaded cone drivers for low
and mid frequency coverage with a horn-loaded high frequency section. The system may be
bi-amplified (low/mid & high) or driven using a single amplifier channel via
its internal 3-way passive crossover. W8LMs & W8LMDs are 12 ohms for easy paralleling
in threes or fours.
Where low frequency extension is required, W8L Series line arrays will integrate
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