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  • Page 1 MARTIN AUDIO CDD SERIES CDD SERIES USER GUIDE...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    USER GUIDE CONTENTS APPROVALS ......................4 Unpacking the Unit ..................4 INTRODUCTION ....................5 Coaxial Differential Dispersion Technology ............6 THE CDD RANGE ....................7 CDD Range Accessories ................8 Mounting accessories .................8 CDD MOUNTING HARDWARE ................9 Wall and ceiling mounting brackets .............9 Yoke assemblies ..................11 Eye Bolts ....................11 VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL DEPLOYMENT .............12 Grille removal and replacement ..............13...
  • Page 3 USER GUIDE MARTIN AUDIO DX0.5 LOUDSPEAKER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ............45 CDD Preset List ..................45 Using alternative controllers ..............46 Amplifiers – recommendations ..............47 APPENDIX ......................48 Specifications ..................48 CDD5, CDD6, CDD8 .................48 CDD10, CDD12, CDD15 ..............49 CSX112, CSX212 ................50 CSX118, CSX218 ................51 Technical Drawings ..................52 CDD5....................52...
  • Page 4: Approvals

    It is suggested that you keep the original packaging so that the system can be repacked at a future date if necessary. Please note that neither Martin Audio nor its distributors can accept any responsibility for damage to any returned product which arises through the use of non-approved packaging.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this Martin Audio CDD loudspeaker system. The Martin Audio CDD Series has been designed to fulfil the need for high performance sound in pubs, bars, restaurants, retail premises, nightclubs, conference facilities, theatres, educational institutions, places of worship, museums, exhibition centres and cruise ships, in an ultra- compact package.
  • Page 6: Coaxial Differential Dispersion Technology

    USER GUIDE COAXIAL DIFFERENTIAL DISPERSION TECHNOLOGY All CDD Series full-range models feature Martin Audio’s unique, patent-pending Coaxial Differential Dispersion™ technology. CDD systems augment the ‘point-source’ benefits of coaxial drivers with the consistency of coverage which Differential Dispersion technology can deliver.
  • Page 7: The Cdd Range

    USER GUIDE THE CDD RANGE The CDD range consists of six full-range systems and four sub-woofers (the CSX Series), as summarised below. Please refer to “Specifications” on page 48 for full technical specifications for each model. Full-range systems: Model LF driver (dia.) HF driver (dia.) LF -3 dB point Power rating...
  • Page 8: Cdd Range Accessories

    Brackets and yoke assemblies are available in black or white to match the standard enclosure finishes. NOTE: A venue with Martin Audio AQ Series speakers already installed may be easily upgraded to CDD Series speakers, as the existing AQ Series wall and ceiling mounting brackets can be retained and re-used;...
  • Page 9: Cdd Mounting Hardware

    USER GUIDE CDD MOUNTING HARDWARE WALL AND CEILING MOUNTING BRACKETS All CDD Models up to CDD12 may be wall mounted. and models up to CDD8 ceiling mounted, using the appropriate optional bracket. Brackets are available for most models, as summarised on the previous page.
  • Page 10 USER GUIDE Models CDD6 and CDD8: The wall and ceiling brackets for Models CDD6 are also used with Models CDD8. Wall bracket – Part Nos. CDDWB6/8B (black), CDDWB6/8W (white) Ceiling bracket – Part Nos. CDDCB6/8B (black), CDDCB6/8W (white) Models CDD10 and CDD12: The wall and ceiling brackets for Models CDD10 are also used with Models CDD12.
  • Page 11: Yoke Assemblies

    USER GUIDE YOKE ASSEMBLIES Yoke assemblies are available for CDD Models CDD10, CDD12 and CDD15. In the case of the CDD15, a yoke assembly is the only mounting bracket available. For fixed installations, the yoke assembly may be installed either vertically, allowing pan adjustment of the cabinet, or horizontally, allowing tilt adjustment.
  • Page 12: Vertical And Horizontal Deployment

    USER GUIDE VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL DEPLOYMENT CDD speakers are shipped from the factory ready for deployment in vertical – or “portrait” – orientation. If the installation favours horizontal orientation, the coaxial driver must be rotated through 90° to maintain the correct dispersion patterns. Inadequate coverage and generally sub-optimal performance will result from mounting a CDD speaker with the driver incorrectly orientated.
  • Page 13: Grille Removal And Replacement

    USER GUIDE To rotate the driver, proceed as follows: 1. Place the enclosure face-up on a bench, table or other suitable flat surface. 2. Follow the instructions for grille removal in the section below “Grille removal and replacement”. 3. Using a No. 2 Pozi screwdriver (CDD5) or a hex key (CDD6: 2.5 mm AF; CDD8/10: 4 mm AF;...
  • Page 14 USER GUIDE Push the handle down. This will lift the grille out of the slot. Now lift the handle up; this will ease the grille forward slightly to prevent the return on the grille dropping straight back into the slot: Repeat this process for the remaining gaps in the grille to ease it out of the slot all the way up one side of the cabinet;...
  • Page 15: Badge Rotation

    USER GUIDE BADGE ROTATION The badge can also be removed and rotated. It has mouldings on the mounting spigot to ensure that it can only be repositioned in one of four positions (90° apart). It is recommended that you change the badge position at the same time as the grille is removed to rotate the driver. On the back of the grille you will see the badge mounting spigot showing just above the plastic fitting into which it locates: Push down on the spigot with your thumb…...
  • Page 16: Choosing A Mounting Location

    EASE data To assist system design and speaker placement within a venue, high-resolution GLL files for CDD Series models may be downloaded from the Martin Audio website: www.martin-audio.com CDD User Guide V1.0...
  • Page 17: First And Second Fixing

    USER GUIDE FIRST AND SECOND FIXING Construction industry practice frequently favours “first” and “second” fixing stages. This system gives installers the advantage of being able to pull cables and make primary fixings at an earlier stage of building completion, and avoids the potential problems of leaving expensive and delicate audio equipment in-situ while building and decoration work is still on-going.
  • Page 18: Wall Mounting - Procedure

    USER GUIDE WALL MOUNTING – PROCEDURE CDD5 only A pair of CDD5 wall brackets is supplied with the speakers. The bracket is a three-part design which allows adjustment in both horizontal and vertical planes if required. First fix: First decide whether adjustment is needed in one or both planes, and then disassemble the bracket.
  • Page 19 USER GUIDE Fit the wall bracket in the orientation shown below for operation with adjustment in two planes, or for horizontal adjustment only: If only vertical adjustment is required, fit as shown below: Fixings appropriate for the wall surface and weight of the cabinet (2.7 kg) must be used to ensure a safe and secure installation.
  • Page 20 USER GUIDE For “portrait” use, the cabinet bracket section is attached using the four “lower” fixing points: For “landscape” use, the four “upper” fixing points (as viewed in portrait orientation) must be used: CDD User Guide V1.0...
  • Page 21 USER GUIDE The cabinet bracket section must be attached in an orientation to suit the desired degree of adjustment. First remove the four screws using a 3 mm hex key. For installation with two planes of adjustment, or vertical adjustment only, the cabinet bracket must be attached as shown below: If only horizontal adjustment is required, the bracket section should be fitted like this: (Note that the two pictures above assume portrait orientation.)
  • Page 22 USER GUIDE Do not fully tighten the bolt at this stage, leave a little play to allow final adjustment. If the fitment includes the link bracket, this may also be loosened slightly for final adjustment. The CDD5 can now be positioned using the locating radial teeth on the bracket to hold it in position, these will allow adjustment in increments of approximately 10°...
  • Page 23: Cdd6, Cdd8, Cdd10 And Cdd12

    USER GUIDE CDD6, CDD8, CDD10 and CDD12 The CDDWB6/8(B or W*) is a two-part wall bracket comprising a wall mounted spigot and a cabinet bracket holding a collar which secures onto the spigot. The same bracket fits both the CDD6 and CDD8 cabinets. The CDDWB10/12(B or W*) wall bracket for the CDD10 and CDD12 is of very similar design, but is a larger bracket to cater for the greater weight.
  • Page 24 USER GUIDE Second fix: The cabinet bracket section should be attached as shown. Screw the vertical adjustment grub screw all the way in to allow the collar to lift clear of the spigot. The speaker may be wall mounted in either “portrait” (vertical) or “landscape” (horizontal) orientation.
  • Page 25 USER GUIDE First remove the four screws using a 4 mm hex key (CDD6/8) or a 5 mm hex key (CDD10/12). Align the bracket with the fixing holes and screw securely in place using the same screws. NOTE: the cabinet and bracket shown in these examples are deliberately in different colours for reasons of clarity.
  • Page 26 USER GUIDE Vertical (tilt) adjustment is made by adjusting the grub screw: CDD User Guide V1.0...
  • Page 27: Ceiling Mounting - Procedure

    USER GUIDE CEILING MOUNTING – PROCEDURE CDD5 only The optional CDDCB5(B or W*) ceiling bracket may be used in conjunction with the wall brackets supplied with the CDD5 speakers to mount the CDD5s on a ceiling. * B and W suffixes denote colour First fix: As with wall mounting, first decide whether adjustment is needed in one or both planes, and then disassemble the wall bracket.
  • Page 28 USER GUIDE The ceiling bracket assembly may now be fixed to the ceiling. There are three 5.5 mm holes and a central 8.5 mm hole in the bracket for this purpose. It is essential that appropriate fixings are used to allow safe and secure attachment to the ceiling material, particularly as these may be fitted overhead public areas.
  • Page 29 USER GUIDE Offer the cabinet up to the ceiling bracket assembly and attach it using the 5 mm securing bolt. This can be loosely fitted to allow final adjustment before being fully tightened once the desired coverage has been established. CDD User Guide V1.0...
  • Page 30: Cdd6 And Cdd8

    USER GUIDE CDD6 and CDD8 Optional mounting CDDCB6/8(B or W*) is a bracket onto which allows a CDD6 or CDD8 cabinet to be ceiling mounted. It consists of two sections: a 90° arm and a removable four-point cabinet bracket section which is fixed directly to the cabinet rear: * B and W suffixes denote colour First fix: First disassemble the bracket, unscrewing the cabinet section from the ceiling arm using an M6...
  • Page 31 USER GUIDE Second fix: With ceiling mounting, the cabinet will probably be used in landscape mode. Fit the cabinet section of the wall bracket (previously removed from the arm). The bracket is attached orientated as shown by removing four screws with an M4 hex key and attaching the bracket with the same screws.
  • Page 32 USER GUIDE The vertical dispersion can be adjusted using the grub screw accessed from the rear of the bracket: It is also possible to ceiling mount the CDD6 or CDD8 in portrait mode, but in this case the cabinet should be mounted upside down, and the driver and grille will both need to be rotated 180°.
  • Page 33: Mounting With A Yoke Assembly

    USER GUIDE MOUNTING WITH A YOKE ASSEMBLY Yoke assemblies CDDYA10, CDDYA12 and CDDYA15 may be fitted to Models CDD10, CDD12 and CDD15 respectively, if a yoke mounting arrangement is preferred. Note that due to the weight of the enclosure, yoke mounting is the only method available for Model CDD15. The yoke design and fitting method is the same for all three models;...
  • Page 34 USER GUIDE The yoke loop (the main, U-shaped part of the assembly) should be fitted to the wall or ceiling in its intended position. Four 8.5 mm holes are provided for this purpose. It is essential that appropriate fixings are used to allow safe and secure attachment to the ceiling material, particularly as these may be fitted overhead public areas.
  • Page 35 USER GUIDE Next mount the side bars to the top and bottom of the cabinet. The two side bars included in the yoke assembly are identical but the correct screws and spacers must be used at each end. Two lengths of M8 socket head countersunk screw are supplied: 40 mm and 45 mm; there are also two pairs of spacer bushes, of different thicknesses.
  • Page 36 USER GUIDE The M10 x 20 mm socket buttonhead screws (supplied with the yoke assembly) should first be threaded through the M10 shakeproof washer, then through the yoke fixing hole; then place a serrated washer on the bolt before screwing it into the captive nut in the centre of the side bars. The bolt for the CDD15 is slightly different: this should first go through the M10 spring washer, then through the M10 plain washer, before going through the yoke, serrated washer and into the side bar.
  • Page 37: Flying Cdd Series Cabinets

    The M8 inserts in CDD cabinets are recessed, and the shoulder on Martin Audio eye bolts fits into the recess. If you use an eye bolt with a shoulder wider than the recess you will need to space the bolt so it tightens down on the thread rather than the outer surface of the cabinet.
  • Page 38 USER GUIDE The most common method for suspending cabinets in portrait mode is to use the front two positions on the cabinet top as the primary suspension points with a third at the rear to provide any required downward tilt. The third position may be the rear insert on the cabinet top of the cabinet or the one on the back of the cabinet, if a steeper tilt is required.
  • Page 39: Csx Series Subwoofers - Installation

    Shouldered eye bolts are used in the inserts in the same manner as for CDD Series cabinets. Approved eye bolts are available from Martin Audio for the subwoofers: Part No. HTKCT06 – M10 eye bolt, suitable for all CSX models.
  • Page 40 USER GUIDE The M10 inserts in CSX cabinets are recessed, and the shoulder on Martin Audio eye bolts fits into the recess. If you use an eye bolt with a shoulder wider than the recess you will need to space the bolt so it tightens down on the thread rather than the outer surface of the cabinet.
  • Page 41: System Connections

    USER GUIDE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS All CDD Series and CSX Series speakers are fitted with low-profile four-pin push-lock connectors, rated at 13 A (CDD5, CDD6 and CDD8) or 20 A (CDD10, CDD12, CDD15 and all CSX models). These are mounted on the recessed rear panel, allowing for a very neat wiring job with no protruding connectors.
  • Page 42: 70/100 V-Line Operation (Model Cdd5Tx Only)

    USER GUIDE 70/100 V-LINE OPERATION (MODEL CDD5TX ONLY) Model CDD5 is also available as variant CDD5TX, with a 70/100 V-line transformer fitted internally. In accordance with normal line system practice, a rotary switch is provided to select the required power rating. An additional switch position selects low-impedance operation (8 ohms).
  • Page 43: System Examples

    USER GUIDE SYSTEM EXAMPLES The following diagrams show examples of possible systems. All assume the use of the DX0.5 loudspeaker management system. This is recommended for all systems, even when no subwoofers are in use, as when set correctly to suit the amplifiers being used, the limiter functions provide excellent loudspeaker protection against overloads and possible amplifier faults.
  • Page 44: Stereo + 2 Sub

    USER GUIDE 3 x Stereo + 2 Sub CDD Speakers Left CDD Speakers Right Use link Use link connections connections Amplifier DX0.5 Speaker Management System CDD CSX112 Sub System Input DX0.5 Rear panel Output Right (B) Input Left (A) CDD User Guide V1.0...
  • Page 45: Martin Audio Dx0.5

    USER GUIDE MARTIN AUDIO DX0.5 LOUDSPEAKER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM The DX0.5 is a professional two-input, six-output DSP-based loudspeaker management system in a 1U rackmounting unit, which has been developed specifically for use with the CDD range. The DX0.5 is ideal for use as the stereo crossover in systems incorporating CSX subwoofers.
  • Page 46: Using Alternative Controllers

    Please note that the data provided is based on the algorithms used by Martin Audio DX Series Loudspeaker Management Systems; third-party systems are likely to use different algorithms which may result in both sub-optimal performance and reduce loudspeaker protection.
  • Page 47: Amplifiers - Recommendations

    USER GUIDE AMPLIFIERS – RECOMMENDATIONS Martin Audio MA Series two channel power amplifiers are recommended for use with CDD Series loudspeakers and CSX Series subwoofers. These amplifiers work well down to 2 ohms, making it possible to power up to four cabinets in parallel from each channel. Models are available with power ratings from 700 W/ch to 4000 W/ch (into 4 ohms).
  • Page 48: Appendix

    USER GUIDE APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS CDD5, CDD6, CDD8 CDD5 CDD6 CDD8 TYPE Ultra-compact, Coaxial Differential Ultra-compact, Coaxial Differential Ultra-compact, Coaxial Differential Dispersion passive two-way system Dispersion passive two-way system Dispersion passive two-way system FREQUENCY RESPONSE 100 Hz-20 kHz ± 3 dB, 80 Hz-20 kHz ±...
  • Page 49: Cdd10, Cdd12, Cdd15

    USER GUIDE CDD10, CDD12, CDD15 CDD10 CDD12 CDD15 TYPE Compact, Coaxial Differential Dispersion Compact, high-output, Coaxial Differential High-output, Coaxial Differential Dispersion passive two-way system Dispersion passive two-way system passive two-way system FREQUENCY 65 Hz-20 kHz ± 3 dB, 62 Hz-20 kHz ± 3 dB, 55 Hz-18 kHz ±...
  • Page 50: Csx112, Csx212

    USER GUIDE CSX112, CSX212 CSX112 CSX212 Compact, single driver, direct radiating Compact, dual-driver, direct radiating TYPE subwoofer subwoofer FREQUENCY 48 Hz-150 Hz ± 3 dB, -10 dB @ 35 Hz 48 Hz-150 Hz ± 3 dB, -10 dB @ 35 Hz RESPONSE 12”...
  • Page 51: Csx118, Csx218

    USER GUIDE CSX118, CSX218 CSX118 CSX218 TYPE Compact, direct radiating subwoofer Dual-driver, direct radiating subwoofer FREQUENCY 40 Hz-150 Hz ± 3 dB, -10 dB @ 35 Hz 35 Hz-150 Hz ± 3 dB, -10 dB @ 30 Hz RESPONSE DRIVER 18”...
  • Page 52: Technical Drawings

    USER GUIDE TECHNICAL DRAWINGS CDD5 160mm [6.3"] 149mm [5.9"] CDD6 210mm [8.3"] 210mm [8.3"] CDD User Guide V1.0...
  • Page 53: Cdd8

    USER GUIDE CDD8 256mm [10.1"] 253mm [10.0"] CDD10 323mm [12.7"] 311mm [12.2"] CDD User Guide V1.0...
  • Page 54: Cdd12

    USER GUIDE CDD12 357mm [14.1"] 348mm [13.7"] CDD15 425mm [16.7"] 411mm [16.2"] CDD User Guide V1.0...
  • Page 55: Csx112

    USER GUIDE CSX112 478mm [19.2"] 410mm [16.1"] CSX212 425mm [16.7"] 411mm [16.2"] CDD User Guide V1.0...
  • Page 56: Csx118

    USER GUIDE CSX118 530mm [20.9"] 640mm [25.2"] CSX218 1085mm [42.7"] 905mm [35.6"] CDD User Guide V1.0...
  • Page 57: Speaker Bracket Templates

    USER GUIDE SPEAKER BRACKET TEMPLATES Any of the bracket templates included in this Appendix section may be printed (select the page you need in your printer dialogue box) and use it as a drilling template. Note that it is essential to select the “Actual size”...
  • Page 58: Cdd5 Ceiling Bracket

    USER GUIDE CDD5 Ceiling Bracket CDD User Guide V1.0...
  • Page 59: Cdd6 & Cdd8 Wall Bracket

    USER GUIDE CDD6 & CDD8 Wall Bracket CDD User Guide V1.0...
  • Page 60: Cdd6 & Cdd8 Ceiling Bracket

    USER GUIDE CDD6 & CDD8 Ceiling Bracket CDD User Guide V1.0...
  • Page 61: Cdd10 & Cdd12 Wall Bracket

    USER GUIDE CDD10 & CDD12 Wall Bracket CDD User Guide V1.0...
  • Page 62: Warranty

    Martin Audio Ltd. cannot be held responsible for defects caused by unauthorised modifications, improper use, negligence, exposure to inclement weather conditions, act of God or accident, or any use of this product that is not in accordance with the instructions provided by Martin Audio. Martin Audio is not liable for consequential damages.
  • Page 63 USER GUIDE CDD User Guide V1.0...
  • Page 64 All information is Copyright © 2015 Martin Audio Ltd. Martin Audio, the Martin Audio logo and CDD are registered trademarks of Martin Audio Ltd. in the United Kingdom, United States and other countries; all other Martin Audio trademarks are the property of Martin Audio Ltd.

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