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ADORN User

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Publication date 2025-01-14

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Page 2: Table Of Contents
ADORN User Guide Table of Contents Introduction ............................4 Range ............................. 4 70/100 V line transformer ......................... 4 Low impedance mode ........................4 Protection ............................4 ADORN cabinet speakers ......................... 5 A40 and A40T ..........................5 A55 and A55T ..........................5 A80T ..............................
Page 3 ADORN User Guide To fit the grille ..........................28 Safety information for ceiling speakers ..................... 28 Fitting the pendant speaker ........................29 Fitting the pendant speaker grille ....................29 Specifications ............................30 A40 and A40T ..........................30 A55 and A55T ..........................30 A80T ............................
Page 4: Introduction
ADORN is an these models have an impedance of 16 ohm. ideal partner with larger Martin Audio systems in venues Note that we don't have an A80 model, so if you need an with a variety of zones, providing a seamless transition 8"...
Page 5: Adorn Cabinet Speakers
Martin Audio VIA2004. of a low impedance amplifier such as the Martin Audio VIA2004. The A40T transformer option features a built-in 70/100 V multi-tap transformer for line operation.
Page 6: A80T
ADORN speakers with one or more subwoofers from the can be driven in parallel from a single channel of a Martin Audio SX Series. For example, the SX110 is a very low impedance amplifier, such as the Martin Audio compact single 10” subwoofer and is an ideal partner VIA2502 or VIA5004, thereby maximising efficiency and for the ADORN series.
Page 7 ADORN User Guide system controller, we recommend the DX4.0, DX0.4 or DX0.6 to act as a crossover between the subwoofer and ADORN speakers.
Page 8: Cabinet Speaker Accessories
ADORN User Guide Cabinet speaker accessories Weatherised connector cover kit (replacement part ASM10002 for black or ASM10001 for white). AIPKIT The optional AIPKIT connector cover kit upgrades the A40, A40T, A55 or A55T to an IP54 rating for outdoor use. The kit includes a weatherised connection cover, screws, rubber gasket seal and cable gland.
Page 9: Ceiling Bracket Cddcb6/8
ADORN User Guide outdoor use and is available in black (CDDCB5B), white (CDDCB5W) or custom RAL colours (CDDCB5RAL). Ceiling bracket CDDCB6/8 This optional bracket allows you to ceiling mount the A80T. This bracket is weatherised for outdoor use and is available in black (CDDCB6/8B), white (CDDCB6/8W) or custom RAL colours (CDDCB6/8RAL).
Page 10: Adorn Ceiling And Pendant Speakers
ADORN User Guide ADORN ceiling and pendant speakers ACS-40TS ACS-55TS Comprising a 4” (100mm) LF driver and a 0.75” (19mm) Comprising a 5.25” (100mm) LF driver and a 0.75” silk-dome tweeter, the ACS-40TS produces 108dB peak (19mm) silk-dome tweeter, the ACS-55TS produces output at 1 metre and has a high-fidelity sonic character 113dB peak output at 1 metre and has a high-fidelity ideal for both music and speech reproduction.
Page 11: Acs-55T
ADORN User Guide ACS-55T ACP-55T Comprising a 5.25” (100mm) LF driver and a 0.75” Comprising a 5.25” (100mm) LF driver and a 0.75” (19mm) silk-dome tweeter, the ACS-55T produces 113dB (19mm) silk-dome tweeter, the ACP-55T produces 109dB peak output at 1 metre and has a high-fidelity sonic peak output at 1 metre and delivers superb sound character ideal for both music and speech reproduction.
Page 12: Accessories For Ceiling And Pendant Speakers
ADORN User Guide Accessories for ceiling and pendant speakers Tile rails Suspension cable CK3 We supply each ceiling speaker with two tile rails for This optional 3 metre suspension cable allows you to installing into suspended ceilings. suspend the ADORN pendant speaker ACP-55T. C bracket We supply each ceiling speaker with an appropriately sized C bracket for installing into suspended ceilings.
Page 13: 70/100 V Line Systems
With a 70/100 V line system, you must have an amplifier designed for driving a distributed line system, such as the Martin Audio VIA5002. Note that this is the only VIA amplifier that supports 70/100 V line systems. Alternatively, you can use a Martin Audio iKON amplifier, and these amplifiers have the advantage of on-board system processing.
Page 14: Connecting Adorn Cabinet Speakers
ADORN User Guide Connecting ADORN cabinet speakers With the ADORN cabinet speakers, there are two types of Connect negative for the next speaker to the third ▪ connections: pin (labelled LINK –). The A40, A40T, A55 and A55T have a pair of spring- Connect positive for the next speaker to the ▪...
Page 15: Connecting Adorn Ceiling And Pendant Speakers
ADORN User Guide Connecting ADORN ceiling and pendant speakers The ADORN ceiling and pendant speakers have a connection cover to keep the cable connections safe and help prevent accidental disconnections. To connect the ceiling and pendant speakers 1. Strip about 10 mm of insulation from ends of the speaker cables.
Page 16: Wall Mounting Adorn Cabinet Speakers
ADORN User Guide Wall mounting ADORN cabinet speakers We supply the ADORN cabinet speakers with wall 3. If you only need to adjust the speaker in one plane brackets that allow tilt and pan: (horizontally or vertically), remove the link section from the cabinet section using a 4 mm hex key (H4).
Page 17 ADORN User Guide If you only need to adjust the speaker vertically, fit the shown below. If you only need to adjust the speaker bracket horizontally, as shown below. vertically, use this same orientation. 5. Remove four screws (M5) from the back of the cabinet using a 3 mm hex key (H3) and attach the cabinet bracket section using these screws.
Page 18: To Wall Mount A80T
ADORN User Guide 8. Offer up the speaker to the wall bracket section. For landscape, see below: If the wall bracket section is vertical, the other section will hook securely in place freeing up your hands. You can then fit the pivot bolt. If the wall bracket is horizontal (allowing only vertical adjustment), slide the two sections of the bracket together and support the speaker with one hand while...
Page 19 ADORN User Guide For landscape, use the four holes in the middle of the cabinet and make sure the bolt is horizontal in landscape. For portrait, use the lower four holes and make sure the bolt is horizontal in portrait. 2.
Page 20 ADORN User Guide 4. Offer the speaker up to the bracket and hook the 5. Replace the pin, washer and R clip. horizontal bolt of the cabinet section onto the notch of the wall section. 6. Adjust horizontally (pan) by rotating the assembly on the vertical bolt.
Page 21 ADORN User Guide 7. Adjust vertically (tilt) by loosening the horizontal bolt and adjusting the grub screw. Connect the speaker cables (page 14). 9. Check the coverage using an audio source and make final adjustments to the speaker position. 10. When you have found the best position, tighten the securing bolts.
Page 22: Ceiling Mounting Cabinet Speakers
ADORN User Guide Ceiling mounting cabinet speakers You can mount ADORN cabinet speakers on ceilings using optional ceiling brackets: For the A40, A40T, A55 and A55T, use bracket ▪ CDDCB5. This ceiling bracket connects to the wall bracket supplied with the speaker. For the A80T, use bracket CDDCB6/8.
Page 23: To Ceiling Mount The A80T
ADORN User Guide Make sure that the attachment to the ceiling is safe and secure, particularly as the speakers may be over people's heads. The fixings to use will depend on the ceiling construction and the weight of the speaker. 4.
Page 24 ADORN User Guide 2. Fix the ceiling arm to the ceiling. The ceiling arm has three 6.5 mm holes and a central 13 mm hole for this purpose. You can use the larger central hole as the principal fixing initially; this lets you find the correct horizontal coverage by pivoting the speaker on this single mounting.
Page 25 ADORN User Guide a little loose, so you can adjust the vertical speaker position. 6. Adjust the vertical position using the grub screw accessed from the rear of the bracket. 7. Plug in the Phoenix-style connector. 8. Check the coverage using an audio source and make final adjustments to the speaker position.
Page 26: Installing Adorn Ceiling Speakers
ADORN User Guide Installing ADORN ceiling speakers Cutting ceiling holes We supply a cut-out template along with the ADORN ceiling speakers. This template also acts as the packaging that holds the speaker in place in the cardboard box, so take care not to throw this packaging away. Alternatively, you can cut a circular hole with the following diameter: ACS-40TS...
Page 27: Installing A Ceiling Speaker
ADORN User Guide The connector cover sticks out at the side of the back 5. Place the bracket assembly into the ceiling. Re-shape can. This is to keep the depth of the speaker to a the ends of the tile rail so that they fit onto the minimum so that the speakers are suitable for shallow supporting frame for the ceiling.
Page 28: To Fit The Grille
Tighten these screws clockwise so that the swivel tabs rotate 90° and pull down onto the ceiling Martin Audio ADORN ceiling speakers must be ▪ or ceiling tile to hold the speaker securely in place. We installed by experienced installation personnel using all recommend a torque setting of 0.5 Nm (and no more...
Page 29: Fitting The Pendant Speaker
ADORN User Guide Fitting the pendant speaker The ACP-55T is designed to be suspended in free space from a single point. Use the mounting tab on the top of the enclosure to attach the C3K accessory (or your own wire rope or chain). The suspension method and fixings must be rated for flown applications and have a working load limit greater than the...
Page 30: Specifications
ADORN User Guide Specifications A40 and A40T A55 and A55T Type Ultra-compact passive two-way system, Type Ultra-compact passive two-way system, front ported bass reflex front ported bass reflex Frequency 98 Hz – 17 kHz ± 3 dB, –10 dB @ 70 Hz Frequency 90 Hz –...
Page 31: A80T
ADORN User Guide A80T In half space (2 pi) at 1 m with 2.83 V input and band-limited pink noise. In open space (4 pi) at 2 m to –6 dB. Type Compact passive two-way system, front ported bass reflex ACP-55T Frequency 63 Hz –...
Page 32: Acs-55T
ADORN User Guide Drivers LF: 4” with 1” high-temp voice coil, coated Rated power 50 W AES, 200 W peak paper cone, rubber surround, ferrite motor, Recommended VIA2004 (for low impedance), VIA5002 (for pressed steel chassis amplifier 70/100 V) HF: 0.75” silk dome, neodymium motor Sensitivity 90 dB Rated power...
Page 33 ADORN User Guide Maximum SPL 107 dB continuous, 113 dB peak, 119 dB peak with crest factor 4 Nominal impedance 16 ohms Dispersion 150° conical up to 7 kHz Crossover 3 kHz passive (LF and HF auto-resetting fuses) Transformer taps 70 V: 30/15/7.5/3.75 W 100 V: 30/15/7.5 W Recommended high 65 Hz 24 dB/oct...
Page 34: Technical Drawings
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Page 43: Troubleshooting
Check the sound quality with headphones at the amplifier or preamp. Technical support For technical support, contact either your supplier or ▪ Martin Audio technical support. For Martin Audio technical support, go to our website ▪ martin-audio.com and select Support > Support Contacts. Service For service details, go to our website martin-audio.com...
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