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10
M3
Configuration
10.1
Front panel With Sub mode
To keep things simple, select With Sub mode when using subwoofers, Full Range mode when running
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F8
, F10
, F12
or F15
quick-start illustrations shown later in these notes.
10.2
Choosing a power amplifier
Martin Audio loudspeakers are capable of recreating musical dynamics accurately and with incredible
impact if powered correctly. Martin Audio loudspeaker power ratings are quoted for AES power - a long-
term average power rating, and Peak power – a short-term burst capability.
Moving coil loudspeakers can be run up to their AES power rating continuously and up to the higher Peak
power rating for transient musical peaks.
Choose an amplifier capable of delivering the loudspeaker's Peak power rating
Use the M3+'s carefully timed limiters to avoid exceeding the AES long-term power rating.
This policy avoids clipping transient peaks. Clipping not only sounds unacceptable but can seriously stress
your system by dumping large amounts of distortion into the high frequency drivers.
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10.3
M3
internal jumper configuration
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The M3
controller contains internal jumpers to cater for a variety of Blackline
loudspeaker and subwoofer combinations.
Please note that these jumpers should be set by experienced
Mono Subwoofer operation
Move the motherboard jumper J17 to position B for mono subwoofer operation.
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loudspeakers without subwoofers and set the Combo Card jumpers to the relevant
electronics technicians only.
All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice.
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loudspeakers – including
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