Martin Audio WAVEFRONT COMPACT - APPLICATIONS GUIDE Application Manual page 66

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2.9.2 Flying with W8Cs
Wavefront Longthrow columns may be flown with Wavefront Compact W8C
midfield and downfill sections.
The following example shows a wide coverage Longthrow system with W8C
midfield and downfill sections. Note that a double (vertically tightpacked) row of
W8Cs has been flown as the midfield section. Vertically tightpacking these W8Cs
extends their forward throw to help smooth the transition from Wavefront Longthrow
to Wavefront W8C. The vertical splay angle between the main Longthrow column
and the double W8C midfield section is kept small to avoid vertical coverage gaps.
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Note that the Longthrow system's output is considerably greater than the Compact's
for the same input voltage so some level tailoring tends to be required to provide
smooth coverage with distance.
FAQ: Why do you use powerful Longthrow and tight-packed sections and then
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turn them down?
The tight vertical coverage of the Longthrow and tight-pack sections allows
us to concentrate high quality sound onto the audience without exciting roof
resonances. They help maintain excellent direct-to-reverb ratios.
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