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- Page 1 BlacklineQ User Guide Copyright © 2025 Martin Audio Limited Publication date 2025-07-14...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
BlacklineQ User Guide Table of Contents Introduction ............................4 BlacklineQ full-range loudspeakers ......................5 Blackline Q8 ............................ 5 Blackline Q10 ..........................5 Blackline Q12 ..........................6 Blackline Q15 ..........................6 BlacklineQ column speakers ........................7 Blackline Q44 ..........................7 Blackline Q26 ..........................7 BlacklineQ subwoofers .......................... - Page 3 BlacklineQ User Guide Q210 specification ......................... 25 Q118 specification ......................... 25 Q218 specification ......................... 26 Technical drawings ..........................27 Troubleshooting ............................. 36 Technical support .......................... 36 Service ............................36 Warranty ............................36 Unpacking ............................ 36 Recycling ............................36...
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Page 4: Introduction
BlacklineQ User Guide Introduction BlacklineQ is the latest evolution of Martin Audio’s iconic Blackline Series, which has set the global standard for affordable professional loudspeakers for over 25 years. Known for their sound quality and reliability, Blackline loudspeakers have been trusted in a wide range of applications around the world. -
Page 5: Blacklineq Full-Range Loudspeakers
DX processor with a VIA amplifier, or an iKON amplifier with integrated processing. Blackline Q8 Q10 includes a 10” (250 mm) LF driver with a 2.5” (63 mm) voice coil and a 1” (25 mm) exit HF compression driver with a 1.4”... -
Page 6: Blackline Q12
BlacklineQ User Guide Blackline Q12 Blackline Q15 Q12 is equipped with a 12” (300 mm) LF driver with Blackine Q15 is a significant upgrade over its a 2.5” (63 mm) voice coil and a 1” (25 mm) exit HF predecessor, delivering enhanced performance and wider compression driver with a 1.7”... -
Page 7: Blacklineq Column Speakers
BlacklineQ User Guide BlacklineQ column speakers The BlacklineQ column loudspeakers, Q44 and Q26, and installed applications where refined musicality and are designed for applications where clarity, control and extended bandwidth are required. discreet aesthetics are essential. Both models deliver Blackline Q26 wide, consistent coverage using Differential Dispersion horns, making them ideal for speech reinforcement and musical playback in performance venues, corporate events and houses of worship. -
Page 8: Blacklineq Subwoofers
BlacklineQ User Guide BlacklineQ subwoofers The BlacklineQ subwoofers, Q210, Q118 and Q218, are inserts. A white finish is also available to match white designed to extend low-frequency performance across BlacklineQ column loudspeakers. the series, offering scalable solutions for portable and Blackline Q118 installed sound systems. -
Page 9: Blackline Q218
BlacklineQ User Guide Blackline Q218 Q218 is a high-output, dual-driver subwoofer with two 18” (460 mm) drivers and 4” (100 mm) voice coils. It delivers a peak SPL of 136 dB (142 dB with crest factor 4) and extends system response down to 38 Hz. Designed for demanding applications, it can be deployed singly, stacked or flown using M10 inserts. -
Page 10: Connecting Blacklineq
BlacklineQ User Guide Connecting BlacklineQ Connecting Q8, Q10, Q12 and Q15 When the subwoofer is orientated with the pole mount at the top, the connectors are arranged as follows: The BlacklineQ full-range loudspeakers, Q8, Q10, Q12 INPUT and LINK A are located as a pair at the bottom ▪... -
Page 11: Wall Mounting
Each bracket provides tilt and pan adjustment, allowing precise positioning of the loudspeaker. In addition to the BlacklineQ series, these brackets are compatible with the following Martin Audio ranges: BlacklineX ▪ ▪ CDD-LIVE ▪... - Page 12 BlacklineQ User Guide is square. The grub screw needs to be at the bottom 8. Lift the speaker up to the bracket and hook the and the sideways notch at the top. horizontal bolt into the notch of the wall section. The bracket will now hold the speaker in place.
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Page 13: Eye Bolt Mounting
BlacklineQ User Guide Eye bolt mounting You can fly individual BlacklineQ speakers or subwoofers using Martin Audio shouldered eye bolts and steel rope or chains. This allows you to suspend individual speakers from suitable fixings in the ceiling or from trusses or scaffolding bars. -
Page 14: Amplifiers
2 x 2,500 W into 4 ohms System controllers 2 x 1,600 W into 8 ohms For system controllers, we recommend the Martin Audio VIA5004 4 x 1,250 W into 2 ohms DX0.4, DX0.6 or DX4.0. Note that if you use an iKON... -
Page 15: Recommended Amplifiers
BlacklineQ User Guide Recommended amplifiers VIA2004 VIA2502 VIA5004 VIA5002 iK41 iK42 iK81 Q210 Q118 Q218 For details of amplifier compatibility, see Amplifier compatibility (page 16). -
Page 16: Amplifier Compatibility
BlacklineQ User Guide Amplifier compatibility Q8 amplifier compatibility Amplifier Channels Channels used One speaker Two speakers Three speakers Four speakers per channel per channel per channel per channel (8 ohm) (4 ohm) (2.67 ohm) (2 ohm) iK41 One channel 1 of 4 –0.3 dB Two channels bridged 2 of 4 iK42 One channel... -
Page 17: Q12 Amplifier Compatibility
BlacklineQ User Guide Q12 amplifier compatibility Amplifier Channels Channels used One speaker Two speakers Three speakers Four speakers per channel per channel per channel per channel (8 ohm) (4 ohm) (2.67 ohm) (2 ohm) iK41 One channel 1 of 4 –0.8 dB –2.0 dB Two channels bridged 2 of 4 iK42 One channel... -
Page 18: Q44 Amplifier Compatibility
BlacklineQ User Guide Q44 amplifier compatibility Amplifier Channels Channels used One speaker Two speakers Three speakers Four speakers per channel per channel per channel per channel (8 ohm) (4 ohm) (2.67 ohm) (2 ohm) iK41 One channel 1 of 4 –0.3 dB Two channels bridged 2 of 4 iK42 One channel... -
Page 19: Q210 Amplifier Compatibility
BlacklineQ User Guide Q210 amplifier compatibility Amplifier Channels Channels used One speaker per channel (4 ohm) Two speakers per channel (2 ohm) iK41 One channel 1 of 4 –0.3 dB Two channels bridged 2 of 4 iK42 One channel 1 of 4 Two channels bridged 2 of 4 iK81 One channel... -
Page 20: Q218 Amplifier Compatibility
If you need assistance with system design, please contact the Martin Audio Technical Support Team. -
Page 21: System Design
System design To design your system and decide on the best positions DWG files for speakers and subs, we recommend Martin Audio For viewing the BlacklineQ technical drawings in CAD Display 3 software, which we provide as a free download software such as AutoCAD, we provide DWG files as free from our website. -
Page 22: Specifications
BlacklineQ User Guide Specifications Q8 specification Q10 specification Type Ultra-compact, passive two-way Type Compact, passive two-way loudspeaker loudspeaker Frequency 63 Hz – 17 kHz ± 3 dB, –10 dB @ 48 Hz Frequency 67 Hz – 17 kHz ± 3 dB, –10 dB @ 51 Hz response response Driver (LF) -
Page 23: Q12 Specification
BlacklineQ User Guide Q12 specification Q15 specification Type Compact, passive two-way loudspeaker Type Passive two-way loudspeaker Frequency 56 Hz – 17 kHz ± 3 dB, –10 dB @ 45 Hz Frequency 51 Hz – 17 kHz ± 3 dB, –10 dB @ 41 Hz response response Driver (LF) -
Page 24: Q44 Specification
BlacklineQ User Guide Q44 specification Q26 specification Type Passive two-way compact column Type Passive two-way compact column loudspeaker loudspeaker Frequency 82 Hz – 17 kHz ± 3 dB, –10 dB @ 63 Hz Frequency 69 Hz – 17 kHz ± 3 dB, –10 dB @ 53 Hz response response Driver (LF) -
Page 25: Q210 Specification
BlacklineQ User Guide Q210 specification Q118 specification Type Slimline, dual 10" driver subwoofer Type Compact, high-performance 18" subwoofer Frequency 49 Hz – 100 Hz ± 3 dB, –10 dB @ 41 Hz Frequency 38 Hz – 100 Hz ± 3 dB, –10 dB @ 31 Hz response response Driver... -
Page 26: Q218 Specification
BlacklineQ User Guide Q218 specification Type High-performance, dual 18" driver subwoofer Frequency 38 Hz – 100 Hz ± 3 dB, –10 dB @ 31 Hz response Driver 2 x 18” (460 mm) with 4” (100 mm) long excursion voice coil, ferrite motor system Rated power 1600 W AES, 6400 W peak Recommended... -
Page 27: Technical Drawings
BlacklineQ User Guide Technical drawings To download files to use in CAD software, see DWG files (page 21). Q8 technical drawing... - Page 28 BlacklineQ User Guide Q10 technical drawing...
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Page 36: Troubleshooting
Technical support For technical support, contact your supplier or Martin ▪ Audio technical support. For Martin Audio technical support, go to our website ▪ martin-audio.com and select Support > Support Contacts... - Page 37 +1 323 381 5310 www.martin-audio.com Martin Audio, the Martin Audio logo and Hybrid 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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