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- Page 1 CONTENTS AQ Series User’s Guide The Martin Experience All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
12. AQX System Controller 13. DX1 Speaker Management System 14. Using alternative controllers 15. AQ Series system wiring 16. Loudspeaker dimensions and specifications 17. Links to loudspeaker polar responses All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. -
Page 3: Unpacking
3. Introduction The Martin Audio AQ Series has been designed to fulfil the need for high performance sound in pubs, bars, restaurants, retail premises, nightclubs, conference facilities, post production suites, theatres, educational institutions, places of worship, museums, exhibition centres and cruise ships, in an ultra-compact package. -
Page 4: Main Features
AQ Series loudspeakers are equipped with high current, low profile input and link connectors and supplied with easy-to-fit mating plugs for ease of installation. Specially designed wall, ceiling and... - Page 5 6.5” (165mm) direct radiating LF cone + 1” (25mm) horn-loaded dome tweeter The Martin Audio AQ6 is a two-way passive loudspeaker designed to fulfil the requirement for dynamic performance from a very small, architecturally friendly, vented enclosure. It features a 6.5”...
- Page 6 8” (200mm) direct radiating LF cone + 1” (25mm) horn-loaded HF compression driver The Martin Audio AQ8 is a two-way passive loudspeaker designed to give excellent sonic performance from a compact and architecturally neutral, vented enclosure. It features an 8”...
- Page 7 10” (250mm) direct radiating LF cone + 1” (25mm) exit horn-loaded HF compression driver The Martin Audio AQ10 is a two-way passive loudspeaker designed to provide high sound pressure levels from a compact, architecturally friendly, heavily braced, vented enclosure. It features a 10”...
- Page 8 15” (380mm) direct radiating LF cone + 1.4” (35mm) exit horn-loaded HF compression driver The Martin Audio AQ15 is a two-way passive loudspeaker designed to provide very high sound pressure levels from an architecturally friendly, heavily braced, vented enclosure. It features a 15”...
- Page 9 12” (300mm) direct radiating LF cone with 3” (75mm) voice coil The Martin Audio AQ112 is a direct radiating subwoofer in an ultra-compact heavily braced, vented enclosure. It features a very efficient 12” (300mm) long-throw bass driver with a high power 3”...
- Page 10 Dual 12” (300mm) direct radiating LF cones with 3” (75mm) voice coils The Martin Audio AQ212 is a dual driver, direct radiating subwoofer in a heavily braced, vented enclosure. It features two very efficient 12” (300mm) long-throw bass drivers with high power 3”...
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Page 11: Mounting Brackets Options
5. Mounting bracket options AQWB6 Wall bracket for AQ5, AQ6 AQWB8 Wall bracket for AQ8, AQ10, AQ12 All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. - Page 12 Ceiling Brackets – AQCS (short) for AQ8, AQ10, AQCL (long) for AQ8, AQ10, AQ12 Note that the short bracket may also be used with a horizontally mounted AQ12 All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice.
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Page 13: Installing With Aq Series Brackets
Consult a qualified structural engineer with a full knowledge of the building, its load ratings and your intended loudspeaker installation plans before commencing any installation. All AQ Series wall and ceiling brackets are mounted and adjusted in a similar manner. The brackets are designed for 1... - Page 14 Once the site is secure, attach the speaker/bracket assembly – or speaker/bracket/tube Loudspeaker brackets are attached to ceiling or wall brackets as required (cables and loudspeakers not shown for clarity) Adjust as follows … All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice.
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Page 15: Vertical Aiming
7. Vertical aiming AQ Series loudspeakers should be mounted above head height – high enough to clear peoples’ heads for clean coverage but low enough to avoid over-exciting room resonances. -
Page 16: Horizontal Aiming
Avoid excessive reflections from nearby side walls. ° horizontal dispersion (all The following example shows AQ Series loudspeakers with 80 - 90 except AQ5) toed in 40 - 45° from the side walls AQ6, AQ8, AQ10, AQ12, AQ15 aiming... -
Page 17: Distributed Aq Series Systems
9. Distributed AQ Series systems AQ Series loudspeakers are ideal for distributed sound systems in places like sports stadium concourses, exhibition centre walkways etc… Distributed systems can provide superb sonic results as long as the following simple steps are taken in the system design process: Choose the AQ Series loudspeaker to suit the maximum distance to be covered. -
Page 18: Aq Series Arrays
10. AQ Series arrays AQ Series loudspeakers may be arrayed to increase coverage or sound pressure level. When arraying AQ8, AQ10 or AQ12 loudspeakers from ceiling brackets, allow approximately 100mm behind each loudspeaker for loudspeaker bracket clearance. -
Page 19: Choosing A Power Amplifier
The high efficiency and impressive power handling of AQ series loudspeakers combine to produce a system capable of very high sound pressure levels and impact. To realise full AQ Series performance use a power amplifier capable of delivering Peak Power without excessive clipping. Power amplifier clipping should be avoided. A heavily clipped amplifier will deliver twice its rated power to the loudspeaker. -
Page 20: Aqx System Controller
Suggested amplifiers for the AQ Series to ensure peak output without excessive clipping (MA and E Series power amplifiers will comfortably drive parallel AQ Series loudspeakers and subwoofers. Important note! Always set the AQX limiters to suit the power amplifier gain. This will ensure that the AQX controller protects the loudspeaker against long term overload whilst allowing full power amplifier performance on transients. - Page 21 The Martin Audio AQX is a versatile analogue system controller, housed in a single 1.75” x 19” rack unit, which has been specifically designed to enhance the performance of AQ Series loudspeakers. It provides stereo 2-way active crossover functions for integrating AQ5, AQ6, AQ8, AQ10, AQ12 and AQ15 full range loudspeakers with AQ112, AQ210, AQ212 and AQ215 subwoofers.
- Page 22 The AQX controller contains internal jumpers to cater for all common AQ Series configurations. (AQX limiter settings are shown later in this section. Limiter settings will vary depending on the voltage gain of the power amplifier to be used –...
- Page 23 & output pin 1 links, limiter in/out links and Ch2 & 4 polarity links. AQ5 full range Remember to select “ Full range” mode on the front panel All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice.
- Page 24 AQ5 with AQ112, AQ210 or AQ212 subwoofer Remember to select “ With Sub” mode on the front panel AQ5 with AQ215 subwoofer Remember to select “ With Sub” mode on the front panel All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice.
- Page 25 Remember to select “ Full range” mode on the front panel AQ6, AQ8 or AQ10 with AQ112, AQ210 or AQ212 subwoofer Remember to select “ With Sub” mode on the front panel All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice.
- Page 26 AQ6, AQ8 or AQ10 with AQ215 subwoofer Remember to select “ With Sub” mode on the front panel AQ12 or AQ15 full range Remember to select “ Full range” mode on the front panel All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice.
- Page 27 Probably best to use SQ215 subwoofer unless there are architectural restrictions – see below) AQ12 or AQ15 with AQ215 subwoofer Remember to select “ With Sub” mode on the front panel All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice.
- Page 28 Configured the links to suit the relevant power amplifier gain – see the table overleaf. Jumper allocation: For your convenience, Martin Audio power amplifiers are supplied set to 32dB gain. See the 32dB line on the following table for suitable limiter settings. Click here for the original spreadsheet that also includes a page for working out your amplifier’s...
- Page 29 All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice.
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Page 30: Dx1 Speaker Management System
AQ Series configurations starting at preset position 75. These presets will also be included as binary files on the new Martin Audio User Guides CD (May 2005 or later). They may be transferred to Martin Audio DX1 or XTA DP226 controllers via a 9-pin serial cable from a pc running Microsoft Windows™... -
Page 31: Using Alternative Controllers
Note: If you are reading this manual from the Martin Audio User Guides Supplement CD (April 2005): Click here to locate the AQpresets.zip folder on the CD Extract the contents of the AQpresets.zip folder to a suitable place on your hard drive Use the MarLoad.exe software to “Load a Preset File”... -
Page 32: Aq Series System Wiring
Binary preset files and a full .xbl library file will be found on the latest User Guides CD for XTA DP226 Loudspeaker Management Systems. Please see the Martin Audio User Guides CD (May 2005 or later) for further details. Please note: Output limiters will need to be fine adjusted for safe operation with your particular choice of power amplifier. - Page 33 Multiple AQ5/AQ212 system using AQX controller plus MA2.8s & MA4.2s power amplifiers Note: MA2.8s amplifier is used to provide adequate amplifier voltage to the AQ5’s series-connected drivers in 16 ohm mode. All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice.
- Page 34 2 in parallel For best performance, configurations shown in Although Martin Audio MA and E Series power amplifiers work well down to 2 ohms, other power amplifiers often suffer sonic degradation or, worse still, shut down into low impedances. Always check your intended power amplifier’s specifications and conduct listening tests before committing...
- Page 35 AQ10 (MA2.8s), AQ12 (MA2.8s) or AQ15 (MA4.2s). Typical foreground music system with subs (AQ10/MA2.8s + AQ212/MA4.2s shown) Identical wiring schemes are used to add any AQ Series subwoofers. All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice.
- Page 36 Typical distributed system with subs (AQ10/MA2.8s + AQ112/MA4.2s shown) Subwoofers may be switched to mono operation by setting AQX jumper J17 – see section 12. All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice.
- Page 37 AQ5TX30, AQ6TX30 tap settings (1/8 power position not connected for 70V operation. 1/8 and 1/4 power positions not connected for 100V operation) All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. Line voltage Transformer 70V, 100V 150W...
- Page 38 If the loudspeakers there were ten AQ10TX150s connected to each channel, the amplifier would need to be capable of delivering 10 x 150W per channel = 1500W per channel in 100V line operation mode. All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice.
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Page 39: Loudspeaker Dimensions And Specifications
CONNECTORS FITTINGS OPTIONS DIMENSIONS WEIGHT All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. AQ5 Technical Specifications Ultra-compact, Dual ICT, wide dispersion vented trapezoid 120Hz-20kHz ± 3dB 2 x 5.25” (130mm) ICT full-range drivers 75W AES, 300W peak... - Page 40 PROTECTIVE GRILLE CONNECTORS FITTINGS OPTIONS DIMENSIONS WEIGHT All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. AQ6 Technical Specifications Ultra-compact, two-way passive, vented trapezoid 80Hz-20kHz ± 3dB 6.5” (165mm) bass driver 1” (25mm) horn loaded dome tweeter...
- Page 41 PROTECTIVE GRILLE CONNECTORS FITTINGS OPTIONS DIMENSIONS WEIGHT All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. AQ8 Technical Specifications Ultra-compact, two-way passive, vented trapezoid 75Hz-20kHz ± 3dB 8” (200mm) bass driver 1” (25mm) exit HF compression driver...
- Page 42 PROTECTIVE GRILLE CONNECTORS FITTINGS OPTIONS DIMENSIONS WEIGHT All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. AQ10 Technical Specifications Compact, two-way passive, vented trapezoid 65Hz-20kHz ± 3dB 10” (250mm) bass driver 1” (25mm) exit HF compression driver...
- Page 43 PROTECTIVE GRILLE CONNECTORS FITTINGS OPTIONS DIMENSIONS WEIGHT All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. AQ12 Technical Specification Compact, two-way passive, vented trapezoid 62Hz-18kHz ± 3dB 12” (300mm) bass driver 1” (25mm) exit HF compression driver...
- Page 44 PROTECTIVE GRILLE CONNECTORS FITTINGS OPTIONS DIMENSIONS WEIGHT All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. AQ15 Technical Specifications Compact, two-way passive, vented trapezoid 55Hz-18kHz ± 3dB 15” (380mm) bass driver 1.4” (35mm) exit HF compression driver...
- Page 45 PROTECTIVE GRILLE CONNECTORS FITTINGS OPTIONS DIMENSIONS WEIGHT All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. AQ112 Technical Specifications Ultra-compact, vented sub-bass 48Hz-150Hz ± 3dB 12” (300mm)/3” (75mm) voice coil LF driver 400W AES, 1600W peak 400-800W into 4 ohms...
- Page 46 CONNECTORS FITTINGS OPTIONS DIMENSIONS WEIGHT All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. AQ210 Technical Specifications Ultra-compact, dual driver, low profile, vented sub- bass 50Hz-150Hz ± 3dB 2 x 10” (250mm)/3” (75mm) voice coil LF drivers...
- Page 47 CONNECTORS FITTINGS OPTIONS DIMENSIONS WEIGHT All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. AQ212 Technical Specifications Compact, dual driver, low profile, vented sub-bass 48Hz-150Hz ± 3dB 2 x 12” (300mm)/3” (75mm) voice coil LF drivers 800W AES, 3200W peak...
- Page 48 CONNECTORS FITTINGS OPTIONS DIMENSIONS WEIGHT All material © 2007. Martin Audio Ltd. Subject to change without notice. AQ215 Technical Specifications Compact, dual driver, low profile, vented sub-bass 40Hz-120Hz ± 3dB 2 x 15” (380mm)/4” (100mm) voice coil LF drivers 1000W AES, 4000W peak...
- Page 49 17. Links to AQ Series polar responses Full range AQ Series loudspeaker polar plots are available in multi-page Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. To view these, click on the appropriate link: AQ5 Horizontal AQ5 Vertical AQ6 Horizontal AQ6 Vertical AQ8 Horizontal AQ8 Vertical...