MasterSounds M-0812 Audio System Owner’s Manual

MasterSounds M-0812 Audio System

Product Information

Specifications:

• Top: 8
• Sub: 12
• Full System:
  • Impedance: 4 Ohms
  • Power Handling: 150W
  • Frequency Response: 25Hz – 20kHz
• Polar Response (2kHz Sine Reference):
  • Vertical: 90° – 120°
  • Horizontal: 60° – 180°
• Mounting Options: Clarity M’s Top:8 & Sub:12 have a multitude of mounting options.

Product Usage Instructions

Overview:
The Clarity M system is designed for high-fidelity audio applications in homes, listening bars, and public venues. It consists of Top:8 full-range speakers and Sub:12 subwoofers for a complete audio experience.

Setting Up:

1. Unpack all components carefully.
2. Identify the placement for Top:8 and Sub:12 based on the desired sound dispersion.
3. Connect the Top:8 speakers and Sub:12 subwoofers to the power amplifier following the provided guidelines.
4. Adjust the positioning and orientation of the speakers for optimal sound performance.

Mounting Options:
Refer to the mounting options guide provided with the system for various ways to set up the Top:8 and Sub:12 speakers.

Auditory Experience:
Enjoy the high-power, high-fidelity sound produced by Clarity M across a wide frequency range. Experiment with different audio sources to fully appreciate the system’s capabilities.

FAQ:

• Q: Can I expand the Clarity M system?
  A: Yes, Clarity M’s modular design allows for easy expansion and upgrades. You can add more speakers or subwoofers to enhance your audio setup.

• Q: What is the recommended power amplifier for Clarity M?
  A: The system is designed to work optimally with the Full Fat Audio power amplification partner recommended by MasterSounds. Using other compatible amplifiers within the specified power range is also suitable.

Important Information

• Clarity M is MasterSound’s natural progression from smaller, high-fidelity home audio systems to a package giving true high fidelity and high SPL, designed for home, listening bar & public address applications. Its striking presence & outstanding sound image enable its modular design to grow as audio demands change.
• It was a natural progression progressing to Clarity M from our wonderful small footprint Clarity A high fidelity audio system, we wanted to keep a similar classic look and feel with the ability for Clarity M to grow, from the 8″ full range
• Top 8, married to our Sub 12 modular subwoofer system, through to our high headroom, refined 4-point sound systems.
• Clarity M offers a wonderful sound experience designed for home, listening bar, or discerning public venue”. Ryan Shaw – MasterSounds Founder.
• High Power, High Fidelity – Clarity M offers refined fidelity at high SPL, with passive loudspeakers and power amplification via MasterSounds project partner Full Fat Audio.
• Sub 12 – Our high-powered, line-loaded reflex bass loudspeaker offers superb linear frequency response with fast transient detailing.
• Top 8 – Its seductive full-range coaxial driver gives high output and excellent phase coherence when mated to Sub 12. Top 8 can be placed with Sub 12 in a point source arrangement, or ‘flown’ for wider sound dispersion of mid and top-end frequencies.
• Flexible – Clarity M’s modular design enables a unified upgrade path. The entry system comprises a pair of MasterSounds 12″ sub enclosures, and a pair full range 8″ top enclosures, powered by a single FFA power amplifier.
• Classic-grillless enclosures showcase the transducers in their purest form.
• Sound Signature – High headroom, refinement & transparency, with satisfying dynamic range & enviable sound image from 25Hz to 20kHz

Specifications

• Top: 8
  • Coaxial type
  • 1x 8” critically damped cellulose woofer
  • 8Ω impedance
  • Crossover frequency: 80Hz Fourth-order Linkwitz–Riley
  • System bass loading type: Line loaded reflex Third-order Butterworth
  • Dimensions (HxWxD): 391.0 mm x 474.6 mm x 327.7 mm (15.39” x 18.68” x 12.90”)
  • Weight: 16.78 kg (36.9 lbs)
• Sub: 12
  • 12“ parametrically balanced cellulose driver with high excursion roll surround
  • 8Ω impedance
  • Crossover frequency: 80Hz Fourth-order Linkwitz–Riley
  • System bass loading type: Line loaded reflex Third-order Butterworth
  • Dimensions (HxWxD): 441.0 mm x 474.6 mm x 532.4 mm (17.36” x 18.68” x 20.96”)
  • Weight: 30.0 kg (66.1 lbs)
• Full System
  • System sensitivity: 45Hz-20KHz Bandwidth: 95dB 1 Watt @ 1MTR
  • System Power: 1500W total
  • Maximum SPL: 118dB
  • System Frequency response: 35Hz – 20KHz
  • Dimensions (HxWxD) per stack: 1265.0 mm x 474.6 mm x 532.4 mm (49.80” x 18.68” x 20.96”)
  • Weight per stack: 76.8 kg (169.3 lbs)
  • Weight full system: 153.6 kg (338.63 lbs)
  • Amplifier: 1x FFA 5004 power amplifier (fixed crossover points)

Mounting Options

Clarity M’s Top:8 & Sub:12 have a multitude of mounting options as shown below.

• Point Source when sat atop Sub:12
• Flown via 4 X M10 mounting points on Top:8
• Pole mounted via M12 screw on Sub:12 and on the bottom of Top:8

System Configurations

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