Blackline X8 Ultra Compact Passive Two Way System Owner’s Manual
- September 16, 2024
- BLACKLINE
Table of Contents
Blackline X8
Ultra-Compact Passive Two-Way System
PORTABLE + INSTALLATION
Features
- Ultra-compact passive two-way system
- Symmetrical multi-angle plywood enclosure
- User-rotatable 90° x 50° horn
- Vertical and horizontal orientation
- Screw-free, cloth-backed perforated steel grille
- Integral ergonomic handle
- Pole-mount bung maintains clean lines
- 8Ω nominal impedance
- Twin NL4 connectors
- Flexible mounting options via M8 inserts
Applications
- Portable sound reinforcement
- Live music clubs
- Bars and restaurants
- Nightclubs
- Unobtrusive stage monitoring
- Corporate AV events and conferences
- Weddings and parties
- Main PA infill
- Secondary stages at festivals
- Houses of Worship, leisure centres and retail outlets
The X8 is an ultra-compact passive two-way system with an 8” (200mm)/2” (50mm)
voice coil LF driver and a 1” (25mm) HF driver mounted on a 90° x 50° horn
which can be easily rotated for horizontal or vertical orientation, depending
on venue requirements. Its very small size gives no indication of its high
output capability.
As a stand-alone loudspeaker, it has a multitude of professional applications
— from distributed sound reinforcement, House of Worship and AV events to
frontfill/infill and use as a micro stage monitor. Complemented by a
BlacklineX subwoofer, it is the ideal, simple-to-use system for portable
applications and installations which call for an unobtrusive system that can
deliver pristine sound over short and medium throw distances.
The X8 is constructed from plywood and fitted with a screw-free steel grille,
M8 inserts for wall brackets and eyebolt suspension, plus a pole-mount socket
with a removable bung that maintains clean lines in install applications.
Finished in black textured paint.
A full-range passive two-way system, the X8 may be used without a controller.
However, the EQ and limiter functions of a controller such as the Martin Audio
DX0.4 or DX0.6 will maximise its capabilities and provide crossover functions
when used with a subwoofer such as the X115 or SX210.
Technical Specifications
| TYPE | Ultra-compact, passive two-way system |
|---|---|
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE (5) | 70Hz-20kHz ± 3dB |
-10dB @ 60Hz
DRIVERS| LF: 8″ (200mm)/2″ (50mm) voice coil, ferrite motor system
HF: 1″ (25mm) exit/1″ (25mm) voice coil, polyester dome
compression driver
RATED POWER (2)| 200W AES, 800W peak
RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER| VIA2502 or VIA2004
SENSITIVITY (8)| 92dB
MAXIMUM SPL (9)| 115dB continuous, 121dB peak
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE| 8 ohms
DISPERSION (-6dB)| 90° H x 50° V (user-rotatable)
CROSSOVER| 2.9kHz passive
ENCLOSURE| Multi-angle birch/poplar ply
FINISH| Black textured paint
PROTECTIVE GRILLE| Black perforated steel with scrim cloth backing
CONNECTORS| 2 x NL4 type
PIN CONNECTIONS (INPUT| 1+/1-
PIN CONNECTIONS (LINK)| 1+/-to 1+/-
FITTINGS| 13 x M8, 6 x M6 inserts, pole-mount socket, 1 x pocket handle
DIMENSIONS| (W) 257mm x (H) 422mm x (D) 243mm
(W) 10.1ins x (H) 16.6ins x (D) 9.6ins
WEIGHT| 8kg (17.6Ibs)
ACCESSORIES| Wall bracket e bolts
Notes
- Measured on-axis in half (2pi) space at 2 metres, then referred to 1 metre.
- AES Standard ANSI S4.26-1984.
- Measured in half (2pi) space at 2 metres with 1 watt input, using band limited pink noise, then referred to 1 metre.
- Measured in half (2pi) space at 2 metres using band limited pink noise, then referred to 1 metre.
- Measured on-axis in open (4pi) space at 2 metres, then referred to 1 metre.
- Measured in open (4pi) space at 2 metres with 1 watt input, using band limited pink noise, then referred to 1 metre.
- Measured in open (4pi) space at 2 metres using band limited pink noise, then referred to 1 metre.
- Measured in open (4pi) space at 2 metres with 2.83v input, using band limited pink noise, then referred to 1 metre.
- Calculated at 1 metre.
- Measured in half (2pi) space at 2 metres with 2.83V input, using band limited pink noise, then referred to 1 metre.
Trade Descriptions Act
Due to Martin Audio’s policy of continuing improvement, we reserve the right
to alter these specifications without prior notice. Martin Audio is committed
to refining state of the art sound reinforcement, combining in-depth product
and field applications research with advanced manufacturing techniques. Every
Martin Audio product is built to the highest manufacturing standards and
rigorously tested to ensure that it meets the performance criteria specified
in the design.
www.martin-audio.com
Martin Audio Ltd
Century Point, Halifax Road, High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire HP12 3SL, England
All information is Copyright © 2024 Martin Audio Ltd.
Telephone: +44 (0) 1494 535 312
Facsimile: +44 (0) 1494 438 669
Email: info@martin-audio.com
www.martin-audio.com