The Martin Audio W8LC is a compact line array enclosure designed to bring superb next-generation line array performance to concert, theatre and commercial events. It meets the need for a high power, high bass impact system that is versatile and scalable for a very wide range of applications in the live sound, corporate and fixed installation fields. W8LC grids allow systems to be flown or ground stacked as required.

Though compact in size, the W8LC is a full-bandwidth system and may be used without subwoofers in many applications. Where additional low frequency extension is required, W8LCs may be complemented by the W8LS Line Array subwoofers, WLX horn and reflex loaded subwoofers or WSX horn loaded subwoofers.

features

Compact, high performance three-way line array enclosure
High power - maximum SPL 129dB continuous, 135dB peak (single unit)
Superior bass impact - all horn design
Wide bandwidth - 60Hz-18KHz ± 3dB (single unit)
True 90° (-6dB) horizontal mid and HF pattern control
Very smooth off-axis response - useable out to 120° (-10dB)
Compatible with the full-sized W8L Line Array
Fast, integral rigging system with variable splay angles from 0° to 7.5°
Common grid may be used for flying or ground stacking
ViewPoint™ array optimisation software
Loudspeaker management preset files for a wide variety of configurations

applications

Medium/large scale touring, theatre, stadia, club
Compatible with W8L, W8LS and WSX

overall dimensions

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

TYPE	Three-way line array element
FREQUENCY RESPONSE (1)	60Hz-18kHz ± 3dB
DRIVERS	12" (300mm)/3" (75mm) voice coil, Hybrid™ bass horn loaded 2 x 6.5" (165mm)/1.5" (50mm) coil drivers, horn loaded 3 x 1" (25mm) exit HF compression drivers, horn loaded
RATED POWER (2)	LF: 400W AES, 1600W peak MF: 200W AES, 800W peak HF: 100W AES, 400W peak
SENSITIVITY (3)	LF: 103dB MF: 106dB HF: 109dB
MAXIMUM SPL (calculated @ Im)	LF: 129dB continuous, 135dB peak MF: 129dB continuous, 135dB peak HF: 129dB continuous, 135dB peak
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE	LF: 8 ohms MF: 8 ohms HF: 8 ohms
DISPERSION (-6dB)	90º horizontal, 7.5º vertical 120º horizontal @ -10dB
CROSSOVER	300Hz, 3kHz active
ENCLOSURE	Vertical trapezoid with 3.75º wall angle, multi-laminate birch ply construction
FINISH	Textured black paint
PROTECTIVE GRILL	Black perforated steel
CONNECTORS	2 x Neutrik NL8
FITTINGS	Proprietary rigging system
DIMENSIONS (inc. wheelboard)	(W) 1000mm x (H) 367mm x (D) 550mm (656mm) (W) 39.4ins x (H) 14.5ins x (D) 21.7ins (27.8ins)
WEIGHT	58kg (128lbs)