Martin Audio Blackline X8 Passive Two-Way Portable Loudspeaker, 8-Inch

The Blackline 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. It's 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, HoW and AV events to front fill/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 Blackline 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 DX0.5 will maximize its capabilities. When used in conjunction with an X115, X118 or X210 subwoofer, crossover and EQ functions can be performed by the DX0.5.

Key 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

Technical Specifications

TYPE
Ultra-Compact, passive two-way system
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
70Hz-20kHz ± 3dB, -10dB @ 60Hz
DRIVER
LF: 8” (200mm)/2” (50mm) voice coil, ferrite motor system
HF: 1” (25mm) exit/1” (25mm) voice coil, polyimide dome compression driver
RATED POWER
200W AES, 800W peak
SENSITIVITY
92dB
MAXIMUM SPL
115dB continuous, 121dB peak
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE
8Ω
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 (17.6lbs)
ACCESSORIES
Wall bracket, eyebolts