User manual MARTIN AUDIO BLACKLINE F10

[. . . ] It features a long excursion 8" (200mm) low frequency driver and a 1" (25mm) HF compression driver mounted on a constant directivity 90° x 50° horn. With its multi-angle cabinet and rotatable horn, it can be tripod mounted or used as an ultra-compact floor monitor. To rotate the horn for horizontal use, remove the grille (see 3. 4 below), unscrew the horn and rotate it through 90 degrees. The enclosure is provided with ten M8 threaded inserts and four M6 bracket inserts for a variety of mounting configurations. [. . . ] Never stand close to loudspeakers driven at a high level. Tripod Mounting The F8 and F10 incorporate a pole mounting socket to facilitate mounting on tripod stands. When using stands, the following precautions are advised: Ensure that the stand will support the weight of the speaker by checking the stand manufacturers rating. Make sure that the stand is placed on a level surface and that its legs are fully extended. Do not place more than one speaker on each stand. Run cables so that they do not present a trip hazard which could pull the speaker over. When used outdoors in the wind, it may be necessary to add some weight to the base of the stand. When using a pole mount with a sub-bass system, observe similar precautions. Stacking Ensure that the floor or stage is level and solid. Do not stack speakers too high outdoors where winds could topple the stack. Be aware that speakers producing very high power levels can move or creep. To avoid this, place friction material between the floor and speaker and between each speaker. Rigging and Suspension WARNING: Suspending the system should only be done by qualified personnel following safe rigging practices. Secure fixings to the building structure are vital. Seek help from architects, structural engineers or other specialists if in any doubt. Blackline Series enclosures are designed for portable applications, but can be suspended singly by means of the threaded inserts provided or by 5 Martin Audio ­ Blackline F8, F10, S12 CONTENTS < > ENGLISH PRINT GUIDES compatible Martin Audio wall Brackets. The F8, F10 enclosures are fitted internally with steel corner reinforcement brackets to ensure that each cabinet is strong enough to be hung from its top. Never suspend one enclosure from another to form an array or cluster using these fittings. The common practice of using commercially available eye bolts for suspension should only be undertaken with great caution. Eye bolts are strongest along the thread axis. [. . . ] For maximum bass power, it is also possible to combine the F10 passively with an S18 sub-bass. The passive add-on arrangement provides a simple way of increasing bass performance without the need for an additional amplifier. The switch at the back of the sub-bass enclosure should be switched to "passive" and a link lead run from the sub-bass to the F8 or F10. This configuration will present a 4 ohm load to the amplifier. [. . . ]