Martin Audio Blackline Q8
Two-Way Passive
Ultra-Compact 8" System
Blackline Q8 is an ultra-compact, passive two-way loudspeaker featuring an 8” (200mm) LF driver with a 2” (50mm) voice coil and a 1” (25mm) exit HF compression driver with a 1” (25mm) dome. It has a Differential Dispersion horn for wider and more consistent coverage, which can be easily rotated for horizontal or vertical orientation depending on deployment needs. Despite its small size, Q8 delivers impressive performance, achieving a peak SPL of 121dB (127dB with crest factor 4).
Description
As a stand-alone loudspeaker, Blackline Q8 offers exceptional versatility across a wide range of professional applications — from distributed sound reinforcement and houses of worship to AV events, front-fill/in-fill duties, and even as a compact stage monitor.
When paired with a BlacklineQ subwoofer, it becomes a simple yet powerful system ideal for portable use or fixed installations requiring an unobtrusive solution capable of delivering pristine sound over short to medium throw distances.
Q8 is constructed from durable plywood and finished in a tough black textured paint. It features a screw-fixed steel grille, M6 inserts for wall brackets, M8 inserts for yokes or eyebolt suspension, and a pole-mount socket with a removable cover to maintain clean lines in installed applications.
This full-range, passive two-way system is recommended to be used with a processor and amplifier, or a combined amplifier-processor unit, such as a DX processor and VIA amplifier, or an iKON combined amplifier and processor.
Blackline Q8 Features
- Ultra-Compact passive two-way system
- Symmetrical multi-angle plywood enclosure
- Peak SPL of 121dB (127dB with crest factor 4)
- User-rotatable Differential Dispersion horn
- Dispersion: 90°–110° horizontal × 50° vertical
- Vertical and horizontal orientation
- Screw-tight, cloth-backed perforated steel grille
- Integrated ergonomic handle made from recycled ABS
- Pole-mount cover maintains clean lines
- 8Ω nominal impedance
- Two NL4 connectors
- Flexible mounting options via M8 inserts
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Quick Specs
- TYPE
- Ultra-compact, passive two-way loudspeaker
- FREQUENCY RESPONSE
- 67 Hz – 17 kHz ± 3 dB, -10 db @ 51 Hz
- DRIVER (LF)
- 8” (200 mm) with 2” (50 mm) voice coil, ferrite motor system
- DRIVER (HF)
- 1" (25 mm) exit compression driver with 1" (25 mm) voice coil, PETP dome
- RATED POWER
- 200 W AES, 800 W peak
Technical Specifications
- TYPE
- Ultra-compact, passive two-way loudspeaker
- FREQUENCY RESPONSE
- 67 Hz – 17 kHz ± 3 dB, -10 db @ 51 Hz
- DRIVER (LF)
- 8” (200 mm) with 2” (50 mm) voice coil, ferrite motor system
- DRIVER (HF)
- 1" (25 mm) exit compression driver with 1" (25 mm) voice coil, PETP dome
- RATED POWER
- 200 W AES, 800 W peak
- REQUIRED ELECTRONICS
- Processor and amplifier, or a combined amplifier-processor unit
- RECOMMENDED ELECTRONICS
- DX0.4, DX0.6 or DX4.0 system processor and VIA amplifier, or iKON amplifier-processor
- SENSITIVITY
- 92 dB
- MAXIMUM SPL
- 115 dB continuous, 121 dB peak, 127 dB peak with crest factor 4
- NOMINAL IMPEDANCE
- 8 ohm
- DISPERSION
- 90°–110° (horizontal) × 50° (vertical), User-rotatable Differential Dispersion horn
- CROSSOVER
- 3 kHz passive
- ENCLOSURE
- Symmetrical multi-angle plywood
- FINISH
- Black textured paint
- PROTECTIVE GRILLE
- Black perforated steel grille with scrim cloth backing
- CONNECTORS
- 2 x NL4 connectors
- PIN CONNECTIONS (INPUT)
- 1+/1–
- PIN CONNECTIONS (LINK)
- 1+/1– to 1+/1– and 2+/2– to 2+/2–
- FITTINGS
- 15 x M8 inserts, 6 x M6 inserts for wall bracket, 1 x pocket handle made from recycled ABS, Pole-mount socket with removable cover
- DIMENSIONS
- (W) 236 mm x (H) 500 mm x (D) 250 mm, (W) 9.3 in x (H) 19.7 in x (D) 9.8 in
- WEIGHT
- 10.1 kg (22.3 lbs)
- ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL)
- Wall bracket WB6/8, M8 eye bolt HTKCT05, yoke, transit cover
As a stand-alone loudspeaker, Blackline Q8 offers exceptional versatility across a wide range of professional applications — from distributed sound reinforcement and houses of worship to AV events, front-fill/in-fill duties, and even as a compact stage monitor.
When paired with a BlacklineQ subwoofer, it becomes a simple yet powerful system ideal for portable use or fixed installations requiring an unobtrusive solution capable of delivering pristine sound over short to medium throw distances.
Q8 is constructed from durable plywood and finished in a tough black textured paint. It features a screw-fixed steel grille, M6 inserts for wall brackets, M8 inserts for yokes or eyebolt suspension, and a pole-mount socket with a removable cover to maintain clean lines in installed applications.
This full-range, passive two-way system is recommended to be used with a processor and amplifier, or a combined amplifier-processor unit, such as a DX processor and VIA amplifier, or an iKON combined amplifier and processor.
- Ultra-Compact passive two-way system
- Symmetrical multi-angle plywood enclosure
- Peak SPL of 121dB (127dB with crest factor 4)
- User-rotatable Differential Dispersion horn
- Dispersion: 90°–110° horizontal × 50° vertical
- Vertical and horizontal orientation
- Screw-tight, cloth-backed perforated steel grille
- Integrated ergonomic handle made from recycled ABS
- Pole-mount cover maintains clean lines
- 8Ω nominal impedance
- Two NL4 connectors
- Flexible mounting options via M8 inserts
| TYPE | Ultra-compact, passive two-way loudspeaker |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 67 Hz – 17 kHz ± 3 dB, -10 db @ 51 Hz |
| DRIVER (LF) | 8” (200 mm) with 2” (50 mm) voice coil, ferrite motor system |
| DRIVER (HF) | 1" (25 mm) exit compression driver with 1" (25 mm) voice coil, PETP dome |
| RATED POWER | 200 W AES, 800 W peak |
| REQUIRED ELECTRONICS | Processor and amplifier, or a combined amplifier-processor unit |
| RECOMMENDED ELECTRONICS | DX0.4, DX0.6 or DX4.0 system processor and VIA amplifier, or iKON amplifier-processor |
| SENSITIVITY | 92 dB |
| MAXIMUM SPL | 115 dB continuous, 121 dB peak, 127 dB peak with crest factor 4 |
| NOMINAL IMPEDANCE | 8 ohm |
| DISPERSION | 90°–110° (horizontal) × 50° (vertical), User-rotatable Differential Dispersion horn |
| CROSSOVER | 3 kHz passive |
| ENCLOSURE | Symmetrical multi-angle plywood |
| FINISH | Black textured paint |
| PROTECTIVE GRILLE | Black perforated steel grille with scrim cloth backing |
| CONNECTORS | 2 x NL4 connectors |
| PIN CONNECTIONS (INPUT) | 1+/1– |
| PIN CONNECTIONS (LINK) | 1+/1– to 1+/1– and 2+/2– to 2+/2– |
| FITTINGS | 15 x M8 inserts, 6 x M6 inserts for wall bracket, 1 x pocket handle made from recycled ABS, Pole-mount socket with removable cover |
| DIMENSIONS | (W) 236 mm x (H) 500 mm x (D) 250 mm, (W) 9.3 in x (H) 19.7 in x (D) 9.8 in |
| WEIGHT | 10.1 kg (22.3 lbs) |
| ACCESSORIES (OPTIONAL) | Wall bracket WB6/8, M8 eye bolt HTKCT05, yoke, transit cover |
About Penguin Media Solutions
Penguin Media Solutions is a professional audio, video, and lighting design, installation, and maintenance company based in Brighton, UK. As an authorised Martin Audio dealer, we provide high-performance AV systems for commercial venues, hospitality, and event spaces across Brighton, London, and South-East England.
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