Martin Audio CDD-LIVE 12
Coaxial Differential Dispersion Powered 2-way System
Compact
Description
Featuring a high-specification 12” (300mm) LF/1” (25mm) exit HF Coaxial Differential Dispersion driver, it delivers more consistent audience coverage than a conventional system with a fixed X° x Y° coverage pattern and has wide 110° horizontal coverage close-up. The innovative CDD technology also achieves ‘point source’ summation of the LF and HF sections — eliminating off-axis variations in frequency response associated with non-coaxial designs.
A self-powered system, the CDD-LIVE 12 incorporates a two-channel Class D amplifier, DSP and Dante™ digital audio networking — simplifying set-up, enhancing control and eliminating amplifier racks. The onboard amplifier delivers 2000W LF + 500W HF peak output to the drivers, and its switched-mode power supply auto-ranges to global mains voltages from 100 to 240V 50/60Hz.
DSP functions — including parametric EQ, delay, muting, gain and preset selection — can be controlled over Ethernet from a PC or Windows® tablet via intuitive VU-NET™ proprietary software.
For simple set-ups, ‘plug-and-play’ presets — as well as a user-defined preset — can be selected on the rear panel, instead of using computer control. As an alternative to its analogue inputs, the CDD- LIVE 12 is Dante enabled for digital audio distribution and control over a single CAT5 cable to maintain audio quality however long the cable run.
The CDD-LIVE 12 is incredibly versatile. Its multi-angle enclosure can be used in either horizontal or vertical orientation, with rotation of the driver easily accomplished by removing the screw-free, protective grille. The tour-grade enclosure is constructed from multi-laminate plywood and finished in a hard-wearing polyurea coating. Integral fittings include a top-hat for pole mounting and multiple M8 inserts for attachment to a wall-bracket, yoke or universal bracket with a wide range of up and down tilt angles.
CDD-LIVE 12 Features
- Compact, self-powered two-way system
- Coaxial Differential Dispersion™ technology
- Onboard Class D amplification and DSP
- Dante™ Digital Audio networking
- Global mains operation with Power Factor Correction
- User-rotatable CDD™ driver
- Vertical and horizontal mounting options
- Tour-grade, multi-angle plywood enclosure
- IP24 rating option with rain cowl
- Comprehensive mounting accessories
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Quick Specs
- ACOUSTICS
- Type
- Compact, Coaxial Differential Dispersion powered two-way system
- Frequency Response
- 62Hz – 20kHz ±3dB, -10dB @ 50Hz
- Driver
- LF: 12” (300mm)/2.5” (63.5mm) voice coil, long excursion, shared ferrite motor system with HF HF: 1” (25mm) exit/1.7” (44mm) voice coil, polyimide dome compression driver
- Input Sensitivity
- -18dBu for 100dB SPL
Technical Specifications
- ACOUSTICS
- Type
- Compact, Coaxial Differential Dispersion powered two-way system
- Frequency Response
- 62Hz – 20kHz ±3dB, -10dB @ 50Hz
- Driver
- LF: 12” (300mm)/2.5” (63.5mm) voice coil, long excursion, shared ferrite motor system with HF HF: 1” (25mm) exit/1.7” (44mm) voice coil, polyimide dome compression driver
- Input Sensitivity
- -18dBu for 100dB SPL
- Maximum SPL
- 122dB continuous / 128dB peak
- Dispersion
- 110˚-60˚ horizontal, 60˚ vertical (user-rotatable)
- Crossover
- 1.8kHz Active LR8 with low latency HF FIR equalisation, Balance presets for pole mount/ pole mount with sub/ stage monitor
- MODULE: AUDIO INPUT
- Connectors
- Female XLR input, male XLR link output, Dante Audio Neutrik® Ethercon
- Analogue Input Impedance
- 20 kΩ balanced to ground
- Maximum Analogue Input Level
- 24.6 Vpp (+21dBu), over voltage protected
- Internal Processing
- Multi-channel DSP, programmable via TCP/IP using VU-Net software, PEQ/shelving filters, Up to 48dB/Oct HPF, Low latency HF FIR filters, Up to 200ms input delay, Pre-set selection via rear panel switch
- NETWORK
- Connectors:
- 2xNeutrik® Ethercon
- Protocol
- TCP/IP and UDP/IP
- AMPLIFIER MODULE
- Type.
- 2 channel switch-mode, class D, Bridged Tied Load + 1 channel switch-mode, class D
- Peak Output Power
- 2500W
- Continuous Output Power
- 1250W
- Average Efficiency
- 89%
- Cooling
- External convection cooled, with internal fan
- Maximum Ambient Temperature
- 40°C (104°F) for full output
- POWER SUPPLY
- Type:
- Switch mode, fixed frequency with PFC
- AC Input Operating Range
- 85 – 265V ~ AC, 50 - 60Hz
- Power Factor
- > 0.98
- Nominal Power Consumption
- 550W
- Mains Connector
- Neutrik® Powercon True1
- MECHANICAL
- Enclosure
- Extensively braced multi-laminate plywood.
- Finish
- Textured black PU coating.
- Protective Grille
- HEX perforated mild steel with protective zinc plating and black powder coat finish. Backed with black grille cloth.
- Fittings
- Top hat for pole mounting, 15 x M8 mounting points, Two side pocket handles, Optional weather protection cowl
- IP Rating
- IP24 factory option available
- Dimensions
- (W) 359mm x (H) 580mm x (D) 373mm (W) 14.13in x (H) 22.83in x (D) 14.69in
- Weight
- 28kg (61.6lbs) excluding Transit cover
- Accessories
- Transit Cover Optional wall, yoke and universal brackets
Featuring a high-specification 12” (300mm) LF/1” (25mm) exit HF Coaxial Differential Dispersion driver, it delivers more consistent audience coverage than a conventional system with a fixed X° x Y° coverage pattern and has wide 110° horizontal coverage close-up. The innovative CDD technology also achieves ‘point source’ summation of the LF and HF sections — eliminating off-axis variations in frequency response associated with non-coaxial designs.
A self-powered system, the CDD-LIVE 12 incorporates a two-channel Class D amplifier, DSP and Dante™ digital audio networking — simplifying set-up, enhancing control and eliminating amplifier racks. The onboard amplifier delivers 2000W LF + 500W HF peak output to the drivers, and its switched-mode power supply auto-ranges to global mains voltages from 100 to 240V 50/60Hz.
DSP functions — including parametric EQ, delay, muting, gain and preset selection — can be controlled over Ethernet from a PC or Windows® tablet via intuitive VU-NET™ proprietary software.
For simple set-ups, ‘plug-and-play’ presets — as well as a user-defined preset — can be selected on the rear panel, instead of using computer control. As an alternative to its analogue inputs, the CDD- LIVE 12 is Dante enabled for digital audio distribution and control over a single CAT5 cable to maintain audio quality however long the cable run.
The CDD-LIVE 12 is incredibly versatile. Its multi-angle enclosure can be used in either horizontal or vertical orientation, with rotation of the driver easily accomplished by removing the screw-free, protective grille. The tour-grade enclosure is constructed from multi-laminate plywood and finished in a hard-wearing polyurea coating. Integral fittings include a top-hat for pole mounting and multiple M8 inserts for attachment to a wall-bracket, yoke or universal bracket with a wide range of up and down tilt angles.
- Compact, self-powered two-way system
- Coaxial Differential Dispersion™ technology
- Onboard Class D amplification and DSP
- Dante™ Digital Audio networking
- Global mains operation with Power Factor Correction
- User-rotatable CDD™ driver
- Vertical and horizontal mounting options
- Tour-grade, multi-angle plywood enclosure
- IP24 rating option with rain cowl
- Comprehensive mounting accessories
| ACOUSTICS | |
| Type | Compact, Coaxial Differential Dispersion powered two-way system |
| Frequency Response | 62Hz – 20kHz ±3dB, -10dB @ 50Hz |
| Driver | LF: 12” (300mm)/2.5” (63.5mm) voice coil, long excursion, shared ferrite motor system with HF HF: 1” (25mm) exit/1.7” (44mm) voice coil, polyimide dome compression driver |
| Input Sensitivity | -18dBu for 100dB SPL |
| Maximum SPL | 122dB continuous / 128dB peak |
| Dispersion | 110˚-60˚ horizontal, 60˚ vertical (user-rotatable) |
| Crossover | 1.8kHz Active LR8 with low latency HF FIR equalisation, Balance presets for pole mount/ pole mount with sub/ stage monitor |
| MODULE: AUDIO INPUT | |
| Connectors | Female XLR input, male XLR link output, Dante Audio Neutrik® Ethercon |
| Analogue Input Impedance | 20 kΩ balanced to ground |
| Maximum Analogue Input Level | 24.6 Vpp (+21dBu), over voltage protected |
| Internal Processing | Multi-channel DSP, programmable via TCP/IP using VU-Net software, PEQ/shelving filters, Up to 48dB/Oct HPF, Low latency HF FIR filters, Up to 200ms input delay, Pre-set selection via rear panel switch |
| NETWORK | |
| Connectors: | 2xNeutrik® Ethercon |
| Protocol | TCP/IP and UDP/IP |
| AMPLIFIER MODULE | |
| Type. | 2 channel switch-mode, class D, Bridged Tied Load + 1 channel switch-mode, class D |
| Peak Output Power | 2500W |
| Continuous Output Power | 1250W |
| Average Efficiency | 89% |
| Cooling | External convection cooled, with internal fan |
| Maximum Ambient Temperature | 40°C (104°F) for full output |
| POWER SUPPLY | |
| Type: | Switch mode, fixed frequency with PFC |
| AC Input Operating Range | 85 – 265V ~ AC, 50 - 60Hz |
| Power Factor | > 0.98 |
| Nominal Power Consumption | 550W |
| Mains Connector | Neutrik® Powercon True1 |
| MECHANICAL | |
| Enclosure | Extensively braced multi-laminate plywood. |
| Finish | Textured black PU coating. |
| Protective Grille | HEX perforated mild steel with protective zinc plating and black powder coat finish. Backed with black grille cloth. |
| Fittings | Top hat for pole mounting, 15 x M8 mounting points, Two side pocket handles, Optional weather protection cowl |
| IP Rating | IP24 factory option available |
| Dimensions | (W) 359mm x (H) 580mm x (D) 373mm (W) 14.13in x (H) 22.83in x (D) 14.69in |
| Weight | 28kg (61.6lbs) excluding Transit cover |
| Accessories | Transit Cover Optional wall, yoke and universal brackets |
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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