Martin Audio MLX
Hybrid® Horn/Reflex
2 x 18” Subwoofer for MLA
The MLX is a very high performance subwoofer with onboard amplification, DSP and networking. Capable of more than 150dB peak output at 1m, it is the ultimate subwoofer for large scale tours, festivals and installations.
Description
Class-leading output levels are achieved by combining Hybrid® horn/reflex loading with IPAL driver and amplifier technology. Hybrid loading of two ultra-long excursion 18” (460mm) neodymium magnet drivers perfectly balances low frequency extension with astounding chest-thumping bass that has a physical impact.
MLX enclosures are designed to be flown or ground-stacked and a combination of forward and rear facing enclosures can be configured as a directional subwoofer array with specific directional properties, including cardioid. Audio settings for the MLX can be controlled either cabinet-by-cabinet or as complete arrays via the VU-NET™ network, with its intuitive graphical interface. Symmetrical rigging enables MLX’s to face backwards in flown arrays.
MLX’s onboard Class D amplifier delivers a total peak output of 8500W. Its lightweight power supply auto-ranges to global mains voltages from 100 to 240V 50/60Hz and Power Factor Correction ensures stable performance independent of mains fluctuations, as well as reducing demands on the mains supply. The amplifier, power supply and control electronics are housed in a field-replaceable, fan-cooled module that is designed to withstand the varied environmental conditions — such as rain and high ambient temperatures — typically found in live sound applications.
The MLX enclosure is constructed from multi-laminate birch plywood and finished in a hard-wearing, textured black polyurea coating. A rigid perforated steel grille protects the front of the enclosure, while rubber cheeks protect the sides. Interlocking skids protect the top and bottom surfaces and prevent movement when stacked.
Up to 15 MLX’s can be flown from an MLA system flybar.
MLX Features
- Ultra-high output subwoofer with onboard Class D amplification. DSP and networking
- Hybrid horn/reflex loading for maximum acoustic efficiency and low frequency extension
- Dual ultra-long excursion 18” (460mm)/4.5” (115mm) voice coil neodymium drivers
- Switched mode power supply with PFC (Power Factor Correction) and global mains voltage operation
- Forward or rear-facing operation
- Designed to meet IP24 environmental rating
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Quick Specs
- ACOUSTICAL
- Type
- Hybrid® horn/reflex subwoofer
- Frequency Response
- 35Hz-150Hz ± 3dB
- Maximum SPL
- LF: 140dB continuous, 150dB peak
- DRIVERS
Technical Specifications
- ACOUSTICAL
- Type
- Hybrid® horn/reflex subwoofer
- Frequency Response
- 35Hz-150Hz ± 3dB
- Maximum SPL
- LF: 140dB continuous, 150dB peak
- DRIVERS
- LF
- 3000W AES, 12000W peak
- DISPERSION
- Digitally controlled in an array
- AUDIO INPUT
- Connectors
- Female XLR input, male XLR link output
- Analogue Input Impedance
- 20kΩ balanced to ground
- Maximum Analogue Input Level
- 6.15Vrms (+18dBu), over voltage protected
- AES/EBU Impedance
- 110Ohms balanced, Receive and transmit termination
- NETWORK
- Connectors.
- IP68rated 8-way, quick-release type
- Protocol
- U-NET
- AMPLIFIER MODULE
- Type:
- Single channel Class D, fixed frequency
- Peak Output Power
- 8500W
- Average Efficiency
- 85%
- Cooling
- 2 x temperature controlled internal fans, 1 x low-speed internal blower, 1 x temperature controlled external fan
- Maximum Ambient Temperature
- 45°C (113°F) for full output
- POWER SUPPLY
- Type.
- Switch mode, fixed frequency with PFC
- AC Input Operating Range
- 100 – 240V ~ AC, 50 - 60Hz
- Power Factor
- > 0.95
- Nominal Power Consumption
- 600W
- Mains Connector
- 16A IEC309 (Ceeform)
- GENERAL
- Enclosure
- Extensively braced, multi-laminate birch-ply
- Finish
- Textured black PU coating
- Protective Grille
- Black HEX perforated steel
- Fittings
- Proprietary rigging system, Protective rubber side-cheeks incorporating skids, Wheel-board, Transit cover, Weather protection cowl
- IP Rating
- IP 24
- Dimensions (inc. wheel-board)
- (W) 1126mm x (H) 607mm (607mm) x (D) 1027mm (1200mm), (W) 44.4in x (H) 23.9in (23.9in) x (D) 47.2in
- Weight (ex. wheel-board)
- 160kg (352lbs)
- Accessories
- Flying frame (including clinometer), Flying Pin, Mains distribution system, Tour-grade network interconnects, DX4.0/U-NET Hub
Class-leading output levels are achieved by combining Hybrid® horn/reflex loading with IPAL driver and amplifier technology. Hybrid loading of two ultra-long excursion 18” (460mm) neodymium magnet drivers perfectly balances low frequency extension with astounding chest-thumping bass that has a physical impact.
MLX enclosures are designed to be flown or ground-stacked and a combination of forward and rear facing enclosures can be configured as a directional subwoofer array with specific directional properties, including cardioid. Audio settings for the MLX can be controlled either cabinet-by-cabinet or as complete arrays via the VU-NET™ network, with its intuitive graphical interface. Symmetrical rigging enables MLX’s to face backwards in flown arrays.
MLX’s onboard Class D amplifier delivers a total peak output of 8500W. Its lightweight power supply auto-ranges to global mains voltages from 100 to 240V 50/60Hz and Power Factor Correction ensures stable performance independent of mains fluctuations, as well as reducing demands on the mains supply. The amplifier, power supply and control electronics are housed in a field-replaceable, fan-cooled module that is designed to withstand the varied environmental conditions — such as rain and high ambient temperatures — typically found in live sound applications.
The MLX enclosure is constructed from multi-laminate birch plywood and finished in a hard-wearing, textured black polyurea coating. A rigid perforated steel grille protects the front of the enclosure, while rubber cheeks protect the sides. Interlocking skids protect the top and bottom surfaces and prevent movement when stacked.
Up to 15 MLX’s can be flown from an MLA system flybar.
- Ultra-high output subwoofer with onboard Class D amplification. DSP and networking
- Hybrid horn/reflex loading for maximum acoustic efficiency and low frequency extension
- Dual ultra-long excursion 18” (460mm)/4.5” (115mm) voice coil neodymium drivers
- Switched mode power supply with PFC (Power Factor Correction) and global mains voltage operation
- Forward or rear-facing operation
- Designed to meet IP24 environmental rating
| ACOUSTICAL | |
| Type | Hybrid® horn/reflex subwoofer |
| Frequency Response | 35Hz-150Hz ± 3dB |
| Maximum SPL | LF: 140dB continuous, 150dB peak |
| DRIVERS | |
| LF | 3000W AES, 12000W peak |
| DISPERSION | Digitally controlled in an array |
| AUDIO INPUT | |
| Connectors | Female XLR input, male XLR link output |
| Analogue Input Impedance | 20kΩ balanced to ground |
| Maximum Analogue Input Level | 6.15Vrms (+18dBu), over voltage protected |
| AES/EBU Impedance | 110Ohms balanced, Receive and transmit termination |
| NETWORK | |
| Connectors. | IP68rated 8-way, quick-release type |
| Protocol | U-NET |
| AMPLIFIER MODULE | |
| Type: | Single channel Class D, fixed frequency |
| Peak Output Power | 8500W |
| Average Efficiency | 85% |
| Cooling | 2 x temperature controlled internal fans, 1 x low-speed internal blower, 1 x temperature controlled external fan |
| Maximum Ambient Temperature | 45°C (113°F) for full output |
| POWER SUPPLY | |
| Type. | Switch mode, fixed frequency with PFC |
| AC Input Operating Range | 100 – 240V ~ AC, 50 - 60Hz |
| Power Factor | > 0.95 |
| Nominal Power Consumption | 600W |
| Mains Connector | 16A IEC309 (Ceeform) |
| GENERAL | |
| Enclosure | Extensively braced, multi-laminate birch-ply |
| Finish | Textured black PU coating |
| Protective Grille | Black HEX perforated steel |
| Fittings | Proprietary rigging system, Protective rubber side-cheeks incorporating skids, Wheel-board, Transit cover, Weather protection cowl |
| IP Rating | IP 24 |
| Dimensions (inc. wheel-board) | (W) 1126mm x (H) 607mm (607mm) x (D) 1027mm (1200mm), (W) 44.4in x (H) 23.9in (23.9in) x (D) 47.2in |
| Weight (ex. wheel-board) | 160kg (352lbs) |
| Accessories | Flying frame (including clinometer), Flying Pin, Mains distribution system, Tour-grade network interconnects, DX4.0/U-NET Hub |
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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