The very high performance 2kW design features dual very long excursion 18in (460mm) direct radiators in a twin-
ported enclosure.

The exceptionally high power drive units have magnetic structures and suspensions engineered for maximum linear excursion. Extensive research by Martin Audio’s R&D team has led to the development of an exceptionally rigid high pressure enclosure to minimize cabinet wall energy absorption. This maximizes electro-acoustic efficiency to give better bass definition and more punch from lighter
power amp racks when compared with other manu-
facturers’ products.

The W8LS is constructed from internally braced multi-laminate birch ply, is fitted with generously sized handles and is supplied with a slam-latched wheelboard for fast get outs and easy trucking.  To resist ingress of water, the driver cones are treated with a waterproof lacquer and the perforated steel grille is backed with Declon foam.

The physical dimensions of the W8LS are identical to the W8L and it is equipped with the same proprietary rigging system. The rigging system is quick to deploy and allows a wide range of W8L array curvatures to be matched. Inter-cabinet angles from 0 to 7.5 degrees are set by a rotating splay bar at the rear of the enclosure. All cabinet rigging hardware is integral and remains captive in transit.

Although primarily designed to extend the low frequency performance of W8L columns in flown applications, the W8LS may be ground stacked on its standard W8L grid for use with W8LC mid-sized line arrays or W8C Wavefront Compact systems.

The W8LS’s very slim profile, excellent bass response (32Hz - 180Hz ±3dB) and extended bandwidth (usable down to 28Hz at full power) make it ideal for dramatic on-stage effects and apron fill applications.

The W8LS at a glance

• Very high power, dual long excursion 18in direct
radiator design

• Compatible with W8L Line Array

• Fast, integral rigging system with variable splay angles from 0 to 7.5 degrees to match W8L progressive curvatures

• High power - maximum SPL 138dB continuous, 144dB peak (single unit half-space)

• Extended response 32Hz – 180Hz ±3dB

• Useable response to 28Hz (-10dB) at full power

• May be used ground stacked to supplement W8LC Compact Line Arrays or other Wavefront systems

• Standard W8L grid may be used for flying or
ground stacking

• Slim package – may be used on-stage or under stage apron

• Designed to be powered by Martin Audio
MA4.2S power amplifiers