This is the Martin Audio WPC Line Array System, quite literally some of the best PA in the world. Only a few brands of PA can claim they are unbeatable in one field or another, and Martin Audio is one of the oldest PA speaker manufacturers that can make this claim.
Their full-size, active line array system, the Martin Audio MLA series, represents the cutting edge of concert sound loudspeaker technology. It is unmatched in quality and performance by any other manufacturer - the pinnacle of live sound reinforcement.
We were fortunate enough to be part of the Martin Audio WPC line array demonstration in Durban in 2019 with MGM Productions, a local company in Durban. This consisted of a 4-a-side WPC Array stacked on two Martin Audio SX218 Subwoofers, powered by Martin's in-house IQ42 (20,000W RMS over 4 processed channels). It's a very capable sound system for most church, mosque, or music venues.
The Wavefront Precision Series (WP) of Martin Audio comes in four sizes. They all use the same amplifier and audio processor combination, Speakon pin outs, and, with special frames, can be flown in the same array.
WPM - Mini - 2 x 6.5" Full-range Line Array Element
WPS - Small - 2 x 8" Full-range Line Array Element
WPC - Compact - 2 x 10" Full-range Line Array Element
WPL - Large - 2 x 12" Full-range Line Array Element
Martin Audio WPC (No Grille) - IQ42 Martin Amplifier Allen&Heath IDR, AR, ME, MC2 Amp MC2, IDR, AR STAGE BOXES, ME1 MONITORS WPC LINE ARRAY DEMO - MC2 DELTA D80 AMP DEMO - DURBAN
We were lucky enough to equip Mr. Xulani Xulu of Pietermaritzburg with an 8-a-side WPC Line Array and ten SX218 Subwoofers through the Martin Audio agents in South Africa, Audiosure. All powered by the IQ42 Amplifiers, throttled to deliver the correct wattage to the individual cabinets. The Martin Audio IK42 has built-in processing and a classic Class-D amplifier capable of delivering 20,000W total output over 4 channels. The processor limits this power to whatever system is connected to it - LE200 or LE500 stage monitors, XE Series touring monitors, TH Series 3-way horn-loaded system, SX218, MLX, or any Martin Audio subs, WPM, WPS, WPC, or WPL. The Martin Audio IQ42 is the flagship amplifier to which most of their passive speaker cabinets are built and designed.
Which brings us to another crossroad - the Martin Audio MLX passive subwoofer is the loudest subwoofer ever created. I'm sure there might be some fringe subwoofer somewhere that measures louder on an SPL meter, but the MLX is an actual, usable sub in any sound system, not just loud, but very loud - 150dB at 1m (peak). I have personally stood closer than 1 meter from four of them in full flight, and they truly deliver shockingly astonishing levels at such close proximity - physically dangerous levels to be around. However, at 5 meters, they integrate very well with the WPC or WPL. There are four of these cabinets in Durban that I know of, and they are truly the best bass/sub cabinets ever built by any manufacturer, ever - guaranteed.
In conclusion, Martin Audio can stake a claim as one of the best speaker manufacturers in the world. As
We were lucky enough to equip Mr. Xulani Xulu of Pietermaritzburg – Through the Martin Audio Agents in South Africa, Audiosure – with 8-a -side WPC Line Array and ten SX218 Subwoofers. All powered by the IQ42 Amplifiers, throttled to deliver the correct wattage to the individual cabinets – The Martin Audio IK42 has built in processing and a classic Class-D amplifier capable of delivering 20 000W total output over 4 channels, the processor limits this power to what ever system is connected to it – LE 200 or LE500 stage monitors, XE Series touring monitors, TH Series 3-way -horn loaded system, SX218, MLX or any Martin Audio subs, WPM, WPS, WPC or WPL. The Martin Audio IQ42 is the flagship amplifier to which most of their passive speaker cabinets are build and designed to.
Which brings us to another crossroad – the Martin Audio MLX passive subwoofer is the loudest subwoofer ever created – im sure some fringe sub someware will be louder on an SPL meter someware – but, the MLX is an actual, usable sub in any sound system, not just loud, very loud, 150db at 1m (Peak). I have physically stood next to (Closer than 1meter) from four of them in full flight – they really do deliver shockingly, astonishing, levels at these close proximities.. Physically ,dangerous levels to be around. But at 5-meters very well integrated with the WPC or WPL. There are four of these cabinets in Durban (Which I know of) and they are truly the best bass / sub cabinets ever build – by any manufacturer, ever – guaranteed.
In Conclusion -Martin Audio can stake a claim as one of the best speakers manufactures in the world, as we said at the beginning of this blog, there are other manufactures of true professional, concert sound P.A systems that can claim the same, but Martin Audio remain not good but, in comparison, the best.