Name: MATRIX M8 passive column array
SKU: 2705
Availability: InStock

Description

The Matrix M8 speaker has been developed in order to offer the highest intelligibility at high SPL and wider frequency response while providing constant beam-width over a user selectable vertical coverage. This accurate beam control extends up to 10kHz, well beyond the benchmark of 4kHz of traditional single-driver loudspeakers. To better control the lower frequencies, the Tuned Dipolar Technology was developed to provide more consistent low frequency pattern control than other similar size systems. This can be useful in reducing the stimulation of resonant room modes at low frequencies. A user selectable Music / Vocal mode switch is incorporated to allow quick and easy system optimization. Music mode provides a flat, balanced frequency response, while Vocal mode adds a mid-range presence for enhanced speech intelligibility. The M8 column array is able to focus the acoustical energy where it is needed, the listening area, leading to significant improvements to speech intelligibility and musical clarity even in critical acoustic environments. For even greater versatility, the vertical dispersion pattern can be switched for Wide or Narrow coverage. Small conventional column loudspeakers arrays provide no significant vertical directivity control at lower frequencies due to their physical size.

Quality. Control. Elegance.

Simple and discreet installation

This bracket was designed to provide some degrees of freedom to the speakers allowing pan and tilt movements. The bracket can be either attached on the superior section of the speaker as well as on the bottom part enabling the user to have more flexibility choosing the inclination angles. When hooked up on the top of the M8, the tilting angle range is from 0º to 10º.

NARROW MODE

When the audience is totally seated or totally standing, the narrow mode can cover the venue with the best control and with a maximized distance range. The acoustic center of the speaker must be aligned with the listener’s ears..

WIDE MODE

When the audience is both seated and standing, the wide mode can be an excellent solution once it can spread the energy reaching the whole audience. The acoustic center of the speaker must be aligned with the mean height of the listener’s ears. The Wide mode can also be used on tilted audiences.

COMBINED COVERAGES

On larger venues, where the audience extends over a long distance, the best call would be combine two M8 units. On that case the user must couple them using the Extension Link Plate (available as an accessory). Both units must be set to Narrow coverage mode in order to minimize interference between both speakers

BACK PANEL SWITCHES

The M8 speaker is equipped with 2 distinct sliding switches. The first switch is intended to passively adjust the vertical coverage among the two possible options (10º or 25º). The bottom one allows the user to select between Vocal or Music equalization. On the Music position the system will perform a at frequency response. When on the Vocal selection, the speaker will increase the mid-high frequency range to enhance speech intelligibility.

Tuned Dipolar Technology

Small conventional column loudspeakers arrays provide no significant vertical directivity control at lower frequencies due to their physical size. To better control the lower frequencies, the Tuned Dipolar Technology was developed to provide more consistent low frequency pattern control than other similar size systems. This can be useful in reducing the stimulation of resonant room modes at low frequencies.

The control is yours

The heart of the NEXT MATRIX column arrays is the internal processing board. This proprietary special circuitry takes care of the array optimization and allows the user to easily adjust the system behavior to meet the application requirements.

EXTENSION LINK PLATE

For the largest venues, where the high SPL and coverage uniformity are needed, the best option is to couple two M8 cabinets, one on top of the other, forming a 16 speakers array. To accomplish that task, an Extension Link Plate is provided as a speaker accessory.

One speaker, several options

A variety of accessories are available to provide linking, hanging, and wall or pole mounting.

Available in White

To fit your architectural needs, the M8 is also available in White.

MH 8.15 System

The MH 8.15 System is an Active 2-way system, integrating 2 HFA115s 15” active subwoofer to power the passive 2 Matrix M8.

Advanced Technology

The MATRIX M8 passive column array is composed of closely-spaced state of the art, 8×3” neodymium transducers housed in a stylish and yet sturdy aluminum/wood chassis for excellent Architectural Integration.