Martin Audio CDDLIVE15 15" 2-Way Active Speaker with 1.4" HF Unit Black

Description:

The CDD-LIVE 15 is a self-powered two-way system designed for professional live applications and installations that demand the ultimate in sonic performance from a single enclosure. Its powerful Coaxial Differential Dispersion driver comprises a 15” (380mm)/3” (75mm) voice coil LF driver and a 1.4” (35mm) exit HF compression driver with a 3” (75mm) pure titanium diaphragm. With a maximum SPL of 132dB peak at 1 metre, it is the ideal solution for medium-scale touring, theatre and portable live sound applications, as well as premium installations and stage monitor use.

With wide coverage close-up, the Coaxial Differential Dispersion technology employed in the CDD-LIVE 15 delivers more consistent audience coverage than systems with fixed X° x Y° coverage patterns, and its innovative CDD driver 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 15 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 15 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 15 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 yoke or universal bracket with a wide range of up and down tilt angles.

Features:

High-power, 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
Applications
Live sound reinforcement
Theatre sound
Corporate AV events
Fixed installations in concert halls, ballrooms and HoW
Stage monitor and sidefill
Bars and clubs

Specifications:

General
TYPE:    High-output, Coaxial Differential Dispersion powered two-way system
FREQUENCY RESPONSE (3):    55Hz – 20kHz ±3dB, -10dB @ 45Hz
INPUT SENSITIVITY:    - 30dBu for 100dB SPL
MAXIMUM SPL (2):    126dB continuous / 132dB peak
DISPERSION:    110˚-80˚ horizontal, 60˚ vertical (user-rotatable)
CROSSOVER:    1.5kHz 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
Driver
LF: 15” (380mm)/3” (75mm) voice coil, long excursion, shared ferrite motor system with HF
HF: 1.4” (36mm) exit/3” (75mm) voice coil, titanium dome compression driver
Network
CONNECTORS:    2x Neutrik ® Ethercon RJ45
PROTOCOL:    TCP/IP and UDP/IP
Amplifier
TYPE:    2 channel switch-mode, class D
PEAK OUTPUT POWER:    2500W total  |  2000W LF, 500W HF
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:    160W
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  |  Single pocket handle  |  Optional weather protection cowl
IP RATING:    IP24 factory option available
DIMENSIONS:    (W) 427mm x (H) 696mm x (D) 422mm  |  (W) 16.81in x (H) x 27.42in (D) 16.61in
WEIGHT:    37kg (81.4lbs) excluding Transit cover
ACCESSORIES:    Transit Cover   |  Optional wall, yoke and universal brackets
Notes
(1) Measured on-axis in free space (4π space) at 2 metres, then referred to 1 metre
(2) Measured in free space at 1 metre with a tone burst signal
(3) Measured on-axis on ground plane (2π space) at 2 metres, then referred to 1 metre
(4) Measured in half-space at 1 metre with a tone burst signal