Martin Audio has announced a significant update of its Blackline Series of professional loudspeakers, called BlacklineQ.
The nine-strong product range comsists of passive two-way point source loudspeakers, all-new column speakers and a suite of subwoofers. The entire series is suitable for portable or install applications, such as portable sound reinforcement for live sound, theatre, DJs and corporate events; unobtrusive stage monitoring; and permanent installation in clubs, hospitality venues, conference rooms and houses of worship.
For the first time in its class, both full-range two-way point source systems and column speakers feature Differential Dispersion horns, which enable wider, more consistent coverage with less energy directed to the ceiling.
For the four point source speakers (designated Q8, Q10, Q12 and Q15), each symmetrical, multi-angle full-range passive wooden enclosure can be easily deployed in horizontal or vertical deployment, with comprehensive mounting options—including wall brackets, yokes, eyebolt suspension and pole-mounts. A pole-mount cover provides a clean, streamlined appearance when the mount is not in use.
BlacklineQ also marks Martin Audio’s debut in column speaker design with the two-way passive QC44 and QC26 offering products for both portable and fixed use, suitable for speech and musical content. The speakers are finished with hard wearing black or white paint, and complemented by comprehensive mounting options.
Finally, BlacklineQ includes a trio of passive subwoofers, comprising the Q210 (2x10-in), Q118 (1x18-in) and Q218 (2x18-in), which extend low-frequency performance across the series. The enclosures are constructed from durable plywood and feature slot ports for efficiency in design while reducing noise turbulence. Each enclosure includes an M20 35mm (1.4-in) pole-mount fitting for seamless integration with all loudspeakers in the series.
In addition, the link out socket is positioned at the top of the cabinet, providing a discreet way to connect the cable for a BlacklineQ loudspeaker on a pole. Finished in hard wearing black paint as standard, the Q210 is also available in white to match the white BlacklineQ column loudspeakers.