Martin Audio XE500, 15 inch 2-Way High Power Passive Stage Monitor

Martin Audio XE500, 15 inch 2-Way High Power Passive Stage Monitor

Utilizing Coaxial Differential Dispersion technology, the XE500’s horizontal coverage varies from 60° directly over the monitor, narrowing to 30° further back. This not only maintains the sound level and balance independent of distance from the monitor, but it also produces a well-contained coverage ‘corridor’ at head-height. A patent-pending, contour-molded static third waveguide greatly increases the effective size of the horn mouth to extend pattern control down to 500Hz, reducing sound spill outside the ‘corridor’. The Martin Audio XE500 enclosure is made from multi-laminate birch ply, with integral ergonomic handles and finished with a hard-wearing paint. A strong, perforated steel grille with an acoustically transparent cloth backing provides protection for the Coaxial Differential Dispersion driver, while molded feet on the base prevent movement onstage with additional rubber feet on the side panels providing added protection if the monitor is upended when carrying.

Frontal reflex ports coupled with the floor to increase LF output and inbuilt risers can be used to increase the monitoring angle. Easy to maneuver, its exceptional performance and ‘corridor’ coverage make the Martin Audio XE500 the new definitive, high SPL stage monitor. XE Series monitors are designed as a complete system with the iK42 4-channel Class D Amplifier, offering a unique combination of power and audio performance seamlessly combined with advanced DSP, proprietary VU-NET™ software control, and Dante™ digital audio networking. State of the art components and a finely optimized design results in generous power reserves that ensures the pristine sound quality is maintained even under the most extreme conditions. As well as maximizing the capability of the monitor, this ensures that the monitor engineer and artist can be confident that they will experience this same high level of consistent performance from an XE monitor anywhere in the world.

Martin Audio XE500 Main Features

• Very high-SPL, compact two-way stage monitor
• Coaxial ‘point source’ performance
• Differential Dispersion™ technology for consistent coverage
• Defined, rectangular coverage plane at head-height
• Complete system with iK42 for consistently high performance
• Visually-appealing, low-profile plywood enclosures
• Built-in risers for steeper monitor angle when required
• Side panel rubber feet for extra protection when up-ended
• Easy to carry and maneuver
• M8 rigging inserts