Martin Audio Blackline Q8 Passive 1 x 8" PA Speaker - Black

As a stand-alone loudspeaker, Blackline Q8 offers exceptional versatility across a wide range of professional applications — from distributed sound reinforcement and houses of worship to AV events, front-fill/in-fill duties, and even as a compact stage monitor.

When paired with a BlacklineQ subwoofer, it becomes a simple yet powerful system ideal for portable use or fixed installations requiring an unobtrusive solution capable of delivering pristine sound over short to medium throw distances.

Q8 is constructed from durable plywood and finished in a tough black textured paint. It features a screw-fixed steel grille, M6 inserts for wall brackets, M8 inserts for yokes or eyebolt suspension, and a pole-mount socket with a removable cover to maintain clean lines in installed applications.

This full-range, passive two-way system is recommended to be used with a processor and amplifier, or a combined amplifier-processor unit, such as a DX processor and VIA amplifier, or an iKON combined amplifier and processor.

Ultra-Compact passive two-way system
Symmetrical multi-angle plywood enclosure
Peak SPL of 121dB (127dB with crest factor 4)
User-rotatable Differential Dispersion horn
Dispersion: 90°–110° horizontal × 50° vertical
Vertical and horizontal orientation
Screw-tight, cloth-backed perforated steel grille
Integrated ergonomic handle made from recycled ABS
Pole-mount cover maintains clean lines
8Ω nominal impedance
Two NL4 connectors
Flexible mounting options via M8 inserts

Type Ultra-compact, passive two-way loudspeaker
Frequency response [1] 67 Hz – 17 kHz ± 3 dB, -10 db @ 51 Hz
Driver (LF) 8” (200 mm) with 2” (50 mm) voice coil, ferrite motor system
Driver (HF) 1" (25 mm) exit compression driver with 1" (25 mm) voice coil, PETP dome
Rated power [2] 200 W AES, 800 W peak
Required electronics Processor and amplifier, or a combined amplifier-processor unit
Recommended electronics DX0.4, DX0.6 or DX4.0 system processor and VIA amplifier, or iKON amplifier-processor
Sensitivity [3] 92 dB
MAXIMUM SPL [3] 115 dB continuous, 121 dB peak, 127 dB peak with crest factor 4
Nominal impedance 8 ohm
Dispersion Dispersion: 90°–110° (horizontal) × 50° (vertical)
User-rotatable Differential Dispersion horn
Crossover 3 kHz passive
Enclosure Symmetrical multi-angle plywood
Finish Black textured paint
Protective grille Black perforated steel grille with scrim cloth backing
Connectors 2 x NL4 connectors
Pin connections (input) 1+/1–
Pin connections (link) 1+/1– to 1+/1– and 2+/2– to 2+/2–
Fittings 15 x M8 inserts, 6 x M6 inserts for wall bracket
1 x pocket handle made from recycled ABS
Pole-mount socket with removable cover
Dimensions (W) 236 mm x (H) 500 mm x (D) 250 mm
(W) 9.3 in x (H) 19.7 in x (D) 9.8 in
Weight 10.1 kg (22.3 lbs)