CDD/CDD-WR SeriesInstalled Sound

CDD12

12" Passive Coaxial Differential Dispersion On-wall Loudspeaker

CDD12 Loudspeaker - Black
CDD12 Loudspeaker - White
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The CDD12 is a compact, passive two-way system designed for installations that require high output levels. Its high-specification 12” (300mm) LF /1” exit HF Coaxial Differential Dispersion driver delivers perfect sound across the audience over medium-throw distances.

Features

  • Compact, CDD™ passive two-way system
  • Coaxial Differential Dispersion™ technology
  • Elegant birch plywood enclosure
  • User-rotatable coaxial drive unit
  • Vertical and horizontal mounting options
  • Screw-free perforated steel grille
  • 8Ω nominal impedance
  • Discreet mounting accessories
  • Integral inserts for eyebolt suspension
  • Black or white standard colour options

Applications

  • Live Music Clubs and Bars
  • Nightclubs
  • Bars and Restaurants
  • Museums and AV Spaces
  • Convention Centres
  • Hotels
  • Retail Outlets
  • Leisure Centres
  • Houses of Worship

The Coaxial Differential Dispersion technology employed in the CDD12 delivers more consistent audience coverage than systems with fixed X° x Y° coverage patterns — projecting relatively more output to the rear of the audience, while having wide horizontal coverage close-up. 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. Improving on conventional coaxial designs, which can suffer from high-frequency beaming, the driver features a static waveguide that merges seamlessly with the unique cone shape — maintaining the dispersion pattern out to very high frequencies.

The LF driver has a 2.5” (65mm) voice coil and efficient motor with an aluminium demodulating ring to minimise distortion, while the HF driver utilises a 1.75” (44mm) polyimide diaphragm and features a low-compression phase-plug to reduce non-linearity.

The visually-distinctive birch plywood enclosure can be used in either horizontal (landscape) or vertical (portrait) orientation, with rotation of the driver easily accomplished by removing the screw-free, protective grille. The curved shape of the CDD12 allows it to be surface-mounted close to a wall via an optional wall bracket or suspended from a ceiling by eyebolts or a horizontal yoke option.

Finished in black (RAL9005) or white (RAL9016) as standard, the CDD12 can be supplied in any RAL colour to order.

A full-range, passive two-way system, the CDD12 should be used with a compatible controller with appropriate limiter settings to provide system protection.

When used with the DX4.0 controller or an iKON amplifier, there now enhanced DSP and FIR based pre-sets to deliver the absolute maximum performance and fidelity while limiter settings protect the integrity of the system.

Specification
TYPECompact, high-output, Coaxial Differential Dispersion passive two-way system
FREQUENCY RESPONSE (5)62Hz-20kHz ± 3dB, -10dB @ 50Hz
DRIVERLF: 12” (300mm)/2.5” (63.5mm) voice coil, long excursion, shared ferrite motor with HF
HF: 1” (25mm) exit/1.7” (44mm) voice coil, polyimide dome compression driver
RATED POWER (2)300W AES, 1200W peak
SENSITIVITY (8)97dB
MAXIMUM SPL (9)122dB continuous, 128dB peak
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE
DISPERSION (-6dB)110˚-60˚ horizontal, 60˚ vertical (user-rotatable)
CROSSOVER1.9kHz passive
ENCLOSURE38 litre, birch plywood
FINISHBlack or white textured paint
PROTECTIVE GRILLEBlack or white perforated steel with scrim cloth backing
CONNECTORSLow profile 20A push-lock
PIN CONNECTIONSLeft to right: Input+, Input -, Link -, Link+
FITTINGS6 x M8 inserts for wall bracket
10 x M8 fly points
DIMENSIONS(W) 360mm x (H) 560mm x (D) 350mm
(W) 14.17ins x (H) 22.05ins x (D) 13.78ins
WEIGHT19kg (41.89 lbs)
Architectural Specs
Martin Audio CDD12

The loudspeaker shall be a passive, two-way system ultilising Coaxial Differential Dispersion technology. Its transducers shall consist of a reflex-loaded 12” low frequency driver and a coaxially-mounted 1” exit high frequency compression driver loaded by a static waveguide that merges with moving waveguides added to the cone of the low frequency driver to define the HF horn geometry.

The coaxial driver shall be user-rotatable to enable vertical or horizontal operation as required by the application. Horizontal dispersion shall vary from 110° to 60° and vertical dispersion shall be 60°. The on-axis frequency response shall be 62Hz-20kHz +/- 3dB and the loudspeaker shall produce a maximum SPL of 128dB peak calculated at 1 metre. Power handling shall be 300W AES, 1200W peak. Rated impedance shall be 8 ohms.

The input connector shall be a low-profile 20A push-lock type. Low and high frequency sections shall be integrated by an internal 1.9kHz passive network. For optimal performance the loudspeaker shall be operated in conjunction with a dedicated electronic controller.

The enclosure shall be made from birch plywood and fitted with threaded inserts for wall and ceiling mounting. The drivers shall be protected by a perforated steel grille with scrim cloth backing.

Dimensions (W x H x D) shall be 360mm x 560mm x 350mm (14.17ins x 22.05ins x 13.78ins). Weight shall be 19kg (41.89 lbs).

The loudspeaker shall be the Martin Audio CDD12.

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