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CDD-LIVE 12

12" Powered Coaxial Differential Dispersion Portable Loudspeaker

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The CDD-LIVE 12 is a high-performance, self-powered system designed for professional applications that require high output levels and exceptional fidelity from a very compact enclosure. With a peak output capability of 128dB at 1 metre, it is the ideal solution for a multitude of premium stand-alone and distributed sound reinforcement requirements — from touring, theatre and portable live sound, to concert hall and HoW installations, AV events and stage monitor use.

Features

  • Compact, 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 infill
  • Bars and clubs

Featuring a high-specification 12” (300mm) LF/1” (25mm) exit HF Coaxial Differential Dispersion driver, it delivers more consistent audience coverage than a conventional system with a fixed X° x Y° coverage pattern and has wide 110° horizontal coverage close-up. The innovative CDD technology also 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 wall-bracket, yoke or universal bracket with a wide range of up and down tilt angles.

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Specification
Acoustics
TYPE Compact, Coaxial Differential Dispersion powered two-way system
FREQUENCY
RESPONSE (1)
62Hz – 20kHz ±3dB, -10dB @ 50Hz
DRIVER LF: 12” (300mm)/2.5” (63.5mm) voice coil, long excursion, shared ferrite motor system with HF
HF: 1” (25mm) exit/1.7” (44mm) voice coil, polyimide dome compression driver
INPUT SENSITIVITY -30dBu for 100dB SPL
MAXIMUM SPL (2) 122dB continuous / 128dB peak
DISPERSION 110˚-60˚ 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
Network
CONNECTORS 2xNeutrik® Ethercon
PROTOCOL TCP/IP and UDP/IP
Amplifier
TYPE 2 channel switch-mode, class D,
Bridged Tied Load + 1 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 550W
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
Two side pocket handles
Optional weather protection cowl
IP RATING IP24 factory option available
DIMENSIONS (W) 359mm x (H) 580mm x (D) 373mm
(W) 14.13in x (H) 22.83in x (D) 14.69in
WEIGHT 28kg (61.6lbs) excluding Transit cover
ACCESSORIES Transit Cover
Optional wall, yoke and universal brackets
Architectural Specs
Martin Audio CDD-LIVE 12

The loudspeaker shall be a self-powered 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 at 1 metre.

The loudspeaker shall incorporate a two-channel Class D amplifier module which shall deliver a total of 2500W peak output to the transducers and include onboard DSP and networking capabilities for remote control and monitoring. The loudspeaker shall be Dante™ enabled for Audio over IP. Its power supply shall employ Power Factor Correction and operate from 100-240V, 50-60Hz AC.

Audio connectors shall be male and female XLR type and the AC power connector shall be a Neutrik® Powercon True1. Network connectors shall be Neutrik® Ethercon RJ45 type.

The loudspeaker enclosure shall be constructed from multi-laminate plywood with a textured polyurea coating. The drivers shall be protected by a perforated steel grille with scrim cloth backing and the enclosure shall be fitted with a pole-mount socket and threaded inserts for mounting accessories.

An IP24 rating version with a rain cowl shall be available as a factory option.

Dimensions (W x H x D) shall be 359mm x 580mm x 373mm (14.1in x 22.8in x 14.7in). Weight shall be 28kg (61.6lbs).

The loudspeaker shall be the Martin Audio CDD-LIVE 12.

Technical Drawings & 3D Models
Martin AudioCDD-LIVE 12 Tech Drawing

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Technical Drawings for CDD-LIVE 12

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3D SketchUp Models for CDD-LIVE 12

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Revit File 

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Accessories
HTKCT05.M8 Eye Bolt8mm
HTKCT05.M8 Eye Bolt8mm

HTKCT05

M8 Eye Bolt
8mm

WB10/12B / WB10/12W.Wall Bracket,available in black or white
WB10/12B / WB10/12W.Wall Bracket,available in black or white

WB10/12B / WB10/12W

Wall Bracket,
available in black or white

ASF20046.Universal bracket forCDD-LIVE12, DD12 and XD12
ASF20046.Universal bracket forCDD-LIVE12, DD12 and XD12

ASF20046

Universal bracket for
CDD-LIVE12, DD12 and XD12

CDDLYA12B.Yoke Assembly for XD12,DD12, CDD-LIVE 12
CDDLYA12B.Yoke Assembly for XD12,DD12, CDD-LIVE 12

CDDLYA12B

Yoke Assembly for XD12,
DD12, CDD-LIVE 12

ASF20045.Pole mountadaptor
ASF20045.Pole mountadaptor

ASF20045

Pole mount
adaptor

ASF20071.Wind-uptelescopic pole
ASF20071.Wind-uptelescopic pole

ASF20071

Wind-up
telescopic pole

CDDLRK-12.CDD-LIVE 12rain cowl
CDDLRK-12.CDD-LIVE 12rain cowl

CDDLRK-12

CDD-LIVE 12
rain cowl

CDDLTC12.Transit Coverfor CDD-LIVE 12
CDDLTC12.Transit Coverfor CDD-LIVE 12

CDDLTC12

Transit Cover
for CDD-LIVE 12

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