Name: CDD-LIVE 8
Rating: 4.7 (23 reviews)

The CDD-LIVE 8 is an ultra-compact, self-powered, two-way system featuring an 8” (200mm) LF/1” (25mm) exit HF Coaxial Differential Dispersion driver which can be easily rotated for horizontal or vertical orientation. Its small size gives no indication of its high output capability and exceptional fidelity. As a stand-alone loudspeaker, it has a multitude of professional applications — from small-medium scale sound reinforcement, AV presentations and HoW to distributed systems, frontfill/infill and use as a micro stage monitor.

Features

Ultra-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 sidefill
Bars and clubs
Frontfill/infill

With wide coverage close-up, the Coaxial Differential Dispersion technology employed in the CDD-LIVE 8 delivers more consistent audience coverage than systems with fixed X° x Y° coverage patterns, and 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.

A self-powered system, the CDD-LIVE 8 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 1000W LF + 300W 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 8 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 8 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	Ultra-Compact, Coaxial Differential Dispersion powered two-way system
FREQUENCY RESPONSE (1)	70Hz – 20kHz ±3dB, -10dB @ 50Hz
DRIVER	LF: 8” (200mm)/2” (50mm) voice coil, long excursion, shared ferrite motor system with HF HF: 1” (25mm) exit/1.4” (38mm) voice coil, polyimide dome compression driver
INPUT SENSITIVITY	-26dBu for 100dB SPL
MAXIMUM SPL (2)	117dB continuous / 123dB peak
DISPERSION	110˚-80˚ horizontal, 60˚ vertical (user-rotatable)
CROSSOVER	2.3kHz Active LR8 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	2x Neutrik ® Ethercon RJ45
PROTOCOL	TCP/IP and UDP/IP
Amplifier
TYPE	2 channel switch-mode, class D
PEAK OUTPUT POWER	1300W total 1000W LF, 300W 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 Single pocket handle Optional weather protection cowl
IP RATING	IP24 factory option available
DIMENSIONS	(W) 258mm x (H) 428mm x (D) 254mm (W) 10.16in x (H) 16.85in x (D) 10.00in
WEIGHT	14kg (30.8lbs) excluding Transit cover
ACCESSORIES	Transit Cover Optional wall, yoke and universal brackets

Architectural Specs

Martin Audio CDD-LIVE 8

The loudspeaker shall be a self-powered two-way system ultilising Coaxial Differential Dispersion technology. Its transducers shall consist of a reflex-loaded 8” 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 80° and vertical dispersion shall be 60°. The on-axis frequency response shall be 70Hz-20kHz +/- 3dB and the loudspeaker shall produce a maximum SPL of 123dB peak at 1 metre.

The loudspeaker shall incorporate a two-channel Class D amplifier module which shall deliver a total of 1300W 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 258mm x 428mm x 254mm (10.2in x 16.8in x 10.0in). Weight shall be 14kg (30.8lbs).

The loudspeaker shall be the Martin Audio CDD-LIVE 8.

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