Name: MSX
Rating: 4.7 (23 reviews)

Not available Separately. Available with MLA Mini Only

Amplification, networking and DSP are all housed in MLA Mini’s companion MSX Power Plant, which includes 9 channels of Class D amplification – 1 channel for itself, and 8 channels to provide cellular drive of up to 4 bi-amped MLA Mini enclosures. Crossover, delay and EQ functions are implemented by a combination of IIR and FIR filters.

MLA Mini arrays and MSX’s can be remotely controlled over the U-NET™ network from a laptop or wireless tablet running VU-NET control software. Small-scale systems – such as the configuration of 4 x MLA Minis and 1 x MSX – can be set up to plug-and-play without external control, with onboard presets recalled by a rear panel selector switch.

The MSX is the same width as the MLA Mini and can be integrated into flown arrays or ground-stacked separately. It features a 15" (380mm)/4" (100mm) voice coil, long-excursion driver reflex-loaded in a very compact enclosure.

For complete installation versatility, the power plant module itself can be rack- mounted and its sub-bass amplifier channel used to power either an MSX or an alternative Martin Audio 4 Ohm passive subwoofer. For ultimate sub-bass performance, the MLA Mini/MSX combination can be used with the powered DSX subwoofer.

Links

User guide Brochure Datasheet

Specification

Acoustical
TYPE	15” reflex loaded subwoofer
FREQUENCY RESPONSE (1)	50Hz-150Hz ± 3dB -10dB @ 42Hz
MAXIMUM SPL @ 1m	133dB continuous, 136dB peak (3)
Driver
	1 x 15” (380mm)/4” (100mm) voice coil, ultra-long excursion, high efficiency ferrite magnet
RATED POWER (2)
	800W AES, 3200W peak
MSX Dispersion
	Omnidirectional. Cardioid arrays possible, using multiple MSX enclosures
Audio input
CONNECTORS	Female XLR input, male XLR link output
ANALOGUE INPUT IMPEDANCE	20kΩ balanced to ground
MAXIMUM ANALOGUE INPUT LEVEL	6.15Vrms (+18dBu), over voltage protected
AES/EBU IMPEDANCE	110Ω balanced, receive and transmit termination
Internal Processing
	Multi-channel DSP, programmable via network 10 PEQ/shelving filters per channel Up to 48dB/Oct HPF and LPF FIR filtering on MLA Mini channels Up to 1 second of delay Limiters with amplifier output current monitoring
Network
CONNECTORS	IP68 rated 8-way, quick-release type
PROTOCOL	U-NET
Amplifier Module
TYPE	9 channel switch-mode, class D
PEAK OUTPUT POWER	7000W total 1400W MSX (or alternative 4 Ohm subwoofer) 700W MLA Mini LF x 4 700W MLA Mini HF x 4
CONNECTORS	2 x NL8 outputs to MLA Mini x 4
AVERAGE EFFICIENCY	85%
COOLING	2 x temperature controlled internal fans 1 x low-speed internal blower 2 x temperature controlled external fans
MAXIMUM AMBIENT TEMPERATURE	45°C (113°F) for full output
Power Supply
TYPE	Switch mode, fixed frequency with PFC
AC INPUT OPERATING RANGE	100 – 240V ~ AC, 50 – 60Hz
POWER FACTOR	> 0.95
CONSUMPTION	900W
MAINS CONNECTOR	Neutrik® Powercon True1
General
ENCLOSURE	Extensively braced multi-laminate birch-ply
FINISH	Textured black PU coating
PROTECTIVE GRILLE	Black HEX perforated steel
FITTINGS	Two skids on base, with mating channels on top M20 top-mounted thread plate for MLA Mini pole Integral flyware for suspension of up to 4 MSX Large bar handle on each side Two front-mounted latch plates for wheelboard Optional weather protection cowl
IP RATING	Indoor (without weather protection cowl) IP 25 (with weather protection cowl)
DIMENSIONS	(W) 500mm x (H) 510mm x (D) 575mm (675mm with vent flap open) (W) 19.7in x (H) 20.1in x (D) 22.6in (26.6in)
WEIGHT (ex. wheel-board)	58kg (128lbs) 65kg (143lbs) inc wheelboard

Architectural Specs

MSX

The loudspeaker shall be a self-powered subwoofer capable of being ground-stacked or flown. Its transducer shall be a 15” ultra-long excursion driver in a bass reflex enclosure.

The loudspeaker shall incorporate a Class D amplifier module with nine channels of amplification and DSP to drive itself and four external two-way loudspeakers, with which it will form a complete, self-powered arrayable system. The amplifier shall deliver a total of 3.2kW peak output and include networking capabilities to enable remote control and system monitoring. 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 Powercon True1.

The ground plane on-axis frequency response shall be 50Hz-150Hz +/- 3dB and the loudspeaker shall produce a maximum SPL of 136dB peak at 1 metre.

The loudspeaker enclosure shall be constructed from multi-laminate birch ply with a textured black polyurethane coating. The driver shall be protected by a perforated steel grille and the enclosure shall incorporate an integral rigging system to assemble an array suspended from a dedicated flying frame.

Dimensions excluding wheel-board (W x H x D) shall be 500mm x 510mm x 575mm (19.7in x 20.1in x 22.6in). Dimensions (W x H x D) excluding wheel-board with vent flap open shall be 500mm x 510mm x 675mm (19.7in x 20.1in x 26.6in). Weight shall be 58kg (128lbs).

The loudspeaker shall be the Martin Audio MSX.

Drawings

All information is Copyright. Martin Audio Ltd.

Technical Drawings for MSX

DWG PDF

3D SketchUp Models for MSX

none currently available

Revit File

none currently available

Accessories

Wheelboard / Transit Cover

ASF17025. - MSX Wheelboard & Transit Cover
ASF15027. - MSX Rain Cowl & Frame [*]

Hardware

ASF20055. - Transition Frame with Flying Pins (Single)
ASF20056. - Long ground stack bar (only 1 needed per stack)
ASF20057. - Short ground stack bar (only 1 needed per stack)
ASF20058. - MLA Mini Pole mount system (universal bracket & pole)
ASF20059. - MLA Mini Pole Mount System (Tilt Bracket & Pole)
ASF20051. - MLA Mini Universal Hanging Bracket
ASF20062. - MSX Ground-Stack Base-Plate
ASF20045. - 35mm Pole Adaptor for Universal Bracket
HAM09224. - Wind-up pole

Flight Cases

CAR00072. - MLA Mini Flight-Case (Holds 4 x MLA Mini)
CAR00073. - MLA Mini Grid Flight-Case
CAR00074. - MLA Mini Multi-Deployment Hardware Case

Electronics

HAM09223. - MSX Module rack-mount kit (sold in pairs only)
ASF17031. - MLA Merlin Rack - WiFi Enabled 110V & 230V
ASF17031. - MLA Merlin Rack. WiFi Enabled 110V & 230V
ASF20061. - MSX Rack Mount Amp Module (Includes Rack Mount Kit)
ASF20061. - MSX Rack Mount Amp Module *
ASF17034. - MLA Merlin Rack. WiFi Enabled 110V
ASF17032. - MLA Merlin Rack. Non WiFi Enabled 110 & 230V
ASF17035. - MLA Merlin Rack - Non WiFi Enabled 110V
ASF17011. - MLA Ruckus Wifi Front of House Rack
ASF17012. - MLA Ruckus Front Of House Rack 110v
ASF14017. - Panasonic Toughbook PC inc Accessories
ASF14004. - Leica Disto D8 Laser Distance Meter
ASF14012. - Leica DS510 Laser Disto

Cables / Networking

ASF14013. - USB to Ethernet Adaptor (ROW)
ASF14014. - USB to Ethernet Adaptor (USA)
PWA00040. - Network (U-NET) Cable 35m Belden 1305A
PWA00051. - Network (U-NET) Cable 5m Belden
PWA00038. - Network (U-NET) Cable 800mm
ASF12031. - MLA Mini Speaker Cable - 19 pin to 4 x NL4
ASF12030. - MLA Mini Speaker Cable. 19 pin to 4 x NL8
ASF12029. - MLA Mini Speaker Cable - 19 pin 15m Extension
ASF12002. - 6 Circuit Multi-way Cable 30m
ASF12025. - MSX 1.65m Power Cable set. With 2 x PowerCon and moulded Y-split to 1 x IP67 screw-type C-Form.
ASF12024. - MSX 2.15m Power cable set- 1 x PowerCon to 1 x IP67 (C-Form)
ASF12023. - 5m Power Cable Set. 1 x PowerCon to 1 x IP67 (C-Form)
ASF12026. - MLA Mini 3m Double Speaker Cable Set
PCX00043. - Unet (ODU female) to RJ45 female converter
ASF14016. - Ruckus WAP and Cable