Martin Audio Announces FlexPoint and More New Products for
Premier Market
The FlexPoint series covers a vast range of professional applications, from live sound
reinforcement, theatre sound and corporate AV to distributed sound systems and immersive
environments.
In an online special event presentation, Martin Audio has announced nine new products
including the
portable series, FlexPoint, primarily targeting the premier rental market.
With state-of-the-art acoustic design and technical innovations throughout, the FlexPoint series
sets a new benchmark in performance and versatility for compact, standalone loudspeakers. FlexPoint
systems deliver the very highest quality sound to match the expectations of prestige venues and
top-flight touring artists, while their passive two-way configuration heeds the need to reduce
running costs and amplifier count.
Comprising five models-all with highly flexible deployment-the FlexPoint series covers a vast range
of professional applications, from live sound reinforcement, theatre sound and corporate AV to
distributed sound systems and immersive environments. From the miniature FP4 to the powerful FP15,
FlexPoint loudspeakers are compact and discreet - providing ultimate clarity, detail and coverage at
all sound levels without affecting sight lines or detracting from venue architecture.
Coaxial point source technology lies at the heart of FlexPoint systems, delivering smoother and more
consistent response off-axis than traditional two-way systems. But Martin Audio has gone further
with exemplary dispersion patterns by incorporating a two-stage waveguide within the magnet
structure. This waveguide maintains wide constant horizontal coverage out to very high frequencies,
while the perimeter of the cone acts as the horn mouth, enabling pattern control to a lower
frequency. Drivers can also be rotated without the need for any tools increasing their deployment
options and ease of use out on the road.
FlexPoint Systems can be used in conjunction with SX series subwoofers to extend low-frequency
performance and impact, and it was this range that also saw two new additions announced. The SX115
is a single 15" subwoofer and the SX215 is a double 15" subwoofer, both models allowing for
pole-mounting of a FlexPoint system. This now means that the SX series comprises a single and double
10", 12", 15" and 18" as well as a cardioid 15" and 18" and the ultimate subwoofer performance of
the Hybrid® horn/reflex loaded SXH218.
Finally, in keeping with the name, FlexPoint systems support a flexible electronics package. For the
optimum sound performance, Martin Audio iKON amplifiers with onboard DSP are recommended. However,
and primarily for larger installations, Martin Audio VIA amplifiers in conjunction with a DX4.0
system controller are compatible. Then, for smaller installations utilising FP4, FP6, and
FP8, a
combination of VIA amplifiers and the newly announced DX0.4 or DX0.6 controller are a
cost-effective
option. The DX0.4 is a 2-input, 4-output controller, while the DX0.6 is 2-input, 6-output.
All nine products will start shipping no later than June, but some products will be available
earlier.
Dom Harter, managing director, summed up by saying, "Alongside Wavefront Precision optimised line
arrays and TORUS constant curvature arrays, the exciting FlexPoint series completes a trio of
premium loudspeaker categories, our finest live sound offering in the company's history, delivering
the Martin Audio signature sound experience for everything from an intimate gig to the largest of
festivals. The addition of the two new SX subwoofers also completes a full complement of low-end
solutions, while the two new controllers provide additional flexibility and cost efficiency when
required."