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WATERLOO, ON –– Martin Audio has announced the W8L "Longbow," a new version of the Wavefront W8L line array systems. Features of the system include: Three-way line array element; Horn-loaded 15-inch LF, 1m (single cabinet); Twin 8-inch mid-horn, 1m (single cabinet); Quad 1-inch HF horn, 1m (single cabinet); ViewPoint software; factory controller presets; compatibility with W8LS; compatibility WLX, WSX, WS218X. Martin Audio also recently unveiled its new range of LE stage monitors, the LE2100, LE1500 and LE1200.

The LE2100 is a three-way bi-amp only, differential dispersion stage monitor designed for large-stage applications where maximum SPL is required. It features twin 12-inch (300mm) low frequency drivers, a unique 6.5-inch (165mm) midrange device and a 1-inch (25mm) exit compression driver mounted on a differential dispersion horn.

The LE1500 features a 15-inch (380mm) low frequency drive unit and a 1.4-inch (35mm) exit compression driver mounted on a differential dispersion horn.

Finally, the Martin Audio LE1200 features a 12-inch (300mm) low frequency drive unit and a 1.4-inch (35mm) exit compression driver mounted on a differential dispersion horn.

Lastly, Martin Audio recently celebrated 35 years in loudspeaker design and manufacturing.

Commenting on this milestone in the company's history, managing director David Bissett-Powell stated, "I knew David Martin back in the early days and we continued a relationship right up until his untimely death. I think he'd be quite proud of how the company has progressed and the team that we've built over the last 15 years.

"Every morning when I enter our facility I pass the bronze bust of David Martin in our entrance lobby and never fail to think that his initial passion is what started this whole business 35 years ago."

For more information visit www.martin-audio.com.