The Blackline X8 is an ultra-compact passive two-way system with an 8” (200mm)/2” (50mm) voice coil LF driver and a 1” (25mm) HF driver mounted on a 90° x 50° horn which can be easily rotated for horizontal or vertical orientation, depending on venue requirements. Its very small size gives no indication of its high output capability.
 
As a stand-alone loudspeaker, it has a multitude of professional applications — from distributed sound reinforcement, HoW and AV events to frontfill/infill and use as a micro stage monitor. Complemented by a BlacklineX subwoofer, it is the ideal, simple-to-use system for portable applications and installations which call for an unobtrusive system that can deliver pristine sound over short and medium throw distances.
The Blackline X8 is constructed from plywood and fitted with a screw-free steel grille, M8 inserts for wall brackets and eyebolt suspension, plus a pole-mount socket with a removable bung that maintains clean lines in install applications. Finished in black textured paint.
 
A full-range passive two-way system, the X8 may be used without a controller. However, the EQ and limiter functions of a controller such as the Martin Audio DX0.4 or DX0.6 will maximise its capabilities and provide crossover functions when used with a subwoofer such as the X115, X118 or X210.
 
Features
Ultra-Compact passive two-way system
Symmetrical multi-angle plywood enclosure
User-rotatable 90° x 50° horn
Vertical and horizontal orientation
Screw-free, cloth-backed perforated steel grille
Integral ergonomic handle
Pole-mount bung maintains clean lines
8Ω nominal impedance
Twin NL4 connectors
Flexible mounting options via M8 inserts
 
Applications
Portable sound reinforcement
Live music clubs
Bars and restaurants
Nightclubs
Unobtrusive stage monitoring
Corporate AV events and conferences
Weddings and parties
Main PA infill
Secondary stages at festivals
HoW, leisure centres and retail outlets
 
TYPE
Ultra-Compact, passive two-way system
FREQUENCY RESPONSE (5)
70Hz-20kHz ± 3dB, -10dB @ 60Hz
DRIVER
LF: 8” (200mm)/2” (50mm) voice coil, ferrite motor system
HF: 1” (25mm) exit/1” (25mm) voice coil, polyimide dome compression driver
RATED POWER (2)
200W AES, 800W peak
SENSITIVITY (8)
92dB
MAXIMUM SPL (9)
115dB continuous, 121dB peak
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE
8Ω
DISPERSION (-6dB)
90° H x 50° V (user-rotatable)
CROSSOVER
2.9kHz passive
ENCLOSURE
Multi-angle birch/poplar ply
FINISH
Black textured paint
PROTECTIVE GRILLE
Black perforated steel with scrim cloth backing
CONNECTORS
2 x NL4 type
PIN CONNECTIONS (INPUT)
1+/1-
PIN CONNECTIONS (LINK)
1+/- to 1+/-
FITTINGS
13 x M8, 6 x M6 inserts, pole-mount socket, 1 x pocket handle
DIMENSIONS
(W) 257mm x (H) 422mm x (D) 243mm
(W) 10.1ins x (H) 16.6ins x (D) 9.6ins
WEIGHT
8kg (17.6lbs)
ACCESSORIES
Wall bracket, eyebolts