Martin Audio LE100 12-Inch Passive Coaxial Differential Dispersion Stage Monitor

The LE100 is an extremely compact, two-way passive monitor. It features a 12” (300mm) LF /1” (25mm) exit HF Coaxial Differential Dispersion driver to distribute sound evenly over the listening plane. The LF driver section has a 2.5” (65mm) voice coil and an efficient motor system with an aluminum demodulating ring to minimize distortion. The coaxial HF driver utilizes a 1.75” (44mm) polyimide dome and features a low-compression phase-plug to reduce non-linearity associated with overly-high compression ratios.

The unique Coaxial Differential Dispersion technology employed in the LE100 produces a horizontal coverage pattern which varies from a wide 110° directly over the monitor, reducing to 60° further back. This tapering produces a near-rectangular coverage plane at head-height to maintain the sound level and balance independent of distance from the monitor.

The LE100 enclosure is constructed from durable plywood and is finished with a durable black textured paint. Ergonomic pocket handles assist handling and a strong, perforated steel grille with an acoustically transparent cloth backing provides driver protection. Molded feet prevent movement onstage and protect the base of the monitor from scratches.

As well as use as a stage monitor, the LE100 offers a range of flexible deployment options. It can be inverted and used as a pole-mounted side fill or sound reinforcement system without the need to rotate the drive unit, or combined with a Martin Audio subwoofer as a drum fill. A removable pole-mount bung maintains clean lines in stage monitor guise while a total of five NL4 connectors at the front, base and in each handle, pocket satisfy a wide variety of user configurations.

Key Features

• Compact, two-way stage monitor
• Coaxial ‘point-source’ performance
• Differential Dispersion technology for consistent coverage
• Defined, near-rectangular coverage plane at head-height
• Low-profile plywood enclosure
• Integral pole-mount with removable bung
• M8 rigging inserts
• Multiple connectors for flexible deployment

Technical Specifications

TYPE
Two-way passive, Coaxial Differential Dispersion stage monitor
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
78Hz-20kHz ± 3dB, -10dB @ 58Hz
DRIVERS
LF: 12” (300mm)/2.5” (63.5mm) voice coil, long excursion, shared ferrite motor system with HF
HF: 1” (25mm) exit/1.7” (44mm) voice coil, polyimide dome compression driver
RATED POWER
300W AES, 1200W peak
SENSITIVITY
97dB
MAXIMUM SPL
129dB peak
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE
8Ω
DISPERSION (-6DB)
110°-60° horizontal, 60° vertical
CROSSOVER
1.6kHz passive
ENCLOSURE
Birch/poplar ply
FINISH
Black textured paint
PROTECTIVE GRILLE
Black perforated steel with scrim cloth backing
BAFFLE ANGLE
27˚
CONNECTORS
5 x NL4 type
PIN CONNECTIONS
1+/1-
FITTINGS
2 x pocket handles
Protective rubber feet on base and sides
4 x M8 inserts
Pole-mount socket
DIMENSIONS
(W) 490mm x (H) 302mm x (D) 472mm
(W) 19.3ins x (H) 11.9ins x (D) 18.6ins
DIMENSIONS INCL FEET
(W) 496mm x (H) 305mm x (D) 472mm
(W) 19.5ins x (H) 12.0ins x (D) 18.6ins
WEIGHT
18kg (39.7lbs)