Martin Audio announced that it has been awarded a United Kingdom Patent for the waveguide in its XE Series stage monitors, a series comprised of the XE300 and XE500.
Specifically, the patent covers the use of Martin Audio’s differential dispersion coaxial drive units and the continuation of their waveguide shape to form the baffle as seen in the XE monitors to achieve the desired high-frequency coverage. The geometry of the static high-frequency horn, the low-frequency cone/moving waveguides, and the static baffle combine to form a single horn.
The technology is designed to allow artists to stand directly over the monitor or further back without significant changes in SPL or tonal balance. It’s also intended to produce the optimal coverage pattern over a listening plane at head-height and help to contain the sound within that region.
The now-patented contour-molded static third waveguide increases the size of the horn mouth to maintain pattern control downwards and avoid spill outside the desired coverage area. Its rolled contour reduces diffraction and further improves pattern consistency at the lower end of the high-frequency passband.
Managing director Dom Harter states, “Even though XE monitors were introduced in 2017, it always takes time to secure a patent, but we’re delighted that our continuing innovation has once again been recognized and I couldn’t be prouder of our R&D team.”
Go here for more specifics about the XE Series of stage monitors.
