Used Martin Audio W8LMi
Used Martin Audio W8LMi units are compact, three-way line array elements purpose-built for small and medium fixed installations such as theatres and indoor venues. The second-hand W8LMi shares its acoustic components and construction with the touring W8LM, housed in a flying system tailored for permanent rigging. Scroll down to browse the used Martin Audio W8LMi listings currently available.
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Martin Audio W8LMi specifications
| Brand | Martin Audio |
| Segment | Audio |
About the Martin Audio W8LMi
The Martin Audio W8LMi is a compact, three-way line array element designed for small and medium fixed installations. It features a Hybrid dual 8-inch (200mm) LF and MF configuration alongside twin 1-inch (25mm) HF horns, delivering consistent 100-degree horizontal mid and HF pattern control. The cabinet supports passive or bi-amp operation at 12 ohm system impedance, allowing up to four cabinets per amplifier channel. An integral rigging system with variable splay angles carries a 7:1 safety factor for arrays of up to 12 cabinets, and is compatible with the W8LM flying frame and lifting bar. The W8LMi also works with Display array optimisation software and a range of loudspeaker management preset files.
Martin Audio W8LMi — buyer FAQs
What is the Martin Audio W8LMi and what is it designed for?
The Martin Audio W8LMi is a compact, three-way line array element built specifically for small and medium fixed installations such as theatres and indoor venues. It shares its acoustic components and construction with the touring W8LM but is housed in a flying system engineered for permanent rigging environments rather than temporary touring deployments.
Who makes the W8LMi and how does it relate to the broader Martin Audio range?
The W8LMi is made by Martin Audio, a British professional loudspeaker manufacturer based in High Wycombe, England and part of the Focusrite Group since 2019. Within the Martin Audio range it sits as the fixed-installation counterpart to the touring W8LM, sharing the same acoustic components while adding a custom integral flying system suited to permanent venues.
What are the key technical specifications of the W8LMi?
The W8LMi uses a Hybrid dual 8-inch LF and MF driver configuration alongside twin 1-inch HF horns, with sensitivity rated at 100 dB (LF and MF) and 106 dB (HF) at 1W, 1m per cabinet. It delivers consistent 100-degree horizontal pattern control across mid and high frequencies, operates at 12 ohm system impedance in passive or bi-amp mode, and allows up to four cabinets per amplifier channel.
How does the W8LMi's rigging system work and how many cabinets can be flown together?
The W8LMi includes an integral flying system with variable splay angles, rated at a 7:1 safety factor for arrays of up to 12 cabinets. It is compatible with the W8LM flying frame and lifting bar. The cabinet also works with Display array optimisation software and loudspeaker management preset files covering a wide variety of configurations.
What should I check when buying a used second-hand W8LMi?
Inspect the condition of the LF, MF and HF drivers, verify the integrity of the integral flying hardware and splay angle mechanisms, and confirm whether the unit is configured for passive or bi-amp operation. Check that any preset files or software licences for Display array optimisation are transferable. Used listings on this page each carry a 21-day warranty covering major functional faults; full details are in the buying guide at 10kused.com/used-av-equipment-guide/.
