Martin Audio Blackline X Powered Speakers | Review for Churches

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In this video, Jake gives his first impressions of the Martin Audio Blackline X Powered speakers.
0:00 Introduction
:40 First Weekend with the Speakers
1:24 Speaker Control Interface
3:11 Testing them at the new venue
3:12 Martin vs. QSC
4:51 Final Thoughts
6:47 Durability and Build Quality
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[@SLMEntertainment]

Always love seeing Martin Audio getting more use out in the wild!

[@soundfreak8892]

Yep you dont see martin audio in churches that often!

[@SLMEntertainment]

@@soundfreak8892 Actually I see tons of MLA, Wavefront Precision, and *especially* O-Line installed in churches all the time, but I meant it's great to see Martin getting brought more to the mainstream

[@carlosa8639]

What would you recommend for a 60x40 sanctuary but would be future proofed for 72x72 new sanctuary?

[@jeremyryannoel]

My father and I run an installation business, and managed to order four of the Blackline X 10’s for a church. They’re so killer!

[@arpadjszabo]

I feel your pain. We got our first digital board one week before the lockdown. :(

[@learnworshipguitar]

Hey Jake! Thanks so much for all your info and reviews! I have an odd question. What is the TV monitor stand brand you are using in this video at this Venue to hold up the TV?

[@MawngSoulSong]

How is Martin 12 inch compare to QSC k12 or K12.2 Hmmm

[@herbartkaphamthengo9978]

I like it how much for two whereby can get

[@Hilco1986]

Did you tried turbosound with ultranet? What is youre opinion about the iq or siena series if you did test them.

[@xerreonlikes]

maybe you could get a sponsor to send an engineering sample for an ankle upgrade for your pastor? just brainstorming...

[@helsinkioslo836]

sound test please

[@jadendorapalli9610]

I’d love to hear your thoughts on the Turbosound IQ speakers with the X32 and ultranet

[@berrietrippe]

We are using a pair of the IQ15 and IQ18B, they work really well!

[@soundfreak8892]

@@berrietrippe well yes but the woofers aren't from turbosound they are from berhinger... However in the turbosound sienna series it actually has turbosound woofers which is why it's a tad bit more expensive and more reliable!

[@jack3400]

Hello, thanks for the video. How do these compare to the meyers that you have now? My church needs a new PA, would you recommend us to get these martins or is there something else better?

[@evangelistokamaraymond1704]

How can I get one for my church

[@tonylancer7367]

I actually want to find out, are powered speakers the way to go? They look simple enough as they only need an XLR out (I think) from the board. These speakers are something I should look at, especially with churches that have a small budget, and usually buy cheap. Buy this and it lasts generations.

[@natee1972]

Price?

[@soundfreak8892]

Martin audio is pure quality! Martin audio and Qsc don't even go in the same sentence. Maybe something like Meyer sound and martin audio go in the same sentence.

[@soundfreak8892]

@yves boom Rcf and martin audio are in diffrent markets and two very diffrent technologies.. If you don't have money for martin audio get the Rcf for sure

[@MkvtA-sm1by]

Martin Audio Xp12 is cheaper than RCF nx32a

[@sonosenseproducciones9545]

@@MkvtA-sm1by and Martin sounds better

[@lovexpertise]

Do you have any 2nd hand speakers? Can we have it for free? ship to the Philippines. ;)

[@evangelistokamaraymond1704]

How much

[@merodack3721]

not in Amazon

[@josiahblanton8291]

I’m interested in why you’re not running subs on an Aux send. Is this your personal preference ?

[@soundfreak8892]

Because you don't need to in this situation. Its very basic you can take the output of the subs and go into the tops. There is no need for aux fed subs

[@josiahblanton8291]

SoundFreak88 but for more control of your mix you’d want Aux fed subs. little instrumentation could greatly be enhanced with the keys/pads, having their lower frequencies being fed into the subs alone that will provide a great foundation for the mix. otherwise you’re just having to use EQs everywhere to cut and shape the sound.

[@soundfreak8892]

@@josiahblanton8291 If you cant have good control without aux feed subs i think thats a you problem.... And actually ive seen people bypass a great processor because they want aux feed subs just for more control.. For example take a whole jbl srx passive system. You need to use the processor not aux feed subs.. Why? Well because simpily number one your subs will sound better because it has the presets for the subs and tops and also gives you the correct cuts automatically and time aligns everything for you. Aux feed subs or subs being fed by a matrix was made for emergencies or if you don't have a processor.. If you have smart yeah go ahead and run your speakers directly from the console but if your just running your subs for more control.. That ain't right. If you cant have good control without having a fader to control your subs that means your mix must be all over the place. Ive mixed many venues without aux fed subs i prefer it. The proccesor already balances everything for you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5Wnd6WQqZypsNU

[@josiahblanton8291]

SoundFreak88 I don’t know any professional engineer on the tours I’ve been a system tech for that at FOH wanted their subs being being fed from the mains. They want all the control at their fingertips. When talking with passive speaker systems, let’s use D&B for example, then yes, their presets in the amps are of course tailored to the specific speaker they’ve designed each preset for. So, the EQ past that point is fixing the room to sound better with your PA. If you’re having to make massive cuts and curves on your system then maybe it doesn’t sound great to begin with. Just my thoughts coming from a live sound engineer perspective.

[@josiahblanton8291]

I’m not saying you can’t have great sound without aux fed subs, I’m just saying it’s less EQing and more of a sending the source frequencies to the destination you’re wanting them at.

[@Mr_whet]

How many watts are this?

[@tcmixman]

"Watts" is very irrelevant in Professional audio. They only tell you power information but not acoustical output information. Output is a function of power and efficiency. These boxes are 122dB continuous, 128dB peak. 1000W LF, 300W HF

[@evangelistokamaraymond1704]

I live in Nigeria

[@MGort-bb8op]

In the world of professional sound, I dont see any reason for eq and Bluetooth(?!) in a main pa system. And btw, pls indicate if your videos are being sponsored.

[@Churchfront]

I did say this video is not sponsored. I never do sponsored videos.

[@Churchfront]

5:15

[@The-Great-One4487]

Next time use Budeget speakers most churches can afford.

[@dougberry4674]

Budget isn't the same thing as value. For the price, there's not much to beat these speakers' quality. They are outstanding value. So, for someone whose budget is this upper-midrange of speakers, this is a great option That doesn't mean that a cheaper speaker is "worse" value, but they serve totally different purposes for totally different objecties

[@bryand8078]

$1200

[@OrbofShingeki]

a piece?

[@Angel-rz1ev]

@@OrbofShingeki yes

[@davidsontechnology4757]

I bring you blessings from my LORD JESUS CHRIST WHO Is Coming Again To Judge the living and the dead hoping you believe In HIM Amen.

[@impossible6329]

Too Much Talkking