User manual
MAX Data Sheet MAX
MAX as a stage monitor
(baffle angle 35°)
MAX as an array with 100° dispersion
MAX
MAX is a 2-way floor monitor system and uses a 15/2 coaxial
driver combination with a passive crossover. The driver design
allows the use of a compact, low height cabinet. MAX can be
driven actively or passively.
Coaxially mounting the 2 HF and 15 LF drivers creates a very
compact single driver whilst retaining the benefits of separate
magnetic assemblies. The drivers are positioned together to utilise
the combined shape and geometry of the LF cone and HF horn to
create a single waveguide with a controlled, symmetrical, 60°
conical dispersion.
The MAX cabinet is constructed from marine plywood and has an
impact resistant paint finish. The front of the loudspeaker cabinet is
fitted with a rigid metal grill covered with a replaceable
acoustically transparent foam. A socket to accept a loudspeaker
stand, a ratchet strap kelping bar and optional MAN CF4 studplates
for flying complete the possible rigging options for MAX. Fitted on
the rear panel are two parallel wired Speakon-NL4 or EP-5
connectors.
The MAX cabinet does not require special controller electronics. As
a stage monitor MAX is preferably operated with the P1200A
mainframe equipped with the ampMAX module. The ampMAX
module can be configured for passive or 2-way active operation.
The negligible signal delay with this type of construction closely
approximates the ideal acoustic point source. The result is a
loudspeaker with remarkable vocal presence and clarity, a neutral,
balanced sound, high feedback stability and a high sound pressure
level capability. The frequency response covers a 85 Hz to 18 kHz
band - sufficient for speech reinforcment and stage monitor use.
MAXs angled side panels allow a choice of two set up angles when
placed on stage (35° or 67°). Together with a comprehensive
range of rigging hardware, the MAX cabinet allows fast and easy
deployment, either as stage monitors or front of house in a main
PA system. Viewed from the top, the angle between the MAX side
panels is 45°. MAX cabinets can be deployed side by side to create
semi-circular arrays, two cabinets result in an horizontal dispersion of
100° and three cabinets 145°.
For applications which require deep bass, the LF response can be
extended by using additional active subwoofer systems C7-SUB or
C4-SUB. MAX can also be combined with the E15-BX passive bass
extension speaker (not recommended when MAX is driven with an
E-PAC).
MAX has been designed to match the dimensions of the C4 system
cabinets. Fitted with optional MAN stud plates, MAX can be flown
beneath a C4 system as downfills. To maintain the correct phase
relationship MAX cabinets are used in passive mode when
combined with C4 systems.