MartinLogan Announces Voyage And Passage Architecturally Inspired, High-Performance ATF (Advanced Thin Film) Hybrid In-Wall Loudspeakers Available August 1, 2004

12-Aug-04

MartinLogan has announced the introduction of architecturally inspired high-performance Voyage and Passage in-wall loudspeakers. Built upon MartinLoganís heritage of ultimate performance and ultimate design, these innovative audio products represent MartinLoganís premiere offering in the rapidly expanding in-wall loudspeaker market.Features include:ï Quick, Trouble Free Installation ï Unbreakable, Constant Control, Die-Cast Aluminum Mounting Locksï High-Resolution ATFô (Advanced Thin Film) Transducersï High-Excursion Aluminum Element Woofersï Massive Audiophile Grade Crossoversï Ultra Rigid, Wall Stiffening, Extruded Aluminum Chassisï Paintable End Caps and a Selection of Grill Color Optionsï Highly Adjustable Tweeter Alignment Sphereï IR Repeater ReadyTo provide an extremely quick and trouble free installation, MartinLoganís passionate engineering and design team created an extremely robust mounting lock system. When not in use the unbreakable, constant control, die-cast aluminum mounting locks are held firmly in place within a self-contained housing. When the mounting locks are moved into place during installation they firmly couple the loudspeakers rigid chassis to the drywall. If for any reason the speaker should be removed from the wall the mounting locks retract and lock themselves out of the way within their self-contained housing. Every Voyage and Passage loudspeaker is provided with a rigid, full size installation template featuring a handle, quick reference installation instructions, and die cut guides for marking the cutout hole. To minimize installation site clutter, both speakers are boxed so that parts are removed from the shipping container in the order they are needed for installation-first the template, next the speaker and finally the grill covers.ATF (Advanced Thin Film) transducers, based on RADIA planar technology, consist of a micro-thin, low mass diaphragm with an ultra-light, etched conductive aluminum surface suspended between two high field strength neodymium super magnet arrays. When an electrical current (audio signal) passes through the etched aluminum on the diaphragmís surface it is simultaneously pulled towards one of the neodymium arrays and pushed away from the opposing. When the direction of current is reversed the diaphragm is simultaneously pushed and pulled in the opposite direction, thus producing sound. This concept is called push-pull and is a major contributor to the linearity and sonic superiority of both ATF and electrostatic MartinLogan thin film transducers. ATF diaphragms are constructed of extremely low mass Dupont Kaladex PEN (polyethylene naphthalate)-a material chemically similar to the low-mass PET (polyethylene terathylate) film used in MartinLogan's Generation 2 electrostatic transducers, yet capable of handling the high thermal requirements needed for stable magnetic thin film operation. Full surface drive capabilities allow this durable, low-mass diaphragm to remain discretely sized, yet achieve extremely low-distortion levels with superior resolution. Utilizing high-excursion, high-resolution state-of-the-art woofers specially designed for accurate in-wall bass performance, Voyage and Passage deliver a precise low-end with accuracy, authority and extension uncommon to traditional in-wall loudspeakers. State-of-the-art audiophile grade Vojtko crossovers found within the Voyage and Passage are designed and manufactured with the same meticulous attention, care and precision as those found in MartinLoganís ultimate loudspeaker products. To maintain the integrity of the original audio signal throughout the filter, all high-performance crossover components, including massive air-core coil inductors, are carefully mounted to 1/8-inch thick high-rigidity circuit boards with ultra-wide traces. Extruded and milled, the Voyage and Passage aluminum chassis exhibits rigidity capable of stiffening the wall in which they are installed, thus minimizing acoustically destructive vibrations. Additionally, an extremely dense and rigid, one inch-thick front baffle further minimizes acoustically destructive vibrations.Paintable end caps and a selection of grill color options endow the Voyage and Passage with the flexibility to complement any decor. The Industryís most highly adjustable tweeter alignment sphere (featuring 20-degree pan and tilt and 90-degree rotation capabilities) allows incredible adaptability in any environment. Horizontal and vertical installation options make the Voyage and Passage ideal for 2-channel stereo and multi-channel home theater listening in left, center, right or surround configurations. Voyage and Passage feature locations and predrilled pilot hole where IR repeaters can be installed allowing custom installers even more flexibility when integrating an audio/video system into a home. MSRP is $1,995 each for the Voyage Series and $749 each for the Passage Series.For more information, please visit www.martinlogan.com.

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