Martin Audio CDDLIVE8 – 8" Powered Coaxial CDD Speaker

Product Overview

The Martin Audio CDD-LIVE 8 is an ultra-compact self-powered coaxial commercial speaker designed for professional sound reinforcement applications from small-to-medium scale venues through to fixed commercial installation environments. Its 8"/1" Coaxial Differential Dispersion driver, onboard Class D amplification, onboard DSP, and Dante digital audio networking make it a genuinely self-contained powered enclosure with the connectivity and control depth expected of a specification-grade commercial AV loudspeaker. The user-rotatable CDD driver allows horizontal or vertical orientation for the coaxial assembly, providing exceptional deployment flexibility from a single cabinet design. AV integrators specifying for corporate all-hands rooms, houses of worship, ballrooms, theatre sound, frontfill positions, and distributed commercial AV systems will find the CDD-LIVE 8 an exceptionally versatile powered coaxial commercial speaker.

Product Description

The Martin Audio CDD-LIVE 8 is the compact member of the CDD-LIVE self-powered coaxial CDD loudspeaker range, combining the acoustic precision of Martin Audio's Coaxial Differential Dispersion technology with onboard Class D amplification, full DSP processing, and Dante digital audio networking in a tour-grade plywood enclosure. Coaxial Differential Dispersion places the HF compression driver coaxially within the LF cone, achieving point-source acoustic radiation from the two transducers and producing the phase coherence and dispersion consistency that separate HF and LF arrays cannot match across all listening angles. The 8"/1" exit driver complement is tailored to small-to-medium throw distances and acoustic environments, delivering high output for its enclosure size with a frequency response and dynamic range suited to both speech reinforcement and critical music reproduction. Onboard Class D amplification and DSP provide EQ, limiting, and system tuning without requiring external amplifier racks or signal processors, reducing installation cost, rack space, and system complexity. Dante digital audio networking enables the CDD-LIVE 8 to receive uncompressed digital audio over standard IT infrastructure, integrating with Dante-enabled mixing consoles, DSPs, and network audio systems without analogue signal cabling runs. The user-rotatable CDD driver allows the horizontal coverage pattern to be oriented for either landscape (wide) or portrait (tall) deployment without repositioning the entire cabinet, a significant advantage in fixed installation and frontfill/infill configurations. Multi-angle enclosure geometry, vertical and horizontal mounting options, and a comprehensive range of mounting accessories support almost any rigging or installation requirement. The optional IP24 rain cowl extends deployment to semi-outdoor environments. CDD-LIVE 8 systems are deployed in houses of worship, corporate AV facilities, theatres, ballrooms, frontfill and infill positions in larger systems, AV presentation rooms, bars and clubs, and as micro stage monitors. Explore related products at Creation Networks — Martin Audio.

Key Features

• Coaxial Differential Dispersion Technology — Coaxial driver placement achieves point-source phase coherence and consistent dispersion across all listening angles.
• 8"/1" Exit CDD Driver — Compact but high-output driver complement suited to small-to-medium throw distances and critical music and speech reproduction.
• Onboard Class D Amplification and DSP — Fully self-powered enclosure eliminates external amp racks and signal processors, reducing installation cost and rack space.
• Dante Digital Audio Networking — Uncompressed digital audio over standard IT infrastructure, compatible with Dante-enabled consoles, DSPs, and network audio systems.
• User-Rotatable CDD Driver — Horizontal coverage pattern can be reoriented for landscape or portrait deployment without repositioning the cabinet.
• IP24 Rating Option — Optional rain cowl extends deployment to semi-outdoor and protected outdoor environments.
• Global Mains Operation — Power Factor Correction allows operation across worldwide mains voltage ranges without manual switching.
• Tour-Grade Multi-Angle Plywood Enclosure — Multiple rigging and ground-stack angles built into the cabinet design for flexible deployment.
• Comprehensive Mounting Accessories — Full range of wall, ceiling, and truss mounting options for permanent commercial installation.

Typical Applications

• House of worship — main, fill, and distributed positions
• Corporate all-hands room and AV presentation space
• Theatre and performing arts venue sound system
• Ballroom and multi-purpose event space
• Frontfill, infill, and under-balcony fill positions
• Broadcast studio and live production venue

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coaxial Differential Dispersion and what does it mean acoustically?

Coaxial Differential Dispersion places the HF driver coaxially within the LF cone, so both transducers radiate from the same acoustic centre. This achieves point-source phase coherence and consistent dispersion across all listening angles — unlike two-way systems with separate HF horns, where the phase relationship between the drivers changes with listening angle and distance.

Does the CDD-LIVE 8 require an external amplifier or DSP?

No. The CDD-LIVE 8 is fully self-powered with onboard Class D amplification and DSP. It connects directly to an analogue audio source or to a Dante network, requiring no external amplifier rack or signal processor.

What is Dante and how does it benefit a commercial installation?

Dante is a standards-based digital audio networking protocol that transmits uncompressed audio over standard IT (Cat5e/6) infrastructure. In a commercial installation, Dante eliminates long analogue cable runs, reduces noise susceptibility, and allows audio routing to be changed in software rather than by re-cabling.

Can the CDD-LIVE 8 be used outdoors?

The CDD-LIVE 8 is rated IP24 when fitted with the optional rain cowl, making it suitable for protected outdoor and semi-outdoor environments such as covered terraces, under-canopy stage positions, and sheltered public address applications.

What does the user-rotatable driver allow in a fixed installation?

The rotatable CDD driver allows the horizontal and vertical coverage pattern of the coaxial assembly to be reoriented for landscape or portrait deployment without physically repositioning the cabinet. This is particularly useful in frontfill, infill, and under-balcony positions where the cabinet mounting geometry is constrained.

How does the CDD-LIVE 8 integrate with a larger system?

The CDD-LIVE 8 supports both analogue and Dante network audio inputs. In systems using Dante-enabled consoles or DSPs, the CDDLIVE 8 can be integrated directly into the network audio domain for full routing and level control from a central management interface.

What warranty applies to the Martin Audio CDD-LIVE 8?

Martin Audio products purchased through Creation Networks carry the manufacturer's standard warranty. Contact Creation Networks for warranty registration and service support details.