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P RODIGYTMuser’s manualc l s e l e c t r o s t a t i cM ARTIN L OGAN

10 PlacementPLACEMENTBy now your speakers should be placed approximatelytwo to three feet from the front wall, the wall in front ofthe listening posit

Placement 11ImagingIn their final location, your Prodigys should have a stage widthsomewhat wider than the speakers themselves. On wellrecorded mu

12 Room AcousticsThis is one of those areas that requires both a little back-ground to understand and some time and experimentationto attain the best

on the floor or solid surface, it can shake as it producessound and, consequently, the sound can be compro-mised. If your speaker is sitting on the ca

Your Prodigys launch a 30 degree dispersion pattern whenviewed from above. This horizontal dispersion field gives achoice of good seats for the perfor

Dispersion Interactions 15Figure 8–9. As can be seen here, point sourceconcepts invite a great deal of room interaction.While delivering good freq

It had long been the practice of stereo buffs to connect theirtelevision to the stereo system. The advantage was the useof the larger speakers and mor

How can sound be reproduced by something that you areable to see through? Electrostatic energy makes this possible.Where the world of traditional loud

ESLPanelCritical Zone: 250Hz–20kHzThe most significant advantage of MartinLogan’s exclusivetransducer technology reveals itself when you look atexampl

Since the beginning of audio, achieving smooth dispersionhas been a problem for all loudspeaker designers. Large paneltransducers present even more of

2 ContentsCONTENTSContents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Installation in Brief . . . . . . . . . . . .

20 Electrostatic Loudspeaker HistoryIn the late 1800s, any loudspeaker was considered exotic.Today, most of us take the wonders of sound reproductionf

Electrostatic Loudspeaker History 21In 1947, Arthur Janszen, a young Naval engineer, took partin a research project for the Navy. The Navy was int

22 Frequently Asked QuestionsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSHow do I clean my speakers?Just use a dust free cloth or a soft brush to remove thedust from yo

Frequently Asked Questions 23Will excessive smoke or dust cause any problems withmy electrostatic speakers? Exposure to excessive contaminants suc

24 TroubleshootingTROUBLESHOOTINGNo Output•Check that all your system components are turned on.•Check your speaker wires and connections.•Check all in

The Prodigy hybrid speaker system consists of a broad-rangesingle element electrostatic transducer integrated with a quick-response woofer. This appro

AC. Abbreviation for alternating current. Active crossover. Uses active devices (transistors, ICs, tubes)and some form of power supply to operate. Amp

Inductance. The property of an electrical circuit by whicha varying current in it produces a varying magnetic fieldthat introduces voltages in the sam

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Installation in Brief 3INSTALLATION IN BRIEFWe know you are eager to hear your new Prodigy loud-speakers, so this section is provided to allow fas

4 AssemblyNOTE: Assembly of the Prodigy requires 2 people.1: Electrostatic Panel Assembly1.1 Remove the top two screws and washers from theProdigy woo

Assembly 5

6 IntroductionINTRODUCTIONCongratulations! You have invested in one of the world’spremier loudspeaker systems.The MartinLogan Prodigy represents the c

OPERATIONOperation 7Because your MartinLogan Prodigys use an internal powersupply to energize their electrostatic cells with high-voltageDC, they

PRODIGYTMPlease take note of the jumper clips installed under thebinding posts. These clips attach the high and low frequencysections of the crossover

With horizontal bi-amping, one amplifier drives the highpass (ESL) section while the second amplifier drives thelow pass (WOOFER) section. To horizont