Martin Audio renews the Wavefront Precision series with IP54 protection and a faster optimization engine

The Wavefront Precision series upgrade and subbrave SXH218 from Martin Audio, with improvements in construction and optimization, will be accompanied throughout 2026 of a promising improvement of the Display optimization platform 3.

The improvements of Wavefront Precision They materialize in a renewed finish and construction quality, with all the elements of the enclosure reaching a protection grade IP54 against dust and splashes. These new corrosion-resistant coatings corrosion, a Greater tolerance to high and low temperatures, a enhanced protection against humidity and stability against UV radiation allow systems to excel both on tours and in installations exposed to adverse weather conditions.

The family of line arrays They also become “smarter” thanks to the ability to identify each site within the network thanks to the addition of an LED indicator on the front grille, which can be activated by control software VU-NET. According to Dom Harter, CEO of Martin Audio “this has been a much appreciated feature in our Torus constant curvature systems and it made perfect sense to also incorporate it into Wavefront Precision”.

Wavefront Precision is also preparing to improve its performance with the upcoming release of Display 3, a platform that promises high-speed optimization to system design processes: “The Display Engine 3 it will be 27.000 times faster than its predecessor. Even complex systems can be optimized very quickly: we have run a system with 20 hung on a MacBook M4 in less than 10 seconds”. The system will arrive accompanied by a improved low frequency control and greater accuracy in predictive modeling.

The Wavefront Precision news is accompanied by a similar evolution of its double 18” Hybrid subwoofer SXH218, that incorporates protection against the elements, as well as a network LED indicator and connection panels on both the front and rear, compatible with cardioid and standard configurations. Besides, Martin presents two new subwoofers, a single model and a double 18” model, SX118+ y SX218+ respectively, offering noticeably improved bass extension, weather protection and a network LED indicator with front and rear connection panels.

“All current Wavefront Precision inventory is future-compatible with the new systems.”. For those who wish, We offer upgrade kits that incorporate improved weather protection on the grille and include the mains LED indicator. The same applies to current SXH218 owners.”, Harter adds..