The SAE Mark XIV Solid -State Electrostatic Transducer represents a dramatic advancement in the loudspeaker industry. Years of extensive research and design were required to perfect the ideal enclosure which would optimize the performance of all internal components. Only after this was achieved was the task of developing the correct drivers begun. Faithful sound reproduction was the goal while developing the Mark XIV. Each and every component part was developed expressly for the Mark XIV and is assembled within the SAE plant.
The result of this intensive program is the purest re-creation of the recorded audio signal by any device anywhere.
Low Frequency Transducer
Nominal diameter - 12,3 inches
Voice coil diameter - 4,175 inches
Voice coil material - edge wound copper ribbon
Magnetic assembly - Black anodized aluminum voice coil support to assist in transmission and dissipation of heat during high power operation
Integral heat sink in the magnet structure to assist elimination of temperature build up; double spider system for precise alignment of the voice coil form to eliminate breakage
11,25 pound cast ductile iron-magnetic structure for efficient conductance of magnet flux.
Frame - rigid 8-spoke aluminum
Compliance - non-fatiguing foam to insure linear travel
Free air electrical resonance of 18 Hz ±1 Hz
In system electrical resonance of 32 Hz ±1 Hz.
Chamber type - 3 cubic foot with acoustically suspended low-frequency driver
Specifications
Mid Frequency Transducers
Nominal diameter - 5.0 inches
Voice coil diameter - 1,0 inches
Magnetic assembly - 1,75 pounds
High compliance is ensured with a half-roll linear surround, drivers are acoustically suspended within their own chambers
Electrostatic Elements: Constant-charge, bipolar-radiating elements
Crossover: All air-core copper inductors with special design audio transformers
Crossover Frequencies
Low Frequency Driver : Adjustable to 120 Hz, 240 Hz, 4890 Hz at 12 dB/octave
Mid Frequency Drivers : 240 at 6 dB/ocave, continuously variable calibrated adjustment from 16 dB through +4 dB
Electrostatic Elements : 1440 Hz at 12 dB/octave, efficiency level adjustable from -4 dB through +10 dB, continuously variable calibrated adjustments
Solid-State Electronic Protection
The circuit is triggered by excessive voltage in relation to a particular frequency. Triggering may be caused by ±DC voltage, super-sonic or subsonic oscillations or any other amplifier malfunction; see graph. Operational mode is indicated by an amber light behind the grill cloth. A red light indicates the non-operational mode. This device also indicates the non-operational mode if it senses a malfunction within itself. Initial activation time - 5 seconds nominal; deactivation time 0,1 second nominal; reactivation time 5 seconds nominal.
Minimum Power Requirement : 100 Watts RMS per channel (recommended)
Maximum Power Input : No limit, Electronic Protection will deactivate System with excessive wattage input
System Impedance : 8 Ω nominal
Finish : Oiled walnut or rosewood
Fabric : Ebony
Dimensions (H x W x D): 1086 x 457 x 152 mm (42-3/4" x 24" x 6"
Shipping Weight: 113,6 kg (250 pounds) /pair