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Martion Audiosysteme

Martion Audiosysteme builds horn loudspeakers in Berlin, from compact point-source monitors to large active systems. Founded by Basil Martion, the company combines spherical-wave horns, custom finishes and room-specific integration; its speakers form the system at Yoyaku in Paris.

Design & approach

Basil Martion studied studio technology at Berlin’s Technical University and co-founded Arcus in 1973. In 1976 he established a separate company with two engineers to develop horn loudspeakers, presenting the Exodus spherical-wave horn at the 1977 radio exhibition. Later designs include the active Orgon system and the compact Bullfrog monitor.

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The range spans several approaches to horn loading. Einhorn pairs a 54 cm mid/high-frequency horn with an 18-inch corner-bass horn in an active two-way system, with analogue or digital electronics. Bullfrog places a 15-inch bass driver and central horn in a compact two-way monitor, offered in active and passive versions. Horn colours, cabinet finishes and mounting arrangements can be tailored to the installation.

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Paris / France

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Equipment listed

Martion Audiosysteme equipment is recorded in this venue’s system. This does not imply that the manufacturer designed or installed the system.

  • Subwoofers: Custom matching subwoofers · Yoyaku Paris
  • Speakers: Einhorn

Inside the system

Yoyaku pairs a custom Martion loudspeaker setup with room acoustics by CNTRL Acoustics. Einhorn horn speakers and matching subwoofers form the playback system, tuned by Basil Martion, while a Varia Instruments RDM20 rotary mixer sits at the DJ end of the chain. Custom acoustic panels and room treatment complete the installation.

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