When the EAW engineering team formulated the MK Series of loudspeakers, to say they hit the mark would be a dramatic understatement. Introduced 10 years ago, this series of compact two-way systems has proven itself time and again, with thousands and thousands of units providing exceptional audio quality in diverse installations worldwide. (At right, MK Series loudspeakers installed by Boston Light & Sound at historic Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox.)

The MK Series began humbly, with four models shown at the 1997 NSCA Expo, all offering a design that eliminated the uneven coverage associated with "typical" two-way loudspeakers. During the engineering team's research, they discovered that the problem is the mismatch in the coverage angles at crossover between the woofer and the high frequency horn/compression driver.

The key is careful matching of the coverage patterns of high and low frequency subsystems at the crossover point to produce smooth power response. The optimal crossover point for any given coverage pattern is at, or near, the frequency where the woofer's pattern matches the coverage goal. Obviously, the design does what it's intended to do, and then some. (At left, MK Series loudspeakers installed by Parkway Electric for the chapel at Resurrection Life Church in Michigan.)

The MK Series is now comprised of 14 models, all continuing to set the standard for compact 2-way installation loudspeakers, with a plethora of coverage patterns and three woofer sizes available in a clever "mix and match" format.

MK products are ideal to use as the main PA for smaller venues, including houses of worship, A/V systems, hotel ballrooms, and meeting rooms. The series is also equally well-suited for distributed or fill purposes in larger venues, including houses of worship, auditoriums, theaters, arenas, stadiums, nightclubs, themed entertainment complexes... You name the application, and MK Series is up to it! (At right, an MK Series installation by Quiet Voice Audio at the San Diego Aerospace Museum.)