Meyer Sound M3D-SUB Speaker User Manual


 
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CONTENTS
Introduction 1
Assembling Blocks for Transport 1
Truck Pack 1
M3D Transport 3
Before Hanging an M3D Array 3
Choosing Rigging Point Capacities 3
M3D Placement Calculator 4
Measuring a Venue 5
General Hanging Considerations 6
Do’s and Don’ts 6
Lifting Mechanisms 7
Use Front and Back Motors Whenever Possible 7
Choosing Pickup Points 8
Array Assembly and Angle Adjustment 9
Starting Array Assembly 9
Stacking an M3D Array 10
Attaching Motors to the MTG-3D Top Grid 10
Attaching M3Ds to the MTG-3D Top Grid 11
Adjusting Angles 12
MTG-3D Top Grid to First M3D Angle Adjustment 12
Adjusting Top M3D Top Grid Downtilt 12
Adjusting MTG-3D Top Grid Uptilt 13
Adjusting Splay Angle in an Array 14
Removing Caster Rails 15
Adding a Block of M3Ds to an Array 16
Flying a Completed Array 18
Including M3D-Subs in an Array 19
Striking the Array 19
Appendix A — Congurations and Load Ratings 20
General 20
About These Load Ratings 20
Measured Angles 20
Angle Between Bridle and Grid 20
Maximum Top Grid Angle 20
Bridle Leg Lengths 20
Conguration A 21
Conguration B 23
Conguration C 25
Conguration D 27
Conguration E 29
Conguration F 30
Conguration G 31