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Keep these important assembly instructions. Check www.meyersound.com for updates. Refer to the MILO 120 Operating Instructions for additional information on that product.
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AlignaLink, M3D, and all alphanumeric product designations are trademarks of Meyer Sound. Meyer Sound, MILO, and QuickFly are registered trademarks of Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. (Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off.). All third-party trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective trademark holders.
Long-term safe operation is a central concern in the design and manufacture of any rigging/flying system. Meyer Sound has taken great care in material selection and component design. After manufacture, all load-critical system components are individually inspected.
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QuickFly systems are identical to those used in other rigging applications. To the best of our knowledge, most of these suppliers are reputable and their products are reliable. however, Meyer Sound has no way of assuring the quality of products made by these various suppliers.
MG-3D/M grid at the prescribed bridle length (45 degrees each). with the use of transition accessories, you can also integrate other M Series loudspeakers with MILO or M3D/M3D- Sub loudspeakers, to form combined arrays such as: ...
(1520 kg) on page 11) ±46 to 90 3 ft 3570 lbs 2700 lbs (915 mm) (1619 kg) (1225 kg) Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. T: +1 510 486.1166 PN: 05.132.036.01 B2 www.meyersound.com F: +1 510 486.8356 Page 9 of 32...
Please note that the bridle legs are not required in this configuration; the motors can be connected directly to the MG-3D/M grid using shackles. The minimum bridle leg length for the 4 to 1 corner point configuration is 4 ft (1219 mm). Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. T: +1 510 486.1166 PN: 05.132.036.01 B2 www.meyersound.com...
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5250 pounds (2381.36 kg), the 7:1 safety factor is maintained. note: Use the Meyer Sound array rigging calculator to compute center-of-gravity data and load distribution between front and back points. Visit www.meyersound.com/arraycalculator to download. caution: This calculator has been found to match actual load cell measurements to within 16% of the total weight of the array, and within 3.5 degrees of top grid angle.
The MFAL-MILO front and MRAL-MILO rear AlignaLinks are the same ones used between individual MILO cabinets in a MILO array. Always use all three pins in the triangular front AlignaLink, just as you would when connecting MILO cabinets together. Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. T: +1 510 486.1166 PN: 05.132.036.01 B2 www.meyersound.com...
See “MILO System Load Ratings and Pickup Configurations” earlier in this chapter for more details. Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. T: +1 510 486.1166 PN: 05.132.036.01 B2...
See “MILO System Load Ratings and Pickup Configurations” earlier in this chapter for more details. Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. T: +1 510 486.1166 PN: 05.132.036.01 B2...
To further secure larger arrays – particularly in outdoor situations – use tie down straps or extra ballast weight on the MG-3D/M grid. Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. T: +1 510 486.1166 PN: 05.132.036.01 B2 www.meyersound.com...
Please note that the bridle legs are not required in this configuration; the motors can be connected directly to the MG-3D/M grid using shackles. The minimum bridle leg length for the 4 to 1 corner point configuration is 4 ft (1219 mm). Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. T: +1 510 486.1166 PN: 05.132.036.01 B2 www.meyersound.com...
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(2721.55 kg) at 5:1 or 5250 pounds (2381.36 kg) at 7:1, the safety factors are maintained. note: Use the Meyer Sound array rigging calculator to compute center-of-gravity data and load distribution between front and back points. Visit www.meyersound.com/arraycalculator to download.
MTL-3D Transition Link 1/2" x 2.5" QRP* 134.007 *Includes lanyard and necessary hardware to fix the pin to the MG-3D/M Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. T: +1 510 486.1166 PN: 05.132.036.01 B2 www.meyersound.com F: +1 510 486.8356 Page 19 of 32...
See the section “M3D System Load Ratings and Pickup Configurations” earlier in this guide for more details. Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. T: +1 510 486.1166 PN: 05.132.036.01 B2...
See the section “M3D System Load Ratings and Pickup Configurations” earlier in this guide for more details. Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. T: +1 510 486.1166 PN: 05.132.036.01 B2...
To further secure larger arrays — particularly in outdoor situations — use a tie down or extra ballast weight on the grid. Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. T: +1 510 486.1166 PN: 05.132.036.01 B2...
4: transitions and accessories when used with other Meyer Sound transition kits, the MG-3D/M multipurpose grid can support a variety of flown and ground-supported configurations using MILO, M3D/M3D-Sub, and other M Series loudspeakers. mtr-3d/m transition rail kit: m3d/m3d-sub to milo Meyer Sound’s MTR-3D/M transition rail kit allows you to easily transition from an M3D/M3D-Sub to a MILO loudspeak-...
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Always use two 1/2" M3D QRPs to secure the MATB-3D adjustable transition bar to the MTR-3D/M transition rail. Do not use the MILO 3/8" QRPs. Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. T: +1 510 486.1166 PN: 05.132.036.01 B2 www.meyersound.com F: +1 510 486.8356...
MG-2D grid. The MTB-2D/M kit contains the bars and quick release pins (QRPs) necessary for the transition between MILO and the MG-2D grid. For more information on the MG-2D grid, please consult Meyer Sound’s “MG-2D Assembly Guide.” list of contents: mtb-2d/m transition kit (part 40.132.033.01)
MG-2D grid. The MTK-2D kit contains the links and pins necessary for the transition between an M3D/M3D-Sub loudspeaker and the MG-2D grid. For more information on the MTK-2D transition kit and the MG-2D grid, please consult Meyer Sound’s “MG-2D Assembly Guide.”...
MILO pull-back frame to the front of the array. note: Use the array rigging calculator to compute load and center-of-gravity data. Visit www. meyersound.com/arraycalculator to find out how to download the calculator. Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. T: +1 510 486.1166 PN: 05.132.036.01 B2 www.meyersound.com F: +1 510 486.8356...
MVE-MILO extension bars, the total weight of the array should be always be calculated and be within specifications before flying an array. Do not exceed the MG-3D/M grid load ratings listed in Chapters 2 and 3 of this guide. Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. T: +1 510 486.1166 PN: 05.132.036.01 B2 www.meyersound.com...
MILO stacks, use the optional MILO wheel frame extension kit (part number 40.132.150.01) to raise the level of the stack by 1 inch. Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. T: +1 510 486.1166 PN: 05.132.036.01 B2 www.meyersound.com...