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Meyer Sound M3D-SUB Manual

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  • Page 1 M SERIES QUICKFLY RIGGING MANUAL M3D™ and M3D-Sub...
  • Page 2 M3D, TruPower, RMS, BroadbandQ, MAPP Online and REM are trademarks of Meyer Sound. Meyer Sound, SIM and QuickFly are registered trademarks of Meyer Sound (Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off.). All third-party trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective trademark holders.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    2. Keep these instructions. 12. Use only with the caster rails or rigging specified by 3. Heed all warnings. Meyer Sound, or sold with the loudspeaker. Handles 4. Follow all instructions. are for carrying only. 5. Do not use this loudspeaker near water.

  • Page 4: Regulatory Compliance

    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. In all critical cases, load points are redundant, with a safety margin that allows one or more load points to fail while maintaining system integrity.

  • Page 5: Replacement Parts

    To the best of our knowledge, most of these INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE suppliers are reputable and their products are reliable. However, Meyer Sound has no way of assuring the quality The Meyer Sound QuickFly systems are an assembly of of products made by these various suppliers. Therefore,...
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction Assembling Blocks for Transport Truck Pack M3D Transport Before Hanging an M3D Array Choosing Rigging Point Capacities M3D Placement Calculator Measuring a Venue General Hanging Considerations Do’s and Don’ts Lifting Mechanisms Use Front and Back Motors Whenever Possible Choosing Pickup Points Array Assembly and Angle Adjustment Starting Array Assembly...
  • Page 8 Appendix B — Physical Specifications M3D Physical Specifications M3D-Sub Physical Specifications MTG-3D Top Grid Physical Specifications Appendix C — MTF-3D Transition Frame Assembly Procedure MTF-3D Transition Frame Attaching Loudspeakers to Transition Frame Attaching the Adjustable Link Assembly to the MRF-3D Rigging Frames Rear Front Glossary...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    M3D and M3D-Subs. Also included is information on the Meyer Sound M3D Placement Calculator, a tool that provides the necessary mechanical setup information for prerigging and hanging an M3D and M3D-Sub system.
  • Page 10 Using a three- or four-high M3D block will make each The optional M3D transit covers, shown in Figure 2, are block heavier (see Table 1) and less stable, so the blocks constructed of wear-resistant nylon fabric with Velcro will require extra care when rolling over an uneven surface closures to protect the M3D and loudspeakers from scuffs and up truck ramps.

  • Page 11: M3D Transport

    TIP: Meyer Sound’s optional transit covers will protect M3Ds stacked for transport. They are easy to use, because one side opens with Velcro seams, allowing two stagehands to easily put on the cover without having to lift it over the top of the block.

  • Page 12: M3D Placement Calculator

    3. The number and types of M3D elements and downfills used The calculator is available online by filling out an application form on the Meyer Sound web site at: M3D PLACEMENT CALCULATOR http://www.meyersound.com/forms/m3dcalcform.htm The M3D Placement Calculator, shown in Figure 4,...

  • Page 13: Measuring A Venue

    MEASURING A VENUE Another less accurate option is to measure the venue by pacing it off, using a pedometer similar to item 3 in Figure You are required to enter the venue’s dimensions into the 5, and using this measurement to make an educated M3D Placement Calculator.

  • Page 14: General Hanging Considerations

    To facilitate accurate coverage predictions, however, the calculator provides detailed positional data that can be entered into Meyer Sound’s MAPP Online™ acoustical prediction program. In combination, these two Meyer Sound tools give you the ability to predict sound coverage and to calculate the physical placement of arrays to accomplish the prediction.

  • Page 15: Lifting Mechanisms

    LIFTING MECHANISMS USE FRONT AND BACK MOTORS WHENEVER POSSIBLE The number and lift capacity of chain motors used to lift Front-to-back bridle point configurations, illustrated in the array are dependent on the array’s combined weight, Figure 7 and configurations A, E, and F in “Appendix A including the weight of any underhung clusters, and —...

  • Page 16: Choosing Pickup Points

    3. The array may develop as much as 3 feet of NOTE: When using chains or making custom downstage (front) curve (see Figure 8) while being bridle lengths to achieve vertical tilt, be sure assembled. Often, the array will be assembled near the center of gravity of the final hung array is the downstage edge or a similar situation.

  • Page 17: Array Assembly And Angle Adjustment

    In the configurations shown in Figure 9, the motors will be TIP: If the bottom of the array ends up being outside of the actual MTG-3D Top Grid dimensions. The too far downstage during assembly, have technician will need to pull the motors in to attach them stagehands breast it upstage until assembly to the MTG-3D Top Grid.

  • Page 18: Stacking An M3D Array

    STACKING AN M3D ARRAY ATTACHING MOTORS TO THE MTG-3D TOP GRID Use rated steel cables and shackles when attaching motors to the MTG-3D Top Grid, as shown in Figure 12. The MTG-3D Top Grid will accommodate 5/8-inch and 3/4-inch shackle sizes on its pickup points. Figure 10.

  • Page 19: Attaching M3Ds To The Mtg-3D Top Grid

    The allowable system center of gravity range must be 1. Once the motors are attached to the MTG-3D Top within the front rigging point and one of the pickup Grid, raise the MTG-3D Top Grid, as shown in Figure choices provided, as illustrated in Figure 34 on page 26. 13, to the necessary working height in preparation for attaching the first block of M3Ds.

  • Page 20: Adjusting Angles

    ADJUSTING ANGLES By using both MAPP Online and the M3D Placement Calculator, you should now have determined the required tilt for the MTG-3D Top Grid and splay angles between elements for your array. The M3D Placement Calculator (see “M3D Placement Calculator”) also provides a warning indication if the center of gravity falls too close to, or outside of, the front or back point that was chosen in the array’s final...

  • Page 21: Adjusting Mtg-3D Top Grid Uptilt

    Adjusting MTG-3D Top Grid Uptilt Figure 18 shows the MTG-3D Top Grid with the rear link extended. Note the direction of tilt with this configuration. With the MTG-3D Top Grid’s rear link in the extended position (as shown in Figure 17 and Figure 18), the front CamLink can be adjusted to provide between 1˚...

  • Page 22: Adjusting Splay Angle In An Array

    3. Insert the QRP into the desired CamLink hole as is shipped with each MTG-3D Top Grid. Additional shown in Figure 20. alignment blocks are available from Meyer Sound. The alignment block helps set splay angles between cabinets. The stepped block maintains the gap between the cabinet’s front edges, producing a splay...

  • Page 23: Removing Caster Rails

    Figure 21. Adjusting angle using the alignment block Figure 22. Unpinning caster rail CAUTION: TIP: For easier management of the caster When the QRPs are removed from the CamLinks, take care when adjusting rails, stack them in an empty motor case the motor hoists.

  • Page 24: Adding A Block Of M3Ds To An Array

    3. Move the CamLink to the 0˚ position and secure with a 4. While the upper array is still floating, visually align the QRP as shown in Figure 24. cabinets to be sure the CamLinks will not bind into the mating end frame.
  • Page 25 10. Use up or down motor bumps to pivot (or hinge) the lower block to the upper cabinets, allowing you to set the QRP into the desired CamLink hole as shown in Figure 28 and secure it as shown in Figure 29. Figure 27.

  • Page 26: Flying A Completed Array

    FLYING A COMPLETED ARRAY 5. After the M3D array has been flown into its final vertical position, check the horizontal angle of the Figure 31 shows an example of rigging points chalked on array. If the array is not parallel to the stage or the the ground, a fully rigged block of three M3D loudspeakers array is not aimed in the desired direction, use rigging with an MTG-3D Top Grid mounted, positioned, and ready...

  • Page 27: Including M3D-Subs In An Array

    INCLUDING M3D-SUBS IN AN ARRAY M3D-Subs can be included in an array in the same manner as M3Ds. Refer to the M3D Operating Instructions for details on the use of M3D-Subs in an array and suggestions for the optimum configuration with M3D loudspeakers to achieve the desired coverage and sound pressure level (SPL) for a venue while maintaining maximum headroom for all elements of the array.

  • Page 28: Appendix A - Configurations And Load Ratings

    APPENDIX A — CONFIGURATIONS AND LOAD RATINGS GENERAL MEASURED ANGLES This appendix contains various hanging configurations Two angles are used in the following tables. The values for M3D loudspeakers using an MTG-3D Top Grid. This are shown in two columns: one is labeled “Angle between appendix also contains allowable configurations of bridle Bridle and Grid”...

  • Page 29: Configuration A

    CONFIGURATION A the attachment points on the MTG-3D Top Grid is 52.50 inches (1334 mm). Figure 34 illustrates the hanging configurations that are considered in the calculations listed in Table 3 and Table 4. In these configurations, the distance between Back Rigging Point (BRP) 1 BRP 2 BRP 3...
  • Page 30 Table 4. Minimum Allowable Bridle Leg Lengths with Varying Number of M3D Loudspeakers 5:1 Safety Factor 7:1 Safety Factor Maximum Angle Maximum Angle Maximum Number of Between Bridle and Minimum Allowable Between Bridle and Minimum Allowable M3Ds Grid α (deg) Bridle Leg Lengths Grid α...

  • Page 31: Configuration B

    CONFIGURATION B Use Table 5 and Table 6 when the lifting configuration uses bridle legs spanning the short sides of the M3D as shown in Figure 35. Figure 35. Using bridle leg short side pickup points (BRP 1) Table 5: Suspended Weight and Quantity of M3D Loudspeakers with Varying Bridle Leg Lengths Angle 5:1 Safety Factor 7:1 Safety Factor...
  • Page 32 Table 6. Minimum Allowable Bridle Leg Lengths with Varying Number of M3D Loudspeakers 5:1 Safety Factor 7:1 Safety Factor Angle Between Bridle Minimum Allowable Angle Between Bridle Minimum Allowable Qty. of M3Ds and Grid α (deg) Bridle Leg Lengths and Grid α (deg) Bridle Leg Lengths 51˚...

  • Page 33: Configuration C

    CONFIGURATION C Use Table 7 and Table 8 when the bridle legs are parallel to the side of the M3D and when the rear pickup points are on the closed MTG-3D Top Grid extension as shown in Figure Figure 36. Using bridle leg short side pickup points (BRP 2) Table 7.
  • Page 34 Table 8. Minimum Allowable Bridle Leg Lengths with Varying Number of M3D Loudspeakers 5:1 Safety Factor 7:1 Safety Factor Angle Between Bridle Minimum Allowable Angle Between Bridle Minimum Allowable Qty. of M3Ds and Grid ∝ (deg) Bridle Leg Lengths and Grid ∝ (deg) Bridle Leg Lengths 43˚...

  • Page 35: Configuration D

    CONFIGURATION D When using bridle legs spanning the short side of the M3D (front to back) with the pickup attached to the extended MTG-3D Top Grid pickup points as shown in Figure 37, use Table 9 and Table 10 to determine the maximum number of M3Ds and the allowed bridle leg lengths required to conform to the appropriate safety factor for the venue.
  • Page 36 Table 10. Minimum Allowable Bridle Leg Lengths with Varying Number of M3D Loudspeakers 5:1 Safety Factor 7:1 Safety Factor Angle Between Bridle Minimum Allowable Angle Between Bridle Minimum Allowable Qty. of M3Ds and Grid ∝ (deg) Bridle Leg Lengths and Grid ∝ (deg) Bridle Leg Lengths 43˚...

  • Page 37: Configuration E

    CONFIGURATION E The pickup configuration using the center pickup points on the MTG-3D is shown in Figure 38. CAUTION: The MTG-3D Top Grid must not rotate (tilt) more than 12 degrees from horizontal. Figure 38. Using center pickup points Table 11. Suspended Weight and Quantity of M3D Loudspeakers Angle 5:1 Safety Factor 7:1 Safety Factor...

  • Page 38: Configuration F

    CONFIGURATION F Each motor hook may be attached to the corner of the MTG-3D Top Grid with two 5/8-inch or 3/4-inch shackles. When an array is lifted with a separate motor attached There is a maximum combination of 16 M3D and M3D- to each of the MTG-3D corner lifting points, as shown in Sub or other loudspeakers, such as MSL4s and CQs, Figure 39, an array of up to 16 M3Ds can be supported...

  • Page 39: Configuration G

    CONFIGURATION G NOTE: The lift mechanism must be rated to In configuration G, the steel cables are connected to a support the total weight of the entire array. single lift point from the four rigging points on the MTG-3D Top Grid. The array must have suitable tie-downs to eliminate sway The array is lifted from a single point attached to each of the and twist.

  • Page 40: Appendix B - Physical Specifications

    APPENDIX B — PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS M3D PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Enclosure Multi-ply hardwood Finish Black textured (weather protected) Note: Custom color available upon request Protective grill Powder-coated hex stamped steel Rigging QuickFly MRF-3D Rigging Frame with integral CamLinks, rear connecting bars, and captive quick release pins Weather protection Standard...

  • Page 41: M3D-Sub Physical Specifications

    M3D-SUB PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Enclosure Multi-ply hardwood Finish Black textured (weather protected) Note: Custom color available upon request Protective grill Powder-coated hex stamped steel Rigging QuickFly MRF-3D Rigging Frame with integral CamLinks, rear connecting bars, and captive quick release pins Weather protection Standard Dimensions 54"...
  • Page 42 Figure 43. MTG-3D Top Grid physical dimensions...

  • Page 43: Appendix C - Mtf-3D Transition Frame Assembly Procedure

    5. The 2.5-inch QRPs are used for holding the chain to the Use the following procedure when transitioning in an array transition frame. from M3Ds to Meyer Sound MSL-4s or CQs (see Figure 44). 6. Oval handle hitch pins are used for holding the loudspeakers to the transition frame.

  • Page 44: Attaching The Adjustable Link Assembly To The Mrf-3D Rigging Frames

    ATTACHING THE ADJUSTABLE LINK ASSEMBLY TO THE MRF-3D RIGGING FRAMES TIP: When you are lowering the front arm on to the rings, it is easiest to do so from one side — gradually lowering it to the other side as the rings each fit into the corresponding holes in the arm.

  • Page 45: Front

    Front 2. Remove the QRP holding the CamLink in place. The CamLink should swing down freely. 1. Raise the M3D array to give sufficient space to slide 3. Slide the adjustable link plate up between the CamLink the front (long) adjustable link plate up (vertically) in and MRF-3D, aligning the weldment hole with the between the MRF-3D Rigging Frame and the CamLink, appropriate hole in the adjustable link plate.

  • Page 46: Glossary

    CamLink A Meyer Sound feature that allows quick, positive, and accurate setting of splay angles in an array. chain bag or bucket A place where the chain from lift motors is stored as the chain moves through the lift motor.
  • Page 47 A rigging term that describes the actual weight of an array when it is not in motion top grid A Meyer Sound MTG-3D Top Grid is a rigging element that provides a certified means of transitioning between lifting motors to the top loudspeaker of an array.
  • Page 48 Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. T: +1 510 486.1166 © 2003 2832 San Pablo Avenue F: +1 510 486.8356 Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. Berkeley, CA 94702 techsupport@meyersound.com All Rights Reserved www.meyersound.com 05.105.400.01 Rev. B...

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