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Meyer Sound MM-10 Operating Instructions Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
INDUSTRIAL SERIES
MM-10 Miniature Subwoofer
MPS-488HP Power Supply
Keep these important operating instructions.
Check www.meyersound.com for updates.

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  • Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INDUSTRIAL SERIES MM-10 Miniature Subwoofer MPS-488HP Power Supply Keep these important operating instructions. Check www.meyersound.com for updates.
  • Page 2 The contents of this manual are furnished for informational purposes only, are subject to change without notice, and should not be con- strued as a commitment by Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. Meyer Sound assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccura- cies that may appear in this manual.
  • Page 3 Meyer Sound authorized dealers. Meyer Sound is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

  • Page 4: Symbols Used

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

  • Page 5: Safety Summary

    SAFETY SUMMARY ■ ■ English Ne pas installer l’haut-parleur dans un Um ein Überhitzen dem Lautsprecher endroit où il y a de l’eau ou une zu verhindern, das Gerät vor direkter ■ To reduce the risk of electric shock, dis- humidité...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Chapter 1: Introduction How to Use This Manual MM-10 Miniature Subwoofer MM-10 Options Chapter 2: MM-10XP Subwoofer MM-10XP Input Connector MM-10XP Input Polarity Switch MM-10XP Limit LED MM-10XP Current Draw and Cable Requirements Wiring MM-10XP Loudspeaker Cables with Belden 1502 Cable Chapter 3: Powering MM-10XP Subwoofers with the MPS-488HP MPS-488HP Front Panel MPS-488HP Rear Panel...
  • Page 8 CONTENTS Appendix A: MM-10 Accessories Appendix B: Optional Rain Hoods Appendix C: Phoenix and EN3 Cable Assembly Appendix D: Specifications viii...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: Introduction

    228 Hz with a conservatively rated maximum peak SPL of 123 dB. The MM-10 bass reflex cabinet houses a single 10- Meyer Sound Technical Support is available at: inch driver and a single-channel power amplifier complete ■ Tel: +1 510 486.1166 with onboard processing, including a crossover, driver pro- tection, and frequency and phase correction.

  • Page 10: Mm-10 Options

    CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION MM-10XP Subwoofer MM-10ACX Subwoofer The MM-10XP is powered by an external 48 V DC power The MM-10ACX model includes onboard DC power and supply, eliminating the need for wiring conduits while still audio routing for driving a pair of MM-4XP miniature loud- preserving the advantages of self-powered loudspeaker speakers, or a single UP-4XP ultracompact loudspeaker, systems.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Mm-10Xp Subwoofer

    CHAPTER 2: MM-10XP SUBWOOFER The MM-10XP is powered by an external 48 V DC power MM-10XP INPUT CONNECTOR supply, eliminating the need for wiring conduits while still The MM-10XP subwoofer is available with either a Phoenix preserving the advantages of self-powered loudspeaker 5-pin male or SwitchCraft EN3 5-pin male connector for systems.

  • Page 12: Mm-10Xp Input Polarity Switch

    The Input Polarity switch swaps the polarity of the audio muted, the subwoofer has encountered a failure and source signal, which is sometimes necessary to acoustically may need to be serviced. Contact Meyer Sound align the subwoofer with other loudspeakers in the system. Technical Support.

  • Page 13: Mm-10Xp Current Draw And Cable Requirements

    MM-10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MM-10XP Temperature and Limiting Cable Lengths and Cable Gauges for MM-10XPs The Limit LED turns solid yellow when its heat sink tempera- ture reaches 65° C (145° F), indicating the unit is reaching its When connecting an MM-10XP to an MPS-488HP channel...

  • Page 14: Wiring Mm-10Xp Loudspeaker Cables With Belden 1502 Cable

    The EN3-to-pigtail cable is avail- able in plenum or regular (non-plenum) versions. NOTE: For a complete list of cables and cable connectors available from Meyer Sound that can be used with the MM-10XP subwoofer and MPS-488HP power supply, see Appendix A, “MM-10 Accessories.”...

  • Page 15: Chapter 3: Powering Mm-10Xp Subwoofers With The Mps-488Hp

    The MPS-488HP power supply delivers DC power and bal- MPS-488HP FRONT PANEL anced audio to Meyer Sound loudspeakers that require a The MPS-488HP front panel includes a power switch and 48 V DC external power supply. The MPS-488HP is a multi- LEDs for monitoring each loudspeaker channel.

  • Page 16: Mps-488Hp Rear Panel

    CHAPTER 3: POWERING MM-10XP SUBWOOFERS WITH THE MPS-488HP MPS-488HP REAR PANEL Link Switches The MPS-488HP rear panel includes an AC Input connector, Link switches determine how Channel Inputs are routed to eight Channel Inputs for receiving source audio, eight Chan- Channel Outputs.
  • Page 17 “MM-10XP Current Draw and Cable Requirements” on page 13. For informa- tion on cables and cable accessories available from Meyer Sound, see Appendix A, “MM-10 Accesso- ries.” For information on cable assembly, see Appendix C, “Phoenix and EN3 Cable Assembly.”...

  • Page 18: Mps-488Hp Current Draw

    CHAPTER 3: POWERING MM-10XP SUBWOOFERS WITH THE MPS-488HP MPS-488HPp Channel Outputs ■ Idle Current — The maximum rms current during idle periods. The MPS-488HPp Channel Outputs use Phoenix 5-pin male connectors with three pins for balanced audio (positive, neg- ■ Maximum Long-Term Continuous Current —...

  • Page 19: Safety Issues

    MM-10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY ISSUES CONNECTING MM-10XP SUBWOOFERS TO THE MPS-488HP Pay close attention to these important electrical and safety To connect MM-10XP subwoofers to the MPS-488HP: issues. 1. Power off the MPS-488HP. ■ The MPS-488HP requires a grounded outlet.

  • Page 20: Powering Mm-10Xp Subwoofers With The Original Mps-488

    CHAPTER 3: POWERING MM-10XP SUBWOOFERS WITH THE MPS-488HP a larger gauge for the DC cable so you can achieve 5. Power on the MPS-488HP and monitor the LEDs on its longer cable runs (see “Cable Lengths and Cable front panel to verify the connections (see “Voltage and Gauges for MM-10XPs”...

  • Page 21: Chapter 4: Mm-10Ac Subwoofer

    CHAPTER 4: MM-10AC SUBWOOFER The MM-10AC subwoofer includes an internal power supply AC Input Connector (Blue) and locking AC PowerCon connectors. The MM-10AC The blue AC Input connector supplies power to the receives audio from an XLR female Audio In connector, and MM-10AC.

  • Page 22: Power Connector Wiring

    AC looping cables. Assembled AC looping cables The MM-10AC operates safely and continuously when the are available from Meyer Sound. AC voltage stays within 100–240 V AC at 50 or 60 Hz. The subwoofer allows any combination of voltage to GND (neu-...

  • Page 23: Electrical Safety Issues

    MM-10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ■ Ultimate Short-Term Peak Current — A rating for fast- ■ Do not use a ground-lifting adapter or cut the AC cable reacting magnetic breakers. ground pin. ■ Inrush Current — The spike of initial current encoun- tered when powering on.

  • Page 24: Mm-10Ac Input Polarity Switch

    1000 ohms (10 kOhms / 10). To drive this number of looped subwoofers, the source device should have an output impedance of 100 ohms or less. This same rule applies when looping MM-10AC subwoofers with other self-pow- ered Meyer Sound loudspeakers. MM-10AC Limit LED...
  • Page 25 LED is yellow, the limiter threshold is lowered to a safe muted, the subwoofer has encountered a failure and level (causing the output level to be lowered by 6 dB) to pre- may need to be serviced. Contact Meyer Sound vent the subwoofer from overheating. When the temperature Technical Support.
  • Page 26 CHAPTER 4: MM-10AC SUBWOOFER...

  • Page 27: Chapter 5: Mm-10Acx Subwoofer

    CHAPTER 5: MM-10ACX SUBWOOFER The MM-10ACX subwoofer includes onboard DC power and MM-10ACX AC CONNECTORS audio routing for driving satellite loudspeakers: up to two The MM-10ACX subwoofer combines advanced loud- MM-4XPs, or a single UP-4XP (due to its higher power speaker technology with equally advanced power capabili- requirements and current draw).

  • Page 28: Power Connector Wiring

    AC line polarity and making AC looping cables. Assembled AC looping cables connect the earth ground on both ends of the cable. are available from Meyer Sound. The MM-10ACX requires a grounded connection. Always use a grounded outlet and plug. It is...

  • Page 29: Mm-10Acx Current Draw Requirements

    MM-10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: The power source for the You can use the following tables as a guide for selecting MM-10ACX should always operate within the cable gauges and circuit breaker ratings for the system’s required voltage range, at least a few volts from the operating voltage.

  • Page 30: Electrical Safety Issues

    CHAPTER 5: MM-10ACX SUBWOOFER ELECTRICAL SAFETY ISSUES MM-10ACX AUDIO IN CONNECTORS Pay close attention to these important electrical and safety The MM-10ACX includes three XLR female Audio In connec- issues. tors for Satellite 1, Satellite 2, and Subwoofer. ■ The MM-10ACX requires a grounded outlet. Always use a grounded outlet and plug.

  • Page 31: Mm-10Acx Satellite Out Connectors

    For information on cables and cable accesso- ries available from Meyer Sound, see Appendix A, “MM-10 Phoenix Outputs Accessories.” For information on cable assembly, see Appendix C, “Phoenix and EN3 Cable Assembly.”...

  • Page 32: Mm-10Acx Gain Knob

    CHAPTER 5: MM-10ACX SUBWOOFER NOTE: The Input Select switch is only included MM-10ACX INPUT POLARITY SWITCH on the MM-10ACX model. The switch only The Input Polarity switch swaps the polarity of the audio affects the subwoofer signal and has no effect on the source signal, which is sometimes necessary to acoustically Satellite Outs.
  • Page 33 65° C (145° F), indicating the unit is reaching its may need to be serviced. Contact Meyer Sound maximum heat dissipation and a reduction in SPL is recom- Technical Support.

  • Page 34: Mm-10Acx Satellite Configurations

    CHAPTER 5: MM-10ACX SUBWOOFER MM-10ACX SATELLITE CONFIGURATIONS Single Channel Satellite 1 Out to MM-4XP (or UP-4XP) (Balanced audio, 48 V DC) Balanced audio, single channel, to Audio In Satellite 1 AC power to AC Input MM-10ACX Single-Channel Satellite System (Shown with EN3 Connectors) To configure a single-channel satellite system with one 4.
  • Page 35 MM-10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Dual Channel Satellite 1 Out and Satellite 2 Out to MM-4XPs (Balanced audio, 48 V DC) Balanced audio, dual channels, to Satellite 1 Audio In and Satellite 2 Audio In AC power to AC Input MM-10ACX Dual-Channel Satellite System (Shown with EN3 Connectors) To configure a dual-channel satellite system with one 4.
  • Page 36 CHAPTER 5: MM-10ACX SUBWOOFER Dual Channel + Sub Channel (2.1) Satellite 1 Out and Satellite 2 Out to MM-4XPs (Balanced audio, 48 V DC) Balanced audio, dual channels, to Satellite 1 Audio In and Satellite 2 Audio In Balanced audio, single channel, to Subwoofer Audio In...

  • Page 37: Chapter 6: Mounting The

    (PN 40.199.060.02). precautions should always be observed: ■ All Meyer Sound products must be used in accordance with local, state, federal, and industry regulations. It is the owner’s and user’s responsibility to evaluate the reli- ability of any rigging or mounting method for their appli- cation.
  • Page 38 CHAPTER 6: MOUNTING THE MM-10 Wall-Mounting with the MUB-MM10 The MUB-MM10 U-bracket lets you mount the MM-10 either vertically or horizontally on a wall. MUB-MM10, Horizontal Wall Mount...

  • Page 39: Appendix A: Mm-10 Accessories

    Only recommended for use with 40.174.015.02 Vertical rain hood kit weather-protected MM-10s. PHOENIX AND EN3 CABLE CONNECTORS AND ADAPTERS The following Phoenix and EN3 cable connectors and adapters are available from Meyer Sound. Phoenix and EN3 Cable Connectors and Adapters Part Number Connector/Adapter 484.065...
  • Page 40 APPENDIX A: MM-10 ACCESSORIES PHOENIX AND EN3 LOUDSPEAKER CABLES The following Phoenix and EN3 cables are available from Meyer Sound and can be used to connect MM-10XPs to MPS-488HPs, as well as to connect MM-10ACXs to satellite loudspeakers. NOTE: Phoenix and EN3 loudspeaker cables and bulk cable use Belden 1502R (regular) or Belden 1502P (ple- num) cable.

  • Page 41: Appendix B: Optional Rain Hoods

    APPENDIX B: OPTIONAL RAIN HOODS A weather-protected version of the MM-10 subwoofer is avail- INSTALLING THE HORIZONTAL RAIN HOOD able with rain hood kits that safeguard the subwoofer’s elec- To install the MM-10 horizontal rain hood: tronics from the elements in fixed, outdoor installations. The 1.
  • Page 42 APPENDIX B: OPTIONAL RAIN HOODS 4. Attach the rain hood by slipping it under the flange on the right side of the subwoofer, placing it flush against the user panel. Align the rain hood’s holes with those in the panel. 5.

  • Page 43: Appendix C: Phoenix And En3 Cable Assembly

    APPENDIX C: PHOENIX AND EN3 CABLE ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING EN3-TO-EN3 LOUDSPEAKER CABLES When connecting MM-10XP loudspeakers equipped with EN3 connectors to the MPS-488HPe power supply, you need an EN3 5-pin female to EN3 5-pin male cable. The following procedure documents how to assemble this cable. If you are start- ing with an EN3-to-pigtail cable (included with the MM-10XP), you can skip step 5 in this procedure.
  • Page 44 APPENDIX C: PHOENIX AND EN3 CABLE ASSEMBLY 2. If the cable has not been stripped, strip the outer shielding 1” and then strip the black, red, blue, and white wires .275”. 1” 0.275” 3. Solder the five exposed conductors to the five pins on the EN3 cord connector using the following wiring scheme. Dimple identifies Pin #1 Pin #5, White, Pin #5, White,...
  • Page 45 MM-10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5. Repeat the previous steps to attach the EN3 5-pin female connector to the other end of the cable. Dimple identifies Pin #1 Pin #5, White, Pin #5, White, Pin #1, Black, audio (+) audio (+) 48 V DC (–)
  • Page 46 APPENDIX C: PHOENIX AND EN3 CABLE ASSEMBLY 2. Insert the five exposed conductors into the five cable holes in the Phoenix connector using the following wiring scheme. Pin #1 Black 48 V DC (–) Pin #2 48 V DC (+) Pin #3 Unshielded Audio shield...
  • Page 47 MM-10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6. Solder the five exposed conductors to the five pins on the EN3 cord connector using the following wiring scheme. Dimple identifies Pin #1 Pin #5, White, Pin #5, White, Pin #1, Black, audio (+) audio (+) 48 V DC (–)
  • Page 48 APPENDIX C: PHOENIX AND EN3 CABLE ASSEMBLY 2. Insert the five exposed conductors, from one end of the cable, into the five cable holes in one of the Phoenix connectors. Use the following wiring scheme. Pin #1 Black 48 V DC (–) Pin #2 48 V DC (+) Pin #3...

  • Page 49: Appendix D: Specifications

    APPENDIX D: SPECIFICATIONS MM-10 SPECIFICATIONS (ALL MODELS) MM-10 Specifications (All Models) ACOUSTICAL Operating Frequency Range 33 Hz – 228 Hz Note: Recommended maximum operating frequency range. Response depends on loading condi- tions and room acoustics. Frequency Response 35 Hz – 208 Hz ±4 dB Note: Free-field, measured with 1/3rd octave resolution at 4 meters.
  • Page 50 APPENDIX D: SPECIFICATIONS MM-10 Specifications (All Models) ENVIRONMENTAL Operating Temperature 0° C to +45° C Non Operating Temperature <–40° C or >+75° C Humidity To 95% at 35° C Operating Altitude To 4600 m (15,000 ft) Non operating Altitude To 95% at 35° C Shock 30 g 11 msec half-sine on each of 6 sides Vibration...
  • Page 51 MM-10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MM-10AC Specifications MM-10AC Specifications MM-10AC REAR PANEL Audio Connectors XLR female input with XLR male loop output Pin 1: Chassis/earth through 220 k, 1000 pF, 15 V clamp network to provide virtual ground lift at audio frequencies Pin 2: Signal + Pin 3: Signal –...
  • Page 52 APPENDIX D: SPECIFICATIONS MM-10ACX Specifications MM-10ACX Specifications MM-10ACX REAR PANEL Subwoofer Audio Connector XLR female input Pin 1: Chassis/earth through 220 k, 1000 pF, 15 V clamp network to provide virtual ground lift at audio frequencies Pin 2: Signal + Pin 3: Signal –...
  • Page 53 MM-10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MM-10ACX Specifications Note: Current draw values for one MM-10ACX with two MM-4XP satellite loudspeakers connected. AC Loop Output not used. PHYSICAL Enclosure Multi-ply hardwood Finish Black textured Protective Grille Hex-stamped steel with black mesh screen Mounting Top and side nut plates available with 3/8”or M10 threads. MUB-MM10 U-bracket mounts the sub- woofer on walls and ceilings at adjustable angles.
  • Page 54 APPENDIX D: SPECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 56 Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc. 2832 San Pablo Avenue Berkeley, CA 94702 www.meyersound.com © 2010 T: +1 510 486.1166 Meyer Sound. All rights reserved. F: +1 510 486.8356 MM-10 Operating Instructions, PN 05.199.005.01 B...

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