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Summary of Contents for Meyer Sound Microphones, Processors, and Loudspeakers
- Page 1 CONSTELLATION INSTALLATION GUIDE Microphones, Processors, and Loudspeakers Please visit www.meyersound.com for release notes, software updates, and forum support.
- Page 2 Galileo, Compass, TruShaping, and Composite EQ are trademarks and Meyer Sound, Meyer Sound MAPP Online and SIM 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installing Processors in the Equipment Rack Chapter 6: System Control Options Chapter 7: Initial System Tests Setting Up CueStation Routing Signal to Outputs Using Wild Tracks as a Signal Source Checking Signal on Microphone Inputs Chapter 8: Meyer Sound Technical Support... -
Page 4: About This Document
PREFACE : ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT This guide will take you through the installation process of all Constellation components, in preparation for the calibration tuning phase. Each component has unique requirements for power, audio signal, and best wiring practices. Follow all of the guidelines in this manual to guarantee the highest-quality sound for your venue. -
Page 5: Chapter 1: Power Requirements
Constellation system is very important. The effect of poor, inadequate, or low-quality power will have a detrimental result in the sound quality of the system. The following information is the Meyer Sound specification for proper powering of the various components of a Constellation System. -
Page 6: Equipment Rack Power
CHAPTER 1: POWER REQUIREMENTS or mechanical ground system or the Constellation electrical systems chassis or mechanical ground. This will prevent the “shorting” of the Constellation system s isolated ground system. Equipment Rack Power The equipment racks for the loudspeaker power supplies and Constellation processors should be isolated from any other conductive material and connected directly to the isolated ground. -
Page 7: Power Specifications
CONSTELLATION INSTALLATION GUIDE Power Specifications It is important to make sure that each powered component receives the required amount of electrical power. Matrix3 Processors The Matrix3 Constellation processors require 200 watts maximum per unit. Stella-188 Power Supply The Stella-188 Power Supply can supply power for up to 16 Stella-4 loudspeakers, or 8 Stella-8 loudspeakers. - Page 8 5-pin Phoenix connectors. Current draw: Burst Current (<1 sec) 15 A rms (115 V AC), 7.5 A rms (230 V AC) Multiple power supplies should be installed in the rack with no empty spaces between them. The power ratings for all Meyer Sound products can be found online at http://www.meyersound.com, listed by individual product.
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Page 9: Chapter 2: Wiring Installation
The installer should be a recognized experienced local installer with a good track record of previous related installations. Meyer Sound does not authorize companies for product installation; however, Meyer Sound expects all installation companies to follow universal standards set out by NSCA, NAB, and other universally accepted standards. -
Page 10: Mm-4Xp Cabling
CHAPTER 2: WIRING INSTALLATION MM-4XP Cabling The MPS-488(E/P) MM-4XP power supply provides both audio signal and power to the MM-4XP loudspeakers. To connect the signal conducts of the Belden 1502 cable to a Phoenix connector: 1. Follow insulation stripping lengths. 2. -
Page 11: Polarity
CONSTELLATION INSTALLATION GUIDE Polarity Polarity must be maintained between all microphone and loudspeaker cables. Follow the “pin two is hot” standard for wiring balanced lines. Maintain continuity of shields at all connecting points, except as required by standard specified practice for “floating” shields. -
Page 12: Chapter 3: Loudspeaker Locations And Installation
Please do not make any unauthorized field changes. This will affect the performance of the system. Any changes to the location of a loudspeaker or microphone must be approved by the acoustical consultant and Meyer Sound. In most cases, the architect should also be notified. Notifications must be in writing. - Page 13 CHAPTER 3: LOUDSPEAKER LOCATIONS AND INSTALLATION Hanging an MM-4XP from a pipe may require an all-thread extender. The all-thread can be attached to a pipe using a C-clamp or a beam clamp:...
- Page 14 CONSTELLATION INSTALLATION GUIDE Mounting a Stella-8C This diagram shows an exploded view of the Stella-8C.
- Page 15 CHAPTER 3: LOUDSPEAKER LOCATIONS AND INSTALLATION Mounting UltraSeries Loudspeakers This diagram shows a UPJunior with the mountable U-bracket. This diagram shows the UMS-SM with mountable U-bracket.
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Page 16: Loudspeaker Installation
Isolate with rubber mounting where necessary. Use rated materials wherever and whenever possible. Meyer Sound loudspeakers will mount with any standard available mounting hardware or beam clamp available in hardware outlets around the world. Most American manufacturers of hardware will have a load rating stamped on the hardware itself. -
Page 17: Chapter 4: Microphone Locations And Installation
As with the loudspeaker locations, each microphone s location is specified by the Constellation system design. If there are conflicts in any drawings or field locations due to other equipment, please notify Meyer Sound and your consultant immediately with those conflicts so the issue may be resolved. - Page 18 CHAPTER 4: MICROPHONE LOCATIONS AND INSTALLATION The miniature omni microphone looks like this: The compact cardioid microphone looks like this: The XLR connector that terminates these microphones has a barrel that is approximately 3" long. It looks like this:...
- Page 19 CONSTELLATION INSTALLATION GUIDE Dimensions of the miniature capsules are shown below: Miniature Cardioid Miniature Omni A shock mount is available for the compact cardioid. The compact cardioid capsule is shown with the shock mount below:...
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Page 20: Microphone Installation
CHAPTER 4: MICROPHONE LOCATIONS AND INSTALLATION Microphone Installation Make sure all mounts for microphones are secure and tight. Use rated materials wherever possible. Try to maintain as much distance as possible from electrical equipment and fixtures, without modifying the microphone placement guidelines. Be aware of large transformers, as well as high voltage lighting instrument locations. - Page 21 CONSTELLATION INSTALLATION GUIDE isolation of the ground paths from one another as well as connection to the chassis of the patch box. Multi-core/snake cables need to be be the type that has separate jackets or insulation for each pair. A multi-core/snake cable that uses a foil shield with Mylar, or similar types of material, covering the foil shield are not acceptable.
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Page 22: Chapter 5: Constellation Processor Installation
CHAPTER 5: CONSTELLATION PROCESSOR INSTALLATION Constellation processors should be mounted within a rack in an equipment room near the venue. Each processor comes with an IEC power cable and a link cable, and each system includes one null modem serial cable. It is recommended that you prefabricate and build as much of the Constellation system racks as possible, so that you are able to load the software and pretest the processors before they are installed on site. - Page 23 CHAPTER 5: CONSTELLATION PROCESSOR INSTALLATION 1. All MS-CONSTELLATION processors. These processors include an LX-ELC module and an LX-COS module. 2. All MS-VRAS processors. These processors include an LX-VRA module in place of an LX-EXP module. 3. All MS-EXPANSION processors. These processors have two LX-EXP modules, and do not have either an LX-ELC module or an LX-COS module.
- Page 24 Refer to the CueStation User Guide for more information on the processor link system. WARNING: Only use Meyer Sound link cables for connecting the processors. Replacing the provided link cable with a DB9 serial cable will result in system malfunction.
- Page 25 CHAPTER 5: CONSTELLATION PROCESSOR INSTALLATION Network Connections A network connection to the MS-CONSTELLATION processor is required for tuning purposes, and may also be required by system control devices. Connect a CAT5 or CAT6 cable between the network switch and the LX-ELC module on the MS-CONSTELLATION processor. The 192.168.0.101 .
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Page 26: Chapter 6: System Control Options
CHAPTER 6: SYSTEM CONTROL OPTIONS Once the Constellation system is installed and tuned, the client must have a way to easily select Constellation settings. For this purpose, there are several options: Web Page Control This option requires a minimum amount of extra equipment, as the client only needs access to a web browser on a computer that is networked to the Constellation system. -
Page 27: Chapter 7: Initial System Tests
CueStation software is used to control the Matrix3 processors directly. CueStation will run on Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux. You will be supplied a copy of this program from Meyer Sound for your Constellation installation. Meyer Sound will supply the initial project file for your design as well. -
Page 28: Routing Signal To Outputs
CHAPTER 7: INITIAL SYSTEM TESTS 4. In the Configuration menu, select Query Hardware for Configuration... A dialog box will appear, listing out the number of processors it has detected. Click Accept. 5. In the Configuration menu, select Send Configuration to Frames. This sets up the correct number of inputs and outputs, and sets all mixer settings to default. -
Page 29: Using Wild Tracks As A Signal Source
CONSTELLATION INSTALLATION GUIDE 10. Open the Output Masters window, and mute or unmute each output as desired to verify signal at each loudspeaker. Using Wild Tracks as a Signal Source For installations where it is impractical to connect an external audio signal for loudspeaker testing, you may choose to use Wild Tracks as a signal generator. - Page 30 CHAPTER 7: INITIAL SYSTEM TESTS 3. In the box directly above the output channel number, it is labeled "Output". Click on the Up arrow next to the box to change the output type to "PFL M". 4. In the Configuration menu, select Send Configuration to Frames. The output channel has now been re-configured as a mono PFL channel.
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Page 31: Chapter 8: Meyer Sound Technical Support
CHAPTER 8: MEYER SOUND TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you encounter any problems while installing or operating your Constellation system, please contact Meyer Sound technical support. Email: mailto:techsupport@meyersound.com Web: http://www.lcsforums.com... - Page 32 2832 San Pablo Avenue Berkeley, CA, 94702 +1 510 486.1166 ©2008 +1 510 486.8356 Meyer Sound Laboratories www.meyersound.com 05.166.005.01 A2...
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