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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Section 7: Custom Flightcase p. 22 It is compulsory to read this user manual before operating M15’s . Supervision and competency are the responsibility of the system owners and operators. Owners and operators are responsible for inspecting the rigging and ensuring that it has not been damaged in transport, from misuse, or wear and tear. -
Page 4: Introduction
Section 1.0 Introduction This manual is intended to demonstrate and help M15 owners with the operation of the M15 and its optional MASS™ (Multi Angle Suspension System) rigging system. M15 User Manual Page 4 of 24... -
Page 5: The Essential Multi-Purpose Box
Section 2.0 The Essential Multi-Purpose Box The M15 is a multi-purpose high output enclosure, that can be used as a stage monitor, FOH system, center enclosure, or as a fill device. The M15’s symmetrical cabinet design facilitates mirror imaging when used as a stage monitor by maintaining the same projection angle. -
Page 6: Active/Passive Operation
LF and HF signals are routed sepearately to the amplifier channels. It can also be paralleled to other M15’s through four NL-4 Speakon connectors. Using one of the four connectors for the speaker input allows a second connector to function as a feed to jump additional cabinets. -
Page 7: Processing And Presets
M-series Processor Presets are determined through polar measurements and spacial averages to optimize equalization, crossover points and time alignment. M15 Preset librairies for XTA’s processors can be obtained from the Adamson website, by request from your local Adamson distributor or the Adamson Head office, and are applied using audio-core software. -
Page 8: Technical Specifications
Section 5.0 Technical Specifications M15 User Manual Page 8 of 24... - Page 9 The M15 optional accessories include the MASS™ (Multi Angle Suspension System) which features several different methods of flying the cabinet. The M15 is designed to accept a multi- purpose rigging plate, which is the base for the following rigging methods covered in the manual.
- Page 10 Section 6.1 Rigging with the MASS™ System When mounting the M15 with MASS™, ensure the boxes are securely fastened and mounted properly. Suspended speakers should always be reinforced with steel safety cable and inspected by an experienced crew member. When pole mounted, verify the stand is placed on a level surface, the tripod legs are fully extended and do not present a trip hazard.
- Page 11 MASS™ rigging methods 1. Take the multi-purpose plate 2. Allign with the top of the box and fit the locking hub into place . Pull the retaining pin up and slide it in. M15 User Manual Page 11 of 24...
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Page 12: Multi-Purpose Plate
Rigging with the MASS™ System Option1: Pole Mount - Rigging Parts needed: (1) Multi-Purpose plate (1) Polemounting attachment (Part not included. Can be ordered from Koenig & Meyer part number - 195/8 Mounting Adapter) M15 User Manual Page 12 of 24... - Page 13 1. Screw the polemounting piece horinzontally to the multipurpose plate. (1/4’ 20 machine screw, 1/2” long. 2. Fasten the plate to the M15 as on page 11. . In the event that you have the “flytrack” installed onto the multipurpose plate and do not...
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Page 14: C-Clamp Rigging
Section 6.4 Rigging with the MASS™ System Option 2: C-Clamp - Rigging Parts needed: (1) Multi-purpose plate (1) C-clamp M15 User Manual Page 14 of 24... - Page 15 . Slide the Multi-Purpose plate to place as on page 11. 4. Be sure the bolt head’s height is not greater than the 1/4” countersink allows, to avoid cosmetic damage to the box. M15 User Manual Page 15 of 24...
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Page 16: Flytrack Rigging
Section 6.5 Rigging with the MASS™ System Option 3: Fly-Track Rigging Parts Needed: (1) Multi-pupose plate (2) Flytrack rigging pieces (2) Suspension Hardware (not included) M15 User Manual Page 16 of 24... - Page 17 2. Attach the rigging plate as on page 11. . Attach suspension hardware if a more pronounced angle is required. Flytrack option is adjustable to 5 different placements for varied degreed angles. -9, -5.5, 0, +5.5, +9 degrees M15 User Manual Page 17 of 24...
- Page 18 Dual Axis Rigging (2) Multi Purpose Plates (A.) (2) Protractor Discs (B.) (1) Swing Assembly (E.) (1) L-bar (F) (1) C-Clamp (D) The M-15 is an Arrayable Cabinet capable of suspension applications in pairs. M15 User Manual Page 18 of 24...
- Page 19 7. Multi Purpose plate 8. Protractor Disc Note that parts 4-6 (top photo) as well as parts 6 & 8 (bottom photo) come already assembled. (Additional tools you will need is a Phillips Head Screwdriver) M15 User Manual Page 19 of 24...
- Page 20 1. Attach the Protractor Disc to the Multi Purpose Platewith attached lever pins. ( x2 ) Attach the Multi Purpose Plates to the M15 as on p.11 2-4. Slide the U-bar into the Protractor Disc, and insert the quick release push-pins on both sides.
- Page 21 Section 6.6 Rigging with the MASS™ System Dual Axis Rigging of a pair of M15’s Additional parts (2) Twin Plates (Top A.) (Bottom B.) (12) Set Screws (6 x top, 6 x bottom) 1. The Top and Bottom Twin Plates (A and B) are installed on top of the multipurpose plates at respective ends of the cabinets with six set screws per side.
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Page 22: Custom Flightcase
The NL4 connectors are exposed through an access port on top of the flight case, so when it is open, the M-15’s can easily be tested without having to remove them from the case. M15 User Manual Page 22 of 24...