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Martin Audio MLA User Manual

Martin Audio MLA User Manual (456 pages)

Multi-cellular Loudspeaker Array

Brand: Martin Audio | Category: Speaker System | Size: 25.11 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
2
Introduction
15
About this Manual
15
Important Safety Instructions
16
- MLA/MLD MLA Compact
  16
- Merlin
  16
Electrical Compliance
17
Unpacking the Units
17
Mla
18
- Mechanical Design
  19
- Rigging
  19
- Acoustic Design
  22
  - Low Frequency
    22
  - MID-Range
    23
  - High Frequency
    25
  - FIR Crossovers
    27
  - Amplifier Module
    28
  - Connections
    29
  - Mains
    30
  - Audio & Network
    31
  - Block Diagram
    32
- Essential Maintenance
  33
  - Tools Required
    33
  - Replacing the Amplifier Module
    33
  - Replacing a Low Frequency Driver
    33
  - Replacing a MID Driver
    33
  - Replacing a Compression Driver
    34
  - Replacing a Diaphragm
    34
- Specifications
  34
  - Acoustical
    34
  - Drivers
    34
  - Rated Power (2)
    34
  - Dispersion
    34
  - Crossover Frequencies
    34
  - Audio Input
    34
  - Network
    34
  - Power Supply
    35
  - General
    35
  - Accessories
    35
  - Notes
    35
Mld
36
- Mechanical Design
  36
- Rigging
  36
- Acoustic Design
  37
  - Low Frequency
    37
  - MID-Range
    37
  - High Frequency
    37
- Connections
  38
  - Mains
    38
  - Audio & Network
    39
- Essential Maintenance
  40
  - Tools Required
    40
  - Replacing the Amplifier Module
    40
  - Replacing a MID Driver
    40
  - Replacing a Compression Driver
    40
  - Replacing a Diaphragm
    40
- Specifications
  41
  - Acoustical
    41
  - Drivers
    41
  - Rated Power (2)
    41
  - Dispersion
    41
  - Crossover Frequencies
    41
  - Audio Input
    41
  - Network
    41
  - Amplifier Module
    41
  - Power Supply
    41
  - General
    42
  - Accessories
    42
  - Notes
    42
Mlx
43
- Mechanical Design
  43
- Rigging
  44
- Amplifier Module
  47
- Connections
  48
  - Mains
    48
  - Audio & Network
    49
- Ipal Firmware Upgrade
  51
  - IPAL Vs MLX Firmware
    51
  - Parts Required
    51
- Essential Maintenance
  58
  - Tools Required
    58
  - Replacing the Amplifier Module
    58
  - Replacing a Driver
    58
- Specification
  59
  - Acoustical
    59
  - Drivers
    59
  - Rated Power (2)
    59
  - Dispersion
    59
  - Audio Input
    59
  - Network
    59
  - Amplifier Module
    59
  - Power Supply
    59
  - General
    59
  - Accessories
    60
  - Notes
    60
MLA Compact
61
- Mechanical Design
  62
- Rigging
  62
- Acoustic Design
  64
  - Low Frequency
    64
  - MID-Range
    66
  - High Frequency
    67
  - FIR Crossovers
    68
- Amplifier Module
  69
- Connections
  70
  - Mains
    71
  - Audio & Network
    71
- Block Diagram
  72
- Essential Maintenance
  73
  - Replacing the Amplifier Module
    73
  - Tools Required
    74
  - Replacing a Low Frequency Driver
    74
  - Replacing a MID Driver
    74
  - Replacing a Compression Driver
    74
  - Replacing a Diaphragm
    74
- Specifications
  75
  - Acoustical
    75
  - Drivers
    75
  - Rated Power (2)
    75
  - Dispersion
    75
  - Crossover Frequencies
    75
  - Audio Input
    75
  - Network
    75
  - Amplifier Module
    75
  - Power Supply
    75
  - General
    76
  - Accessories
    76
  - Notes
    76
Dsx / Dsx-F
77
- Mechanical Design
  77
- Flying Upgrade
  78
- Rigging
  78
- Acoustic Design
  80
- Amplifier Module
  80
- Connections
  80
  - Mains
    81
  - Audio & Network
    82
- Essential Maintenance
  83
  - Tools Required
    83
  - Replacing the Amplifier Module
    83
  - Replacing a Driver
    83
- Specifications
  84
  - Acoustical
    84
  - Drivers
    84
  - Rated Power (2)
    84
  - Dispersion
    84
  - Audio Input
    84
  - Internal Processing
    84
  - Network
    84
  - Amplifier Module
    84
  - Power Supply
    84
  - Accessories
    85
  - Notes
    85
Merlin
86
- Introduction
  86
- Features
  86
- Front Panel Functions
  86
- Rear Panel Functions
  88
- Connections
  88
  - Mains
    88
  - Ethernet
    88
  - U-Net
    88
  - Audio Inputs
    89
  - Audio Outputs
    89
  - Usb
    89
- Processing Functions
  89
- Menu Tree
  91
  - Main
    91
  - Inputs
    91
  - Outputs
    91
- System Setup
  92
  - Network Settings
    92
- Specifications
  94
U-Hub
95
- Introduction
  95
- Key Features
  95
- U-Net Connections
  95
- Block Diagram
  96
- System Example
  96
Audio Connections
98
- Input Connections
  98
- Using Unbalanced Connections
  98
- U-Hub Network Connections
  99
Panel Layouts
100
Rear Panel
101
Introduction
102
- Connect Power to the U-Hub
  102
- Connect All Input and Network Cables
  102
- IP Selection
  102
- IP Reset
  102
Accessories
103
- Cables
  103
- Adaptors
  104
- Audio/U-Net Splitter
  104
Tablet PC
105
- Software
  105
  - Display 2.1
    105
  - Vu-Net
    105
  - Xirrus Wifi Monitor
    106
- Files & Utilities
  106
  - Power Settings .Bat File
    106
  - Matlab Components
    106
  - Java Runtime
    106
  - Martin Audio Software Backup
    106
  - Network Information
    106
  - Picostation Configuration
    106
  - Standard Configuration
    106
  - Manually Configuring the Wireless Access Point (WAP)
    108
- Specification
  108
  - Processor
    108
  - Operating System
    108
  - Hard Drive
    109
  - Ram
    109
  - Display
    109
  - I/O (Input/Output) Ports
    109
  - Wi-Fi
    109
  - Dimensions
    109
MLA Master Rack
110
- Mk1 Master
  110
- Mk 2 Master
  111
MLA Slave Rack
114
- Mk1 Slave Rack
  114
- Mk2 Slave Rack
  114
MLA Foh Rack
116
MLA Flying Grid
118
- Calibration
  118
- Battery Replacement
  121
MLA Compact Flying Grid
123
- Calibration
  123
MLA to MLA Compact Transition Grid
124
Mains Distro- High Voltage
125
- Distro Mk1
  125
- Distro Mk2
  125
Mains Distro Low Voltage
126
Flightcases
127
- Merlin & Distro Rack
  127
  - Mk1 High Voltage Rack Case
    127
  - Mk2 High Voltage Rack Case
    127
  - Mk3 High Voltage Rack Case
    127
  - Low Voltage Rack Case
    128
- Cable Trunk
  129
  - Mk1 Cable Trunk
    129
  - Mk2 Cable Truck
    130
- Grid Cases
  131
  - Mk1 MLA Grid Case
    131
  - Mk2 MLA Grid Case
    131
  - Mk3 Grid Case
    132
  - Mk1 MLA Compact Flying Frame Case
    133
  - Mk2 MLA Compact Flying Frame Case
    133
- Tablet PC Case
  134
  - Mk1 Tablet PC Case
    134
  - Mk2 Tablet PC Case
    135
- MLA Compact Twin Case
  136
- Front of House Case
  137
Cabling
138
- Mains
  138
  - 16A Extension
    138
  - 30M Tourmate Multicore
    138
  - 12-Way Breakout Loom
    138
  - 6-Way Breakout Loom
    139
  - Network
    140
  - Adaptors
    141
- Audio
  142
- Looming Cables
  142
  - Cabinet Links
    142
  - Array Looms
    143
Display V2.1
145
Introduction
145
- Numerical Optimisation
  145
- Index Plots
  146
Application Menu
157
- Getting Started
  158
- Add an Array
  159
Slice Tab
163
- Slice Setup
  163
- Draw a Shell
  164
- Edit the Shell
  165
- Using Survey
  166
- Position the Array
  168
- Add the Audience Region
  168
- Editing the Audience Region
  169
Coverage Tab
170
- Defining Venue Planes
  170
- Changing Plane Properties
  171
- Audience Offsets
  172
- Air Absorption Compensation
  173
- Target Delta Selection
  174
Splay Angle Tab
177
- Splay Angles
  177
- Current Acoustic Output
  177
- Coverage / Current Best Optimised Output
  178
- Calculation
  179
- Array Diagram
  180
- Optimisation
  180
  - Optimisation Progress
    181
  - Run the Optimisation
    181
Rig Tab
184
- Mla
  184
  - Ground Stacking
    188
- MLA Compact
  190
- MLA Mini
  193
  - Flown System
    193
  - Ground Stacking
    196
  - Pole Mount
    198
- EQ Tab
  202
  - Air Absorption
    202
  - Goals
    202
  - Optimise Eq's
    204
- View the SPL
  205
- Individual Graph Windows
  207
- Adding Additional Arrays
  211
  - Deleting an Array
    211
Exporting the Optimisation
212
- Exporting D2P Files
  212
- Exporting to DXF
  213
Vu-Net
216
- Introduction
  216
- Menus
  216
- Window Components
  217
  - Menu and Toolbar
    217
  - File
    218
  - Edit
    218
  - Preferences
    219
  - Tools
    223
  - Window
    223
  - Help
    223
  - Tool Bar
    225
  - Project Workspace
    227
- Working Offline
  232
  - Adding Merlin, MLA, MLD and MLX
    232
  - Adding MLA Compact & DSX
    233
  - Adding MLA Mini
    234
  - Adding DD12
    237
  - Adding PSX
    237
  - Arranging the Array Components
    237
- Device Discovery
  241
- Device Discovery MLA Mini
  248
  - On Line Operation
    259
  - Right-Click Menu
    261
  - Renaming
    262
  - Peqs
    262
  - Loading Snapshots
    262
  - Defining Zones
    263
  - Synchronize
    265
  - Delete
    265
- MLA/MLD & Compact Arrays
  265
  - Array Cell Check
    270
  - PEQ Tab
    275
  - Array & Zone Ganging
    280
  - Array Ganging
    281
  - Zone Ganging
    283
  - X-Array Ganging
    284
  - Zone Filter Ganging
    286
- MLX & DSX Arrays
  286
  - Block PEQ
    290
  - Sub Array/Block Ganging
    291
- MLA Mini
  292
  - MLA Mini Cell Check
    292
  - Assigning Zones in MLA Mini
    293
  - MLA Mini PEQ
    296
  - MLA Mini Ganging
    298
  - Array Ganging
    298
  - Zone Ganging
    299
- Dd12
  300
  - Overview
    306
  - Zones
    313
  - Noise Gate
    314
- Psx
  315
  - Overview
    321
  - Zones
    330
  - Noise Gate
    331
- Merlin
  332
  - Gain, Mute & Limiters
    332
  - Routing
    333
  - Input Channels
    335
  - Output Channels
    339
  - Delay
    340
  - Delay Link
    342
  - Ganging
    344
  - Whole Input / Output Ganging
    344
  - Cross Device Ganging
    349
- Loading Presets
  352
  - PEQ Files
    354
  - Other Options
    356
  - Synchronise
    357
- Master Overview
  359
- Show Mode
  364
- Module Replacement
  366
  - Replace the Module
    366
  - Reconnect the Module
    366
  - Discover the Array
    366
  - Restore Optimisations
    370
  - Check Input Settings
    375
  - Test the Array
    376
- Firmware Updates
  379
  - Get Firmware Updates
    379
  - Starting a Firmware Update
    381
  - MLA/MLD Conversion Tool
    385
MLA Pick Load Spreadsheet
388
- Ground Stacking
  391
MLA Compact Pick Load Spreadsheet
394
- Ground Stacking
  396
System Wiring
398
- Mains
  398
- U-Net
  399
- Ethernet
  399
- Audio
  400
Rigging MLA
401
- Safety First
  401
- Manpower
  401
- Wiring and Rigging
  401
- Rigging the System- Standard Flown System
  401
- Arrays Greater than 12 Enclosures
  423
- Rear Position on Grid
  424
- Flying MLX
  426
- Cardioid Flown Arrays
  429

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