CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

1

How to Use this Manual

1

Introducing the M2D and M2D-Sub Loudspeakers

1

CHAPTER 1: Power Requirements

3

AC Power

3

AC Power Distribution

3

Power Connector Wiring

4

Voltage and Current Requirements

5

M2D Voltage Requirements

5

M2D Current Requirements

5

M2D-Sub Voltage Requirements

6

M2D-Sub Current Requirements

6

CHAPTER 2: Amplification and Audio

9

Audio Input

9

M2D Interconnections

10

M2D Amplification

10

M2D Limiting

10

M2D Amplifier Cooling System

11

Optional Fan Assembly Kit

11

M2D-Sub Interconnections

11

M2D-Sub Amplification

12

M2D-Sub Limiting

12

M2D-Sub Amplifier Cooling System

13

CHAPTER 3: RMS™ Remote Monitoring System

15

Understanding the RMS User Panel

15

Service LED (Red)

15

Service Button

16

Wink LED (green)

16

Reset Button

16

Acivity LED (Green)

16

User Interface

16

CHAPTER 4: Line Arrays and System Integration

17

How Line Arrays Work

17

The M2D Line Array

17

High Frequencies

17

Mid to Low Frequencies

17

Adjusting Line Array Coverage

17

High-Frequency Design Strategies

18

Low-Frequency Design Strategies

18

Electronically Driving the Array

18

High-Frequency Equalization Strategies

18

Low-Frequency Strategies

18

Using the M2D-Sub with the M2D

19

Daisy-Chained

20

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