Figure 1.2. M’elodie amplifier
This modular, field-replaceable amplifier/processing package also incorporates Meyer Sound’s Intelligent AC™ power supply, which automatically adjusts for any line voltage worldwide and provides both soft turn-on and transient protection. M’elodie is fitted standard with Meyer Sound’s exclusive RMS interface, allowing you to monitor and troubleshoot an entire RMS-equipped Meyer Sound system remotely from your PC notebook or desktop system.
NOTE: In order to use RMS, you will need Meyer Sound’s optional RMS software,
interface card, and a PC running Windows® 2000/XP or higher.
NOTE: Complete acoustical and electrical specifications are covered in Appendix C.
TRUCK-SMART AND RIG-READY
M’elodie’s QuickFly rigging employs rugged, reliable and user-friendly components that remain captive in transit. Custom front and rear GuideALinks at the cabinet corners couple the units for flying, stacking, or transporting in stacks while still in splayed positions. This enables M’elodie arrays to go from being stored in the truck to being fully rigged and back again in minutes.
A slot and convenient pinned knob allow each link to be quickly and easily moved and pinned for arraying or storage with no risk of fingers or hands getting caught between cabinets.
Figure 1.3. The MG-M’elodie multipurpose grid can be used both for flying and ground-stacking M’elodie cabinets
To enable optimum acoustical performance, the rear links of the M’elodie enclosure permit 12 splay angles in one- degree increments from zero to 11 degrees. Because rigging connections are rigid, the array tilt is easy to adjust, often eliminating the need for a pull-back strap in flown configurations.
Rigging accessories for M’elodie include the MG-M’elodie top grid. This multipurpose grid is designed for flying M’elodie arrays and can also be used to facilitate ground- stacking.
The MTF-MICA/M’elodie transition frame allows M’elodie to be configured as downfill for MICA loudspeakers in complex systems. In addition, the MTF-MICA/M’elodie allows the integration of 600-HP compact high-powered subwoofers in a flown or ground-stacked M’elodie array using the MG-MICA multipurpose grid.
