Meyer Sound M'elodie CONTENTS, INTRODUCTION, CHAPTER 1: Introducing the M’elodie™ Loudspeaker, CHAPTER 2: Power Requirements, CHAPTER 3: Amplification and Audio

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION	1
CHAPTER 1: Introducing the M’elodie™ Loudspeaker	3
Advanced M’elodie Technology	3
Integrated Amplifier and Processing	3
Truck-Smart and Rig-Ready	4
Total System Approach	5
CHAPTER 2: Power Requirements	7
AC Power Distribution	7
Looping and Cabling	7
Power Connector Wiring Conventions	8
Voltage Requirements	8
Current Requirements	9
Electrical Safety Issues	10
CHAPTER 3: Amplification and Audio	11
Audio Input	11
Amplification and Protection Circuitry	12
M’elodie Interconnections	12
Cabling	12
The Limiting System	12
Low- and Mid-Frequency Limiters	12
High-Frequency Limiter	12
Cooling System	13
CHAPTER 4: RMS™ Remote Monitoring System	15
Understanding the RMS module	15
Service LED (Red)	16
Service Button	16
Wink LED (green)	16
Reset Button	16
Activity LED (Green)	16
User Interface	16
CHAPTER 5: Line Arrays and System Integration	17
How Line Arrays Work	17
M’elodie Curvilinear Array	17
High Frequencies	17
Mid to Low Frequencies	17
Designing a Line Array System	18
High-Frequency Design Strategies	18
Low-Frequency Design Strategies	19
Optimizing and Equalizing the Array	19
High-Frequency Equalization Strategies	19
Low-Frequency Strategies	19
Using M’elodie as Sidefill or Downfill with MICA™ Curvilinear Arrays	20
Using Meyer Sound Processors to Drive and Optimize the Array	21
Using Digital Signal Processors	21
Using M’elodie with Subwoofers	22

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