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

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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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