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CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Introduction 7

How to Use This Manual 7
MINA Compact Curvilinear Array Loudspeaker 7

Chapter 2: Power Requirements 13

AC Connectors 13
Wiring for AC Connections 14
AC Power Distribution 14
MINA Voltage Requirements 15
MINA Current Requirements 15
Electrical Safety Issues 16

Chapter 3: Amplification and Audio 17

Audio Connectors 17
Internal connections 18
Cabling 18
Limiting 18
On/Temp LED 18

Chapter 4: Line Arrays and System Integration 21

About Line Arrays 21
MINA Curvilinear Arrays 21
System Design Principles 22
Optimizing and Equalizing Arrays 22
Compensating for Latency when Integrating MINA Loudspeakers 24
Using MINA Loudspeakers for Sidefill and Downfill in M’ELODIE Arrays 24
Galileo Loudspeaker Management System 24
Using Digital Signal Processors 26
Integrating Subwoofers with MINA Loudspeaker Systems 26

Chapter 5: QuickFly Rigging 29

MINA GuideALinks 29
MG-MINA Grid 31
MTF-M’elodie/MINA Transition Frame 33
MYA-MINA Mounting Yoke 34
MUB-MINA U-Bracket 35
Floor- and Pole-Mounting MINAs with the MYA-MINA 36
MCF-MINA Caster Frame 36

Chapter 6: RMS Remote Monitoring System 39

RMS Software 39
RMS Module 40

Chapter 7: System Design and Integration Tools 43

MAPP Online Pro 43
SIM 3 Measurement System 44