Meyer Sound M3D-SUB Specifications

QUICKFLY RIGGING MANUALM SERIESM3D™ and M3D-Sub

23Using a three- or four-high M3D block will make each block heavier (see Table 1) and less stable, so the blocks will require extra care when rolling

23TIP: Meyer Sound’s optional transit covers will protect M3Ds stacked for transport. They are easy to use, because one side opens with Velcro seams,

45When choosing your rigging point capacities, always keep in mind that the entire weight of the array may shift completely to either the front or bac

45MEASURING A VENUEYou are required to enter the venue’s dimensions into the M3D Placement Calculator.If scaled sectional drawings of the venue are av

67Once you enter measurements into the M3D Placement Calculator, it will help you visualize the approximate vertical splay angles needed. The calculat

67LIFTING MECHANISMSThe number and lift capacity of chain motors used to lift the array are dependent on the array’s combined weight, including the we

89NOTE: When using chains or making custom bridle lengths to achieve vertical tilt, be sure the center of gravity of the nal hung array is within the

89TIP: If the bottom of the array ends up being too far downstage during assembly, have stagehands breast it upstage until assembly is complete and it

1011Figure 10. Checking phase (chain direction)4. Run the chain through the motors until they are approximately 2 feet off the ground.5. Attach the

1011The allowable system center of gravity range must be within the front rigging point and one of the pickup choices provided, as illustrated in Figu

ivvDECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ACCORDING TO ISO/IEC GUIDE 22 AND EN 45014The manufacturer:Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc.2832 San Pablo AvenueBerkeley, Ca

1213ADJUSTING ANGLESBy using both MAPP Online and the M3D Placement Calculator, you should now have determined the required tilt for the MTG-3D Top Gr

1213Adjusting MTG-3D Top Grid UptiltWith the MTG-3D Top Grid’s rear link in the extended position (as shown in Figure 17 and Figure 18), the front Cam

1415Figure 19. Removing the QRP from the MTG-3D Top Grid’s front CamLink2. Adjust the motors to tilt the MTG-3D Top Grid and allow the CamLink to mov

1415Figure 21. Adjusting angle using the alignment blockCAUTION: When the QRPs are removed from the CamLinks, take care when adjusting the motor hoist

16173. Move the CamLink to the 0˚ position and secure with a QRP as shown in Figure 24.Figure 24. Front CamLink in up position, QRP insertedYou are n

1617Figure 27. Rear link QRP insertedTIP: Here is another technique for setting the rear link. Position the upper array approximately 1 inch (25 mm) a

1819FLYING A COMPLETED ARRAYFigure 31 shows an example of rigging points chalked on the ground, a fully rigged block of three M3D loudspeakers with an

1819INCLUDING M3D-SUBS IN AN ARRAYM3D-Subs can be included in an array in the same manner as M3Ds.Refer to the M3D Operating Instructions for details

2021GENERALThis appendix contains various hanging congurations for M3D loudspeakers using an MTG-3D Top Grid. This appendix also contains allowable c

2021CONFIGURATION AFigure 34 illustrates the hanging congurations that are considered in the calculations listed in Table 3 and Table 4. In these con

ivvSYMBOLS USEDThese symbols indicate important safety or operating features in this booklet and on the chassis.1. Read these instructions.2. Keep t

2223Table 4. Minimum Allowable Bridle Leg Lengths with Varying Number of M3D Loudspeakers Maximum Number of M3Ds5:1 Safety Factor 7:1 Safety FactorMax

2223CONFIGURATION BFigure 35. Using bridle leg short side pickup points (BRP 1)Use Table 5 and Table 6 when the lifting conguration uses bridle legs

2425Table 6. Minimum Allowable Bridle Leg Lengths with Varying Number of M3D Loudspeakers Qty. of M3Ds5:1 Safety Factor 7:1 Safety FactorAngle Between

2425CONFIGURATION CFigure 36. Using bridle leg short side pickup points (BRP 2)Use Table 7 and Table 8 when the bridle legs are parallel to the side o

2627Table 8. Minimum Allowable Bridle Leg Lengths with Varying Number of M3D Loudspeakers Qty. of M3Ds5:1 Safety Factor 7:1 Safety FactorAngle Between

2627CONFIGURATION DFigure 37. Bridle legs using attachment points on an extended MTG-3D Top Grid (BRP 3)When using bridle legs spanning the short side

2829Table 10. Minimum Allowable Bridle Leg Lengths with Varying Number of M3D Loudspeakers Qty. of M3Ds5:1 Safety Factor 7:1 Safety FactorAngle Betwee

2829CONFIGURATION EFigure 38. Using center pickup pointsThe pickup conguration using the center pickup points on the MTG-3D is shown in Figure 38.CAU

3031CONFIGURATION FWhen an array is lifted with a separate motor attached to each of the MTG-3D corner lifting points, as shown in Figure 39, an array

3031CONFIGURATION GIn conguration G, the steel cables are connected to a single lift point from the four rigging points on the MTG-3D Top Grid.The ar

viviiPLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY AND IN ITS ENTIRETY. IT CONTAINS CRITICAL INFORMATION REGARDING SAFETY ISSUES, INCLUDING GUIDELINES FOR GENERA

3233APPENDIX B — PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONSM3D PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONSEnclosure Multi-ply hardwoodFinish Black textured (weather protected)Note: Custom c

3233M3D-SUB PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONSEnclosure Multi-ply hardwoodFinish Black textured (weather protected)Note: Custom color available upon requestProte

3435Figure 43. MTG-3D Top Grid physical dimensions

3435APPENDIX C — MTF-3D TRANSITION FRAME ASSEMBLY PROCEDUREUse the following procedure when transitioning in an array from M3Ds to Meyer Sound MSL-4s

3637ATTACHING THE ADJUSTABLE LINK ASSEMBLY TO THE MRF-3D RIGGING FRAMESTIP: When you are lowering the front arm on to the rings, it is easiest to do s

3637Front1. Raise the M3D array to give sufcient space to slide the front (long) adjustable link plate up (vertically) in between the MRF-3D Rigging

3839GLOSSARY A array A group of own loudspeakers that has been congured to produce optimum sound pressure level (SPL) and coverage in a partic

3839 O out Rigging term denoting hardware moving in an upward direction. P pullback or Rigging term used to describe the process of attachin

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viviiAdvisory Note: Safety Responsibilities “Above the Hook”In most touring applications of rigging systems, the touring sound provider is normally re

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viiiixCONTENTSIntroduction 1Assembling Blocks for Transport 1Truck Pack 1M3D Transport 3Before Hanging an M3D Array 3Choosing Rigging Point Capac

x1Appendix B — Physical Specications 32M3D Physical Specications 32M3D-Sub Physical Specications 33MTG-3D Top Grid Physical Specications 33App

x1INTRODUCTIONThe M3D and M3D-Sub QuickFly rigging system is a complete integrated solution for transporting and ying M3D and M3D-Sub loudspeakers. T