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M3D : Line Array Loudspeaker

The Meyer Sound® M3D™ loudspeaker is an reinforce the output of the front-facing performance and reliability, and the high
advanced line array system for medium- drivers. This novel technology affords common-mode rejection of the laser-
to long-throw applications. The product of controlled cardioid coverage to 35 Hz. trimmed differential input permits long
more than two years of intensive research signal runs through a simple shielded
and development, the M3D features A complex mid-range phase and magnitude twisted pair cable.
BroadbandQ™ technology — a unique, alignment between the two front-facing
integrated set of engineered advancements 15-inch cone drivers prevents destructive The M3D cabinet is coated with a textured
that optimize line array performance. combing across the M3D's horizontal black finish. Integral metal grilles protect
coverage. TruPower® limiting technology the cone drivers, and a rain hood is fitted
The M3D high-frequency section comprises ensures maximum driver protection, to protect the electronics from moisture
two Meyer Sound 4-inch diaphragm minimizes power compression and permits intrusion. The optional QuickFly® MG-3D/M
compression drivers coupled to a constant- high constant output under high continuous multipurpose grid allows either flying or
directivity horn through a patented REM™ and peak power conditions. ground stacking various combinations of
ribbon emulaton manifold. The manifold M3D and M3D-Sub. Up to 16 M3Ds (or the
closely approximates the radiation The self-powered M3D produces a maximum equivalent weight of M3D and M3D-Sub)
characteristic of a ribbon driver, affording output of 145 dB peak SPL at 1 meter within may be flown with a 7:1 safety factor.
very tight vertical and wide 90-degree its operating frequency range of 35 Hz to 18 Up to four M3Ds, four M3D-Subs or three
horizontal coverage, while providing the kHz. The amplifier, control electronics and M3Ds and one M3D-Sub may be safely
power capability of compression drivers. power supply are integrated into a single, ground stacked. Specially-designed caster
field-replaceable module mounted at the rails facilitate moving stacks of up to four
Four 15-inch cone drivers in a vented rear of the cabinet. cabinets, and optional fabric covers protect
enclosure comprise the M3D's low- the cabinets in transit.
frequency section. Two high-power The four-channel class AB/H power
15-inch drivers (4-inch voice coil) with amplifier with complementary MOSFET Meyer Sound's RMS™ remote monitoring
neodymium magnets face forward. These output stages produces 4500 watts system is fitted as standard, providing
drivers are capable of a full half-inch of maximum. The M3D’s Intelligent AC™ power comprehensive monitoring of system
linear excursion. In the rear of the cabinet, supply affords automatic voltage selection, performance parameters over a Microsoft
two 15-inch cone drivers driven by a EMI filtering, soft current turn-on and Windows® network.
sophisticated phase manipulation circuit surge suppression. Phase-corrected active
provide broadband directional control and processing circuits help maintain excellent

features & benefits applications

Controlled broadband directivity minimizes Prodigious low-frequency capability can Stadiums, arenas and concert halls
reverberation for greatest clarity eliminate need for subwoofers in some
applications Touring sound reinforcement
Cardioid low-frequency pattern maximizes
Large-scale public events
gain before feedback Self-powered for simplified setup and
increased reliability
Optimized line array behavior provides
consistent response over long throws Seamless integration with other M Series
models
Multiple vertical line arrays may be splayed
horizontally to broaden coverage
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Architect Specifications [403 mm]

The loudspeaker shall be a self-powered, full-range

20.00"
unit for deployment in line array systems. The low-
[508 mm]
frequency transducers shall consist of four 15-inch 10.13"
cone drivers: two front-facing units with 4-inch voice [257 mm]
coil rated to handle 1200 AES* watts, and two rear-
facing units with 3-inch voice coil rated to handle 600 9.56"
8.50"
AES watts. The rear-facing 15-inch transducers shall [243 mm]
[216 mm]
be separately driven by a phase manipulation circuit
so designed and tuned that the rear transducers’ out-
put reinforces forward low-frequency energy while
canceling rearward mid-low energy by up to 25 dB
as measured 8-feet distant from the enclosure's rear WARNINGS:

30.50"
THIS PRODUCT MUST BE GROUNDED
This surface may reach high tempuratures white in use.
To ensure proper operation, allow at least 6 inches
clearance from this surface and adequate ventilation.
To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover.
No operator or serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock
do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

face. High-frequency transducers shall be two 4-inch

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REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

Auto-Voltage Select
95-125V ~ 208-235V~
50-60Hz 50-60Hz
1400W RMS MAX 1400W RMS MAX

Operational Voltage Range:

Turn on 85V~ Turn off 134V~

diaphragm (1.5-inch exit) compression drivers rated to

Turn on 165V~ Turn off 264V~

Activity
Service

Reset
Wink
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handle 250 AES watts each and coupled via a custom 51.00" [403 mm]
REM ribbon emulation manifold to a 90° horizontal [1295 mm]
constant directivity horn. 54.00"
[1372 mm]
The loudspeaker shall incorporate internal processing
electronics and a four-channel amplifier. Processing
functions shall include frequency response equaliza-
tion, phase correction, driver protection and signal Dimensions 54.00" w x 20.00" h x 30.50" d
division for the high- and low-frequency sections. The
(1372 mm x 508 mm x 775 mm)
crossover point (equal sound pressure levels between
high- and low-frequency transducers) shall be 580 Weight 415 lbs (188.25 kg); shipping: 500 lbs (226.80 kg)
Hz. An additional low-frequency crossover shall Enclosure Multi-ply hardwood
cause both front-facing 15-inch transducers to work Finish Black textured
in combination between 35 Hz and 140 Hz, and one Protective Grill Powder-coated hex stamped steel
transducer to work alone from 140 Hz to 580 Hz, so
as to maintain optimal polar and frequency response Rigging Patented QuickFly MRF-3D rigging frame with
characteristics. integral CamLinks™, rear connecting bars and
captive quick release pins
Each amplifier channel shall be class AB/H with com-
plementary MOSFET output stages. Burst capability shall
be 4500 watts total with nominal 4-ohm resistive load.
Distortion (THD, IM, TIM), unloaded, shall not exceed
0.02%. Protection circuits shall include TruPower lim- About the Vertical Directivity Plots
iting. The audio input shall be electronically balanced
with a 10 kOhm impedance and accept a nominal 0 dB
V (1 V rms) signal (20 dB V to produce maximum peak The color images accompanying the upper diagram on the facing page are sound
SPL). Connectors shall be XLR (A-3) type male and
female. RF filtering shall be provided, and CMRR shall intensity plots made using the Meyer Sound MAPP Online® acoustical prediction
be greater than 50 dB (80 dB, 50 Hz to 500 Hz). program, a unique and highly accurate visualization tool for professional sound
Performance specifications for a single typical pro- system designers.
duction unit shall be as follows, measured at 1/3
octave resolution: Operating frequency range shall be
35 Hz to 18 kHz. Phase response shall be ±30° from Using an Internet-connected personal computer,
300 Hz to 14 kHz. Maximum SPL shall be 145 dB at 1 the designer specifies Meyer Sound loudspeaker
meter. Horizontal coverage shall be cardioid in low
frequency; 90° in high frequency. (Vertical coverage models, their locations, how they are aimed and,
in multi-cabinet arrays shall be dependent on system optionally, the locations and composition of
configuration.)
walls. This information travels over the Internet
The internal power supply shall perform automatic to a powerful server computer at Meyer Sound
voltage selection, EMI filtering, soft current turn-on
and surge suppression. Powering requirements shall headquarters in Berkeley, Calif. Running a
be nominal 100 V, 110 V or 230 V AC line current at sophisticated algorithm and using highly accurate
50 or 60 Hz. UL and CE rated operating voltage ranges
shall be 95 to 125 V AC and 208 to 235 V AC. Current measured data that describe each loudspeaker’s
draw during burst shall be 32 A at 115 V AC and 16 A directional characteristics, the server predicts the
at 230 V AC, and current inrush during soft turn-on
shall not exceed 12 A at 115 V AC. AC power con- sound field that the loudspeakers will produce,
nectors shall be locking NEMA connector, IEC male or forms a color representation of the sound field,
VEAM all-in-one.
and sends the result back for the designer’s
The loudspeaker system shall incorporate the elec- computer to display.
tronics module for Meyer Sound’s RMS remote moni-
toring system.
In these sound field plots, the color spectrum is
All loudspeaker components shall be mounted in an
enclosure constructed of multi-ply hardwood with used to represent levels of sound intensity, with
a hard black textured finish. The front protective red being the loudest and blue the softest, as
grille shall be powder-coated, hex stamped steel.
Dimensions shall be 54.00" wide x 20.00" high x 30.50" shown in the scale to the immediate right. These
deep (1372 mm x 508 mm x 775 mm). Weight shall be examples illustrate coverage characteristics for an
415 lbs (188.25 kg).
array whose splay angles have been tailored to the
The loudspeaker shall be the Meyer Sound M3D. actual venue whose section view is superimposed
*Driven continuously for twohours with a band-limited noise on the MAPP Online plots.
signal having a 6 dB peak-to-average ratio.
M3D Vertical Splay and Coverage
These illustrations show how the splay between
adjacent cabinets in an M3D array may be adjusted to
tailor coverage for a specific venue. The MAPP Online
plots on the right illustrate the vertical directivity
characteristics of the array on the left, with a section
view of the venue superimposed.

Signal Flow for a Typical

Integrated Reinforcement
System
M3D specifications
Notes:
Acoustical1
1. The low-frequency power response
Operating Frequency Range2 35 Hz - 18 kHz of the system will increase according
Frequency Response3 42 Hz - 16 kHz ±4 dB to the length of the array.
Phase Response 300 Hz - 14 kHz ±30°
2. Response depends on loading
Maximum Peak SPL4 145 dB
conditions and room acoustics.
Signal to Noise Ratio >110 dB
Coverage 3. Free field, measured with 1/3 octave
Horizontal Coverage5 Low Frequency: Cardioid, with active pattern control frequency resolution at 4 meters.
High Frequency: 90° 4. Measured with music at 1 meter.
Vertical Coverage Varies, depending on array length and configuration
Crossover6 5. At low/mid frequencies the two rear-
580 Hz facing 15-inch cone drivers produce a
Transducers wave front that interacts with, and is
additive to, the wavefront produced
Low/Mid Frequency (front)7 Two 15" cone drivers with neodymium magnets by the two front-facing cone drivers,
Nominal impedance: 4 Ω while reducing sonic energy directed
from the rear of the cabinet. The
Voice coil size: 4"
resultantdirectional low-frequency
Power-handling capability: 1200 W (AES)8 output extends to 35 Hz, with a 25 dB
Low/Mid Frequency (rear) Two 15" cone drivers average reduction in SPL behind the
Nominal impedance: 8 Ω cabinet.
Voice coil size: 3"
6.  At this frequency, the high- and low-
Power-handling capability: 600 W (AES)8 frequency transducers produce equal
High Frequency Two 4" diaphragm compression drivers9 sound pressure levels.
Nominal impedance: 8 Ω
7. To eliminate interference at short
Voice coil size: 4" wavelengths, the two front-facing
Diaphragm size: 4" 15-inch cone drivers work in
Exit size: 1.5" combination at low frequencies (35Hz
Power-handling capability: 250 W (AES)8 to 140 Hz). At mid frequencies (140
Audio Input Hz to 580 Hz) only one cone driver
is fed from the crossover to maintain
Type Differential, electronically balanced optimal polar and frequencyresponse
Maximum Common Mode Range ±15 V DC, clamped to earth for voltage transient protection characteristics.
Connectors Female XLR input with male XLR loop outputor VEAM all-in-one
8. Power handling is measured under
connector (integrates AC, audio and network) AES standard conditions: transducer
Input Impedance 10 kΩ differential between pins 2 and 3 driven continuously for twohours
Wiring Pin 1: Chassis/earth through 220 kΩ, 1000 pF, 15 V clamp network with a band-limited noise signal
having a 6 dB peak-to-average ratio.
to provide virtual ground lift at audiofrequencies
Pin 2: Signal + 9. The drivers are coupled to a constant-
Pin 3: Signal - directivity horn through a patented
Case: Earth ground and chassis acoustical manifold (REM).
DC Blocking None on input, DC blocked through signal processing 10. Amplifier wattage rating is based
CMRR >50 dB, typically 80 dB (50 Hz - 500 Hz) on the maximum unclipped burst
RF Filter Common mode: 425 kHz sine-wave RMS voltage theamplifier
Differential mode: 142 kHz will produce into the nominal load
impedance; in this case, 67 V rms (95 V
TIM Filter Integral to signal processing (<80 kHz) pk) into 4 ohms.
Nominal Input Sensitivity 0 dBV (1 V rms, 1.4 V pk) continuous is typically the onset of
limiting for noise and music 11. AC power cabling must be of sufficient
gauge so that under burst current
Input Level Audio source must be capable of producing a minimum of +20 dBV
conditions, cabletransmission losses
(10 V rms, 14 V pk) into 600 Ω inorder to produce maximum peak do not cause the voltage to drop
SPL over the operating bandwidth of the loudspeaker below specified operating range at the
Amplifiers loudspeaker.
Type Complementary MOSFET output stages (class AB/H) 
Output Power10 4500 W (1125 W/channel, four channels)
THD, IM, TIM <.02%
Load Capacity 4 Ω minimum impedance each channel
Cooling Forced air cooling, 4 fans total (2 ultrahigh-speed reserve fans)
AC Power
Connector 250 V AC NEMA L6-20 (twistlock) inlet or IEC 309 male inlet, or
VEAM
Automatic Voltage Selection Automatic, two ranges, each with high-low voltage tap
(uninterrupted)
M3D - 04.105.035.01 B
Safety Agency Rated Operating Range 95 - 125 V AC; 208 - 235 V AC; 50/60 Hz
Turn-on and Turn-off Points 85 - 134 V AC; 165 - 264 V AC; 50/60 Hz Copyright © 2004
Current Draw: Meyer Sound Laboratories Inc.
All rights reserved
Idle Current 1.2 A rms (115 V AC);0.6 A rms (230 V AC);1.3 A rms (100 V AC)
Max Long-Term Continuous Current (>10 sec) 18 A rms (115 V AC);9 A rms (230 V AC);20 A rms (100 V AC) meyer sound laboratories inc.
Burst Current (<1 sec)11 32 A rms (115 V AC);16 A rms (230 V AC);36 A rms (100 V AC) 2832 San Pablo Avenue
Ultimate Short-Term Peak Current 50 A pk (115 V AC);25 A pk (230 V AC);57 A pk (100 V AC) Berkeley, CA 94702
Inrush Current <12 A at 115 V AC
RMS Network T: +1 510 486.1166
F: +1 510 486.8356
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operating parameters ofamplifiers to system operator’s host techsupport@meyersound.com
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