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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