Martin Audio MLA User Manual

Martin Audio MLA

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User Guide

Multi-cellular Loudspeaker Array

MLA

Table of Contents

Table of Contents2
Introduction15
About this Manual15
Important Safety Instructions16
- MLA/MLD MLA Compact16
- Merlin16
Electrical Compliance17
Unpacking the Units17
Mla18
- Mechanical Design19
- Rigging19
- Acoustic Design22
- Essential Maintenance33
- Specifications34
Mld36
- Mechanical Design36
- Rigging36
- Acoustic Design37
- Connections38
  - Mains38
  - Audio & Network39
- Essential Maintenance40
- Specifications41
Mlx43
- Mechanical Design43
- Rigging44
- Amplifier Module47
- Connections48
  - Mains48
  - Audio & Network49
- Ipal Firmware Upgrade51
  - IPAL Vs MLX Firmware51
  - Parts Required51
- Essential Maintenance58
- Specification59
MLA Compact61
- Mechanical Design62
- Rigging62
- Acoustic Design64
- Amplifier Module69
- Connections70
  - Mains71
  - Audio & Network71
- Block Diagram72
- Essential Maintenance73
- Specifications75
Dsx / Dsx-F77
- Mechanical Design77
- Flying Upgrade78
- Rigging78
- Acoustic Design80
- Amplifier Module80
- Connections80
  - Mains81
  - Audio & Network82
- Essential Maintenance83
- Specifications84
Merlin86
- Introduction86
- Features86
- Front Panel Functions86
- Rear Panel Functions88
- Connections88
- Processing Functions89
- Menu Tree91
- System Setup92
  - Network Settings92
- Specifications94
U-Hub95
- Introduction95
- Key Features95
- U-Net Connections95
- Block Diagram96
- System Example96
Audio Connections98
- Input Connections98
- Using Unbalanced Connections98
- U-Hub Network Connections99
Panel Layouts100
Rear Panel101
Introduction102
- Connect Power to the U-Hub102
- Connect All Input and Network Cables102
- IP Selection102
- IP Reset102
Accessories103
- Cables103
- Adaptors104
- Audio/U-Net Splitter104
Tablet PC105
- Software105
- Files & Utilities106
- Specification108
MLA Master Rack110
- Mk1 Master110
- Mk 2 Master111
MLA Slave Rack114
- Mk1 Slave Rack114
- Mk2 Slave Rack114
MLA Foh Rack116
MLA Flying Grid118
- Calibration118
- Battery Replacement121
MLA Compact Flying Grid123
- Calibration123
MLA to MLA Compact Transition Grid124
Mains Distro- High Voltage125
- Distro Mk1125
- Distro Mk2125
Mains Distro Low Voltage126
Flightcases127
- Merlin & Distro Rack127
- Cable Trunk129
  - Mk1 Cable Trunk129
  - Mk2 Cable Truck130
- Grid Cases131
- Tablet PC Case134
  - Mk1 Tablet PC Case134
  - Mk2 Tablet PC Case135
- MLA Compact Twin Case136
- Front of House Case137
Cabling138
- Mains138
- Audio142
- Looming Cables142
  - Cabinet Links142
  - Array Looms143
Display V2.1145
Introduction145
- Numerical Optimisation145
- Index Plots146
Application Menu157
- Getting Started158
- Add an Array159
Slice Tab163
- Slice Setup163
- Draw a Shell164
- Edit the Shell165
- Using Survey166
- Position the Array168
- Add the Audience Region168
- Editing the Audience Region169
Coverage Tab170
- Defining Venue Planes170
- Changing Plane Properties171
- Audience Offsets172
- Air Absorption Compensation173
- Target Delta Selection174
Splay Angle Tab177
- Splay Angles177
- Current Acoustic Output177
- Coverage / Current Best Optimised Output178
- Calculation179
- Array Diagram180
- Optimisation180
  - Optimisation Progress181
  - Run the Optimisation181
Rig Tab184
- Mla184
  - Ground Stacking188
- MLA Compact190
- MLA Mini193
- EQ Tab202
- View the SPL205
- Individual Graph Windows207
- Adding Additional Arrays211
  - Deleting an Array211
Exporting the Optimisation212
- Exporting D2P Files212
- Exporting to DXF213
Vu-Net216
- Introduction216
- Menus216
- Window Components217
- Working Offline232
- Device Discovery241
- Device Discovery MLA Mini248
- MLA/MLD & Compact Arrays265
- MLX & DSX Arrays286
  - Block PEQ290
  - Sub Array/Block Ganging291
- MLA Mini292
- Dd12300
- Psx315
- Merlin332
- Loading Presets352
- Master Overview359
- Show Mode364
- Module Replacement366
- Firmware Updates379
MLA Pick Load Spreadsheet388
- Ground Stacking391
MLA Compact Pick Load Spreadsheet394
- Ground Stacking396
System Wiring398
- Mains398
- U-Net399
- Ethernet399
- Audio400
Rigging MLA401
- Safety First401
- Manpower401
- Wiring and Rigging401
- Rigging the System- Standard Flown System401
- Arrays Greater than 12 Enclosures423
- Rear Position on Grid424
- Flying MLX426
- Cardioid Flown Arrays429

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Brand	Martin Audio
Model	MLA
Category	Speaker System
Language	English

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