MLA System USER GUIDE
MLA System User Guide V2.1 2
Contents
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................... 15
About This Manual ............................................................................................................................................................... 15
Important Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................................................... 16
MLA/MLD MLA Compact .................................................................................................................................................. 16
Merlin ............................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Electrical Compliance ............................................................................................................................................................ 17
Unpacking the Units ............................................................................................................................................................. 17
MLA ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Mechanical Design............................................................................................................................................................ 19
Rigging .............................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Acoustic Design ................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Low Frequency .............................................................................................................................................................. 22
Mid-Range .................................................................................................................................................................... 23
High Frequency ............................................................................................................................................................. 25
FIR Crossovers ............................................................................................................................................................... 27
Amplifier Module .......................................................................................................................................................... 28
Connections .................................................................................................................................................................. 29
Mains ............................................................................................................................................................................ 30
Audio & network ........................................................................................................................................................... 31
Block Diagram .............................................................................................................................................................. 32
Essential Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................................... 33
Tools Required .............................................................................................................................................................. 33
Replacing the amplifier module .................................................................................................................................... 33
Replacing a low frequency driver .................................................................................................................................. 33
Replacing a mid driver .................................................................................................................................................. 33
Replacing a compression Driver .................................................................................................................................... 34
Replacing a Diaphragm ................................................................................................................................................ 34
Specifications .................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Acoustical ..................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Drivers ........................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Rated Power (2) ............................................................................................................................................................ 34
Dispersion ..................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Crossover Frequencies .................................................................................................................................................. 34
Audio input ................................................................................................................................................................... 34