QuickFly Rigging
The USW-112P loudspeaker is compatible with Meyer Sound’s QuickFly system, a comprehensive collection of custom-designed rigging, flying, and mounting options. Comprised of rugged, reliable, and easy-to-configure components, QuickFly enables deploying of USW-112P loudspeakers at precise angles.
Installation Practices
Meyer Sound assumes normal and accepted installation practices are used when installing Meyer Sound Loudspeakers outdoors. Deviation from such practices may cause weather protection to be ineffective and void the warranty for the loudspeaker.
Examples of unacceptable and acceptable installation practices include:
Loudspeakers installed outdoors should not face upward.
Loudspeakers with a rain hood should be installed in such a way that the rain hood opening is not facing any direction but down.
Meyer Sound-supplied rigging components should not be modified (for example, by drilling additional holes in a MUB for mounting to a wall). When an installer/integrator modifies a Meyer Sound-supplied rigging component to support their installation method, it is considered compromised and out of warranty.
All loudspeaker cabling must be installed with a “drip-loop” or equivalent method to ensure that rain or water is NOT wicked toward the loudspeaker.
Note
For individual weather-protected connectors, installers must use Neutrik TOP XLR cables to meet the IP65 rating of the connectors.
If in doubt about an installation method, contact Meyer Sound Technical Support for assistance.
Always discuss the environmental conditions of your Meyer Sound installation with your Sales Manager, and verify the availability of Weather Protection for your selected loudspeaker models. The Sales Manager, together with Technical Support, will verify the appropriate level of weather protection for the loudspeakers and related rigging hardware.
MUB-USW-112 U-bracket
The MUB-USW-112 U-Bracket (PN 40.298.050.01) allows a single USW-112P loudspeaker to be mounted to a wall in either vertical or horizontal orientations, to the ceiling, onto the floor, or from a truss. The MUB-USW-112 kit includes two M8 bolts/washers and two M8 knobs/washers. The bolts are recommended for fixed installations.
MUB-USW-112 U-Bracket
Important Safety Considerations
When installing Meyer Sound loudspeakers, the following precautions should always be observed:
All Meyer Sound products must be used in accordance with local, state, federal, and industry regulations. It is the owner’s and user’s responsibility to evaluate the reliability of any rigging method for their application. Rigging should only be carried out by experienced professionals.
Use mounting and rigging hardware that has been rated to meet or exceed the weight being hung.
Make sure to attach mounting hardware to the building's structural components (studs or joists), and not just to the wall surface. Verify that the building's structure and the anchors used for the installation will safely support the total weight of the mounted loudspeakers including the rigging components.
Use mounting hardware appropriate for the surface where the loudspeaker will be installed.
Make sure bolts and eye bolts are tightened securely. Meyer Sound recommends using medium strength blue thread locker on eye bolt threads and safety cables.
Inspect mounting and rigging hardware regularly. Immediately replace any worn or damaged components.
Caution
When pole-mounting an ULTRA-X20 onto a USW-112P, to keep it stable, do not lift the ULTRA-X20 higher than 44 inches from the top of the USW-112P. This limit is due to the small footprint and light weight of the USW-112P.
Rigging Points
The top and bottom faces of the USW-112P cabinet each include a high-strength, corrosion-resistant stainless steel point that provides an M8 x 1.25 threaded hole for easy connection to QuickFly rigging and third-party mounting options.
USW-112P Rigging Points
The USW-112P also includes an integral 35 mm pole mount receptacle on one side with M20 threads for added stability.
USW-112P Integral Pole Mount
MUB-USW-112 U-Bracket Load Ratings
One USW-112P or USW-112XP can be safely mounted with the MUB-USW-112 U-bracket at a 5:1 safety factor.
When mounting a USW-112P or USW-112XP with the U-bracket, the U-bracket must be secured to the mounting surface with one of the configurations shown in the table below.
Hole | Safety Factor |
|---|---|
1/2-inch center hole | 5:1 |
Two 1/2-inch outer holes | 5:1 |
All four 1/4-inch corner holes | 5:1 |
Two 1/4-inch center holes | Not rated for mounting. These holes are for pole-mounting the MUB-USW-112 using a pole-mount adapter. |
Mounting Hole Locations
MUB-USW-112 Wall Mount, Horizontal
MUB-USW-112 Wall Mount, Vertical
MUB-USW-112 Ceiling Mount
Using the USW-112P Pole Mount
The MPK-POLE-35MM-M20 (PN 40.010.973.01) provides an easy and efficient way to mount a loudspeaker (such as the ULTRA-X20) on top of the USW-112P. It features a lift assist that provides approximately 40 lb of internal gas cylinder pneumatic lift.
The MPK-POLE-35MM-M20 features all steel shafts that telescope from 36.5–60 inches and employs a secure knob to hold it in a specific position. The lower end is 35 mm in diameter and has an M20 threaded lug to stabilize and make the connection to the USW-112P pole mount more secure. The upper shaft includes the removable PAS-M8 Adapter Sleeve that fits the ULTRA-X20/22/23 M8 rigging point and a PAS-M20 Adapter Sleeve that fits internal 35 mm and M20 pole mount receptacles is available for other pole applications.
Caution
Due to the small footprint and light Removable M20 Slug PAS-M8 Adapter Sleeve PAS-M20-35MM Adapter Sleeve 35 mm to 38 mm adapter weight of the USW-112P, to keep it stable, avoid extending the pole to the maximum height. Do not lift the ULTRA-X20 higher than 44 inches from the top of the USW-112P.
MPK-POLE with PAS-M8 in USW-112P Pole Mount
MPK-POLE kit
IP Ratings
IP stands for “Ingress Protection.” The current format for expressing an IP rating is a 2-digit code. The first digit of an IP rating represents protection from solid objects. The second digit of an IP rating represents protection from water or moisture. The table below provides a chart of IP ratings and the corresponding definitions of the rating.
Note
IP ratings only apply to the “ENCLOSURE.” A loudspeaker is considered an enclosure and as such we can apply an IP rating to it. Rigging hardware is not an enclosure and therefore IP ratings do not apply. Also, cable and cable-mount connectors used to connect to the loudspeaker are NOT part of the enclosure and therefore not part of the IP rating. Only the chassis-mounted part of the connector is considered part of the enclosure.
First Digit (Protection against solid objects) | Definition | Second Digit (Protection against liq- uids) | |
|---|---|---|---|
X | Characteristic numeral is not required to be specified. | X | Characteristic numeral is not required to be specified. |
0 | No protection. | 0 | No protection. |
1 | Protected against solid objects over 50 mm. | 1 | Protected against vertically falling drops of water. |
2 | Protected against solid objects over 12 mm. | 2 | Protected against direct sprays up to 15° from the vertical. |
3 | Protected against solid objects over 2.5 mm. | 3 | Protected against direct sprays up to 60° from the vertical. |
4 | The UP-4slim ultra-compact installation loudspeaker is ideally suited for applications requiring a small, slim, aesthetically pleasing cabinet that delivers high sound pressure levels with low distortion and uniform coverage. The UP-4slim offers this exceptional audio performance in a compact self-powered package with a remote power supply. As a standalone loudspeaker, the UP-4slim is appropriate for vocal reinforcement, front-fill, and under balcony fill applications. | 4 | Protected against direct sprays from all directions. Limited ingress permitted. |
5 | Protected against dust. Limited ingress permitted. | 5 | Protected against low-pressure jets of water from all directions. Limited ingress permitted. |
6 | Totally protected against dust. | 6 | Protected against strong jets of water from all directions. Limited ingress permitted. |
7 | Protected against the effect of temporary immersion between 15 cm and 1 m. | ||
8 | Protected against the effect of long-term submersion of 1 m or more. |
USW-112P Rigging Optional Accessories
Meyer Sound offers two rigging options for the USW-112P as described in the table below. For self-weight, rigging loads and dimensional information, see USW-112P Specifications.
Model | Features |
|---|---|
MUB-USW-112 U-Bracket Kit (PN 40.298.050.01) | The MUB-USW-112 U-Bracket allows a single USW-112P loudspeaker to be mounted to a wall (in either vertical or horizontal orientations), to the ceiling, from a truss, or onto the floor. The kit includes two M8 bolts/washers and two M8 knobs/washers. |
MPK-POLE-35MM-M20 Adjustable Pole Mount Kit (PN 40.010.973.01) | Adjustable length 927–1524 mm (36.5–60 in) pole with assisted lift. Lower shaft fits 35 mm cups or use the removable M20 threaded lug for added stability. Additional 35 mm to 38 mm (1.5 in) adapter included for 38 mm mounts. The upper shaft includes a PAS-M8 Adapter Sleeve to fit loudspeakers with M8 rigging nuts and a PAS-M20 Adapter Sleeve to fit loudspeakers with 35 mm and M20 internal pole mounts. |