QuickFly Rigging
The UPQ-D Series loudspeakers are compatible with MeyerSound’s QuickFly® system, a comprehensive collection of custom-designed rigging, flying, and mounting options. Comprising rugged, reliable, and easy-to-configure components, QuickFly supports deployment of UPQ-D Series loudspeakers as either individual loudspeakers or as arrays at precise angles to take full advantage of their directional components. The top and bottom plates for the UPQ-D Series cabinet are constructed of heavy-duty, high-strength, corrosion-resistant 6061-T6 aluminum and include threaded metric holes (for M10 screws) for easy connection to QuickFly rigging and third-party mounting options.
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.
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 Loctite® on eye bolt threads and safety cables.
Inspect mounting and rigging hardware regularly. Immediately replace any worn or damaged components.
Basic Eye Bolt Rigging
The UPQ-D Series loudspeaker ships with two M10 threaded, 25 mm eye bolts that attach to the top or bottom of the loudspeakers and can be used to suspend them. A minimum of two eye bolts is required when suspending a single loudspeaker. The use of two eye bolts provides the added flexibility of aiming and tilting the loudspeaker for targeted coverage.
UPQ-D Series Top Plate with Threaded Holes for Eye Bolts
UPQ-D Series Loudspeaker with Two Eye Bolts
Note
Up to two UPQ-D Series loudspeakers, oriented vertically, can be suspended with Meyer Sound eye bolts at a 5:1 safety factor. For this configuration, the top loudspeaker would have two eye bolts installed on its top plate and two eye bolts installed on its bottom plate for connecting to the second loudspeaker. Additional M10 eye bolts (PN 40.185.013.01 for a set of 2) are available from Meyer Sound.
UPQ-D Series Rigging Accessories
To move beyond the basic eye bolt rigging, Meyer Sound offers UPQ-D Series rigging accessories that facilitate more configurations, as described in the table below.
Model | Features |
|---|---|
MYA-UPQ Mounting Yoke (PN 40.185.052.01) | The MYA-X40 Yoke suspends a single UPQ-D Series loudspeaker and supports a wide range of horizontal and vertical adjustments. The bottom bar of the yoke attaches to the bottom of the loud- speaker. The kit includes two M10 x 20mm knobs/washers and two M10 x 1.5 x 70 hex head screws. |
MPA-UPQ Array Adapter Plate (PN 40.185.054.01) | The MPA-UPQ Array Adapter Plate kit includes two plates to facilitate installation of UPQ-D Series loudspeakers in both horizontal and vertical clusters at angles between 34° and 50°. The kit includes eight M10 x 20 mm knobs and washers. |
Eye bolts (PN 40.185.013.01) | Replacement black-coated M10 1.5 x 17 mm eye bolts, quantity 2 |
Pole-Mounting the UPQ-D Series
A single UPQ-D Series loudspeaker may be mounted on a heavy-duty loudspeaker stand with a standard 38 mm (1.5 in) pole using its integral pole mount receptacle. The load rating for the stand must meet or exceed the weight of the
UPQ-D Series loudspeaker (95 lb or 43 kg) and the pole must be installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
UPQ-D Series Mounted on Pole
Caution
Make sure the pole is designed to support the total weight of the UPQ-D Series loudspeaker and observe all safety precautions specified by the pole manufacturer.
MYA-UPQ Mounting Yoke
The MYA-UPQ (PN 40.185.052.01) mounting yoke suspends a single UPQ-D Series loudspeaker and allows a wide range of horizontal and vertical adjustment. The mounting yoke’s bottom bar attaches to the bottom plate of the loudspeaker with two M10 mounting screws (included). A “C” or “G” hanging clamp and steel safety cable (not included) are required to suspend the MYA-UPQ mounting yoke.
MYA-UPQ Mounting Yoke
Note
The top bar of MYA-UPQ mounting yoke accommodates hanging clamps with standard 1/2-inch or 12 mm bolts.
MPA-UPQ Array Adapter
The MPA-UPQ array adapter provides a solid connection between UPQ-D Series loudspeakers to form horizontal and vertical arrays of up to three loudspeakers. The six M10 screw holes at the front of the adapter plate are used to adjust the distance between the loudspeakers to achieve the desired splay angle (from 34° to 50°) and coverage. The adapter plate has three rows of shackle holes that offer the flexibility of flying horizontal and vertical arrays, as well as single loudspeakers.
MPA-UPQ Array Adapter Plate
The MPA-UPQ array adapter kit (PN 40.185.054.01) includes two plates and eight M10 knobs and washers. A single kit can create an array of two UPQ-D Series loudspeakers; two kits are required for an array of three loudspeakers.
Arrays are assembled by attaching the array adapter plates to the top and bottom plates of the UPQ-D Series loudspeakers and securing them with the included M10 knobs and washers.
Caution
The MPA-UPQ array adapter supports a maximum of three UPQ-D Series loudspeakers in an array.
Suspending Single Loudspeakers Vertically with the MPA-UPQ
A single MPA-UPQ array adapter plate can be used to suspend a single UPQ-D Series loudspeaker vertically. The adapter plate attaches to the top center of the loudspeaker with the included M10 knobs. Shackles attach to the adapter plate’s middle shackle holes (oriented up).
Attaching an Array Adapter Plate
Tip
A second MPA-UPQ array adapter plate attached to the bottom can be used to pull back for severe downtilt angles using the last shackle hole.
Suspending Single Loudspeakers Horizontally with the MPA-UPQ
Two MPA-UPQ array adapter plates can be used to suspend a single UPQ-D Series loudspeaker horizontally. The adapter plates attach to the top and bottom edges of the loudspeaker with the included M10 knobs. Shackles attach to the adapter plate’s side shackle holes (oriented up).
MPA-UPQ Suspending a Single Loudspeaker Horizontally
Horizontal Arrays with the MPA-UPQ
MPA-UPQ horizontal arrays are constructed by placing adapter plates on the tops and bottoms of the loudspeakers between each loudspeaker. The adapter plates are oriented with the middle shackle row up.
MPA-UPQ, Horizontal Array
Vertical Arrays with the MPA-UPQ
MPA-UPQ vertical arrays are constructed by placing adapter plates on the tops and bottoms of the loudspeakers between each loudspeaker. The adapter plates are oriented with the middle shackle row in.
MPA-UPQ, Vertical Array
Note
For a list of available splay angles for arrayed UPQ-D Series loudspeakers, see MPA-UPQ Splay Angles for Arrayed Loudspeakers.
Optimal acoustical performance for a UPQ-D Series array is achieved by using the adequate number of units as well as selecting the specific angles between cabinets to fill the requirements of the application. In general, larger angles can create a hole in the coverage and smaller angles can create too much interaction.
MAPP is the tool of choice to enable users to make accurate and comprehensive predictions for optimal coverage(s) during the design phase.
MPA-UPQ Splay Angles for Arrayed Loudspeakers
The MPA-UPQ array adapter plate has six different M10 screw holes for adjusting the splay angle for arrayed UPQ-D Series loudspeakers. The following illustrations show the possible splay angles for arrayed loudspeakers.
MPA-UPQ with Loudspeakers Arrayed at 50°
MPA-UPQ with Loudspeakers Arrayed at 46°
MPA-UPQ with Loudspeakers Arrayed at 42°
MPA-UPQ with Loudspeakers Arrayed at 38°
MPA-UPQ with Loudspeakers Arrayed at 34°