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Meyer Sound Documentation

Specifications
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ACOUSTICAL1

Operating Frequency Range2

13–35 Hz

Frequency Response3

13–30 Hz ±4 dB

Phase Response

13–30 Hz ±30°

Linear Peak SPL4

125.5 dB with crest factor >10.5 dB (M-noise), 125.5 dB (Pink noise)

COVERAGE

360° (single unit); varies with number of units and configuration

TRANSDUCERS

Low Frequency

Two 18‑inch long‑excursion low‑resonance cone drivers; 8 Ω nominal impedance

AUDIO INPUT

Type

Differential, electronically balanced

Maximum Common Mode Range

±15 V DC, clamped to earth for voltage transient protection

Connectors

XLR 5‑pin female input with male loop output; XLR 3‑pin female connectors available to accommodate only balanced audio (no RMS signals)

Input Impedance

10 kΩ differential between pins 2 and 3

Wiring5

Pin 1: Chassis/earth through 220 kΩ, 1000 pF, 15 V clamp network to provide virtual ground lift at audio frequencies

Pin 2: Signal + Pin 3: Signal ‑ Pin 4: RMS

Pin 5: RMS

Case: Earth ground and chassis

Nominal Input Sensitivity

0 dBV (1.0 V rms) continuous is typically the onset of limiting for noise and music

Input Level

Audio source must be capable of producing +20 dBV (10 V rms) into 600 Ω to produce the maximum peak SPL over the operating bandwidth of the loudspeaker

AMPLIFIER

Type

2‑channel complementary MOSFET output stages (Class AB/H bridged)

Total Output Power6

5600 W peak

THD, IM, TIM

< 0.02%

Cooling

Three ultra high‑speed primary fans; three ultra high‑speed reserve fans

AC POWER

Connectors

powerCON 32 input

Automatic Voltage Selection

208–235 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Safety Rated Voltage Range

208–235 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Turn‑on and Turn‑off Points

165 V AC turn‑on; 264 V AC turn‑off

CURRENT DRAW

Idle Current

0.6 A rms (230 V AC)

Maximum Long‑Term Continuous Current (>10 sec)

10.5 A rms (230 V AC)

Burst Current (<1 sec)7

18 A rms (230 V AC)

Maximum Instantaneous Peak Current

53 A peak (230 V AC)

Inrush Current

< 30 A peak

RMS NETWORK

Equipped with 2‑conductor, twisted‑pair network, reporting all amplifier operating parameters to host computer

PHYSICAL

Dimensions without Rigging

W: 54.65 in (1388 mm) x H: 20.48 in (520 mm) x D: 33 in (838 mm)

Dimensions with Rigging

W: 54.65 in (1388 mm) x H: 20.48 in (520 mm) x D: 33 in (838 mm)

Weight without Rigging

298 lb (135.2 kg)

Weight with Rigging

332 lb (150.7 kg)

Enclosure

Premium multi‑ply birch with slightly textured black finish;

Protective Grille

Powder‑coated, hex‑stamped steel with acoustical black mesh

Rigging

Optional MRK‑1100 rigging kit with captive GuideALinks secured with 0.5 in x 1.25 in quick release pins. Rigging supports ground‑stacked, flown, and cardioid configurations

Notes
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  1. Loudspeaker system predictions for coverage and SPL are available in Meyer Sound's MAPP System Design Tool.

  2. Recommended maximum operating frequency range. Response depends on loading conditions and room acoustics.

  3. Measured in half‑space with pink noise at 4 m, 1/3‑octave frequency resolution.

  4. Linear Peak SPL is measured in half‑space at 4 m referred to 1 m. Loudspeaker SPL compression measured with M‑noise at the onset of limiting, 2‑hour duration, and 50‑degree C ambient temperature is <2 dB.

    M-noise is a full bandwidth, (10Hz–22.5kHz) test signal developed by Meyer Sound to better measure the loudspeaker’s music performance. It has a constant instantaneous peak level in octave bands, a crest factor that increases with frequency, and a full bandwidth Peak to RMS ratio of 18 dB. The presence of a greater‑than (>) symbol with regard to crest factor indicates it may be higher depending on EQ and boundary loading.

    Pink noise is a full bandwidth test signal with Peak to RMS ratio of 12.5 dB.

  5. Pins 4 and 5 (RMS) only included with XLR 5‑pin connector that accommodates both balanced audio and RMS signals.

  6. Peak power based on the maximum unclipped voltage the amplifier will produce into the nominal load impedance.

  7. AC power cabling must be of sufficient gauge so that under burst current rms conditions, cable transmission losses do not cause the loudspeaker’s voltage to drop below the specified operating range.