Meyer Sound M’Elodie Line Array Loudspeaker, Including flightcase (3), fly bars available
UltraCompact high-power curvilinear array loudspeaker
Sometimes, big things come in small packages. The M’elodie ultracompact high-power curvilinear array loudspeaker is a good example. M’elodie is Meyer Sound’s newest generation of a strong family line: the celebrated M Series. M’elodie brings the sonic signature and easy to use rigging of the MILO family of loudspeakers, along with an extraordinary power-to-size ratio to a package smaller than the company’s MICA compact high-power curvilinear array loudspeaker. As a result, M’elodie is compact enough for small theatres, ballrooms and clubs, as well as being an outstanding performer in theatrical productions and corporate AV applications.
Where is the Melodie system made for?
While M’elodie can be used as a main system in small venues, its broad 100-degree horizontal coverage makes it ideal for use in larger venues, too, as it is designed to integrate seamlessly with MICA. M’elodie’s QuickFly rigging, which features captive GuideALinks for the maximum in flexibility and safety, make it easy to add as downfill to a MICA array, but individual M’elodie cabinets also work exceptionally well for frontfill or under-balcony coverage. Best of all, M’elodie’s small footprint takes up little truck space.
M’elodie is the latest self-powered loudspeaker from Meyer Sound, the company that introduced controller-assisted loudspeakers more than 27 years ago and self-powered sound reinforcement systems over 11 years ago. With an all-new low-frequency driver and amplifier, plus Meyer Sound’s famous complex crossover, driver protection, and frequency and phase correction circuitry, M’elodie provides a reliable, low-distortion solution for a key segment of the sound reinforcement market. M’elodie’s diminutive size belies a powerful voice: conservatively rated at a maximum peak output of 131 dB SPL, M’elodie is capable of filling rooms much larger than one would expect.
Specifications :
Acoustical :
- Operating frequency range : 70 Hz – 18 kHz
- Frequency response : 76 Hz – 16 kHz ±4 dB
- Phase response : 1.5 kHz – 16 kHz ±30°
- Maximum peak SPL : 131 dB
- Dynamic range : >110 dB
- Acoustical crossover : 1100 Hz
Coverage :
- Horizontal coverage : 100°
- Vertical coverage Varies, depending on array length and configuration
Transducers :
- Low/low-mid frequency : Two 8” cone drivers with neodymium magnets
- Nominal impedance : 4 Ω
- Voice coil size : 1.5”
- Power handling capability : 600 W (AES); 900 W peak
- High frequency : 3” compression driver
- Nominal impedance : 8 Ω
- Voice coil size : 3”
- Diaphragm size : 3”
- Exit size : 1.2”
- Power handling capability : 180 W (AES); 360 W peak9
Audio input :
- Type : Differential, electronically balanced
- Max. common mode range : ±15 V DC, clamped to earth for voltage transient protection
- Connectors : Female XLR input with male XLR loop output or VEAM all-in-one connector (integrates AC, audio, and network)
- Input impedance : 10 kΩ differential between pins 2 and 3
- Wiring :
- 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 –
- Case : Earth ground and chassis
- DC Blocking : Differential DC blocking up to max common mode voltage
- CMRR : >50 dB, typically 80 dB (50 Hz – 500 Hz)
- RF filter : Common mode: 425 kHz
- Differential mode : 142 kHz
- TIM filter : <80 kHz, integral to signal processing
- Nominal input sensitivity : 0 dB V (1 V rms, 1.4 V pk) 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, 14 V pk) into 600 Ω in order to produce maximum peak SPL over the operating bandwidth of the loudspeaker
Amplifiers :
- Amplifier type : Three-channel complementary MOSFET output stages (class AB/H)
- Output power : 1275 W (three channels; 2 x 500 W, 1 x 275 W); 2550 W peak
- THD, IM TIM : < .02%
- Load capacity : 4 Ω low and mid; 8 Ω high channels
- Cooling : Convection cooled
AC Power :
- AC power connector : PowerCon with looping output or VEAM all-in-one connector (integrates AC, audio and network)
- Voltage selection : Automatic, two ranges, each with high-low voltage tap (uninterrupted)
- Safety agency rated operating voltage : 95 V AC – 125 V AC, 208 V AC – 235 V AC, 50/60 Hz
- Turn on/turn off points : 85 V AC – 134 V AC; 165 V AC – 264 V AC
- Idle current : 0.680 A rms (115 V AC), 0.360 A rms (230 V AC), 0.760 A rms (100 V AC)
- Max. long-term continuous current (>10 sec) : 2.3 A rms (115 V AC); 1.2 A rms (230 V AC); 2.6 A rms (100 V AC)11
- Burst Current (<1 sec) : 4 A rms (115 V AC), 2 A rms (230 V AC), 4.5 A rms (100 V AC)
- Ultimate Short-Term Peak Current Draw : 13 A pk (115 V AC), 6.5 A pk (230 V AC), 15 A pk (100 V AC)
- Inrush Current : 10 A pk (115 and 100 V AC), 18 A pk (230 V AC)
RMS Network :
- Equipped with two-conductor twisted-pair network, reporting all operating parameters of amplifiers to system operator’s host computer.
Physical :
- Enclosure : Premium birch plywood
- Finish : Black textured
- Protective grille : Powder-coated, hex-stamped steel, black mesh
- Rigging : QuickFly rigging with four captive GuideALinks in the bottom corners of two aluminum and steel end frames, secured with quick-release pins
- Dimensions : 28.54 w x 9.19 h x 12.75 d (724.84 mm x 233.31 mm x 323.85 mm)
- Weight : 62 lbs (28.12 kg)