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MLA Mini

User Guide V1.0

MLA MINI

USER GUIDE

APPROVALS

Safety:

IEC60065:2002 + A1:2006

Environmental:

IP25 when fitted with cowl assembly (Martin Audio Pt No ASF15027)
and used with mains connectors/cords rated to at least IP25.

IP2X when NOT fitted with cowl assembly or not used with mains
connector/cords rated to at least IP25.

Country of origin: United Kingdom

EMC Emission:

EN55103-1:2009

EMC Immunity:

EN55103-2:2009

FCC:

CFR47 Part 15B-2010

This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference,
in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Please think of our environment.

When the product has reached the end of its useful life, please dispose of it responsibly through
a recycling centre.

Summary of Contents for MLA Mini

Page 1: ...MARTIN AUDIO MLA MINI MLA MINI USER GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...fied by the manufacturer 11 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus when a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 12 Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 13 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is re...

Page 3: ...sed with mains connector cords rated to at least IP25 Country of origin United Kingdom EMC Emission EN55103 1 2009 EMC Immunity EN55103 2 2009 FCC CFR47 Part 15B 2010 This is a class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Please think of our environment When the product has reached the end of it...

Page 4: ...ehensive mains distribution system with circuit breakers is available from Martin Audio Before powering the MSX via the Neutrik PowerCON TRUE1 connector make sure that the unit is supplied with the correct mains operating voltage 100 240 V 50 60 Hz The MSX power section is protected by four fuses F1 F2 F3 3 x 3 15 A Type T power amplifiers F4 1 x 4 A Quick blow aux power supply Do not use this uni...

Page 5: ... MLA Mini connection 11 INSTALLATION 12 System components 12 Configuration options 17 Choosing a preset 18 Cabling connecting up 22 RIGGING 24 Preset 1 Pole Mount with Universal or Fixed Tilt Bracket 25 Preset 2 Pole Mount with Universal Tilt Bracket 30 Preset 3 Pole Mount with Universal Tilt Bracket 32 Preset 4 Ground Stack of MLA array on MSX sub 33 Preset 5 Flown Mini array with sub on floor 37...

Page 6: ...ded to download and retain a copy of the MLA Mini Advanced Manual from http www martinaudio mla com downloads brochuredownloads The manual contains additional information on alternative rigging possibilities and the assembly of larger systems It also contains further details of the MLA Mini s design philosophy UNPACKING THE UNITS After unpacking the units please check them carefully for any damage...

Page 7: ...as Minis used in conjunction with a single MSX sub woofer This is the minimum configuration in which the MLA Mini system can be used The MSX incorporates all the power amplification and other electronics for the 4 Minis as well as the sub woofer Note that the power amplification and electronics may be removed from the MSX cabinet for rack mounting elsewhere please refer to the Advanced Manual for ...

Page 8: ...ts is required When using the internal presets the U NET connectors may be ignored Please see the Advanced Manual for more details 5 U NET 1 status bi colour LED indicating network status 6 U NET 2 a second network port for connection to additional MLA systems VU NET is able to determine the order in which cabinets are connected by analysing the inter port latencies 7 U NET 2 status 8 POWER connec...

Page 9: ...EN60320 2 2 250 V ac 16 A 2 H05VV F3G 1 0 mm 2 5 2 5 mm White chuck 6 3 11 4 mm Length max 2 m H05VV F3G 1 UL UL 498 CSA C22 2 No 182 3 250 V ac 20 A SJT 3 x 12 AWG Black chuck 9 5 12 0 mm Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 connector assembly instructions The PowerCON TRUE1 system is certified as a connector with breaking capacity according to IEC60320 and VDE0625 It is intended for use as an appliance and in...

Page 10: ...the contacts and clamp with the screw Wiring VDE UL Slide insert and chuck into housing Slide the cable clamp bushing up the cable and tighten it with the tool as shown Tool available Art No HTAC L brown black N blue white green yellow green Important Align the chuck by positioning the nose into keyway 4 5 Torque Value 2 0Nm PRESS FIRMLY 3 1 2 Wrench size 10 mm 1 2 Torque Value 0 7 Nm ...

Page 11: ...R GUIDE MLA MINI CONNECTION The MLA Mini system only has one other connection This is a Neutrik NL4 on the Mini cabinets themselves Connect the cables referred to in Item 3 above here taking care to observe the colour coding of the connectors ...

Page 12: ...ng one or two chain hoists it attaches either to the 4 x Mini array or to the MSX depending whether the MSX is being flown as part of the array It is also used to attach a 4 x Mini assembly to the MSX sub in a ground stack arrangement or a 4 x Mini array directly to the Ground Stack Baseplate in a situation where the MSX sub is located separately Clinometer A clinometer is available to check the a...

Page 13: ...see above must be used to fly all other system configurations Fixed Tilt Bracket This is a simpler alternative to the Universal Tilt Bracket for use with the Vertical Height Pole Mount It provides a single tilt angle 14 5 which is correct for use with two of the presets most likely to be used with pole mount configurations Variable Height Pole Mount This is used to elevate an array of 4 Minis abov...

Page 14: ...ound Stack Bars These precision alignment bars are used in conjunction with the Flying Frame to define the angle between the 4 x Mini array and the MSX sub when the system is configured for ground stacking They will also be needed when the 4 x Mini array is to be ground stacked alone Two versions are available long and short the two sizes allow different ranges of angles to be set Flying Pins The ...

Page 15: ...nt rack Flight case for 4 Minis An optional dedicated flightcase is available for an array of 4 Mini cabinets This will allow safe transportation and convenient rigging and de rigging if your system is to be portable Note that all rigging accessories except the flying pins but see below should be removed before stowing the Minis in the flightcase for shipment ...

Page 16: ...ch is fitted to the front of the MSX sub for speaker protection to allow easy attachment of the Ground Stack Baseplate and also for convenient transportation It does not form part of an assembled system MSX Transit Cover A tough flexible cover for the MSX with an integral plywood lid for shipping purposes ...

Page 17: ...arrangement is used at least one factory preset is available for optimising the system s performance in that configuration The rigging possibilities are illustrated below see page 24 for full details of how to perform the actual physical rigging for each MSX MINI MINI MINI MINI MSX MINI MINI MINI MINI MSX MINI MINI MINI MINI MSX MINI MINI MINI MINI MINI MINI MINI MINI MSX Presets 1 to 3 Preset 4 P...

Page 18: ...s and the angle between the mounting and the first Mini The selected preset optimises the MLA Mini system for the dimensions and heights shown in the diagrams but good performance will still be obtained if for example the room is a different size or if it necessary to use a different mounting height Always use the preset which most closely represents the rigging configuration you are using Preset ...

Page 19: ...udience over a larger area Good coverage is provided between 2 m and 17 m from the loudspeakers Note the array tilt angle differs from that used by Preset 1 Preset 3 14 5 12m 2m 1 57m 0 5 6 5 6 5 17 5 17m 2m 1 57m 0 5 6 5 6 5 11 17m 2m 1 57m 0 5 0 5 10 ANALOGUE INPUT ANALOGUE INPUT ANALOGUE INPUT Preset 3 assumes the same size audience area as Preset 2 but is optimised for a standing audience Note...

Page 20: ...ANALOGUE INPUT ANALOGUE INPUT 7 12m 2m 2 38m 0 5 4 10 ANALOGUE INPUT H10 H13 This preset should be used when the 4 x Mini array is flown with the MSX sub remaining on the floor The preset is most effective with the bottom array cabinet 2 38 m above floor level and for a standing audience between 2 m and 12 m from the loudspeakers The Flying Frame may be used to hang the array and define the basic ...

Page 21: ... of the array The Flying Frame and Transition Frame are both required to achieve this configuration The audience coverage is the same as for Preset 5 Summary of Presets Preset Rigging Location Coverage Audience 1 Pole mount Floor standing 2 12 m Standing 2 Pole mount Floor standing 2 17 m Seated 3 Pole mount Floor standing 2 17 m Standing 4 Ground stack On stage 2 12 m Standing 5 Flown array Sub o...

Page 22: ...T ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION NEUTRIK NEUTRIK 1 2 3 PUSH PUSH NEUTRIK NEUTRIK 6 LIECHTENSTEIN LIECHTENSTEIN RISK OF ELECTRIC CAUTION SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE EARTHED WARNING IP25 1 AC Mains connect the power supply cable to the Neutrik PowerCON TRUE1 connector on the rear panel of the MSX sub Do not connect the other end of th...

Page 23: ...et 1 the top cabinet in the array Plug the green coded NL4 with the longer tail into Cabinet 4 the bottom cabinet in the array 3 Connect the audio source mixing console output to the INPUT connector Ensure that the mixing console main output is muted or faded down 4 Apply power to the MSX electronics rack check that the POWER LED is illuminated 5 Select the preset to be used using the PRESET SELEC...

Page 24: ...The six presets cover four possible rigging arrangements for 4 MLA Mini cabinets and one MSX sub the components required for each are summarised in the table below Note that the component count applies to a single system for stereo the quantities should be doubled Component Pole Mount Universal Tilt Bracket Fixed Tilt Bracket Ground Stack Baseplate Ground Stack Bar long Transition Frame Flying Fra...

Page 25: ...rds Attach the Ground Stack Baseplate to the bottom of the MSX cabinet by mating these dropdown brackets with the holes in the baseplate box sections as shown Use the front location as indicated on the baseplate membrane for this configuration the rear location is only needed for larger configurations With the MSX on its wheelboard and the front edge of the Baseplate on the floor the dropdown brac...

Page 26: ...Take the Pole Mount and ensure that the pole is fully retracted Screw the pole securely into the threaded plate on the top of the MSX Step 3 As the Bracket Tilt Angle for Preset 1 is 14 5 either the Universal Tilt Bracket or the Fixed Tilt Bracket may be used Attach the chosen bracket to the top of the telescopic pole and secure by tightening the boss onto the pole using the knob ...

Page 27: ...nting plate Secure with a Flying Pin Using the rear adjustment knob set the tilt angle to 14 5 the angle can be seen by observing the calibration hole at the right hand side Step 4b with Fixed Tilt Bracket Lift the first MLA Mini cabinet onto the bracket The lugs on the ends of the main cross arm should mate with the slots in the front corners of the cabinet Secure these points with Flying Pins At...

Page 28: ...et angle required by Preset 1 Step 6 Repeat Step 5 twice to add the two remaining MLA Mini cabinets while referring to the Preset diagrams starting on page 18 and the table below Note that the inter cabinet angles for cabinets 2 to 3 and 3 to 4 differ Take care to set the correct angles Step 7 The connections to the 4 x Mini array see page 22 are most conveniently made at this stage Step 8 Depress...

Page 29: ...MLA Mini User Guide V1 0 29 MLA MINI USER GUIDE Summary of angles Presets 1 Preset 1 Bracket tilt angle 14 5 Inter cabinet angles Cabinets 1 2 6 5 Cabinets 2 3 6 5 Cabinets 3 4 0 5 ...

Page 30: ...op of the telescopic pole and secure by tightening the boss onto the pole using the knob Assemble the Universal Bracket for pole mount operation as described in its accompanying assembly instructions Step 4 Lift the first MLA Mini cabinet onto the Universal Tilt Bracket The lugs on the ends of the main cross arm should mate with the slots in the front corners of the cabinet Secure these points wit...

Page 31: ...n page 18 and the table below Note that the inter cabinet angles for cabinets 2 to 3 and 3 to 4 differ Take care to set the correct angles Step 7 The connections to the 4 x Mini array see page 22 are most conveniently made at this stage Step 8 As for Preset 1 Summary of angles Preset 2 Preset 2 Bracket tilt angle 17 5 Inter cabinet angles Cabinets 1 2 6 5 Cabinets 2 3 6 5 Cabinets 3 4 0 5 ...

Page 32: ...secure by tightening the boss onto the pole using the knob Step 4 Proceed as Step 4a for Preset 1 above For Preset 3 however set the Bracket Tilt Angle to 11 Steps 5 to 8 Follow the corresponding instructions for Presets 1 and 2 However note the different inter cabinet angles and fit the Flying Pins into the drop down brackets accordingly to achieve the correct angles Summary of angles Preset 3 Pr...

Page 33: ... the MSX cabinet by mating these dropdown brackets with the holes in the baseplate box sections as shown Refer to the diagram on the base plate membrane note there are two mounting positions for the MSX In this case the MSX s front dropdowns should mate with the pair of slots nearer the front of the baseplate With the MSX on its wheelboard and the front edge of the Baseplate on the floor the dropd...

Page 34: ...oard Place the Flying Frame on top of the MSX cabinet as shown and secure the dropdown brackets using four Flying Pins Step 3 For Preset 4 the required angle between the sub and the bottom Mini is 20 so the Long Ground Stack Bar must be used between the cabinet and the Flying Frame Fit the lower end of the bar into the Flying Frame at the 20 mark and secure with a Flying Pin ...

Page 35: ...the Flying Frame locking the two front slots into place with Flying Pins Note that the front of the Flying Frame should be flush with the lower front edge of the cabinet Step 5 Lift the rear of the cabinet and attach the top end of the Ground Stack bar to the rear bracket by matching the Ground Stack symbol on the bar to the Ground Stack symbol on the bracket Secure with a Flying Pin ...

Page 36: ... fitting a Flying Pin in the hole marked 10 on the lower bracket This gives the correct inter cabinet angle required by Preset 4 Step 7 Repeat Step 6 twice to add the two remaining MLA Mini cabinets while referring to the Preset diagrams on page 20 and the table below Take care to set the correct angles Step 8 The connections to the 4 x Mini array see page 22 are most conveniently made at this sta...

Page 37: ...ideal if a scaf pole or truss is available Note that 4 x Minis is the ONLY MLA configuration that may be flown using this method all other configurations MUST employ the Flying Frame Note that the order of cabinets in a flown array is effectively reversed relative to their order in a Pole Mount or Ground Stack configuration Thus the top cabinet in the array is assembled first Step 1 Start with the...

Page 38: ...o of these in this case use the one which pivots at hoist point 13 This will mate with the upper section of the rear bracket of the first Mini Secure with a Flying Pin Step 2b using Universal Tilt Bracket Remove the Pole Mount boss from the Universal Tilt Bracket if one is attached Attach a standard Trigger Clamp to the bracket s fixing hole with an M12 nut and bolt ...

Page 39: ...ck hole in the cabinet s rear mounting plate Secure with a Flying Pin Using the rear adjustment knob set the tilt angle to 7 the angle can be seen by observing the calibration hole at the right hand side Step 3a using Flying Frame Attach the chain hoist to the H10 suspension hole of the Flying Frame and begin to raise the array up off the flight case base As the array rises insert Flying Pins in t...

Page 40: ...cting the cabinets up see page 22 until the array has been raised to height as hanging cables may constitute a hazard However if it is easier to connect up at ground level perform this step next Note that the supplied NL8 to NL4 cables will not be long enough for this configuration and two standard NL8 to NL8 cables of the appropriate length and NL8 couplers will need to be added Step 5 As the arr...

Page 41: ...MLA Mini User Guide V1 0 41 MLA MINI USER GUIDE Summary of angles Preset 5 Preset 5 Flying Frame tilt angle 7 Inter cabinet angles between Cabinets 1 2 0 5 Cabinets 2 3 4 Cabinets 3 4 10 ...

Page 42: ... four dropdown brackets and engage them into the four slots in the top of the sub The front edge of the Flying Frame should be aligned with the front face of the MSX Secure the dropdown brackets in place with four Flying Pins Step 2 Attach the chain hoist to the H13 suspension hole of the Flying Frame and raise the MSX upwards Remove the wheelboard when it is clear of the ground ...

Page 43: ... points which engage with slots in the frame the other is at the rear where the swinging arm can mate with the upper section of the cabinet rear bracket in three positions to produce an angle between the Transition frame and the Mini of 0 2 5 or 5 for Preset 6 it should be set at 0 Step 4 Position the Transition Frame below the suspended MSX sub Attach the Transition Frame to the two dropdown brac...

Page 44: ...nearest to the MSX sub Cabinet 4 is the lowest Step 7 The connections between the MSX and the Minis see page 22 are most conveniently made at this stage In this case the supplied cable can be used as the MSX is adjacent to the Minis AC mains the analogue audio input and any network in use should also be connected at this time Step 8 Continue raising the array on the chain hoist until the lower edg...

Page 45: ...e with the instructions provided by Martin Audio Martin Audio is not liable for consequential damages This warranty is exclusive and no other warranty is expressed or implied This warranty does not affect your statutory rights Martin Audio MSX Amplifier modules are warranted against manufacturing defects in materials or craftsmanship over a period of 1 year from the date of original purchase Durin...

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