Martin Audio MLA, User Manual

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MLA System
USER GUIDE
MLA System
User Guide V2.1
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We also have the Calculation window showing the complete mechanical articulation of the array including the array tilt;-
The tilt figure is reasonably logical; a positive figure means the array is tilting up at the top, a negative figure means the array is
tilting down. The touring array grids feature an integral inclinometer system so these figures can be matched when the system
is flow.
One major advantage of the MLA family of systems optimised with D2.1 is that real-world figures for the rigging can be entered
if they don’t actually exactly match what the system has recommended. If for example there are constraints on the curvature of
the array you can click on the down arrow for each of the intercabinet angles you need to change and select the angle you would
like to use from the drop down. It is always best to accept the splay optimisation results wherever possible (always trust the
software!) but there will always be a few venues where there are physical limitations on exactly how you can deploy the system.
Likewise with the enclosure quantities and orientation. Most common is perhaps array height; it is very common for flying points
to end up lower than you have originally been told. It is vital to make any changes in Display 2.1 to match as closely as possible
the actual physical deployment of the system. The EQ optimisation will use the data on this page regardless whether it was
entered automatically by the splay optimisation or manually by you. Simply overwrite the number for tilt, height, ‘x’ position or
box quantities and press enter. If the number entered is a valid entry the box will briefly flash green and your new value will be
displayed. If you enter an invalid number, for example if you try and enter more than 16 MLA Mini, the box will briefly flash red
and will default to the maximum value.
We have completed the Splay optimisation so can click ‘Done’ to close the window and move to the next stage.