Martin Audio MLA, User Manual

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MLA System
USER GUIDE
MLA System
User Guide V2.1
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the gradually lengthening mains cables feeding the cabinets from number 13 down all the way to number 24. A second Tourmate
cable will need to be run up from the mains distro to the mid-point in the array to connect to the break-out loom.
Rear position on grid
For some deployments, particularly those with a steep upwards angle, it may be necessary to attach the MLA to the rear position
on the flying grid. The only significant difference is attaching the first enclosure to the flying grid, after that the rigging procedure
is identical.
The first cabinet should be wheeled into position behind the flying grid. Obviously that rigging brackets will not line up directly
with the flying grid while it is vertical so you will need to carefully lower it until it is at an angle sufficient to attach the rear
bracket;-
Connect the rear bracket to the holes at the back of the flying grid. As the cabinet is at the back of the grid it is impossible to line
up the front rigging positions with the cabinet and grid vertical, it is also difficult to swing up the cabinet to the grid as the grid
has little stability with no cabinets attached so it will move around making it awkward to fir the pins. The easiest option is to fly