Meyer Sound
DesignFile™
A Nightclub or Small Theatre System for
Live Performance and Playback
Sound System Design Guidelines
Sound System Design Guidelines
DesignFile™
A Nightclub or Small Theatre Speaker System
for Live Performance and Playback
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Meyer Sound
DesignFile™
A Nightclub or Small Theatre System for
Live Performance and Playback
Sound System Design Guidelines
System design utilizing the Self-Powered UltraSeries™
Two UPA-2P in a tightpack configuration provides 60° Horizontal;
45° Vertical coverage.
Two UPA-2P loudspeakers are
included for downfill coverage of the
front seating area. This configuration
shows the downward tilt angle at 35°.
A 1:1 ratio between UPA-P's and
USW-P's is recommended for an
efficient, high-power sound system.
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Meyer Sound
DesignFile™
A Nightclub or Small Theatre System for
Live Performance and Playback
Sound System Design Guidelines
SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM
The system is a basic Left and Right system designed to provide dynamic high-powered controlled coverage, with
sufficient power capability (114+ dB SPL peak at 20m) at the rear without overpowering the near seats. The frequency range will be approximately 32 Hz - 18 kHz. This combination system will provide clear, articulate, natural
sounding vocal and music reinforcement. The design starts with Left & Right tightpack clusters consisting of UPA2P self-powered loudspeakers: two main and two downfill. Below each cluster are four USW-1P Self-powered
subwoofers. Using EQ and delay capability will allow very precise alignment of the system after installation. A 20
bit or more Digital Delay Line is recommended for proper system alignment, but is not required.
Self-Powered UltraSeries Rear Detail
From Source
This Illustration shows how one UPA-2P is connected to another using the Standard Looping Module. The RMS module shown is
also optional. Further explanation of signal input configurations are explained in the UPA-1P/2P Q&A document P/N 01.076.073.01A.
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Meyer Sound
DesignFile™
A Nightclub or Small Theatre System for
Live Performance and Playback
Sound System Design Guidelines
EQUIPMENT LIST
Unit
Quantity
UPA-2P Self-powered speaker
USW-1P Self-powered subwoofer
CP-10 Parametric Equalizer
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Remarks
no additional racks needed for amplifiers or controllers
efficient overall SPL (1 UPA-P per 1 USW-1P)
recommended for proper system equalization
The following items are needed but not manufactured by Meyer Sound
Delay line (2 in 4 out)
Rigging Hardware
Cable and Wiring
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recommended to ensure proper system alignment
KEY SPECIFICATIONS
UPA-2P
USW-1P
Frequency range: 60 Hz to 18 kHz
Frequency range: 32-180 Hz
Coverage: 45° H ; 45° V
Coverage: 360° H; 180°V
Maximum SPL: 132 dB SPL peak
Maximum SPL: 135 dB SPL peak
Size: 14.5"W x 22.4"H x 14.5"D
Size: 31.10"W x 21.5"H x 19.25"D
Weight: 77 lbs
Weight: 137 lbs
Internal power amplifier and controller
Internal power amplifier and controller
Driver Compliment:
3" Compression Driver (horn-loaded)
12" Cone Driver (bass-reflex)
Driver Compliment:
Dual 15" Cone-Drivers (bass-reflex)
Meyer Sound speakers are a universally recognized standard for quality in the field of loudspeaker technology. The Self-powered Ultra Series loudspeakers provide low distortion, wide
dynamic range, flat frequency response, and phase correction.
Meyer Sound Laboratories, Inc.
2832 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley, California 94702
Tel. (510) 486-1166
Fax (510) 486-8356
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