M•FLEX 12XP M•FLEX 15XP M•FLEX SXP
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1. device should be easily accessible Do not install in a confined space Do not open the unit because of the risk of electric shock This device must be earthed Be advised that different operating voltages require the use of different types of line cord and attachment plugs Check the voltage in your area and use the correct type Introduction Do not removed the covers There are no user serviceable parts inside When installing the fixture above ground level verify that the structure can hold at least 10 times the weight of all installed devices Block access below the work area whenever installing or removing the fixture Do not modify the fixture or install other than genuine Mach parts Refer all service to a Mach service technician DESIGN CONCEPT The MeFLEX XP series consists of three models MeFLEX 12XP MeFLEX 15XP and the MeFLEX SXP sub woofer Applications include sound reinforcement for live bands DJ s and AV work but also monitoring mixing installations in bars cafes retail stores fitness studios airports and other places where ease of use and high output from a compact and light weight speaker system is needed The co axial design of the MeFLEX 12XP makes it the lightest and most compact 12 speaker in the market for moulded speakers As a dedicated top box it has very high output and excellent clarity in the critical voice area And it opens up new application areas in the installation segment with its ability t2. B ee SE Deo 90x40 Specifications PHYSICAL Flying 4 points for M6 threaded hardware COMMECIONS di een len rl ka Speakon NLA with link Dimensions ae nenn 67x48x40 cm 26x 19x 16 in Weight 8 NEIEN ea 16 5 kg 36 Ibs ACCESSORIES Cover for MeFLEX15XP amp MeFLEX SXP P N 93942015 Stands a en P N 93943050 Flying bracket for cluster and array configuration P N 93944010 ORDERING INFORMATION a ann P N 93601020 MeFLEX SXP Specifications 12 SYSTEM PERFORMANCE Power tating IEC 268 RD Rus eee a 310 watt powertrain ose ee en oe ME EE Gwe rel 1240 watt SENSINI E aE O yo ee 98dB Max SPL calculated long tem 123 dB Max SPL Peak N pias Seah ERR CO ER ES 129 dB Frequency range 3dB 48Hz 440 Hz Low frequency transducer rA ETR cece eens 15 PHYSICAL Flying 4 points for M6 threaded hardware COnNECtOTS Has Steed goed bead TREUE Speakon NL4 with link DIMENSIONS EE 67 x 48 x 40 cm 26 x 19 x 16 in Weights susanne de 15 5 kg 34 Ibs ACCESSORIES Cover for MeFLEX15XP amp MeFLEX SXP P N 93942015 Flying bracket for cluster and array conf
3. Me FLEX SXP is designed to deliver punchy kick from a bass drum or a hard low frequency bass line At the same time it contributes to an overall increase of dynamics and sound pressure of the MeFLEX top boxes The 15 unit in MeFLEX SXP is a powerful construction that features a lightweight chassis The chassis is very open and enables excellent coupling of the diaphragm to the air in the cabinet It incorporates venting below the spider to reduce power compression and improve clarity A special SoftRoll design is featured in the spider This design allows for more than 18 mm excursion and extended sub bass output The 39 mm voice coil former is made of aluminium and ensures excellent heat dissipation and very low power compression A strong Kapton voice coil former ensures excellent mechanical stability 6 Introduction INSTALLATION CONNECTIONS models in the MeFLEX XP Series are connected through the 1 1 pins on the Speakon terminal For correct polarity connect the red terminal on the amplifier to 1 on the speaker Likewise connect the black terminal on the amplifier to 1 on the speaker If one speaker is operated with reverse signal polarity the result is a strong decrease in bass output and lack of focus in the mid high frequencies When using the link output from the sub woofer simply link from the sub woofer output the input on the top box Please refer to the recommended amplifier sizes in the specificatio
4. MeFLEX 12XP MeFLEX 15XP MeFLEX SXP user manual M FLEX 15 5 XP 2003 Martin Professional A S Denmark All rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form or by any means with out permission in writing from Martin Professional A S Denmark Printed in Denmark P N 35020008A Rev B Introduction 2a 4 Safety information 4 Design concept aa e EE EE E E EER DAER EA EER EA 5 Application Hr ea ee ee nee 5 MEET E ee al 5 MERLET ne ea a alt 6 MZFEEX SXP coo oat emul Bank Wee 6 Installation cocino ENER nennen 7 re Bene ie 7 Cables are seda eebe is bea Rasen tee Semen 7 Mounting the 5 lt 8 Fino a oe bh EE 8 Tri od Mounling 484 182 ORT era rear 8 Protection 9 Service nia ana 10 and 10 SPECIFICATIONS iced cma as a ae 11 M FLEX 12XP Specifications 11 M FLEX 15XP Specifications 11 M FLEX SXP Specifications 12 INTRODUCTION Warning Thank you for choosing the MeFLEX XP speaker system The MeFLEX XP series
5. ent protection with excellent sound quality It is however not a limiter and is only designed to catch mistakes such as microphone feedback In case the protection system is continuously engaged it will develop a memory and start to come in at increasingly low levels If this happens either the system is under specified or the amplifier is clipping Protection system 9 SERVICE Refer all service other than that described here to qualified service personnel CARE AND MAINTENANCE The MeFLEX speakers have been designed for mobile use and will when used with common sense care provide flawless performance for many years However we recommend that the following points are noted If the speakers have been subjected to very low temperatures it is advisable to allow for aone hour warm up period before operating them at full output This to avoid the risk of short circuiting the amplifier and processor PCB due to condense water The MeFLEX cabinets can be used in short term out door applications but have not been designed for long term outdoor installations Clean the cabinets with a general purpose household detergent Grease or marking tape residue can be removed with alcohol or mineral spirits Protective speaker covers are available for the MeFLEX models and we strongly recommend these if the speakers are frequently transported 10 Service SPECIFICATIONS MeFLEX 12XP Specifications SYSTEM PERFORMANCE Max long te
6. gh and opens up for use in high power applications such as live or large disco applications up to 300 people MeFLEX 15XP MeFLEX 15XP is the largest model in the MeFLEX family and offers true full range sound reproduction with high SPL It is aimed especially at top performance in live venues but applications also include AV productions small scale touring fixed installations and mobile DJ applications MeFLEX 15XP can be mounted on a stand and even used as a stage monitor The integrated handles lightweight design and sturdy mechanical protection features allow you to handle MeFLEX 15XP with ease in all applications The 15 unit is a unique construction that features a lightweight chassis The chassis is very open and enables excellent coupling of the diaphragm to the air in the cabinet It incorporates venting below the spider to reduce power compression and improve clarity A special Soft Roll design is featured in the spider This design allows for more than 18mm excursion A Kapton voice coil former ensures excellent mechanical stability The 1 compression driver incorporated a very lightweight diaphragm and with 107 dB sensitivity the unit is more efficient than many 2 drivers But it still has the advantage of a very wide frequency response and runs flat to 19 kHz It is mounted behind a 90 x 40 constant directivity horn with excellent coverage control MeFLEX SXP For stronger reproduction of frequencies from 100 Hz and down the
7. he four flying points Typically used for flying MeFLEX in horizontal or vertical clusters Caution Rigging should only be performed by professionals following safe rigging standards and methods Tripod Mounting Apart from the versatile flying options the MeFLEX 12XP and MeFLEX 15XP also feature an integrated 35mm aluminium top hat adaptor which enables the box to be placed on a tripod When using a tripod note the following Make sure that the tripod is capable of supporting the weight of the speaker refer to specifications in the back of this manual Check that the tripod is placed on a stable surface Remember that tripod legs are trip hazards Place them away from the audience or place additional weight on the base of the stand to improve stability 8 Installation PROTECTION SYSTEM The crossover features a thermal protection system that protects the compression drivers When power to the compression driver exceeds a safe level the protection system will increase impedance and reduce the power The audible result is lower output from the horn When this happens do not increase the high frequency level on the EQ or tone control as this may cause damage to the protection circuit and eventually to the compression driver When the power returns to a safe level the protection circuit restores full signal to the horn and the audio output returns to normal The thermal protection has been designed so that it combines effici
8. iguration P N 93944010 ORDERING INFORMATION MeFLEX SXP au sen oe aoe eae geting pie P N 93602005 Specifications v ac Martin Professional A S Olof Palmes All 18 DK 8200 rhus N Denmark Phone 45 8740 0000 Fax 45 8740 0010 URL http www martin dk
9. is the next generation of compact lightweight speakers with passive crossover and offers a number of innovative functions and features SAFETY INFORMATION Read this manual before powering or installing the fixture follow the safety precautions listed below and observe all warnings in this manual and on the fixture If you have questions about how to operate the fixture safely please contact your Mach dealer or call the Martin Professional 24 hour service hotline at 45 70 200 201 You are cautioned that any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture Please heed all warnings and follow all instructions in this user manual when using the MeFLEX products Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs con venience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time This equipment should be installed near the socket outlet and disconnection of the
10. ns on the last page All models feature a Speakon speaker terminal with link option This option allows two or more speakers to be operated in parallel from one amplifier When using the link output option be aware that impedance drops with each additional speaker connected through the link terminal The impedance is 4 ohm when two MeFLEX XP speakers are operated in parallel and approximately 2 5 ohm when three are operated in parallel Always check the recommended minimum load of the amplifier CABLES Always use high quality speaker cables We recommend the 2x4 4x4 or 8x4mm2 Mach speaker cable These cables are professional speaker cables featuring watertight rubber insulation with low sulphur content that ensures that the cable will not oxidize The cables have low impedance low capacity and are soft and easy to wind The following table lists recommended cable lengths Cable size load 8 ohm 4 ohm 2 ohm 1 5 15 AWG 15 m 50 ft 7 5m 25ft 4m 13 ft 2 5 13 AWG 30 m 100 ft 15 m 50 ft 7 5 m 25 ft 4 0 11 AWG 60 m 200 ft 30 m 100 ft 15 m 50 ft Installation 7 MOUNTING THE SPEAKERS Flying options The MeFLEX models can be flown in three different ways Use the custom designed U brackets Typically used for flying horizontally in low ceiling applications or on truss Insert M6 eye bolts in the four flying points Typically used when flying vertically Insert the custom designed flying bracket in t
11. o be flown horizontally due to its uniform dispersion pattern MeFLEX 15XP is a strong full range speaker designed for larger playback and live applications It is capable of delivering a solid bass output even without a sub woofer but if needed it can be used together with the MeFLEX SXP sub woofer The cabinet is designed to be stacked on top of the MeFLEX sub woofer All drive units have been customized to the MeFLEX series and developed with emphasis on ultra flat frequency response highly controlled dispersion patterns and very low distortion In addition to this power compression has been kept at an absolute minimum in all models in the MeFLEX series and the internal cabinet design has reduced resonances to a minimum APPLICATION MeFLEX 12XP The MeFLEX 12XP is a dedicated top box designed around a co axial 12 woofer and 1 compression driver The co axial design makes the MeFLEX 12XP an ultra compact and lightweight speaker which can be used for a large verity of applications Another advantage of the co axial design is the uniform dispersion pattern of 110 x 110 degrees enabling the MeFLEX 12XP to be flown horizontally or vertically The coverage pattern also allows the MeFLEX 12XP to be flown a line source configuration and it will therefore Introduction 5 work well in highly reverberant applications such as churches airports or railway stations When flown in a line source array the output of the MeFLEX 12XP is very hi
12. rm SPL calculatedi 121 dB Max peak SPL calculated 22222220 tenet e nee e nee 127 dB Frequency range 3dB eee eee 85Hz 20 KHz Power tating TEC 208 ee E dee a Few Se ed eM 250 watt P ak power tating cursan eh ie 1000 watt E EEN 97dB Low frequency transducer eie esscr cece cece EEDE RAE ende 12 High frequency transducers A dE ada re na ne 1 Dispersion ne a an Blase ae Me ee Rae 110x 110 PHYSICAL Flying attachment 4 points for M6 threaded hardware Connectors oe sana daran bo Speakon NL4 with link Dimensions ENEE eu 50 x 39 x 32 cm 19 7 x 15 4 x 12 6 in Weight e a re ed 10 5 kg 23 Ibs ACCESSORIES Cover for MeFLEX12XP v perge enai nee sense P N 93942014 RN NO P N 93943050 Flying bracket for cluster and array configuration P N 93944010 ORDERING INFORMATION s SA ii P N 93601006 MeFLEX 15XP Specifications SYSTEM PERFORMANCE Powerr ting TEC 268 Part cect nn nes ee T 310 watt Peak power rating oc ccs ae sen bad ee AN EA Sa Sob ne 1240 watt SOS za RR Ss TRE ea ETS BE ds 99dB Max SPL calculated long tem 124 dB Max SPL Peaki inn ar sea Bann Die 130 dB Frequency range 57Hz 20 KHz Low frequency transducer sachsen an a 15 High frequency transducer 2 EEN a na nn 1 Dispersion pe ci B
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