Description

From the Manufacturer

The MINA™ compact curvilinear array loudspeaker is the smallest member of the industry-leading MILO® family of loudspeakers from Meyer Sound. Measuring just over a foot and a half wide (half a meter) and weighing only 41.2 lbs (18.69 kg), MINA is ideal for use in low-profile, high-power curvilinear array systems and an excellent choice for small theatres, theme parks, houses of worship, AV systems, and any venue where size and weight are concerns and exceptional fidelity a requirement. Delivering the same signature MILO sound characterized by extended high-frequency response and an even wider 100-degree horizontal coverage, MINA was conceived for small footprint, high-power curvilinear arrays. Configurations of eight or more cabinets can comfortably cover up to 130 feet (40 m) and are an excellent compact solution for applications not requiring the power of larger systems comprised of M’elodies® and MICAs®. A myriad of MINA array configurations are possible to suit each venue’s needs, with additional cabinets and adjustable splay angles able to contour the system’s highfrequency vertical coverage and low-frequency directivity. Entire MINA systems can be designed with Meyer Sound’s MAPP Online Pro™, effectively anticipating coverage needs. With its low distortion, flat frequency and phase responses, uniform horizontal coverage, and tight vertical coverage, MINA is also well-equipped for use as a single cabinet, or for use with a small number of cabinets, for applications requiring a precise, high-frequency vertical pattern. Single cabinets and short stacks are ideal for frontfill and under-balcony applications, as well for main systems in small spaces. MINA integrates seamlessly with other members of the MILO family, partnering naturally with M’elodie and MICA. When used in large arrays, typically as a main loudspeaker system, MINA can be flown with the optional MG-MINA grid. MINA’s end plates include captive GuideALinks™ and quick-release pins that allow splay angles between cabinets to be readily adjusted. The end plates also include attachment points for the MYA-MINA mounting yoke and MUB-MINA U-bracket for mounting single cabinets and small numbers of cabinets, typically for fill applications and small main systems. For most applications, Meyer Sound’s 500‑HP subwoofer is the logical choice for enhancing low frequencies in MINA loudspeaker systems, offering the same powerful, precise fidelity as MINA. The 500‑HP can even be flown or groundstacked with MINA arrays using the optional MTF‑M’elodie/MINA transition frame. For applications requiring more low-frequency headroom, Meyer Sound’s 600‑HP and 700‑HP subwoofers are ideally suited for integration with MINA systems. For portable applications, the optional MCF‑MINA caster frame conveniently transports up to five fully rigged units. Durable nylon covers are also available for protecting MINAs during transport. MINA includes two 6.5‑inch cone drivers and one 3-inch compression driver mounted on an acoustical manifold coupled to a low-distortion, 100-degree horizontal, constant directivity horn. The close proximity of the cone drivers to each other, as well as to the high frequency horn, allows them to operate in parallel over their full frequency range to deliver the greatest acoustic output. The optimal driver placement extends MINA’s remarkably consistent 100-degree horizontal polar pattern below 500 Hz. The acoustical manifold, based on Meyer Sound’s patented REM™ ribbon emulation technology, radiates driver output in a wave front with very low distortion and a focused, well-behaved, narrow dispersion, minimizing destructive highfrequency interactions between cabinets. The MINA drivers are powered by an extremely efficient onboard three-channel, Class-D amplifier that uses minimal AC power when idle. Signal processing includes a complex crossover, frequency and phase correction, and limiters that ensure maximum driver lifespan. The Intelligent AC™ power supply automatically adjusts for international line voltages, protects against transients, and provides soft turn-on. The RMS™ remote monitoring system module comes standard on all MILO family loudspeakers and provides comprehensive monitoring of system parameters on a Windows®-based computer. The MINA enclosure is constructed of premium birch plywood and coated with a black-textured finish. A powder-coated, hex-stamped steel grille with black mesh protects the unit’s drivers. Additional options include weather protection and custom color finishes for fixed installations and applications with specific cosmetic requirements. Small theatres and touring productions
Houses of worship, ballrooms, and
corporate AV
Theme parks
Frontfill and under-balcony coverage
Downfill and sidefill for M’elodie systems;
sidefill for MICA systems