EAW MQ1394 User manual

Acoustic Performance Partnership Eastern Acoustic Works MQ1394
One Main Street, Whitinsville MA, 01588 USA • Phone [phone] • Toll Free 800/992-5013 • Fax [phone] • Web http://www.eaw.com • email [e-mail]
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MQ1394
EASTERN ACOUSTIC WORKS
One Main Street, Whitinsville, MA 01588 • (508) 234 - 6158 • FAX (508) 234 - 8251 • Email [email protected] • Web http://www.eaw.com
EAW products are continually improved. All specifications are therefore subject to change without notice. • PUB# MQ1394-888143/2 pp/4/15/99 • Printed In USA
DESCRIPTION
• Mid/High VA4 loudspeaker system
• Optimized for permanent installation only
• Horn-loaded 10-in cones with VA4 phase plug
• 2-in exit/75mm voice coil compression driver on
constant directivity horn
The new MQ Series represents the next generation of perma-
nent installation loudspeaker systems. Using VA4 Technol-
ogy developed for the new KF700 Series, the MQ range re-
places the MH and BV ranges of Virtual Array systems. The
Series comprises matched sets of mid/high and low frequency
enclosures that enjoy complementary dimensions and
trapeziod angles to facilitate the creation of optimized-
coverage arrays.
The MQ1394 uses a horn-loaded 10-in midrange cone with a
specially designed geometry that produces a time-coherent
wavefront through the upper portion of the midrange that is
critical to vocal articulation. A phase plug with radial slots
then serves to reduce the mechanical reactance of the sub-
system without affecting the directivity of the source, al-
lowing for flawless arraying of multiple MQ mid/high
modules.
A high power 2-in exit/75mm voice coil high frequency com-
pression driver is mounted on a constant directivity horn for
consistent, accurate dispersal of HF information. The MQ1394
provides a nominal coverage pattern of 90°(h) x 40°(v).
APPLICATION
The MQ1394 mid/high module works with the MQ1312 triple
12-in low frequency module to create arrays for use in a
wide variety of permanently installed applications.
The most common array configuration is 2x MQ1394’s sepa-
rated by a single MQ1312. Unlike most other 90°horizontal
coverage array modules, the MQ1394 is designed to tight
pack with the MQ1312 to achieve optimal coverage. This
provides an excellent center channel array for large, fan-
shaped venues that use an L/C/R configuration.
All MQ Series enclosures feature a comprehensive system of
3/8”-16 threaded mounting points for maximum flexibility
when suspending arrays overhead.
Applications include:
Large House of Worship
Arena
Stadium
Theater
Performing Arts Center
DESCRIPTIVE DATA
Configuration Mid/High
Powering Biamplified
MF Subsystem 1 x 10-in Horn-Loaded Cone,
Radial Phase Plug
HF Subsystem 1x 2-in Exit/75mm Voice Coil
Compression Driver on Constant
Directivity Horn
Cabinet Type (shape) Trapezoid
Enclosure Materials Baltic Birch Plywood
Finish Black Polyurethane
Connectors 4-Terminal Barrier Strip & 1x
Neutrik NL4 Speakon
Suspension Hardware (16) 3/8"-16 Threaded Mounting
Suspension Points (4 each top,
bottom and sides)
Grill Powder Coated Perforated Steel
Dimensions inches millimeters
Height 40.00 1016
Width (front) 32.00 813
Width (rear) 8.12 206
Depth 25.61 650
Trapezoid Angle 50°
Weights pounds kilograms
Net Weight 148 67.3
Shipping Weight 156 71.0
Companion Systems
Sub Bass SB528, BH822e
LF MQ1312

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MQ1394
DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS
NOMINAL DATA
Frequency Response (1 W @ 1m)
±3 dB 190 Hz to 19 kHz
-10 dB 145 Hz
Axial Sensitivity (dB SPL, 1 Watt @ 1m)
MF 108.5
HF 110.5
Impedance (Ohms) MF 8
HF 8
Power Handling, AES Standard (Watts)
MF 400
HF 200
Calculated Maximum Output (dB SPL)
MF Peak 140.5
HF Peak 139.5
MF Long Term 134.5
HF Long Term 133.5
Nominal Coverage Angle/-6 dB points (degrees)
Horizontal 90
Vertical 40
Recommended High-Pass Frequency
24 dB/Octave 190 Hz
ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS
The two-way mid/high loudspeaker system shall incorporate
a 10-in cone MF transducer and a 2-in exit compression driver
HF transducer.
The MF driver shall be loaded into a midrange horn con-
structed of 3mm birch plywood reinforced with high density
polyurethane foam. The MF horn shall incorporate a phase/
displacement plug. The HF driver shall be loaded on con-
stant directivity horn with a nominal coverage pattern of
90°(h) x 40°(v). An internal passive filter network shall
provide system equalization.
System frequency response shall vary no more than ±3 dB
from 190 Hz to 19 kHz measured on axis. The midrange fre-
quency section shall produce a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) of
108.5 dB SPL on axis at 1 meter with a power input of 1
Watt, and shall be capable of producing a peak output of
140.5 dB SPL on axis at 1 meter. The high frequency section
shall produce a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) of 110.5 dB SPL
on axis at 1 meter with a power input of 1 Watt, and shall be
capable of producing a peak output of 139.5 dB SPL on axis
at 1 meter. The midrange frequency section shall handle 400
Watts of amplifier power (AES Standard) and shall have a
nominal impedance of 8 Ohms. The high frequency section
shall handle 200 Watts of amplifier power (AES Standard)
and shall have a nominal impedance of 8 Ohms.
The loudspeaker enclosure shall be trapezoidal in shape. It
shall be constructed of 15mm thickness void-free cross-grain-
laminated Baltic birch plywood and shall employ extensive
internal bracing. It shall be finished in black catalyzed poly-
urethane. Input connectors shall be 4-terminal barrier strip
and one Neutrik NL4 Speakon. A total of sixteen 3/8"-16
threaded mounting/suspension points (4 each top, bottom
and sides) shall be provided. The front of the loudspeaker
shall be covered with a powder coated perforated steel grill.
The two-way mid/high loudspeaker shall be the EAW model
MQ1394.
FRONT
SIDES BACK
MOUNTING POINT, 3/8-16 THREADED HOLE.
510836 (A)
exp 4/8/99 dpm
MQ1394
CENTER OF BALANCE, TBD.
TOP
GRILL PARTIALLY
SHOWN
32.00
40.00
1.95
6.37 13.15
36.10
(8.12)
23.28
12.16
50°
L
C
25.61
5.00
11.91
10.57
INPUT
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5.63
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FREQUENCY RESPONSE
INPUT IMPEDANCE
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MQ1394 Axial Response
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Ohms
Frequency (Hz)
HF Tri-Amp Input Impedance (Magnitude)
MF Tri-Amp Input Impedance (Magnitude)
MQ1394 Input Impedance (Magnitude)
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BEAMWIDTH
Q & DIRECTIVITY INDEX (DI)
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS MQ1394
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Frequency (Hz)
Horizontal Beamwidth (1/3 Octave)
Vertical Beamwidth (1/3 Octave)
MQ1394 Beamwidth vs Frequency
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Frequency (Hz)
Horizontal Q and Directivity (1/3 Octave)
Vertical Q and Directivity (1/3 Octave)
Total Q and Directivity (1/3 Octave)
MQ1394 Q and Directivity
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POWEER RESPONSE
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS MQ1394
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MQ1394 Beamwidth Delimited Power Response
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Q & DIRECTIVITY & BEAMWIDTH BY FREQUENCY
Frequency Hor Beamwidth Ver Beamwidth Hor Q & Dir Ver Q & Dir Tot Q & Dir
100 104 360 5.3 5.4 5.4
125 132 126 4.3 4.4 4.4
160 159 145 3.5 3.4 3.4
200 168 240 3.2 2.4 2.8
250 139 241 4.1 1.7 2.6
315 113 152 5.7 3.5 4.4
400 95 109 7.7 6.3 6.9
500 79 88 9.8 9.2 9.5
630 79 80 10.1 11.9 10.9
800 86 48 9.9 23.6 14
1000 87 25 8.8 30 13.6
1250 86 28 8.9 19.8 12.3
1600 86 40 9.3 21.5 13
2000 91 41 8.4 19.7 11.7
2500 91 47 8.3 20.2 12
3150 87 35 8.5 31.1 13.4
4000 87 35 6.8 34.5 12.2
5000 87 35 5.6 34.7 11
6300 87 32 8.2 37.2 15
8000 86 46 8.2 21.5 12.6
10000 86 44 11 21.5 14.1
12500 78 40 15.1 27 19.2
16000 89 39 6.2 36.2 11.6
20000 63 37 20.1 19.6 19.4
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS MQ1394

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HORIZONTAL OFF-AXIS RESPONSE
On-axis response normalized to 0 dB.
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS MQ1394
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Attenuation in dB
Frequency
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Horizontal -10 degrees
MQ1394 Horizontal ±10°
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Frequency
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Horizontal -20 degrees
MQ1394 Horizontal ±20°
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VERTICAL OFF-AXIS RESPONSE
On-axis response normalized to 0 dB.
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Attenuation in dB
Frequency
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Hz
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Horizontal +30 degrees
Horizontal -30 degrees
MQ1394 Horizontal ±30°
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Attenuation in dB
Frequency
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Horizontal +40 degrees
Horizontal -40 degrees
MQ1394 Horizontal ±40°
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VERTICAL OFF-AXIS RESPONSE
On-axis response normalized to 0 dB.
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS MQ1394
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Attenuation in dB
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Vertical -10 degrees
MQ1394 Vertical ±10°
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Vertical -20 degrees
MQ1394 Vertical ±20°
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VERTICAL OFF-AXIS RESPONSE
On-axis response normalized to 0 dB.
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS MQ1394
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Vertical -30 degrees
MQ1394 Vertical ±30°
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Vertical -40 degrees
MQ1394 Vertical ±40°
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