Meyer Sound 500-HP Powered Subwoofer
Meyer Sound 500-HP Powered Subwoofer
The 500-HP is a self-powered, high-output subwoofer suitable for both flown and ground stacked configurations. The compact subwoofer integrates smartly with Meyer Sound self-powered, full-range loudspeakers. When fitted with the QuickFly MRF-500 rigging frame, the 500-HP arrays directly with the Melodie ultracompact high-power curvilinear array loudspeaker. The integral 1.5-inch pole-mount receptacle, included with all 500-HPs, allows the subwoofer to be easily paired with UltraSeries loudspeakers, for either fixed or touring applications. The 500-HP subwoofer boasts an operating frequency range of 35 Hz to 140 Hz and a peak SPL of 135 dB at 1 meter.
Features:
- Exceptional power-to-size ratio
- Efficient low-distortion, high-power, high-excursion cone drivers
- High peak power output yields excellent transient reproduction and low-frequency clarity
- Low-frequency complement to M’elodie and UltraSeries self-powered loudspeakers
- Stackable and flyable with other 500-HPs in regular and cardioid arrays, as well as with M’elodie loudspeakers
- Integral pole-mount receptacle easily pairs the subwoofer with UltraSeries loudspeakers
- Portable in stacks of up to three units with the optional MCF-500 caster frame
Specifications:
- ACOUSTICAL
- Operating Frequency Range: 35 Hz – 140 Hz
- Frequency Response: 36 Hz – 130 Hz ±4 dB
- Phase Response: 45 Hz to 125 Hz ±30°
- Maximum Peak SPL: 135 dB
- Dynamic Range: >110 dB
- Coverage: 360° for a single unit; varies with number of units and configurations
- TRANSDUCERS
- Low Frequency:
- Two 12” cone drivers with ceramic magnets
- Nominal impedance: 2 Ω
- Voice coil size: 4”
- Power-handling capability: 1200 W (AES) each
- Low Frequency:
- AUDIO INPUT
- Type: Differential, electronically balanced
- Maximum Common Mode Range: ±15 V DC, clamped to earth for voltage transient protection
- Connectors: Female XLR input with male XLR loop output or VEAM all-in-one (integrates AC, audio, and network)
- Input Impedance: 10 kΩ differential between pins 2 and 3
- Wiring:
- Pin 1: Chassis/earth through 220 kΩ, 1000 pF, 15 V clamp network to provide virtual ground lift at audio frequencies
- Pin 2: Signal +
- Pin 3: Signal – (optional polarity switch)
- Case: Earth ground and chassis
- DC Blocking: Differential DC blocking up to maximum common mode voltage
- CMRR: >50 dB, typically 80 dB (50 Hz – 500 Hz)
- RF Filter:
- Common mode: 425 kHz
- Differential mode: 142 kHz
- TIM Filter: <80 kHz, integral to signal processing
- Nominal Input Sensitivity: 0 dBV (1 V rms, 1.4 V peak) continuous is typically the onset of limiting for noise and music
- Input Level: Audio source must be capable of producing +20 dBV (10 V rms, 14 V peak) into 600 Ω to produce the maximum peak SPL over the operating bandwidth of the loudspeaker
- AMPLIFIER
- Type: Two-channel complementary MOSFET output stages (class AB/H)
- Output Power: 1800 W total (2 x 900 W)
- Total Output: 3600 W peak
- THD, IM TIM: <.02%
- Load Capacity: 2 Ω each channel
- Cooling: Convection at low to mid audio levels; fan-assisted only at high audio levels
- AC POWER
- Connectors: PowerCon with looping output or VEAM all-in-one (integrates AC, audio, and network)
- Voltage Selection: Automatic, two ranges, each with high-low voltage tap (uninterrupted)
- Safety Agency Rated Operating Voltage: 95–125 V AC; 208–235 V AC; 50/60 Hz
- Turn On/Turn Off Points: 85–134 V AC; 165–264 V AC
- Current Draw:
- Idle Current: 0.49 A rms (115 V AC); 0.26 A rms (230 V AC); 0.55 A rms (100 V AC)
- Maximum Long-Term Continuous Current: 8.4 A rms (115 V AC); 4.2 A rms (230 V AC); 9.7 A rms (100 V AC)
- Burst Current: 18 A rms (115 V AC); 9 A rms (230 V AC); 21 A rms (100 V AC)
- Ultimate Short-Term Peak Current: 40 A peak (115 V AC); 22 A peak (230 V AC); 46 A peak (100 V AC)
- Inrush Current: 10 A peak (115 V AC); 13 A peak (230 V AC); 10 A peak (100 V AC)
- PHYSICAL
- Enclosure: Premium birch plywood
- Finish: Black textured, hard-shell
- Protective Grille: Powder-coated, hex-stamped steel black mesh screen
- Rigging: Integral 1-1/2-inch (38 mm) pole-mount receptacle on top; optional QuickFly MRF-500 rigging frame for arrays with M’elodie curvilinear loudspeakers; rigging frame also compatible with MG-M’elodie multipurpose grid
- Dimensions: 26.55″ w x 18.23″ h x 22.50″ d (674 mm x 463 mm x 572 mm)
- Dimensions w/rigging: 28.27″ w x 18.23″ h x 22.50″ d (718 mm x 463 mm x 572 mm)
- Weight: Weight 133 lbs (60.32 kg); with rigging, 164 lbs (74.38 kg)
