bringing power and clarity to cinema sound

bringing power and clarity to cinema sound

meyer sound bringing power and clarity to cinema sound Every day, in venues ranging from nightclubs and theaters to arenas and stadiums, Meyer Sound loudspeakers bring rich, natural sound to every seat in the house. In all applications, our goal is always to deliver the ideal sound to the audience. Our commitment to that aim continues with the introduction of an exciting new product line designed specifically for cinema. Our goal is to ensure that the full intensity and nuance so carefully crafted into today s movie soundtracks reaches every listener without compromise. To make this goal a reality, we ve spent years working closely with cinema industry experts, both technical and creative, learning about the special requirements for cinema sound systems. Meyer Sound has spent years developing and refining low distortion horn designs. For the EXP products we ve designed horns from the ground up that are optimized for performance behind perforated screens, using our anechoic chamber to test, refine, and verify performance. The result is a new line of cinema products developed to herald a new era in high quality cinema sound systems, delivering sound of unprecedented quality for today s discerning audiences who demand the very best. Our rigorously scientific design methods ensure our loudspeakers deliver low distortion, accurate phase and frequency response, and plenty of headroom. To ensure that our systems perform to their full potential, we ve also created MAPP Online Cinema, a powerful and extremely accurate prediction tool that takes the guesswork out of matching our systems to your room. Together with our measurement and system control electronics, this new approach to cinema sound delivers complete solutions for sound-for-picture listening environments, raising the bar from the dub stage through to the largest exhibition spaces. Meyer Sound s new cinema systems represent a new paradigm in the cinema experience, delivering state-of-the-art performance that looks forward to the future possibilities of cinema sound.

the clarity and dynamics of Meyer systems delightfully enhance the whole experience of watching movies richard king supervising sound editor and sound designer the dark knight

TODAY S MOVIE-GOERS BRING WITH THEM A NEW SET OF EXPECTATIONS a next-generation cinema sound With advanced consumer electronics expanding entertainment options at home, it s tougher than ever to get audiences out to the movies. When they do come, today s movie-goers bring with them a new set of expectations shaped by high definition home theatres. It s not enough anymore that the movie theatre experience simply be different from watching at home it has to be better. To keep customers coming back, theatres must deliver a totally engaging experience, one that immerses and thrills. Digital cinema will give every theatre the potential to present the rich, exciting sound audiences crave. But to realize that potential, a theatre s sound system must be able to reproduce 21st-century soundtracks in their full glory. And it will also have to deliver a convincing immersive experience for 3D and simulcasts. That s where Meyer Sound comes in. Meyer Sound s EXP is a complete, integrated cinema sound line offering precise, flexible control. Our screen loudspeakers, surrounds, subwoofers, and electronics work together to deliver unprecedented clarity, power, and transparency. From sound design and dubbing through to exhibition, we provide a consistent, linear platform that reproduces soundtracks exactly as they were intended to be heard which is exactly how today s audiences want to hear them. If you re intent on keeping your theatre experience competitive, it s time to listen to Meyer Sound.

making theatres a great place to see movies cinema sound for exhibition ready to compete When top-tier films go wide release, movie-goers have lots of choices. What makes them pick one theatre over another? Presentation quality is a big part of the experience, and powerful and clear audio quality can positively impact the audience s overall perception. With Meyer Sound s EXP, your audience will be immersed in the movie rather than wondering what was just said in the dialog. And our clear, dynamic power will give climactic moments an excitement that can t be reproduced at home. By enhancing the movie-going experience, Meyer Sound s cinema solution will help fill your seats and keep your patrons coming back again and again. Ready for 3D Enabled by new digital technologies, major releases are bringing the spectacle of 3D back to the theatre. It takes convincing audio to keep the illusion of depth from falling flat, so Meyer Sound provides a complete system for creating the ideal 3D sound field: EXP loudspeakers with superior phase coherence, MAPP Online Cinema for matching the system to the room, SIM3 for fine tuning, and Galileo for zone-by-zone control. That allows our cinema systems to precisely recreate the sound localization cues that make 3D come alive. As the 3D trend takes off, EXP theaters will be the place to go for the true 3D experience. Ready for new opportunities It s one thing to see a performance or sporting event on screen, and quite another to feel like you re really there. EXP brings the action and detail to each and every seat, making a concert sound like a concert and a game feel like a game. By transforming a conventional theatre into a life-like venue that rivals the real thing, Meyer Sound cinema systems make simulcasts an experience worth paying for. And that means more revenue opportunities for your exhibition business.

I m very impressed with the effortless power and clarity of sound of the Meyer Sound cinema system. If only every theatre had a system like this they would have the same remarkable experience I have on my stage. francis ford coppola filmmaker

TRANSPARENT, COHERENT SOUND-FOR-PICTURE MONITORING EXP for audio post A finished soundtrack is the result of thousands of decisions by sound designers, editors, and mixers. At each step, what the directors hear ultimately determines the choices they make. That s why it s so crucial to be sure they are hearing what s actually there, and that the audience will hear it as well. And that s why Meyer Sound developed the full line of cinema products. Shaped by the monitoring needs of sound-for-picture, EXP loudspeakers build on the longstanding success of Meyer Sound s HD-1 high definition audio monitor. The HD-1 is known for its transparency, allowing sound designers to clearly hear the full detail of their sources. It s renowned for how premixes monitored on HD-1s translate to the dub stage with only minor tweaking, saving valuable production time. While the HD-1 is tailored for studios and sound design rooms, the philosophy behind its success applies to EXP products as well. Designed and built with the same legendary commitment to linear systems, EXP loudspeakers allow every nuance of the audio source to come through. And they translate, because the decisions you make aren t based on misleading coloration of the sound. That s exactly what you need to be confident that your mixes will sound as exciting in the theatre as they do on your stage. As for performance, EXP loudspeakers deliver on all the key requirements: flawless fidelity, low distortion, extraordinary intelligibility, outstanding headroom, and verified consistency. Developed as an integrated system, they also offer an exceptionally coherent sound field that maintains the directionality of carefully placed aural cues. With the availability of virtual configuration and placement in MAPP Online Cinema, measurement and calibration using SIM3, and system control with Galileo, our EXP line gives you everything you need for successful monitoring in the audio post environment.

the meyer hd-1s are by far the best sounding near field monitors I ve ever had the pleasure of working with, period. ethan van der ryn supervising sound editor the lord of the rings trilogy

setting a new standard in screen channel loudspeakers acheron ACHERON 100 At the heart of Meyer Sound s cinema line of loudspeakers is the Acheron high-performance screen channel loudspeaker. Optimized for installation Acheron s clarity and power, along with ease of setup and equalization trimming, makes them unique in my experience. I ve never had the pleasure of a working with a better monitoring setup. behind perforated screens, the two-way loudspeaker combines the advantages of self-powered technology and innovative horn design to deliver exceptional, precise coverage for the left, right, and center sound channels for cinema. walter murch Academy Award-winning Film Editor and Re-recording Mixer, Apocalypse Now, The English Patient, The Conversation Specifications Operating Frequency Range: 37 Hz 18 khz Maximum Peak SPL: 139 db Coverage: 100 horizontal x 50 vertical Crossover: 580 Hz

Acheron 80 The full-range Acheron 80 loudspeaker has the same features as the Acheron 100, but instead provides 80-degree horizontal coverage for use in narrower theatres and stages where a tighter image is ideal. Specifications: Operating Frequency Range: 37 Hz 18 khz Maximum Peak SPL: 139 db Coverage: 80 horizontal x 50 vertical Crossover: 580 Hz Acheron LF Designed to augment the Acheron 80 and 100 screen channel loudspeakers in larger venues, the Acheron LF exhibits extraordinarily flat amplitude and phase response for tonal accuracy, exceptional clarity and extended headroom, and its self-powered design provides ease of installation and reliability. Specifications: Operating Frequency Range: 37 Hz 370 Hz Maximum Peak SPL: 136 db Crossover: 200 Hz acheron studio Designed for smaller theatres and postproduction facilities, the Acheron Studio offers the same exceptional fidelity and extended high-frequency performance as the Acheron with a convection cooled amplifier for very quiet rooms. Seamless integration with the HMS-10 surround loudspeakers and the X-800C subwoofer create a complete system for smaller venues. Preliminary Specifications: Operating Frequency Range: 37 Hz 18 khz Maximum Peak SPL: 134 db Coverage: 80 horizontal x 50 vertical

CLARITY AND DETAIL AT EVERY SEAT surrounds and subwoofers HMS-10 Designed to complement the Acheron line of screen channel loudspeakers, the self-powered HMS-10 maintains a wide dynamic range, full fidelity, and clarity that ensures that the full intensity and nuance of cinema surround channels reach each listener without compromise. The external MPS-488HP power supply powers up to 8 HMS-10. Specifications: Operating Frequency Range: 55 Hz 18 khz Maximum Peak SPL:126 db Coverage: 80 symmetrical Crossover: 2.5 khz x-800c The X-800C excels in environments requiring very low distortion, extended bandwidth and extreme low frequency transients. This linear, powerful self-powered subwoofer offers excellent phase coherence for smooth transitioning from screen channels to low-frequency effects and delivers extended low frequency output with clear, punchy transients even at very high levels. Specifications: Operating Frequency Range: 20 Hz 200 Hz Maximum Peak SPL: 136 db Coverage: 360 (single unit); varies with number of units and configuration

integration tools Acheron 100 Center Plan at 4 khz Acheron 80 Left/Right Plan at 4 khz Surround Plan at 4 khz mapp Online cinema The patented MAPP Online Cinema is a powerful application for accurately predicting the coverage pattern, frequency response, impulse response, and maximum SPL output of the EXP loudspeakers, surrounds, and subwoofers. Designers can configure the cinema products and, optionally, define the environment in which they will operate, including air temperature, pressure and humidity, as well as the location and composition of surfaces. Multiple what if scenarios can be run in minutes to refine the system design for best coverage of the intended audience area, ensuring a system that will deliver the rich, exciting sound that today s audiences demand. sim 3 Built on almost 20 years of research and development and award-winning, breakthrough technology, the SIM 3 audio analyzer system is an integrated hardware and software package that gives you the ability to test entire acoustical/ electronic systems or individual electronic components with unprecedented power and speed more than 2,000 FFTs per second with results at high resolution in less than one second. Other features include voltage and SPL calibrated measurements, two line level and mic inputs with instrumentation grade preamps, CD-RW storage for analysis data and export to other environments, and a digital signal generator capable of creating a wide variety of test signals.

film exhibition unlike anywhere else in the world EXP at solaris centre EXP is the best cinema sound system available. It has exceptional headroom and clarity, very low distortion, and convincing bass. With the advent of digital cinema and uncompressed sound tracks, many cinemas will have to upgrade to meet those demands, but we are future-proof with EXP. Priit Rebane Baltic Development Group Managing Partner Solaris Centre The SOLARIS KINO Complex The Solaris Kino complex offers seven screening rooms, varying in capacity from 80 to 525 seats. Each room was configured using the acoustic predictions in MAPP Online Cinema to provide the ultimate in cinema sound experience. Each room is equipped with the same TXH-certified complement of behind-screen LCR fullrange loudspeaker systems: Acheron 80 at left and right, and an Acheron 100 in the center. For the largest rooms, an Acheron LF is mounted below each Acheron 80 and Acheron 100 to add even more low-frequency headroom. By seamlessly blending with the Acheron in the shared frequency range of 37Hz 370Hz, this combination projects clean, powerful, full-range sound to the farthest seats. All screening rooms utilize the self-powered HMS-10 two-way loudspeakers for surround channel reproduction. Multiple HMS -10 units receive DC power from a single rack-mount power supply and audio distribution unit, with both power and audio carried over a single, low-voltage multi-conductor cable. Signal processing throughout the complex is accomplished by Galileo loudspeaker management systems. EXP at Artis Situated on the third level of the Solaris Centre, Cinema Artis offers a distinctively different flavor of film exhibition that caters to connoisseurs of art film genres. The Meyer Sound EXP systems here are identical to those in equivalent rooms at the Solaris complex. The system for the 180-seat screening room comprises the same trio of one Acheron 100 and two Acheron 80 loudspeakers, plus four X-800C cinema subwoofers and 12 HMS-10 cinema surround loudspeakers. The 80-seat room provides the same Acheron trio plus two X-800C subwoofers and ten HMS-10 surround loudspeakers.

building great products one detail at a time manufacturing without compromise Every transistor, every transformer, every cable, every circuit board, and every driver traverses layer upon layer of documented procedures designed to guarantee that they meet and maintain the quality and consistency for which Meyer Sound products are known. Since its founding, Meyer Sound has been devoted to meeting the needs of sound professionals with the finest products available, the industry s most extensive and knowledgeable customer support, and highlevel technical education. Meyer Sound products are made at its factory in Berkeley, California, where every aspect of manufacturing is supervised and controlled directly by John Meyer and senior engineering and production staff. This constant interaction allows Meyer Sound to continuously analyze production methods and implement improvements immediately. Consistency is paramount at Meyer Sound, and it can only be guaranteed by exhaustive quality control, including thorough and repeated testing from incoming parts to assembled components, to complete systems. The performance of every unit is individually tested against the reference unit to match precise design specifications. The resulting enclosures are rugged enough to tour the globe with top-name artists and brave treacherous weather conditions in outdoor installations. All Meyer Sound products, including the EXP systems, carry a three-year warranty. With our attention to the minutest detail in the manufacturing processes, Meyer Sound guarantees that each product will perform the way it was designed to operate, reproducing soundtracks exactly as the director intended audiences to hear them.

THE ART AND SCIENCE OF SOUND REPRODUCTION a history of successful solutions With a 30-year history of successful solutions, 40 worldwide patents and hundreds of industry awards, Meyer Sound is the world s leading maker of products and systems for high-fidelity sound reinforcement and reproduction. Meyer Sound offers a full range of premium professional sound products including loudspeakers, digital audio processing systems, and electro-acoustic modeling and measurement systems. We pioneered self-powered technology for sound reinforcement, and our loudspeakers continue to set the standard worldwide for clarity, power, and reliability. Since our founding in 1979, we ve garnered 40 worldwide patents and won numerous industry awards. We ve built our business around superior customer service and linear systems, offering products that are designed not to change sound, but rather to bring it clearly to each and every listener. Each of our loudspeaker models is developed and calibrated as an integrated system in which drivers, amplifier, and cabinet all work together. Our loudspeakers are complemented by the measurement and modeling systems that define modern sound system design. SIM 3 precisely measures sonic performance in real time, while MAPP Online accurately predicts system performance in real venues. We also offer innovative electronics to maximize flexibility and control, including Galileo, which drives and aligns multi-zone sound reinforcement systems. Together with our loudspeakers, these powerful tools make complete systems whose set-up and operation is accurate, verifiable, and repeatable. Our cinema line of products brings all these proven strengths to cinema sound.

visit meyersound.com/cinema or send an email to cinema@meyersound.com 2832 San Pablo Ave. Berkeley, CA 94702 Tel: +1 510.486.1166 Copyright 2010 Meyer Sound Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. FSC LOGO EXP, MAPP Online Cinema and all alphanumeric product designations are trademarks of Meyer Sound. Acheron, Galileo, Meyer Sound and the Meyer Sound wave logo are registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, as well as in other countries. All third-party trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners. Patents pending. 18.908.063.01G 1012