Meyer Sound Acheron 100 Screen Channel Loudspeaker for Cinema Applications with 3-Pin XLR

Meyer Sound Acheron 100: The Ultimate Screen Channel Loudspeaker for Cinemas

Get ready to immerse yourself in an unparalleled cinematic experience with the Meyer Sound Acheron 100. This high-performance screen channel loudspeaker is a game-changer, delivering exceptional sound quality and precise coverage for the left, right, and center sound channels of your cinema.

Features:

• • Compact Design: Ideal for small venues or fill applications, the Acheron 100 takes up minimal space without compromising on sound.
• • Powerhouse Performance: With an amazing power-to-size ratio, this loudspeaker packs a punch, delivering high peak power output and extremely low distortion.
• • Easy Setup: Self-powered technology simplifies the setup process, saving you time and increasing reliability.

Benefits:

• • Exceptional Linearity: Enjoy consistent sound quality at any level, with exceptional linearity and transient reproduction.
• • Flexible Rigging: The Acheron 100 offers flexible rigging options for flown and ground-stacked arrays, allowing you to customize your setup to suit your venue.
• • Seamless Integration: Effortlessly integrate the Acheron 100 with Meyer Sound's 750-LFC, 900-LFC, and LEOPARD loudspeakers for a complete audio solution.

Specifications:

• • Acoustical:
  • Operating Frequency Range: 37 Hz – 18 kHz
  • Frequency Response: 38 Hz – 17 kHz ±4 dB
  • Phase Response: 700 Hz – 17 kHz ±30°
  • Linear Peak SPL: 134 dB with crest factor of 18 dB (M-noise), 133.5 dB (Pink noise), 135 dB (B-noise)
• • Coverage:
  • Horizontal Coverage: 100°
  • Vertical Coverage: 50°
• • Crossover: 580 Hz
• • Transducers:
  • Low Frequency: One high-power 15-inch cone driver with neodymium magnet; 4 Ω nominal impedance
  • High Frequency: One 4-inch diaphragm compression driver; 8 Ω nominal impedance
• • Audio Input:
  • Type: Differential, electronically balanced
  • Maximum Common Mode Range: ±15 V DC, clamped to earth for voltage transient protection
  • Connectors: XLR 3-pin female input with male loop output; optional XLR 5-pin connector to accommodate both balanced audio and RMS signals.
  • Input Impedance: 10 kΩ differential between pins 2 and 3
  • Wiring:
    • Pin 1: Chassis/earth through 1 kΩ, 1000 pF, 15 V clamped network to provide virtual ground lift at audio frequencies
    • Pin 2: Signal +
    • Pin 3: Signal -
    • Case: Earth ground and chassis
  • Nominal Input Sensitivity: 10 dBV (3.2 V rms) continuous is typically the onset of limiting for noise and music
  • Input Level: Audio source must be capable of producing of +20 dBV (10 V rms) into 600 to produce the maximum peak SPL over the operating bandwidth of the loudspeaker
• • Amplifier:
  • Type: Two-channel with complementary MOSFET output stages (class AB/H)
  • Total Output Power: 4500 W peak
  • THD, IM, TIM: < 0.02%
  • Cooling: Forced air cooling, two internal fans (one ultra low-speed fan, one reserve fan)
• • AC Power:
  • Connectors: 250 V NEMA L6-20 (twist-lock) inlet or IEC 309 male inlet
  • Automatic Voltage Selection: Automatic, two ranges, each with high-low voltage tap (uninterrupted)
  • Safety Rated Voltage Range: 95–125 V AC; 208–235 V AC, 50/60 Hz
  • Turn-on and Turn-off Points: 85–134 V AC; 165–264 V AC
• • Current Draw:
  • Idle : 0.71 A rms (115 V AC); 0.38 A rms (230 V AC); 0.79 A rms (100 V AC)
  • Maximum Long-Term Continuous Current (>10 sec): 5.8 A rms (115 V AC); 2.8 A rms (230 V AC); 6.3 A rms (100 V AC)
  • Burst Current (<1 sec): 6.4 A rms (115 V AC), 3.2 A rms (230 V AC), 7.2 A rms (100 V AC)
  • Maximum Instantaneous Peak Current: 26 A peak (115 V AC), 14 A peak (230 V AC), 28 A peak (100 V AC)
  • Inrush Current: 7 A peak (115 V AC), 7 A peak (230 V AC), 10 A peak (100 V AC)
• • Physical:
  • Dimensions: W: 31 in (787 mm) x H: 35 in (889 mm) x D: 20.5 in (521 mm)
  • Weight: 173 lb (78.5 kg)
  • Enclosure: Premium multi-ply birch with slightly textured black finish
  • Protective Grille: Powder-coated, hex-stamped steel with black mesh
  • Rigging: 3/8-inch threaded points on side corners for optional bracket adapters that allow the Acheron to be mounted to floors with uptilt or downtilt, as well as on top of the Acheron LF (also with uptilt or downtilt)

The Meyer Sound Acheron 100 is a high-performance screen channel loudspeaker designed for cinema applications. With its compact design, powerhouse performance, and easy setup, it's perfect for small venues or fill applications. Ideal for cinema owners and audio enthusiasts, the Acheron 100 delivers exceptional sound quality and precise coverage for the left, right, and center sound channels. Its specifications include an operating frequency range of 37 Hz – 18 kHz, a frequency response of 38 Hz – 17 kHz ±4 dB, and a linear peak SPL of 134 dB. With dimensions of W: 31 in (787 mm) x H: 35 in (889 mm) x D: 20.5 in (521 mm) and a weight of 173 lb (78.5 kg), it's easy to install and customize to suit your venue.