Meyer Sound brings new dimensions to the design of sound systems with MAPP 3D

The 3D MAPP tool Meyer Sound provides highly accurate three-dimensional renderings of the intended sound system performance, within the detailed site plans.

MAPP 3D represents the most extensive update of the system design tool Meyer Sound, become an industry standard since the original software program was introduced MAPP Online in 2001. Available for free download on the manufacturer's website, works for Mac and Windows and uses local processing (does not require internet connection).

This tool provides three dimensional renderings very accurate descriptions of the intended performance of the sound system within the detailed venue plans. MAPP 3D offers complete integration with Galaxy processors and the software de control Compass, for a complete workflow from initial design to fitting on site.

Comprehensive processing parameters for complex systems can be optimized using 3D MAPP predictions, with the resulting processor configuration, Guided directly to multiple Galaxy processors with the click of a mouse.

High precision

In addition to traditional calibration testing of signal sources, MAPP 3D is compatible con M-Noise, an emerging industry standard for determining the maximum SPL linear for music. This combination provides the most accurate prediction yet of a sound system's maximum capacity when playing music..

How do you explain Perrin Meyer, director of emerging technologies at Meyer Sound, “The launch of MAPP 3D marks a milestone in the development of sound system design software, not just for the company, but for the industry as a whole. The details in the renderings are spectacular and the flexibility of the user interface is unprecedented”.

The differential of this update, As Meyer points out, “is the extreme precision of the predictions. What is measured with the MAPP 3D virtual microphones is exactly what will be seen in the measurements of the real microphones”.

The combination of a simplified and easy-to-use interface, seamless integration with Galaxy processors and easy import of SketchUp files (GDP) y AutoCAD (DXF) provides significant time and cost savings, both in system design and optimization on site.

With multiple views and a free rotation control tool, audience areas can be defined quickly, even within a complex architecture. Los line array can be set quickly and automatically for even coverage, as well as simultaneously evaluate multiple system options.

Settings and predictions

Besides, MAPP 3D allows designers to perform virtual system optimization in the design phase. Includes Galaxy virtual signal processors, so the designer can add and configure processors, view prediction results and, later, Synchronize these settings directly to the hardware processors on site.

Full output processing features are also available for all Galaxy processor models., and the 'copy and paste' function’ can be used to replicate settings in one or more processing channels.

Because MAPP 3D includes accurate sensitivity data for all Meyer Sound speakers it is possible to display predictions such as real-world SPL., as well as attenuation.

The addition of sensitivity along with M-Noise compatibility also provides very accurate system Headroom predictions., lo que evita la tendencia al sobredimensionado del diseño de los sistemas y redunda en una mayor eficiencia de costes.

The performance of MAPP 3D speakers is based on more than 65.000 measuring points three-dimensional, taken in one resolution of 1/48 octave in the anechoic chamber de Meyer Sound.

Besides, MAPP 3D predictions are accurate across the bandwidth of all speakers, including until 12,5 Hz for the very low frequency control element of the VLFC.

Performance Consistency

MAPP 3D also takes advantage of the inherent advantages of working with powered loudspeakers manufactured to extremely tight tolerances for performance uniformity..

“When working with predictions in MAPP 3D, You can be sure that the virtual speakers will behave exactly the same as the physical models tested in the anechoic chamber - emphasizes Todd Meier, director of product management at Meyer Sound-, just like the speakers in the final installed system”.

Another advantage is that “Self-powered eliminates variables associated with external power, like the type of amplifier, the output configuration of this and the length of the speaker cable; which adds complexity and introduces a possibility of error in other prediction tools”, Meier assures.

Updated high-resolution graphics and flexible user interface in MAPP 3D provide a variety of options for design and performance analysis. System designers can insert simple 3D geometries to understand the behavior of the array outside the audience area.

Layers can be turned on and off to speed up your workflow. Prediction plans are quickly created from imported drawings with the tool Snapping.

Besides, It is also possible to quickly create multiple prediction planes in large spaces with symmetrical sections, using linear and angular extrusion in combination, with the tools Mirror y Align.