Meyer Sound Laboratories
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| Type | Loudspeaker Manufacturer |
| Founded | 1979 |
| Headquarters | Berkeley, CA, United States |
| Key people | John & Helen Meyer, Founders |
| Industry | Professional Audio |
| Products | Loudspeakers, Audio Analysis Tools |
Meyer Sound Laboratories is an American company based in Berkeley, California that manufactures Loudspeakers and audio analysis tools for the professional sound reinforcement and sound recording industry.
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[edit] History
In 1979, John and Helen Meyer established Meyer Sound to produce reliable high-fidelty products for sound reinforcement professionals.
Meyer Sound Laboratories was featured on a Mythbusters episode and used their equipment to "bust" the myth that a duck's quack will not echo.
[edit] Milestones
1979
Meyer Sound company founded.
"Horn Loudspeaker and Method for Producing Low Distortion Sound" granted.
Introduced first dedicated loudspeaker processor.
1980
"Trapezoidal Loudspeaker Cabinet" patent granted.
The Meyer Sound UPA-1 introduced as the first commercial trapezoidal loudspeaker.
1984
Source Independent Measurement (SIM) system introduced.
"Circuit and Method for Correcting Distortion in Digital Audio Systems" patent granted.
1989
HD-1 High Definition Audio Monitor introduced.
1993
"Correction Circuit and Method for Improving the Transient Behavior of a Two-Way Loudspeaker System" patents granted.
1995
"MSL-4 Self-Powered Loudspeaker System" patent granted.
1996
"Improved Loudspeaker Horn" patent granted.
First used in CQ-1 and CQ-2 loudspeakers
"MTS-4A Full-Range Main Loudspeaker" patent granted.
1997
"SB-1 Parabolic Long-Throw Sound Beam" patent granted.
1998
PSW-6 High-Power Cardioid Subwoofer introduced
2000
UPM-1P Ultra-Compact Wide Coverage Loudspeaker introduce
X-10 High Resolution Linear Control Room Monitor introduced
2001
M3D Line Array Loudspeaker with BroadbandQ
2002
M2D and M1D Curvilinear Array Loudspeakers
2003
MILO High-Power Curvilinear Array Loudspeaker
2004
Meyer Sound Appears on MythBusters
"Manifold for a Horn Loudspeaker (REM)" patent granted.
"Interconnectable Rigging System for Loudspeakers and Rigging Frames" patent granted.
2005
"U.S. Patent Issued for Meyer Sound MAPP Online Method" patent granted[1]
[edit] Products
Meyer Sound specializes in Loudspeakers and audio analysis tools as well as many other products within these fields, including monitors, show control systems etc.
[edit] Speakers
[edit] M-Series
[edit] Concert Series
[edit] Ultraseries
[edit] Studio Series
[edit] Industrial Series
[edit] Digital Audio Environment
[edit] LCS Series
These include the Matrix3 and the CueConsole.
[edit] Processor and Drive Systems
These include Galileo, Meyer Sounds Loudspeaker management system as well as line drivers and equalizers.
[edit] Audio Analysis Tools
These include MAPP online, SIM and RMS.
[edit] Connectors
Meyer sound's VEAM connector combines AC power, audio and RMS data into one environmentally sealed multipin connector.
[edit] References
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