By Full Compass LiveFull Compass is proud to announce that we are an authorized dealer of Meyer Sound Laboratories. Meyer Sound was established in 1979 by John and Helen Meyer, leaders and legends in the live sound reinforcementDefinition:
Originally meant to electrically augment acoustic performances, but now means any public address system. See PA. business. Their history is one that changed the face of the live sound industry.
A Partnership Forged for Audio Professionals
Meyer Sound designs and manufactures high-quality sound systems that include self-powered sound reinforcement loudspeakers, digitalDefinition:
A signal or data expressed as series of the digits 0 and 1, typically represented by values of a physical quantity such as voltage or magnetic polarization. audio systems, passiveDefinition:
An electrical device or circuit whose parts require no power (e.g., there are no transistors or tubes). and active acoustic systems, cinema sound systems, and sound measurement tools for the professional audio industry—making them a perfect fit for the professional market that Full Compass serves.
The list of Meyer Sound installations continues to grow in theaters, houses of worship, concert venues, stadiums and more. This partnership gives our customers in these areas—and indeed any business that requires superior and focused sound reinforcement—access to premier technology that will better equip them for success.
Legends and Leaders in Live Sound
If you’re wondering what makes the Meyer Sound name so iconic, here are just some of the milestones that earned Meyer Sound their status as legends and current industry leaders.
- 1979, ACD studio monitor, the first loudspeaker to use a dedicatedDefinition:
Designed or used to do a specific task or set of tasks. processorDefinition:
A device that modifies signals. In audio, this typically affect dynamics, frequency response, harmonics, or time. In video, processors typically affect color, intensity, and special effects. to provide crossoverDefinition:
A filter or set of filters that divide audio signals by frequency. Crossovers, whether active or passive, are common in speaker designs to direct high and low frequencies to their respective drivers. Crossovers are also used in multiband signal processors, like multiband dynamics or multiband distortion. , amplitudeDefinition:
The volume (Amount) of a signal, electrical, optical or acoustic., phase correction, and driver protection - 1979, UM-1 UltraMonitor floor speaker with a patented horn design reducing distortionDefinition:
A change in an electronic or acoustic signal's waveform. This can undesirable if it impacts signal quality, or desirable when used for creative signal processing. by a factor of ten - 1980, UPA-1: the first patented trapezoidal design speaker for curved arrays
- 1981, MSL-10 high-level speakers introduced for large scale arrays
- 1984, Source IndependentDefinition:
A electrical circuit that is separate for lighting control, or a light board channel independent of other controls or programming. Measurement, (SIM) system introduced allowing PADefinition:
(Public Address) A sound system intended to provide audio coverage to large groups of people. operators to use music itself as a test source for the first time, enabling continuous sound system correction over the course of a performance. 1986 TEC Award - 1989, HD-1, fully integrated self-powered studio monitor, 1990 TEC Award
- 1995, MSL-4, the first self-powered loudspeakerDefinition:
A loudspeaker with a built-in power amplifier. for high-level sound reinforcement - 2008, the USITTDefinition:
(United States Institute for Theatre Technology) A membership organization whose goal is to promote the interests of those involved in theater design and technology. It also mounts conferences and exhibitions. presented Meyer Sound founders John and Helen Meyer with the Harold Burris-Meyer ‘Distinguished Career in Sound Design’ Award. - 2014, John Meyer inducted into the TEC Hall of Fame
- 2018, John Meyer presented the 39th Richard C. Heyser Memorial Lecture at AESDefinition:
AES (Audio Engineering Society): A professional audio engineering and standards association. New York - 2019, SIM II inducted into the TEC Hall of Fame
- 2019, ULTRA-X40 loudspeaker introduced, the first in a new generationDefinition:
The number of times a recording has been copied. of point sourceDefinition:
A single, full-range speaker, that provides better imaging and clarity than distributed or line array systems, but lacks long throw control. See Short Throw Loudspeaker System. See Long Throw Loudspeaker System. loudspeakers - 2019, Meyer Sound wins AV Magazine’s AV Award for “Manufacturer of the Year”
John and Helen Meyer’s unparalleled reputation for innovation continues to this day after 40 years. With over 100 patents and a staggering list of industry and engineering awards, Meyer Sound systems are the result of engineering research that considers all elements, from the audio source to how humans hear.
Why Meyers Sound Matters for Your Business
You can see why we’re excited to have Meyer Sound products available at Full Compass. For more information about improving the sound in your venue with this state-of-the-art, game-changing technology, call a Full Compass Sales Pro at 800-356-5844. We look forward to helping you get Meyer Sound in your mix.
MORE ABOUT MEYER SOUND
Meyer Sound continually strives to elevate the overall dialogue about sound and bring greater awareness to the importance of how we hear and listen. A collaborative, results-focused approach to sound solutions drives a company philosophy where creative thinking, old- fashioned craftsmanship, and entrepreneurial technology are strongly intertwined. Tours for top-grossing artists and respected concert and entertainment venues rely on Meyer Sound, as do houses of worship, cinemas, restaurants, universities, corporate offices, and museums. With field offices and authorized distributors worldwide, Meyer Sound designs and manufactures all products at its Berkeley, California headquarters, allowing for rigorous quality control and testing, and starting in 2018, all products are covered by a five-year warranty. Meyer Sound is a registered trademark of Meyer Sound Laboratories, Inc.