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{{Short description|American audio equipment manufacturer}}
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'''Meyer Sound Laboratories''' is an American company based in [[Berkeley, California]] that manufactures self-powered [[loudspeakers]], multichannel audio show control systems, electroacoustic architecture, and audio analysis tools for the professional [[Sound reinforcement system|sound reinforcement]], fixed installation, and [[Sound recording and reproduction|sound recording]] industries.
'''Meyer Sound Laboratories''' is an American company based in [[Berkeley, California]] that manufactures self-powered [[loudspeakers]], multichannel audio show control systems, electroacoustic architecture, and audio analysis tools for the professional [[Sound reinforcement system|sound reinforcement]], fixed installation, and [[Sound recording and reproduction|sound recording]] industries.


The company’s emphasis on research and measurement has resulted in the issuance of dozens of patents, including for the now-standard trapezoidal loudspeaker cabinet shape.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.meyersound.com/about/patents/|title=Meyer Sound: Patents|publisher=Meyer Sound|accessdate=16 January 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=/netahtml/PTO/search-bool.html&r=0&f=S&l=50&TERM1=meyer%20sound&FIELD1=ASNM&co1=AND&TERM2=&FIELD2=&d=PTXT|title=Patent Database Search Results: AN/"meyer sound" in US Patent Collection|publisher=|accessdate=16 January 2017}}</ref> Meyer Sound has pioneered other technologies that have become standard in the audio industry, including: processor-controlled loudspeaker systems, self-powered loudspeakers,<ref>[http://mixonline.com/live/applications/audio_necessity_mothers_invention/ "Necessity Mothers Invention"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604154920/http://mixonline.com/live/applications/audio_necessity_mothers_invention/ |date=2011-06-04 }} Maureen Droney, Mix magazine, Nov 2004</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.meyersound.com/about/our_story/pioneering_self-powered/|title=Pioneering Self-Powered Loudspeakers Since 1995|publisher=|accessdate=16 January 2017|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161224031916/http://www.meyersound.com/about/our_story/pioneering_self-powered/|archivedate=24 December 2016|df=}}</ref> curvilinear arraying, cardioid [[subwoofer]]s, and source independent measurement.
The company's emphasis on research and measurement has resulted in the issuance of dozens of patents, including for the now-standard trapezoidal loudspeaker cabinet shape.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.meyersound.com/about/patents/|title=Meyer Sound: Patents|publisher=Meyer Sound|accessdate=16 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060221205825/http://www.meyersound.com/about/patents/|archive-date=2006-02-21|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO2&Sect2=HITOFF&p=1&u=/netahtml/PTO/search-bool.html&r=0&f=S&l=50&TERM1=meyer%20sound&FIELD1=ASNM&co1=AND&TERM2=&FIELD2=&d=PTXT|title=Patent Database Search Results: AN/"meyer sound" in US Patent Collection|publisher=|accessdate=16 January 2017}}</ref> Meyer Sound has pioneered other technologies that have become standard in the audio industry, including: processor-controlled loudspeaker systems, self-powered loudspeakers,<ref>[http://mixonline.com/live/applications/audio_necessity_mothers_invention/ "Necessity Mothers Invention"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110604154920/http://mixonline.com/live/applications/audio_necessity_mothers_invention/ |date=2011-06-04 }} Maureen Droney, Mix magazine, Nov 2004</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.meyersound.com/about/our_story/pioneering_self-powered/|title=Pioneering Self-Powered Loudspeakers Since 1995|accessdate=16 January 2017|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161224031916/http://www.meyersound.com/about/our_story/pioneering_self-powered/|archivedate=24 December 2016}}</ref> curvilinear arraying, cardioid [[subwoofer]]s, and source independent measurement.


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Some symphony halls and performing arts facilities utilize Meyer Sound products, such as the rehearsal area at [[Davies Symphony Hall]] in San Francisco, [[Svetlanov Hall]] in Moscow, Russia, and the [[Musikverein]] in Vienna, Austria. Meyer Sound's Constellation acoustic system is used to manage outdoor sound at the [[New World Center]] in Miami, Florida, which is the headquarters for the [[New World Symphony (orchestra)|New World Symphony]].<ref name="Kwok 2015" />
Meyer Sound has consistently involved itself with advanced research beyond that connected to immediate product development, sometimes in conjunction with arms of the [[University of California, Berkeley]]. Some of this research has resulted in unusual products such as their [[Parabolic loudspeaker|parabolic sound beam]] and sound field synthesis loudspeakers. Other projects, such as the spherical loudspeaker research underway by Meyer Sound and [[CNMAT]] (Center for New Music and Audio Technologies) at UC Berkeley<ref>[http://cnmat.berkeley.edu/research/spherical_loudspeaker_array UC Berkeley, Research. ''Spherical Loudspeaker Array'']</ref> are still in the stage of pure research.

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Some symphony halls and performing arts facilities utilize Meyer Sound products, such as the rehearsal area at [[Davies Symphony Hall]] in San Francisco, [[Svetlanov Hall]] in Moscow, Russia, and the [[Musikverein]] in Vienna, Austria.<ref name="Kwok 2015"/> Meyer Sound's Constellation acoustic system is used to manage outdoor sound at the [[New World Center]] in Miami, Florida, which is the headquarters for the [[New World Symphony (orchestra)|New World Symphony]].<ref name="Kwok 2015"/>


==History==
==History==
In 1979, [[John Meyer (acoustical engineer)|John]] and Helen Meyer established Meyer Sound to produce reliable high-fidelity products for sound reinforcement professionals. Meyer Sound’s first product was the ACD/John Meyer [[studio monitor]],<ref name="Jackson2006-page 204"/> based on a design Meyer developed while heading the acoustics laboratory at the Institute for Advanced Musical Studies in Switzerland.<ref name="Jackson2006-page 204"/><ref>Lambert, Mel (January 1997). [http://www.mediaandmarketing.com/13Writer/Interviews/MIX.John_Meyer.html "Insights: Interview with John Meyer"]. ''Mix'' magazine.</ref> Prior to the founding of Meyer Sound, the Meyers started a relatively short-lived company named Glyph, which in part provided large speakers that were four to eight feet in diameter.<ref name="Kwok 2015"/> However, bands were unable to bring the gigantic speakers with them when they traveled.<ref name="Kwok 2015"/> Prior to this, John Meyer developed a sound system named "Glyph", which used said large [[loudspeaker]]s.<ref name="Jackson 2006 pp120-122"/> During this time period, Meyer was also involved in developing and constructing custom [[mixing console]]s.<ref name="Jackson 2006 pp120-122"/>
In 1979, [[John Meyer (audio engineer)|John]] and Helen Meyer established Meyer Sound to produce reliable high-fidelity products for sound reinforcement professionals. Meyer Sound's first product was the ACD/John Meyer [[studio monitor]],<ref name="Jackson2006-page 204"/> based on a design Meyer developed while heading the acoustics laboratory at the [[Lausanne Conservatory|Institute for Advanced Musical Studies]] in Switzerland.<ref name="Jackson2006-page 204"/><ref>Lambert, Mel (January 1997). [http://www.mediaandmarketing.com/13Writer/Interviews/MIX.John_Meyer.html "Insights: Interview with John Meyer"]. ''Mix'' magazine.</ref> Prior to the founding of Meyer Sound, the Meyers started a relatively short-lived company named Glyph, which in part provided large speakers that were four to eight feet in diameter.<ref name="Kwok 2015"/> However, bands were unable to bring the gigantic speakers with them when they traveled.<ref name="Kwok 2015"/> Prior to this, John Meyer developed a sound system named "Glyph", which used said large [[loudspeaker]]s.<ref name="Jackson 2006 pp120-122"/> During this time period, Meyer was also involved in developing and constructing custom [[mixing console]]s.<ref name="Jackson 2006 pp120-122"/>


A demonstration of the ACD system led to Meyer Sound creating a subwoofer for film director [[Francis Ford Coppola]]’s use with the custom, quadraphonic sound system that toured with the original 70 mm release of ''[[Apocalypse Now]]''.<ref name="Gilbert 2016"/><ref>Jackson 2006, p. [https://books.google.com/books?id=SiTGAQR-W3YC&pg=PA205 205]</ref> This was the first loudspeaker to use a dedicated processing unit to provide crossover, amplitude and phase correction, along with driver protection.
A demonstration of the ACD system led to Meyer Sound creating a subwoofer for film director [[Francis Ford Coppola]]’s use with the custom, quadraphonic sound system that toured with the original 70 mm release of ''[[Apocalypse Now]]''.<ref name="Gilbert 2016"/><ref>Jackson 2006, p. [https://books.google.com/books?id=SiTGAQR-W3YC&pg=PA205 205]</ref> This was a forerunner for now-industry standard loudspeakers, using a dedicated processing unit to provide crossover, amplitude and phase correction, along with driver protection.


Also in 1979, the company developed the UM-1 UltraMonitor, which led to a long association with the band [[Grateful Dead]].<ref name="Gilbert 2016"/><ref>Jackson 2006, pp. 12, 204, 218</ref> As the band was very experimental, this relationship resulted in opportunities for John Meyer to try out new ideas<ref name="Gilbert 2016"/> for the then-emerging field of high-powered sound reinforcement in real-world applications. The UltraMonitor was the first product to employ a new, patented horn loudspeaker design that reduced distortion by a factor of ten compared to previous designs. This patent was the first of more than three dozen issued to the company since its founding. John Meyer was also involved in the development of the Grateful Dead's [[Wall of Sound (Grateful Dead)|Wall of Sound]].<ref name="Kwok 2015"/>
Also in 1979, the company developed the UM-1 UltraMonitor, which led to a long association with the band [[Grateful Dead]].<ref name="Gilbert 2016"/><ref>Jackson 2006, pp. 12, 204, 218</ref> The UltraMonitor was the first product to employ a new, patented horn loudspeaker design that reduced distortion by a factor of ten compared to previous designs. This patent was the first of more than three dozen issued to the company since its founding. John Meyer was also involved in the development of the Grateful Dead's [[Wall of Sound (Grateful Dead)|Wall of Sound]].<ref name="Kwok 2015"/>


In 1980, at the behest of Broadway sound designer Abe Jacob, Meyer Sound repackaged the technology of the UltraMonitor into the UPA-1.<ref>[http://livedesignonline.com/anniversaryissue/meyer_sound/ "Meyer Sound Laboratories, Inc. and Theatrical Sound Design"] Live Design, September 2007</ref> This loudspeaker had an immediate impact on theatrical sound, but was also notable for its introduction of the trapezoidal cabinet shape, which enabled the construction of curved arrays (flat-front arrays, in common use at the time, result in substantial destructive interference). A patent was issued for this innovation. The UPA-1 was an inaugural inductee into the [[TEC Awards#TECnology Hall of Fame|TECnology Hall of Fame]].<ref>[http://mixfoundation.org/hof/04techof.html Mix Foundation, TECnology Hall of Fame 2004 inductees]</ref>
In 1980, at the behest of Broadway sound designer [[Abe Jacob]], Meyer Sound repackaged the technology of the UltraMonitor into the UPA-1.<ref>[http://livedesignonline.com/anniversaryissue/meyer_sound/ "Meyer Sound Laboratories, Inc. and Theatrical Sound Design"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090108054052/http://livedesignonline.com/anniversaryissue/meyer_sound |date=2009-01-08 }} Live Design, September 2007</ref> This loudspeaker had an immediate impact on theatrical sound, but was also notable for its introduction of the trapezoidal cabinet shape, which enabled the construction of curved arrays (flat-front arrays, in common use at the time, result in substantial destructive interference). A patent was issued for this innovation. The UPA-1 was an inaugural inductee into the [[TEC Awards#TECnology Hall of Fame|TECnology Hall of Fame]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://mixfoundation.org/hof/04techof.html |title=Mix Foundation, TECnology Hall of Fame 2004 inductees |access-date=2009-06-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090712024515/http://www.mixfoundation.org/hof/04techof.html |archive-date=2009-07-12 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


Meyer Sound pioneered high-level loudspeaker arrays with the release of the huge MSL-10 in 1981,<ref>Mel Lambert interview, ibid.</ref> followed by the MSL-3, a single cabinet (essentially a “slice” of an MSL-10) configurable into arrays of nearly any size.
Meyer Sound pioneered high-level loudspeaker arrays with the release of the huge MSL-10 in 1981,<ref>Mel Lambert interview, ibid.</ref> followed by the MSL-3, a single cabinet (essentially a “slice” of an MSL-10) configurable into arrays of nearly any size.


Expanding on the appearance of real-time, dual FFT analyzers, Meyer Sound introduced source independent measurement (SIM)<ref name="Gilbert 2016"/> in 1984. SIM allowed sound system operators to use music itself as a test source for the first time,<ref name="Gilbert 2016"/> enabling continuous sound system correction over the course of a performance.<ref>"Equalization Using Voice and Music as the Source" (AES 76th Convention Preprint 2150 I-8, 1984)</ref><ref>"Precision Transfer Function Measurements Using Program Material as the Excitation Signal" (Proceedings of the AES 11th International Conference, Audio Test and Measurement, 1992)</ref> SIM System II, the second generation of this technology (and the first version practical for widespread field use), won an [[R&D 100 Award]]<ref name="Gilbert 2016"/> (awarded for the 100 best engineering feats in any field worldwide) in 1992,<ref>[http://www.rdmag.com/rd100ach/RD100SearchResults~&intYear~1992~Type~Y.html R&D 100 Archives]{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, 1992</ref> in addition to the TEC award the original system received in 1986.
Expanding on the appearance of real-time, dual FFT analyzers, Meyer Sound introduced source independent measurement (SIM)<ref name="Gilbert 2016"/> in 1984. SIM allowed sound system operators to use music itself as a test source for the first time,<ref name="Gilbert 2016"/> enabling continuous sound system correction over the course of a performance.<ref>"Equalization Using Voice and Music as the Source" (AES 76th Convention Preprint 2150 I-8, 1984)</ref><ref>"Precision Transfer Function Measurements Using Program Material as the Excitation Signal" (Proceedings of the AES 11th International Conference, Audio Test and Measurement, 1992)</ref> SIM System II, the second generation of this technology (and the first version practical for widespread field use), won an R&D 100 Award<ref name="Gilbert 2016"/> (awarded for the 100 best engineering feats in any field worldwide) in 1992,<ref>[http://www.rdmag.com/rd100ach/RD100SearchResults~&intYear~1992~Type~Y.html R&D 100 Archives]{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, 1992</ref> in addition to the TEC award the original system received in 1986.


Meyer Sound broke new ground when it introduced the HD-1 studio monitor, a fully integrated self-powered loudspeaker, in 1989. The HD-1 won at the [[TEC Awards]] in 1990 in the Transducer Technology category.<ref>[http://mixfoundation.org/tec/1990.html Mix Foundation. ''1990 TEC Awards'']</ref>
Meyer Sound introduced the HD-1 studio monitor, a fully integrated self-powered loudspeaker, in 1989. The HD-1 won at the [[TEC Awards]] in 1990 in the Transducer Technology category.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://mixfoundation.org/tec/1990.html |title=Mix Foundation. ''1990 TEC Awards'' |access-date=2009-06-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090309161357/http://mixfoundation.org/tec/1990.html |archive-date=2009-03-09 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


The release of the MSL-4 in 1994 marked the beginning of Meyer Sound’s production of self-powered loudspeaker systems for high-level sound reinforcement, and, over the following years, the company converted their entire loudspeaker product line into self-powered systems.<ref>Pioneering Self-Powered Loudspeakers, ibid.</ref>
The release of the MSL-4 in 1994 marked the beginning of Meyer Sound's production of self-powered loudspeaker systems for high-level sound reinforcement, and, over the following years, the company converted their entire loudspeaker product line into self-powered systems.<ref>Pioneering Self-Powered Loudspeakers, ibid.</ref>


Meyer Sound Laboratories has participated and been featured in several episodes of the Discovery Channel series “[[MythBusters]]” involving sound. As a result, Meyer Sound acoustician Roger Schwenke has become an "honorary" member of the MythBusters team. The first MythBusters episode involving the company was “busting” the myth that a duck's quack will not echo. The second time was the infamous “Brown Note” episode, which explored the myth that a person subjected to high levels of very low-frequency sound could experience “involuntary intestinal motility." In the course of busting this myth, John Meyer became interested in the physical aspect of transmission of very low frequencies. Three other MythBusters episodes involving sound tested the myths that a glass could be shattered by sound alone (confirmed), that a candle flame could be extinguished by sound alone (confirmed),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.meyersound.com/applications/story.php?type=26&id=1162|title=Meyer Sound Helps Mythbusters Master Flame in April 11 Episode - Meyer Sound News|accessdate=16 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071014231025/http://meyersound.com/applications/story.php?type=26&id=1162|archive-date=2007-10-14|url-status=dead}}</ref> and that an SKS rifle could be made to fire by subjecting it to massive quantities of very low frequencies from a subwoofer (busted).
Meyer Sound Laboratories has participated and been featured in several episodes of the Discovery Channel series “[[MythBusters]]” involving sound. As a result, Meyer Sound acoustician Roger Schwenke has become an "honorary" member of the MythBusters team.

The first MythBusters episode involving the company was “busting” the myth that a duck's quack will not echo. The second time was the infamous “Brown Note” episode, which explored the myth that a person subjected to high levels of very low-frequency sound could experience “involuntary intestinal motility." In the course of busting this myth, John Meyer became interested in the physical aspect of transmission of very low frequencies.

This, combined with Meyer Sound’s involvement with several revivals of the [[Sensurround]] motion picture system, directly influenced the design of the Pearson Theatre (named for sound reinforcement pioneer and longtime Meyer Sound associate Don Pearson) at Meyer Sound’s headquarters. The theatre was designed by Berkeley-based architects Marcy Wong and Donn Logan<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20081120182814/http://wonglogan.com/pearson/pearson_00.html Wonglogan.com]</ref> and has received an Architecture Merit award from the [[United States Institute for Theatre Technology]] (USITT) in 2008<ref>[http://www.usitt.org/sightlines/v48/n02/stories/ArchAwards.html USITT to Recognize Six Significant Theatres]{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, USITT _News and Notices</ref> and a citation award from the San Francisco chapter of the [[American Institute of Architects]] in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aiasf.org/Programs/Awards_Program/Design_Awards.htm?da_year=2009|title=Programs + Events - American Institute of Architects San Francisco|publisher=|accessdate=16 January 2017}}</ref> The Pearson Theatre is notable for its exceptional low-frequency performance, cutting-edge video and audio technologies, multipurpose design, and experimental capabilities.<ref>[http://svconline.com/largevenue/features/avinstall_install_month_pearson/ "The Buzz: Install of the Month: Pearson Theatre Berkeley, Calif"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110108114138/http://svconline.com/largevenue/features/avinstall_install_month_pearson/ |date=2011-01-08 }}, Sound & Video Contractor, May 2006</ref>

Three other MythBusters episodes involving sound tested the myths that a glass could be shattered by sound alone (confirmed), that a candle flame could be extinguished by sound alone (confirmed),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.meyersound.com/applications/story.php?type=26&id=1162|title=Meyer Sound Helps Mythbusters Master Flame in April 11 Episode - Meyer Sound News|publisher=|accessdate=16 January 2017}}</ref> and that an SKS rifle could be made to fire by subjecting it to massive quantities of very low frequencies from a subwoofer (busted).


In 2005, Meyer Sound acquired LCS Audio and launched its LCS Series of digital audio products. The first new development by Meyer Sound of LCS technology was Constellation electroacoustic architecture, launched in 2006. Constellation is based on the VRAS (Variable Room Acoustic System) technology first developed and patented by Dr. Mark Poletti of Industrial Research Limited.<ref>[http://www.bnoack.com/index.html?http&&&www.bnoack.com/data/enhancement-philosophy.html The Philosophy of the Variable Room Acoustics System] - Mark Poletti, Industrial Research Ltd.</ref><ref>“The Performance of Multichannel Sound Systems” – doctoral thesis, M. A. Poletti, University of Auckland, 1999</ref> An aspect of the Constellation system is that it uses an advanced, high-powered computer that calculates twenty thousand echoes per second.<ref name="Kwok 2015"/> A Constellation system was installed in a rehearsal area at [[Davies Symphony Hall]] in San Francisco in late 2013, a facility that is used by the [[San Francisco Symphony]] and [[San Francisco Opera]].<ref name="Kwok 2015"/> D-Mitri, a next-generation engine for the LCS Series, was introduced in 2009.
In 2005, Meyer Sound acquired LCS Audio and launched its LCS Series of digital audio products. The first new development by Meyer Sound of LCS technology was Constellation electroacoustic architecture, launched in 2006. Constellation is based on the VRAS (Variable Room Acoustic System) technology first developed and patented by Dr. Mark Poletti of Industrial Research Limited.<ref>[http://www.bnoack.com/index.html?http&&&www.bnoack.com/data/enhancement-philosophy.html The Philosophy of the Variable Room Acoustics System] - Mark Poletti, Industrial Research Ltd.</ref><ref>“The Performance of Multichannel Sound Systems” – doctoral thesis, M. A. Poletti, University of Auckland, 1999</ref> An aspect of the Constellation system is that it uses an advanced, high-powered computer that calculates twenty thousand echoes per second.<ref name="Kwok 2015"/> A Constellation system was installed in a rehearsal area at [[Davies Symphony Hall]] in San Francisco in late 2013, a facility that is used by the [[San Francisco Symphony]] and [[San Francisco Opera]].<ref name="Kwok 2015"/> D-Mitri, a next-generation engine for the LCS Series, was introduced in 2009.


In 2008, the USITT presented Meyer Sound founders John and Helen Meyer with the Harold Burris-Meyer Distinguished Career in Sound Design Award.<ref>[http://www.proavmagazine.com/industry-news.asp?sectionID=1802&articleID=712032 Meyer Sound Co-Founders Receive Award], ProAV Online 28May2008</ref> Also in that year, the John and Helen Meyer Scholarship was established in conjunction with the Escuela Superior Andaluza de Medios Audiovisuales (Superior School for AudioVisual Media) in Andalusia, Spain, and awarded to five students.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://esama.org/Beca.html|title=Beca John y Helen Meyer|publisher=|accessdate=16 January 2017}}</ref><ref>[http://www.lsionline.co.uk/news/story/Meyer-Sound-announces-Scholarship-in-Spain/JO98ZC Meyer Sound announces Scholarship in Spain], L&Si Online</ref>
In 2008, the USITT presented Meyer Sound founders John and Helen Meyer with the [[Harold Burris-Meyer]] Distinguished Career in Sound Design Award.<ref>[http://www.proavmagazine.com/industry-news.asp?sectionID=1802&articleID=712032 Meyer Sound Co-Founders Receive Award], ProAV Online 28May2008</ref> Also in that year, the John and Helen Meyer Scholarship was established in conjunction with the Escuela Superior Andaluza de Medios Audiovisuales (Superior School for AudioVisual Media) in Andalusia, Spain, and awarded to five students.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://esama.org/Beca.html|title=Beca John y Helen Meyer|publisher=|accessdate=16 January 2017}}</ref><ref>[http://www.lsionline.co.uk/news/story/Meyer-Sound-announces-Scholarship-in-Spain/JO98ZC Meyer Sound announces Scholarship in Spain] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110723120408/http://www.lsionline.co.uk/news/story/Meyer-Sound-announces-Scholarship-in-Spain/JO98ZC |date=2011-07-23 }}, L&Si Online</ref>


Meyer Sound also began making loudspeakers for cinema applications in 2009.
Meyer Sound also began making loudspeakers for cinema applications in 2009.


===Milestones and Awards===
===Milestones and awards===
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*1979: Meyer Sound Laboratories founded.<br />"Horn Loudspeaker and Method for Producing Low Distortion Sound" patent granted.<br />Introduced first dedicated loudspeaker processor.
*1979: Meyer Sound Laboratories founded.<br />"Horn Loudspeaker and Method for Producing Low Distortion Sound" patent granted.<br />Introduced first dedicated loudspeaker processor
*1980: "Trapezoidal Loudspeaker Cabinet" patent granted.<br />The Meyer Sound UPA-1 introduced as the first commercial trapezoidal loudspeaker.
*1980: "Trapezoidal Loudspeaker Cabinet" patent granted.<br />The Meyer Sound UPA-1 introduced as the first commercial trapezoidal loudspeaker
*1984: Source Independent Measurement (SIM) system introduced.<br />"Circuit and Method for Correcting Distortion in Digital Audio Systems" patent granted.
*1984: Source Independent Measurement (SIM) system introduced.<br />"Circuit and Method for Correcting Distortion in Digital Audio Systems" patent granted
*1985: Audio Engineering Society (AES) awards Fellowship to John Meyer
*1985: Audio Engineering Society (AES) awards Fellowship to John Meyer
*1986: Technical Excellence and Creativity (TEC) award for Outstanding Technical Achievement, Acoustics Technology given to SIM (Source Independent Measurement)
*1986: Technical Excellence and Creativity (TEC) award for Outstanding Technical Achievement, Acoustics Technology given to SIM (Source Independent Measurement)
*1989: HD-1 High Definition Audio Monitor introduced.
*1989: HD-1 High Definition Audio Monitor introduced
*1990: TEC award for Outstanding Technical Achievement, Transducer Technology given to HD-1 studio monitor
*1990: TEC award for Outstanding Technical Achievement, Transducer Technology given to HD-1 studio monitor
*1992: [[R&D 100 Award]] given to SIM System II
*1992: [https://www.rd100conference.com/awards/winners-finalists/year/1992/ R&D 100 Award] given to SIM System II
*1993: "Correction Circuit and Method for Improving the Transient Behavior of a Two-Way Loudspeaker System" patents granted.
*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.<br />Lighting Dimension International Sound Product of the Year award given to the Self-Powered Series of loudspeakers
*1995: "MSL-4 Self-Powered Loudspeaker System" patent granted.<br />Lighting Dimension International Sound Product of the Year award given to the Self-Powered Series of loudspeakers
*1996: "Improved Loudspeaker Horn" patent granted.<br />First used in CQ-1 and CQ-2 loudspeakers<br />"MTS-4A Full-Range Main Loudspeaker" patent granted.<br />Theatre Crafts International Sound Product of the Year award given to UPA-1P and UPA-2P
*1996: "Improved Loudspeaker Horn" patent granted.<br />First used in CQ-1 and CQ-2 loudspeakers<br />"MTS-4A Full-Range Main Loudspeaker" patent granted.<br />Theatre Crafts International Sound Product of the Year award given to UPA-1P and UPA-2P
*1997: "SB-1 Parabolic Long-Throw Sound Beam" patent granted.
*1997: "SB-1 Parabolic Long-Throw Sound Beam" patent granted
*1998: PSW-6 High-Power Cardioid Subwoofer introduced
*1998: PSW-6 High-Power Cardioid Subwoofer introduced
*1999: AES awards Citation to Helen Meyer<br />TEC award for Outstanding Technical Achievement, Sound Reinforcement Loudspeaker Technology given to PSW-6 subwoofer
*1999: AES awards Citation to Helen Meyer<br />TEC award for Outstanding Technical Achievement, Sound Reinforcement Loudspeaker Technology given to PSW-6 subwoofer
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*2003:MILO High-Power Curvilinear Array Loudspeaker<br />Producción Profesional & Producción Audio Award (Spain) for Best Sound Reinforcement Product given to M3D<br />EDDY Sound Product of the Year given to M1D and M2D<br />Meyer Sound First Appears on MythBusters
*2003:MILO High-Power Curvilinear Array Loudspeaker<br />Producción Profesional & Producción Audio Award (Spain) for Best Sound Reinforcement Product given to M3D<br />EDDY Sound Product of the Year given to M1D and M2D<br />Meyer Sound First Appears on MythBusters
*2004:"Manifold for a Horn Loudspeaker (REM)" patent granted.<br />"Interconnectable Rigging System for Loudspeakers and Rigging Frames" patent granted.<br />Mipa award for best Large Format PA System given to MILO<br />EDDY Sound Product of the Year given to UPJ-1P<br />TEC award for Outstanding Technical Achievement, Sound Reinforcement Loudspeaker Technology given to MILO<br />Parnelli Award for Lifetime Achievement given to John Meyer
*2004:"Manifold for a Horn Loudspeaker (REM)" patent granted.<br />"Interconnectable Rigging System for Loudspeakers and Rigging Frames" patent granted.<br />Mipa award for best Large Format PA System given to MILO<br />EDDY Sound Product of the Year given to UPJ-1P<br />TEC award for Outstanding Technical Achievement, Sound Reinforcement Loudspeaker Technology given to MILO<br />Parnelli Award for Lifetime Achievement given to John Meyer
*2005:"U.S. Patent Issued for Meyer Sound MAPP Online Method" patent granted<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.meyersound.com/about/milestones|title=Meyer Sound : Milestones|publisher=|accessdate=16 January 2017}}</ref>
*2005:"U.S. Patent Issued for Meyer Sound MAPP Online Method" patent granted<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.meyersound.com/about/milestones|title=Meyer Sound : Milestones|accessdate=16 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170118050257/http://www.meyersound.com/about/milestones/|archive-date=2017-01-18|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*2006:Mipa award for best Large Format PA System given to MICA
*2006:Mipa award for best Large Format PA System given to MICA
*2007:Mipa award for best Large Format PA System given to M’elodie<br />AES presents Silver Medal to John Meyer
*2007:Mipa award for best Large Format PA System given to M’elodie<br />AES presents Silver Medal to John Meyer
*2008:TEC award for Outstanding Technical Achievement, Sound Reinforcement Loudspeaker Technology given to UPJunior<br />USITT recognizes Pearson Theatre with an Architecture Merit award<br />East Bay Business Times declares Helen Meyer a Woman of Distinction
*2008:TEC award for Outstanding Technical Achievement, Sound Reinforcement Loudspeaker Technology given to UPJunior<br />USITT recognizes Pearson Theatre with an Architecture Merit award<br />East Bay Business Times declares Helen Meyer a Woman of Distinction
*2009:Mipa award for best PA System given to UPQ-1P<br />USITT presents John and Helen Meyer with Harold Burris-Meyer Distinguished Career in Sound Design Award<br />UPQ series wins Loudspeaker Product of the Year from Live Design<br />American Institute of Architects gives a citation award to the Pearson Theatre<br />SB-3F sound field synthesis loudspeaker is awarded System Contractor News' award for Most Innovative Loudspeaker for Commercial Installation
*2009:Mipa award for best PA System given to UPQ-1P<br />USITT presents John and Helen Meyer with Harold Burris-Meyer Distinguished Career in Sound Design Award<br />UPQ series wins Loudspeaker Product of the Year from Live Design<br />American Institute of Architects gives a citation award to the Pearson Theatre<br />SB-3F sound field synthesis loudspeaker is awarded System Contractor News' award for Most Innovative Loudspeaker for Commercial Installation
TEC award for Outstanding Technical Achievement, Sound Reinforcement Loudspeaker Technology given to UPQ
JM-1P and UP-4XP Win WFX New Product Awards

==Products==
Meyer Sound designs and manufactures high-quality sound systems that include self-powered sound reinforcement loudspeakers, digital audio systems, passive and active acoustic systems, cinema sound systems, and sound measurement tools for the professional audio industry.

;Loudspeakers
*LEO Family of line array systems, Meyer Sound's flagship products
*LINE ARRAY series, provides scalable solutions for live sound applications
*LF series of low-frequency loudspeakers and subwoofers for powerful, linear bass and sub-bass reproduction
*ULTRA series of point-source, full-range loudspeakers
*CINE-STUDIO screen channel and surround loudspeakers and subwoofers for film post-production and exhibition
*CAL column array loudspeakers provide beam-steering and beam-splitting line source technology
*BEAM series devices implement solutions with unprecedented long-throw capabilities

;Acoustic systems
*The Constellation acoustic system provides a simple way for venues to transform architectural acoustics through high-quality loudspeakers, microphones, digital processing, patented algorithms, and proprietary certification techniques.<ref name="Kwok 2015"/><ref>{{cite web | last=Brice | first=Anne | title=The carefully crafted sound of Zellerbach Hall | website=Berkeley News | date=December 23, 2016 | url=http://news.berkeley.edu/2016/12/23/constellation-acoustic-system-in-zellerbach-hall/ | accessdate=January 16, 2017}}</ref>
*The Libra acoustic image system provides acoustical control by incorporating passive acoustical panels that absorb sound.<ref name="Kwok 2015"/> The exterior of the panels have works of art created or selected by California photographer Deborah O'Grady.<ref name="Kwok 2015"/>

;Processor and drive systems

These include Galileo Callisto, Meyer Sound's loudspeaker management system, as well as line drivers and equalizers

;Audio analysis tools

These include MAPP XT, SIM 3, and Compass RMS


== References ==
== References ==
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<ref name="Gilbert 2016">{{cite web | last=Gilbert | first=Andrew | title=The Ballad of John and Helen: Berkeley-Based Meyer Sound Are Global Audio Pioneers | website=Cal Alumni Association (University of California, Berkeley) | date=December 21, 2016 | url=http://alumni.berkeley.edu/california-magazine/spring-2015-dropouts-and-drop-ins/ballad-john-and-helen-berkeley-based-meyer | accessdate=January 16, 2017}}</ref>
<ref name="Gilbert 2016">{{cite web | last=Gilbert | first=Andrew | title=The Ballad of John and Helen: Berkeley-Based Meyer Sound Are Global Audio Pioneers | website=Cal Alumni Association (University of California, Berkeley) | date=December 21, 2016 | url=http://alumni.berkeley.edu/california-magazine/spring-2015-dropouts-and-drop-ins/ballad-john-and-helen-berkeley-based-meyer | accessdate=January 16, 2017}}</ref>
<ref name="Kwok 2015">{{cite web | last=Kwok | first=Roberta | title=Wizards of Sound | website=[[The New Yorker]] | date=February 16, 2015 | url=http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2015/02/23/wizards-sound | accessdate=January 16, 2017}}</ref>
<ref name="Kwok 2015">{{cite magazine | last=Kwok | first=Roberta | title=Wizards of Sound | magazine=[[The New Yorker]] | date=February 16, 2015 | url=http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2015/02/23/wizards-sound | accessdate=January 16, 2017}}</ref>
<ref name="Jackson 2006 pp120-122">Jackson 2006, pp. [https://books.google.com/books?id=SiTGAQR-W3YC&pg=PA120 120-122].</ref>
<ref name="Jackson 2006 pp120-122">Jackson 2006, pp. [https://books.google.com/books?id=SiTGAQR-W3YC&pg=PA120 120-122].</ref>
<ref name="Jackson2006-page 204">Jackson 2006, p. [https://books.google.com/books?id=SiTGAQR-W3YC&pg=PA204 204].</ref>
<ref name="Jackson2006-page 204">Jackson 2006, p. [https://books.google.com/books?id=SiTGAQR-W3YC&pg=PA204 204].</ref>
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{official|http://www.meyersound.com}}
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5DZOiddC2A Metallica's Secret Weapon: The Meyer Sound TM Array (HD)]
*[https://www.namm.org/library/oral-history/john-meyer Interview with John Meyer for the NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Oral History Program] April 2, 2012
*[https://www.namm.org/library/oral-history/john-meyer Interview with John Meyer for the NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Oral History Program] April 2, 2012

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Meyer Sound Laboratories
Company typeProfessional Audio Manufacturer
IndustryProfessional Audio
Founded1979
Headquarters
Berkeley, CA
,
United States
Key people
John & Helen Meyer, Founders
ProductsLoudspeakers, Digital Audio Systems, Audio Analysis Tools
Number of employees
Around 300 (2015)[1]
Websitewww.meyersound.com

Meyer Sound Laboratories is an American company based in Berkeley, California that manufactures self-powered loudspeakers, multichannel audio show control systems, electroacoustic architecture, and audio analysis tools for the professional sound reinforcement, fixed installation, and sound recording industries.

The company's emphasis on research and measurement has resulted in the issuance of dozens of patents, including for the now-standard trapezoidal loudspeaker cabinet shape.[2][3] Meyer Sound has pioneered other technologies that have become standard in the audio industry, including: processor-controlled loudspeaker systems, self-powered loudspeakers,[4][5] curvilinear arraying, cardioid subwoofers, and source independent measurement.

Some symphony halls and performing arts facilities utilize Meyer Sound products, such as the rehearsal area at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco, Svetlanov Hall in Moscow, Russia, and the Musikverein in Vienna, Austria. Meyer Sound's Constellation acoustic system is used to manage outdoor sound at the New World Center in Miami, Florida, which is the headquarters for the New World Symphony.[6]

History

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In 1979, John and Helen Meyer established Meyer Sound to produce reliable high-fidelity products for sound reinforcement professionals. Meyer Sound's first product was the ACD/John Meyer studio monitor,[7] based on a design Meyer developed while heading the acoustics laboratory at the Institute for Advanced Musical Studies in Switzerland.[7][8] Prior to the founding of Meyer Sound, the Meyers started a relatively short-lived company named Glyph, which in part provided large speakers that were four to eight feet in diameter.[6] However, bands were unable to bring the gigantic speakers with them when they traveled.[6] Prior to this, John Meyer developed a sound system named "Glyph", which used said large loudspeakers.[9] During this time period, Meyer was also involved in developing and constructing custom mixing consoles.[9]

A demonstration of the ACD system led to Meyer Sound creating a subwoofer for film director Francis Ford Coppola’s use with the custom, quadraphonic sound system that toured with the original 70 mm release of Apocalypse Now.[1][10] This was a forerunner for now-industry standard loudspeakers, using a dedicated processing unit to provide crossover, amplitude and phase correction, along with driver protection.

Also in 1979, the company developed the UM-1 UltraMonitor, which led to a long association with the band Grateful Dead.[1][11] The UltraMonitor was the first product to employ a new, patented horn loudspeaker design that reduced distortion by a factor of ten compared to previous designs. This patent was the first of more than three dozen issued to the company since its founding. John Meyer was also involved in the development of the Grateful Dead's Wall of Sound.[6]

In 1980, at the behest of Broadway sound designer Abe Jacob, Meyer Sound repackaged the technology of the UltraMonitor into the UPA-1.[12] This loudspeaker had an immediate impact on theatrical sound, but was also notable for its introduction of the trapezoidal cabinet shape, which enabled the construction of curved arrays (flat-front arrays, in common use at the time, result in substantial destructive interference). A patent was issued for this innovation. The UPA-1 was an inaugural inductee into the TECnology Hall of Fame.[13]

Meyer Sound pioneered high-level loudspeaker arrays with the release of the huge MSL-10 in 1981,[14] followed by the MSL-3, a single cabinet (essentially a “slice” of an MSL-10) configurable into arrays of nearly any size.

Expanding on the appearance of real-time, dual FFT analyzers, Meyer Sound introduced source independent measurement (SIM)[1] in 1984. SIM allowed sound system operators to use music itself as a test source for the first time,[1] enabling continuous sound system correction over the course of a performance.[15][16] SIM System II, the second generation of this technology (and the first version practical for widespread field use), won an R&D 100 Award[1] (awarded for the 100 best engineering feats in any field worldwide) in 1992,[17] in addition to the TEC award the original system received in 1986.

Meyer Sound introduced the HD-1 studio monitor, a fully integrated self-powered loudspeaker, in 1989. The HD-1 won at the TEC Awards in 1990 in the Transducer Technology category.[18]

The release of the MSL-4 in 1994 marked the beginning of Meyer Sound's production of self-powered loudspeaker systems for high-level sound reinforcement, and, over the following years, the company converted their entire loudspeaker product line into self-powered systems.[19]

Meyer Sound Laboratories has participated and been featured in several episodes of the Discovery Channel series “MythBusters” involving sound. As a result, Meyer Sound acoustician Roger Schwenke has become an "honorary" member of the MythBusters team. The first MythBusters episode involving the company was “busting” the myth that a duck's quack will not echo. The second time was the infamous “Brown Note” episode, which explored the myth that a person subjected to high levels of very low-frequency sound could experience “involuntary intestinal motility." In the course of busting this myth, John Meyer became interested in the physical aspect of transmission of very low frequencies. Three other MythBusters episodes involving sound tested the myths that a glass could be shattered by sound alone (confirmed), that a candle flame could be extinguished by sound alone (confirmed),[20] and that an SKS rifle could be made to fire by subjecting it to massive quantities of very low frequencies from a subwoofer (busted).

In 2005, Meyer Sound acquired LCS Audio and launched its LCS Series of digital audio products. The first new development by Meyer Sound of LCS technology was Constellation electroacoustic architecture, launched in 2006. Constellation is based on the VRAS (Variable Room Acoustic System) technology first developed and patented by Dr. Mark Poletti of Industrial Research Limited.[21][22] An aspect of the Constellation system is that it uses an advanced, high-powered computer that calculates twenty thousand echoes per second.[6] A Constellation system was installed in a rehearsal area at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco in late 2013, a facility that is used by the San Francisco Symphony and San Francisco Opera.[6] D-Mitri, a next-generation engine for the LCS Series, was introduced in 2009.

In 2008, the USITT presented Meyer Sound founders John and Helen Meyer with the Harold Burris-Meyer Distinguished Career in Sound Design Award.[23] Also in that year, the John and Helen Meyer Scholarship was established in conjunction with the Escuela Superior Andaluza de Medios Audiovisuales (Superior School for AudioVisual Media) in Andalusia, Spain, and awarded to five students.[24][25]

Meyer Sound also began making loudspeakers for cinema applications in 2009.

Milestones and awards

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  • 1979: Meyer Sound Laboratories founded.
    "Horn Loudspeaker and Method for Producing Low Distortion Sound" patent 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
  • 1985: Audio Engineering Society (AES) awards Fellowship to John Meyer
  • 1986: Technical Excellence and Creativity (TEC) award for Outstanding Technical Achievement, Acoustics Technology given to SIM (Source Independent Measurement)
  • 1989: HD-1 High Definition Audio Monitor introduced
  • 1990: TEC award for Outstanding Technical Achievement, Transducer Technology given to HD-1 studio monitor
  • 1992: R&D 100 Award given to SIM System II
  • 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.
    Lighting Dimension International Sound Product of the Year award given to the Self-Powered Series of loudspeakers
  • 1996: "Improved Loudspeaker Horn" patent granted.
    First used in CQ-1 and CQ-2 loudspeakers
    "MTS-4A Full-Range Main Loudspeaker" patent granted.
    Theatre Crafts International Sound Product of the Year award given to UPA-1P and UPA-2P
  • 1997: "SB-1 Parabolic Long-Throw Sound Beam" patent granted
  • 1998: PSW-6 High-Power Cardioid Subwoofer introduced
  • 1999: AES awards Citation to Helen Meyer
    TEC award for Outstanding Technical Achievement, Sound Reinforcement Loudspeaker Technology given to PSW-6 subwoofer
  • 2000:UPM-1P Ultracompact Wide Coverage Loudspeaker introduced
    X-10 High Resolution Linear Control Room Monitor introduced
    TEC award for Outstanding Technical Achievement, Sound Reinforcement Loudspeaker Technology given to UPM-1P
  • 2001:M3D Line Array Loudspeaker with Broadband Q
    EDDY Sound Product of the Year award given to UPM-2P
  • 2002:M2D and M1D Curvilinear Array Loudspeakers
  • 2003:MILO High-Power Curvilinear Array Loudspeaker
    Producción Profesional & Producción Audio Award (Spain) for Best Sound Reinforcement Product given to M3D
    EDDY Sound Product of the Year given to M1D and M2D
    Meyer Sound First Appears on MythBusters
  • 2004:"Manifold for a Horn Loudspeaker (REM)" patent granted.
    "Interconnectable Rigging System for Loudspeakers and Rigging Frames" patent granted.
    Mipa award for best Large Format PA System given to MILO
    EDDY Sound Product of the Year given to UPJ-1P
    TEC award for Outstanding Technical Achievement, Sound Reinforcement Loudspeaker Technology given to MILO
    Parnelli Award for Lifetime Achievement given to John Meyer
  • 2005:"U.S. Patent Issued for Meyer Sound MAPP Online Method" patent granted[26]
  • 2006:Mipa award for best Large Format PA System given to MICA
  • 2007:Mipa award for best Large Format PA System given to M’elodie
    AES presents Silver Medal to John Meyer
  • 2008:TEC award for Outstanding Technical Achievement, Sound Reinforcement Loudspeaker Technology given to UPJunior
    USITT recognizes Pearson Theatre with an Architecture Merit award
    East Bay Business Times declares Helen Meyer a Woman of Distinction
  • 2009:Mipa award for best PA System given to UPQ-1P
    USITT presents John and Helen Meyer with Harold Burris-Meyer Distinguished Career in Sound Design Award
    UPQ series wins Loudspeaker Product of the Year from Live Design
    American Institute of Architects gives a citation award to the Pearson Theatre
    SB-3F sound field synthesis loudspeaker is awarded System Contractor News' award for Most Innovative Loudspeaker for Commercial Installation

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Gilbert, Andrew (December 21, 2016). "The Ballad of John and Helen: Berkeley-Based Meyer Sound Are Global Audio Pioneers". Cal Alumni Association (University of California, Berkeley). Retrieved January 16, 2017.
  2. ^ "Meyer Sound: Patents". Meyer Sound. Archived from the original on 2006-02-21. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
  3. ^ "Patent Database Search Results: AN/"meyer sound" in US Patent Collection". Retrieved 16 January 2017.
  4. ^ "Necessity Mothers Invention" Archived 2011-06-04 at the Wayback Machine Maureen Droney, Mix magazine, Nov 2004
  5. ^ "Pioneering Self-Powered Loudspeakers Since 1995". Archived from the original on 24 December 2016. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
  6. ^ a b c d e f Kwok, Roberta (February 16, 2015). "Wizards of Sound". The New Yorker. Retrieved January 16, 2017.
  7. ^ a b Jackson 2006, p. 204.
  8. ^ Lambert, Mel (January 1997). "Insights: Interview with John Meyer". Mix magazine.
  9. ^ a b Jackson 2006, pp. 120-122.
  10. ^ Jackson 2006, p. 205
  11. ^ Jackson 2006, pp. 12, 204, 218
  12. ^ "Meyer Sound Laboratories, Inc. and Theatrical Sound Design" Archived 2009-01-08 at the Wayback Machine Live Design, September 2007
  13. ^ "Mix Foundation, TECnology Hall of Fame 2004 inductees". Archived from the original on 2009-07-12. Retrieved 2009-06-26.
  14. ^ Mel Lambert interview, ibid.
  15. ^ "Equalization Using Voice and Music as the Source" (AES 76th Convention Preprint 2150 I-8, 1984)
  16. ^ "Precision Transfer Function Measurements Using Program Material as the Excitation Signal" (Proceedings of the AES 11th International Conference, Audio Test and Measurement, 1992)
  17. ^ R&D 100 Archives[permanent dead link‍], 1992
  18. ^ "Mix Foundation. 1990 TEC Awards". Archived from the original on 2009-03-09. Retrieved 2009-06-26.
  19. ^ Pioneering Self-Powered Loudspeakers, ibid.
  20. ^ "Meyer Sound Helps Mythbusters Master Flame in April 11 Episode - Meyer Sound News". Archived from the original on 2007-10-14. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
  21. ^ The Philosophy of the Variable Room Acoustics System - Mark Poletti, Industrial Research Ltd.
  22. ^ “The Performance of Multichannel Sound Systems” – doctoral thesis, M. A. Poletti, University of Auckland, 1999
  23. ^ Meyer Sound Co-Founders Receive Award, ProAV Online 28May2008
  24. ^ "Beca John y Helen Meyer". Retrieved 16 January 2017.
  25. ^ Meyer Sound announces Scholarship in Spain Archived 2011-07-23 at the Wayback Machine, L&Si Online
  26. ^ "Meyer Sound : Milestones". Archived from the original on 2017-01-18. Retrieved 16 January 2017.

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