About the Turbosound MAN-FG Universal Fly Grid for MANCHESTER MV Line Array Elements and MS215 Subwoofers
The Turbosound MAN-FG is a universal, heavy-duty fly grid engineered to provide the structural framework for safely suspending and aligning Manchester MV series line array elements and MS215 subwoofers. This critical rigging component serves as the primary interface between the loudspeaker cabinets and the overhead support structure, such as motors or trusses, in permanent installations and touring applications. Its modular and adjustable design allows for the precise arrangement of multiple enclosures into a cohesive array, enabling system engineers to achieve the desired vertical curvature and acoustic coverage for the audience area. The grid is constructed from high-tensile steel with precision-machined connection points, ensuring maximum rigidity and safety when supporting significant weight loads.
The design philosophy centers on versatility and user safety. The grid features multiple standardized attachment points that accommodate various array configurations, allowing for the combination of full-range MV elements and low-frequency MS215 subwoofers within a single flown system. This facilitates the creation of spatially coherent arrays where the entire frequency spectrum originates from the same aerial point source. The system employs intuitive, positive-locking rigging hardware that securely fastens each cabinet to the grid, with adjustments for splay angle often integrated directly into the connection mechanism. This allows for precise field adjustments to the array's curvature without requiring the entire system to be lowered.
Safety is paramount in the grid's engineering, with all components rated with a substantial safety factor that far exceeds the static weight of the intended loudspeaker complement. This accounts for dynamic forces encountered during hoisting, wind loading in outdoor deployments, and the vibrational energy produced during high-SPL operation. By utilizing this manufacturer-approved fly grid, audio professionals ensure that the complex task of arraying multiple heavy loudspeakers is executed in accordance with certified engineering principles. The MAN-FG transforms individual loudspeaker cabinets into a secure, unified, and precisely controllable aerial sound system, forming the essential skeletal structure for modern line array deployments.