EAW MH242iE Technical Specifications

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MH242iE

DESCRIPTION

A 2-way biamp mid/high system in a trapezoidal enclosure.
Includes 2x horn-loaded 12-in midrange cones and a 2-in
exit compression driver on a 40 x 30 constant directivity
horn.

APPLICATIONS

The MH242iE Virtual Array mid/high loudspeaker is engi­neered to combine with BH, BV or TD Series LF modules to
create true 3-way large format arrays. 3-way design dramati­cally improves the quality of vocal reproduction while the
cone-driven large format midrange horn extends pattern con­trol into the lower octaves. It provides very long throw and
very high output in large scale permanent installations. Com­prehensive mounting/suspension points. Six year warranty.

Applications include:

Large Theaters
Concert Halls
Stadiums
Cathedrals
Large HOW’s
Dance Clubs

DESCRIPTIVE DATA

Part Number 999090

Product Group M
MF Subsystem & Loading 2x 12-in Horn Loaded Cone
HF Subsystem & Loading 1x 2-in Exit Compression Driver on

Constant Directivity Horn

System Configuration 2-way, Mid/High

Powering Mode Biamp (MX Series Processor)

Recommended High-Pass

Frequency (24 dB/Octave) 80Hz

Cabinet Type (shape) Trapezoidal

Enclosure Materials Baltic Birch Plywood

Finish Black Catalyzed Polyurethane

Connectors 6-Terminal Barrier Strip

Suspension Hardware (24) 3/8”-16 threaded mounting/

suspension points (6 each top,
bottom and sides)

Grill Vinal Coated Perforated Steel

NOMINAL DATA

Frequency Response (Hz)

±3 db 120Hz to 17kHz

-10 dB 80Hz

Axial Sensitivity (dB SPL/1 Watt/1m)

MF 113
HF 115

Impedance (Ohm)

MF 4 or 2x 8
HF 10

Power Handling (Watts)

MF AES Standard 800
HF AES Standard 200

Calculated Maximum Output (dB SPL, @ 1m)

MF Peak 148.0

HF Peak 144.0
MF Long Term 142.0
HF Long Term 138.0

Nominal Coverage Angle / -6 dB points (degrees)

Horizontal 40

Vertical 30

Dimensions inches millimeters

Height 56.43 1433

Width (Front) 29.75 756

Width (Rear) 15.625 397

Depth 42 1067

Trapezoid Angle 9.5 degrees per side

Weights pounds kilograms

Net Weight 382 173.8

Shipping Weight 387 176.1

EASTERN ACOUSTIC WORKS

One Main Street, Whitinsville, MA 01588 • (508) 234 - 6158 • FAX (508) 234 - 8251 • Email [e-mail] • Web http://www.eaw.com
EAW products are continually improved. All specifications are therefore subject to change without notice. • PUB# MH242iE 999090 (A)/2p/3/14/97 • Printed In USA

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MH242iE

DIMENSIONAL DRAWING SERVICE ITEMS

DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS

MH242iE

56.43

42.00

TOP

BOTTOM

510112
exp 10/18/96 shb

MOUNTING POINT 3/8"-16 THREADED HOLE.

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6.00

8.65

FRONT

15.63

12.85

18.25

23.69

29.70

19°

16.29

16.45

16.06

16.22

6.91

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L

BACK

A

42.61

MF: Complete Cone Driver

3.00

EAW Part No. 804033

HF: Complete Compression Driver/Tweeter

3.50

Filter/Crossover Network: Complete Assembly

EAW Part No. 803031

EAW Part No. 225073

ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS

The two-way mid/high loudspeaker system shall incorporate
2x 12-in cone MF transducers and a 2-in exit compression
driver HF transducer.

The MF drivers shall be loaded in a midrange horn constructed
of 3mm birch plywood reinforced with high density polyure­thane foam. The MF horn shall incorporate a phase/displace-

1.97
TYP

RIGHT SIDE

42.58

16.28

16.44

7.28

ment plug. The HF driver shall be loaded on constant direc-

tivity horn with a nominal coverage pattern of 40° (h) x 30°

(v). An internal passive filter network shall provide system

A

equalization.

System frequency response shall vary no more than ±3 dB

1.97 TYP

VIEW A-A

from 120 Hz to 17 kHz measured on axis. The midrange fre­quency section shall produce a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) of
113 dB SPL on axis at 1 meter with a power input of 1 Watt,
and shall be capable of producing a peak output of 148 SPL
on axis at 1 meter. The high frequency section shall produce
a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) of 115 dB SPL on axis at 1
meter with a power input of 1 Watt, and shall be capable of
producing a peak output of 144 SPL on axis at 1 meter. The
midrange frequency section shall handle 800 Watts of ampli­fier power (AES Standard) and shall have a nominal imped­ance of 4 Ohms. The high frequency section shall handle 200
Watts of amplifier power (AES Standard) and shall have a
nominal impedance of 10 Ohms.

The loudspeaker enclosure shall be trapezoidal in shape. It
shall be constructed of 15mm thickness void-free cross-grain­laminated Baltic birch plywood and shall employ extensive
internal bracing. It shall be finished in black catalyzed poly­urethane. Input connectors shall be one each male and fe­male AP4. A total of twenty four 3/8"-16 threaded mount­ing/suspension points (6 each top, bottom and sides) shall
be provided. The front of the loudspeaker shall be covered
with a vinyl coated perforated steel grill.

The two-way mid/high loudspeaker shall be the EAW model
MH242iE.

Acoustic Performance Partnership Eastern Acoustic Works MH242iE

One Main Street, Whitinsville MA, 01588 USA • Phone [phone] • Toll Free 800/992-5013 • Fax [phone] • Web http://www.eaw.com • email [e-mail]