Designed for touring, rental or fixed installation applications, the new system is billed as "ideal for applications that do not require the higher power or greater throw distance of the original MILO, or in smaller venues that cannot support the weight or size of MILO". It can also be operated as a complement to a MILO main system. For example, a tour playing venues of varying sizes could carry both MILO and MICA, using MILO for main arrays with the new system for sidefill in larger venues and MICA for main arrays in smaller venues.
The MICA loudspeaker provides 100 degrees of horizontal coverage and produces output levels, up to 138 dB SPL peak, with "exceptionally flat phase and frequency response" over its wide operating frequency range of 60 Hz to 18 kHz. It comes in a package measuring only 41.4 inches wide by 13.4 inches high by 17.8 inches deep and weighing in at approximately 153 pounds.
Up to 18 MICA loudspeakers can be flown in a single array. Available options include a weather-protected version with an integral rain hood to safeguard the electronics, and custom colour finishes. Top and transitions grids, a caster frame for conveniently transporting stacks of multiple units and protective covers are also available.
(Jim Evans)
