CHAIN Monkey™ suspension Systems

Speaker Rigging Systems

  • Single point suspension
  • Pan, Tilt and Rotation adjustable…on the fly
  • Any speaker array configuration while retaining individual speaker adjustment
  • Patent Pending

CHAIN Monkey™ speaker rigging SYSTEMS, utilize the CHAIN Monkey™ chain adjuster/end termination FITTING, to provide adjustable chain attachments to the speaker. It is hands down, the fastest, most versatile method to prepare a speaker for suspension. Worried about rising shipping costs? The System ships in a 4x6x8 inch box and weighs under ten pounds.

Because the CHAIN Monkey™ incorporates the same stem assembly and structural attachment methodology as the APE Hanger™, it has most of the advantages of the APE Hanger™. This is a common characteristic of all APE systems.

Please review the APE Hanger™ page for details with illustrations.

Adjusting the pan, tilt and rotation angles on the CHAIN Monkey™ Systems is very easy.

To adjust the pan angle, simply loosen the two screws on the swivel assembly and turn the speaker left or right.

The tilt angle is controlled by moving the position of the CHAIN Monkey™ fitting along the length of back chain. This is easily accomplished, even on a speaker over 200 lbs, using a mini chain hoist such as the CM 602 or Harrington LX003. Please see System S3 instructions on Downloads page. Aside from making the tilt adjustment, these mini chain hoists are a must have for your rigging kit.

The rotation adjustment is used to create tight packed speaker arrays by adding rotation, level a speaker (0º rotation) or to control the coverage pattern in the house. The adjustment is made by changing the position of the Primary Chain within the Transverse Tube. Fine adjustment is also available by moving the position of the collars on the Transverse Tube.

All of these adjustments remain available after installation without removing the speaker from its position.

Structural Connection and Framing Systems

  • Integrates Grade 80 chain and Unistrut
  • Fast, reliable connections to structure
  • Versatile, lightweight frameworks for speaker arrays.

CHAIN Monkey™ structural connection and framing SYSTEMS, utilize the CHAIN Monkey™ SC chain grab FITTING, to provide seamless integration of 7/32” Grade 80 chain and framing systems like Unistrut.

For short spans and/or light weight speakers, the use of framing systems like Unistrut is sometimes the preferred beam material over steel pipe.

The Structural Connection Systems allow framing channel to be quickly and reliably connected to the most difficult structural members.

The CHAIN Monkey™ Framing Systems provide elegant solutions for vertical and/or horizontal speaker arrays.

The real beauty of these systems, is that the larger materials required to produce them are locally available and inexpensive.