Electro-Voice ZX3-90 User Manual

						ZX3-90
		12-inch Two-Way Passive
				90° x 50°, 600W
		Loudspeaker System
Key Features:
• DVX3121 12” LF Transducer with Forced Air
Cooling
• ND2 2” Voice Coil, 1” Exit Neodymium
Compression Driver
• 90° x 50° Coverage Pattern
• 600W Continuous (2400W Peak) Power
Handling
• High Sensitivity, 131 dB Maximum SPL
• Adjustable Monitor Angle (45° or 55°)
	Preliminary
• 2 Anchor Plates for Single Stud Fittings and
7 Integral Suspension Points
• Available in Black or White
• Passive/Biamp Selectable
• Full Line of Accessories
General Description:		Technical Specifications:
The Electro-Voice® Zx3 is the new standard of no compromise audio		Freq. Response1 (-3 dB):				58 Hz - 15 kHz
performance and versatility in a simple to use, compact package.		Freq. Range1 (-10 dB):				48 Hz - 20 kHz
At its heart are the transducers. First is the DVX3121 high performance		Rec. Hipass Frequency:				50 Hz
low frequency transducer. EV used advanced computer aided design		Axial Sensitivity1:				97 dB (1W/1m)
techniques to create forced air, directional voice coil cooling for high
		Max. Calculated SPL:				131 dB
power and efficiency. Finite element analysis was used to optimize the
		Horizontal Coverage:				90°
suspension and magnetic structure for long, linear travel to provide low
		Vertical Coverage:				50°
distortion and greater LF extension. These features and details, such
as forged magnetic components and special materials, provide reli-		Power Handling (Passive):				600W Continuous, 2400W Peak
ability with a 500W power rating in a lightweight transducer. Next is the		LF Power Handling (Biamp):				500W Continuous, 2000W Peak
ND2, a 2-inch voice coil compression driver based on neodymium motor
		HF Power Handling (Biamp):				40W Continuous, 160W Peak
structure to allow for maximum output while reducing size and weight to
			LF Transducer:			DVX3121, 12 in (305mm) Driver
a minimum. Its precision phasing plug and titanium diaphragm provide
better HF performance, while the integral heatsink provides cooling for		HF Transducer:				ND2, 1 in (25.4mm) exit Neodymium
high power output.						Compression Driver
The high tech enclosure uses injection-molded high-impact polypropyl-		Crossover Frequency:				2 kHz
		Nominal Impedance:				8 Ohms
ene structural foam to make the Zx3 incredibly durable. The enclosure
		Minimum Impedance:				6.2 Ohms
geometry elements have been carefully designed to provide maximum
rigidity and bass response. By design the Zx3 is also a perfect solution				Connectors:		(2) Neutrik Speakon NL4’s
for stage monitors by allowing two angles (45° or 55°) without any ad-		Enclosure Material:				Polypropylene Structural Foam
ditional accessories.
				Suspension:		Enclosure has locations for 4 Single-Stud
Two coverage patterns are available; 60° x 60° coverage for long-throw						Attachment Plates and 10 Forged Steel
						Eyebolts - 2 on Top, 2 on Bottom, 2 on
and cluster applications, 90° x 50° coverage for wider coverage or shorter
						Side, and 1 on Rear of Enclosure
distances.
				Grille:		Polyester Powder Coated, 16GA
The Zx3 is equipped with two anchor plates for rigging with single stud-						Galvanized Steel, with Rotatable Logo
		Dimensions (H x W x D):				613mm x 397mm x 362mm
fittings, along with two more possible anchor plate attachment points on
						(24.14” x 15.64” x 14.26”)
the bottom. For permanent suspension or attaching brackets, the Zx3
				Net Weight:		19.8 kg (43.7 lbs)
also has two M8 inserts on the top and bottom, two under the handle,
and one on the back of the enclosure, for a total of 7. All versions are		Shipping Weight:				22.1 kg (48.6 lbs)
available in black or white.
		1 Half Space Measurement.