EAW FR129z User Manual

FEATURES

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• Entry-level access to truly professional
loudspeaker systems

• 12-in woofer in optimally vented enclosure,

1-in HF on 90° horn

• Handles, rubber footpads, threaded mounting
points and pole mount cup standard

• Works with FR250z subwoofer/pole mount base to
create an instant PA

DESCRIPTION

A 2-way full range system (passive LF/HF crossover) in a
compact vented trapezoidal enclosure. It incorporates a 12­in woofer and a 1-in exit/2-in voice coil compression driver

mounted on a 90° x 45° constant directivity horn. Designed

primarily for portable applications, the FR129z offers entry­level access to high quality, truly professional loudspeaker
systems for musicians and DJ’s servicing small to medium
venues.

The system’s full range passive powering is accomplished via
EAW’s internal passive crossover/filter network. This com­plex design goes beyond merely dividing the signal by per­forming critical equalization functions.

APPLICATIONS

The FR129ze provides high output full range response in a
versatile, compact system. Effective for both permanent and
portable applications, it comes with handles, rubber foot­pads, a pole mount cup and three (3) 3/8"-16 threaded
mounting/suspension points.

The FR129z is optimized for use with the FR250z dual 15-in
subwoofer system which also serves as a pole mount base.
In such a configuration, a standard 5-ft mounting pole posi­tions the FR129z’s HF horn above the heads of audience
members for maximum coverage. Six Year Warranty.

Application include:

Band PA
Ballroom Events
Small HOW’s
Dance Clubs
Live Music Clubs

SPECIFICATIONS FR129z

PERFORMANCE

Frequency Response (1 W @ 1m)

±3 dB 80 Hz to 18 kHz

-10 dB 60 Hz

Axial Sensitivity (dB SPL, 1 Watt @ 1m)

Full Range 97

Impedance (Ohms)

Full Range 8

Power Handling, AES Standard (Watts)

Full Range 500

Calculated Maximum Output (dB SPL)

Full Range Peak 130.0

Full Range Long Term 124.0

Nominal Coverage Angle, -6 dB Points (degrees)

Horizontal 90

Vertical 45

Recommended High-Pass Frequency

24 dB/Octave 60

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# FR129z-888161 (A)/2 pp/4/1/00 • Printed In USA

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DIMENSIONAL DRAWING

DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS

FR129z

22.50

GRILL PARTIALLY SHOWN

6.25

INDICATES MOUNTING POINT, 3/8-16 THREADED HOLE (RIVNUT).
INDICATES MOUNTING POINT, 3/8-16 THREADED HOLE (NUT PLATE).

15.00

INPUT

1.96

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HANDLE

12.50

SIDES

POLE MOUNT SOCKET

3.63

14.75

6.25

BOTTOM

510939 (B)
exp 01/02/00 dpm

PHYSICAL

Configuration 2-way, full range

Powering Passive LF/HF crossover

LF Subsystem 1x12-in woofer, vented

HF Subsystem 1x 1-in exit/2-in voice coil

Cabinet Type (shape) Trapezoidal

Enclosure Materials Baltic birch plywood

Finish Black catalyzed polyurethane

Connectors 2x Neutrik NL4 Speakon

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

Grille Powder coated perforated steel

Dimensions Inches Millimeters

Height 22.50 572

Width (front) 15.00 381

Width (rear) 7.36 187

Depth 14.75 375

Trapezoid Angle 15° per Side

Weights Pounds Kilograms

Net Weight 46 20.9

Shipping Weight 49 22.3

Companion Systems

Sub Bass FR250z

compression driver on constant
directivity horn

points (2 top, 1 back), pole mount
cup

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SPECIFICATIONS FR129z

A & E SPECIFICATIONS

The 2-way full range loudspeaker systems shall incorporate a
12-in LF transducer and a 1-in exit/2-in voice coil compres­sion driver HF transducer.

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The LF driver shall be mounted in a vented enclosure tuned
for optimum low frequency response. The HF driver shall be
loaded with a constant directivity horn with a nominal cov-

erage pattern of 90 (h) x 45° (v). An internal passive filter

network shall provide fourth order acoustical crossover and
system equalization.

System frequency response shall vary no more than ±3 dB

from 80 Hz to 18 kHz measured on axis. The loudspeaker
shall produce a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) of 97 dB SPL on
axis at 1 meter with a power input of 1 Watt, and shall be
capable of producing a peak output of 130 dB SPL on axis at
1 meter. The loudspeaker shall handle 500 Watts of amplifier
power (AES Standard) and shall have a nominal impedance
of 8 Ohms.

The loudspeaker enclosure shall be trapezoidal in shape. It
shall be constructed of 1/2-in thickness void-free cross-grain­laminated Baltic birch plywood and shall be finished in black
polyurethane. Recessed handles and rubber footpads shall
be provided. Input connectors shall be dual Neutrik NL4
Speakon. Three 3/8"-16 threaded mounting points shall be
provided (2 on top, 1 on back) as well as recessed cup to
accept a standmount pole. The front of the loudspeaker shall
be covered with a powder coated perforated steel grille.

The 2-way full range loudspeaker shall be the EAW model
FR129z.

INPUT PLATE

WHITINSVILLE, MA USA

FR129z

S/N

PIN 1--...-­PIN 1+...+

Acoustic Performance Partnership Eastern Acoustic Works FR129z

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