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Electro-Voice®, an industry pioneer – |
Over the last 75 years, EV® has become one of the |
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systems and power amplifiers combined with the heritage |
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of nearly 30 years in digital signal processing are the |
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foundation for state-of-the-art audio performance. The |
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very close relation of the EV® design team with customers |
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around the world is the basis for optimized system solu- |
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tions. It’s the unique combination of audio quality, relia- |
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bility and ease of use that is exceptional. Backed-up with |
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one of the largest dealer and service networks in the pro |
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audio world an EV® system represents outstanding value. |
Line-Array Systems from Electro-Voice:
A true advantage
EV X-Line Array comprising four XVLS and two XVLT cabinets
The “Hydra” – EV®’s plane wave generator
The Hydra™ equalizes the path length to ensure equal arrival times at the exit, which is necessary to create a plane wave.
Line array’s have been known in the industry for several decades, during the last five years they have become the standard for concert and touring applications and also very popular for installed sound systems. Today there’s a large number of manufacturers offering “line arrays” – a vertical array of loudspeaker cabinets. But not everything that looks like a line array behaves correctly as one. Electro-Voice®’s X-Line and XLC (X-Line Compact) have been proven in countless events to have “true linearray” behavior: a very well behaved horizontal dispersion and a very even front-to-back coverage. With X-Line Very Compact, EV® engineers have defined a new group of very compact, high performing line arrays.
The most critical information in any music signal is in the mid and high frequencies and the number of HF devices is still a “measure” to determine, whether the size of a sound system is adequate. In a vertical array of multiple sound sources it is vital to maintain the distance between the elements to be “small” relative to the radiated wavelength. While this is far less complicated for lower frequencies, the challenge is to couple frequencies above 3kHz (wavelength about 11cm, or 4 inches) in equal amplitude and phase in order to generate a “plane wave”. A key component for the outstanding performance and success of EV line arrays is the unique design of the “Hydra”. The signal from one HF driver is divided into discrete paths arriving with same amplitude and phase at the waveguide as a plane wave. This solution has much lower distortion than many other designs.
X-Line Very Compact – Full Bandwidth Line Array for demanding applications
Whenever highest audio performance but limited size and weight has to be combined, Electro-Voice’s X-Line Very Compact is the answer. EV® is the only manufacturer that offers:
PRELIMINARY• Two options of size and performance: XLD or XLE
• Two ND2HF drivers for maximum output & headroom
In addition X-Line Very Compact delivers:
• Unrivalled even front-to-back and side-to-side coverage
• Easy to set-up, transport and operate
X-Line Very Compact – in concert & touring applications
•Complete system including DSP, amplification, and rigging
While expectations of audio performance in terms of SPL, natural response and uniform coverage have expanded, demand for smaller and lighter sound systems has increased. X-Line Very compact offers the best of both worlds: XLD systems are capable of producing concert SPL levels on full bandwidth in small to medium sized venues. Smaller XLE-systems are ideal for critical audio requirements where overall cluster size is highest priority. Both systems are well suited for many types of live and install applications.
The High Frequency Advantage of X-Line Very Compact – new Hydra™ Elements and new Neodymium Drivers
EV’s Hydra™ used in X-Line and XLC has an overall height of 7-inches (17.5cm). In order to maintain the extraordinary HF response, a new 4-inch (10cm) Hydra was developed to match the DVN2080 8-inch woofer. Each of the two Hydras is driven by the new ND2S, a 2” neodymium compression driver. A single waveguide is fed with the plane wave from the hydras resulting in wide bandwidth, even horizontal coverage, and predictable vertical coverage.
X-Line Very Compact – System Components
XLD281
Full bandwidth 3-way line array element
•Full Bandwidth 3-way Element (60Hz-20kHz)
•Very Compact, Lightweight
•CCT ™ (Coverage Control Technology)
•120° Horizontal Coverage to 250 Hz
•Simple, Quick Integrated Rigging
•Versatile Subwoofer Integration
•Bi-Amp or Tri-Amp Operation
•Neodymium Transducers
•LAPS Aiming and Flying Software
The XLD 281 is the core element for constructing X-Line Very Compact systems. The XLD281 is a 3 –way design using CCT™ (Coverage Control Technology) to control horizontal coverage to 250Hz. It uses a 8" neodymium LF transducer, a
Technical Specifications
Freq. Response |
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75 Hz-18 kHz |
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Freq. Range |
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60 Hz-20 kHz |
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8" neodymium LF/MB transducer, and two neodymium 2" |
Max Calculated SPL |
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135 dB Cont., 141 dB Pk |
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voice coil compression drivers combining through |
Horizontal Coverage: |
120° |
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2 hydra plane wave generators into a 120° x 10° waveguide. |
Vertical Coverage: |
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CCT uses both 8" transducers to provide maximum low fre- |
Rigging: Fully Captive Aluminum, 1° increments, |
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quency output and operating bandwidth while controlling |
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16 elements with 8 to 1 Safety Factor |
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horizontal beam width to 250 Hz by using DSP. The XLD281 |
LF1 Power Handling: 200W Cont., 800W Peak |
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can be used in tri-amp mode, or in bi-amp using a sophisti- |
LF2 Power Handling: |
200W Cont., 800W Peak |
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HF Power Handling: |
80W Cont., |
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cated internal passive network. Designed for use in arrays of |
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320W Peak |
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four or more elements the XLD281 delivers full bandwidth |
Biamp LF1/HF Power |
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Handling: LF2 - 200W Cont., 800W Peak |
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audio with precise, predictable coverage control. Integrated |
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Sensitivity |
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112 dB |
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rigging with hinge points located correctly between array ele- |
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50 - 250 Hz |
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ments is simple to use and quickly provides uncompromised |
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line array performance. Ground stacking is easily done using |
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LF1 Passband: |
1 x 8" DVN2080, 16 ohms |
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EV CP3000S |
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LF2 Passband: |
1 x 8" DVN2080, 16 ohms, |
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HF Passband: |
2 x ND2S, 16 ohms |
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Recommended Amplifier: |
EV CP3000S |
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Biamp LF1/HF Passband: |
16 ohms, |
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Recommended Amplifier: |
EV CP3000S |
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Connectors: |
2 x NL8 |
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Enclosure Material: |
Birch plywood w/Futura |
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Grille: |
Zinc plated steel with powdercoat |
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Environmental Spec: |
IEC 529 IP24, MIL 810 |
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Dim (HxWxD): |
9.90" x 28.58" x 14.52" |
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(251 x 726 x 369 mm) |
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Net Weight: |
48 lbs (21.8 kg) |
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Shipping Weight: 51 lbs (23.1 kg) |
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X-Line Very Compact – System Components
XLD281
Full bandwidth 2-way line array element
•Full Bandwidth 2-Way Element (75Hz-20kHz)
•Most Compact, Very Lightweight
•Simple, Quick Integrated Rigging
•Bi-Amp or Fullrange Operation
• Neodymium Transducers
• LAPS Aiming and Flying Software
The XLE181 is the core element for constructing most |
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compact line array systems. It is a 2-way design using the |
Freq. Response1 (-3 dB): |
90 Hz-18 kHz |
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same 8” neodymium LF/MB transducer as the XLD281 and |
Freq. Range1 (-10 dB): |
75 Hz-20 kHz |
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the same dual ND2S HF driver combination with a 120° x 10° |
Max Calculated SPL1 : |
132 dB Cont., 138 dB Pk |
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waveguide coverage. With less than 18 kg (40lbs) per unit the |
Horizontal Coverage: |
120° |
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XLE offers a powerful, very compact solution for sound rein- |
Vertical Coverage: |
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forcement applications with limited space and/or load capacity. |
Rigging: |
Fully Captive Aluminum, 1° increments, |
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16 elements with 8 to 1 Safety Factor |
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The XLE181 can be used in bi-amp mode or fullrange using a |
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200W Cont., 800W Peak |
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80W Cont., 320W Peak |
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sophisticated internal passive network. Designed for the use |
Sensitivity1 : |
112 dB |
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in arrays of four and more elements, the XLE181 delivers full |
LF to HF Crossover Freq2: |
1600 Hz |
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bandwidth audio with precise, predictable coverage control. |
LF Passband: |
1 x 8" DVN2080, 16 ohms |
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The integrated rigging is simple to use and quickly provides |
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HF Passband: |
2 x ND2S, 16 ohms |
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uncompromised line array performance. |
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XLE181 with hanging grid |
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2 x NL8 |
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Birch plywood w/Futura |
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Grille: |
Zinc plated steel with powdercoat |
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Environmental Spec: |
IEC 529 IP24, MIL 810 |
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Dim (HxWxD): |
9.90" x 20.30" x 14.52" |
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(251 x 516 x 369 mm) |
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Net Weight: |
38 lbs (17.2 kg) |
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Shipping Weight: |
41 lbs (18.4 kg) |
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