Electro-voice EVA User Manual

EV- Innovation

EV-Innovation

EV-Innovation – A New Era for Installed Sound

The EV-Innovation (EV-I) family of loudspeakers sees Electro-Voice redefine the state­of-the-art in installed sound once again.

EV-I is the result of the largest development program in the history of Electro-Voice.
Building upon an 80-year heritage of audio design excellence proven in thousands
of installations around the world, EV-I systems offer an unprecedented combination
of audio performance, versatility, ease of use, and aesthetics focused directly on the
requirements of installed sound systems.

At the heart of the EV-I family are brand-new and highly refined transducers, designed
by EV engineers—the most knowledgeable and passionate in the industry—using the
very latest developmental and diagnostic tools exclusive to Electro-Voice R&D. EV-I
currently comprises three system formats: horn-load (EVH), front-load (EVF), and
true line array (EVA). Manufactured to the highest standards in EV factories, EV-I
systems collectively represent the most comprehensive family of loudspeakers the
industry has ever seen.

Expandable Vertical Array – EVA

The global success of the X-Line family affirms Electro-Voice’s approach to line ar­ray design on the largest tours and in the most prestigious venues. The EVA series
(Expandable Vertical Array) condenses all this experience into a dedicated solution for
installed sound applications.

True line array performance with EV’s patented •
Hydra™ plane wave generator

Easy and quick to configure and install•

Aesthetically pleasing with internal hidden rigging•

Two vertical and two horizontal patterns for •
flexible designs

Very high maximum SPL output capability with •
extremely low distortion level

Sophisticated internal passive network system •

Designed for single amp channel drive•

Available in black or white in one of three versions: •
EVCoat™ (interior use), PI (indirect weather expo­sure), and FG (fiberglass - direct exposure).

EVA represents a new and unique design

concept: retain the benefits of concert-

type line arrays without their configuration,

rigging, and signal-processing complexities.

EVA is designed to provide full-bandwidth, well-defined coverage
from easily created line arrays using four different preconfigured
two-way modules.

EVA-2082S

The EVA-2082S is a very compact 2 x 8” two-way line
array module. Combine up to eight of these modules for a
simple-but-sophisticated approach to building a line array,
without the complexity associated with concert sound line
array design.

Each module contains two elements, each element contain­ing an EVS2008 8” woofer and two DH2005 1.25” high­frequency compression drivers on a Hydra™ plane wave
generator. A cluster of three modules powered by 1,050W
(cont.) achieves a remarkable 135 dB of maximum (peak) SPL.

Two vertical coverage angles (6° and 20°) can be combined
to create line arrays optimized for spaces ranging from 12
m (40 ft) to greater than 60 m (200 ft) deep. Two horizontal
coverage angles (90° and 120°) provide the perfect match
for any space.

The acoustic relation of one module to another is
controlled by complex and sophisticated passive
EQ/crossover networks, eliminating the need for
loudspeaker DSP and multiple amplifier chan­nels. Six EVA modules can be operated in paral­lel from a single amplifier channel capable of
driving a 2.7 ohm nominal impedance (e.g. CPS

2.12). Flexible frequency-shading and module­attenuation options enable uniform front-to-back
coverage. Array design and “tweaking” for a
particular room are done with EVADA (EVA De­sign Assistant) software, downloadable at www.
electrovoice.com.

EVA-2082S

The Hydra™ – EV’s plane wave generator

The most critical information in any music signal is found in
the mid and high frequencies. The number of HF devices
used is one measure of whether the size of a sound system
is adequate. Line arrays require a sufficient number of com­pression drivers to balance the coherent energy of the cone
array elements.

In a vertical array of multiple sound sources, it is vital to
maintain minimal distance between HF elements relative to
the radiated wavelength—a challenge with frequencies above
3 kHz (wavelength about 11 cm / 4”). A key component of the
outstanding performance and success of EV line arrays is our
unique Hydra™ plane wave generator, through which the
output of one HF driver is divided into discrete adjacent
paths that arrive with the same amplitude and phase at
the waveguide.

EVA’s unique, multi-driver Hydras use two compression
drivers to feed each waveguide, providing both SPL and
dynamic range for any application and array size.

The Hydra™

EVA-2082S/126 | EVA-2082S/906

Each EVA module is available with either a 90° or 120° horizontal
dispersion pattern and is acoustically designed to work with any other
EVA module.

Two versions are available with 6° vertical dispersion patterns (for long­throw), and may be combined for use as the main building blocks of a
typical line array: 2082S/126 (120° x 6°) and 2082S/906 (90° x 6°).

Mixed-model array configurations allow EVA to precisely address a
wide variety of venues, e.g. EVA-2082S/906 for long-throw with EVA­2082S/920 for near-field coverage. A combination of these modules
provides optimum vertical coverage for any application.

Two versions are available with 20° vertical dispersion patterns (for near­field coverage): 2082S/1220 (120° x 20°) and 2082S/920 (90° x 20°).

EVA-2082S/1220 | EVA-2082S/920

EVA Design Assistant:
EVADA

EVADA helps users quickly determine the type and quantity
of modules required to achieve optimal coverage for any
given venue.

Each full-range EVA module has a sophisticated internal crossover
network and a nominal impedance of 16 ohms, allowing (for example)
an entire four module (eight element) array to be driven by a single
amplifier channel as a 4 ohm load.

Depending on the application, attenuation may be required for certain
elements. As part of its sophisticated internal passive network, each
EVA module enables 3 dB of shading to be applied to one HF ele­ment, if required (top or bottom). The optional EVA-AM Attenuation
Module allows attenuation of the entire module—up to 9 dB in 3 dB
steps—without the need for a dedicated amplifier channel.

For more demanding documentation, EASE data is provided on
the EV website: www.electrovoice.com.

Input Panel

This new input panel was designed from the installer’s perspective and has a range of
innovative, user-friendly features:

HF shading of one element is easily accomplished by simply repositioning •
the HF shading switch card.

The same interface for the HF shading card can be used as an access •
point to test woofers and drivers without any need to dismantle the enclosure.

Phoenix/euro block screw terminals accept up to 10 ga. wire.•
Panel accepts a dual NL4 cover plate or dual gland nut cover for •

weather-protecting connection points. Gland nut cover is included
with PI and FG models.

An internal landing pad for an EVA-AM is included in the input panel.•
Simply install the attenuation module on the input panel and attach the wire
harness to the PC board, then install the panel back onto the loudspeaker,
attaching the included label around the Phoenix terminal block – the input
block is now your power attenuation selector.

NL4 cover plate and EVA-AM sold separately.•

Mounting/Rigging System

EVA has an internal, nearly invisible rigging system.
Modules are connected to one another with an internal
top-to-bottom metal structure that is hidden by the cover
panels. This gives an EVA cluster great aesthetic appeal—
more an architectural element than a loudspeaker system.
The rigging system is designed to carry an array of up to
eight modules with a safety factor of >8:1.

EVA-SG Standard Grid

For typical tilt angles in 3 and 4 module arrays
and pull-up applications in large arrays when
extreme angles are required. Includes one
spreader bar.

EVA-EG Extended Grid

For typical tilt angles in arrays taller than four
modules, or extreme angles in arrays of four
modules or less. Includes one spreader bar.

EVA-GXB (not shown)

Optional second spreader bar for
use when fore-and-aft hang points
are required.

EVA-2082S/906 EVA-2082S/920 EVA-2082S/126 EVA-2082S/1220

Freq. Response* (-3 dB) 60 Hz - 19 kHz 60 Hz - 19 kHz 60 Hz - 19 kHz 60 Hz - 19 kHz

Freq. Range* (-10 dB) 45 Hz - 20 kHz 45 Hz - 20 kHz 45 Hz - 20 kHz 45 Hz - 20 kHz

Rec. Hi-Pass Frequency 50 Hz 50 Hz 50 Hz 50 Hz

Axial Sensitivity**: 104 dB (1 W / 1 m) 104 dB (1 W / 1 m) 104 dB (1 W / 1 m) 104 dB (1 W / 1 m)

Max. Calculated SPL**: 129 dB continuous,

Horizontal Coverage: 90° 90° 120° 120°

Vertical Coverage: 6° 20° 6° 20°

Power Handling: 350 W continuous,

LF Transducer: 2 x EVS2008 8” (203 mm)

HF Transducer: 4 x DH2005 1.25” (32 mm)

Crossover Frequency: 1740 Hz 1740 Hz 1740 Hz 1740 Hz

Nominal Impedance: 16 ohms 16 ohms 16 ohms 16 ohms

Minimum Impedance: 12 ohms 12 ohms 12 ohms 12 ohms

Connectors: 2 x four-contact 10 AWG

Enclosure Material: Plywood with EVCoat™ Plywood with EVCoat™ Plywood with EVCoat™ Plywood with EVCoat™

Grille: 16 ga. galvanneal, powder

Suspension: EVA grid (sold separately) EVA grid (sold separately) EVA grid (sold separately) EVA grid (sold seperately)

Dimensions (H x W x D): 514.4 mm x 596.9 mm x 358.2

Net Weight: 37.1 kg (81.8 lbs) 36.8 kg (81.0 lbs) 37.1 kg (81.8 lbs) 36.8 kg (81.0 lbs)

Shipping Weight: 40.45 kg (89 lbs) 40 kg (88 lbs) 40.45 kg (89 lbs) 40 kg (88 lbs)

* Full space measurement.

135 dB peak

1400 W peak

driver

diaphragm compression driver

Phoenix/euro block style screw
terminals

PI & FG versions include dual
gland nut input panel cover

coated and screened

PI & FG versions - stainless
steel with hydrophobic cloth

mm (20.25” x 23.50” x 14.10”)

** Full space measurement of three elements. SPL adjusted for one meter distance.

129 dB continuous,
135 dB peak

350 W continuous,
1400 W peak

2 x EVS2008 8” (203 mm)
driver

4 x DH2005 1.25” (32 mm)
diaphragm compression driver

2 x four-contact 10 AWG
Phoenix/euro block style screw
terminals

PI & FG versions include dual
gland nut input panel cove

16 ga. galvanneal, powder
coated and screened

PI & FG versions - stainless
steel with hydrophobic cloth

512.2 mm x 596.9 mm x 369.1
mm (20.17” x 23.50” x 14.53”)

129 dB continuous,
135 dB peak

350 W continuous,
1400 W peak

2 x EVS2008 8” (203 mm)
driver

4 x DH2005 1.25” (32 mm)
diaphragm compression driver

2 x four-contact 10 AWG
Phoenix/euro block style screw
terminals

PI & FG versions include dual
gland nut input panel cove

16 ga. galvanneal, powder
coated and screened

PI & FG versions - stainless
steel with hydrophobic cloth

514.4 mm x 596.9 mm x 358.2
mm (20.25” x 23.50” x 14.10”)

129 dB continuous,
135 dB peak

350 W continuous,
1400 W peak

2 x EVS2008 8” (203 mm)
driver

4 x DH2005 1.25” (32 mm)
diaphragm compression driver

2 x four-contact 10 AWG
Phoenix/euro block style screw
terminals

PI & FG versions include dual
gland nut input panel cove

16 ga. galvanneal, powder
coated and screened

PI & FG versions - stainless
steel with hydrophobic cloth

512.2 mm x 596.9 mm x 369.1
mm (20.17” x 23.50” x 14.53”)

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