Table of Contents
Product Description ................................................................................. 1
Product Feature Identification .................................................................. 1
Packing List ............................................................................................. 2
Step-by-Step Installation and Wiring ........................................................ 3
Step 1: Mount the Bracket ................................................................. 3
Step 2: Install the Safety Line ............................................................ 3
Step 3: Wire the Speaker .................................................................. 4
Step 4: Mount the Speaker to the Bracket ......................................... 4
For Corner Mounting ................................................................... 4
For Midwall Mounting .................................................................. 5
Mounting through a Suspended Ceiling Grid............................... 6
Floor Mounting ............................................................................ 6
Step 5: Test System Operation.......................................................... 6
Safety Agency Compliance ...................................................................... 7
Maintenance ............................................................................................ 7
Appendix A: Warranty Statement ............................................................. 7
Appendix B: Installation Examples........................................................... 8
Characteristics of all Subwoofers ...................................................... 9
Appendix C: Painting Process ............................................................... 10
Appendix D: Troubleshooting ................................................................. 11
Appendix E: Technical Specifiations ...................................................... 12
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Electro-Voice®
EVID 12.1P User Manual
Product Description
The 12.1P is a self contained, powered 12" subwoofer providing over
300 watts continuous output to the speaker. The 12.1P makes the
addition of a subwoofer to a EVID system very easy and efficient. Since
the unit is self-powered, the full range satellite speakers can be powered
independently from the subwoofer and optimized for the installation.
The 12.1P features a high performance, variable, 12-dB/octave
crossover and a full range line level output along with a high pass line
level output on the rear panel. The unit can be mounted in a variety of
configurations with the bracket hardware supplied.
Product Feature Identification
The 12.1P subwoofer comes with a dual-mode mounting bracket that
enables the unit to be easily mounted at either a wall/wall (corner) or on
a wall/ceiling (midwall) junction. The included forged steel eyebolt
provides the installer a solid attachment point for a safety line. When
properly anchored and supported, the 12.1P subwoofer may also be
safely installed protruding just 2 3/4" down through a standard suspended ceiling grid. See installation instructions.
Dual-mode
mounting
bracket
Acoustic
ports
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EV
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Figure 1: EVIDTM 12.1P Features
(Front)
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Safety line
attachment
eyebolt
Amplifier
panel
Figure 2: EVIDTM 12.1P Features
(Rear)
Bracket clip
mounting
points
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Illustrated in Figure 3 are the major
components of the EVIDTM 12.1P
subwoofer amplifier.
A. Variable Crossover Control
B. High Pass XLR Line Level Output
C. Full Range XLR Line Level Output
D. Power Switch
E. AC Line Cord Connector
Packing List
C
B
D
E
Figure 3: EVIDTM 12.1P
Amplifer Panel
A
Below is a list of parts included with
the EVIDTM 12.1P subwoofer. The
parts are illustrated in Figure 4.
A. EVIDTM 12.1P
B. Wall/Corner Mounting Bracket
C. (4) Rubber Mounting Feet
D. (2) Speaker Mounting Clips
E. Eyebolt
F. Right Angle Power Cord
G. Owners Manual
H. Warranty Card
Figure 4: EVIDTM 12.1P Packing List
A
C
D
E
G
B
F
H
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Step-by-Step Installation & Wiring
Step 1: Mount the Bracket
The mounting bracket can be installed two ways (see Figures 5 and 6),
allowing optimal configurations for installations. Leave 1.5" of space
between the bracket and the ceiling when installing in a corner! Attach
the bracket to the wall with suitable fasteners screwed into structural
members in the wall. Remember: It is the installers responsibility to
insure that the structure can safely support the load.
Use a
mimimum of
four screws
Wall
Bracket
Stud
Figure 5: Corner Installation
(Top View)
Wall
Ceiling Bracket
Stud
Use a
mimimum of
four screws
Figure 6: Midwall Installation
Joist
(Side View)
plate
To p
Stud
Wall
Step 2: Install the Safety Line
Using accepted safe rigging practices, secure one end of a suitable
safety line (use cable, not chain, which will rattle) to a strong, secure
point above the speaker, a point that can withstand the shock of the
falling speaker. This is especially important in public spaces constructed
with light gauge steel studs. Do not attach the safety line to the bracket!
The safety line should prevent the speaker from falling if the bracket
tears loose from the wall. Secure the other end to the eyebolt that is fully
threaded into the enclosure.
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