Electro-voice Evid C4.2, Evid C8.2HC, Evid C8.2, Evid C10.1, Evid C8.2LP User Manual

EVID Ceiling Speaker Systems

EVID C4.2 | EVID C8.2 | EVID C8.2LP | EVID C8.2HC | EVID C10.1

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Table of contents

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2.1 Important Features 5

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3.1 Model Summary 6

3.2 Packing List 7

3.3 Product Feature Identification 8

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4.1 Step 1 — Cut the Hole 11

4.2 Step 2 — Install C-Ring and/or Tile Rails 11

4.3 Step 3 — Attach Wiring to the Terminal Connector 12

4.4 Step 4 — Secure the Cable to the Speaker 14

4.5 Step 5 — Mount the Speaker into the Ceiling 15

4.6 Step 6 — Connect an Auxiliary Support Line 15

4.7 Step 7 — Adjust Tap Selector 16

4.8 Step 8 — Attach the Grille 16

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7.1 Appendix A — Painting the Speaker 21

7.2 Appendix B — System Design Guide 21

7.2.1 Selecting and Positioning Ceiling Loudspeakers 21

7.2.2 Ceiling Systems: Size vs. Coverage 22

7.2.3 Use of Subwoofers 23

Safety 4

Welcome 5

System overview 6

Installation and Wiring 10

Troubleshooting 18

Technical data 19

Appendices 21

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Safety

Caution!

The seismic tab (auxiliary support ring) is not intended for primary suspension of the

loudspeaker. The seismic tab should only be used as a secondary safety point.

Caution!

Ceiling mount speaker’s safety cable

The safety cable should be installed with a minimum of 3-inches (76.2 mm) of slack.

Notice!

ATTENTION: UL SAFETY LISTING

All EVID ceiling speaker models are listed under UL standard UL1480 as a signaling speaker.

All models are also suitable for use in air handling spaces per UL2043.

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2.1

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing EVID Ceiling Series loudspeakers. Read through this manual to
familiarize yourself with features, applications, and precautions before you use these
products.
EVID Ceiling Series loudspeakers use innovative design and materials to provide premium-level
performance in a flush-mount ceiling format. Four models comprise the EVID Ceiling Series:
the C4.2 with a 4-inch LF driver and a 0.75-inch, titanium coated tweeter with waveguide; the
C8.2 with an 8-inch LF driver and a 1-inch titanium-coated tweeter with waveguide; the
C8.2HC with a fully waveguide loaded 8-inch LF driver and a 1-inch titanium coated tweeter;
and the EVID C10.1 , a true ceiling-mounted subwoofer designed to augment and extend the
full-range model’s low-frequency response.

Important Features

▪ Matches acoustically to the EVID surface-mount speaker line
▪ Model for model, has superior performance to competing brands
▪ Comes with both 70V/100V or 8-ohm operation standard on every model
▪ Includes all installation accessories commonly needed for most jobs

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3.1

System overview

Model Summary

EVID C4.2

Perfect for conventional rooms. It has excellent bandwidth in an esthetically very unobtrusive
installation profile. Its compact design fits in tight areas. Its 4-inch woofer and waveguide­coupled, titanium-coated dome tweeter give smooth, wide frequency response. The enclosure
is ported and tuned to provide surprising bass response in such a compact package. Features
an easy 3-point mounting system for quick installations.

EVID C8.2

The C8.2 has a specially tuned enclosure and 8-inch woofer to provide amazing bass response.
The 1-inch waveguide-coupled tweeter gives smooth controlled coverage out to 20 kHz.
Perfect for installations where a flush-mount design is desired but demand for high-quality
audio exists. Features a 4-point mounting system to make installations fast and easy.

EVID C8.2LP

The C8.2LP is the same as the C8.2 but in a low-profile installation package. Ideal for tight
ceiling spaces.

EVID C8.2HC

The EVID C8.2HC is ideal for high ceilings and reverberant “problem” rooms. Its exclusive
ported, waveguide-coupled, 8-inch driver provides excellent intelligibility and definition. The

8.2HC’s patent pending design provides great coverage control throughout the voice range
and above. No other ceiling speaker system provides the combination of excellent pattern
control, wide bandwidth, high power handling, and compact design like the C8.2HC.

EVID C10.1

The C10.1 packs a 10-inch subwoofer in a tuned high performance enclosure to give amazing
low frequency performance down to 45 Hz! It is one of the few quick-mount ceiling TRUE
subwoofers available. Flexible installation and powerful low-end performance make it the ideal
mate to any EVID ceiling model.

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Packing List

Item Quantity Part

A 2 Speaker system

B 4 Tile rails

C 2 C-ring support

D 2 Grille

E 1 Owner’s manual

F 4 Support ring screws

G 2 Terminal connector

H 1 Service center card

I 1 Cutout template

J 2 Paint shield

Figure 1: EVID packing list

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Product Feature Identification

Figure 2: Bottom of speaker Figure 3: Top of speaker

Item Description Item Description

1 Steel back can 6 Removable input terminal connector

2 Mounting screws 7 Seismic tab (auxiliary support ring)

3 Tap selector 8 Strain relief fitting

4 Grille safety tether hole 9 Terminal cover plate

5 Rotating mounting tabs 10 Grille safety tether

EVID Ceiling Series Systems (sold in pairs)

Model Part No Description

EVID C4.2 4" coaxial speaker with horn-loaded, Ti-coated tweeter

EVID C8.2 8" coaxial speaker with horn-loaded, Ti-coated tweeter

EVID C8.2LP Same as C8.2 above except with low-profile backcan

EVID C8.2HC 8" waveguide-coupled coaxial speaker with horn-loaded, Ti-coated tweeter

EVID C10.1 10" High performance subwoofer

EVID Series Ceiling Mount Speaker Accessories

Model Part No. Description

RR-42-B Rough-in plate for new construction involving the EVID C4.2 (package of 4)

RR-82 Rough-in plate for new construction involving the EVID C8.2 and C8.2LP (package

of 4)

RR-810 Rough-in plate for new construction involving the EVID C8.2HC and C10.1 (package

of 4)

RPK-42 Rough-in package for new construction involving the C4.2 speaker only (package of

2)

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