Electro-Voice FRi-2082 User Manual

General Product Description

Two-way full-range passive system in a unique slant sided
enclosure. Includes dual 8-inch woofers and a 1/25 mm
voice coil compression driver on a 100º x 100º
constant-directivity horn. Cloth coverable steel grille.

FRi-2082

Speaker System

FRi

SPEAKER

Applications

The FRi-2082 uses EV’s exclusive RMD™(Ring-Mode
Decoupling) to provide outstanding vocal clarity and
intelligibility in a cost-effective two-way system.The
versatile, compact enclosure features a low profile cabinet
design with integral suspension points and a U-bracket
(included) to allow horizontal or vertical mounting.The
100º x 100º horn pattern allows broad coverage for near
field applications. Five year warranty.

Speaker Description

SYSTEMS

Applications include:

Stadiums Arenas
Houses of Worship Discos
Live Music Clubs Gymnasiums

Part Number FRi-2082-BLK

LF Section & Components Dual 8-inch woofers in vented enclosure

HF Section & Components Compression driver with 1-inch titanium diaphragm on a constant-directivity horn

System Configuration Two-way, Full range

Powering Configuration Passive

Recommended High-Pass
Frequency (12 dB/octave min.) 50 Hz

Cabinet Type (shape) Low profile slant design

Enclosure Materials 13-ply plywood

Finish Black Acrylic

Connectors One barrier strip

Suspension Hardware (2) 3/8-16 threaded mounting/suspension points, 1 per side

Grille Powder-coated perforated 18GA steel

Options WH-white acrylic finish

UN-unfinished

FRi-2082

Speaker System

Speaker Characteristics

Frequency Response (passive)

-3 dB 70-20,000 Hz

-10 dB 55-16,000 Hz

Axial Sensitivity

(SPL/1 W/1 m) Passive 93 dB

Impedance 8 ohms
Power Handling

Long-term (EIA) 200 watts
Short-term peak 800 watts

Calculated Maximum Output SPL

Peak 122 dB
Long Term 116 dB

Nominal Coverage Angle

Horizontal (-6 dB) 100º
Vertical (-6 dB) 100º

Dimensions

Height 8.75 in. (222 mm)
Width 24.50 in. (62 mm)
Depth 14.0 in. (356 mm)

Weights

Net Weight 40.0 lb (18.2 kg)
Shipping Weight 52.0 lb (23.6 kg)

Architects’ and Engineers’ Specifications

The two-way full range loudspeaker system shall
incorporate dual 8-inch LF transducers and a 1”/25 mm
voice coil HF compression driver.

The LF driver shall be mounted in a vented enclosure
tuned for optimum low-frequency response.The HF driver
shall be loaded on constant-directivity horn with a nominal
coverage pattern of 100º (h) x 100º (v). An internal passive
filter network shall provide acoustical crossover and system
equalization.

System frequency response shall be 55 Hz to 16 kHz
measured on axis.The loudspeaker shall produce a sound
pressure level (SPL) of 93 dB on axis at 1 meter with a
power input of 1 watt, and shall be capable of producing a
full-power peak output of 122 dB on axis at 1 meter. It
shall handle 200 watts of amplifier power long-term (EIA
Standard), and shall have a nominal impedance of 8 ohms.

The loudspeaker enclosure shall be 5-sided. It shall be
constructed of 13 ply void-free cross-grain-laminated
plywood and shall employ extensive internal bracing. It
shall be finished in black acrylic paint. Input connectors shall
be two at 1 terminal barrier strips. A total of two 3/8-16
threaded mounting/suspension points shall be provided,
(with a U-bracket, one per side). The front of the
loudspeaker shall be cloth coverable with a powder-coated
perforated 18 GA steel grille.

The two-way full range loudspeaker shall be the
Electro-Voice model FRi-2082.

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Top View Front View

Front View

(with grille removed)

USA 12000 Portland Ave South, Burnsville, MN 55337, Phone: [phone], FAX: [phone]
Canada 705 Progress Avenue, Unit 46, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada, M1H2X1, Phone: [phone], FAX: [phone]
Germany Hirschberger Ring 45, D94315, Straubing, Germany, Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]
France Parc de Courcerin, Allee Lech Walesa, Lognes, 77185 Marne La Vallee, France, Phone: [phone], FAX: [phone]
Australia Unit 23, Block C, Slough Business Park, Slough Avenue, Silverwater, N.S.W. 2128, Australia, Phone: [phone], FAX: [phone]
Hong Kong Unit E & F, 21/F, Luk Hop Industrial Bldg., 8 Luk Hop St., San PO Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Phone: [phone], FAX: [phone]
Japan 5-3-8 Funabashi, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan 156-0055, Phone: [phone], FAX: [phone]
Singapore 3015A Ubi Rd 1, 05-10, Kampong Ubi Industrial Estate, Singapore 408705, Phone: [phone], FAX: [phone]
Mexico Av. Parque Chapultepec #66-201, Col. El. Parque Edo. Mex. 53390, Phone: [phone], FAX: [phone]
UK 4, The Willows Centre, Willow Lane, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 4NX, UK, Phone: [phone], FAX: [phone]
Africa, Mid-East 12000 Portland Ave South, Burnsville, MN 55337, Phone: [phone], FAX: [phone]
Latin America 12000 Portland Ave South, Burnsville, MN 55337, Phone: [phone], FAX: [phone]

(with grille)

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Back View

Bottom View

For customer orders, contact the Customer Service department at

For warranty repair or service information, contact the Service

For technical assistance, contact Technical Support at (866)-78AUDIO

Please refer to the Engineering Data Sheet for warranty information.

Specifications subject to change without notice.

U.S.A. and Canada only.

800/392-3497 Fax: [phone]

Repair department at 800/685-2606