Electro-voice TX1122, TX1152FM, TOUR X, TX1181, TX2152 Manual

Tour X Series

Loudspeaker

Owner’s Manual

TX1122

TX1152

TX2152

TX1181

TX2181

TX1122FM

TX1152FM

Electro-Voice® Tour X Owner’s Manual

Important Safety Instructions

1.Read these instructions.

2.Keep these instructions.

3.Heed all warnings.

4.Follow all instructions.

5.Do not use this apparatus near water.

6.Clean only with a dry cloth.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

The asterisk within an equilateral triangle is intended to inform the user to necessary installation or removal instructions regarding equipment or hardware use relating to the system.

Tour X Series Owner’s Manual

Thank you for choosing the Electro-Voice® Tour X series loudspeaker system. Please take time to consult this manual so that you can understand all the features built into your EV system and fully utilize all its performance capabilities.

Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions............................................................................................................................................	1
Tour X Series Owner’s Manual.........................................................................................................................................	1
Safety First ...........................................................................................................................................................................	2
Description ...........................................................................................................................................................................	3
General System Features..................................................................................................................................................	3
Suspending TX1122, TX1152, and TX2152...............................................................................................................	3
Rotating the Horn on TX1152 and TX2152.................................................................................................................	7
Rotating the Logo................................................................................................................................................................	8
TX-W1 Wheel Kit for TX1181 and TX2181.................................................................................................................	9
Specifications....................................................................................................................................................................	10
Recommended Configurations.....................................................................................................................................	12
Notes...................................................................................................................................................................................	14

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Safety First

Suspension: The Electro-Voice® TX1122, TX1152, and TX2152 have threaded points that can be used for suspension. Please consult pages 3-6 on properly suspending Tour X models prior to installation.

WARNING: Suspending any object is potentially dangerous and should only be attempted by individuals who have a thorough knowledge of the tech-

niques and regulations of suspending objects overhead. Electro-Voice® strongly recommends that Tour X speakers be suspended taking into ac-

count all current national, federal, state and local regulations. It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that all loudspeakers are safely installed in accordance with all such regulations. If Tour X loudspeakers are suspended, Electro-Voice® strongly recommends that the system be inspected at least once a year. If any sign of weakness or damage is detected, remedial action should be taken immediately. Any hardware used to suspend a Tour X loudspeaker that is not associated with Electro-Voice® is the responsibility of others.

Stand Mount: The Electro-Voice® TX1122 and TX1152 include 1-3/8” stand mounts for use with tripod stands. Check the specifications of the speaker stand to be certain it is capable of supporting the weight of the speaker. Place the speaker stand on a flat, stable surface and be sure to fully extend the legs of the stand. Do not try to make the stand “taller” and compromise its structural integrity. Do not attempt to suspend more than one speaker on a stand designed for a single speaker. Unless you are confident that you can safely handle lifting the weight of the speaker onto the stand, ask another person to help you place it. Route cables and position the stand so that performers, production crew and audience members will not trip over the stand or cables and pull the speaker system over. Secure the cables with wire ties or tape whenever possible.

Ground Stack: The Electro-Voice® TX2152 can be vertically stacked on a TX2181 to elevate the horn above the audience. Unless you can safely lift the weight of the loudspeaker on to the ground stack, have another person to help you place it. The ground stack should be placed on a solid, level surface. When using subs on a surface that is hard or slick, take precautions to prevent the stacks from “walking”. When using a ground stack in windy outdoor conditions, when the surface is slippery, or when in adverse conditions, Electro-Voice® recommends using a ratchet strap to secure the speakers.

Hearing Exposure: Electro-Voice® Tour X loudspeakers are capable of producing sound pressure levels sufficient to produce permanent hearing damage. Caution should be taken to avoid prolonged exposure to sound pressure levels exceeding 90 dB.

Moisture: Electro-Voice® does not recommend using Tour X loudspeakers in the rain or in high moisture environments without protection.

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Description

The Electro-Voice® Tour X professional loudspeakers are a unique and highly-functional package of pro audio performance, versatility and aesthetics. Many of the design features are taken from EV’s many years of experience in designing transducers and loudspeaker systems for high quality concert touring applications. The TX1122, TX1152, and TX2152 are multipurpose full-range loudspeakers that are equally suited for portable and fixed installation applications. The TX1181 and TX2181 subwoofers are designed for low frequency reinforcement of the full-range loudspeakers. The TX1122FM and TX1152FM are purpose-built vertical floor monitors with (patent pending) Signal Synchronized Transducers (SSTTM) for small to medium sized stages.

General System Features

·Low distortion, high excursion SMX and EVS woofers

·DH3 and ND2 compression drivers mated to Constant DirectivityTM horns

·Lightweight and durable enclosures with EVCoatTM

·High strength, 16GA steel “backbone” design grilles with rotatable logos

·High order crossovers with equalization and HF protection

·Dual NL4 input connectors

·Multi grip handles

·High sensitivity and power handling

·(6) 3/8” threaded points for eyebolt suspension (TX1122, TX1152, and TX2152 only)

·Signal Synchronized TransducersTM (TX1122FM and TX1152FM only)

Suspending TX1122, TX1152, and TX2152

The TX1122, TX1152, and TX2152 enclosures have (6) 3/8” threaded points; (3) points on the top of the enclosure and (3) points on the bottom (Figure 1). Forged shoulder eyebolts that are rated for overhead suspension may be used to suspend an individual loudspeaker, such as the EBK-1 accessory.

Top Suspension

Points

	Top Suspension	Bottom Suspension
	Points
		Points

Bottom Suspension

Points

Figure 1a:	Figure 1b:
TourX Suspension Points	TourX Suspension Points
(Right-Top View)	(Left-Bottom View)

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Suspending TX1122, TX1152, and TX2152 (cont’)

Prior to use, inspect the suspension point(s) and associated hardware for any cracks, deformations, broken welds, corrosion, missing or damaged components which could reduce the suspension point(s) strength. Replace any damaged hardware. Never exceed the limitations or maximum recommended load intended for the suspension point(s). As an added safety measure, it is suggested that the user install an extra suspension point back to the building structural supports. This redundant safety point should have as little slack as possible (less than one inch is preferable). Prior to each use, inspect the loudspeaker enclosures for any cracks, deformations, missing or damaged components, which could reduce enclosure strength. Replace any loudspeaker systems that are damaged or missing hardware.

To install the eyebolts, remove the 3/8” screw in the desired locations and replace with the fender washer and eyebolt (Figure 2). If the eyebolts are removed, reinstall the screw; otherwise air leaks will occur in the enclosure, resulting in undesirable performance.

Figure 2a:	Figure 2b:
Removing the 3/8” Screws from	Installing the Fender Washers and
the Loudspeaker	Eyebolts to the Loudspeaker

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