Electro-voice ZX1 User Manual

Zx1 Series

Loudspeaker

Owner’s Manual

Important Safety Instructions

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.

AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE. NE PAS OUVRIR.

WARNING: CONNECT ONLY TO MAINS SOCKET WITH

PROTECTIVE EARTHING CONNECTION.

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.

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.

7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.

8. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

9. Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, are
placed on this apparatus.

Management of WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment) (applicable in Member States of the European
Union and other European countries with individual national policies on the management of WEEE) The symbol on the
product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as regular household waste, but has to be
disposed through returning it at an Electro-Voice dealer.

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Precautions

• If Zx1 loudspeakers are used outdoors on a sunny day, place the
loudspeakers in a shaded or covered area.

• Do not use Zx1 loudspeakers in an environment where temperatures exceed +40°C (104°F).

• Never expose a Zx1 loudspeaker to rain, water, or high moisture.

• Electro-Voice Zx1 loudspeakers are easily capable of generating sound pressure levels sufficient
to cause permanent hearing damage to anyone within normal coverage distance. Caution
should be taken to avoid prolonged exposure to sound pressure levels exceeding 90 dB.

Table Of Contents

Description .............................................................................................................................................................. 4

System Features..................................................................................................................................................... 4

Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................... 5

Tripod and Floor Monitor Operation .................................................................................................................. 6

Suspending Zx1 Loudspeakers .......................................................................................................................... 8

Rotating the 90° Horn .......................................................................................................................................... 9

Rotating the Logo .................................................................................................................................................. 9

Recommended Configurations ......................................................................................................................... 10

Dimensions ............................................................................................................................................................ 12

Frequency Response Graphs ........................................................................................................................... 13

Zx1 Model Reference Table ...............................................................................................................................13

Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................................14

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Description

Thank you for choosing an Electro-Voice Zx1 passive loudspeaker system. Please take time to consult this manual to
understand all the features built into your Electro-Voice system and fully utilize its performance capabilities.

Only to be expected from Electro-Voice, the Zx1 packs a big-stage punch. Electro-Voice drivers, components, and amplifiers
are legendary—all proven at the highest levels of live performance. Zx1 wraps Electro-Voice technology in a durable, lightweight
cabinet, resulting in the most powerful and versatile compact loudspeaker available today. Match Zx1 with the Zx1-Sub to
create a truly exceptional professional sound system.

System Features

Zx1– 8” Two-Way Powered Loudspeaker

The Zx1 is a compact, powerful and versatile choice for sound reinforcement and stage monitoring applications—lightweight
and durable, with a 800 W amp.

• Extremely Smooth, Wide Frequency Response

• Attractive, Clean Design with Full Grille

• EV8L 8 in High-Output LF Transducer

• DH2005 1” Exit True Compression Driver

• 90° x 50° Coverage Pattern

• Rotatable Horn Design

• Integral Monitor Angle on Enclosure

• 200W Cont., 800 W Peak Power Handling

• High Sensitivity, 123 dB Maximum SPL

• Built-In Pole Mount

• Integral Handle Pocket for Easy Carrying

Zx1-Sub – 12” Passive Subwoofer

Optimized for performance with the Zx1-Sub adds a deep, low-frequency, punch that you can hear and feel.

• 15 mm Plywood Enclosure, Internally Braced, with Textured Paint

• EVS-12S 305 mm (12 in) Woofer for Powerful, Engaging Bass Response

• Pole Mount for Full-Range Systems

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Specifications

Model Zx1-90 Zx1-Sub

Freq. Response (-3dB)1:

Freq. Range (-10dB)1:

Rec. Hipass Frequency: 40 Hz

Axial Sensitivity: 94 dB (1W / 1m) 94 dB

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Max. Measured SPL

Horizontal Coverage: 90° or 50° Omnidirectional

Vertical Coverage: 50° or 90° Omnidirectional

Power Handling: 200 W Cont., 400 W Prog., 800 W Peak 400 W Cont., 800 W Prog., 1600 W Peak

LF Transducer: EV8L, 203 mm (8 in) Driver EVS-12S, 305 mm (12 in) Woofer

HF Transducer: DH2005, 25.4 mm (1”) Exit Compression Driver N/A

Crossover Frequency: 1.7 kHz N/A

Nominal Impedance: 8 Ω 8 Ω

Minimum Impedance: 6 Ω 7.5 Ω

Connectors: Speakon NL4 (2) Speakon NL4 (2)

Enclosure Material: ABS 9-ply 15 mm Plywood, Internally Braced, with

Grille: Polyester Powder Coated 18GA Galvanized Steel 16 GA Steel with Black Powdercoat

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:

60 Hz – 20 kHz 53 Hz – 125 Hz

48 Hz – 20 kHz 42 Hz – 200 Hz

38 Hz

126 dB 127 dB

Textured Paint

Dimensions (H x W x D): 457mm x 282mm x 264mm

(17.98 in x 11.12 in x 10.38 in)

Net Weight: 8.4 kg (18.5 lb) 19.8 kg (43.6 lb)

Shipping Weight: 10.2 kg (22.5 lb) 25.4 kg (56.0 lb)

1. Half-Space Measurement

2. Maximum SPL is measured in 1m using broadband pink noise at rated peak power rating.

400 mm x 444.5 mm x 457.2 mm
(15.75 in x 17.50 in x 18.00 in)

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