Electro-Voice ZX3-90 User Manual

Key Features:

DVX3121 12” LF Transducer with Forced Air •
Cooling

ND2 2” Voice Coil, 1” Exit Neodymium •
Compression Driver

90° x 50° Coverage Pattern•
600W Continuous (2400W Peak) Power •

Handling
High Sensitivity, 131 dB Maximum SPL•
Adjustable Monitor Angle (45° or 55°)•
2 Anchor Plates for Single Stud Fittings and •

7 Integral Suspension Points
Available in Black or White•
Passive/Biamp Selectable•
Full Line of Accessories•

ZX3-90

12-inch Two-Way Passive

90° x 50°, 600W

Loudspeaker System

General Description: Technical Specifications:

The Electro-Voice® Zx3 is the new standard of no compromise audio
performance and versatility in a simple to use, compact package.

At its heart are the transducers. First is the DVX3121 high performance
low frequency transducer. EV used advanced computer aided design
techniques to create forced air, directional voice coil cooling for high
power and efficiency. Finite element analysis was used to optimize the
suspension and magnetic structure for long, linear travel to provide low
distortion and greater LF extension. These features and details, such
as forged magnetic components and special materials, provide reli­ability with a 500W power rating in a lightweight transducer. Next is the
ND2, a 2-inch voice coil compression driver based on neodymium motor
structure to allow for maximum output while reducing size and weight to
a minimum. Its precision phasing plug and titanium diaphragm provide
better HF performance, while the integral heatsink provides cooling for
high power output.

The high tech enclosure uses injection-molded high-impact polypropyl­ene structural foam to make the Zx3 incredibly durable. The enclosure
geometry elements have been carefully designed to provide maximum
rigidity and bass response. By design the Zx3 is also a perfect solution
for stage monitors by allowing two angles (45° or 55°) without any ad­ditional accessories.

Two coverage patterns are available; 60° x 60° coverage for long-throw
and cluster applications, 90° x 50° coverage for wider coverage or shorter
distances.

The Zx3 is equipped with two anchor plates for rigging with single stud­fittings, along with two more possible anchor plate attachment points on
the bottom. For permanent suspension or attaching brackets, the Zx3
also has two M8 inserts on the top and bottom, two under the handle,
and one on the back of the enclosure, for a total of 7. All versions are
available in black or white.

Preliminary

Freq. Response1 (-3 dB): 58 Hz - 15 kHz

Freq. Range

Rec. Hipass Frequency: 50 Hz

Max. Calculated SPL: 131 dB

Horizontal Coverage: 90°

Power Handling (Passive): 600W Continuous, 2400W Peak

LF Power Handling (Biamp): 500W Continuous, 2000W Peak

HF Power Handling (Biamp): 40W Continuous, 160W Peak

Crossover Frequency: 2 kHz

Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms

Minimum Impedance: 6.2 Ohms

Dimensions (H x W x D): 613mm x 397mm x 362mm

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Half Space Measurement.

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(-10 dB): 48 Hz - 20 kHz

1

Axial Sensitivity

Vertical Coverage: 50°

LF Transducer: DVX3121, 12 in (305mm) Driver

HF Transducer: ND2, 1 in (25.4mm) exit Neodymium

Connectors: (2) Neutrik Speakon NL4’s

Enclosure Material: Polypropylene Structural Foam

Suspension: Enclosure has locations for 4 Single-Stud

Net Weight: 19.8 kg (43.7 lbs)

Shipping Weight: 22.1 kg (48.6 lbs)

: 97 dB (1W/1m)

Compression Driver

Attachment Plates and 10 Forged Steel
Eyebolts - 2 on Top, 2 on Bottom, 2 on
Side, and 1 on Rear of Enclosure

Grille: Polyester Powder Coated, 16GA

Galvanized Steel, with Rotatable Logo

(24.14” x 15.64” x 14.26”)

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Horizontal Vertical

Freque ncy (Hz)

-6dB Beamwidth (degrees)

Dimension Drawings:

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Frequency (Hz)

Sensitivity (dB)

Impedance (Ohms)

Passive Mode, Half Space
Impe danc e

Frequency Response & Impedance:

Top View

Front View

Block Diagram (Passive):

Bottom View

Beamwidth:

Right View

Zx3 Part Numbers

PRD000117-001 Zx3-90B, 90° x 50° Horn, Black•
PRD000117-002 Zx3-90W, 90° x 50° Horn, White•
PRD000117-003 Zx3-60B, 60° x 60° Horn, Black•
PRD000117-004 Zx3-60W, 60° x 60° Horn, White•
PRD000117-005 Zx3-90PI-B, 90° x 50° Horn, Black, Weather Resistant•
PRD000117-006 Zx3-90PI-W, 90° x 50° Horn, White, Weather Resistant•
PRD000117-007 Zx3-60PI-B, 60° x 60° Horn, Black, Weather Resistant•

PRD000117-008 Zx3-60PI-W, 60° x 60° Horn, White, Weather Resistant•

Performance Match

301576-001 SbA760, 120V Single 15” Powered Sub, 760W•
D170312 CP3000S, 120V Power Amplifier, 2 x 1100W•
D170258 CP2200, 120V Power Amplifier, 2 x 800W•

Block Diagram (Biamp):

Electro-Voice

12000 Portland Avenue South, Burnsville, MN 55337
Phone: [phone], Fax: [phone]

www.electrovoice.com

© Bosch Communications Systems 12/2007

Part Number LIT000170 Rev 1

®

Accessories

301625-001 CB5-B, Array Bracket Kit (Black)•
301625-002 CB5-W, Array Bracket Kit (White)•
301634-000 EBK-3, Forged M8 Eyebolt Kit, Set of Three•
301633-000 SSK-1, Single-Stud Rigging Kit, Set of Three•
ASY000032-001 MB3-B, Wall/Ceiling Mount Bracket (Black)•
ASY000032-002 MB3-W, Wall/Ceiling Mount Bracket (White)•
ASY000031-001 HDC-3, Heavy-Duty Stackable Cover (Black)•

Preliminary

KIT000023-001 TMK-ZX3, Truss-Mount Kit, Includes VSA-1, •
TCA-1, and HA-3 (Black)

CAUTION

This Zx3 Loudspeaker should be suspended overhead only in ac­cordance with the procedures and limitations specified in the Zx3

Users Manual and possible manual update notices. This system

should be suspended with certified rigging hardware by an autho-

rized rigging professional and in compliance with local, state, and

Europe, Africa, and Middle East only. For customer orders, contact Customer Service at:

Other Internatonal locations. For customer orders, Contact Customer Service at:

For warranty repair or service information, contact the Service Repair department at:

federal overhead suspension ordinances.

U.S.A. and Canada only. For customer orders, contact Customer Service at:

800/392-3497 Fax: [phone]

+ 49 9421-706 0 Fax: + 49 9421-706 265

+ 1 952 884-4051 Fax: + 1 952 887-9212

800/685-2606

For technical assistance, contact Technical Support at: 866/78AUDIO

Specifications subject to change without notice.