Electro-Voice ZX5-60 User Manual

Key Features:

• DVX3150 15” LF Transducer with Forced Air
Cooling

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

• 60° x 60° Coverage Pattern

• 600W Continuous (2400W) PowerHandling

• High Sensitivity , 132 dB Maximum SPL

• Adjustable Monitor Angle (45° or 55°)

• 3 Anchor Plates for Single Stud Fittings and
10 Integral Suspension Points

• Available in Blac k or White

• Passive/Biamp Selectable

Zx5-60

15-Inch Two-Way Passive

60° x 60°, 600W

Loudspeaker System

• Full Line of Accessories

General Description:

The Electro-Voice® Zx5 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 DVX3150 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 Zx5 incredibly durable.
The enclosure geometry elements have been carefully designed to
provide maximum rigidity and bass response. By design the Zx5 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 long­throw and cluster applications, 90° x 50° coverage for wider coverage
or shorter distances.

The Zx5 is equipped with three anchor plates for rigging with single
stud-fittings, along with two more possible anchor plate attachment
points on the bottom. For permanent suspension or attaching
brackets, the Zx5 also has two M8 inserts on the top and bottom,
two under the handle, and four on the back of the enclosure, for a
total of 10. All versions are available in black or white.

Technical Specifications:

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Zx5-60 Full Range Loudspeaker

Frequency Response & Impedance:

110

100

90

Sensitivity (dB)

80

70

20 50 100 1000 10000 20000

Frequency (Hz)

Passiv e Mode, Half Space

Biamp Mode , Half Space

Impedance

Beamwidth:

Horizontal Off Axis Frequency Response:

316

100

Impedance (Ohms )

10

3.16

Vertical Off Axis Frequency Response
(Up):

Directivity:

Block Diagram (Biamp):

Vertical Off Axis Frequency Response
(Down):

Block Diagram (Passive):

Engineering Data Sheet

Horizontal 1/3 Octave Polars:

Vertical 1/3 Octave Polars:

Dimension Drawings:

Top View

Front View

Bottom View

Right View Rear ViewLeft View

CAUTION

This Zx5 Loudspeaker should be suspended overhead only in accordance with the procedures and limitations specified in the

Zx5 Users Manual

authorized rigging professional and in compliance with local, state, and federal overhead suspension ordinances.

Zx5 Part Numbers

• 301523-001 - Zx5-90B, 90° x 50° Horn, Black Finish

• 301523-002 - Zx5-90W, 90° x 50° Horn, White Finish

• 301523-003 - Zx5-60B, 60° x 60° Horn, Black Finish

• 301523-004 - Zx5-60W, 60° x 60° Horn, White Finish

• 301523-005 - Zx5-90PI, 90° x 50° Horn, Black Finish, Weather Resistant

• 301523-006 - Zx5-60PI, 60° x 60° Horn, Black Finish, Weather Resistant

and possible manual update notices. This system should be suspended with certified rigging hardware by an

Performance Match

• 301576-001 SbA760, 120V 15” Powered Subwoofer,760W

• D170258 CP2200, 120V Power Amplifier, 2 x 800W

• D170312 CP3000S, 120V Power Amplifier, 2 x 1100W

Accessories

• 301626-001 MB5-B, Wall/Ceiling Mounting Bracket (Black)

• 301626-002 MB5-W, Wall/Ceiling Mounting Bracket (White)

• 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)

• 301813-001 HDC-5, Heavy-Duty Stackable Cover, Black

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

800/392-3497 Fax: [phone]

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

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

Other International locations. For customer orders, contact Customer Service at:

+ 1 952 884-4051 Fax: + 1 952 736-4212

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

800/685-2606

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

Specifications subject to change without notice.