Electro-Voice ZX5-60 User Manual

Zx5-60

15-InchTwo-Way Passive

60° x 60°, 600W

Loudspeaker System

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) Power Handling

•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 Black or White

•Passive/Biamp Selectable

•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:

Freq. Response1 (-3 dB):	58 Hz - 18 kHz
Freq. Range1 (-10 dB):	39 Hz - 20 kHz
Rec. Hipass Frequency:	36 Hz
Axial Sensitivity:	98 dB (1W/1m)
Max Calculated SPL:	132 dB
Horizontal Coverage:	60°
Vertical Coverage:	60°
Rated System Power:	600W Continuous, 2400W Peak
LF Power Handling:	500W Continuous, 2000W Peak
HF Power Handling:	40W Continuous, 160W Peak
LF Transducer:	DVX3150, 15in (300mm) Driver
HF Transducer:	ND2, 1in. (25.4mm) exit Neodymium
	Compression Driver
Crossover Frequency:	1.5 kHz
Nominal Impedance:	8 Ohms
Minimum Impedance:	6.5 Ohms
Connectors:	Neutrik Speakon NL4
Enclosure Material:	Polypropylene Structural Foam
Suspension:	Enclosure has locations for 5 Single-
	Stud Attatchment Plates and 10 Forged
	Steel Eyebolts - 2 on Top, 2 on Bottom,
	2 on Side, and 4 on Rear of Enclosure
Grille:	Polyester Powder Coated, 16GA
	Galvanized Steel
Environmental Spec:	IEC 529 IP24 / IP44 (PI Version)
Dim (H x W x D):	27.26" x 17.57" x 16.16"
	(692mm x 446mm x 411mm)
Net Weight:	49 lbs (22.2 kg)
Shipping Weight:	57.4 lbs (26.0 kg)

1 Half Space measurement.

Zx5-60 Full Range Loudspeaker

Frequency Response & Impedance:

Horizontal Off Axis Frequency Response:

110					316
100					100
90					Impedance (Ohms)
Sensitivity(dB)
80				Passive Mode, Half Space	10
				Biamp Mode, Half Space
70				Impedance	3.16
20	50	100	1000	10000	20000

Frequency (Hz)

Beamwidth:

Vertical Off Axis Frequency Response

(Up):

Directivity:

Vertical Off Axis Frequency Response

(Down):

Block Diagram (Biamp):

Block Diagram (Passive):