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Rev B July 2018
Application Guide
E SERIES ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM
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Table of Contents
OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01
SYSTEM ELEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02
COMPLEMENTARY PRODUCTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05
SYSTEM ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 07
APPLICATION EXAMPLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
CONNECTION DIAGRAMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
SERIES SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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QSC ’ S E SERIES ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS ARE DESIGNED FOR SOUND REINFORCEMENT IN LIVE
PERFORMANCE, DANCE MUSIC AND KARAOKE APPLICATIONS. A TOTAL SYSTEM CONSISTS OF HIGH-
PERFORMANCE, COST-EFFECTIVE LOUDSPEAKERS AS WELL AS POWER AMPLIFIERS AND DIGITAL
MIXERS WITH OPTIMIZED SIGNAL PROCESSING PRESETS FOR THE LOUDSPEAKERS. WHILE E SERIES
LOUDSPEAKERS DELIVER EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE WITH ANY HIGH-QUALITY PROFESSIONAL
POWER AMPLIFIER, THE REAL MAGIC HAPPENS WHEN THEY ARE PAIRED WITH THE FINELY TUNED
DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING (DSP) FOUND IN QSC ’ S PLD AND GXD SERIES AMPLIFIER AND IN
™
TOUCHMIX
DIGITAL MIXERS. THE SETTINGS QSC HAS DEVELOPED FOR THESE THREE PLATFORMS
ALLOW FOR PERFORMANCE THAT RIVALS TODAY’ S POWERED LOUDSPEAKERS. THESE SETTINGS
SUPPORT A VARIETY OF APPLICATIONS INCLUDING LIVE SOUND REINFORCEMENT (WITH AND
WITHOUT SUBWOOFERS), STAGE MONITORING, DANCE MUSIC AND KARAOKE.
THIS IS THE E SERIES ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM.
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SYSTEM ELEMENTS
E SERIES LOUDSPEAKERS
E110
The E110 is a compact 8 Ω two-way loudspeaker with a 10-inch, die cast frame woofer with a 2.5-inch voice coil housed in
a multi-purpose enclosure that’s at home in stage monitor or main PA deployment. It incorporates QSC’s Directivity
Matched Transition™ (DMT) design with a wide 85° coverage. When used as a stage monitor, the E110 angles up at a 55°
angle, allowing it to be placed near the performer when used on a crowded stage.
• High output, professional quality sound with 300-watt continuous power rating
• E Series Entertainment System — Advanced digital signal processing tunings and options using QSC GXD
or PLD Series amplifiers or TouchMix
• Rugged tour-grade textured paint
• Foam-lined perforated steel grille
• Suitable as both a main PA and a stage monitor
• U-style yoke and M8 rigging kit available for permanent installation
• Dual-angle pole socket
™
digital mixers
Horizontal for monitor wedge use
or vertical for mains
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E112
The E112 is a trapezoidal 8Ω two-way loudspeaker using a 12-inch die cast aluminum
woofer with a 3-inch voice coil. The 15 mm, 11-ply enclosure provides enough volume to
deliver solid low-frequency extension down to 65 Hz, making it an excellent choice for
applications in which space or budget preclude the use of a subwoofer. The DMT
coverage angle of 85° is ideal for most medium and medium-long throw applications.
• High output, professional quality sound with a 400-watt continuous power rating
• E Series Entertainment System — Advanced digital signal processing tunings and
options using QSC GXD or PLD Series amplifiers or TouchMix
• Rugged tour-grade textured paint
• Foam-lined perforated steel grille
• U-style yoke and M10 rigging kit available for permanent installation
• Dual-angle pole socket
• Durable metal handles
E115
The E115 is a trapezoidal 8Ω two-way loudspeaker using a 15-inch, 500-watt, die cast aluminum
frame woofer with a 3.5-inch voice coil. It is intended for use when high power and authoritative
low end are needed from a full-range loudspeaker. A 2.8” compression driver attached to the 75°
DMT waveguide assures that even distant listeners will be well covered.
™
digital mixers
• High output, professional quality sound with 400-watt continuous power rating
• E Series Entertainment System — Advanced digital signal processing tunings and options
™
using QSC GXD or PLD Series amplifiers or TouchMix
digital mixers
• Rugged tour-grade textured paint
• Foam-lined perforated steel grille
• U-style yoke and M10 rigging kit available for permanent installation
• Dual-angle pole socket
• Durable metal handles
E215
The E215 is a trapezoidal 4Ω high-performance two-way loudspeaker system featuring dual
15-inch 500-watt die-cast aluminum frame woofers, each with a 3.5-inch voice coil. It uses a
frequency-shading topology across both woofers to maximize low-frequency output while
minimizing interference with the HF driver through the crossover transition. Use it when you need
hgh power and extended low end from a single full-range loudspeaker. A 2.8” compression
driver attached to the 75° DMT waveguide assures that even distant listeners will be well
covered.
• High output, professional quality sound with 1000-watt continuous power rating
• E Series Entertainment System—Advanced digital signal processing tunings and options using
™
QSC GXD or PLD amplifiers or TouchMix
digital mixers
• Rugged tour-grade textured paint
• Foam-lined perforated steel grille
• Dual parallel NL4 connectors
• M10 rigging kit available for permanent installation
• Durable metal handles
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E118sw
The E118sw is a 4Ω high-performance direct radiating subwoofer with a single
800-watt 18-inch aluminum frame woofer. It’s designed to produce crushing low
end for live performance with kick drum and bass in the PA or for high-level, highenergy dance music. A threaded M20 pole socket is provided for sub/satellite use
with any of the E Series two-way models. For portable applications, it includes
attachment points for four optional casters. The subwoofer’s 4-ohm impedance
means that a single subwoofer may be optimally powered by a less expensive
amplifier.
• High output, professional quality sound with 800-watt continuous power rating
• E Series Entertainment System—Advanced digital signal processing tunings and
™
options using QSC GXD or PLD amplifiers or TouchMix
digital mixers
• Rugged tour-grade textured paint
• Foam-lined perforated steel grille
• Dual parallel NL4 connectors
• Durable metal handles
• Includes threaded speaker pole
E218sw
The E218sw is a 4Ω high-performance direct radiating dual subwoofer with a two
800-watt 18-inch aluminum frame woofers. It’s designed to produce crushing low
end for live performance with kick drum and bass in the PA or for high-level, highenergy dance music. For portable applications, it includes attachment points for four
optional casters. The subwoofer’s 4-ohm impedance means that a single
subwoofer may be optimally powered by a a wide selection of amplifiers.
• High output, professional quality sound with 1600-watt continuous power rating
• E Series Entertainment System—Advanced digital signal processing tunings
™
and options using QSC GXD or PLD amplifiers or TouchMix
digital mixers
• Rugged tour-grade textured paint
• Foam-lined perforated steel grille
• Dual parallel NL4 connectors
• Durable metal handles
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COMPLEMENTARY PRODUCTS
AMPLIFIERS/MIXERS
GXD Series Amplifiers
The GXD Series features two 2-channel models with built-in
E Series processing settings available. Older GXD amplifiers can
be made current by updating their firmware through the USB port
on the rear panel. The GXD Series amplifiers are ideal for
applications that use only a stereo pair of loudspeakers, with no
subwoofers.
PLD Series Amplifiers
With a range of 4-channel models, the
PLD Series are the go-to amplifiers for
systems that include subwoofers or
multiple channels of loudspeakers and
stage monitors.
TouchMix™ Compact Digital Mixers
Processing presets for optimizing E Series performance are also available in QSC TouchMix™
digital mixers. Even older TouchMix
™
mixers can be made current by updating their firmware.
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Choosing an Amplifier
At QSC, choosing an amplifier capable of delivering 2× the loudspeaker’s continuous power rating is generally recommended.
However, for applications in which the system is used at more moderate levels, an amplifier with less power can be perfectly
acceptable. And for systems where lots of dynamic headroom is desired an amplifier with more power may be used but
caution must be taken not to overpower the drivers.
Amplifier 8Ω Power 4Ω Power
GXD4 400 W 800 W
GXD8 800 W 1200 W
PLD4.2
PLD4.3
PLD4.5
(4 channels) 500 W 700 W
(4 channels) 900 W 1400 W
(4 channels) 1200 W 2000 W
An adequate, economical choice for moderate level uses.
*
Good balance of cost and performance.
**
Best for wide dynamic range and high levels, but may be slightly more power than needed.
***
––
Not recommended.
E110
300 W / 8Ω
E112
400 W / 8Ω
E115
500 W / 8Ω
E215
1000 W / 4Ω
E118sw
800 W / 8Ω
* * * * * *
** ** ** * ** *
** * * * * *
*** ** ** * ** *
— — *** ** *** *
E218sw
1600 W / 4Ω
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SYSTEM ACCESSORIES
KITS / MOUNTS / COVERS
Dual-Angle Pole Socket
A loudspeaker on a stand is a common
application for portable and temporary sound
systems. All too often though, the loudspeaker
axis points over the heads of the audience
and puts acoustic energy on the back wall —
something that can compromise sound
quality. To solve this problem, the E110,
E112, and E115 have dual pole sockets that
allow the loudspeaker cabinet to sit upright on
a stand or tilt downward at a 10-degree angle
to better cover an audience.
Threaded Pole
The 24-inch (610 mm) 35 mm diameter pole
provided with the E118sw subwoofer threads
into the M20 insert on the top of the
subwoofer. The pole can support a single
E110, E112, or E115 loudspeaker in either
the straight or tilt-down position.
Dual-angle pole socket:
0° top; 10° bottom.
The E110, E112 and
E115 all have a dual-angle
pole socket.
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M8 and M10 Eyebolt Kits
The E110 loudspeaker has M8 threaded attachment points for suspending or flying, while the E112, E115, and E215
models have M10 points.
QSC offers two eyebolt kits:
• M8 Kit-A—Six M8 × 1.50 × 35–38 mm forged steel shoulder eyebolts
• M10 Kit-W—Three M10 × 1.50 × 35–38 mm forged steel shoulder eyebolts with washers
Shackles, cables, etc. are not included. Consult a licensed rigger or structural engineer for designing flown
loudspeaker systems.
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Yoke Mount
QSC offers a yoke mount for the E110, E112, and E115 which enables the loudspeaker
to be attached to a ceiling, wall or other structural surface.
The model numbers are:
• E110 Yoke
• E112 Yoke
• E115 Yoke
Subwoofer Caster Kit
For easier transport of the E118sw or E218sw subwoofer, a kit of four 4-inch casters is
available; ask for Caster Kit-L. The casters mount to the t-nuts that are factory installed
on the rear of the subwoofer.
Accessory Covers
Custom-fit padded covers protect your investment and keep your E Series
loudspeakers looking new.
The model numbers are:
• E110 Cover
• E112 Cover
• E115 Cover
• E118 Cover
Please note that the E118 Cover is designed for use with E118sw subwoofers that
have the optional Caster Kit-L installed.
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APPLICATION EXAMPLES
REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS FOR PROS
Small System for Live Performance
This small two-loudspeaker system is suitable for supporting a solo performer or a duo, or even a combo that is small enough
to not require monitors, in a small club, coffeehouse, or similar-sized venue. It consists of two E110 loudspeakers on stands
with power provided by a QSC GXD4 amplifier. A QSC TouchMix-8 digital mixer handles mixing and effects processing.
Selecting the E110 loudspeaker profiles in the GXD4 amplifier provides optimal voicing and protection for the loudspeakers.
NOTE: In a system that uses both a
TouchMix
amplifier, use only the loudspeaker
tunings in the amplifier. In small
venues the E110’s ability to tilt
downward lets the audience – not
the far wall – be the sweet spot.
™
and a GXD or PLD Series
E110 × 2
GXD4
E110 Loudspeaker
Profiles Selected
Main Outs
Inputs
TouchMix-8
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Live System for Full Band
This system employs two E118sw subwoofers with two E112 loudspeakers on top to be the mains. Four E110 boxes serve as
wedge monitors. The monitors and the mains are powered by QSC PLD4.3 power amps. One of the amps handles the four
individual monitor mixes, and the other drives the two subwoofers on paralleled channels A and B and the left and right main
program on channels C and D, respectively.
Mains:
E112 × 2 / E118sw × 2
Aux (Monitor)
Inputs
Main L
Main R
Aux
1–4
Amplifiers
[1] PLD4.3 (Preset F13)
Speaker Profiles
by Channel:
AB E118sw
C E112
D E112
Outs
Main
Outs
TouchMix-16
[2] PLD4.3 (Preset F10)
Speaker Profiles
by Channel:
A E110 (to Monitor)
B E110 (to Monitor)
C E110 (to Monitor)
D E110 (to Monitor)
Monitors:
E110 × 4
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Dance Club Rig
The system covers the dance floor with two flown E115 loudspeakers and two E18sw subwoofers on the floor. A PLD4.5
amplifier using the F13 preset and the E115 and E118sw profiles selected power the system. The DJ’s mixer and mic feed a
QSC TouchMix-8 digital mixer which provides the Main Right and Main Left signals to the power amplifier.
E112 × 2
Main L
Main R
Main Outs
Amplifiers
PLD4.5 (Preset F13)
Speaker Profiles
by Channel:
AB E118sw
C E115
D E115
Inputs
To Mixer
Inputs
E118sw × 2
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Medium-Sized Live Performance System
Small band/combo gigs are a snap with two E112 boxes on stands and two E110s used as wedges. They’re
powered by a GXD8 amplifier on the mains and a GXD4 on the monitors, with the respective E112 and E110 profiles
dialed in.
Aux (Monitor)
Outs
Inputs
Main L
Main R
Aux
1–4
Main
Outs
TouchMix-16
Mains: E112 × 2
Monitors: E110 × 2
Amplifiers
[1] GXD8
Speaker Profiles
by Channel:
A E112
B E112
[2] GXD4 (Preset F10)
Speaker Profiles
by Channel:
A E110 (to Monitor)
B E110 (to Monitor)
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CONNECTION DIAGRAMS
E110, E112, E115, AND E215 INPUT PANEL
E118SW AND E218SW INPUT PANEL
NL4
NL4
Barrier
Strip
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
HPF
LPF
DEEP LPF
E215 only
HF
LF
LF
NL4
NL4
Barrier
Strip
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
LF
LF
E218sw only
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Two Boxes with a 2-Channel Amplifier
Left
Input
Right
NL4
Amplifier
NL4
Amplifier
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
Loudspeaker
2
1
1
2
Loudspeaker
2
NL4
NL4
Top and Sub on a 2-Channel Amplifier
Input
NL4
Amplifier
NL4
Amplifier
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
Cross-wired 1 - 2, 2 - 1
1
1
2
Loudspeaker
2
NL4
1
1
2
NL4
Loudspeaker
2
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Top and Sub on a 2-Channel Amplifier, Using a 4-Conductor Cable
Input
NL4
Amplifier
NL4
Amplifier
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
Cross-wired 1 - 2, 2 - 1
1
1
2
Loudspeaker
2
NL4
1
1
2
NL4
Loudspeaker
2
Stereo Tops and Subs on two 2-Channel Amplifiers
to Left
Satellite
Left
Input
Right
1
to Right
Satellite
NL4
Amplifier
1
2
2
to Left
Subwoofer
1
to Right
Subwoofer
NL4
Amplifier
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
Loudspeaker
2
NL4
Loudspeaker
NL4
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Stereo Tops and Subs on a 4-Channel Amplifier
NL4
Amplifier
NL4
Amplifier
Wiring Option 1:
Two 2-conductor
cables
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
NL4
Loudspeaker
NL4
Loudspeaker
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
Input
Left
Right
Channel A
to Left
Subwoofer
Channel B
to Left
Satellite
Channels C & D
to Right
Subwoofer &
Satellite
Wiring Option 2:
4-conductor
cable
1
NL4
Amplifier
1
2
2
NL4
Amplifier
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
NL4
Loudspeaker
1
1
2
2
Cross-wired 1 - 2, 2 - 1
NL4
Loudspeaker
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Stereo E215 Tops and E218sw Subs on two PLD Series Amplifiers
E215
All cables
NL4
Amplifier
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
NL4
Loudspeaker
E218sw
Input
Left
Right
Input 1
Input 3
Input 1
Input 3
Channel AB
to Left
Satellite
Profile: E215
Channel CD
to Right
Satellite
Profile: E215
Channel AB
to Left
Subwoofer
Profile: E218sw
Channel CD
to Right
Subwoofer
Profile: E218sw
PLD4.3
Preset F4
PLD4.5
Preset F4
NL4
1
Amplifier
1
2
2
E218sw
All cables
1
Loudspeaker
1
2
2
E215
NL4
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SERIES SPECIFICATIONS
E110 E112 E115 E215
Frequency response
(+0 / -6 dB)
Frequency response with QSC
Intrinsic Correction™
(+0 / -6 dB)
Low frequency response
(-10 dB)
Low frequency response with
QSC Intrinsic Correction™
(-10 dB)
Rated noise power / voltage
Impedance
Crossover
Sensitivity @ 1 m
Coverage
Peak SPL @ 1 m
LF driver
HF driver
68 Hz–20 kHz 64 Hz–20 kHz 55 Hz–20 kHz 49 Hz–20 kHz
60 Hz–20 kHz
50 Hz 50 Hz 43 Hz 39 Hz
54 Hz
8Ω 8Ω 8Ω 4Ω
Passive 1.8 kHz Passive 1.8 kHz Passive 1.55 kHz Passive 1.8 kHz
85° conical, DMT 85° conical, DMT 75° conical, DMT 75° conical
Input connectors
Enclosure
Barrier strip, two NL4 Barrier strip, two NL4 Barrier strip, two NL4 Barrier strip, two NL4
Multi-angle plywood with
black texture paint finish. One
top mount handle. Perforated
powder coated steel grille with
foam lining.
Mounting/suspension
Net weight
Shipping weight
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Frequency response (+0 / -6 dB)
Frequency response with QSC Intrinsic Correction™
Low frequency response (-10 dB)
Nine M8 suspension points. Thirteen M10 suspension
(+0 / -6 dB)
Rated noise power / voltage
Impedance
Crossover
Sensitivity @ 1 m
Peak SPL @ 1 m
LF driver
Input connectors
Enclosure
Mounting/suspension
Trapezoidal plywood with
black texture paint finish. Two
side mount handle. Perforated
powder coated steel grille with
foam lining.
Trapezoidal plywood with
black texture paint finish. Two
side mount handle. Perforated
powder coated steel grille with
foam lining.
Nine M10 suspension points.
Trapezoidal plywood with
black texture paint finish. Two
side mount handle. Perforated
powder coated steel grille with
foam lining.
Nine M10 suspension points.
socket.
E118sw E218sw
4Ω 4Ω
Barrier strip, two NL4 Barrier strip, two NL4
Rectangular plywood with black texture paint finish.
Four side mount handles.
Rear panel attachment points for optional
4-inch casters.
Perforated powder coated steel grille with
foam lining.
M20 threaded pole mount socket N/A
Rectangular plywood with black texture paint finish.
Four side mount handles.
Rear panel attachment points for optional
4-inch casters.
Perforated powder coated steel grille with
foam lining.
Net weight
Shipping weight
Dimensions (W × H × D)
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