Touchboards ETX-10P, ETX-12P, ETX-15P, ETX-35P, ETX-15SP User Manual

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ETX Powered Loudspeakers

ETX-10P, ETX-12P, ETX-15P, ETX-35P, ETX-15SP, and ETX-18SP

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Table of contents

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1.1 Important Safety Instructions 4

1.2 Suspension 5

1.3 Notices 5

1.4 FCC Information 6

1.5 Precautions 6

2.1 Quick setup 7

2.2 System features 8

3.1 Technical specifications 10

3.2 Dimension drawings 12

3.3 Frequency response graphs 14

4.1 Tripod and floor monitor operation 16

4.2 Suspension 20

4.3 Amplifier DSP controls 24

4.4 System status 26

4.5 DSP controls 27

4.5.1 Full-Range loudspeaker DSP control menu 28

4.5.2 Subwoofer DSP control menu 31

4.6 Recommended configurations 35

4.6.1 Daisy-chaining full-range systems 35

4.6.2 Using full-range systems as monitors 36

4.6.3 Stacking full-range systems with subwoofers 37

4.6.4 Subwoofer cardioid array 38

4.7 Removing the subwoofer caster wheels 40

Safety 4

Description 7

System overview 10

Operation 16

Troubleshooting 41

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1.1

Safety

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OVEREXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE, NE PAS OUVRIR. WARNING: THE MAINS PLUG OR AC INLET IS USED AS A DISCONNECT DEVICE. THE DISCONNECT DEVICE SHALL REMAIN READILY OPERABLE. WARNING: CONNECT ONLY TO MAINS SOCKET WITH PROTECTIVE EARTHING CONNECTION. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) AS THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

The lightening flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be 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.

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.

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.

10. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

11. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

12. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

13. Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

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14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. To completely disconnect AC power from this apparatus, the power supply cord must be unplugged.

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1.2

Suspension

Warning!

Suspending any object is potentially dangerous and should only be attempted by individuals

who have a thorough knowledge of the techniques and regulations of suspending objects

overhead. Electro-Voice strongly recommends all loudspeakers be suspended taking into

account all current national, federal, state, and local laws and regulations. It is the

responsibility of the installer to ensure all loudspeakers are safely installed in accordance

with all such requirements. When loudspeakers are suspended, Electro-Voice strongly

recommends the system be inspected at least once per year or as laws and regulations

require. If any sign of weakness or damage is detected, remedial action should be taken

immediately. The user is responsible for making sure the wall, ceiling, or structure is capable

of supporting all objects suspended overhead. Any hardware used to suspend a loudspeaker

not associated with Electro-Voice is the responsibility of others.

Warning!

Do not suspend this product in any other manner than explicitly described in this manual, or

Electro-Voice installation guides. Suspending any object (loudspeaker) is potentially

dangerous and should only be done by individuals with thorough knowledge of techniques,

materials, and regulations for suspending objects overhead. Electro-Voice loudspeakers can

only be suspended using accessories and hardware described in Electro-Voice manuals and

installation guides. Do NOT use handles to suspend the loudspeaker. Handles on Electro-

Voice loudspeakers are intended to only be used for temporary transport by people. Items,

such as fiber rope, wire rope, cables, or other types of materials cannot be used to

suspend loudspeaker from the handles. Any hardware used to suspend a loudspeaker not

associated with Electro-Voice is the responsibility of others.

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Notices

Old electrical and electronic appliances

Electrical or electronic devices that are no longer serviceable must be collected separately and sent for environmentally compatible recycling (in accordance with the European Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive). To dispose of old electrical or electronic devices, you should use the return and collection systems put in place in the country concerned.

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1.4

FCC Information

IMPORTANT: Do not modify this unit! Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the

manufacturer could void the user’s authority, granted by the FCC, to operate the equipment.

Notice!

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,

uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is

no guarantee interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by

one or more of the following measures:

▪ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ▪ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ▪ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

▪ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.

1.5

Precautions

If an Electro-Voice loudspeaker is used outdoors on a sunny day, place the loudspeaker in a shaded or covered area. The loudspeaker amplifiers have protection circuits that temporarily shut the loudspeaker off when extremely high temperatures are reached. This can happen on hot days when the loudspeaker is in direct sunlight.

Do not use Electro-Voice loudspeakers in an environment where temperatures are below 0°C (32°F) or exceed +40°C (104°F).

Never expose an Electro-Voice loudspeaker to rain, water, or high moisture.

Electro-Voice 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.

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2.1

Description

Thank you for choosing an Electro-Voice powered loudspeaker system. Please take time to consult the manual to understand all the features built into your EV system and fully utilize its performance capabilities. The ETX Powered Loudspeakers are a high-end wood loudspeaker family; consisting of the ETX-10P, ETX-12P, ETX-15P, ETX-35P, ETX-15SP, and ETX-18SP. Features professional fit and finish, durable, high power systems offers easy portability. The integrated LCD screen allows access to multiple DSP (Digital Signal Processing) settings and system status. ETX Powered Loudspeakers offer the best-in class sound through design, innovation, amplification, and DSP inspired by EV's legendary engineering team.

Quick setup

The ETX Powered Loudspeakers from Electro-Voice are fully integrated audio systems with carefully matched electronics and transducers. These products make it easy to set up a high quality system quickly with a minimum amount of cables and external electronics.

Full-Range loudspeaker

Models: ETX-10P, ETX-12P, ETX-15P, and ETX-35P To set up a full-range loudspeaker, do the following:

Step Illustration

1. Connect the AC power cord from a grounded line receptacle to the MAINS IN.

2. Connect the XLR or TRS cable from an audio source to INPUT 1 or INPUT 2.

3. Adjust the input gain to (infinity).

4. Switch POWER to ON.

5. From the DSP home screen, increase the input gain to the desired signal level.

6. Adjust the MASTER VOL knob to the desired volume.

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Subwoofer

Models: ETX-15SP and ETX-18SP To set up a subwoofer, do the following:

Step Illustration

1. Connect the AC power cord from a grounded line receptacle to the MAINS IN.

2. Connect the XLR or TRS cable from an audio source to INPUT 1 or INPUT 2.

3. Switch POWER to ON.

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4. Adjust the MASTER VOL knob to the desired volume.

System features

ETX Powered Loudspeakers from Electro-Voice build upon the legacy and heritage of EV , to deliver the most advanced powered loudspeaker products for portable and permanent applications. The output, response and coverage pattern of EV transducers are all optimized via the breakthrough design approach known as SST (Signal Synchronized Transducers), combined with state-of-the-art on-board DSP which is accessed via an easy-to-use single-knob interface. EV designed and manufactured transducers include SMX woofer technology using composite cone materials, flux stabilizing rings, and thermal management. This transducer yields lower distortion, smooth response and high SPL. The high-efficiency DH3-B compression driver has a convex diaphragm driving a coherent phase device extending frequency response to 20 kHz. The ETX Powered Loudspeaker family features three (3) twoway loudspeakers (10-inch, 12-inch and 15-inch with a 1.5-inch titanium compression driver), a single three-way loudspeaker, and subwoofers with 15-inch and 18-inch drivers. ETX Powered Loudspeakers combine EV-engineered intelligent DSP, high-powered amplifiers and high-efficiency transducers to deliver that legendary EV sound and performance.

ETX-10P—10-inch two-way powered loudspeaker system

▪ 2000 W amplifier and 134 dB peak SPL ▪ Single-knob DSP includes presets for multiple configurations and top+sub combinations

(performance style, locations, and space)

▪ Loudspeaker system performance monitoring via integrated LCD and front panel LED ▪ SST design assures precise and consistent coverage ▪ Designed for floor, stacked, or tilt pole mount (0 or 7.5 degrees) for portable or

permanent installation (Eight (8) M10 threaded suspension points)

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ETX-12P—12-inch two-way powered loudspeaker system

▪ 2000 W amplifier and 135 dB peak SPL ▪ Single-knob DSP includes presets for multiple configurations and top+sub combinations

(performance style, locations, and space)

permanent installation (Eight (8) M10 threaded suspension points)

ETX-15P—15-inch two-way powered loudspeaker system

▪ 2000 W amplifier and 135 dB peak SPL ▪ Single-knob DSP includes presets for multiple configurations and top+sub combinations

(performance style, locations, and space)

permanent installation (Eight (8) M10 threaded suspension points)

ETX-35P—15-inch three-way powered loudspeaker system

▪ 2000 W amplifier and 136 dB SPL ▪ Single-knob DSP includes presets for multiple configurations and top+sub combinations

(performance style, locations, and space)

▪ Loudspeaker system performance monitoring via integrated LCD and front panel LED ▪ Features three high-sensitivity transducers, for high output sound which is optimized for

precise coverage and low distortion

▪ Designed for floor, stacked, or a combo pole cup (insert and threaded) for portable or

permanent installation (Eight (8) M10 threaded suspension points)

ETX-15SP—15-inch powered subwoofer loudspeaker system

▪ 1800 W amplifier and 134 dB peak SPL ▪ Single-knob DSP includes presets for multiple configurations and top+sub combinations

(performance style, locations, and space)

▪ Loudspeaker system performance monitoring via integrated LCD and front panel LED ▪ Includes DSP preset for true cardioid performance ▪ Enclosure includes removable casters and a combo pole cup (insert and threaded) for

use with the two-way models

ETX-18SP—18-inch powered subwoofer loudspeaker system

▪ 1800 W amplifier and 135 dB peak ▪ Single-knob DSP includes presets for multiple configurations and top+sub combinations

(performance style, locations, and space)

use with the two-way models

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3.1

System overview

Technical specifications

ETX-10P, ETX-12P, and ETX-15P

ETX-10P ETX-12P ETX-15P

Frequency Response (-3 dB): 85 Hz – 20 kHz

Frequency Range (-10 dB): 65 Hz – 20 kHz

Maximum SPL: 134 dB peak

Coverage (H x V): 90° x 60°

Power Rating: 2000 W

LF Transducer: SMX2100 254 mm

(10 in)

HF Transducer: DH3-B 1.25-in titanium compression driver

Crossover Frequency: 1700 Hz 1600 Hz 1500 Hz

Connectors: (2) XLR/TRS combo jack and (1) XLR link output

Enclosure: 18 mm, 13-ply birch plywood with EVCoat

55 Hz – 20 kHz148 Hz – 20 kHz

43 Hz – 20 kHz140 Hz – 20 kHz

135 dB peak

SMX2120 300 mm (12 in)

135 dB peak

SMX2150 380 mm (15 in)

Grille: 16AWG steel with powdercoat

Suspension: (8) M10 suspension points

Dimensions (H x W x D): 526 mm x 330 mm

x 365 mm (21 in x 13 in x 14 in)

613 mm x 381 mm x 400 mm (24 in x 15 in x

691 mm x 431 mm x 447 mm (27 in x 17 in x 18 in)

16 in)

Net Weight: 20.3 kg (44.8 lb) 23.6 kg (52.0 lb) 27.7 kg (61.1 lb)

Shipping Weight: 22.9 kg (50.5 lb) 26.8 kg (59.1 lb) 31.5 kg (69.5 lb)

Power Consumption: 100 – 240 V~, 50 – 60 Hz, 1.6 – 0.8 A

Full space measurement using the music DSP preset.

Maximum SPL is measured at 1 m using broadband pink noise at maximum output.

Current rating is 1/8 power.

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ETX-35P

Frequency Response (-3 dB): 48 Hz – 20 kHz

Frequency Range (-10 dB): 38 Hz – 20 kHz

Maximum SPL: 136 dB peak

Coverage (H x V): 60° x 40°

Power Rating: 2000 W

LF Transducer: SMX2151 380 mm (15 in)

MB Transducer: EVS-6C 6.5-in mid-bass driver

HF Transducer: DH3-B 1.25-in titanium compression driver

Crossover Frequency: 700 Hz, 2900 Hz

Connectors: (2) XLR/TRS combo jack and (1) XLR link output

Enclosure: 18 mm, 13-ply birch plywood with EVCoat

Grille: 16AWG steel with powdercoat

Suspension: (8) M10 suspension points

Dimensions (H x W x D): 1023 mm x 469 mm x 426 mm (40 in x 18 in x 17 in)

Net Weight: 38.2 kg (84.2 lb)

Shipping Weight: 42.8 kg (94.4 lb)

Power Consumption: 100 – 240 V~, 50 – 60 Hz, 1.6 – 0.8 A

Full space measurement using the music DSP preset.

Maximum SPL is measured at 1 m using broadband pink noise at maximum output.

Current rating is 1/8 power.

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330 mm

[13 in]

40°

526 mm

[21 in]

236 mm

[9 in]

191 mm

[8 in]

166 mm

[7 in]

261 mm

[10 in]

365 mm

[14 in]

137 mm

[5 in]

Left View

Front View

Right View

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ETX-15SP and ETX-18SP

ETX-15SP ETX-18SP

Frequency Response (-3 dB): 37 Hz – 150 Hz

Frequency Range (-10 dB): 32 Hz – 180 Hz

Maximum SPL: 134 dB peak

Power Rating: 1800 W

LF Transducer: DVX3159A 380 mm (15 in) DVX3180A 457 mm (18 in)

Low Pass Frequency: Adjustable: 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 120 Hz, 150 Hz

Connectors: (2) XLR/TRS Combo Jack and (2) XLR link Output

Enclosure: 18 mm, 13-ply birch plywood with EVCoat

33 Hz – 150 Hz1

28 Hz – 180 Hz

135 dB peak

Grille: 16AWG steel with powdercoat

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Dimensions (H x W x D): 471 mm x 576 mm x 825 mm

(19 in x 23 in x 32 in)

Dimensions (H x W x D):

without casters

471 mm x 576 mm x 692 mm (19 in x 23 in x 27 in)

550 mm x 675 mm x 910 mm (22 in x 27 in x 36 in)

550 mm x 675 mm x 777 mm (22 in x 27 in x 31 in)

Net Weight: 41.7 kg (91.9 lb) 51.8 kg (114.2 lb)

Shipping Weight: 46.8 kg (103.2 lb) 58.9 kg (129.9 lb)

Power Consumption: 100 – 240 V~, 50 – 60 Hz, 1.6 – 0.8 A

Half space measurement using the music DSP preset and 150 Hz low pass.

Maximum SPL is measured at 1 m using broadband pink noise at maximum amplifier output.

Current rating is 1/8 power.

Dimension drawings

Figure 3.1: ETX-10P dimension drawing

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40°

613 mm

[24 in]

381 mm

[15 in]

304 mm

[12 in]

225 mm

[9 in]

166 mm

[7 in]

400 mm

[16 in]

236 mm

[9 in]

159 mm

[6 in]

40°

431 mm

[17 in]

691 mm

[27 in]

224 mm

[9 in]

342 mm

[13 in]

236 mm

[9 in ]

447 mm

[18 in]

161 mm

[6 in]

Bottom View

166 mm

[7 in ]

75° 75°

Bottom View

Right ViewFront View

Left View

469 mm

[18 in]

1023mm

[40 in]

236 mm

[9 in]

182 mm

[7 in]

166 mm

[7 in]

508 mm

[20 in]

213 mm

[8 in]

426 mm

[17 in]

Figure 3.2: ETX-12P dimension drawing

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Figure 3.3: ETX-15P dimension drawing

Figure 3.4: ETX-35P dimension drawing

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471 mm

[19 in]

576 mm

[23 in]

236 mm

[9 in]

333 mm

[13 in]

166 mm

[7 in]

232 mm

[9 in ]

351 mm

[14 in]

692 mm

[27 in]

825 mm

[32 in]

Left View

Right ViewFront View

Top View

550 mm

[22 in]

675 mm

[27 in]

236 mm

[9 in]

166 mm

[7 in]

368 mm

[14 in]

271mm

[11 in]

351 mm

[14 in]

777 mm

[31 in]

910 mm

[36 in]

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Figure 3.5: ETX-15SP dimension drawing

Figure 3.6: ETX-18SP dimension drawing

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Frequency response graphs

Figure 3.7: ETX-10P frequency response graph: speech, live, and music modes

Figure 3.8: ETX-12P frequency response graph: speech, live, and music modes

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