Electro-Voice ETX-18SP manual

ETX Powered Loudspeakers ETX-10P, ETX-12P, ETX-15P, ETX-35P, ETX-15SP, and ETX-18SP en | User Manual[...]

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Table of contents 1 Safety 4 2 Description 7 2.1 Quick setup 7 2.2 System features 8 3 System overview 10 3.1 Technical specifications 10 3.2 Dimension drawings 12 3.3 Frequency response graphs 14 4 Operation 17 4.1 Tripod and floor monitor operation 17 4.2 Suspension 21 4.3 Amplifier DSP controls 25 4.4 System status 27 4.5 DSP controls 28 4.5.1 F[...]

Safety Important Safety instructions: ! 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. WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF F[...]

Management of WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) (applicable in Member States of the European Union and other European countries with individual national polices on the management of WEEE). The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as regular household waste, but has to be disposed th[...]

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 regulatio[...]

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[...]

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. 4. Adjust the MASTER VOL knob to the desired volume. System features ETX[...]

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) ▪ Loudspeaker system performance monitoring via integrated LCD and front panel LED ▪ SST design assures precise and cons[...]

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 1 55 Hz – 20 kHz 1 48 Hz – 20 kHz 1 Frequency Range (-10 dB): 65 Hz – 20 kHz 1 43 Hz – 20 kHz 1 40 Hz – 20 kHz 1 Maximum SPL: 134 dB peak 2 135 dB peak 2 135 dB peak 2 Coverage (H x V): 90° x 60° Po[...]

ETX-35P ETX-35P Frequency Response (-3 dB): 48 Hz – 20 kHz 1 Frequency Range (-10 dB): 38 Hz – 20 kHz 1 Maximum SPL: 136 dB peak 2 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[...]

ETX-15SP and ETX-18SP ETX-15SP ETX-18SP Frequency Response (-3 dB): 37 Hz – 150 Hz 1 33 Hz – 150 Hz 1 Frequency Range (-10 dB): 32 Hz – 180 Hz 1 28 Hz – 180 Hz 1 Maximum SPL: 134 dB peak 2 135 dB peak 2 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, [...]

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] Figure 3.2: ETX-12P dimension drawing 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 ] Figure 3.3: ETX-15P dimension drawing 75° 75° B o t t [...]

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 View Front View T op View Figure 3.5: ETX-15SP dimension drawing 550 mm [22 in] 675 mm [27 in] 236 mm [9 in] 166 mm [7 in] 368 mm [14 in] 271mm [1 1 in] 351 mm [14 in] 777 mm [31 in] 910 mm [36 in] Fig[...]

Figure 3.8: ETX-12P frequency response graph: speech, live, and music modes Figure 3.9: ETX-15P frequency response graph: speech, live, and music modes Figure 3.10: ETX-35P frequency response graph: speech, live, and music modes en 15 Electro-Voice User Manual 2014.07 | 04 | F.01U.276.083[...]

Figure 3.11: ETX-15SP frequency response graph: live and music modes Figure 3.12: ETX-18SP frequency response graph: live and music modes ETX Powered Loudspeakers 2014.07 | 04 | F.01U.276.083 User Manual Electro-Voice[...]

Operation Tripod and floor monitor operation Multi-angle pole cup The multi-angle pole cup is used to position the ETX-10P, ETX-12P and ETX-15P loudspeakers for optimal sound coverage. The multi-angle pole cup has two (2) positions 0° and 7.5°. The 0° position points the sound horizontally straight towards the audience. The 7.5° position points[...]

Tripod or pole mount ETX-10P, ETX-12P, and ETX-15P loudspeakers mount on a tripod stand or on a pole above a subwoofer. Mounting a loudspeaker on a tripod stand Figure 4.2: Full-Range models on tripod stand ! Caution! Tripod is not evaluated for safety with this loudspeaker. Check the specifications of the tripod stand to be certain it is capable o[...]

Mounting a loudspeaker on a pole Figure 4.4: Full-Range/sub stack with pole mount ! Caution! Two (2) person lift and placement is recommended for the heavier loudspeakers. Single person lift and placement of heavier loudspeakers could cause injury. To mount a loudspeaker above a subwoofer on a pole , do the following: 1. Place the subwoofer on a le[...]

Figure 4.5: Multi-angle pole cup 0° (left) and multi-angle pole cup 7.5° (right) Floor monitor ETX-10P, ETX-12P, and ETX-15P loudspeakers may be used as a floor monitor by placing the speaker on the integral monitor angle. To set up a loudspeaker as a floor monitor , do the following: 1. Place the loudspeaker on a level stable surface. 2. Safely [...]

Suspension The ETX-10P, ETX-12P, ETX-15P, and ETX-35P enclosures have eight (8) M10 threaded points; six (6) points on top of the enclosure and two (2) points on the bottom. Forged shoulder eyebolts rated for overhead suspension may be used to suspend an individual loudspeaker, such as the EBK-M10 accessory. ! Warning! Suspending any object is pote[...]

Installing the eyebolts To install the eyebolts, do the following: 1. Remove the M10 screws from the suspension points. 2. Replace the M10 screw with the fender washer and eyebolt. Notice! If the eyebolts are removed reinstall the screws. If the screws are not reinstalled air leaks occur in the enclosure, resulting in undesirable performance. ! War[...]

Correct Incorrect Figure 4.9: Eyebolts shown oriented in the plane of pull ! Warning! Never exceed the limitations or maximum recommended working load for Electro-Voice loudspeakers. Disregarding this warning could result in serious injury or death. 5° MAX 5° MAX 5° MAX 5° MAX 30° 90° 90° 50 lb per Suspension Point Figure 4.10: Maximum worki[...]

Correct Figure 4.11: Loudspeaker vertical suspension ETX Powered Loudspeakers 2014.07 | 04 | F.01U.276.083 User Manual Electro-Voice[...]

Amplifier DSP controls The amplifier has a combination of controls and connectors to ensure the most versatile loudspeaker system. Full-Range loudspeaker control and monitoring interface The full-range loudspeaker DSP control menu selections are available for the ETX-10P, ETX-12P, ETX-15P, and ETX-35P. Figure 4.12: Full-Range loudspeaker amplifier [...]

Subwoofer control and monitoring interface The subwoofer DSP control menu selections are available for the ETX-15SP and ETX-18SP. Figure 4.13: Subwoofer amplifier panel 1. LCD – DSP control and monitoring interface. 2. MASTER VOL – Adjusts the sound level. DSP – Scroll through and select the available menu selections. Push and hold the MASTER[...]

System status Normal system status Figure 4.14: Normal system status home screen 1. LOW PASS/HIGH PASS – Displays the high pass or low pass frequency of the system. For full-range models, this indicates the high pass frequency selected. If no subwoofer is used, the display indicates NO SUB. For subwoofer models, this indicates the low pass freque[...]

Output reduction Figure 4.16: System protect Under certain circumstances, the amplifier protects itself and reduces the output gain in order prevent shutdown in adverse conditions. This may occur when the mains voltage is very low or high, or when the ambient temperature is very high. The system returns to its original output if the adverse conditi[...]

Full-Range loudspeaker DSP control menu The full-range loudspeaker DSP control menu selections are available for the ETX-10P, ETX-12P, ETX-15P, and ETX-35P loudspeakers. EXIT Menu The Exit menu is used to return to the home screen. Notice! The display returns to the home screen after two (2) minutes of inactivity. FUNCTION Menu The Function menu is[...]

SUBWOOFER Menu The Subwoofer menu is used to select a high pass frequency for use with a subwoofer or a matched subwoofer. Available options for this selection are: OFF, 80Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz, 150Hz, ETX-15SP, and ETX-18SP. The high passes are 24 dB/octave Linkwitz/Riley crossovers. The 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 120 Hz, and 150 Hz choices are generic high pass s[...]

LIMIT – turns the LED off under normal operation. The LED brief blinking indicates the power amplifier is operated at its limits. Short-term blinking is not critical because the integrated limiter keeps distortion under control. Constant lighting of the LED indicates the sound is negatively affected. Reducing the output volume is strongly recomme[...]

RESET FACTORY SETTTINGS Menu The Reset Factory Settings menu is used to reset the loudspeaker to original factory settings. Available options for this selection are: NO or YES. The default selection is NO . To reset the system to original factory settings , do the following: 1. From the DSP menu, select RESET FACTORY SETTINGS . The restore factory [...]

2. Select CARDIOID . The CARDIOID (REAR)… message appears. 3. Select YES . The location is set to cardioid. For more information, see Subwoofer cardioid array, page 39 . LOW PASS Menu The Low Pass menu is used to select low pass frequency for proper summation with a full-range loudspeaker. Available options for this selection are: 80 Hz, 100 Hz, [...]

POLARITY Menu The Polarity menu is used to change the polarity of the subwoofer system. Available options for this selection are: NORMAL and REVERSE. ▪ NORMAL – A positive signal into the subwoofer produces a positive sound pressure. (Default) ▪ REVERSE – A positive signal into the subwoofer produces a negative sound pressure. Notice! If on[...]

MENU LOCK Menu The Menu Lock menu is designed to prevent users from inadvertently changing settings. Available options for this selection are: ON or OFF. The default is OFF . To turn menu lock on , do the following: 1. From the DSP menu, scroll to MENU LOCK . 2. Select ON . The Menu lock out message appears. 3. Select YES . The menu lock feature is[...]

Recommended configurations Daisy-chaining full-range systems V ocal Microphone Notice! The direction of the arrow indicates the signal path. Location: Tripod Function: Speech Subwoofer: Off Table 4.1: DSP settings loudspeaker on a tripod For more information see, Full-Range loudspeaker DSP control menu, page 29 . 4.6 4.6.1 ETX Powered Loudspeakers [...]

Using full-range systems as monitors V ocal Microphone Instrument Notice! The direction of the arrow indicates the signal path. Location: Monitor Function: Live Subwoofer: Off Table 4.2: DSP settings loudspeaker as a monitor For more information see, Full-Range loudspeaker DSP control menu, page 29 . 4.6.2 en 37 Electro-Voice User Manual 2014.07 | [...]

Stacking full-range systems with subwoofers Mixer ETX-12P ETX-18SP Notice! The direction of the arrow indicates the signal path. ETX-12P Location: Tripod Function: Live Subwoofer: ETX-18SP ETX-18SP Location: Normal Function: Live High Pass: ETX-12P Table 4.3: DSP settings loudspeaker and subwoofer stacked 4.6.3 ETX Powered Loudspeakers 2014.07 | 04[...]

For more information, see Full-Range loudspeaker DSP control menu, page 29 and Subwoofer DSP control menu, page 32 . Subwoofer cardioid array Subwoofer cardioid array The ETX-15SP and ETX-18SP subwoofers have cardioid array processing originally developed for Electro-Voice concert subwoofer systems. Cardioid subwoofer arrays can be used to direct t[...]

Figure 4.18: Cardioid physical alignment Cardioid option A: Either two (2) ETX-15SP or two (2) ETX-18SP subwoofers orientated vertically. Direct the top subwoofer towards the audience and the bottom subwoofer away from the audience (Rejection direction). Cardioid option B: Either three (3) ETX-15SP or three (3) ETX-18SP subwoofers orientated vertic[...]

Removing the subwoofer caster wheels The ETX-15SP and ETX-18SP subwoofers have caster wheels attached for easy transportation in portable applications. The caster wheels are removable for a permanent installation. To remove the subwoofer caster wheels , do the following: 1. Remove the 16 M6 screws, 16 washers, and four (4) casters on the rear of th[...]

Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause(s) Action 1. No Sound Amplifier Connect a known working test loudspeaker to the amplifier outputs. If there is no sound, verify all the electronics are on, the signal routing is correct, the source is active; the volume is turned up, etc. Correct/repair/replace as necessary. If there is sound, the problem is w[...]

Problem Possible Cause(s) Action Incorrect gain structure or source input (mixing console/preamp) is overdriven Verify level controls of the source are properly structured by using the VU meter indicator on the LCD screen. If the VU meter bar is solid or the system indicates LIMIT, the input or source level is too high. Fore more information, see S[...]

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