Electro-Voice Speaker manual

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    Xds Xds Xds Xds Xds X-Array™ Double X-Array™ Double X-Array™ Double X-Array™ Double X-Array™ Double Subwoofer System Subwoofer System Subwoofer System Subwoofer System Subwoofer System • • • • • Unprecedented acoustic output Unprecedented acoustic output Unprecedented acoustic output Unprecedented acoustic output Unprecedented a[...]

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    Xds Double Subwoofer System Xds Double Subwoofer System 2 cone, suspension geometry and materials, enclosure geometry and materials, absorp- tive materials, etc. The result is a dramatic improvement in clarity and with a much more neutral sound (a lack of coloration) with the loudspeaker system maintaining its sonic integrity from the very-lowest s[...]

  • Page 3

    Xds Double Subwoofer System Xds Double Subwoofer System 3 the X-Array ™ loudspeaker systems. Digi- tal parameter settings for both controllers are available upon request. Electrical Connection and System Wiring T wo paralleled Neutrik 8-pin Speakon ® con- nectors are used for electrical connection to the Xds loudspeakers with the following pin a[...]

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    Xds Double Subwoofer System Xds Double Subwoofer System 4 Xds Double Subwoofer System Limited W arranty Electro-V oice products are guaranteed against malfunction due to defects in ma- terials or workmanship for a specified pe- riod, as noted in the individual product- line statement(s) below , or in the individual product data sheet or owner ’ s[...]

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    Xds Double Subwoofer System Xds Double Subwoofer System 5 V ertical Horizontal 5 dB per division Xds Double Subwoofer System Figure 1 — Polar Response The directional response of the Xds was measured in an anechoic environment at a distance of 6.1 m (20 ft.) using 1/3-octave-filtered pink noise with a full spherical measurement system. The polar [...]

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    Xds Double Subwoofer System Xds Double Subwoofer System 6 Figure 2 — Frequency Response The frequency response of the Xds was mea- sured on axis in the far field in an anechoic environment using a swept sine-wave sig- nal. The Klark T eknik DN8000 digital elec- tronic unit was used to provide the neces- sary crossover filters, equalization and ti[...]

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    Xds Double Subwoofer System Xds Double Subwoofer System 7 Figure 5 — Distortion Distortion for the Xds was measured on axis in the far field in an anechoic environment with an input signal that would result in a sound pressure level of 1 15 dB at one meter . The Klark T eknik DN8000 digital electronic unit was used to provide the necessary cross-[...]

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    Xds Double Subwoofer System Xds Double Subwoofer System 8 600 Cecil Street, Buchanan, MI 49107 616/695-6831, 616/695-1304 Fax Specifications Frequency Response (measur ed in far field, with and without crossover and equalization, calculated to one meter on axis, swept sine wave, one watt into system - 2.00 V at 70 Hz, anechoic environment; see Figu[...]