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E9 

Fig. 1: E9 loudspeaker

The E9 loudspeaker is a full range, two way bass-reflex enclosure which
is fitted with a single 12" LF driver passively connected to a 2" HF
compression driver. This is coupled to a vertically asymmetrical 90° x
50° CD horn. The asymmetry of the HF horn means that the E9 has a
vertical coverage pattern with a downward tilt. The actual vertical
dispersion is 20° above and 30° below the cabinet axis.

The E9 cabinet is constructed from marine plywood and has an impact
resistant paint finish. The front of the loudspeaker cabinet is fitted with a
rigid metal grill covered with a replaceable acoustically transparent
foam. The cabinet top plate has an integral handle and four M10
threaded inserts for mounting brackets and rigging. The L shaped metal
plate at the bottom of the cabinet also incorporates a handle, four M10
threaded inserts and a socket to accept a loudspeaker stand.

NOTICE:

Only operate E9 loudspeakers with a correctly configured d&b
amplifier, otherwise there is a risk of damaging the loudspeaker
components.

Connections

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

passive

crossover

Fig. 2: Connector wiring

The E9 cabinet is fitted with a pair of EP5 connectors. All pins of both
connectors are wired in parallel. The E9 uses the pin assignments 1/2.
Pins 3/4 and 5 are designated to d&b active subwoofers. 

Using one connector as the input, the second connector allows for direct
connection to additional cabinets.

The E9 can be supplied with NL4 output connectors as an option using
the pin assignment 1+/1–. Pins 2+/2– are designated to d&b active
subwoofers. 

Pin equivalents of EP5 and NL4 connectors are listed in the table below.

EP5

1

2

3

4

5 (SenseDrive SUB)

NL4

1+

1-

2+

2-

n.a.

E9 Manual 

(3.1 EN)

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Summary of Contents for E9

Page 1: ...E9 Manual 3 1 EN ...

Page 2: ...9 Manual Version 3 1 EN 03 2008 D2071 E 03 Copyright 2008 by d b audiotechnik GmbH all rights reserved Keep this manual with the product or in a safe place so that it is available for future reference When reselling this product hand over this manual to the new customer If you supply d b products please draw the attention of your customers to this manual Enclose the relevant manuals with the syste...

Page 3: ...he accessories as detailed in our specific Mounting instructions or in our Flying system and rigging manuals Ensure that all additional hardware fixings and fasteners used for installation or mobile deployment are of an appropriate size and load safety factor Pay attention to the manufacturers instructions and to the relevant safety guidelines Regularly check the loudspeaker housings and accessori...

Page 4: ...L shaped metal plate at the bottom of the cabinet also incorporates a handle four M10 threaded inserts and a socket to accept a loudspeaker stand NOTICE Only operate E9 loudspeakers with a correctly configured d b amplifier otherwise there is a risk of damaging the loudspeaker components Connections 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 passive crossover Fig 2 Connector wiring The E9 cabinet is fitted with a pair o...

Page 5: ...15 20 25 30 20 100 1k 10k 20k Fig 3 Frequency response of HFA circuit In HFA mode High Frequency Attenuation the HF response of the E9 is rolled off The HFA circuit provides a natural balanced frequency response when a unit is placed close to listeners in near field or delay use High frequency attenuation begins gradually at 1 kHz dropping by approximately 3 dB at 10 kHz This roll off mimics the d...

Page 6: ...rs BX switch and indicator When the E9 is used with the passive E15 BX subwoofer i e E9 and E15 BX are linked to the same amplifier output the BX switch should be selected The LF level boosted by the bass extension cabinet is then attenuated by 3 dB thereby increasing headroom at bass frequencies SUB CUT and BX both selected Selecting the CUT and BX switches activates a lowpass filter The module n...

Page 7: ...e field with P1200A 128 dB SPLmax peak pink noise test signal with crest factor of 4 Input level 100 dB SPL 1 m 13 dBu E9 loudspeaker Nominal impedance 8 ohms Power handling capacity RMS peak 10 ms 200 800 W Nominal dispersion angle horizontal 90 vertical 20 30 Components 12 driver 2 compression driver Connections 2 x EP5 Pin assignments 1 2 optional 2 x NL4 Pin assignments 1 1 Weight 26 kg 57 lb ...

Page 8: ... all applicable amendments A detailed declaration is available on request and can be ordered from d b or downloaded from the d b website at www dbaudio com WEEE Declaration Disposal Electrical and electronic equipment must be disposed of separately from normal waste at the end of its operational lifetime Please dispose of this product according to the respective national regulations or contractual...

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