DeltaMax
TM
DME-2181 Loudspeaker System
DeltaMax
TM
DME-2181 Loudspeaker System
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Amplifier Requirements
The DME-2181 contains two woofers which
are separately accessed via the 4-pin input
connector. There are two ways the drivers
may be wired:
1. Each driver may be connected to its own
separate amplifier channel. The
recommended power rating is 600-1,200
watts per channel into 8 ohms. The ampli-
fier channels must be identical, having the
same voltage gain and power rating.
2. The two drivers may be paralleled to one
amplifier channel. The speakers should be
paralleled at the amplifier, not at the cabi-
net. The recommended power rating is 1,200-
2,400 watts into 4 ohms.
DME-2181 speakers may be paralleled only
with other DME-2181 speakers if the am-
plifier is capable of delivering full power at
the lower impedances. The use of amplifi-
ers with lower power ratings is acceptable;
however, the full-power capabilities of the
DME speakers will not be realized. The use
of amplifiers with significantly higher power
ratings will generate maximum dynamic
range and fidelity, but care must be utilized
for longer duration signals, as mechanical
and thermal damage are possible in the sys-
tem. See owner’s manuals on various con-
trollers for appropriate settings.
Field Replacement
The DME-2181 was designed for expedient
field service. Removing the woofer bolts al-
lows the woofer to be easily removed. A
woofer failure will require replacement of
the entire driver.
The following replacement parts are avail-
able from the EVI Audio Service in
Straubing, Germany:
LF: Complete woofer: EV Part No. 818-2389.
Architects' and Engineers'
Specifications
The loudspeaker system shall be a low-fre-
quency system with performance controlled
by the processors listed in this engineering
data sheet. The loudspeaker system shall
have two 18-inch low-frequency woofers.
Each woofer shall have an 8-ohm, 4-inch-
diameter voice coil constructed of aluminum
wire, and which shall be capable of handling
a 600-watt shaped pink-noise signal with a
6-dB crest factor for eight hours (as per
ANSI/EIA RS-426A). The loudspeaker sys-
tem shall have a sensitivity of 99.5 dB (1 watt
at 1 meter).
The loudspeaker system shall have an en-
closure constructed of 18-mm, 13-ply birch
plywood and shall have powder coated steel
grille.
The loudspeaker dimensions shall be 919 mm
(36.2 inches) high, by 577 mm (22.7 inches)
wide and 764 mm (30.1 inches) deep and
shall weigh 75 kg (165 lb).
The loudspeaker system shall be the
Electro-Voice DME-2181.
Limited Warranty
Electro-Voice products are guaranteed
against malfunction due to defects in mate-
rials or workmanship for a specified period,
as noted in the individual product-line
statement(s) below, or in the individual prod-
uct data sheet or owner’s manual, beginning
with the date of original purchase. If such
malfunction occurs during the specified pe-
riod, the product will be repaired or replaced
(at our option) without charge. The product
will be returned to the customer prepaid.
Ex-
clusions and Limitations:
The Limited
Warranty does not apply to: (a) exterior fin-
ish or appearance; (b) certain specific items
described in the individual product-line
statement(s) below, or in the individual prod-
uct data sheet or owner’s manual; (c) mal-
function resulting from use or operation of
the product other than as specified in the
product data sheet or owner’s manual;
(d) malfunction resulting from misuse or
abuse of the product; or (e) malfunction oc-
curring at any time after repairs have been
made to the product by anyone other than
EVI Audio Service or any of its authorized
service representatives.
Obtaining War-
ranty Service:
To obtain warranty service,
a customer must deliver the product, prepaid,
to EVI␣ Audio Service or any of its autho-
rized service representatives together with
proof of purchase of the product in the form
of a bill of sale or receipted invoice. A list of
authorized service representatives is avail-
able from EVI␣ Audio Service at 600 Cecil
Street, Buchanan, MI 49107 (800/234-6831
or FAX 616/695-4743)
. Incidental and
Consequential Damages Excluded:
Prod-
uct repair or replacement and return to the
customer are the only remedies provided to
the customer. Electro-Voice shall not be li-
able for any incidental or consequential dam-
ages including, without limitation, injury to
persons or property or loss of use. Some
states do not allow the exclusion or limita-
tion of incidental or consequential damages
so the above limitation or exclusion may not
apply to you.
Other Rights:
This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state
to state.
Electro-Voice Speakers and Speaker Sys-
tems
are guaranteed against malfunction due
to defects in materials or workmanship for a
period of five (5) years from the date of origi-
nal purchase. The Limited Warranty does not
apply to burned voice coils or malfunctions
such as cone and/or coil damage resulting
from improperly designed enclosures. Elec-
tro-Voice active electronics associated with
the speaker systems are guaranteed for three
(3) years from the date of original purchase.
Additional details are included in the Uni-
form Limited Warranty statement.
Electro-Voice Accessories
are guaranteed
against malfunction due to defects in mate-
rials or workmanship for a period of one (1)
year from the date of original purchase. Ad-
ditional details are included in the Uniform
Limited Warranty statement.
Electro-Voice Flying Hardware
(including
enclosure-mounted hardware and rigging ac-
cessories) is guaranteed against malfunction
due to defects in materials or workmanship
for a period of one (1) year from the date of
original purchase. Additional details are in-
cluded in the Uniform Limited Warranty
statement.
For warranty repair
or service informa-
tion, contact the service repair department
at: +49 9421 706350, Fax: +49 9421 706265.
For technical assistance,
contact Technical
Support at +49 9421 706350,
Fax: +49 9421 706265.
Specifications subject to change without
notice.
