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Xf Two-Way, MB/HF System

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Specifications

Frequency Response (measured in far
field,  calculated to one meter on axis,
swept sine wave, one watt into MB
section - system - 2.83 V at 500 Hz,
anechoic environment; see Figure 2):

125-20,000 Hz

Crossover Frequency:

125/1,760 Hz

Efficiency Mid Band MB/HF:

25/25 %

Maximum Long-Term-Average Power-
Handling Capacity (per ANSI/EIA RS-
426A 1980), MB/HF:

600/150 watts

Maximum Long-Term-Average
Mid-Band Acoustic Output, MB/HF:

150/38 acoustic watts

Sensitivity (SPL at one meter, indicated
input power, anechoic environment,
average level), MB/HF:

1/1 watt:

112.0/116.0 dB

600/150 watts:

139.8/137.8 dB

Beamwidth (angle included by 6-dB-
down points on polar responses,
indicated one-third-octave bands of pink
noise; see Figures 1 and 3),

Horizontal, 800-16,000 Hz:

40° (+20°, -3°)

Vertical, 800-16,000 Hz:

20° (+15°, -3°)

Directivity Factor, R

          

(Q), 800-16,000 Hz

Average (see Figure 4):

52.4 (+31.0, -23.9)

Directivity Index, D

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, 800-16,000 Hz

Average (see Figure 4):

17.2 dB (+2.0 dB, -2.7 dB)

Distortion  (115-dB SPL at one meter,
shaped spectrum; see Figure 5),

Second Harmonic,

200 Hz:

0.7%

500 Hz:

0.4%

2,000 Hz:

0.7%

5,000 Hz:

0.7%

Third Harmonic,

200 Hz:

0.6%

500 Hz:

0.3%

2,000 Hz:

<0.1%

5,000 Hz:

<0.1%

Transducer Complement,

HF:

Two ND5-16 compression drivers,
HP-type 40° x 20° horns

MB:

Two ND12A 12-in. mid-bass drivers,
40° x 20° horn

Impedance (see Figure 6),

Nominal, MB/HF:

8/8 ohms

Minimum, MB/HF:

4.9/7.1 ohms

Input Connections:

Two Neutrik NL8MPR Speakon

®

connectors paralleled

Recommended Amplifier Power, Rating:

HF:

800 watts per channel @ 8 ohms
(93-volts rms short term)

MB:

800 watts per channel @ 8 ohms
(93-volts rms short term)

Enclosure Construction,

Enclosure Shell:

18-mm, 13-ply birch plywood

Finish:

Black textured paint

Grille:

Powder-coated steel with foam

Rigging: EV Proprietary hinge system at

rear. Heavy-duty L-track on front
which accepts New Haven NH32102-2
double-stud fittings

Dimensions,

Height:

914.4 mm (36.00 in.)

Width (front):

584.2 mm (23.00 in.)

Width (back):

353.8 mm (13.93 in.)

Depth:

758.8 mm (29.88 in.)

Angle:

18° wedge

Net Weight:

87.1 kg (192 lb)

Shipping Weight:

91.2 kg (201 lb)

Summary of Contents for X-Array XF

Page 1: ...s are mounted on a unique tandem pair of 40 H x 20 V con stant directivity horns This combination re sults in substantially improved vocal clarity and presence with a smooth response throughout the vocal range up to 20 000 Hz The horns and drivers are nested inside the mid bass phase plug assemblies to minimize interference in the mid bass band The mid bass driver in the Xf is the ND12A which is a...

Page 2: ...e highest acoustic power to weight ratio the highest acoustic power to frontal area ratio and the highest acous tic power to bulk volume ratio in the in dustry That means that X Array systems will be considerably smaller and lighter compared to competitive systems having equivalent acoustic output The 40 H x 20 V coverage pattern of the Xf makes it ideal for sound reinforcement applications with l...

Page 3: ...track angle bracket assembly and ties into the top bottom and rear of the enclosure Metal bars inside the enclosure tie the top and bottom track angle bracket assemblies together minimiz ing the load applied to the wooden enclo sure The rear extrusion will accommodate the New Haven 32102 2 aircraft type double stud locking fitting instead of the hinge for applications requiring a lower strength ra...

Page 4: ... black plastic coated wire rope SoundManufacturingInc 3336PrimeraAve Hollywood CA 90068 USA 213 850 5042 or ATM Fly ware 2100 S Wilmington Ave Carson CA 90810 USA 310 834 5914 Xrss Short Rigging Steel Straps Two Xrss short rigging straps are used to at tach the front of the top enclosure to the ATM grid The Xrss may also be used at the front of two enclosures when a limited range of vertical angle...

Page 5: ...ring at any time after repairs have been made to the prod uct by anyone other than Electro Voice Ser vice or any of its authorized service repre sentatives Obtaining Warranty Service To obtain warranty service a customer must deliver the product prepaid to Electro Voice Service or any of its authorized ser vice representatives together with proof of purchase of the product in the form of a bill of...

Page 6: ... filtered pink noise with a full spherical measurement system The Klark Teknik DN8000 digital electronic unit was used to provide the necessary crossover filters equalization and time delay The polar response of the loudspeaker system at selected 1 3 octave frequencies is shown The selected frequencies are representative of the polar response of the system Vertical Horizontal 5 dB per division ...

Page 7: ...Xf Two Way MB HF System Xf T wo Way MB HF System 7 ...

Page 8: ...F DIRECTIVITY F DIRECTIVITY F DIRECTIVITY F DIRECTIVITY FACTOR R ACTOR R ACTOR R ACTOR R ACTOR R q q q q q Q Q Q Q Q Figure 2 Frequency Response The frequency response of the Xf was measured on axis in the far field in an anechoic environment using a swept sine wave signal The Klark Teknik DN8000 digital electronic unit was used to provide the necessary crossover filters equalization and time dela...

Page 9: ...electronic unit was used to provide the necessary cross over filters equalization and time delay A frequency spectrum typical of close miked rock music was employed The sound pres sure level was normalized for an equivalent one meter distance Plots of second and third harmonic distortion are shown referenced to the fundamental Figure 6 Impedance The impedance of each frequency band of the Xf was m...

Page 10: ...Xf Two Way MB HF System Xf T wo Way MB HF System 10 Figure 8 Dimensions Figure 7 Wiring Diagram The wiring diagram of each frequency band of the Xf is shown ...

Page 11: ...Index Di 800 16 000 Hz Average see Figure 4 17 2 dB 2 0 dB 2 7 dB Distortion 115 dB SPL at one meter shaped spectrum see Figure 5 Second Harmonic 200 Hz 0 7 500 Hz 0 4 2 000 Hz 0 7 5 000 Hz 0 7 Third Harmonic 200 Hz 0 6 500 Hz 0 3 2 000 Hz 0 1 5 000 Hz 0 1 Transducer Complement HF Two ND5 16 compression drivers HP type 40 x 20 horns MB Two ND12A 12 in mid bass drivers 40 x 20 horn Impedance see Fi...

Page 12: ...wo Way MB HF System Xf T wo Way MB HF System 12 600 Cecil Street Buchanan MI 49107 616 695 6831 616 695 1304 Fax Part Number 534634 Rev C 9934 SPEAKERS X ArrayTM Telex Communications Inc 1999 Litho in U S A ...

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