Contents
Page
2-4
FRi Series Overview
5
FRi Series Warranty
6
Installation Environments
7-10
Rigging
10
Amplifier Recommendations
11
Biamp Operations
12
Electronic Crossover
13-14
Basic Configuration
Appendix
15
A:
Mechanical Adjustments
16
B:
Dimensional Specifications
17
C:
Frequency Curve
18
D:
Beamwidth Curve
19
E:
Product Specifications
The purpose of this guide is to familiarize you with the
Electro-Voice FRi-Series of installation loudspeakers.
Main system features are identified along with unique
characteristics found in specific models.
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FRi Series
Overview
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FRi Series Overview
The Electro-Voice FRi-Series of fixed installation, sound
reinforcement loudspeakers deliver a broad range of
performance options to accommodate the acoustic
requirements of most environments. All full range FRi
models employ EV’s renowned DH2t two-inch diaphragm
compression driver to deliver sound reproduction that is
smooth and linear.
In addition to the superior performance of the FRi Series,
flexibility, ease of suspension and array configuration all
merit the series suitable for most environments. The FRi
12-inch, 15-inch full range and 18-inch sub models all
measure 28 inches in the vertical dimension, allowing neat,
concise, and visually appealing arrays in either vertical or
horizontal arrays. The fully rotatable horn allows the
installer to construct the array to meet their coverage
needs while maintaining the most aesthetically pleasing
cabinet configuration. The structural integrity of all full
range FRi cabinets allow for vertical arrays up to a four
cabinet hang. In addition, the FRi-122/64 and FRi-
152/64 two-way speakers contain 12 suspension
points that enable a wide variety of flying configurations.
All are constructed in a trapezoidal design of 13 ply Baltic
Birch plywood with a detachable steel grille. The grilles
may be easily covered with acoustically transparent cloth.
The FRi-181S is supplied with 16 suspension points for
the ultimate in flexibility.
The FRi Series is specifically designed for use in stadiums,
houses of worship, live music clubs/discos, arenas and
gymnasiums. All systems employ EV’s exclusive Ring Mode
Decoupling (RMD™) and high-performance DL series
woofers to ensure maximum speech intelligibility and musical
clarity. Coupled with a fully rotatable high frequency horn,
all FRi models provide maximum flexibility.
