Telex ELECTRO-VOICE X-Line TM manual Introduction

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0. Introduction

The X-Line loudspeaker systems represent an important step in line-array technology for large- scale sound reinforcement. The individual loudspeaker drivers, acoustic lenses, acoustic waveguides, enclosures and rigging hardware were all designed specifically for the X-Line product line to not only achieve the highest acoustic output with the highest fidelity, but also to produce a precise wavefront from each element to achieve state-of-the-art line-array performance. A brief description of the product line is included below.

Xvls: Three-way, LF/MB/HF loudspeaker system with a 90°H x 5.0°V coverage pattern. The system includes two EVX155Plt 15-inch (381-mm) LF drivers, two ND08 8-inch (203-mm) MB drivers and three ND6-16 3-inch (76-mm) HF drivers. The Xvls utilizes the standard rectangular X-Line shell with rigging, and may be rigged or stacked right-side-up or upside-down for mirror image arrays.

Xvlt: Three-way, LF/MB/HF loudspeaker system with a 120°H x 8.5°V coverage pattern. The system includes two EVX155Plt 15-inch (381-mm) LF drivers, two ND08 8-inch (203-mm) MB drivers and three ND6-16 3-inch (76-mm) HF drivers. The Xvlt utilizes a trapezoidal enclosure with rigging that has the same outside dimensions as the rectangular X-Line shell. The enclosure is trapezoidal in the vertical plane (with a 5.0° total included angle) to minimize space between boxes with greater vertical splay angles. The Xvlt enclosures may be rigged or stacked right-side- up or upside-down for mirror image arrays.

Xsub: Subwoofer loudspeaker system with two EVX180B 18-inch (457-mm) woofers. The Xsub utilizes the standard rectangular X-Line shell with rigging, and may be rigged or stacked right- side-up or upside-down for mirror image arrays.

Xfil1 & Xfil2: Three-way, LF/MB/HF downfill loudspeaker systems with a 120°H x 40°V coverage pattern. The system includes two EVX155 15-inch (381-mm) LF drivers, two ND08 8-inch (203-

mm)MB drivers and two ND6-16 3-inch (76-mm) HF drivers. The Xfil1 and Xfil2 utilizes a front- slanted enclosure with rigging that has the same outside dimensions as the rectangular X-Line shell. The enclosure slant allows for maximum downward coverage with a minimum space between it and the enclosure above. The Xfil systems may not be turned upside down so the Xfil1 and Xfil2 are mirror image systems. The Xfil1 has the HF on the right, while the Xfil2 has the HF on the left.

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Contents Line Rigging Manual Table of Contents Rigging-Safety Warning Introduction Line Rigging System Overview of the X-Line Flying SystemTypical X-Line Flying System Enclosure Rigging Hardware Details Xvls Loudspeaker System Xfil1 and Xfil2 Loudspeaker Systems Xfil1 & Xfil2 Front Rigging with Xvsd or Xvhp Straps Rear Rigging Hinge Details Rear Rigging Hardware Installation Details External Rigging Hardware DetailsELECTRO-VOICE Front Rigging Strap Details Front Rigging Hardware Installation Details ELECTRO-VOICE Xvbp Pull-Up Bar Details ATM Flyware X-Line Grid ATM X-Line Grid DetailsRS-1B Double-Stud Rigging Fitting Line Rigging and Flying Techniques Adjusting the Vertical Angles of the EnclosuresArray Considerations Enclosure Vertical Angle Adjustments Rectangular Box Xvls or Xsub to Trapezoidal Box XvltDeciding Whether to Use an Xvhg or Xvhl at the Grid Rigging an Array with Boxes Using X-Line Dollies Flying with Stacking Dollies Flying with Front Dollies Pull-Up Techniques Working-Load Limit and Safety Factor Definitions Structural Rating OverviewSimplified Structural-Rating Guidelines Simplified Rating Guidelines ELECTRO-VOICE Complex Structural-Rating Analysis MAX +∅ -∅ Working-Load Limit 750 lb 340 kg At Any Angle ELECTRO-VOICE Xvls, Xvlt & Xsub Overall Enclosure Structural Ratings Xfil1 & Xfil2 Overall Enclosure Structural RatingsXvbp Structural Ratings Xvbp Pull-Up Bar Structural-Strength RatingsRS-1B Structural-Strength Ratings Xvls, Xvlt & Xsub Front Rigging Point Structural Ratings Xfil1 & Xfil2 Front Rigging Point Structural RatingsElectro-Voice Structural-Analysis Procedures Wind LoadingRigging Inspection and Precautions Electro-Voice X-Line Loudspeaker SystemsELECTRO-VOICE Rigging References ReferencesMechanical Engineering References ELECTRO-VOICE Telex Communications, Inc /2002 Part Number 38110-158 Rev a