Electrical Connection and System Wiring

Xds Double Subwoofer System

the X-Array™loudspeaker systems. Digi- tal parameter settings for both controllers are available upon request.

Electrical Connection and System Wiring

Two paralleled Neutrik 8-pin Speakon® con- nectors are used for electrical connection to the Xds loudspeakers with the following pin assignments:

SUB1: Pins 1 Paralleled

SUB2: Pins 2 Paralleled

The Xds wiring diagram is shown in Figure

7.Since the connectors are paralleled, it does not matter which connector is used as the input or output when paralleling Xds sys- tems. Although Pins 3 and 4 are not used by the Xds systems, they are paralleled on the input panel. This allows an X-Array™MB/ HF box (like the Xf or Xcn– which use Pins 3 and 4, but not Pins 1 and 2) to be paral- leled with an Xds, allowing all eight con- ductors to be used with a single cable run to the amplifiers. Note that, when two Xds sys- tems are jumped from one to another via the input/output connections, the amplifier home run cable will have two woofers on Pins 2 (for a 4-ohm load) and two woofers on Pins 1 (for a 4-ohm load).

Field Replacement

Normal service for the Xds requires only a #2 Phillips screwdriver and a 3/16-inch hex- key wrench. The drivers may be accessed as follows:

SUB: First remove the grille, then remove the screws securing the hatch on the front of the enclosure. Remove the screws securing the 18-inch woofer and lift the woofer out of the enclosure. In the event of failure, the entire woofer must be replaced or reconed.

The following service parts are available from the service department in Buchanan, Michigan USA:

LF #818-2883 EVX-180B complete driver

The complete drivers are available only for repair replacement and are not available for general sale.

Architects’ and Engineers’

Specifications

The loudspeaker system shall be a two- driver, manifolded, vented-box low-fre- quency system with a frequency response from 32-200 Hz. The loudspeaker system also shall have two 457-mm (18-in.) low- frequency woofers and each shall have an 8-ohm, 101-mm (4-in.) diameter voice coil and a 600-watt power rating. The enclo- sure shall be constructed of 18-mm thick, 13-ply birch plywood, and shall be trapezoi- dal, forming an 36° wedge and be 914 mm (36.00 in.) high, 1166 mm (45.92 in.) wide at the front, 736 mm (28.98 in.) wide at the back and 759 mm (29.88 in.) deep, and shall weigh 121 kg (267 lb).

The loudspeaker system shall be the Electro-Voice Xds.

Electronic Accessories:

Klark Teknik DN8000 Digital Control- ler: The DN8000 digital electronic loud- speaker controller has a two-in/five-out ar- chitecture, with each output having pro- grammable high-pass and low-pass filters, four-band equalization, signal delay, com- pressor-limiter-andnoise-gate functions. Program parameters for optimal perfor-

mance of the X-Array™ systems are available. Klark Teknik, Klark Industrial Park, Walter Nash Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire DY11 7HJ England, 44-156- 274-1515

Electro-Voice Dx38 Digital Controller: The Dx38 digital electronic loudspeaker controller has a two-in/four-out architecture, with each output having programmable high- pass and low-pass filters, four-band equal- ization, signal delay compressor and lim- iter functions. Program parameters for op- timal performance of the X-Array™ sys- tems are available. Electro-Voice, 600 Cecil St., Buchanan, MI 49107 USA, 616/695-6831

Electro-Voice P3000 Power Amplifiers: The stereo P3000 power amplifiers are rated at 800 watts into 8 ohms, or 93-volts rms short term. The amplifiers are 3-U high and weigh 28 kg (62 lb) each. EVI Audio, 600 Cecil St., Buchanan, MI 49107 USA, 616/695-6831

X-Array™ Amplifier Racks: These 16-U racks will hold four Electro-Voice P3000 power amplifiers, one Klark Teknik DN8000 digital controller, 1-U light module, and a 2- U multipin patch panel. The aluminum- frame/wood-panel racks are vibration-isola- tion mounted on heavy-duty wheel boards and come prewired for AC power, audio and control signal sends and Neutrik® Speakon speaker connectors. db Sound, L.P., 1219 Rand Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 USA, 847/299-0357

X-Array™ Speaker Cables: Eight conduc- tor cable with four #11 AWG conductors and four #13 AWG connectors. The larger con- ductors are used in the LF bands for in- creased damping factor. Lengths made to order. Standard terminations are Neutrik SpeakonTM NL8FC connectors wired to X-Array™ standards; however, custom terminations are available. Entertainment Technology Cable, 1247 Rand Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 USA, 800/529-6312

Miscellaneous Accessories:

X-Array™ Loudspeaker Covers: Heavy- duty covers are available for the X-Array™ speakers. These covers wrap around the enclosures, while sitting on a dolly, and Velcro together at the back for fast instal- lation and removal. db Sound, L.P., 1219 Rand Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 USA, 847/299-0357

X-Array™ Dolly Boards: Double-wide dolly built to hold four X-Array™ loud- speakers, two wide by two high. The double- thick 18-mmbirch-plywood construction includes cutouts and keys for loudspeaker enclosure shape and alignment feet. The dolly boards are painted black and utilize four extra-heavy-duty4-inch x 2-inch cast- ers. Custom-designed dolly boards are also available to meet specific requirements. R&R Cases and Cabinets, 1217 Rand Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 USA, 847/299-8100

Racks and Road Cases: A variety of gen- eral purpose, custom racks and hard-shell road cases are available for touring or per- manent-installation applications. R&R Cases and Cabinets, 1217 Rand Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 USA, 847/299-8100

Xds Double Subwoofer System

Speaker specifications

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