Electro-Voice X-Array Install Xi-1122-85 - Manual

Description
Introducing a family of advanced sound
reinforcement products for everyone who
desires the sound quality of Electro-Voice's
X-Array™ touring systems. X-Array
Install™ is the ideal choice for small-to-me-
dium array configurations and fixed instal-
lations of any size.
Inspired by the most demanded features of
EV's acclaimed X-Array™ touring systems,
the X-Array Install™ series incorporates a
potent combination of very high output, me-
dium- to long-throw "cells," and Ring-Mode
Decoupling (RMD™).
RMD™
Ring-Mode Decoupling is the same advanced
technology built into the X-Array™ touring
series. RMD™ produces substantially im-
proved tonal character and fidelity whether
operated at low or extremely high sound pres-
sure levels. RMD™ attacks time domain
"ringing modes" at their sources. Mechani-
cal solutions resolve mechanical issues,
acoustical solutions address acoustical modes
found in all sound reinforcement systems.
The combination of each RMD™ technique
provides improved tonal character and fidel-
ity at increasing drive levels. The result is
Xi-1122/85
X-Array Install
™
Two-Way, Full-Range,
Sound-Reinforcement
System
• Ring-Mode Decoupling (RMD™)
• New 12-inch woofer design provides
improved internal damping of cone
• New DH6 compression driver
• Substantially improved vocal range
performance
• New full-track flying hardware with
top/bottom strapping
• New HF horn (80° x 55°)
clear, even sound quality with vastly im-
proved intelligibility.
DH6 Large-Format Driver
All multiway systems in the series are
equipped with EV's newly developed DH6
large-format compression driver. The DH6
compression driver incorporates many
RMD™ techniques, including a new tita-
nium diaphragm with increased internal me-
chanical damping that provides clear, intel-
ligible upper vocal performance. The phase
plug placed close to the diaphragm improves
acoustic damping and boosts output in the
10-to 20-kHz range.
Magnetics
Mid-bass and high-frequency drivers in
X-Array Install™ products use ferrite mag-
netics instead of the neodymium magnetics
used in X-Array™ touring systems. While
neodymium drivers provide unmatched out-
put capabilities, the advanced RMD™ tech-
nology used in X-Array Install™ produces
world class sound reinforcement at very high
levels.
Applications
The Xi-1122/85 loudspeaker system is ideal
for any professional touring or installation
application requiring accurate, high-level
sound reinforcement. Because of the unique
performance capabilities featured in this sys-
tem, the X-Array Install™ Xi-1122/85 of-
fers extremely wide-range music reproduc-
tion as well as accurate vocal coverage and
maximized intelligibility.
The Xi-1122/85 and associated controller
combinations are recommended for applica-
tions requiring full bandwidth down to
60 Hz. Where very high levels of deep bass
are required, maximum performance may be
achieved with the addition of the Xi-1191
(single 18-inch subwoofer). This subwoofer
system features the EVX-180B 18-inch
woofer and is designed to be used with as-
sociated processors.
Power Handling Test
Electro-Voice components and systems are
manufactured to exacting standards to en-
sure reliability in continuous use in arduous
real-life conditions. Besides utilizing indus-
try-standard power tests, extreme in-house
power tests which push the performance
boundaries of the loudspeakers are also per-
formed for an extra measure of reliability.
The Xi-1122/85 systems are rated per ANSI/
EIA RS-426-A Loudspeaker Power Rating,
Full Range Test, which uses a shaped-ran-