User manual ELECTRO-VOICE APL DATASHEET

[. . . ] The voice coil is coupled to the diaphragm with EV's exclusive Resonant DriveTM Technology. This increases and smooths the high-frequency response and reduces the amount of internal equalization required for flat frequency response, which extends to 20, 000 Hz. A self-resetting high-frequency protection circuit, EV's PROTM circuit, is included with the Sx80 to prevent against accidental overdrive and improve system reliability. If the input power to the high-frequency driver exceeds the nominal rating, the protection circuit is activated and reduces the power delivered to the driver by 6 dB. [. . . ] This response was measured at 1 meter (3. 281 feet), using a 2. 83-volt swept sine-wave input in a full-space anechoic chamber using the internal passive crossover. Figure 1 also shows the half-space measurement of the Sx80 loudspeaker. This curve gives an indication of how the system will respond when mounted on a wall, which is a likely application. This response was also measured at 1 meter (3. 281 feet), using a 2. 83-volt swept sine-wave input using the internal passive crossover. Connections The Sx80 is equipped with push-pin input connectors. Care should be taken to ensure that the correct polarity is observed when connecting the Sx80. The push-pins are marked with + for positive and - for negative. When Sx80s are connected in parallel, care should be used to be sure that the impedance does not become too low for the power amplifier being used. The nominal impedance of the Sx80 is 8 ohms. Constant-Directivity Speaker System The crossover frequency and speaker component geometries have been selected so that the directional characteristics of the woofer and constant-directivity high-frequency horn match at the crossover frequency to create a special system type, the constant-directivity system. At higher frequencies the horizontal coverage pattern remains constant and the vertical pattern smoothly transitions to a 90° angle above 5, 000 Hz. A more conservative, "normal" amplifier size, which will produce audible results nearly equal to those of the "expert" recommendation, is 1. 0 to 1. 4 times the longterm average noise power rating of the speaker. To be very conservative, one can use an amplifier rated at 0. 5 to 0. 7 times the longterm average noise power rating of the loudspeaker. For the Sx80 this is 87. 5 to 122. 5 watts. Two ("Power Handling Capacity") for more background on these recommendations. Service In the unlikely event the Sx80 requires service, the woofer can be removed from the front. The high-frequency driver can be removed by separating the front and the rear halves of the enclosure and removing the bolt that attaches the driver to the rear. A service data sheet is available from Electro-Voice. The Sx80 enclosure contains seven M6 inserts and (see Figure 7) which are built into the enclosure for the purpose of suspension. These inserts can be used with either the Sx80MB mounting bracket from ElectroVoice, or with an OmniMount® Series 75 mounting system. . Sx80MB The Sx80MB is a universal U-bracket designed to allow the suspension of the Sx80 at any angle and orientation from the wall or ceiling (See Figure 8). It uses M6 inserts on the top and the bottom of the enclosure. [. . . ] The enclosure shall be constructed of high-impact polystyrene and fitted with a powder-coated steel grille, and M6 and M5 threaded inserts for optional accessories. Dimensions shall be 400 mm (15. 75 in. ) high x 292 mm (11. 5 in. ) wide x 222 mm (8. 75 in. ) deep. The system shall be capable of producing average sound levels in excess of 114 dB in the long term, and short-term peaks of 120 dB. The loudspeaker system shall be the Electro-Voice Sx80B (black) or Sx80W (white). [. . . ]