User manual ELECTRO-VOICE ZX5

[. . . ] 4 Suspending Zx5 Speaker Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Zx5 Stage Monitor Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] If any sign of weakness or damage is detected, remedial action should be taken immediately. There are data sheets for each EV Suspension and Array Kit that should also be consulted prior to suspending speakers. · Electro-Voice® does not recommend use of Zx5 speakers outdoors without protection from rain or in high moisture environments. · Electro-Voice® Zx5 loudspeakers are easily capable of generating sound pressure levels sufficient to cause permanent hearing damage to anyone within normal coverage distance. Caution should be taken to avoid prolonged exposure to sound pressure levels exceeding 90 dB. 3 ELECTRO-VOICE® Zx5 Owner's Manual Description The Electro-Voice® Zx5 is a unique, lightweight package of pro audio performance, versatility and aesthetics. You won't find a speaker system available on the market that offers the unbelievable sound, incredible flexibility and tremendous output capability of the Zx5 anywhere near it's size and weight. System Features - Zx5 · Full-face grille for a clean, professional look. · DVX3150 15" woofer with 500 watts continuous power handling. · ND2 2" voice coil, 1" exit neodymium compression driver. · Two models: 60° x 60° or 90° x 50° coverage patterns. · Integral rigging points and inserts for multiple flying options. · Passive and biamp selectable. System Coverage - Zx5 Coverage Patterns and Applications Zx5-60 60° x 60° coverage for long-throw and cluster applications Zx5-90 90° x 50° for wider coverage or shorter distances Figure 1a: 3D EASE Directivity Balloon, Zx5-60, 60° x 60° Coverage Figure 1b: 3D EASE Directivity Balloon, Zx5-90, 90° x 50° Coverage ELECTRO-VOICE® Zx5 Owner's Manual 4 Suspending Zx5 Speaker Systems Zx5 enclosures have 5 steel anchor points internally mounted on the top, bottom, and rear. Single stud fittings can be attached to these anchor plates and used as suspension points. Each of these anchor plates also has a M8 thread to accept rated forged M8 shoulder eyebolts. In addition to these points there are five additional M8 threaded points; two on the handle side, and three on the rear. [. . . ] Spray adhesive such as 3M Super 77 may help adhere the backing material to the grille. Additional Precautions to be Taken Prior to painting, be sure to take precautions not to get paint into the transducers. This can be done by masking the grille, temporarily removing the grille and masking the transducers, or by temporarily removing the grille and temporarily removing the transducers. [. . . ]