Electro-Voice XI 1191 User guide

System Applications

Equipment Capacity
Dx 38 configuration * OS V1.05, might change w/o prior notice
Comments Options
System Applications Xi Series
Industrial Presentations, Side-Fill, Near-Fill
1.1 2-Way Stereo
Cabinets: 4 x Xi 1122/85 Horizontal coverage: 2 x 120°-150°
Amps: 2 x P 1200 Average distance: 20-25 meters
Cabeling: 2 x NL4 long, 2 x NL4 short/long Total amp. power: 1,600 Watts cont.
Dx38: 1
Xi 1122 Xi 1122 Xi 1122 Xi 1122
L: 2 “ R: 2 “
L: 12 “ R: 12 “
Dx38 In 1 In 2 Out 1 Out 2 Out 3 Out 4 Preset *
#1 Main Left Main Right Lo L Hi L Lo R Hi R #35
P2000 may be used for 12” alternatively.For medium SPL’s as stand alone.
In higher SPL applications as supplement.
Left Right

Cabinets: 4 x Xi 1152 (64 or 94) Horizontal coverage: 2 x 120°-150°, *2 x 150°
Amps: 1 x P 1200, 1 x P 3000 Average distance: 20-30 meters, *20-25 meters
Cabeling: 2 x NL4 long, 2 x NL4 short/long Total amp. power: 3,000 Watts cont.
Dx38: 1
Dx38 In 1 In 2 Out 1 Out 2 Out 3 Out 4 Preset *
#1 Main Left Main Right Lo L Hi L Lo R Hi R #37 (1152/64), #39(1152/94)
For medium SPL’s as stand alone.
In higher SPL applications as supplement. P2000 may be used through out (deduct ~3 dB on HF input level).
P3000 may be used through out (deduct ~6 dB on HF
input level).
Equipment Capacity
Dx 38 configuration * OS V1.05, might change w/o prior notice
Comments Options
System Applications Xi Series
2-Way Stereo
Theatre, Industrial Presentations, Delay Line, Side-Fill, Near-Fill
Xi 1152 Xi 1152 Xi 1152 Xi 1152
1.2
L: 2 “ R:2 “
L: 15 “ R:15 “
Left Right

Equipment Capacity
Dx 38 configuration * OS V1.05, might change w/o prior notice
Comments Options
System Applications Xi Series
Theatre, Industrial Presentations, Delay Line, Side-Fill
1.3 2-Way Stereo
Cabinets: 2 x Xi 1123/106 Horizontal coverage: 2 x 100°
Amps: 2 x P 1200 Average distance: 25-30 meters
Cabeling: 2 x NL8 long Total amp. power: 1,000 Watts
Dx38: 1
XI 1123 XI 1123
L: 2 “ + 10” R: 2 “ + 10”
L: 12 “ R: 12 “
Left Right
Preset #47 is overlapped mode for maximum vertical
directivity. For max. SPL use 250 Hz X-Over setting. MF and HF horns could be rotated for vertical use.
Dx38 In 1 In 2 Out 1 Out 2 Out 3 Out 4 Preset *
#1 Main Left Main Right Lo L Hi L Lo R Hi R #47

Cabinets: 4 x Xi 1122, 2 x Xi 2181 Horizontal coverage: 2 x 120°-150°, 4 X 80°
Amps: 1 x P 1200, 1 xP 2000, 1x P 3000 Average distance: 15-20 meters
Cabeling: 4 x NL4, 2 x NL8 Total amp. power: 4,300 Watts
Dx38: 2
Dx38 In 1 In 2 Out 1 Out 2 Out 3 Out 4 Preset *
#1 Main Left Main Right Lo L Hi L Lo R Hi R #35 (HP on 1&3 to 80Hz)
#2 Sub Sub #42 (adjust Level on Out1)
P3000 may be used through out alternatively.
3rd Xi 2181 may be added.
For dance floor applications use 1 Xi 1122 per corner.
Try to keep subwoofers side-to-side whenever possible.
If no separate subfeed is available use sum L+R.
Equipment Capacity
Dx 38 configuration * OS V1.05, might change w/o prior notice
Comments Options
System Applications Xi Series
2-Way Stereo+Sub
Disco, Club, Theatre
2.1
XI 1122 XI 1122 XI 1122 XI 1122
L: 2 “ R: 2 “
L: 12 “ R: 12 “
Left Right
2 x 18 “ 2 x 18 “
Sub Spare

Dx38 In 1 In 2 Out 1 Out 2 Out 3 Out 4 Preset *
#1 Main Left Main Right Lo L Hi L Lo R Hi R #37 (1152/64), #39 (1152/94)1
#2 Sub Sub #42 (adjust Level on Out1)
Equipment Capacity
Dx 38 configuration * OS V1.05, might change w/o prior notice
Comments Options
System Applications Xi Series
Disco, Theatre, Club, Band
2.2 2-Way Stereo+Sub
Cabinets: 4 x Xi 1152 (64 or 94), 2 x Xi 2181 Horizontal coverage: 2 x 100°-120°, 4 x 60°, *4 x 90°
Amps: 1 x P 1200, 1 x P 3000 Average distance: 15-20 meters
Cabeling: Total amp. power: 5,400 Watts (cont.)
Dx38: 2
2 x 18 “ 2 x 18 “
XI 1152 XI 1152 XI 1152 XI 1152
L: 2 “ R: 2 “
L: 15 “ R: 15 “
P3000 may be used through out.
3rd Xi 2181 may be added.
Data for Xi 1152/64, 1for Xi 1152/94.
For dance floor use 1 Xi 1152 per corner.
If no separate feed is available for sub use sum L+R.
For 3-way stereo see 3.1
Left Right
Sub Spare

Cabinets: 4 x Xi 1123, 6 x Xi 2181 Horizontal coverage: 4 x 100°
Amps: 2 x P 2000, 3 x P3000 Average distance: 20 meters
Cabeling: Total amp. power: 9,800 Watts (cont.)
Dx38: 2
L: 12 “ L:10 “ + 2 “
L: 12 “ L:10 “ + 2 “
S: 2 x 18 “ S:2 x 18 “
S: 2 x 18 “ S:2 x 18 “
Equipment Capacity
Dx 38 configuration * OS V1.05, might change w/o prior notice
Comments Options
System Applications Xi Series
2-Way Stereo+Sub
Dance Floor (250 m2)
2.3
Left Right
S: 2 x 18 “ S:2 x 18 “
MF and HF horns could be rotated for vertical use.If no seperate sub signal available, use Sum L+R.
Dx38 In 1 In 2 Out 1 Out 2 Out 3 Out 4 Preset *
#1 Main Left Main Right Lo L Hi L Lo R Hi R #47
#2 Sub Sub #42 (adjust Level on Out1)
Sub
Xi 1123 Xi 1123 Xi 1123 Xi 1123

Equipment Capacity
Dx 38 configuration * OS V1.05, might change w/o prior notice
Comments Options
System Applications Xi Series
Small Theatre
2.4 2-Way LCR+Sub
Cabinets: 3 x Xi 1123, 2 x Xi 1191 Horizontal coverage: 3 x 100°
Amps: 4 x P 2000 Average distance: 20-35 meters
Cabeling: Total amp. power: 4,400 Watts
Dx38: 2
Dx38 In 1 In 2 Out 1 Out 2 Out 3 Out 4 Preset *
#1 Main Left Center Lo L Hi L Lo C Hi C #47
#2 Main Right Sub Lo R Hi R Sub #47(Out1&2), #48 (route Out4 to In2)
Xi 1123 Xi 1123 Xi 1123
L: 2 x 12” L:10” + 2”
C: 2 x 12” C:10” + 2”
R: 2 x 12 “ R:10“ + 2 “
R: 1 x 18 “ L:1 x 18 “
Preset #47 is overlapped mode for maximum vertical
directivity. For max. SPL use 250 Hz X-Over setting. MF and HF horns could be rotated for vertical use.
Left Right SubCenter
L C R

Equipment Capacity
Dx 38 configuration * OS V1.05, might change w/o prior notice
Comments Options
System Applications Xi Series
Small to medium venue, wide • Industrial Presentations
2.5 2-Way LCR+Sub
Cabinets: 3 x Xi 2123, 4 x Xi 1191 Horizontal coverage: 3 x 100°
Amps: 4 x P 3000 Average distance: 20-25 meters
Cabeling: 3 x NL8 long, 3 x NL8 short Total amp. power: 6,300 Watts
Dx38: 2
Dx38 In 1 In 2 Out 1 Out 2 Out 3 Out 4 Preset *
#1 Main Left Center Lo L Hi L Lo C Hi C #49
#2 Main Right Sub Lo R Hi R Sub #49(Out1&2), #50 (route Out4 to In2)
Preset #49 is overlapped mode for maximum
vertical directivity. For max. SPL use 250 Hz X-Over
setting.
MF and HF horns could be rotated for vertical use.
Xi 2123 could be triamped. P2000 may be used for
Xi 2123.
L: 2 x 12” L:10” + 2”
C: 2 x 12” C:10” + 2”
S: 2 x 18” S:2 x 18”
R: 2 x 12” R:10” + 2”
Left Right SubCenter
L C R

Xi 1122
SF: 12” SF:2”
S: 2 x 18” S:2 x 18”
S: 2 x 18 “ S:2 x 18 “
Left Right
Sub SF
Equipment Capacity
Dx 38 configuration * OS V1.05, might change w/o prior notice
Comments Options
System Applications Xi Series
Very wide venue, Top 40 Bands
2.6 2-Way Stereo+Sub+Side-Fill
Cabinets: 2 x Xi 2123, 2 x Xi 1122, 4 x Xi 2181 Horizontal coverage: 2 x 100° + 2 x 85°
Amps: 1 x P1200, 2 x P2000, 3 x P3000 Average distance: 25-30 + 20-25 meters
Cabeling: 3 x NL8 long, 7 x NL8 short Total amp. power: 7,650 Watts
Dx38: 2
Dx38 In 1 In 2 Out 1 Out 2 Out 3 Out 4 Preset *
#1 Main Left Center Lo L Hi L Lo C Hi C #49
#2 Sub Side Sub Lo Si Hi Si #42(Out1), #35 (Out 3&4)
L: 12 “ L:10 “ + 2 “
L: 12 “ L:10 “ + 2 “
Xi 1122
Preset #49 is overlapped mode for maximum vertical
directivity. For max. SPL use 250 Hz X-Over setting. Xi 2123 could be driven 3-way (+ P1200 + Dx38)

Cabinets: 4 x Xi 1152/64, 2 x Xi 2181 Horizontal coverage: 2 x 60°-120°
Amps: 1 x P 1200, 2 x P3000 Average distance: 20-25 meters
Cabeling: Total amp. power: 5,500 Watts
Dx38: 2
Equipment Capacity
Dx 38 configuration * OS V1.05, might change w/o prior notice
Comments Options
System Applications Xi Series
3-Way Stereo
Clubs/Smaller Venues
XI 1152 XI 1152
3.1
L: 2 “ R:2 “
L: 15 “ R:15 “
L:2 x 18 “ R:2 x 18 “
Left Spare
Right Spare
Dx38 In 1 In 2 Out 1 Out 2 Out 3 Out 4 Preset *
#1 Main Left Lo L Mid L Hi L #38 (change Out1 to 2181-see#42)
#2 Main Right Lo R Mid R Hi R #38 (change Out1 to 2181-see#42)
Xi 1152 could be positioned for dedicated horizontal
angles.

Cabinets: 4 x Xi 1122, 4 x XI 2181 Horizontal coverage: 2 x 100°-160°
Amps: 4 x P 3000 Average distance: 20-25 meters
Cabeling: 2 x NL4 long/short, 2 x NL8 long/short Total amp. power: 6,400 Watts (cont.)
Dx38: 2
P3000 can be used through out.
L: 12” L:2”
L: 2 x 18 “ L: 2 x 18 “
Equipment Capacity
Dx 38 configuration * OS V1.05, might change w/o prior notice
Comments Options
System Applications Xi Series
3-Way Stereo
Clubs, Smaller Venues, Top 40 Bands
3.2
Left Spare
L: 12” L:2”
L: 2 x 18 “ L:2 x 18 “
Spare Right
Dx38 In 1 In 2 Out 1 Out 2 Out 3 Out 4 Preset *
#1 Main Left Lo L Mid L Hi L #36 (change Out1 to 2181-see#42)
#2 Main Right Lo R Mid R Hi R #36 (change Out1 to 2181-see#42)
Xi 1122 could be positioned for dedicated horizontal
angles
Xi 1122
Xi 1122
Xi 1122
Xi 1122

Equipment Capacity
Dx 38 configuration * OS V1.05, might change w/o prior notice
Comments Options
System Applications Xi Series
Clubs, Smaller Venues, Top 40 Bands
3.3 3-Way Stereo
Cabinets: 4 x Xi 1152/64, 4 x Xi 2181 Horizontal coverage: 2 x 100°-120°
Amps: 4 x P 3000 Average distance: 20-25 meters
Cabeling: 2 x NL4 long/short, 2 x NL8 long/short Total amp. power: 7,900 Watts
Dx38: 2
Xi 1152
Xi 1152
Xi 1152
Xi 1152
L: 15” L:2”
L: 2 x 18” L:2 x 18”
Dx38 In 1 In 2 Out 1 Out 2 Out 3 Out 4 Preset *
#1 Main Left Lo L Mid L Hi L #38 (change Out1 to 2181-see#42)
#2 Main Right Lo R Mid R Hi R #38 (change Out1 to 2181-see#42)
Xi 1152 could be positioned for dedicated horizontal
angles P3000 can be used through out.
R: 15” R:2”
R: 2 x 18” R:2 x 18”

Equipment Capacity
Dx 38 configuration * OS V1.05, might change w/o prior notice
Comments Options
System Applications Xi Series
Clubs, Top 40 Bands
3.4 3-Way Stereo
Cabinets: 2 x Xi 2123, 4 x Xi 2181 Horizontal coverage: 2 x 100°
Amps: 2 x P2000, 2 x P3000 Average distance: 25 meters
Cabeling: 4 x NL8 long Total amp. power: 7,000 Watts
Dx38: 2
Dx38 In 1 In 2 Out 1 Out 2 Out 3 Out 4 Preset *
#1 Main Left Mid L Hi L Lo L #49(Out1&2) #42(Out4, 2181)
#2 Main Right Mid R Hi R Lo R #49(Out1&2) #42(Out4, 2181)
Preset #49 is overlapped mode for maximum vertical
directivity. For max. SPL use 250 Hz X-Over setting. Xi 2123 could be rotated by 90° if height ist limited. Spare Input on Dx38 could be used for separate mono feed.
System could be upgraded to 4-way Stereo.
(Xi 2123 triamp mode – needs additional P1200).
L: 2 x 12” L:10” + 2”
L: 2 x 18 “ L:2 x 18 “
Left Spare
R: 2 x 12” R:10” + 2”
R: 2 x 18 “ R:2 x 18 “
Right Spare

Equipment Capacity
Dx 38 configuration * OS V1.05, might change w/o prior notice
Comments Options
System Applications Xi Series
Large Hall Main PA System
3.5 3-Way Stereo
Cabinets: 2 x Xi 2183 Horizontal coverage: 2 x 60°
Amps: 1 x P1200, 1 x P2000, 1 x P3000 Average distance: 35 meters
Cabeling: Total amp. power: 3,500 Watts
Dx38: 2
L: 2 “ R:2 “
L: 12 “ R:12 “
L: 2 x 18 “ R:2 x 18 “
Left
Right
Dx38 In 1 In 2 Out 1 Out 2 Out 3 Out 4 Preset *
#1 Main Left Lo L Mid L Hi L #41
#2 Main Right Lo R Mid R Hi R #41
For more low end Xi 1191 may be added.
Xi 2183 Xi 2183

Cabinets: 4 x Xi 1183, 2 x Xi 2181, 4 x Xi 1191 Horizontal coverage: 2 x 120°-130°
Amps: 5 x P 3000 Average distance: 30 - 35 meters
Cabeling: 3 x NL8 long, 7 x NL8 short Total amp. power: 10.200 Watts
Dx38: 2
L: 12 “ L:2 “
L: 18 “ L:18 “
S: 18 “ S:18 “
Connect to OP
R: 12 “ R:2 “
R: 18 “ R:18 “
Equipment Capacity
Dx 38 configuration * OS V1.05, might change w/o prior notice
Comments Options
System Applications Xi Series
3-Way Stereo+Sub
Small to medium Venue, wide • Concert Sound
4.1
Left Sub
Right Spare
Dx38 In 1 In 2 Out 1 Out 2 Out 3 Out 4 Preset *
#1 Main Left Sub Sub Lo L Mid L Hi L #50 (Out1, route to In2), #42 (Out2: HP from 80Hz to 50Hz)
#2 Main Right Lo R Mid R Hi R #42 (Out2: HPfrom 80Hz to 50Hz)

Equipment Capacity
Dx 38 configuration * OS V1.05, might change w/o prior notice
Comments Options
System Applications Xi Series
Medium Venue, wide • Musical/Theatre
4.2 3-Way LCR+Sub
Cabinets: 3 x Xi 2123, 4 x Xi 1191, 4x Xi 1082 Horizontal coverage: 3 x 100°
Amps: 2 x P 1200, 3 x P2000, 1 x P3000 Average distance: 20 - 25 meters
Cabeling: 5 x NL8 long, 6 x NL8 short Total amp. power: 6,300 Watts
Dx38: 3
Dx38 In 1 In 2 Out 1 Out 2 Out 3 Out 4 Preset *
#1 Main Left Sub Lo L Mid L Hi L Sub #50 (route Out4 to In2)
#2 Center Lo C Mid C Hi C #50
#3 Right Fill Lo R Mid R Hi R Fill #50 (route Out4 to In2, clear Out4 filters)
MF and HF horns could be rotated for vertical use.
2 Xi 2181 could be used alternatively.
Sub: 2 x 18” Sub:2 x 18”
L C R
L: 2” C:2”
L: 10” C:10”
L: 2 x 12” C:2 x 12”
Left Sub
Center
Fill: Xi 1082 R: 2 “
R: 2 x 12” R: 1 x 10 “
Right Fill
4 x Xi 1082

Cabinets: 8 x Xi 1183, 4 x Xi 2181 Horizontal coverage: 2 x 120°-130°
Amps: 6 x P 3000 Average distance: 40 - 50 meters
Cabeling: 4 x NL8 long, 8 x NL8 short Total amp. power: 14,400 Watts
Dx38: 2
L: 12” L:2”
L: 18” (1183) L:18” (1183)
L: 2 x 18” (2181) L: 2 x 18” (2181)
R: 12” R:2”
R: 18” (1183) R:2” (1183)
R: 2 x 18” (2181) R:2 x 18” (2181)
Equipment Capacity
Dx 38 configuration * OS V1.05, might change w/o prior notice
Comments Options
System Applications Xi Series
4-Way Stereo
Medium to Large Venue • Concert Sound
5.1
Left Spare Right
Spare IP or Dx38 could be used for separate mono
feed from console.
Dx38 In 1 In 2 Out 1 Out 2 Out 3 Out 4 Preset *
#1 Main Left Sub L Lo L Mid L Hi L #42
#2 Main Right Sub R Lo R Mid R Hi R #42

Equipment Capacity
Dx 38 configuration * OS V1.05, might change w/o prior notice
Comments Options
System Applications Xi Series
Medium to Large Venue • Rock’n Roll
5.2 4-Way Stereo
Cabinets: 4 x Xi 1183, 6 x Xi 2181 Horizontal coverage: 2 x 120°-130°
Amps: 6 x P 3000 Average distance: 30 - 35 meters
Cabeling: 6 x NL8 long, 4 x NL8 short Total amp. power: 11,400 Watts (cont.)
Dx38: 2
L: 12” L:2”
L: 18” (1183) L:2x18” (2181)
L: 2 x 18” (2181) L: 2 x 18” (2181)
R: 12” R:2”
R: 18” (1183) R: 2 x 18” (2181)
R: 2 x 18” (2181) R:2 x 18” (2181)
Left Right
Dx38 In 1 In 2 Out 1 Out 2 Out 3 Out 4 Preset *
#1 Main Left Sub L Lo L Mid L Hi L #42
#2 Main Right Sub R Lo R Mid R Hi R #42
Very “punch” orientated set-up. For longer narrow
venues stack Xi 1183. If Sub signal is used mono (Sum L+R or separate feed) remaining Input and Output Dx38 could be
used for Fullrange Delay Lines.

Cabinets: 4 x Xi 1183, 4 x Xi 2181, 6 x Xi 1191 Horizontal coverage: 2 x 120°-130°
Amps: 7 x P 3000 Average distance: 30-40 meters
Cabeling: 6 x NL8 long, 12 x NL8 short Total amp. power: 13,400 Watts
Dx38: 3
L: 12“ L:2“
L: 18“ (1183) S:3 x 18“
L: 2 x 18 “ (2181) L: 2 x 18 “ (2181)
R: 12 “ R:2 “
S: 3 x 18 “ R:18 “ (1183)
R: 2 x 18 “ R:2 x 18 “
Equipment Capacity
Dx 38 configuration * OS V1.05, might change w/o prior notice
Comments Options
System Applications Xi Series
4-Way Stereo + Sub
Medium to Large Venue • Concert, narrow
6.1
Left
to OP to OP
Right
Dx38 In 1 In 2 Out 1 Out 2 Out 3 Out 4 Preset *
#1 Main Left Sub L Lo L Mid L Hi L #42
#2 Main Right Sub R Lo R Mid R Hi R #42
#3 Sub Mono Sub M #36
If Low channel is operated in mono, the Sub signal
could be handle through the 2nd Dx38 – the 3rd ist
not needed.