Electro-Voice X-LINE ADVANCE X1i User manual

X‑Line Advance Install
X1i | X2i | X12i‑128
en User manual

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Table of contents
1Important safety instructions 4
1.1 Suspension 4
1.2 Chlorine 5
1.3 Precautions 5
1.4 Copyright and disclaimer 5
1.5 Symbols 6
1.6 Declaration of conformity 6
2System overview 7
3Dimensions 9
3.1 X1i and X2i speaker dimensions 9
3.2 X12i subwoofer dimensions 11
4Wiring and connections 12
4.1 X1i schematic and wiring diagram 12
4.2 X2i schematic and wiring diagram 12
4.3 X12i-128 schematic and wiring diagram 13
4.4 Installing weather plate and gland nuts 14
5Designing an X1i or X2i array 16
6Designing an X12i-128 array 18
6.1 Ground stack subwoofer array 18
6.2 Custom frame example 21
6.3 Single subwoofer suspension using M10 eyebolts 22
6.4 Cardioid subwoofer arrays 24
6.5 Drain holes 26
7Custom frame design considerations 27
8Notes 30

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1 Important safety instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Clean only with a damp cloth. No harsh chemicals or solvents.
6. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Old electrical and electronic appliances
Electrical or electronic devices that are no longer serviceable must be collected separately and
sent for environmentally compatible recycling (in accordance with the European Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive).
To dispose of old electrical or electronic devices, you should use the return and collection
systems put in place in the country concerned.
1.1 Suspension
!
Warning!
Read and fully understand the manual and all safety instructions before attempting to
suspend this loudspeaker. Qualified professionals must carry out suspension and installation.
Follow all applicable local laws and regulations. Incorrect or improper suspension could
expose persons to serious injury or death. Carefully inspect loudspeakers and associated
hardware for defects or signs of damage before proceeding to suspend the speakers. Inspect
all components at least once per year or as local laws and regulations require. If any parts are
damaged or suspect, or if there is any doubt as to the proper functioning and safety of the
items, stop using them immediately. It is the responsibility of the person installing the
assembly to make sure the wall, ceiling, structure, and any attachments are capable of
supporting all objects suspended overhead. Any hardware used to suspend a loudspeaker not
provided by Electro-Voice is the responsibility of others. Electro-Voice assumes no liability for
any damage or personal injury resulting from improper use, installation, or operation of the
product.
!
Warning!
Never suspend Electro-Voice loudspeakers in a manner other than explicitly described in this
manual. Never modify Electro-Voice loudspeakers or rigging components or use a partial
assembly of rigging components.
Only use rigging components with the loudspeaker models they are designed for.
!
Warning!
Arrays designed for outdoor use must take into account environment effects such as wind
loads, snow or any other condition that can add external forces to the array. Always use a
qualified professional to certify outdoor arrays for safety to local environmental conditions.

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1.2 Chlorine
!
Warning!
These Electro-Voice loudspeakers have structural components that use stainless steel.
Chlorine can degrade stainless steel over time and reduce its structural performance. Do not
use these Electro-Voice loudspeakers in environments with high chlorine content, such as
indoor swimming pools.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.
1.3 Precautions
!
These Electro-Voice loudspeakers were designed for use in an environment with
ambient temperatures between -20°C (-4°F) and +50°C (122°F).
!
Indoor X-Line Advance Install loudspeakers are not designed for direct exposure
to rain and/or outdoor environments. Use only fully weatherized loudspeaker
versions for direct outdoor and rain exposure.
!
Electro-Voice loudspeakers are easily capable of generating sound pressure
levels sufficient to cause permanent hearing damage. Caution should be taken to
avoid prolonged exposure to sound pressure levels exceeding 90 dB.
1.4 Copyright and disclaimer
All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by
any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior
written permission of the publisher. For information on getting permission for reprints and
excerpts, contact Electro-Voice.
All content including specifications, data, and illustrations in this manual are subject to change
without prior notice.

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1.5 Symbols
!
Warning!
A safety helmet, safety boots, and safety glasses must be used at all times during the
installation of the X-Line Advance install system.
Failure to do so can result in injury or death.
1.6 Declaration of conformity
Bosch Security Systems Inc.
130 Perinton Pkwy, Fairport, NY 14450 USA
Hereby declares conformity to the following standards:
– IEC60065:2014
– IEC60529 IP55 (FG models only)
– RoHS 3 EU 2015/853
– ISO 12100:2010
– DGUV Regulation 17

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2 System overview
The X-Line Advance Install loudspeaker is a premium line-array loudspeaker system designed
for high performance permanent install applications, such as sports arenas, houses of
worship, and performing arts centers. The system represents a culmination of EV’s extensive
experience in designing large format line array systems for touring applications, as well as
deep knowledge in designing ruggedized install loudspeaker systems that can survive in harsh,
direct exposure environments.
All models feature stainless steel hardware and grilles, weatherized transducers, and durable
void-free birch enclosures with internal bracing and a rugged polyurea coating. The heavy-duty
cast aluminum input panel has dual 8-conductor terminal blocks with a current capacity that
exceeds 40 amps continuous. Plates with gland nuts are included with each speaker to fully
seal the terminal blocks inside the input panel and to present a clean, consistent look for the
rear of the loudspeaker.
The fiberglass models are specifically designed for harsh environments, including direct
exposure to the elements. In addition to the features already described, each fiberglass
enclosure is coated with a durable fiberglass resin on all external and internal surfaces to seal
the marine-grade plywood. The grilles are backed with a special hydrophobic cloth that
minimizes water intrusion without impeding the acoustic output of the speaker.
X-Line Advance Install is part of a comprehensive product portfolio for commercial and
installation applications, capable of supplying a complete system solution. This includes the
main loudspeaker system, rigging, amplifiers, digital signal processing, and paging
loudspeakers. By providing an entire system solution, we ensure optimum performance,
consistency and reliability.
X-Line Advance Install is designed to be powered and controlled by Dynacord IPX series
amplifiers and SONICUE sound system control software. Presets for all X-Line Advance Install
products are configured within SONICUE for ease of setup and installation. Drive electronics
for X-Line Advance Install can also be configured, controlled and monitored in EV's IRIS-Net
software environment.
Users can configure X-Line Advance Install arrays with EV's proprietary PREVIEW Loudspeaker
Software. PREVIEW will also validate the mechanical forces at each rigging connection point
and will warn the designer if any part of the array is deployed beyond a safe working load.
PREVIEW Loudspeaker Software must be used in order to properly design and suspend the
array.

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X1i Passive line array elements
Each X1i-212 full-range element consists of one SMX2121 12-inch (304.8 mm) LF driver
coupled to a MBH (Mid Band Hydra), and two ND2R 2-inch (50.8 mm) titanium diaphragm HF
drivers. Each HF driver is mounted on a Wavefront-shaping Circular Hydra (WCH) planar-wave.
Each X1i element is designed in a two-way configuration, with either 90° or 120° horizontal
coverage pattern, and 10° vertical coverage pattern. X1i elements have an integrated passive
crossover and EQ network, which allows multiple elements to be driven on a single amplifier
channel. The enclosure is trapezoidal in the vertical plane with a 10° total included angle. X1i
is available in indoor and fully weatherized configurations, as well as white and black colors.
Grids and rigging kits are available to suspend each element in a variety of array
configurations, and eight M10 hard points are built into the product to suspend the array from
third-party structural frames.
X2i Biamp line array elements
Each X2i-212 full-range element consists of one DVN3125 12-inch (304.8 mm) LF driver
coupled to a MBH, and two ND6A 3-inch (76.2 mm) titanium diaphragm HF drivers. Each HF
driver is mounted on a Pin Diffraction Hydra (PDH) planar-wave generator. Each X2i element is
designed in a two-way configuration, with either 90° or 120° horizontal coverage pattern, and
10° vertical coverage pattern. X2i can be driven in biamp mode only. The enclosure is
trapezoidal in the vertical plane with a 10° total included angle. X2i is available in indoor and
fully weatherized configurations, as well as white and black colors. Grids and rigging kits are
available to suspend each element in a variety of array configurations, and eight M10 hard
points are built into the product to suspend the array from third-party structural frames.
X12i-128 Subwoofer system
X12i-128 is a high output dual-18-inch (457.2 mm) subwoofer element designed for use in
large subwoofer arrays. The X12i-128 subwoofer includes two high output DVF4180 woofers
designed specifically for subwoofer applications, providing reliable low-frequency
performance at high SPL levels. Subwoofer elements do not have internal passive crossovers
and require an active crossover and dedicated amplifier channel(s) for proper operation. The
X12i-128 is available in an indoor version that can be suspended or ground stacked, as well as
a fully weatherized version that can be suspended. Each variant is also available in white or
black finish.
X12i-GRID and X12i-RIGKIT line array rigging system
The X12i-GRID and X12i-RIGKIT are accessories that can suspend up to twelve X1i or X2i
elements. The grid connects to the top element in the array and is suspended from the venue.
At least one grid is required at the top of the array. A second grid may be used at the bottom
of the array to create a pullback point to the venue. The rigging kit is used to suspend each
element in the array to the element above, or to the grid. Use one rigging kit for each element
in the loudspeaker array. The X12i-GRID and X12i-RIGKIT use aluminum plates and stainless
steel hardware to ensure the rigging components will not corrode over time in direct exposure
environments.

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3 Dimensions
3.1 X1i and X2i speaker dimensions
79.2mm
[3.12in]
267.8mm
[10.54in]
M10-1.5 THREADED
HOLE (8 PLACES)
536.0mm
[21.10in]
678.5mm
[26.71in] 38.9mm
[1.53in]
497.2mm
[19.57in]
37.4 mm
[1.47in]
309.6mm
[12.19in]
347.0mm
[13.66in]
327.2mm
[12.88in]
186.2mm
[7.33in]
241.3mm
[9.50in]
Figure3.1: X1i dimensions without rigging
746.52mm
[29.39in]
34.00mm
[1.34in]
175.04mm
[6.89in]
327.91mm
[12.91in]
245.36mm
[9.66in]
Figure3.2: X1i dimensions with rigging

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678.5mm
[26.71in]
350.5mm
[138.80in]
347.0mm
[13.66in]
173.5mm
[6.83in]
235.0mm
[9.25in]
M10-1.5 THREADED
HOLE (8 PLACES)
536.0mm
[21.10in]
79.2mm
[3.12in]
267.8mm
[10.54in]
38.9mm
[1.53in]
497.2mm
[19.57in]
37.4mm
[1.47in]
309.6mm
[12.19in]
Figure3.3: X2i dimensions without rigging
746.52mm
[29.39in]
34.00mm
[1.34in]
160.8mm
[6.33in]
349.2mm
[13.75in]
238.3mm
[9.38in]
Figure3.4: X2i dimensions with rigging

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3.2 X12i subwoofer dimensions
763.5mm
[30.06in]
M10-1.5 THREADED HOLE (16 PLACES)
123.9mm [4.88in]
43.7mm
[1.72in]
465.9mm
[18.34in]
509.5mm
[20.06in]
521.1mm
[20.51in]
43.7mm [1.72in]
713.0mm
[28.07in]
1050.1mm
[41.34in]
1093.7mm
[43.06in]
123.9mm
[4.88in]
713.0mm
[28.07in]
336.5mm
[13.25in]
546.9mm
[21.53in]
254.8mm
[10.03in]
Notice!
The symbol denotes the center of mass of the loudspeaker.

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4 Wiring and connections
X-Line Advance Install loudspeakers utilize heavy duty input panels, with dual 8-conductor
Phoenix terminal blocks (Phoenix Contact P/N 1709212). The connectors can accommodate
up to 8 AWG stranded wire. Each loudspeaker includes a weather plate and gland nuts to
ensure that all electrical contacts are protected from rain. The weather plate and gland nuts
are required for speakers used in outdoor environments. For indoor environments, the
weather plate and gland nuts are not required, but recommended for added security and
concealment of the cables.
4.1 X1i schematic and wiring diagram
4.2 X2i schematic and wiring diagram

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4.3 X12i-128 schematic and wiring diagram
1+
1-
2+
2-
3+
3-
4+
4-
CONN 1
1+
1-
2+
2-
3+
3-
4+
4-
CONN 2
DVF4180
+
-
DVF4180
+
-

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4.4 Installing weather plate and gland nuts
PH2
x2
X12i-128
1. Remove the weather plate and (2)
screws (X12i-128 only) from the input
panel.
2. Remove the gland nut kit and (2)
terminal block connectors from inside
the input panel.
x1
3. Install the gland nuts onto the plates. If
the loudspeaker only requires one cable,
use the gland nut plug on one of the
gland nuts.
4. Feed the cable through the gland nut
and weather plate.

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PH1
5. Connect each wire to the appropriate
terminal on the terminal block.
6. Connect the terminal block onto the
input connector, and secure in place
with the (2) captive screws. Adjust the
cable assembly in the cup and tighten
the gland nuts.
PH2
7. Install the weather plate to the input cup
using the (6) screws.

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5 Designing an X1i or X2i array
X1i and X2i rigging methods
There are two methods of deploying X1i and X2i line arrays: With a custom frame, or with the
optional Electro-Voice grid and rigging kits. The Electro-Voice grid and rigging kits (sold
separately) are a cost-effective method to suspend smaller, simple arrays quickly. One rigging
kit is needed for each element in the array. Each array requires at least one grid. Larger and
more complex arrays will require a custom frame. Custom frames are not designed or
provided by Electro-Voice and need to be provided by third parties.
!
Warning!
Qualified professionals must carry out the design, construction, and installation of custom
frames, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Any hardware used to suspend a
loudspeaker not provided by Electro-Voice is the responsibility of others.
Custom rigging frame X12i-GRID and X12i-RIGKIT
In general, a custom rigging frame should be used when:
– more than twelve elements are needed in the array.
– the application requires a steep down angle.
– the array requires excessive curvature.
– other loudspeakers, such as the X12i subwoofer, need to be suspended in the same
array.
In general, the grid and rigging kits can be used when:
– the array consists of twelve or fewer elements.
– the array does not require a steep down angle.
– the array does not have excessive curvature.

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Notice!
These are general guidelines only. Always use PREVIEW to determine if a particular array can
be used with the rigging kits and grid.
!
Warning!
PREVIEW Loudspeaker Software MUST be used to design the array. PREVIEW will state
whether the array configuration is valid for use with the X12i-RIGKIT and X12i-GRID
accessories. Follow all warnings within the software. Failure to design the array properly may
result in serious injury or death.
1. Use PREVIEW Loudspeaker Software to
design the array.
PREVIEW will determine whether the
array can be suspended with the
optional grid and rigging kits for your
particular application, with the safety
factor that you determine based on local
laws and regulations.
2. If PREVIEW states the array
configuration is valid, the optional grid
and rigging kit may be used to suspend
the array. Follow the directions in the X-
Line Advance Install Rigging manual,
available at www.electrovoice.com
3. If PREVIEW determines that the desired
array configuration is not valid or not
possible, a custom rigging solution is
needed. Please see section Custom frame
design considerations, page 27
Notice!
Electro-Voice has experienced and knowledgeable application engineers willing to assist with
any design related questions. Contact information for technical support is located at
www.electrovoice.com

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6 Designing an X12i-128 array
There are 3 methods of installing X12i-128 subwoofers.
– Ground stack
– Custom frame
– Single subwoofer suspended with M10 eyebolts
6.1 Ground stack subwoofer array
X12i-128 subwoofers can be ground stacked using the feet that are included with the
subwoofer. The feet interlock with recesses in the subwoofer enclosure to ensure that the
subwoofers do not “walk” and tip over. Indoor subwoofer models are ground stackable, but
fiberglass versions are not.
Standard ground stack array Cardioid ground stack array
!
Warning!
Use two or more people to lift and move X12i-128 subwoofers.
Failure to do so can result in injury.

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!
Warning!
Do not stack four or more X12i-128 subwoofers horizontally.
Never stack two or more X12i-128 subwoofers vertically.
Failure to do so can result in injury or death.
1. Use PREVIEW to design the array.
2. Attach feet to bottom of subwoofer.

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3. Stack subwoofers into the array. The
feet from each added subwoofer will fit
into the recesses on the subwoofer
below. Repeat as necessary to complete
the array.