Electro-Voice X-Array XCN User manual

Description
The X-Array™ product line represents im-
portant advancements in concert-sound-
reinforcement technology. The design
goals called for the highest acoustic out-
put capability with the highest fidelity in
lightweight, compact enclosures that were
easy to array. The development began with
a clean sheet of paper and took an inte-
grated approach. The individual loud-
speaker drivers, horns, enclosures, rigging
hardware and system configurations were
designed from the ground up specifically
for this high-performance application.
The Xcn is an active near-field, two-way,
MB/HF loudspeaker system with a rotat-
able 60° x 40° coverage pattern. The high-
frequency and mid-bass sections are horn
loaded with one driver in each frequency
band, and the HF horn/driver combination
is mounted coaxially inside the mid-bass
horn. The mid-bass and high-frequency
sections are identical to that of the full-
size Xn X-Array™ system. The horns and
drivers were designed as part of the Xcn
development and represent a step forward
in state-of-the-art loudspeaker design in
terms of high acoustic output with low
distortion and low power compression.
Electro-Voice engineers developed a
new technology dubbed Ring-Mode
Decoupling (RMD™) to substantially im-
prove clarity and intelligibility by reduc-
ing both linear and nonlinear resonance
modes that color the sound.
The high-frequency driver in the Xcn is
the ND5, which is a 3.56-mm (1.4-in.) exit
high-frequency compression driver that
features a powerful neodymium motor
structure that was optimized for maximum
efficiency and reduced power compression.
A new 76.2-mm (3.0-in.)-diameter titanium
diaphragm assembly provides increased in-
stantaneous peak output capability and
reduced dome breakup. The ND5 is
mounted on a 60° x 40° rotatable constant-
directivity horn. This combination results
in substantially improved vocal clarity and
presence with a smooth response through-
out the vocal range up to 20,000 Hz. The
horn and driver are nested inside the mid-
bass phase plug assembly to minimize in-
terference in the mid-bass band.
The mid-bass driver in the Xcn is the
ND12A, which is a 30.5-mm (12-in.) mid-
bass driver that features a powerful new
neodymium motor structure that was opti-
mized for maximum horn-loaded efficiency
and reduced power compression. A new
Kevlar®-reinforced cone assembly pro-
vides a smooth response with reduced
cone break up. The ND12A is mounted on
a mid-bass horn that has a coverage pat-
tern that transitions smoothly into the ro-
tatable 60° x 40° high-frequency pattern.
The mid-bass phase plug provides opti-
mal loading for the ND12A driver, deliver-
ing smooth response and extended effi-
ciency up to 2,000 Hz. This combination
results in improved vocal intelligibility and
clarity with a smooth response from the
lower-to-mid vocal range.
Ring-Mode Decoupling, (RMD™) is a
technique utilized and named by Electro-
Voice to describe a process used to im-
prove sound quality in loudspeaker sys-
tems. RMD™ offers a solution to a very
fundamental problem. It has long been rec-
ognized that two different loudspeaker
systems can sound different even though
they both may be equalized to have the
same frequency response. This difference
is due to a variety of resonances, or ring
modes, that color the sound. Although this
ringing may be very low in level compared
to the program material, it is still audible.
The source of these resonances may be
mechanical or acoustical in nature or a com-
bination of both. In addition, they may be
linear or nonlinear, resulting in their char-
acter changing with level. Furthermore,
these ring modes may be aggravated when
multiple loudspeaker enclosures are as-
sembled into arrays. The result is a colora-
tion that decreases intelligibility and clar-
Xcn
X-Array™ Two-Way,
MB/HFSystem
• MB and HF sections are identi-
cal to Xn
• Ring-Mode Decoupling (RMD™)
provides accurate transient
detail
• Near-field 60° x 40° rotatable
coverage pattern
• Neodymium ND5 HF and ND12A
MB drivers
• Unique rear-hinge rigging
• Enclosure shell and rigging
identical to all of the half-size
X-Array™ systems

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ity with the nature of that coloration vary-
ing with level. Often, the listener perceives
that coloration as imbalance in the fre-
quency response, and will attempt to elec-
tronically adjust the system to restore the
spectral balance. However this electronic
equalization has the negative effect of
changing the program material itself.
Ring-Mode Decoupling (RMD™) ad-
dresses mechanical resonances with me-
chanical solutions, and acoustical reso-
nances with acoustical solutions. In the
Xcn development, RMD™ was applied at
every level – to the individual mid-bass
and high-frequency drivers, the mid-bass
and high-frequency horns, the mid-bass
chamber, the interaction between the mid-
bass and high-frequency bands and the
interaction between multiple enclosures.
The design process included, for example,
the driver diaphragm, cone, suspension
and phase-plug geometry and materials,
horn geometry and materials, enclosure ge-
ometry and materials, absorptive materi-
als, etc. The result is a dramatic improve-
ment in clarity and with a much more neu-
tral sound (a lack of coloration), with the
loudspeaker system maintaining its sonic
integrity from the very-lowest sound-pres-
sure levels, to the very-highest sound-pres-
sure levels. This means that the front-of-
house engineer will not have to retune the
EQ and level settings as the SPL is in-
creased throughout the show. This also
means that the sound-system performance
will remain consistent in different array con-
figurations and from venue to venue.
The X-Array™ systems utilizes a unique
rigging system. A hinge assembly is used
to link cabinets together at their rear cor-
ners, while wire-rope/fitting assemblies are
used at the front to adjust the relative angle
between systems. (See the Flying the X-
Array™Systems section for more details.)
The Xcn utilizes the half-size X-Array™
enclosure shell, which is identical to that
of the Xcb bass system. They have the
same footprint and rigging as the full-size
X-Array™ systems; however, the height
of the compact systems is approximately
half that of the full-size systems.
The durable Xcn enclosure is constructed
of 18-mm, 13-ply birch plywood and has a
wear-resistant black, textured paint finish.
The system is trapezoidal, forming an
18° wedge, and includes a heavy-duty
steel grille with a water-resistant charcoal-
gray foam interlining. The enclosure fea-
tures vinyl bumper pads on the front cor-
ners and feet on the bottom to resist wear.
A variety of accessories are available for
the X-Array™ loudspeaker systems, in-
cluding rigging hardware, dollies, covers,
electronic crossovers, amplifier racks and
speaker cabling. Consult the X-Array™ Ac-
cessories section for a complete listing the
available accessories.
Applications
The X-Array™ loudspeaker systems were
designed for optimal performance in both
concert-sound and permanent-installation
applications where studio-monitor sound
quality is required at concert-sound lev-
els. The X-Array™ loudspeaker systems
work well individually, in small arrays and
in large arrays. The high-acoustic output
from these compact, lightweight systems
provide the highest acoustic-power-to-
weight ratio, the highest acoustic-power-
to-frontal-area ratio, and the highest acous-
tic-power-to-bulk-volume ratio in the in-
dustry. That means that X-Array™ sys-
temswillbeconsiderablysmallerandlighter
compared to competitive systems having
equivalent acoustic output.
The 60° x 40° coverage pattern of the Xcn
makes it ideal for sound-reinforcement ap-
plications with short- to medium-throw
requirements. With its response from 125-
20,000Hz,theXcnisrecommendedformid-
bass/high-frequency applications, and
should be used with an X-Array™ bass
box (like the Xb, Xcb or Xds) for full-range
performance. The Xcn may be used indi-
vidually or in multiples to construct arrays.
In addition, the Xcn may be used with the
MB/HF- or LF/MB/HF X-Array™ loud-
speaker systems (like the Xf, Xn or Xcn) to
construct large full-range arrays. The Xcn
enclosure is identical to that of the other
half-size X-Array™ systems (like the Xcb).
The footprint of the half-size X-Array™
enclosures is identical to that of the full-
size X-Array™ systems (like the Xn, Xf
and Xb), as is the rigging hardware, mak-
ing array integration easy whether flying
or stacking. The rotatable horn pattern of-
fers tremendous flexibility to tailor the pat-
tern to the application. For example, the
60°H x 40°V orientation would be well
suited for front-of-house, front-fill and side-
fill applications while the 40°H x 60°V ori-
entation would be well suited for down-fill
applications.
The Xcn is a two-way active system that
requires an active electronic crossover.
Both the Electro-Voice Dx38 and Klark
Teknik DN8000 digital crossovers are rec-
ommended for signal control. (See the
Crossover, Equalization and Signal De-
lay Controller section.) The Electro-Voice
P3000 amplifier is recommended for pow-
ering the Xcn. (See the Amplifier Recom-
mendations section.)
Power-HandlingCapabilities
The Xcn systems are rated as per the
“ANSI/EIA RS-426-A Loudspeaker Power
Rating, Full Range Test,” which uses a
shaped-random-noise signal to simulate
typical music to test the mechanical and
thermal capabilities of the loudspeakers.
A digital crossover was used to provide
the appropriate filtering and equalization.
The test parameters are as follows:
High-Frequency Section
PE(MAX): 75 watts
Test Voltage: 30.1-volts rms
60.2-voltspeak
RSR (1.15RE): 12.1 ohms
Mid-Bass-Frequency Section
PE(MAX): 300 watts
Test Voltage: 45.5-volts rms
91.0-voltspeak
RSR (1.15RE): 6.90 ohms
AmplifierRecommendations
Power amplifiers with the following ratings
are recommended for use with the Xcn
loudspeaker systems:
HF: 800 watts per channel
into 8 ohms

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93-volts rms short term
132-volts peak
MB: 800 watts per channel
into 8 ohms
93-volts rms short term
132-volts peak
Xcn loudspeakers may be paralleled with
other Xcn systems as long as the amplifi-
ers can drive the lower impedances. To
maintain a sufficient damping factor with
long cable runs, amplifier loads of four
ohms per channel are recommended. The
Electro-Voice P3000 amplifiers are ideal for
powering the X-Array™ systems.
Crossover, Equalization and Signal
Delay Controller
The Xcn is a two-way active loudspeaker
system requiring an active crossover,
equalization and signal delay controller.
For basic applications, the Electro-Voice
Dx38 2-in/4-out controller is recommended.
For more sophisticated applications, the
Klark Teknik DN8000 2-in/ 5-out controller
is recommended. Linkwitz-Riley crossover
filters with a minimum slope of 24-dB per
octave at 125 Hz and 1,760 Hz are recom-
mended. Both the Dx38 and the DN8000
offer appropriate filtering, equalization and
signal delay capabilities to provide opti-
mum performance of the X-Array™ loud-
speaker systems. Digital parameter settings
for both controllers are available upon
request.
Electrical Connection and System
Wiring
Two paralleled Neutrik 8-pin Speakon®
connectors are used for electrical connec-
tion to the Xcn loudspeakers with the fol-
lowing pin assignments:
HF: Pins 4 Paralleled
MB: Pins 3 Paralleled
The Xcn wiring diagram is shown in Fig-
ure 7. Since the connectors are paralleled,
it does not matter which connector is used
as the input or output when paralleling Xcn
systems. Although Pins 1 and 2 are not
used by the Xcn systems, they are paral-
leled on the input panel. This allows an X-
Array™ bass box (like the Xb or Xcb –
which use Pins 1 and 2, but not Pins 3 and
4) to be paralleled with an Xcn, allowing all
eight conductors to be used with a single
cable run to the amplifiers. Note that when
four Xcn systems are jumped from one to
another, the amplifier home-run cable will
have four high-frequency drivers on Pins
4 (for a 4-ohm load) and four mid-bass driv-
ers on Pins 3 (for a 4-ohm load).
Flying the X-Array™ Systems
The X-Array™ loudspeaker systems all
utilize the same rigging hardware and have
the same structural strength ratings. Thus,
different systems may be mixed in an array
to achieve the best acoustic results. The
rigging system allows for the smallest pos-
sible spacing between adjacent enclosures,
and utilizes quick-release rigging fittings
for fast installation and tear down.
When flown, the X-Array™ enclosures are
linked together by two removable hinges
on the rear of the enclosures at the top and
bottom. This arrangement enables the en-
closures to pivot vertically from the rear
corners. The relative vertical angle between
adjacent enclosures is adjustable and set
by two removable rigging straps on the
front of the enclosures at the top and bot-
tom. Both the rear rigging hinges and the
front rigging straps are installed when en-
closures are sitting on top of one another.
For ease of installation of the hinges and
straps, the enclosures self align using feet
and cups mounted on the top and bottom
of the enclosures. The relative horizontal
angle between adjacent columns of loud-
speakers is set by adjustable grids at the
top of the array (or by custom-building at-
tachment supports in permanent-installa-
tion applications where grids are not used).
The removable proprietary rear rigging
hinges utilize all-steel construction and are
secured into a proprietary track assembly
on the enclosure (similar to the heavy-duty
aircraft L-track). The aluminum track is ex-
truded as a single-piece track/angle-bracket
assembly and ties into the top, bottom and
rear of the enclosure. Metal bars inside the
enclosure tie the top and bottom track/
angle-bracket assemblies together, minimiz-
ing the load applied to the wooden enclo-
sure. The rear extrusion will accommodate
the New Haven 32102-2 aircraft-type
double-stud locking fitting instead of the
hinge for applications requiring a lower
strength rating.
The removable front strap assemblies uti-
lize all-steel New Haven 32102-2 aircraft-
type double-stud locking fittings and wire
rope, and are secured into another propri-
etary track similar to the heavy-duty air-
craft L-track. The track is extruded as a
single-piece track/angle-bracket assembly
that ties into the front and side of the en-
closure. The track/angle-bracket assembly
extends from the top to the bottom of the
enclosure, eliminating the load applied to
the wooden enclosure.
A complete line of flying-hardware acces-
sories is available for the X-Array™ loud-
speaker systems including a grid, rigging
hinges and rigging straps. The variety of
rigging hinges and front rigging straps
available include those for linking two en-
closures together, securing the top enclo-
sure in a column to a grid, and for picking
up the top enclosure in a column without a
grid. Consult the X-Array™ Accessories
section for a complete listing the available
rigging accessories.
The total weight of a column of X-Array™
loudspeaker systems that may be sup-
ported by the X-Array™ rigging system
varies from 454-726 kg (1,000-1,600 lb) de-
pending on the rigging configuration de-
tails. An X-Array™ Flying Manual is
available from Electro-Voice and is included
with each X-Array™ system shipment. The
manual should be consulted for complete
structural specifications and detailed in-
structions for safely suspending and us-
ing the X-Array™ systems.
FieldReplacement
Normal service for the Xcn requires only a
#2 Phillips screwdriver and a 3/16-inch hex-
key wrench. The drivers may be accessed
as follows:
HF: First remove the grille, then remove
the screws securing the front flange of the
high-frequency horn. Lift the horn and
driver out of the shroud assembly. In the
event of failure, the diaphragm assembly

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can be replaced with the driver attached to
the horn.
MB: Remove the screws securing the
hatch on the back of the enclosure and lift
the hatch out. Remove the screws secur-
ing the 12-inch driver and lift the driver out
of the enclosure. In the event of failure,
the entire driver must be replaced.
The following service parts are available
from the service department in Buchanan,
Michigan USA:
HF: #84423-XX 16-ohm ND5-16
diaphragm kit
#827-2973 ND5-16 complete driver
MB: #812-2858 ND12A complete driver
LF: #818-2883EVX-180Bcompletedriver
The complete drivers are available only for
repair replacement and are not available
for general sale.
Architects’ and Engineers’
Specifications
The loudspeaker system shall be a three-
way, active, coaxial, MB/HF system with a
frequencyresponse from 125-20,000 Hz with
crossover frequencies at 125 and 1,760 Hz
and a rotatable 60° x 40° constant-directiv-
ity coverage pattern. The loudspeaker sys-
tem shall have a high-frequency compres-
sion driver mounted on a 60° x 40° constant-
directivity horn, and shall have a 16-ohm,
76.2-mm (3-in.) diameter voice coil, a
76.2-mm (3-in.) titanium dome, a 35.6-mm
(1.4-in.) exit, a neodymium magnetic motor
structure, and a 75-watt power rating.
The loudspeaker system also shall have
a 305-mm (12-in.) mid-bass driver
mounted on a mid-bass horn, and shall
have a 16-ohm, 63.5-mm (2.5-in.) diameter
voice coil, a neodymium magnetic motor
structure, and a 300-watt power rating. The
loudspeaker shall have a rigging system
enabling a column of loudspeakers to be
hinged at their back corners with relative
downward angles set by adjustable rigging
straps at the front. The enclosure shall be
constructed of 18-mm thick, 13-ply birch
plywood, and shall be trapezoidal forming
an 18° wedge, and be 596 mm (23.46 in.)
high, 584 mm (23.00 in.) wide at the front,
354 mm (13.93 in.) wide at the back and
759 mm (29.88 in.) deep and shall weigh
60.8 kg (134 lb). The loudspeaker sys-
tem shall be the Electro-Voice Xcn.
Rigging Accessories
Grid: This ATM Fly-Ware™ “T”-shaped,
all-steel-construction grid was specifically
designed as a single column of X-Array™
systems. Multiple grids can be linked to-
gether with couplers on front and back re-
tractable arms, the position of which sets
the splay angle between adjacent columns.
Part number MEGS-4000-T. ATM
Fly-ware™, 2100 S. Wilmington Ave.,
Carson, CA 90810 USA, 310/834-5914
Xrhg Grid Hinge: Two Xrhg grid rigging
hinges are used to attach the rear of the
top enclosure in a column to the rear of an
X-Array™compatible grid. Each hinge con-
sists of two precision-machined steel rig-
ging-track fittings connected by an alloy-
steel chain. Part number 510-2999. Electro-
Voice, 600 Cecil St., Buchanan, MI 49107
USA,616/695-6831or800/234-6831
Xrhp Pickup Hinge: Two Xrhp pickup
rigging hinges are used to create custom
rigging assemblies to attach to the rear of
the top enclosure in a column when an
ATM grid is not used. Each hinge con-
sists of one precision-machined steel rig-
ging-track fitting with an alloy-steel chain.
Part number 510-3000. Electro-Voice, 600
Cecil St., Buchanan, MI 49107 USA,
616/695-6831or800/234-6831
Xrhl Linking Hinge: Two Xrhl linking
rigging hinges are used to link two enclo-
sures together at the rear. Each hinge con-
sists of two precision-machined steel rig-
ging-track fittings connected by a heavy-
duty steel hinge. Part number 510-2998.
Electro-Voice, 600 Cecil St., Buchanan, MI
49107USA, 616/695-6831 or 800/234-6831
XrslLong Rigging Steel Straps: Two Xrsl
long rigging straps are used at the front of
two enclosures to adjust their relative ver-
tical angles. The Xrsl may also be used to
attach the front of the top enclosure to the
ATM grid when upward angles are not re-
quired. Each all-steel strap consists of two
New Haven NH32102-2 double-stud fit-
tings connected by black plastic-coated
wire rope. Sound Manufacturing Inc., 3336
Primera Ave., Hollywood, CA 90068 USA,
213/850-5042 or ATM Fly-ware™, 2100 S.
Wilmington Ave., Carson, CA 90810 USA,
310/834-5914
Xrss Short Rigging Steel Straps: Two
Xrss short rigging straps are used to at-
tach the front of the top enclosure to the
ATM grid. The Xrss may also be used at
the front of two enclosures when a limited
range of vertical angles are required. The
all-steel Xrss utilizes the same construc-
tion as the Xrsl. Sound Manufacturing Inc.,
3336 Primera Ave., Hollywood, CA 90068
USA, 213/850-5042 or ATM Fly-ware™,
2100S.WilmingtonAve., Carson, CA90810
USA,310/834-5914
General Rigging Supplies: A wide vari-
ety of standard and specialty rigging hard-
ware components for both touring and per-
manent-installation applications is avail-
able. Sound Manufacturing Inc., 3336
Primera Ave., Hollywood, CA 90068 USA,
213/850-5042 or ATM Fly-ware™, 2100 S.
Wilmington Ave., Carson, CA 90810 USA,
310/834-5914
Electronic Accessories
Klark Teknik DN8000 Digital Control-
ler: The DN8000 digital electronic loud-
speaker controller has a two-in/five-out ar-
chitecture, with each output having pro-
grammable high-pass and low-pass filters,
four-band equalization, signal delay, com-
pressor- limiter-and noise-gate functions.
Program parameters for optimal perfor-
mance of the X-Array™ systems are avail-
able. Klark Teknik, Klark Industrial Park,
Walter Nash Road, Kidderminster,
Worcestershire DY11 7HJ England, 44-156-
274-1515
Electro-Voice Dx38 Digital Controller:
The Dx38 digital electronic loudspeaker
controller has a two-in/four-out architec-
ture, with each output having program-
mable high-pass and low-pass filters, four-
band equalization, signal delay compres-
sor and limiter functions. Program param-
eters for optimal performance of the
X-Array™ systems are available. Electro-
Voice, 600 Cecil St., Buchanan, MI 49107
USA,616/695-6831

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Electro-Voice P3000 Power Amplifiers:
The stereo P3000 power amplifiers are rated
at 800 watts into 8 ohms, or 93-volts rms
short term. The amplifiers are 3-U high and
weigh 28 kg (62 lb) each. Electro-Voice, 600
Cecil St., Buchanan, MI 49107 USA,
616/695-6831
X-Array™ Amplifier Racks: These 16-U
racks will hold four Electro-Voice P3000
poweramplifiers,oneKlarkTeknik DN8000
digital controller, 1-U light module, and a
2-U multipin patch panel. The aluminum-
frame/wood-panel racks are vibration-iso-
lation mounted on heavy-duty wheel
boards and come prewired for AC power,
audio and control signal sends and Neu-
trik®Speakon speaker connectors. db
Sound, L.P., 1219 Rand Road, Des Plaines,
IL60016USA,847/299-0357
X-Array™ Speaker Cables: Eight con-
ductor cable with four #11 AWG conduc-
tors and four #13 AWG connectors. The
larger conductors are used in the LF bands
for increased damping factor. Lengths
made to order. Standard terminations are
Neutrik Speakon™ NL8FC connectors
wired to X-Array™ standards; however,
custom terminations are available. Enter-
tainment Technology Cable, 1247 Rand
Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 USA,
800/529-6312
Miscellaneous Accessories
X-Array™ Loudspeaker Covers: Heavy-
duty covers are available for the X-Array™
speakers. These covers wrap around the
enclosures, while sitting on a dolly, and
Velcro together at the back for fast instal-
lation and removal. db Sound, L.P., 1219
Rand Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 USA,
847/299-0357
X-Array™ Dolly Boards: Double-wide
dolly built to hold four X-Array™ loud-
speakers, two wide by two high. The
double-thick 18-mm birch-plywood con-
struction includes cutouts and keys for
loudspeaker enclosure shape and align-
ment feet. The dolly boards are painted
black and utilize four extra-heavy-duty
4-inch x 2-inch casters. Custom-designed
dolly boards are also available to meet spe-
cific requirements. R&R Cases and Cabi-
nets,1217RandRoad,Des Plaines, IL 60016
USA,847/299-8100
Racks and Road Cases: A variety of gen-
eral purpose, custom racks and hard-shell
road cases are available for touring or per-
manent-installation applications. R&R
Cases and Cabinets, 1217 Rand Road, Des
Plaines, IL 60016 USA, 847/299-8100
LimitedWarranty
Electro-Voice products are guaranteed
against malfunction due to defects in ma-
terials or workmanship for a specified pe-
riod, as noted in the individual product-
line statement(s) below, or in the individual
product data sheet or owner’s manual, be-
ginning with the date of original purchase.
If such malfunction occurs during the
specified period, the product will be re-
paired or replaced (at our option) without
charge. The product will be returned to the
customer prepaid. Exclusions and Limita-
tions: The Limited Warranty does not ap-
ply to: (a) exterior finish or appearance;
(b) certain specific items described in the
individual product-line statement(s) below,
or in the individual product data sheet or
owner’s manual; (c) malfunction resulting
from use or operation of the product other
than as specified in the product data sheet
or owner’s manual; (d) malfunction result-
ing from misuse or abuse of the product;
or (e) malfunction occurring at any time
after repairs have been made to the prod-
uct by anyone other than Electro-Voice
Service or any of its authorized service rep-
resentatives. Obtaining Warranty Ser-
vice: To obtain warranty service, a cus-
tomer must deliver the product, prepaid, to
Electro-Voice Service or any of its autho-
rized service representatives together with
proof of purchase of the product in the
form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice. A
list of authorized service representatives
is available from Electro-Voice Service at
600 Cecil Street, Buchanan, MI 49107
(800/234-6831orFAX616/695-4743). Inci-
dental and Consequential Damages Ex-
cluded: Product repair or replacement and
return to the customer are the only rem-
edies provided to the customer. Electro-
Voice shall not be liable for any incidental
or consequential damages including, with-
out limitation, injury to persons or prop-
erty or loss of use. Some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of inciden-
tal or consequential damages so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to
you. Other Rights: This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state
to state.
Electro-Voice Speakers and Speaker Sys-
tems are guaranteed against malfunction
due to defects in materials or workman-
ship for a period of five (5) years from the
date of original purchase. The Limited
Warranty does not apply to burned voice
coils or malfunctions such as cone and/or
coil damage resulting from improperly de-
signed enclosures. Electro-Voice active
electronics associated with the speaker
systems are guaranteed for three (3) years
from the date of original purchase. Addi-
tional details are included in the Uniform
Limited Warranty statement.
Electro-Voice Accessories are guaranteed
against malfunction due to defects in ma-
terials or workmanship for a period of one
(1) year from the date of original purchase.
Additional details are included in the Uni-
form Limited Warranty statement.
Electro-Voice FlyingHardware (including
enclosure-mounted hardware and riggings
accessories) is guaranteed against mal-
function due to defects in materials or
workmanship for a period of one (1) year
from the date of original purchase. Addi-
tional details are included in the Uniform
Limited Warranty statement.
For warranty repair or service informa-
tion, contact the service repair department
at:616/695-6831or 800/685-2606.
For technical assistance, contact Techni-
cal Support at 800/234-6831 or
616/695-6831, M-F, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Eastern Standard Time.
Specifications subject to change without
notice.

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Vertical
Horizontal
5 dB per division
Figure 1 — Polar Response
The directional response of the Xcn was measured in an anechoic environment at a
distance of 6.1 m (20 ft.) using 1/3-octave-filtered pink noise with a full spherical measure-
ment system. The Klark Teknik DN8000 digital electronic unit was used to provide the
necessary crossover filters, equalization and time delay. The polar response of the loud-
speaker system at selected 1/3-octave frequencies is shown. The selected frequencies are
representative of the polar response of the system.
160 Hz 250 Hz200 Hz
315 Hz 400 Hz
630 Hz 1000 Hz 800 Hz
500 Hz

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Vertical
Horizontal
5 dB per division
1600 Hz 2000 Hz1250 Hz
10 kHz 12.5 kHz 16 kHz
2500 Hz 3.15 kHz 4 kHz
5 kHz 6.3 kHz 8 kHz

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Figure 3 — Beamwidth
The beamwidth of the Xcn, (i.e., the in-
cluded horizontal and vertical coverage
angles at the -6-dB points) was measured
with a full-spherical measurement system
as described in Figure 1.
Figure 2 — Frequency Response
The frequency response of the Xcn was
measured on axis in the far field in an
anechoic environment using a swept sine-
wavesignal.TheKlarkTeknik DN8000 digi-
tal electronic unit was used to provide the
necessary crossover filters, equalization
and time delay. One watt of power (4.00-
volts rms at 500 Hz) was applied to the mid
band of the mid-bass section. The sound-
pressure level was normalized for an
equivalent one meter distance.

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Figure 5 — Distortion
Distortion for the Xcn was measured on
axis in the far field in an anechoic environ-
ment with an input signal that would result
in a sound-pressure level of 115 dB at one
meter. The Klark Teknik DN8000 digital
electronic unit was used to provide the nec-
essary crossover filters, equalization and
time delay. A frequency spectrum typical
of close-miked rock music was employed.
The sound pressure level was normalized
for an equivalent one-meter distance. Plots
of second and third harmonic distortion
are shown referenced to the fundamental.
Figure 4 — Directivity
The directivity index, Di, and directivity fac-
tor, R , of the Xcn were measured with a
full- spherical measurement system as de-
scribed in Figure 1.
Figure 6 — Impedance
The impedance of each frequency band of
the Xcn was measured in an anechoic en-
vironment.

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Figure 7—Wiring Diagram
The wiring diagram of each frequency band
of the Xcn is shown.
Figure 8—Dimensions
BLACK SPEAKER TERMINAL IS "-"
HF:
MB:
PINS 1 & 2 PARALLELED
PINS 4 PARALLELED
PINS 3 PARALLELED
RED SPEAKER TERMINAL IS "+"
BLACK
BLUE
BLACK
RED
BLACK
RED
BLACK
WHITE
3 -
1 -
1+
2 -
2+
4+
4 -
3+
1 - BLACK
RED
1+
BLACK
RED
BLACK
BLUE
BLACK
WHITE
PARALLELED CONNECTORS
4+
4 -
3+
3 -
2 -
2+
WHITE
BLUE
BLACK
BLACK +
_
+
_
16 OHMS NOMINAL
MB
6.0 OHMS DC
HF
16 OHMS NOMINAL
10.5 OHMS DC
353.8 mm
(13.93 in.)
733.2 mm
(28.87 in.)
758.8 mm
(29.88 in.)
584.2 mm
(23.00 in.)
595.9 mm
(23.46 in.)
9.0°
TYP.
WEIGHT: 60.8 kg(134 lb)

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Specifications
FrequencyResponse(measuredinfar
field,calculatedtoonemeter on axis,
sweptsinewave,onewattintoMB
section–4.00V at500Hz, anechoic
environment;seeFigure2):
125-20,000Hz
CrossoverFrequency:
125/1,760Hz
Efficiency,MidBandMB/HF:
25/25%
MaximumLong-Term-AveragePower-
HandlingCapacity(perANSI/EIARS-
426A1980),MB/HF:
300/75watts
MaximumLong-TermAverage
Mid-BandAcousticOutput,MB/HF:
75/19 acoustic watts
Sensitivity(SPLatonemeter, indicated
inputpower,anechoicenvironment,
averagelevel),MB/HF,
1/1watt:
110.0/112.0 dB
300/60watts:
134.8/130.8dB
Beamwidth(angleincludedby6-dB-
downpointsonpolarresponses,indi-
catedone-third-octavebandsofpink
noise; see Figures 1 and 3),
Horizontal,800-16,000Hz:
60°(+30°,-18°)
Vertical,800-16,000 Hz:
40°(+24°,-4°)
DirectivityFactor,R (Q),800-16,000Hz
Average(see Figure 4):
22.1(+12.5,-7.6)
DirectivityIndex,Di,800-16,000Hz
Average(see Figure 4):
13.4dB(+2.0dB,-1.8 dB)
Distortion (115 dBSPLat one meter,
shapedspectrum;seeFigure 5),
SecondHarmonic,
200Hz:
1.9%
500Hz:
0.7%
2,000Hz:
1.2%
5,000Hz:
1.1%
ThirdHarmonic,
200Hz:
0.3%
500Hz:
0.2%
2,000Hz:
<0.1%
5,000Hz:
<0.1%
TransducerComplement,
HF:
ND5-16compressiondriver,
HP-type60° x 40° horn
MB:
ND12A12-in.mid-bassdriver,
60°x40°horn
Impedance(seeFigure6),
Nominal,MB/HF:
16/16ohms
Minimum,MB.HF:
9.9/12.9ohms
InputConnections:
Two Neutrik NL8MPR Speakon®
connectors paralleled
RecommendedAmplifierPower,Rating:
HF:800 watts per channel @ 8 ohms
(93-volts rms short term)
MB:800 watts per channel @ 8 ohms
(93-volts rms short term)
EnclosureConstruction,
EnclosureShell:
18-mm,13-plybirchplywood
Finish:
Blacktextured paint
Grille:
Powder-coated steel with foam
Rigging:
Proprietary hinge system at rear. Heavy-
duty L-track on front which accepts
NewHaven NH32102-2 double-stud
fittings
Dimensions,
Height:
595.9mm(23.46in.)
Width(front):
584.2mm(23.00in.)
Width(back):
353.8mm(13.93in.)
Depth:
758.8mm(29.88in.)
Angle:
18°wedge
NetWeight:
60.8kg(134lb)
ShippingWeight:
64.9kg(143lb)

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