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- Page 1 S P E A K E R S Y S T E M S M A N U A L...
- Page 2 Burnsville, MN 55337 U.S.A. Customer Service 1-800-392-3497 Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST Web site: www.electrovoice.com Warning! Only fully licensed, qualified professionals following safe rigging standards should suspend any Electro-Voice system. ® microphones, hum-bucking coils for microphones, and the inclusion...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Page FRi Series Overview FRi Series Warranty Installation Environments 7-10 Rigging Amplifier Recommendations Biamp Operations Electronic Crossover 13-14 Basic Configuration Appendix A: Mechanical Adjustments B: Dimensional Specifications C: Frequency Curve D: Beamwidth Curve E: Product Specifications The purpose of this guide is to familiarize you with the Electro-Voice FRi-Series of installation loudspeakers. -
Page 4: Fri Series Overview
FRi Series Overview S P E A K E R S Y S T E M S Product Descriptions FRi-152/64 The FRi-152/64 features a 60 x 40-degree rotatable horn pattern, which is ideal for far-field, long-throw applications. The FRi-152/64 serves well as a “stand alone” loudspeaker in small-to-medium sized rooms requiring only moderate levels but good bass response as a two-way, direct-radiating loudspeaker system as well. - Page 5 FRi-122/64 The two-way full range loudspeaker system shall incorporate a 12-in. LF transducer and a 2-in./50mm voice coil HF compression driver. The LF driver shall be mounted in a vented enclosure tuned to optimum low-frequency response. The HF driver shall be loaded on a constant-directivity horn with a nominal coverage pattern of 60 X 40-degrees.
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Page 6: Fri Series Warranty
FRi Series Warranty S P E A K E R S Y S T E M S Uniform Limited Warranty Electro-Voice products are guaranteed against malfunction due to defects in materials or workmanship for a specified period, as noted in the individual product-line statement(s) below, or in the individual product data sheet or owner’s manual, beginning with the date of original purchase. -
Page 7: Installation Environments
Interior Installation The standard FRi cabinets are constructed for indoor installation to provide years of trouble-free service. The paint on the cabinets is textured and highly durable. Should you endeavor to paint your cabinet another color, clean and prep the cabinet as you would following standard painting practices. -
Page 8: Rigging
Rigging S P E A K E R S Y S T E M S Installation of the Shoulder Eye Bolts Rigging of the FRi-Series is done with readily available 3/8-16 forged shoulder eye bolts. To install the eye bolts, follow these steps: 1. - Page 9 Rigging to the 3/8 Forged Eyebolts Recommended rigging to the 3/8 forged eyebolts (4 supplied) with each system is as follows and is dependent upon following all recommended loading requirements for safety. Chain Threaded “Quick Link” Forged Lifting Eye Washer Method 1 Cabinet Rigging...
- Page 10 Rigging S P E A K E R S Y S T E M S Rigging Options VERTICAL HANG (Side Views) GRID, STRUCTURAL SUPPORT, CABLE(S) BY OTHERS SPLAY ANGLE SHOULD BE EQUAL TO APPLICABLE HORN PATTERN ANGLE (i.e. 60 OR 40) HORIZONTAL HANG (Top View) SPLAY ANGLE SHOULD BE...
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Page 11: Amplifier Recommendations
Rigging Rigging Options EV has coordinated with ATM Flyware and Polar Focus in developing pre-designed flying hardware to support the most common array configurations of one sub flanked by two full-range loudspeakers. To receive additional information, please contact either of these fine companies. -
Page 12: Biamp Operation
Biamp Operation S P E A K E R S Y S T E M S Changing the “BIAMP Mode” All FRi-Series units are shipped from the factory in “PASSIVE” mode operation. To change to the “BIAMP” mode, follow these steps: 1. -
Page 13: Electronic Crossover
EQ, shelving EQ, low- and high- pass filters, alignment (delay), compressor and limiter functions. (Settings for the Dx38 are available on the EV Web site: www.electrovoice.com.) All FRi full range enclosures feature very high quality barrier strip input terminations for ease of installation and secure connections. -
Page 14: Basic Configuration
Basic Configurations S P E A K E R S Y S T E M S Recommended Configurations for FRi Systems • Bi-amp Operation • All Passive Operation • Tri-amp Operation Due to the inherent designs and efficiencies of the FRi systems, there is no cost effective reason to utilize all active operation in either mono or stereo mode. - Page 15 OPTIONAL PROCESSING AUDIO INPUT OPTIONAL PROCESSING AUDIO INPUT AMPLIFIER CROSSOVER ACTIVE STEREO Basic Configurations PASSIVE STEREO AMPLIFIER OPTIONAL PROCESSING AMPLIFIER CROSSOVER S P E A K E R S Y S T E M S AUDIO INPUT...
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Page 16: Mechanical Adjustments
Appendix A: Mechanical Adjustments S P E A K E R S Y S T E M S Rotatable Horn Information All FRi-Series full-range speakers come with a high- frequency, constant-directivity horn that is fully rotatable. Depending on the model, the horn may be rotated up to 90 degrees to maintain the speaker’s same horizontal coverage angle with the cabinet on its side. -
Page 17: Dimensional Specifications
FRi-181S 23.51 in. 30.00 in. 27.92 in. 15.93 in. 7.5 degrees per side 2.33 in. 23.30 in. 19.23 in. 23.30 in. 24.48 in. 13.25 in. 15.75 in. FRi-152/64 19.03 in. 23.23 in. 27.92 in. 7.25 in. 15 degrees per side 1.70 in. -
Page 18: Frequency Curve
Appendix C: Frequency Curve S P E A K E R S Y S T E M S FRi-122 Frequency Response +120 +115 +110 +105 +100 FREQUENCY IN HERTZ FRi-152 Frequency Response +120 +115 +110 +105 +100 FREQUENCY IN HERTZ FRi-181s Frequency Response +120 +115... -
Page 19: Beamwidth Curve
FRi-122/64 Beamwidth vs. Frequency FREQUENCY IN HERTZ FRi-122/64 Directivity Factor and Directivity Index FREQUENCY IN HERTZ FRi-152/64 Beamwidth vs. Frequency FREQUENCY IN HERTZ FRi-152/64 Directivity Factor and Directivity Index FREQUENCY IN HERTZ Appendix D: Beamwidth Curve 10,000 20,000 1000 2000 5000 1000 2000... -
Page 20: Product Specifications
4, The Willows Centre, Willow Lane, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 4NX, UK, Phone: 44 181 640 9600, FAX: 44 181 646 7084 Africa, Mid-East 12000 Portland Ave South, Burnsville, MN 55337, Phone: 952-887-7424, FAX: 952-887-9212 Latin America 12000 Portland Ave South, Burnsville, MN 55337, Phone: 952-887-7491, FAX: 952-887-9212 www.electrovoice.com Telex Communications, Inc. • ©Telex Communications, Inc. 9/2000 Part Number 535661...