ZXA1 Series Loudspeaker Table of contents | en Table of contents Safety Important safety instructions FCC information Precautions Description Quick setup Features Installation Floor monitor, tripod and pole mount Suspending the loudspeakers Rotating the horn Rotating the logo Amplifier controls...
| Safety ZXA1 Series Loudspeaker Safety Important safety instructions Warning! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not overexpose this appliance to rain or moisture. Warning! Connect only to mains socket with protective earthing connection. Read these instructions.
Precautions If an Electro-Voice loudspeaker is used outdoors on a sunny day, place the loudspeaker in a shaded or covered area. The loudspeaker amplifiers have protection circuits that temporarily shut the loudspeaker off when extremely high temperatures are reached.
EV system and fully utilize its performance capabilities. Only to be expected from Electro-Voice , the ZxA1 packs a big-stage punch. Electro-Voice drivers, components, and amplifiers are legendary - all proven at the highest levels of live performance.
ZXA1 Series Loudspeaker Description | en Step ZXA1 ZXA1-SUB Slowly increase knob to the desired level. Features ZXA1 8” 2-way powered speaker The ZXA1 is a compact, powerful, and versatile choice for sound reinforcement and stage monitoring applications, lightweight and durable, with an 800 W amp.
| Installation ZXA1 Series Loudspeaker Installation Floor monitor, tripod and pole mount Floor monitor Figure 3.1: ZXA1 monitor position Tripod Figure 3.2: ZXA1 on tripod stand 2022-06 | 06 | F.01U.218.487 Electro-Voice User manual...
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ZXA1 Series Loudspeaker Installation | en Pole mount Electro-Voice ZXA1-SUB loudspeakers include 35 mm (1-3/8 inch) pole mount cups to allow mounting a full range speaker above it. Figure 3.3: ZXA1 pole mount location 1 Set screw 2 Pole mount recess Make sure to: –...
ZXA1 Series Loudspeaker Suspending the loudspeakers Electro-Voice ZXA1 loudspeakers may be safely suspended with single stud fittings by using the MP1 suspension kit, or quickly attached to a truss by using the CA-Zx truss clamp adaptor (both sold separately). See MP1 or CA-Zx instruction sheets for proper assembly and use.
ZXA1 Series Loudspeaker Installation | en Figure 3.6: CA-ZX truss clamp accessory Rotating the horn The ZXA1 allows for the horn to be rotated for more effective coverage if desired. The horn is factory-installed with the 90° coverage in the horizontal plane and the 50° coverage in the vertical plane.
| Installation ZXA1 Series Loudspeaker Rotating the logo All versions of the ZXA1 (except the ZXA1-SUB) allow for the logo to be rotated, if required. The logo badge is square and can be rotated in 90° increments. To rotate the logo badge: Using a finger or flat-edge screwdriver (using care not to scratch grille), grip under the logo badge.
ZXA1 Series Loudspeaker Amplifier controls | en Amplifier controls Figure 4.1: ZXA1 and ZXA1-SUB amplifier panels Control Function LIMIT The LED brief blinking indicates the power amplifier is operated at its limits. Short-term blinking is not critical because the integrated limiter keeps distortion under control.
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| Amplifier controls ZXA1 Series Loudspeaker Control Function MASTER Level control for adjusting the power amp’s overall amplification. The level control affects the volume of the line input and microphone input. To prevent distortion and clipping of pre-linked mixing consoles, the control should generally be set to a value between 0 dB and +6 dB.
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ZXA1 Series Loudspeaker Amplifier controls | en Control Function MAINS IN AC connection is established via an IEC- connector. A 10 ft (3 m) long AC cord with fitting IEC-plug is supplied. Locking IEC power cords may also be used. Table 4.1: ZXA1 amplifier controls...
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| Amplifier controls ZXA1 Series Loudspeaker Control Function XLR OUTPUT XLR output connector to send the signal to another speaker or subwoofer. POWER AC switch for switching the ZxA1-Sub’s power ON or OFF. The LED lights after turning the power ON. If the LED is not lit...
| Recommended configurations ZXA1 Series Loudspeaker Using full-range systems as monitors Figure 5.2: Dual ZXA1s 2022-06 | 06 | F.01U.218.487 Electro-Voice User manual...
ZXA1 Series Loudspeaker Recommended configurations | en Stereo full-range systems with subwoofers Figure 5.3: Dual ZXA1s with dual ZXA1-SUBs Electro-Voice 2022-06 | 06 | F.01U.218.487 User manual...
| Recommended configurations ZXA1 Series Loudspeaker Stereo full-range systems with mono subwoofer Dual ZXA1s with a single ZXA1-SUB 2022-06 | 06 | F.01U.218.487 Electro-Voice User manual...
ZXA1 Series Loudspeaker Troubleshooting | en Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause(s) Action No sound Amplifier Connect a known working signal source to the amplifier inputs. If there is no sound, check all the electronics are on, the signal routing is correct, the source is active, the volume is turned up, and so on.
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If these suggestions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Electro-Voice dealer or Electro-Voice distributor. 2022-06 | 06 | F.01U.218.487 Electro-Voice...
| Technical data ZXA1 Series Loudspeaker Dimensions Figure 7.1: ZXA1 Figure 7.2: ZXA1-SUB Frequency response graphs Full Range Mode With Sub Mode 1000 10000 20000 Frequency (Hz) Figure 7.3: ZXA1-90 2022-06 | 06 | F.01U.218.487 Electro-Voice User manual...
ZXA1 Series Loudspeaker Technical data | en Normal Low-End Boost 1000 10000 20000 Frequency (Hz) Figure 7.4: ZXA1-SUB ZXA1 models and accessories System model / CTN Coverage Finish Voltage ZxA1-90B-100V 90° x 50° Black 100 V ZxA1-90W-100V 90° x 50° White 100 V ZxA1-90B-120V 90°...
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