Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsu- 2. Keep these instructions. lated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that 3.
15mm Plywood Enclosure, Internally Braced, with Textured Paint ELX1 15 – 15” Two-Way Passive Loudspeaker A powerful step up from the ELX112, the ELX115 features a 15” woofer that delivers extended low-fre- quency response for bigger sound in larger rooms.
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• 15mm Plywood Enclosure, Internally Braced, with Textured Paint ELX1 18 – 18” Passive Subwoofer Optimized for performance with the ELX112 and ELX115, the ELX118 adds a full, deep, low-frequency punch that you can hear and feel. • EVS-18K 457mm (18”) Woofer provides extended low-frequency output •...
Tripod and Floor Monitor Operation Floor Monitor Electro-Voice ELX112 and ELX115 loudspeakers may be used as a floor monitor by placing the speaker on the integral monitor angle. Make sure to: • Place the speaker on a level, stable surface that is solid and secure.
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Tripod and Floor Monitor Operation Tripod Electro-Voice ELX112 and ELX115 loudspeakers include 35mm (1-3/8”) stand mounts to allow mounting on tripod stands or above an ELX118. Make sure to: • Check the specifications of the speaker stand to be certain it is capable of supporting the weight of the speaker.
Recommended Configurations Basic Stereo System using ELX112’s or ELX115’s NL4 Pin Configuration Pins 1+ and 1- Used Pins 2+ and 2- Not Used ELX112 ELX112 ELX115 ELX115 Amplifier Load (per Output Channel) # of Speakers Nominal Minimum 8 Ohms 7 Ohms 4 Ohms 3.5 Ohms...
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Recommended Configurations (cont’) Linking ELX118 subwoofers to ELX112’s or ELX115’s This configuration allows a user to increase the low frequency performance without using additional ampli- fier channels. ELX112 ELX112 ELX115 ELX115 NL4 Pin Configuration Pins 1+ and 1- Used Pins 2+ and 2-...
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Recommended Configurations (cont’) Basic Stereo System using ELX215’s NL4 Pin Configuration Pins 1+ and 1- Used Pins 2+ and 2- Not Used ELX215 ELX215 Amplifier Load (per Output Channel) # of Speakers Nominal Minimum 4 Ohms 3.7 Ohms 2 Ohms 1.9 Ohms Caution: Do not exceed the maximum load rating of...
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Recommended Configurations (cont’) Using multiple ELX112’s or ELX115’s as stage monitors ELX112’s or ELX115’s (Monitor Position) Amplifier Input B Amplifier Load (per Output Channel) # of Speakers Nominal Minimum Input A Mixer 8 Ohms 7 Ohms 4 Ohms 3.5 Ohms 45 Hz 2.7 Ohms...
Dimensions ELX1 1 2 Bottom View Front View Right View Rear View ELX1 15 Bottom View Front View Right View Rear View Electro-Voice Live X Series Passive Owner’s Manual...
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Dimensions (cont’) ELX1 18 Top View Front View Right View Rear View ELX215 Bottom View Front View Right View Rear View Electro-Voice Live X Series Passive Owner’s Manual...
1000 10000 20000 1000 10000 20000 Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz) Live X Model Reference Table System Model Coverage Finish Part No. ELX112 90° x 50° Black F01U170823 ELX115 90° x 50° Black F01U170824 ELX118 Omnidirectional Black F01U170825 ELX215 90° x 50°...
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause(s) Action 1. No Sound Amplifier Connect a known working test speaker to the amplifier outputs. If there is no sound, check that all the electronics are on, the signal routing is correct, the source is active, the volume is turned up, and so on. Correct/repair/replace as necessary.
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Electro-Voice U.S.A. and Canada only. For customer orders, contact Customer Service at: 800/392-3497 Fax: 800/955-6831 Europe, Africa, and Middle East only. For customer orders, contact Customer Service at: 12000 Portland Avenue South, Burnsville, MN 55337 + 49 9421-706 0 Fax: + 49 9421-706 265 Phone: 952/884-4051, Fax: 952/884-0043 Other Internatonal locations.
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