Electro-Voice Live X ELX118 Owner's Manual

Electro-Voice Live X ELX118 Owner's Manual

12”/15" two-way passive loudspeaker

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Passive
Loudspeaker
Owner's Manual
ELX1 1 2
ELX1 15
ELX1 18
ELX215

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  • Page 1 Passive Loudspeaker Owner’s Manual ELX1 1 2 ELX1 15 ELX1 18 ELX215...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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.
  • Page 3: Description

    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.
  • Page 4 • 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 •...
  • Page 5: Tripod And Floor Monitor Operation

    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.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7: Recommended Configurations

    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...
  • Page 8 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-...
  • Page 9 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...
  • Page 10 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...
  • Page 11: Specifications

    Specifications Model ELX1 1 2 ELX1 15 ELX215 ELX1 18 (Part Number) (F01U170823) (F01U170824) (F01U170826) (F01U170825) Freq. Response (-3 dB): 82 Hz - 18 kHz 75 Hz - 18 kHz 62 Hz - 18 kHz 50 Hz - 100 Hz Freq.
  • Page 12: Dimensions

    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...
  • Page 13 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...
  • Page 14: Frequency Response Graphs

    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°...
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 16 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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