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Electro-Voice EVID-C-G2 Series Installation Manual
Electro-Voice EVID-C-G2 Series Installation Manual

Electro-Voice EVID-C-G2 Series Installation Manual

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EVID‑C‑G2 Ceiling Loudspeakers
EVID‑C8.1S‑G2
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  • Page 1 EVID‑C‑G2 Ceiling Loudspeakers EVID‑C8.1S‑G2 Installation manual...
  • Page 3 EVID-C-G2 Ceiling Loudspeakers Table of contents | en Table of contents Safety Notices Introduction Model description System overview System features Parts included Product information Installation and wiring Cutting the hole Installing C-Ring and/or tile rails Attaching wiring to the terminal connector Securing the cable to the speaker Reinstalling the terminal cover plate Mounting the speaker into the ceiling...
  • Page 4 It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure all loudspeakers are safely installed in accordance with all such requirements. When loudspeakers are suspended, Electro-Voice strongly recommends the system be inspected at least once per year or as laws and regulations require. If any sign of weakness or damage is detected, remedial action should be taken immediately.
  • Page 5 For information on getting permission for reprints and excerpts, contact Electro-Voice. All content including specifications, data, and illustrations in this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
  • Page 6 en | Introduction EVID-C-G2 Ceiling Loudspeakers Introduction Thank you for purchasing EVID-C G2 Ceiling Loudspeakers. Read through this manual to familiarize yourself with features, applications, and precautions before you use these products. EVID-C G2 Ceiling Loudspeakers use innovative design and materials to provide premium- level performance in a flush-mount ceiling format.
  • Page 7 EVID-C-G2 Ceiling Loudspeakers System overview | en System overview System features – EZ-install system for quick, safe, and reliable installation – Bezel-less design with easy-attach grille – Front baffle wattage tap adjustment – Includes tile bridge and C-ring for easy installation –...
  • Page 8 en | System overview EVID-C-G2 Ceiling Loudspeakers F Paint cover 2025-04 | 01 | F.01U.435.681 Bosch Security Systems, LCC Installation manual...
  • Page 9 EVID-C-G2 Ceiling Loudspeakers Installation and wiring | en Installation and wiring Our new Snap Lock System allows for quick, simple, and reliable mounting of the ceiling speaker, leaving both hands free to complete tightening the speaker to the ceiling. The wiring is on the side of the speaker, reducing the clearance space required to install the speaker, and making it easier to access while mounting the speaker from underneath, as well as on suspended ceiling grids where the speaker can be accessed from a side ceiling...
  • Page 10 en | Installation and wiring EVID-C-G2 Ceiling Loudspeakers Cutting the hole Cutting the ceiling hole To cut the hole in suspended tile or sheetrock ceilings: – Trace the cardboard template – Use a circular cutter set to the appropriate cutout size. If the wire has been pre-installed, pull the wiring through the cutout hole.
  • Page 11 EVID-C-G2 Ceiling Loudspeakers Installation and wiring | en Insert the tile rails through the cut hole in the ceiling tile. Snap the two rails into the two tabs in the C-Ring and align the rails so that the ends extend over the T-channel grid on the side of the tile. Secure the rails onto the C-Ring tabs by inserting a screw though each tab into the rail.
  • Page 12 en | Installation and wiring EVID-C-G2 Ceiling Loudspeakers Notice! The four terminals in the input connector are marked. Insert the bare end of the wire into the appropriate connector terminals. Screw down the hold-down screw until tight, using a small screwdriver. Figure 4.2: Tighten with screwdriver Wiring guidelines From left to right, Pin 1 is connected to Pin 2 and Pin 3 is connected to Pin 4 inside the...
  • Page 13 EVID-C-G2 Ceiling Loudspeakers Installation and wiring | en Wiring in parallel Connect the wire pair of the subsequent speaker to pins 2 and 3. When one input connector is removed, subsequent speakers will remain connected. From amplifier or To next speaker previous speaker Figure 4.3: Parallel wiring Daisy-chaining...
  • Page 14 en | Installation and wiring EVID-C-G2 Ceiling Loudspeakers Alternate conduit fitting If the installation uses flexible (BX) conduit, it is possible to use an alternate conduit fitting. Notice! Alternate fittings are available through most electrical suppliers. Remove the existing fitting by unscrewing the two hold-down screws. This will expose a 7/8-inch (22 mm) knockout hole.
  • Page 15 EVID-C-G2 Ceiling Loudspeakers Installation and wiring | en Mounting the speaker into the ceiling To mount the speaker into the ceiling: Push the speaker into the ceiling hole until the front baffle is flush with the ceiling and you hear the mounting tabs click. Make sure that the mounting tabs are loose before installing.
  • Page 16 en | Installation and wiring EVID-C-G2 Ceiling Loudspeakers Adjusting the tap selector The tap selector switch is located on the front baffle. Adjust the speaker to the appropriate tap setting before installing the grille. In some 70V/100V constant voltage installations it is advisable to leave the grilles off if final speaker audio level balance adjustments are to be made later.
  • Page 17 EVID-C-G2 Ceiling Loudspeakers Installation and wiring | en To remove the grille: Grasp the edges of the grille with your fingertips. Pull down. Bosch Security Systems, LCC 2025-04 | 01 | F.01U.435.681 Installation manual...
  • Page 18 Which ever condition results in greater low-frequency output is the in-polarity condition. If these suggestions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Electro-Voice dealer or Electro-Voice distributor. 2025-04 | 01 | F.01U.435.681...
  • Page 19 EVID-C-G2 Ceiling Loudspeakers Technical data | en Technical data EVID-C8.1S-G2 Frequency range (-10 dB) (Hz) 45 Hz – 380 Hz Maximum SPL (continuous) (dB) 113 dB Maximum SPL (peak) (dB) 119 dB Sensitivity (1 W, 1 m) 90 dB SPL 1 W, 1 m Coverage angle omnidirectional (°) 360°...
  • Page 20 en | Technical data EVID-C-G2 Ceiling Loudspeakers IP rating IP34 Weatherization Indoor Operating temperature (°F) 32 °F – 122 °F Operating temperature (°C) 0 °C – 50 °C Safety agency ratings UL 1480A, safe for use in air-handling spaces per UL 2043, CSA C22.2 No. 205 certified, IEC 62638 Half-space (in-ceiling mounted) - UL tested (20 Hz to 20 kHz) Calculated...
  • Page 21 EVID-C-G2 Ceiling Loudspeakers Appendices | en Appendices Painting the speaker grille If the speaker is installed in an area where the interior design requires a color match, our bezelless design makes this painting process very simple. To paint the speaker grille: Simply remove the grille and paint it using an enamel-based spray paint.
  • Page 22 en | Appendices EVID-C-G2 Ceiling Loudspeakers System design guide 7.3.1 Selecting and positioning ceiling loudspeakers Several key criteria determine the type and quantity of ceiling speakers to employ in a job. Specific EVID Ceiling Series models accommodate each job, depending on how these criteria are specified.
  • Page 24 Bosch Security Systems, LLC 130 Perinton Parkway Fairport, NY 14450 www.electrovoice.com © Bosch Security Systems, LLC, 2025 EU importer: Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH Robert-Bosch-Platz 1 70839 Gerlingen Germany © Bosch Sicherheitssysteme GmbH, 2025 202504111216...