Electro-Voice Zx5-60 Owner's Manual
Electro-Voice Zx5-60 Owner's Manual

Electro-Voice Zx5-60 Owner's Manual

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Zx5 Series
Loudspeaker
Owner's Manual
Zx5-60
Zx5-90
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ELECTRO-VOICE
Zx5 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Zx5 Series Loudspeaker Owner’s Manual Zx5-60 Zx5-90 ® ELECTRO-VOICE Zx5 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Zx5 series loudspeaker system. This system is the culmination of EV’s 75 years of experience in transducer design. Please take time to consult this manual so that you can understand all the features built into your EV system and fully utilize all its performance capabilities.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ....................... 1 Zx5 Series Owner’s Manual ......................1 Safety First ........................... 3 Description ........................... 4 System Features - Zx5 ......................... 4 System Coverage - Zx5 ........................ 4 Suspending Zx5 Speaker Systems ....................5 Zx5 Stage Monitor Positions ....................... 10 Specifications ..........................
  • Page 4: Safety First

    If any sign of weakness or damage is detected, remedial action should be taken immediately. There are data sheets for each EV Suspension and Array Kit that should also be consulted prior to suspending speakers.
  • Page 5: Description

    60° x 60° coverage for long-throw and cluster applications Zx5-90 90° x 50° for wider coverage or shorter distances Figure 1a: Figure 1b: 3D EASE Directivity Balloon, 3D EASE Directivity Balloon, Zx5-60, 60° x 60° Coverage Zx5-90, 90° x 50° Coverage ® ELECTRO-VOICE Zx5 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 6: Suspending Zx5 Speaker Systems

    M8 threaded points; two on the handle side, and three on the rear. These points can be used for suspending Zx5s vertically, horizontally, individually, in clusters, or to attach to EV mounting brackets. Working load limits for the Zx5 and fittings are shown in Figure 2.
  • Page 7 Suspending Zx5 Speaker Systems (cont’) Zx5 M8 Suspension Points Metric (M8) inserts are equipped on the top and bottom of the enclosure, around the handle, and on the back of the enclosure for a total of 10 points. The inserts can be used to attach forged eyebolts or rigging brackets.
  • Page 8 Suspending Zx5 Speaker Systems (cont’) Suspending the Zx5 using optional Electro-Voice Single-Stud Rigging Kits The Zx5 is shipped with three single-stud anchor plates for rigging with single-stud rigging. There are two more locations on the bottom to mount single-stud anchor plates for flying the Zx5 upside- down or horizontally.
  • Page 9 Suspending Zx5 Speaker Systems (cont’) Horizontal Suspension of the Zx5 The Zx5 is capable of being suspended horizontally from the side (handle) or downward from the rear with the use of M8 Eyebolts. Figure 6: Suspending the Zx5 Downward from Rear Using Optional Forged Eyebolt Kit* Kit Used - EBK-3 Forged M8 Eyebolt Kit (x1) *Note - When suspending from the rear M8 suspension...
  • Page 10 Arraying and Suspending the Zx5 using optional Electro-Voice Mounting or Array Brackets Figure 9 shows several applications using EV mounting and array brackets. Carefully follow the instructions in this manual & the user manual packaged with EV brackets, and always use safe rigging practices when suspending Zx5.
  • Page 11: Zx5 Stage Monitor Positions

    Zx5 Stage Monitor Positions Zx5 as a Monitor By design the Zx5 is a perfect solution for stage monitors. As different stage sizes require different monitor angles, the Zx5 offers two angles without any additional accessories. Step 1: Remove Monitor Foot Step 2: Rotate Monitor Feet 180°...
  • Page 12: Specifications

    Specifications l a i i t i t i v l a t ° 0 ° 0 c i t ° 0 ° 0 n i l n i l t i x i n i s t l l l i r l a t "...
  • Page 13: Dimensions

    Dimensions Top View Left View Front View Right View Rear View Bottom View Block Diagram ® ELECTRO-VOICE Zx5 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 14: Frequency Response, Beamwidth, And Directivity

    Frequency Response, Beamwidth, and Directivity Zx5-60, 60° x 60° Coverage Zx5-90, 90° x 50° Coverage Frequency Response & Impedance: Frequency Response & Impedance: Beamwidth: Beamwidth: Directivity: Directivity: ® ELECTRO-VOICE Zx5 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 15: Zx5 Rigging Accessory Reference Table

    Zx5 Rigging Accessory Reference Table , t i , t i l l a n i l , t i l l a n i l , t i ® ELECTRO-VOICE Zx5 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 16 U.S.A. and Canada: For customer orders, contact the Customer Service department at: 800/392-3497 Fax: 800/955-6831 For warranty repair or service information, contact the Service Repair Department at: 800/685-2606 For technical assistance, contact Technical Support at: 866/78 AUDIO Specifications subject to change without notice. All Locations: 952-884-4051 Fax: 952-884-0043 www.electrovoice.com...

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