XLD281
120° horizontal, 3‑way compact line array element
- Full-bandwidth, three-way element (60 Hz - 20 kHz)
- CCT (Coverage Control Technology)
- Versatile subwoofer integration
- Bi-amp or tri-amp Operation
- Neodymium transducers
- Simple, quick, integrated rigging
- Supported by LAPS II aiming and flying software
Specifications
| Frequency Response (-3 dB) | 75 Hz-18 kHz¹ |
| Frequency Range (-10 db) | 60 Hz-20 kHz¹ |
| Max Calculated SPL | 137 dB Cont., 143 dB Peak² |
Specifications | |
| Horizontal Coverage | 120° |
| Vertical Coverage | Array Dependant, Software Definable |
| Rigging | Fully Captive Aluminum, 1° increments, 16 elements with 8 to 1 Safety Factor |
| LF1 Power Handling | 200W Cont., 800W Peak |
| LF2 Power Handling | 200W Cont., 800W Peak |
| HF Power Handling | 80W Cont., 320W Peak |
| Biamp LF1/HF Power Handling | 200W Cont., 800W Peak LF2 - 200W Cont., 800W Peak |
| Bandpass Frequency | 50 - 250 Hz³ |
| LF1 to HF Crossover Frequency | 1760 Hz³ |
| LF 1 Passband | 1 x 8 inch DVN2080, 16 ohms |
| LF2 Passband | 1 x 8 inch DVN2080, 16 ohms |
| HF Passband | 2 x ND2S-8, 16 ohms |
| Biamp LF1/HF Passband | 16 ohms |
| Connectors | 2 x NL8 |
| Enclosure | 13-ply birch plywood with EVCoat |
| Grille | Galvannealed steel with powder coat paint |
| Environmental Specifications | IEC 529 IP24, MIL 810 |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 9.9 in x 28.58 in x 14.52 in (251 mm x 726 mm x 369 mm) |
| Net Weight | 48 lb (21.8 kg) |
| Shipping Weight | 51 lb (23.1 kg) |
² Full Space Measurement of HF section of four (4) elements, SPL adjusted for 1 m distance.
³ Use EV signal processing or download presets from Electro-Voice website.
Where to Buy
Install Sound Partners
* Call for availability
Downloads
Technical Documentations
A/E Specification
| Name | Language & Download |
|---|---|
| XLD281 A&E Specification | EN |
Engineering Data Sheet
Manual
Service Policies
| Name | Language & Download |
|---|---|
| Service Policies for Asia/Pacific Rim | EN |
White Paper
| Name | Language & Download |
|---|---|
| Advanced Line Array Design With LAPS II | EN |
| Audio 101 - Basic Audio Terminology | EN |
| Audio 101 - Loudspeaker Basics | EN |
| EASE Data Explanation | EN |
| Going Around the Corner: Setting Up Multiple Line Arrays for Wide Venues | EN |
| Groundstacking: Dealing with Floor Reflections | EN |
| Introduction to Line Array Acoustics & Modeling | EN |
| Line Arrays- History & Theory | EN |
| PA Bible 02: Power Handling Capacity | EN |
| PA Bible 09: Mixing for the Live Performance | EN |
| PA Bible 20: So You Want to Use a Line Array? | EN |
| Safely Driving Your Sound System | EN |
| TEMP Limiter Technology | EN |
| The EV PA Bible | EN |
| The PA Bible Chapter Zero | EN |
Software, Firmware & Design Tools
EASE/CLF
| Name | Language & Download |
|---|---|
| EV XLD V1.1 - EASE Focus enabled | Download |
PREVIEW Loudspeaker Software
| Name | Language & Download |
|---|---|
| Electro-Voice PREVIEW MacOSX v3.0 | Download |
| Electro-Voice PREVIEW Windows v3.0 | Download |
| PREVIEW-macOS Installation Security Configuration | Download |
Warranty & After Sales Programs
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