XLD281

120° horizontal, 3‑way compact line array element

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  • 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

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)
¹ Full Space Measurement of four (4) elements.
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.

Downloads

Technical Documentations
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XLD281 A&E Specification
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XLD281 Engineering Data Sheet
XLD281-FG FIberglass Engineering Data Sheet
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AGCD Adaptor Grid User Instructions
X-Line Very Compact Coupler Beam Installation Instructions
X-Line Very Compact Crossover Retrofit Installation Instructions
X-Line Very Compact Grid Assembly & Installation Instructions
XLVC Rigging Manual
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Service Policies for China
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Advanced Line Array Design With LAPS II
Audio 101 - Basic Audio Terminology
Audio 101 - Loudspeaker Basics
EASE Data Explanation
Going Around the Corner: Setting Up Multiple Line Arrays for Wide Venues
Groundstacking: Dealing with Floor Reflections
Introduction to Line Array Acoustics & Modeling
Line Arrays- History & Theory
PA Bible 02: Power Handling Capacity
PA Bible 09: Mixing for the Live Performance
PA Bible 20: So You Want to Use a Line Array?
Safely Driving Your Sound System
TEMP Limiter Technology
The EV PA Bible
The PA Bible Chapter Zero
Software, Firmware & Design Tools
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XLD281 2D CAD Drawing
XLD281 3D CAD Drawing
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EV XLD V1.1 - EASE Focus enabled
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Electro-Voice PREVIEW MacOSX v3.0
Electro-Voice PREVIEW Windows v3.0
PREVIEW-macOS Installation Security Configuration
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Preset - DN9848
Preset - IRIS
Preset - RACE/DX38
XLD DX38 Presets
Xld FIR_Drive Presets v2.1
XLD IRIS Presets
XLD KT DN9848 Presets
Marketing Materials
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Audio Solution References for Sports Venues
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Teatro 25 Mayo Argentina 04
Teatro 25 Mayo Argentina 03
PapstMailand 2

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