XLE181

120° horizontal, 2‑way compact line array element

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  • Full-bandwidth, two-way elements
  • Most compact, very lightweight
  • Bi-amp or full-range operation
  • Neodymium transducers
  • Simple, quick, integrated rigging
  • Supported by LAPS II aiming and flying software

Specifications

Frequency Response (-3dB) 90 Hz-18 kHz¹
Frequency Range (-10 dB) 75 Hz-20 kHz¹
Max Calculated SPL 137 dB Cont., 143 dB Peak²

Horizontal Coverage 120°
Vertical Coverage Array Dependant, Software Definable
Rigging Fully Captive Aluminums, 1° increments, 16 elements with 8 to 1 Safety Factor
LF Power Handling 200W Cont., 800W Peak
HF Power Handling 80W Cont., 320W Peak
LF to HF Crossover Frequency 1760 Hz³
LF Passband 1 x 8"" DVN2080, 16 ohms
HF Passband 2 x ND2S-8, 16 ohms
Connectors Gland nut with 30 ft cable
Enclosure 13-ply birch plywood with fiberglass and EVCoat
Grille Stainless steel with powder coat paint and hydrophobic cloth
Environmental Specifications IEC 60529, IP55
Dimensions (H x W x D) 9.90 in x 20.30 in x 14.52 in (251 mm x 516 mm x 369 mm)
Net Weight 38 lb (17.2 kg)
Shipping Weight 41 lb (18.4 kg)

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  1. System Design
  2. Installation
  3. Programming & Commissioning
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Downloads

Technical Documentations
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XLE181 A&E Specification
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XLVC Line Array Speakers UKCA Declaration of Conformity (2023-Jun)
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XLE181 Engineering Data Sheet
XLE181-FG Fiberglass Engineering Data Sheet
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AGSE 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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Warranty conditions for Electro-Voice products in North America
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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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XLE181 2D CAD Drawing
XLE181 3D CAD Drawing
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EV XLD V1.1 - EASE Focus enabled
EV XLE V1
XLE EASE Files
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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
XLE FIR_Drive Presets v2.0
XLE IRIS Presets v1.1
XLE v1.1 DX38 Presets
XLE v1.1 KT DN9848 Presets
Marketing Materials
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Warranty & After Sales Programs

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