The result of rigorous R&D, the new X-Line Advance
family of line-array loudspeakers from Electro-Voice represents a dynamic step
forward in line-array loudspeaker system design, offering a range of new
features and advanced audio technologies that work together to surpass the
performance of other competitive line arrays available today – and all in a
significantly more compact cabinet.
The first wave of products launching under the X-Line
Advance banner includes the X1-212/90, a compact 12” vertical line-array
loudspeaker system that is ideal for small- and mid-sized applications
including houses of worship, local/regional rental companies, corporate events,
clubs, and entertainment venues.
Though it is approximately a third smaller in size than
systems typically used in these environments, the X1 is designed to deliver
superior audio performance and higher output—meaning fewer units are required
to achieve desired results—while also making system design, transit, and
setup/teardown more efficient and cost-effective.
The X1 was developed from the ground up to be the best
all-around line-array solution ever made for small- and mid-sized applications.
Its feature set includes the following:
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EV-engineered transducers for excellent
audio quality: SMX2121 12” woofer for higher output and lower
distortion and new, next-generation ND2R high-performance 2” high-frequency
compression drivers.
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Enhanced Hydra plane-wave generators
for clarity and control: Mid-Band Hydra (MBH) for superior box
coupling and Wavefront-Shaping Circular Hydra (WCH) for extended linear high
frequency performance.
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New Integrated Rigging System for
efficient arraying: built-in proprietary hardware designed to enable a
smaller crew to setup/teardown faster and more safely – in around half the time
of a typical line-array system deployment. EV-designed dolly system also saves
time and manpower, serving dual purpose as transport and array assembly
platform.
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New-look EV industrial design for a
clean, streamlined appearance, with enclosure dimensions optimized
for more efficient packing and transit. Compact size allows arrays of up to 24
elements.
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Passive or biamp operation
selected via an internal connector.
Two additional X-Line Advance products are being
introduced: the higher-output X2-212/90 full-range element for larger
applications and the X12-128 dual-18” subwoofer — the most powerful sub EV has
ever developed.
