The EKX Series is the newest member of the Electro-Voice portable loudspeaker family, suitable for a wide range of sound reinforcement scenarios, including musicians, DJs, and live/club/installed sound applications.
The new series is comprised of eight models (four powered and four passive), including 12-inch and 15-inch two-way models and 15-inch and 18-inch subwoofers. EKX is positioned above the ZLX and ELX series and below the ETX series.
All models incorporate EV-engineered loudspeaker and amplifier components as well as on-board signal processing with user-friendly single-knob control and application presets. Enclosures are made of robust wood with durable EVCoat finish and include premium hardware.
Specifics:
—QuickSmartDSP includes processing, EV’s single-knob user interface, and intuitive menu navigation via LCD. Easy setup via four presets (music, live, club, and speech*), sub/top system-match crossovers, three-band EQ*, five user-programmable presets (store and recall settings), visual monitoring of limiter status, input level control* and meters, and master volume control to ensure optimal gain structure (* full-range models only).
—EV-exclusive Cardioid Control Technology for subwoofers allows output to be steered towards the audience with up to 35 dB reduction on stage when multiple subs are deployed (powered models only).
—Class-D power amplifiers (up to 1,500 watts) rated to deliver up to 134 dB peak SPL via high-sensitivity transducers designed and engineered by EV (powered models only).
—Intelligent thermal management with a variable-speed fan controlled by multiple onboard sensors, ensuring superior performance and reliability in demanding environmental conditions (powered models only).
—EV-patented Signal Synchronized Transducers (SST) waveguide design on full-range models provides precise and consistent coverage.
—Compact 15-mm wood enclosures with internal bracing, durable EVCoat finish, eight M10 threaded mounting points (full-range models), aluminum pole-mounts, and all-metal handles. Subs have large slot ports for low distortion and additional bass extension, and are equipped with a metal grille reinforcement bar.
The new EKX Series will begin shipping in Spring 2015.
