EM Acoustics X3-DFSP self-powered downfill element - Manual (Page 8)

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X3-SP User Manual
v1.0 May 2012
2.0 – The X3 System Elements
The X3-SP is the self-powered variant on the X3 loudspeaker, and as such follows all the
same principles in design and operation. The system comprises two loudspeakers and a
variety of flying hardware, all designed to work together and all utilizing a similar
amplification and control electronics package.
a) X3-SP three way tri-amplified high-Q loudspeaker
The X3-SP enclosure is a self-powered, three-way fully horn loaded loudspeaker.
Precise horn loading techniques offer not just incredible efficiency, but highly
predictable coverage. As such, X3-SP arrays offer the user coverage angles that
are directly proportional to the number of elements in the array. The X3-SP boasts
a wide operating frequency range of 55Hz – 20kHz.
b) X3-DFSP downfill loudspeaker
The X3-DFSP is a self-powered two-way loudspeaker, utilizing the same midrange
and high frequency sections as the X3 system, and is intended for mounting
directly below X3 clusters to increase the vertical coverage angle of flown systems.
c) FC-X3 enclosure lifting beam
The FC-X3 is designed to mount between pairs of X3 enclosures for basic array
lifting. Up to four X3 enclosures can be safely suspended from a single FC-X3 with
a 10:1 safety factor.
d) MFB-X3 master flying beam
The MFB-X3 is required for X3 arrays which utilize more than one FC-X3 beam, yet
require a single pick-up point.
The X3-SP and X3-DFSP loudspeakers are designed and manufactured in our UK
headquarters, and rigorously tested before they leave the factory. All flying hardware is
designed and manufactured to exacting standards for both ease of use and user safety.