Passive

Loudspeaker
Owner’s Manual

ELX112
ELX115
ELX118
ELX215
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
2. Keep these instructions. triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsu-
lated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that
3. Heed all warnings. may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
4. Follow all instructions. shock to persons.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended
6. Clean only with a dry cloth. to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
7. Do not install near any heat sources such maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompa-
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other nying the appliance.
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. The asterisk within an equilateral triangle is intended to inform
8. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the user to necessary installation or removal instructions re-
the manufacturer. garding equipment or hardware use relating to the system.
9. Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or
splashing and ensure that no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, are placed on this apparatus.
Management of WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment) (applicable in Member States of the European
Union and other European countries with individual national policies on the management of WEEE) The symbol on the
product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as regular household waste, but has to be
disposed through returning it at an Electro-Voice dealer.

Precautions
• Do not use Live X loudspeakers in an environment where temperatures exceed +40°C (104°F).

• Never expose a Live X loudspeaker to rain, water, or high moisture.

• Electro-Voice Live X loudspeakers are easily capable of generating sound pressure levels suffi-
cient to cause permanent hearing damage to anyone within normal coverage distance. Caution
should be taken to avoid prolonged exposure to sound pressure levels exceeding 90 dB.

Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions............................................................................................................................................2
Precautions ..........................................................................................................................................................................2
Description............................................................................................................................................................................3
System Features .................................................................................................................................................................3
Tripod and Floor Monitor Operation................................................................................................................................5
Recommended Configurations.........................................................................................................................................7
Specifications.................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Dimensions......................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Frequency Response Graphs........................................................................................................................................ 14
Live X Model Reference Table....................................................................................................................................... 14
Warranty Information........................................................................................................................................................ 14
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................................................. 15
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Description
Thank you for choosing an Electro-Voice Live X passive loudspeaker system. Please take time to consult
this manual to understand all the features built into your Electro-Voice system and fully utilize its perfor-
mance capabilities.

Clear, powerful and musical Electro-Voice loudspeakers command the stage at high-profile venues and
major events worldwide. Born stage-ready, the Live X series includes powered and passive models that
all feature EV-engineered components in solid wood cabinets. Wherever performance matters, Live X is
serious gear for serious sound.

System Features
ELX112 – 12” Two-Way Passive Loudspeaker
The versatile ELX112 loudspeaker is a compact, powerful choice with real stage presence, for sound rein-
forcement and stage monitoring applications.

• DH-1K 39mm (1.5”) Titanium Diaphragm Compression Driver

• EVS-12K 305mm (12”) Woofer
• 55 Hz – 20 kHz frequency range
• 94 dB SPL sensitivity; 132 dB max SPL
• 250 W continuous and 1000 W peak power handling
• Pole-mounts or stacks with Live X Subwoofers
• High Frequency Waveguide with 90° x 50° Coverage Pattern
• 60° Monitor Angle
• 15mm Plywood Enclosure, Internally Braced, with Textured Paint

ELX115 – 15” Two-Way Passive Loudspeaker

A powerful step up from the ELX112, the ELX115 features a 15” woofer that delivers extended low-fre-
quency response for bigger sound in larger rooms.

• DH-1K 39mm (1.5”) Titanium Diaphragm Compression Driver

• EVS-15K 381mm (15”) Woofer
• 50 Hz – 20 kHz frequency range
• 95 dB SPL sensitivity; 134 dB max SPL
• 400 W continuous and 1600 W peak power handling
• Pole-mounts or stacks with Live X Subwoofers
• High Frequency Waveguide with 90° x 50° Coverage Pattern
• 60° Monitor Angle
• 15mm Plywood Enclosure, Internally Braced, with Textured Paint

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System Features (cont’)
ELX215 – Dual 15” Two-Way Loudspeaker
This twin woofer configuration delivers real low-end punch — ideal for applications that demand high-
volume output and an ultra-wide frequency response from a single cabinet.

• DH-1K 39mm (1.5”) Titanium Diaphragm Compression Driver

• Dual EVS-15K 381mm (15”) Woofers
• 38 Hz – 20 kHz frequency range
• 96 dB SPL sensitivity; 137 dB max SPL
• 600 W continuous and 2400 W peak power handling
• High Frequency Waveguide with 90° x 50° Coverage Pattern
• 15mm Plywood Enclosure, Internally Braced, with Textured Paint

ELX118 – 18” Passive Subwoofer

Optimized for performance with the ELX112 and ELX115, the ELX118 adds a full, deep, low-frequency
punch that you can hear and feel.

• EVS-18K 457mm (18”) Woofer provides extended low-frequency output

• 35 Hz – 200 Hz frequency range
• 96 dB SPL sensitivity; 134 dB max SPL
• 400 W continuous and 1600 W peak power handling
• Supports pole-mounted or stacked Live X Loudspeakers
• 15mm Plywood Enclosure, Internally Braced, with Textured Paint

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Tripod and Floor Monitor Operation
Floor Monitor
Electro-Voice ELX112 and ELX115 loudspeakers may be used as a floor monitor by placing the speaker
on the integral monitor angle. Make sure to:

• Place the speaker on a level, stable surface that is solid and secure.
• Route cables so that performers, production crew and audience members will not trip over the
cables. Secure cables with wire ties or tape whenever possible.

See Figures 1a and 1b for optimal coverage areas in front of the loudspeaker when in monitor position.

Figure 1a: Figure 1b:

ELX112 / ELX115 Optimum Coverage ELX112 / ELX115 Optimum Coverage
(Front View) (Side View)

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Tripod and Floor Monitor Operation
Tripod
Electro-Voice ELX112 and ELX115 loudspeakers include 35mm (1-3/8”) stand mounts to allow mounting
on tripod stands or above an ELX118. Make sure to:

• Check the specifications of the speaker stand to be certain it is capable of supporting the weight of
the speaker.
• Check that the speaker stand is placed on a flat, stable surface and be sure to fully extend the legs of
the stand. Do not try to make the stand “taller” and compromise its structural integrity.
• Route cables and position the stand so that performers, production crew and audience members will
not trip over the stand or cables and pull the speaker system over. Secure cables with wire ties or
tape whenever possible.
• Do not attempt to suspend more than one speaker on a stand designed for a single speaker.
• Unless you are confident that you can safely handle lifting the weight of the speaker onto the stand,
ask another person to help you place it.

Figure 2a: Figure 2b:

ELX112 / ELX115 on Tripod Stand Live X Full-Range/Sub Stack with Pole Mount

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Recommended Configurations
Basic Stereo System using ELX112’s or ELX115’s

NL4 Pin Configuration

Pins 1+ and 1- Used
Pins 2+ and 2- Not Used

ELX112 ELX112
or or
Amplifier Load (per Output Channel) ELX115 ELX115
# of Speakers Nominal Minimum
1 8 Ohms 7 Ohms
2 4 Ohms 3.5 Ohms
3 2.7 Ohms 2.3 Ohms
4 2 Ohms 1.8 Ohms
Caution: Do not exceed the
maximum load rating of
the amplifier.

45 Hz
high pass
Output B

Output A
filter (from
mixer or
processor)

Q66
Amplifier
Input B

Input A

Mixer

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Recommended Configurations (cont’)
Linking ELX118 subwoofers to ELX112’s or ELX115’s
This configuration allows a user to increase the low frequency performance without using additional ampli-
fier channels.

ELX112 ELX112
or or
ELX115 ELX115

NL4 Pin Configuration

Pins 1+ and 1- Used
Pins 2+ and 2- Not Used

Amplifier Load (per Output Channel)

# of Subwoofer/ Nominal Minimum
Full-Range
Combinations
1 6 Ohms 4.2 Ohms
2 3 Ohms 2.1 Ohms
Caution: Do not exceed
the maximum load rating of
the amplifier.

ELX118 ELX118

30 Hz
high pass
filter (from
Output B

mixer or
Output A

processor)

Q66
Amplifier
Input B

Input A

Mixer
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Recommended Configurations (cont’)
Basic Stereo System using ELX215’s

NL4 Pin Configuration

Pins 1+ and 1- Used
Pins 2+ and 2- Not Used
ELX215 ELX215

Amplifier Load (per Output Channel)

# of Speakers Nominal Minimum
1 4 Ohms 3.7 Ohms
2 2 Ohms 1.9 Ohms
Caution: Do not exceed the
maximum load rating of
the amplifier.

35 Hz
high pass
filter (from
Output B

Output A

mixer or
processor)

Q66
Amplifier
Input B

Input A

Mixer

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Recommended Configurations (cont’)
Using multiple ELX112’s or ELX115’s as stage monitors

ELX112’s or ELX115’s (Monitor Position)

Output B

Output A
Q66
Amplifier

Input B Amplifier Load (per Output Channel)

# of Speakers Nominal Minimum
Mixer Input A
1 8 Ohms 7 Ohms
2 4 Ohms 3.5 Ohms
45 Hz 3 2.7 Ohms 2.3 Ohms
high pass 4 2 Ohms 1.8 Ohms
filter (from NL4 Pin Configuration
Caution: Do not exceed the
Pins 1+ and 1- Used
mixer or maximum load rating of
Pins 2+ and 2- Not Used the amplifier.
processor)

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Specifications

Model ELX112 ELX115 ELX215 ELX118

(Part Number) (F01U170823) (F01U170824) (F01U170826) (F01U170825)

Freq. Response (-3 dB): 82 Hz - 18 kHz1 75 Hz - 18 kHz1 62 Hz - 18 kHz1 50 Hz - 100 Hz2

Freq. Range (-10 dB): 55 Hz - 20 kHz1 50 Hz - 20 kHz1 38 Hz - 20 kHz1 35 Hz - 200 Hz2

Axial Sensitivity: 94 dB 95 dB 96 dB 96 dB

Max. Measured SPL : 3

132 dB 134 dB 137 dB 134 dB

Recommended HP Freq.: 45 Hz 40 Hz 35 Hz 30 Hz

Coverage (Horiz. x Vert.): 90° x 50° Omnidirectional

250W Continuous, 400W Continuous, 600W Continuous, 400W Continuous,

Power Handling:
1000W Peak 1600W Peak 2400W Peak 1600W Peak

(1) EVS-12K, 305mm (1) EVS-15K, 381mm (2) EVS-15K, 381mm (1) EVS-18K, 457mm
LF Transducer(s):
(12”) Woofer (15”) Woofer (15”) Woofers (18”) Woofer

HF Transducer: DH-1K, 39mm (1.5”) Titanium Diaphragm Compression Driver N/A

Crossover Frequency: 2.1 kHz 1.7 kHz N/A

Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms 4 Ohms 8 Ohms

Minimum Impedance: 7.0 Ohms 7.4 Ohms 3.7 Ohms 6.7 Ohms

Connectors: Dual NL4

Enclosure Material: 9-ply, 15mm Plywood, Internally Braced, with Texured Paint

Grille: 18GA Steel with Black Powdercoat

607mm x 362mm x 340mm 708mm x 432mm x 382mm 1154mm x 432mm x 501mm 661mm x 507mm x 574mm
Dimensions (H x W x D):
(23.89” x 14.25” x 13.41”) (27.89” x 17.02” x 15.05”) (45.44” x 17.02” x 19.73”) (26.02” x 19.98” x 22.60”)

Net Weight: 16.0 kg (35.2 lbs) 21.9 kg (48.2 lbs) 40.7 kg (89.6 lbs) 30.6 kg (67.4 lbs)

Shipping Weight: 19.9 kg (43.8 lbs) 26.6 kg (58.6 lbs) 48.4 kg (106.6 lbs) 37.2 kg (81.9 lbs)

TSS-1, Aluminum Tripod Stand

Accessories: TSP-1, Tripod Kit, Includes (2) Tripod Stands and Carrying Case N/A ASP-1, Steel Subwoofer Stand
ASP-1, Steel Subwoofer Stand

1
Full Space Measurement
2
Half Space Measurement
3
Max SPL is measured at 1m using broadband pink noise at rated peak power rating.

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Dimensions
ELX112

Bottom View Front View Right View Rear View

ELX115

Bottom View Front View Right View Rear View

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Dimensions (cont’)
ELX118

Top View Front View Right View Rear View

ELX215

Bottom View Front View Right View Rear View

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Frequency Response Graphs
ELX112 ELX115
110 316 110 316

100 100 100 100

Impedance (Ohms)

Impedance (Ohms)
Sensitivity (dB)

Sensitivity (dB)
90 90

80 10 80 10

Frequency Response, Full Space Frequency Response, Full Space

Impedance Impedance
70 3.16 70 3.16
20 50 100 1000 10000 20000 20 50 100 1000 10000 20000
Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz)

ELX118 ELX215
110 316 110 316

100 100 100 100

Impedance (Ohms)

Impedance (Ohms)
Sensitivity (dB)

Sensitivity (dB)

90 90

80 10 80 10

Frequency Response, Half Space Frequency Response, Full Space

Impedance Impedance
70 3.16 70 3.16
20 50 100 1000 10000 20000 20 50 100 1000 10000 20000
Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz)

Live X Model Reference Table

System Model Coverage Finish Part No.

ELX112 90° x 50° Black F01U170823
ELX115 90° x 50° Black F01U170824
ELX118 Omnidirectional Black F01U170825
ELX215 90° x 50° Black F01U170826

Warranty Information
Visit www.electrovoice.com/warranty for warranty information.

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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause(s) Action
1. No Sound Amplifier Connect a known working test speaker to the amplifier outputs. If there is no
sound, check that all the electronics are on, the signal routing is correct, the
source is active, the volume is turned up, and so on. Correct/repair/replace
as necessary. If there is sound, the problem is in the wiring.
Wiring Verify that you have connected the correct wire pairs to the amplifier. Play
something at low level through the amplifier (for example, from a CD player
or tuner). Connect the test speaker in parallel with the malfunctioning line. If
the sound level has gone or is very weak, the line has a short in it (possibly a
severe scrape, pinch, or staple puncture). If the sound level is normal, the
wire is open (possibly a cut wire or a missed connection). Using the test
speaker, move down the line and test each connection/junction until you find
the problem and correct it. Observe proper polarity.
2. Poor Low Speakers wired When two speakers are connected out of polarity, the low frequencies will
Frequency out-of-polarity cancel each other acoustically. Carefully observe the wire markings or tracers
Response on your speaker wires. Verify that the amplifier (+) terminal is connected to pin
1+ of the NL4 connector and the amplifier (-) terminal is connected to pin 1-
of the NL4 connector.
3. Intermittent output Faulty Connection Check all connections at amplifier and speakers to ensure they are all clean
such as crackling and tight. If the problem persists, it may be in the amplifier or wiring.
or distortion See Problem 1 above.
4. Constant noise Defective amplifier If the noise is present but no program material is playing, the likely cause is
such as buzzing, or other electronic the signal chain in the electronics. Evaluate each component as necessary to
hissing, humming device isolate the problem.
Poor system Check and correct the system grounding, as required.
grounding or
ground loop
If these suggestions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Electro-Voice dealer or Electro-Voice distributor.

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