Dynacord Stereo System User Manual

Table Of Contents

Table Of Contents............................................................................................................................ 3

The Business Audio “Business”....................................................................................................... 5

EV HAS ALL THE PERFECTLY POSITIONED PRODUCTS! ............................................... 5

EV Business Audio Product Guide.................................................................................................. 7

EVID Surface Mount Speaker Systems ...................................................................................... 7

Innovation in Design ............................................................................................................... 7

Innovation in Functionality ...................................................................................................... 7

Model Summary...................................................................................................................... 7

Full Range Audio Performance............................................................................................... 7

“Outdoor Ready” Construction ................................................................................................ 8

EVID Ceiling Mount Speaker Systems ....................................................................................... 8

The EVID Ceiling Speaker Solution – Why is it Different? ..................................................... 8

The EVID C8.2HC – Wide Spectrum Pattern Control in a Compact Package ....................... 8

The EVID 4.2, 8.2 and 8.2L – Full Range Models with Punch ............................................... 9

The 10.1 - Finally a Compact True Ceiling Subwoofer........................................................... 9

EV Raw Frame Ceiling Speakers................................................................................................ 9

EV Amplification Products ............................................................................................................. 10

MA Series Mixer Amplifiers ....................................................................................................... 10

Primary Features................................................................................................................... 11

EV Commercial Power Amplifiers ............................................................................................. 11

CPS Series Power Amplifiers.................................................................................................... 11

Key CPS Amplifier Product Features.................................................................................... 12

ProAnnounce Digital Routing System ........................................................................................... 12

Overview ................................................................................................................................... 12

Basic System Components ....................................................................................................... 13

Audio Routing Made Easy......................................................................................................... 13

ProAnnounce DP Series Power Amplifiers ............................................................................... 13

Basic Business Audio System Design Guide ................................................................................ 14

The Basic System Components................................................................................................ 14

Microphones.......................................................................................................................... 14

Signal Routing and Processing............................................................................................. 14

Amplification.......................................................................................................................... 14

Speakers ............................................................................................................................... 14

What to Recommend? .............................................................................................................. 14

Step 1 – Know the Job!......................................................................................................... 14

Step 2 – Determine the Acoustic Requirements................................................................... 15

Step 3 – Conduct a Preliminary Layout and “Walk Through” ............................................... 15

Step 4 – Assemble the Equipment List................................................................................. 16

Expect The Unexpected........................................................................................................ 16

Standardizing for Profitability ................................................................................................ 17

Speaker Selection ..................................................................................................................... 17

Ceiling vs. Surface Mount Systems ...................................................................................... 17

Selecting & Positioning Ceiling Loudspeakers ..................................................................... 17

Ceiling Speaker Coverage .................................................................................................... 18

Converting Coverage Specs to A Layout.............................................................................. 19

An Example of Coverage Pattern vs. Speaker Size ............................................................. 19

When Controlled Coverage is Needed ................................................................................. 20

The Use of Subwoofers ........................................................................................................ 20

Positioning Subwoofer Components..................................................................................... 21

Choosing the Best Mixer/Amplifier............................................................................................ 21

ElectroVoice/Dynacord BGM Guide

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