Page 2 - Table of Contents
Electro-Voice ® EVID 12.1P User Manual Table of Contents Product Description ................................................................................. 1 Product Feature Identification .................................................................. 1 Packing List .............................
Page 3 - Product Description
Electro-Voice ® EVID 12.1P User Manual Product Description The 12.1P is a self contained, powered 12" subwoofer providing over 300 watts continuous output to the speaker. The 12.1P makes the addition of a subwoofer to a EVID system very easy and efficient. Since the unit is self-powered, the ful...
Page 4 - Packing List
Electro-Voice ® EVID 12.1P User Manual Packing List Figure 4: EVID TM 12.1P Packing List 2 Below is a list of parts included with the EVID TM 12.1P subwoofer. The parts are illustrated in Figure 4. A. EVIDTM 12.1P B. Wall/Corner Mounting Bracket C. (4) Rubber Mounting Feet D. (2) Speaker Mounting Cl...
Page 5 - Step 1: Mount the Bracket; Step 2: Install the Safety Line
Electro-Voice ® EVID 12.1P User Manual Step-by-Step Installation & Wiring Step 1: Mount the Bracket The mounting bracket can be installed two ways (see Figures 5 and 6), allowing optimal configurations for installations. Leave 1.5" of space between the bracket and the ceiling when installing...
Page 6 - Step 3: Wire the Speaker; For corner mounting
Electro-Voice ® EVID 12.1P User Manual 4 Figure 7: Wiring Configuration Step 3: Wire the Speaker A typical wiring configuration is shown in Figure 7. It is highly advisable to support the unit while these connections are being made. When mounting the speaker in a corner mount configuration, a right ...
Page 7 - For midwall mounting
Electro-Voice ® EVID 12.1P User Manual 5 enclosure hangs from the top clip, always install the lower one to secure against possible disengagement of the top clip. Straighten the EV® logo and press firmly at its center to seat it securely into its mounting hole. For midwall mounting Attach the four r...
Page 8 - Mounting through a suspended ceiling grid; Floor Mounting; Step 5: Test System Operation
Electro-Voice ® EVID 12.1P User Manual 6 Mounting through a suspended ceiling grid On the rear of the enclosure install and tighten two 3/8-16-thread forged steel eyebolts (one is included) with a 3/8" flat washer under each. Cut two pieces of ordinary drop ceiling L angle (wall track) 23 3/4...
Page 9 - Safety Agency Compliance; Exclusions and Limitations
Electro-Voice ® EVID 12.1P User Manual 7 Safety Agency Compliance The EVID 12.1P bracket system has successfully passed EIA 636 at a safety factor of 6:1. The bracket system is intended to support the EVID 12.1P only. Do not use it for any other purpose. Never set anything on, or hang anything fro...
Page 10 - Obtaining Warranty Service; Appendix B: Installation
Electro-Voice ® EVID 12.1P User Manual 8 Obtaining Warranty Service To obtain warranty service, a customer must deliver the product, prepaid, to Electro-Voice® Service or to any of its authorized service representatives, together with proof of purchase of the product in the form of a bill of sale or...
Page 11 - Characteristics of All Subwoofers
Electro-Voice ® EVID 12.1P User Manual 9 • Higher-level foreground music in bass heavy applications such as dance floors, amusement arcades, or loud bars: use one pairof EVID 6.2s for each 12.1P. • For example, a large hotel might use eight 3.2s and two 12.1Ps in the dining room, eight 4.2s and...
Page 12 - Appendix C: Painting Process
Electro-Voice ® EVID 12.1P User Manual 10 Appendix C: Painting Process • Remove the four screws securing the front hatch and lift off the hatch panel. Carefully twist and lift off the EV® logo and set itaside. • The foam grille blocks are held in place by sharp pins protruding through the baffle boa...
Page 13 - Appendix D: Troubleshooting
Electro-Voice ® EVID 12.1P User Manual 11 Appendix D: Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause(s) Action 1. No sound Amplifier Verify that that the line level signal cables XLR connector has been pushed all the way into the Low Level In jack on the amplifier panel. Turn the Power switch on ...
Page 14 - Appendix E: Technical
Electro-Voice ® EVID 12.1P User Manual 12 Appendix E: Technical Specifications Frequency Response (-10 dB): 42 Hz 160 Hz Max Calculated SPL 1 @ 1M: 126 dB LF Amplifier Power: 650W 50ms Burst, 300W Continuous Line Input Sensitivity: -12 dBu to 0 dBu for Full Output LF Transducer: 12 (300 mm) High-...
Page 15 - Notes