Eliminator®

Monitor
Floor Monitor
• Exclusive Ring Mode Decoupling
(RMD™)
• Integral stand adaptor
• PRO™ circuit provides HF driver
protection
• Constant-directivity 80° x 55° horn
• Usable monitor angles of 50° and 65°
• 350-watt long-term rms power
capacity
• Dual 1/4-inch phone jack or dual
Neutrik Speakon® inputs 1
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See Connections section

DL15BFH low frequency driver to provide 1 3/8 diameter.)

Description
both extended low frequency response
Speaker Protection
The Electro-Voice Eliminator® Monitor is a and cleaner fundamental vocal reproduc-
350-watt 2-way floor monitor that incorpo- tion. It also utilizes the DH2010A high The Eliminator Monitor, like all other
rates Electro-Voice's exclusive ring mode frequency pure Titanium driver coupled vented systems, experiences rapidly in-
decoupling (RMD™) technology. The to a constant directivity 80° x 55° horn to creasing cone excursion below the box-
Eliminator monitor features a constant di- produce extended high frequency tuning frequency, while the acoustic out-
rectivity 80° x 55° horn in a vertical orienta- response and low distortion upper vocal put decreases rapidly. Therefore, to pro-
tion that provides usable monitor angles reproduction. tect the Eliminator Monitor and maximize
of 50° and 65°. The combined professional The Eliminator Monitor features a self re- the power output of the system, it is nec-
quality Electro-Voice manufactured com- setting high frequency protection circuit, essary to insert an active 45- to 80-Hz high-
ponents arrange in a horizontal array with EV's PRO™ circuit. This is included with pass filter into the circuit. The filter should
a very durable/road worthy light weight the high quality passive network to pre- have a slope of at least 12 dB per octave.
enclosure. The result is a very high per- vent accidental high frequency overload Such subpassband filters are found in many
formance system with excellent vocal and improve system reliability. The bass crossovers and equalizers manufactured
reproduction and extended bass response. section of the Eliminator Monitor is de- by Electro-Voice, as well as other commer-
The Eliminator Monitor incorporates signed using Thiele Small optimized pa- cially available equipment.
Electro-Voice's exclusive ring mode rameters for a solid performance to 77 Hz.
Enclosure Construction
decoupling technology. This technology In addition to including RMD techniques,
deals with the common resonance or "ring- the 15'' (381 mm) DL15BFH woofer is spe- The Eliminator Monitor enclosure is con-
ing modes" found in all loudspeaker sys- cially designed to provide extended 350-watt structed of Road-Wood™, a structural
tems. It deals with mechanical modes uti- continuous (1200-watt peak) power han- material that combines the strength of high-
lizing mechanical solutions, and deals with dling. These power handling ratings are quality plywood with the density and
acoustical resonant or ringing modes uti- achieved using a 6 dB crest factor which acoustic damping of particle board with-
lizing acoustical solutions. The result is provides peak levels 4 times that above the out brittleness. Road-Wood™ uses the
substantially cleaner vocal reproduction continuous rating of 350-watts. same principle of crossbanding veneers,
and a response that is more uniform The Eliminator Monitor also features as in plywood, in order to achieve its very
regardless of input level conditions. a stand mount adapter on the woofer high rigidity. A tough liquid-phenolic resin
The system uses the newly developed side for vertical orientation (standard is blended with long, narrow strands of
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hardwood. Alternate layers are perpen- dependable coverage without “hot spots” RSR = 5.175 ohms (1.15 x RE)
dicularly bonded under intense heat and or dead zones at certain frequencies. The PE(MAX) = 350 watts
pressure to form panels of superior unifor- 80° x 55° dispersion characteristic also Test voltage = 42.55 volts rms,
mity. Unlike many grades of plywood, helps avoid early reflections from nearby
85.10 volts peak (+6dB)
Road-Wood™ is dimensionally stable, surfaces which could degrade perfor-
Eliminator® Monitor

water resistant and free from voids. mance. The controlled directivity of the The “peak” power-handling capacity of a
high- and low-frequency transducers also woofer is determined by the peak test volt-
A combination of dado-cut joints and
eliminates response irregularities caused age amount. For the Eliminator Monitor, a
tough adhesives ensure a sonically dead
by diffraction off nearby enclosure edges 85.10-volt-peak-test voltage translates into
enclosure free from panel resonances.
and, in combination with an essentially flat 1,400-watts short-term peak power-handling
The densely woven, industrial-grade, capacity. This is the equivalent of four times
abuse-resistant carpeting provides a fin- on-axis frequency response, produces a
total acoustic power output that is uniform the “average” power-handling capacity, and
ish that is both attractive and highly du- is a peak that can be sustained for only a
rable. Heavy-duty corner protectors, firmly with frequency.
few milliseconds. However, this sort of short
secured rubber feet, recessed handles and Directivity duration peak is very typical in speech and
a protective metal grille complete the pic- music. Provided the amplifier can reproduce
ture and ensure that the Eliminator Moni- A unique feature of the Eliminator Moni-
the signal accurately, without clipping, the
tor speaker system is ideally suited to a tor is the constant-directivity dispersion
woofer will also perform accurately and reli-
long and reliable life on the road. provided by the 80° x 55° horn. The polar
ably, even at these levels.
response of the system at selected one-
Frequency Response third-octave bandwidths is shown in Fig- Amplifier Recommendations.
The combination of a 15-inch woofer, wide- ure 5. These polar responses were mea-
sured in an anechoic environment at 6.1 The power-handling rating of the Elimina-
bandwidth high-frequency driver and an equal- tor® Monitor is 350-watts continuous. The
ized crossover results in the wide and smooth meters (20 feet) using one-third-octave
pink-noise inputs. The frequencies se- specific tests used employ a crest factor
overall response shown in Figure 1. This re- (ratio of peak energy to continuous en-
sponse was measured at 3.05 meters (10 feet), lected are fully representative of the polar
response of the system. Beamwidth of the ergy) of at least 6 dB. During extended
using a 4-volt swept sine-wave input in an testing, the Eliminator® Monitor is routinely
anechoic chamber. No external equalization system utilizing the complete one-third-
octave polar data is shown in Figure 6. subjected to peak levels far in excess of its
was used. Figure 1 has been averaged and continuous rating of 350 watts. Many am-
corrected for 1 watt at 1 meter. Directivity factor, R , and directivity index,
Di, are plotted in Figure 7. plifier designs are capable of producing
Connections peak power levels in excess of their ratings
Power-Handling Capacity as well, so exact “pairing’ of loudspeaker
The Eliminator monitor is equipped with two rating and amplifier ratings is not neces-
parallel 1/4-inch phone jacks. (The Elimina- Electro-Voice components and systems are
sary. Amplifier continuous ratings of 250
tor Monitor E version has two parallel Neutrik manufactured to exacting standards, en-
watts to 400 watts are suggested. Larger
Speakon® NL4MP connectors.) Another sys- suring they will hold up, not only through
amplifier ratings are recommended for maxi-
tem can be connected in parallel by using the the most rigorous of power tests, but also
mum dynamic range, but it should be rec-
other connector. Care must be taken not to through continued use in arduous, real-
ommended that amplifier continuous lev-
abuse the amplifier by connecting impedances life conditions. The EIA Loudspeaker
els (as opposed to peak levels) be within
which are too low. Power Rating Full Range (ANSI/EIA RS-
the range quoted for the Eliminator® Moni-
426-A 1980) uses a noise spectrum which
tor long-term average power-handling rating.
Constant-Directivity Speaker System mimics typical music and tests the ther-
mal and mechanical capabilities of the com- Service
The crossover frequency and speaker compo-
ponents. Electro-Voice will support rel-
nent geometries have been selected so that the In the unlikely event the Eliminator Moni-
evant additional standards as and when
directional characteristics of the woofer and tor requires service, the woofer and driver
they become available. Extreme, in-house
constant-directivity horn match at the crossover can both be replaced or serviced from the
power tests, which push the performance
frequency to create a special system type — front. A service data sheet is available from
boundaries of the woofers, are also per-
the constant-directivity system. At higher fre- Electro-Voice.
formed and passed to ensure years of
quencies the vertical coverage pattern remains
trouble-free service. Architects’ and Engineers’
constant and the horizontal pattern
smoothly transitions to a 55° angle above Specifically, the Eliminator passes ANSI/ Specifications
5,000 Hz. Response within the 80° x 55° rated EIA RS-426-A 1980 with the following values:
The loudspeaker shall be a compact
coverage angle is uniform, which means vented-box type. The low frequencies
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shall be reproduced with one 350-watt repaired or replaced (at our option) with- tation, injury to persons or property or loss
(ANSI/EIA RS-426-A 1980) DL15BFH 381- out charge. The product will be returned of use. Some states do not allow the exclu-
mm (15-in.) v e n t e d w o o f e r, a n d a to the customer prepaid. Exclusions and sion or limitation of incidental or conse-
DH2010A high-frequency compression Limitations: The Limited Warranty does quential damages so the above limitation
driver mounted on a 80° x 55° constant- not apply to: (a) exterior finish or appear- or exclusion may not apply to you. Other

Eliminator® Monitor
directivity horn. The system will repro- ance; (b) certain specific items described Rights: This warranty gives you specific
duce the frequencies from 77 to 20,000 in the individual product-line statement(s) legal rights, and you may also have other
Hz. The system shall be capable of pro- below, or in the individual product data rights which vary from state to state.
ducing average sound levels in excess of sheet or owner’s manual; (c) malfunction Electro-Voice Speakers and Speaker Sys-
124 dB in the long term, and short-term resulting from use or operation of the prod- tems are guaranteed against malfunction
peaks of 130 dB. uct other than as specified in the product due to defects in materials or workman-
The enclosure shall be constructed of data sheet or owner’s manual; (d) malfunc- ship for a period of five (5) years from the
black, carpeted, Road-Wood™. The di- tion resulting from misuse or abuse of the date of original purchase. The Limited
mensions shall be 645 mm (25.39 in.) wide, product; or (e) malfunction occurring at Warranty does not apply to burned voice
406 mm (15.98 in.) high, and 471 mm (18.53 in.) any time after repairs have been made to coils or malfunctions such as cone and/or
deep. The system shall weigh 19.5 kg (43 the product by anyone other than Electro- coil damage resulting from improperly de-
lb). Two parallel 1/4-inch phone jack con- Voice Service or any of its authorized ser- signed enclosures. Electro-Voice active
nections shall be provided. (Two Neutrik vice representatives. Obtaining Warranty electronics associated with the speaker
Speakon® connections shall be provided Service: To obtain warranty service, a cus- systems are guaranteed for three (3) years
on the “E” version). tomer must deliver the product, prepaid, to from the date of original purchase. Addi-
The loudspeaker system shall be the Electro-Voice Service or any of its autho- tional details are included in the Uniform
Electro-Voice Eliminator® Monitor (Moni- rized service representatives together with Limited Warranty statement.
tor (E)). proof of purchase of the product in the For warranty repair, service information,
form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice. A or a listing of the repair facilities nearest
Uniform Limited Warranty list of authorized service representatives you, contact the service repair department
is available from Electro-Voice Service at at: 616/695-6831 or 800/685-2606.
Electro-Voice products are guaranteed
600 Cecil Street, Buchanan, MI 49107 (800/
against malfunction due to defects in ma- For technical assistance, contact
234-6831 or FAX 616/695-4743). Inciden-
terials or workmanship for a specified pe- Technical Support at 800/234-6831 or
tal and Consequential Damages Excluded:
riod, as noted in the individual product- 616/695-6831, M-F, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Product repair or replacement and return
line statement(s) below, or in the individual Eastern Standard time.
to the customer are the only remedies pro-
product data sheet or owner’s manual, be- Specifications subject to change without
vided to the customer. Electro-Voice shall
ginning with the date of original purchase. notice.
not be liable for any incidental or conse-
If such malfunction occurs during the
quential damages including, without limi-
specified period, the product will be

Figure 1—Axial Frequency Response,

(anechoic environment, 4 volts/3.05 meters
(10 feet), normalized to 1 watt/1 meter)

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Figure 2—Harmonic Distortion

Response 10% Rated Power Input
(25 watts), (anechoic environment,
3.05 meters (10 feet) on axis)
Eliminator® Monitor

Figure 3—Impedance Curve

Figure 4—Dimension Line Drawing

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HORIZONTAL Scale - 5 dB per division
Figure 5—One-Third-Octave Polar VERTICAL
Responses (anechoic environment,
4 volts/6.10 meters (20 feet))

Eliminator® Monitor

Figure 6—Beamwidth vs. Frequency

(anechoic environment)

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Figure 7—Directivity vs. Frequency

(anechoic environment)
Eliminator® Monitor

Directivity Index Di, Crossover Slope:

Specifications
(Di = 10 log10 R (Q)) 800- to 16,000-Hz 12 dB per octave
Typical Axial Frequency Response, Swept Median (see Figure 7): Impedance, (see Figure 3)
Sine Wave, 4 volts at 3.05 meters (10 12.0 dB (+4.0 dB, -3.6 dB) Nominal:
feet), (anechoic environment, normalized Distortion, 0.1 Full Power Input, (see 8 ohms
for 1 watt at 1 meter; see Figure 1): Figure 2) Minimum:
77-20,000 Hz (half space) Second Harmonic, 5.1 ohms
Low-Frequency 3-dB-Down Point: 100 Hz: Input Connections:
77 Hz (half space) –27 dB, 4.7% Two parallel 1/4-inch phone jacks
Usable Low-Frequency Limit (10-dB- 1,000 Hz: (Two parallel Neutrik Speakon®
down point): –35 dB, 1.8% NL4MP connectors on Eliminator
65 Hz (half space) 10,000 Hz: Monitor (E))
Efficiency: –19 dB, 11.4% Enclosure Materials and Colors:
3.3% Third Harmonic, Black carpet-covered Road-Wood™
Long-Term Average Power-Handling 100 Hz: Black perforated metal grille
Capacity per EIA Standard RS-426-A –36 dB, 1.6% Dimensions (see Figure 4)
1980 (see Power-Handling Capacity 1,000 Hz: Width:
section): –44 dB, 0.6% 640 mm (25.39 in.)
350 watts 10,000 Hz: Height:
Maximum Woofer Acoustic Output: –34 dB, 2.1% 406 mm (15.98 in.)
8.3 watts Transducer Complement, Depth:
Sensitivity (SPL at 1 watt, 1 meter input, Low Frequency: 471 mm (18.53 in.)
anechoic environment, swept sine wave): DL15BFH Net Weight:
99 dB High Frequency: 19.5 kg (43 lb)
Dispersion Angle Included by 6-dB- DH2010A driver Shipping Weight:
Down Points on Polar Responses, HP85M constant-directivity horn 22.7 kg (50 lb)
Indicated One-Third-Octave Bands of Box-Tuning Frequency:
Pink Noise (see Figure 6), 60 Hz
4,000-20,000 Hz, Horizontal: Crossover Frequency:
55° (+18°, -9°) 2,000 Hz
4,000-20,000 Hz, Vertical:
80° (+21°, -21°)

600 Cecil Street, Buchanan, MI 49107

616/695-6831, 616/695-1304 Fax
SPEAKERS—Monitors  Telex Communications, Inc., 2000 • Litho in U.S.A. Part Number 535308—0002