Even smaller than the XLine-C, the new XLine-D line array product from Electro-Voice increases competition in the ever-expanding small line array system market. At 21.3kg it's a little heavier than most, but then it packs 2 x8" with two 2" on the 'Hydra' wave generator, giving the now typical 120° coverage (10° vertical per box). Independent signalling control of the two 8" drivers, with significantly different cross-over points (0-100Hz on one, 100-1.5kHz on the other) is claimed to produce horizontal beam width control down as far as 250Hz. There is also a double 12" flown sub for extended low end; this unit uses a brand new transducer developed by EV, the DVX, and features forced air cooling technology for a claimed 20% reduction in distortion.
