The E-Series loudspeaker range from d&b audiotechnik comprises the smallest cabinets within the product range and are systems that are predominantly used as single units or in distributed sound reinforcement environments. Their highly compact and unobtrusive design makes them visually discreet yet audibly impressive, with their combination of directivity control, bass response and maximum sound pressure level all being realized from such small cabinets. These incredibly flexible loudspeakers are therefore ideally suited for use in distributed speech reinforcement systems in a variety of applications such as industrial presentations, broadcast studios, surround sound, delay and infill systems. The E-Series loudspeakers, together with the E-PAC amplifier, can also provide an ultra compact and lightweight mobile PA system for smaller sound reinforcement tasks.

E0 Loudspeaker	E0 Rigging Examples

The E0 is the littlest d&b loudspeaker. The coaxially mounted 5" LF driver and 1" HF dome tweeter produce a wide conically symmetric directivity up to very high frequencies. Consequently the E0 delivers the same performance characteristic whether mounted horizontally or vertically. It is specifically suited for near field applications such as delay and surround sound systems in close proximity to the audience where the audio source should not be obvious. It can also be used as a full range system for background music and for distributed sound. For extended SPL requirements the E12 subwoofer can complement up to four E0 loudspeakers.

E3 Loudspeaker	E3 Rigging Examples

E3 Rigging Examples

The E3 is an extremely small and versatile high performance system with astonishing sound and excellent headroom. The loudspeaker enclosure houses a 6.5" LF driver passively crossed over to a 1" exit HF compression driver fitted to a 90° × 60° rotatable horn. Compared to the E0 it has twice the cabinet volume and peak SPL but is still a surprisingly compact sound solution. Its directivity control helps for critical speech reinforcement in distributed systems with larger distances to the audience. It can also be used as a space saving, unobtrusive small stage monitor.

E6 loudspeaker [NEW]

The E6 is a high performance two-way multipurpose loudspeaker employing an integrated coaxial driver with a neodymium magnet assembly. The 1" exit HF compression driver and constant directivity horn are accommodated within the circumference of the 6.5" LF driver. The horn with its 100° × 55° dispersion pattern (h × v) can easily be rotated through 90° without the use of tools to provide a 55° × 100° dispersion pattern.

The E6 can be used for speech and music applications as a stand-alone full range system, or incorporated into larger distributed sound reinforcement situations. It can be mounted on loudspeaker stands or flown from overhead bars, while the multifaceted shape of the enclosure allows use either in a vertical or horizontal orientation as well as deployment as a stage monitor. With the addition of an E12X-SUB or any other E-Series subwoofer, the E6 can also reproduce high level music program.

The E6 cabinet has an impact paint finish. The front is protected by a magnetically attached rigid metal grill backed by an acoustically transparent fabric. The grill can easily be removed without tools to modify the horn orientation. The cabinet incorporates a handle and mounted on the rear panel are two EP5 or NL4 connectors wired in parallel.

E6 rigging accessories

The E6 cabinet is fitted with rigging attachments enabling it to be deployed quickly and easily in a variety of configurations. M8 threaded inserts in the E6 cabinet accept the E6 Swivel bracket. This can be fitted to a loudspeaker stand using the Loudspeaker stand adapter or flown using the TV spigot with fixing plate.The E6 Horizontal bracket enables the cabinet to be attached to trusses, walls or ceilings. A single M8 thread in the back of the cabinets accepts an M8 Safety eyebolt for additional safety.

Safety approval

d&b loudspeakers and accessories are designed for set up and use within situations requiring compliance with the provisions and directives of BGV C1 Rule for the Prevention of Accidents.

E12-SUB

E12-SUB

The E12-SUB is a bass-reflex design employing a long excursion 12" driver. The large, specially shaped reflex port enables the E12-SUB to achieve high sound pressure levels with minimal power compression and breathing effects. The E12 has sufficient output for up to four E0 or two E3 loudspeakers providing effortless bass with good transient response.

NEW d&b E8 Loudspeaker The E8 is a two-way multipurpose loudspeaker employing an integrated coaxial driver design with a single neodymium magnet. The HF section is loaded with a constant directivity horn which is accommodated within the circumference of the 8" LF driver. It has either a 90° × 50° or 50° × 90° dispersion pattern (h × v), selected by rotating the horn through 90°. With a maximum output of 129 dB SPL, it weighs in at a mere 7.3 kg (16.1 lb). The E8 can be used for speech and music as a standalone full range system, incorporated into larger distributed sound reinforcement situations, mounted on loudspeaker stands or flown from overhead bars. Its multi faceted shape allows use in a vertical or horizontal orientation as well as deployed as a stage monitor. The addition of the E15X subwoofer extends its bandwidth of 62 Hz to 18 kHz down to 40 Hz. Operation with D6 or D12 Select the controller setup E8. On the D12 amplifier it is available in "Dual Channel" and "Mix TOP/SUB" mode. For combinations with active subwoofers fed by a single 4/5-wire cable "Mix TOP/SUB" mode must be selected. Up to a total of four E8 loudspeakers can be driven by each channel of the D6 or D12 amplifiers.

E8 cabinet dimensions in mm (inch)

Controller settings
For acoustic adjustment the functions CUT, HFA and CPL can be selected.

CUT circuit
Set to CUT, the E8 low frequency level is reduced. The E8 is now configured for use with E15X-SUB in active mode or other d&b active subwoofers.

HFA Mode
In HFA mode (High Frequency Attenuation), the HF response of the E8 system is rolled off. The HFA provides a natural, balanced frequency response when a unit is placed close to listeners in near field or delay use. High Frequency Attenuation begins gradually at 1 kHz, dropping by approximately 3 dB at 10 kHz. This roll-off mimics the decline in frequency response experienced when listening to a system from a distance in a typically reverberant room or auditorium.

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Altering the HF horn dispersion

The HF horn can be rotated through 90° within the coaxial driver assembly.
Do not remove the front grill while the cabinet is mounted or flown above the ground. Set the correct horn orientation before suspending the cabinet.

Tools required: screw driver or an appropriate coin.

- Undo the quick locks at the top and bottom of the front grill and remove the grill

- Pick the horn at its outer edges and turn it until it snaps into the desired orientation

- Relocate and fix the front grill

Stage Monitor

Grill Removal

E12 & E12-D

The E12 is a high performance multi purpose loudspeaker employing an integrated 12"/1.3" exit coaxial driver design with neodymium magnet and constant directivity horn loading. It is available in two different dispersion versions, the E12 providing a 80° × 50° dispersion pattern (hor. × ver.), the E12-D a wider 110° × 50° pattern. Both horns are easily rotatable through 90° without the use of tools, providing 50° × 80° or 50° × 110° dispersion patterns.

The E12 is a two way design with a built in passive crossover network. Its frequency response extends from 50 Hz to above 17 kHz.

E12 and E12-D have identical enclosures constructed from polyurethane integral hard foam with impact resistant paint finish. The cabinet shape allowing the systems to be set up in upright or horizontal orientation as well as a stage monitor.

Operation with D12 or D6
Select the controller setups E12 or E12-D. Within the D12 amplifier they are available in "Dual Channel" and "Mix TOP/SUB" mode for combinations with active subwoofers fed by a single 4/5-wire cable. D6 and D12 provide the additional setups E12-X and E12-DX to be selected when E12 or E12-D cabinets are used in combination with passive E15X-SUB loudspeakers on the same channel. They provide a dedicated correction for the combined frequency response of these systems.

Selecting an E12 setup enables up to a total of two E12 or E15X-SUB loudspeakers to be driven by the respective channel. In applications with low continuous levels and low ambient temperatures up to three cabinets can be connected to a D12 channel.

D6/D16 amplifier in dual channel mode with E12 loudspeakers and E15X subwoofers passively connected

Operation with E-PAC
Selecting E12 or E12-D mode enables the E-PAC to drive one E12 loudspeaker. LO IMP mode configures the E-PAC to drive a maximum of two E12 loudspeakers with a 6 dB reduction in input level to the loudspeakers.

For acoustic adjustment the functions CUT and HFA can be selected. The characteristics of the CUT and HFA settings are explained under the previous section "Operation with D12 or D6".

E12, E12-D cabinet dimensions in mm [inch] (click to enlarge)

E15X-SUB

The E15X-SUB is a compact high performance subwoofer for use with d&b E-Series loudspeakers. It employs a long excursion 15" neodymium driver in a bass-reflex enclosure.

Due to the built in passive crossover network the E15X-SUB can be operated in parallel to E12 or E12-D loudspeakers on one amplifier channel, greatly extending the low frequency headroom and bandwidth of the systems.

As an alternative it can be operated actively driven by its own amplifier channel without the need for any changes to the cabinet. In active mode the E15X-SUB can be used to supplement any of the E-Series cabinets, its frequency response extending from 40 Hz to 110 Hz.

Operation with D12 or D6

Passive operation connected in parallel to E12 or E12-D
Select the setup E12-X respectively E12-DX when E12 or E12-D cabinets are used in combination with E15X-SUB loudspeakers on the same channel. Compared to the standard E12, E12-D setups the X versions provide a dedicated correction for the combined frequency response of these systems. D12 amplifiers have to be set to "Dual Channel" to access these.

Selecting E12-X or E12-DX setups enables up to a total of two E12 or E15X-SUB loudspeakers to be driven by the respective channel. In applications with low continuous levels and low ambient temperatures up to three cabinets can be connected to a D12 channel.

Active operation
Select the setup E15-SUB to drive E15X-SUB in active mode. E-Series full range cabinets should now be operated in CUT mode to increase the system headroom. Within the D12 amplifier the E15-SUB setup is available in "Dual Channel" and "Mix TOP/SUB" mode.

Selecting the E15-SUB setup enables up to two E15X-SUB loudspeakers to be driven by the respective channel. In applications with low continuous levels and low ambient temperatures up to three cabinets can be connected to a D12 channel.

INFRA circuit
If the INFRA circuit is selected, the upper operating frequency of the system is reduced from 110 Hz to 70 Hz. It can be used when actively driven E15X-SUB subwoofers are used to supplement E-Series cabinets operated in full range mode like e.g. in a distributed sound system.

Operation with E-PAC
Selecting E15-SUB mode enables the E-PAC to drive one E15X-SUB loudspeaker.

The INFRA setting is available. The characteristics is explained under the previous section "Operation with D12 or D6".

E15X-SUB cabinet dimensions in mm [inch] (click to enlarge)

B4-SUB

The B4-SUB is an actively driven cardioid subwoofer powered by a single amplifier channel. It houses two long excursion neodymium drivers in an integrated cardioid setup: a 15" driver in a bass-reflex design facing to the front and a 12" driver in a two chamber bandpass design radiating to the rear. The cardioid dispersion pattern resulting from this approach avoids unwanted energy behind the system that greatly reduces the reverberant field at low frequencies and provides the greatest accuracy of low frequency reproduction. The B4 subwoofer can only be used in a ground stacked setup. The B4-SUB cabinet is constructed from marine plywood, has an impact and weather resistant paint finish and a pair of handles. An M20 threaded flange in the top panel accepts the d&b Loudspeaker stand winder M20. The loudspeaker cabinet is also available in Special Colour (SC) options.

B4-SUB

B4-SUB system data Frequency response (-5 dB standard) 40 Hz - 150 Hz Frequency response (-5 dB 100 Hz mode) 40 Hz - 100 Hz Max. sound pressure (single cabinet, 1 m, free field) with D12 131 dB Max. sound pressure (single cabinet, 1 m, free field) with D6 128 dB (SPLmax peak, pink noise test signal with crest factor of 4) B4-SUB subwoofer Nominal impedance 6 ohms Power handling capacity (RMS/peak 10 ms) 500/2000 W Components 1 × 15" driver 1 × 12" driver Connections 2 × EP5 Optional and SC option: 2 × NL4 Pin assignments EP5: 3/4, SenseDrive pin 5 NL4: 2+/2- Weight 44 kg (97 lb)

E12X subwoofer

The E12X-SUB is a compact, light weight, high performance subwoofer for use with d&b E-Series loudspeakers. It employs a long excursion 12" neodymium driver in a bass-reflex enclosure. The built in passive crossover network allows the E12X-SUB to be connected in parallel to the E8 loudspeaker on the same amplifier channel, greatly extending the low frequency headroom and bandwidth of the systems. As an alternative it can be operated actively, driven by its own amplifier channel without the need for any changes to the cabinet. In active mode the E12X-SUB can be used to supplement any of the E-Series cabinets. The E12X-SUB cabinet is constructed from marine plywood and has an impact resistant finish, a handle and an M20 threaded flange on the top to accept the d&b Loudspeaker stand winder M20. The front of the loudspeaker cabinet is protected by a rigid metal grill backed by an acoustically transparent foam. Four rubber feet prevent cabinet movement and protect the bottom panel against scratching. Correspondingly shaped recesses are incorporated in the top panel of each cabinet to accept these and to prevent cabinet movement when stacked. Mounted on the rear panel are two EP5 or NL4 connectors wired in parallel.

E12X subwoofer

System data Frequency response (-5 dB standard) 45 Hz - 100 Hz Frequency response (-5 dB 140 Hz mode) 45 Hz - 140 Hz Max. sound pressure (1 m, free field) with D6 124 dB with D12 127 dB Loudspeaker data Nominal impedance 8 ohms Power handling capacity (RMS/peak 10 ms) 300/1600 W Components 12" driver passive crossover network Connections 2 × EP5, optional 2 × NL4 Pin assignments EP5: 3/4, SenseDrive pin 5 NL4: 2+/2- Weight 18 kg (40 lb)