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Electro-Voice Shows FRi Loudspeaker Series at AES Based on EV’s RMD Technology and Designed for Ease-of-Use and Flexibility in Live Sound and Fixed Installation Applications September 22, 2000 Electro-Voice is displaying the FRi Series of loudspeakers at AES, Booth #440. Targeted toward sound reinforcement and fixed installation applications, the FRi Series combines Electro-Voice’s Ring-Mode Decoupling™ (RMD™) technology with key elements of EV’s X-Array loudspeaker technology to produce significantly increased vocal clarity and intelligibility. "What’s unique about this loudspeaker system is its combination of high-performance and flexibility," says Jamie Bergen, EV product category manager for loudspeakers. "Multiple suspension points allow for vertical and horizontal orientation, a trapezoidal cabinet design creates a variety of installation options and RMD technology offers incredible sonic performance. The FRi Series literally has something for every fixed installation application." The FRi Series includes the following models: FRi-122/64 - 12-inch, 2-way, 300-watt, 60° x 40° HF horn FRi-152/64 - 15-inch, 2-way, 350-watt, 60° x 40° HF horn FRi-181S - 18-inch, 400-watt subwoofer Advertisement Other features of the FRi Series include a passive/bi-amp design with tamper-resistant simple jumper design for easy change-over, rotatable 60° x 40° horns and DH2+ drivers for increased performance and durability. Installing the FRi Series is made easier due to barrier strip connections, reinforced heavy-gauge internal supports for increased enclosure durability and 13-ply birch void-free plywood for rugged enclosure and for ease of installation. The FRi Series also incorporates flexibility into its exterior design, with metal cabinet grilles designed to accommodate custom fabric coverings to match a variety of interior decors, and a durable black paint finish as standard with a white painted finish or unfinished cabinets available as an option. About EV’s Ring-Mode Decoupling Technology: Every loudspeaker system has frequencies that "ring" as signals are passed through them at various levels. These "ringing modes" distort signal character and timbre. To overcome this, Electro-Voice developed Ring-Mode Decoupling (RMD) technology. This technology, applied to loudspeaker systems, expands resolution and clarity by minimizing fundamental resonant frequencies in the mechanical and acoustical realm. RMD provides the clarity and definition of a studio monitor by literally eliminating the sound-coloring resonant modes created by the enclosure and the components and ensuring their tonal fidelity does not deteriorate with increasing sound levels. For more information, call 1-800-392-3497, or visit their web site at www.electrovoice.com.

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