élite Series
EM378 - Monitor - 350w, 12 inch / 2 inch

The élite line includes a complete range of premium quality floor monitors. These two-way wedges carry over the curved, full grille look of their upright counterparts and provide clear sound for precise monitoring in a rugged and highly reliable package. Each unit has an optional, dedicated processor which enhances performance and allows optimum use of a subwoofer. For maximum versatility all monitors include a flush-mounted stand adapter so that they can be used as FOH speakers.

Onstage, a unique low profile élite design makes these monitors less of a viewing obstruction for front-row audience members, and all models can be positioned at two floor angles for close or wide coverage. Ruggedness is assured by Yorkville’s proven construction techniques & design, top quality components, heavy curved metal grilles and durable black carpet covering. Recessed handles and metal corner protectors are standard on all units.

Vocal clarity and excellent bass response are hallmarks of the bi-ampable EM378. This extremely loud compact wedge is specifically optimized for use on the floor and can be used with the baffle at either 50° or 40° for maximum application flexibility. The proprietary 12" woofer with 3" voice coil used in the EM378 provides extra high output at 80Hz, making the EM378 sound much larger than it appears. The smooth 2" high frequency driver is mounted on a vertical format 40°x60° degree horn and is combined with the woofer using very steep crossover slopes to minimize floor reflections.

élite Series Overview

Yorkville’s élite series loudspeaker systems are the result of years of research, pushing the limits of modern state-of-the-art sound reinforcement technology. Engineered for the serious pro audio user, élite systems are among the most advanced, most versatile and most efficient high powered portable P.A. boxes available.

New models for a new millennium
Since the mid 80’s, the élite series has grown from the original compact M-160, into a complete line of professional enclosures including active and passive full-range cabinets, stage monitors and subwoofers.

Today’s élites, from the highly efficient two-way E10 to the 1500 watt E2152 have some of the most advanced component protection and crossover technology available today. They have been carefully designed to bring you the latest in Yorkville’s advanced loudspeaker engineering.

A new concept in loudspeaker cabinet design first seen in Yorkville’s Pulse TM352 and TM12 is perfected in the élite line. Ideal for any small PA rental house, installer or sound company, these loudspeakers may replace a number of specific application cabinets in any inventory.

A modified trapezoidal shape and recessed input jack panel and handles mean these cabinets can function perfectly as a wedge monitor or front-of-house loudspeaker. Unlike some ‘multi-function’ loudspeakers currently in the marketplace, great care has been taken in the design process to ensure that élite cabinets will perform without compromising functionality as either a monitor or a front-of-house enclosure. Neither application was considered as an afterthought.

Several of the élite loudspeakers are loaded with 80° x 50° rotatable ABS Waveguide horn assemblies (the E10 utilizes a 100° x 25° horn). The ability to rotate the horn assembly ensures that the cabinet can provide optimum high frequency dispersion when the loudspeaker is used in either a vertical, horizontal or arrayed application.

Integrated stand mount adapters and flyware means these enclosures can be utilized in any permanent install or touring application. In addition, the modified cabinet shape means the élite series can be installed much closer to vertical surfaces and in some cases, under balconies in tight locations, and can be arrayed in a much tighter less obtrusive cluster.

Of course, the élite series has retained the features and high quality sound that have made them so popular including Yorkville’s famous two year (even if you break it!) transferable warranty.*

Advanced technology

• Compact and simple to operate
• Linear, full range frequency response
• Time aligned with low distortion
• High power handling, high efficiency, high SPL
• High efficiency, high excursion, linear response drivers.
• High definition, high slope internal passive crossovers.
• Computer modeled enclosure designs to accommodate greater driver dynamics.
• Unique protection networks capable of reacting equally to power overloads and input distortion levels.
• Dual purpose electronic processors specifically designed to enhance bass response and to act as stereo crossovers when bi-amping with subwoofers.

Advanced Crossover Networks and Protection Schemes
The majority of the élite range feature seamless driver interaction through sophisticated high-slope passive networks and ingenious component protection schemes. Rugged jackplates are inset and include a combination of both Speakon™ and 1/4" phone jack inputs.

Advanced PTC™ Horn Protection makes its debut in the élite series.
PTC™ is an ingenious current sensing / self resetting breaker that offers some serious advantages over current protection schemes used in many loudspeaker cabinets. This protection scheme, while always present in the signal path, remains inaudible until it becomes necessary for it to react. It kicks in at a point where it effectively reduces output to the horn and protects that diaphragm from damage due to excessive power input or signal distortion. Unlike a breaker it does not require a physical reset to allow signal back to the horn driver, and unlike a bulb or fuse, does not need to be replaced if the circuit is tripped, and the fuse is blown.

Where PTC™ shines is in heavy feedback environments where most horn diaphragm damage occurs. In rare situations even where a microphone might be dropped in a monitor, the sustained ‘squeal’ can destroy diaphragms in seconds. PTC™ will significantly reduce output level to the horn to protect the diaphragm. When the situation has been rectified,