NTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Tannoy System 600 Monitors.
This loudspeaker is a very compact, professional near-field reference monitor. Using
an advanced Dual Concentric 6.5” driver, if offers the advantages of the point source
operation in a very cost-effective design. The attractive octagonal shape of the
cabinet with its original rounded edge corners front panel contributes to the excellent
acoustic performance of the cabinet. Compared to its predecessor in the same
category, this product offers extended bass capability, as well as smoother overall
balance for even more transparent and fatigue-free monitoring.
Designed to be located on top of the mixing console, in a landscape format, it will
equally suit other situations where it can be used in portrait mode without any
drawback, thanks to its point source operation.
This manual is intended to provide the user with some useful advice on how to install
and use the loudspeakers, as well as more technical information about how the
system is designed, and its detailed specifications. The goal being that it will help to
get the best results, those you are expecting, from this monitoring system.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Unpacking and visual checks
To get the speakers out of the carton without damage open the end flaps fully and
bend them right back (remember there are packed in pairs). Turn the package
upside-down on the floor and lift the carton vertically up to leave the speakers resting
on their packing tray.
Inspect each speaker for signs of transit damage. In the unlikely event of this having
occurred inform the carrier and the supplier. Keep all the packaging if damage has
occurred as this will show evidence of excessive handling forces. It is also a good
idea to keep the carton if possible for future transportation.
Preliminary recommendation
Initially we would like to give a word of warning on high sound levels, which these
speakers are capable of generating over sustained periods of time. Levels over 95
dB for 8 hours per day will eventually cause permanent hearing loss. Because
Tannoy Monitors have very low levels of time, amplitude and frequency distortion it
is not always obvious that the sound level is high while working with them.
For continuous exposure we recommend the occasional use of a sound level meter
capable of integrating the sound level over a period of exposure according to noise
control standards. This should be used just to check that noise levels are always
within safety limits.
