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10. Technical specifications  

VLS Series Operation Manual  rev 1.0.0

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10. Technical specifications  

Peformance

Frequency Response (-3 dB) 

1)

150 Hz - 11 kHz

150 Hz - 30 kHz

120 Hz - 22 kHz

Frequency Range (-10 dB) 

1)

110 Hz - 14 kHz

110 Hz - 35 kHz

90 Hz - 35 kHz

System Sensitivity (1 W @1 m) 

2)

 

90 dB

91 dB

94 dB

Horizontal dispersion (-6 dB)

130 degrees horizontal

130 degrees horizontal

130 degrees horizontal

Vertical dispersion (-6 dB)

+ 6 degrees / - 22 degrees

+ 6 degrees / - 22 degrees

+ 3 / - 11 degrees Vertical

(-8 degree bias)

(-8 degree bias)

(-4 degrees bias)

Driver complement

7 x 3.5” (89 mm) full range drivers

7 x 3.5” (89 mm) woofers

14 x 3.5” (89 mm) woofers

8 x 1” (25 mm) metal dome tweeters

16 x 1” (25 mm) metal dome tweeters

Crossover

Passive network utilising  

Passive network utilising 

Passive network utilising

Focussed Asymmetrical Shaping

Focussed Asymmetrical Shaping

Focussed Asymmetrical Shaping

Technology (FAST)

Technology (FAST)

Technology (FAST)

Directivity factor (Q)

6.1 averaged 1 kHz to 10 kHz

9.1 averaged 1 kHz to 10 kHz

15 averaged 1 kHz to 10 kHz

Directivity index (DI)

7.9 averaged 1 kHz to 10 kHz

9.6 averaged 1 kHz to 10 kHz

11.8 averaged 1 kHz to 10 kHz

Rated maximum SPL 

2)

112 dB (average), 118 dB (peak)

114 dB (average), 120 dB (peak)

120 dB (average), 126 dB (peak)

Power handling

150 W (average), 

200 W (average),

400 W (average),

300 W (programme),

400 W (programme),

800 W (programme),

600 W (peak)

800 W (peak)

1600 W (peak)

Recommended Amplifier Power

450 W @ 8 ohms

600 W @ 8 ohms

1200 W @ 4 ohms

Nominal Impedance

12 ohms

12 ohms

6 ohms

Construction

Enclosure

Aluminium extrusion

Aluminium extrusion

Aluminium extrusion

Finish

Ral 9003 (white) 

Ral 9003 (white)

Ral 9003 (white)

& Ral 9004 (black)

& Ral 9004 (black)

& Ral 9004 (black)

Custom RAL finishes available 

Custom RAL finishes available

Custom RAL finishes available

(additional cost and lead-time)

(additional cost and lead-time)

(additional cost and lead-time)

Connectors

Barrier strip

Barrier strip

Barrier strip

Fittings

Flying bracket, wall mount bracket,

Flying bracket, wall mount bracket,

Flying bracket, wall mount bracket,

input panel cover plate and gland

input panel cover plate and gland

input panel cover plate and gland

Physical

Dimensions

W: 121 mm (4.8”)

W: 121 mm (4.8”)

W: 121 mm (4.8”)

H: 816.5 mm (32.1”)

H: 816.5 mm (32.1”)

H: 1460.5 (57.5”)

D: 146 mm (5.7’)

D: 146 mm (5.7’)

D: 146 mm (5.7’)

Packed quantity

1

1

1

Net weight

10.4 kg (22.9 lbs)

11.3 kg (24.9 lbs)

20 kg (44 lbs)

Shipped weight

13 kg (28.7 lbs)

14 kg (30.9 lbs)

23 kg (50.7 lbs)

 

(1) Average over stated bandwidth. Measured at 1 metre on-axis.
(2) Unweighted pink noise input,measured at 1 metre in an anechoic chamber

A full range of measurements and performance data can be downloaded from www.tannoy.com. For project-specific system design assistance, contact our Applications Engineering and 
Training (AET) group via www.aetgroup.tc

Tannoy operates a policy of continuous research and development. The introduction of new materials or manufacturing methods may introduce variances; however, performance will 
always equal or exceed the published specifications. All specifications are subject to change without notice. FAST is a trademark of Tannoy Limited. All other trademarks remain the 
property of their respective owners.

 VLS 

7

 VLS 

15

 VLS 

30

Summary of Contents for VLS SERIES

Page 1: ...Operation Manual VLSSERIES Professionalloudspeakers Operation Manual...

Page 2: ...ted dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is inten...

Page 3: ...ode 6 5 3 Constant voltage 70 100 V mode 7 5 4 Wiring for outdoor applications 8 6 Polarity checking 8 7 Equalisation 9 8 Mounting and flying 9 8 1 Asymmetrical pattern considerations 9 8 2 Mounting a...

Page 4: ...concourses Easy mounting is facilitated via supplied wall and flying brackets with an optional pan tilt bracket available Aided by an addition of an exclusive Tannoy edition of EASE Focus v2 0 softwa...

Page 5: ...wider frequency and dynamic range However if the cable runs are excessively long then the sound quality may be compromised due to the increase in cable resistance and the resulting power losses To ke...

Page 6: ...re size should be increased Please refer to the following table for guidance Cable Run m C S A of each conductor mm2 AWG Cable resistance ohms Power loss into 4 ohm load dB loss into 4 ohm load Power...

Page 7: ...oads of 2 ohms to 8 ohms This means for example that when using an amplifier with 2 ohm load rating up to three VLS 30 or six VLS 7 15 may be connected in parallel per output although care should be t...

Page 8: ...efore the speaker system is mounted or flown will help ensure satisfactory performance If you do not have a pulse based polarity checker you may check LF units as follows Connect two wires to the and...

Page 9: ...erage area due to constructive and destructive interference effects between the two sources Comb filtering cannot be cured by equalisation this should be addressed with proper loudspeaker placement 8...

Page 10: ...and washers as shown The other part is secured to the wall The bar on the bottom of the speaker plate slides into the bottom notch of the wall plate while the top is secured with the two supplied scre...

Page 11: ...other Tannoy professional products or any other devices Using Tannoy professional hardware for any purpose other than that indicated in this guide is considered to be improper use Such use can be very...

Page 12: ...dust and moisture ingress and are resistant to both salt spray and UV exposure making them suitable for use in most outdoor applications Please consult with your Tannoy dealer before installation in a...

Page 13: ...Construction Enclosure Aluminium extrusion Aluminium extrusion Aluminium extrusion Finish Ral 9003 white Ral 9003 white Ral 9003 white Ral 9004 black Ral 9004 black Ral 9004 black Custom RAL finishes...

Page 14: ...be carried out by a Tannoy Professional dealer or service agent This warranty in no way affects your statutory rights For further information please contact your dealer or distributor in your country...

Page 15: ...igned and constructed such that electromagnetic disturbances generated do not exceed levels allowing radio and telecommunications equipment and other apparatus to operate as intended and the apparatus...

Page 16: ...00 971 04 4401208 E enquiries tannoy com Tannoy operates a policy of continuous research and development The introduction of new materials or manufacturing methods will always equal or exceed the publ...

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