Tannoy VX 12, Quick Start Manual

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8 VX Series Quick Start Guide 9
Amplifi er Considerations
The VX series loudspeakers are optimized for use with the LAB GRUPPEN PLM+ series amplifi ers or LAKE LM series controllers used in combination with LAB GRUPPEN
FP amplifi ers. A full range of DSP settings to suit any confi guration are provided for download on the TANNOY website. The use of third party amplifi cation and
processing is only advised using the matrix of manual settings as well as the limiter calculator provided on the TANNOY website. VX series loudspeaker enclosures
should be driven by high quality power amplifi ers designed for true professional use. Power amplifi ers should be capable of delivering long term broadband power
equal to half the loudspeaker’s peak power rating at its stated nominal impedance. The use of underpowered amplifi ers must be avoided as heavily clipped signals can
cause permanent loudspeaker damage. Limiters, crossovers and equalization points must be set in accordance with the settings provided on the TANNOY website.
This will ensure the optimum sound quality and long-term reliability as well as protection from damage.
Neutrik speakON NL4 locking input connector(s) are provided, allowing options for input and link, passive, and bi-amp operation.
Recommended Amplifi er Power
Model VX 5.2 VX 6 VX 8 VX 8.2 VX 8M VX 12 VX 12HP / VX 12Q VX 12.2Q VX 15HP / VX 15Q
Mode Passive Passive Passive Passive Passive Passive Passive Bi-amp LF Bi-amp HF Passive Bi-amp LF Bi-amp MHF Passive Bi-amp LF Bi-amp HF
Impedance 8 Ω 8 Ω 8 Ω 8 Ω 8 Ω 8 Ω 8 Ω 8 Ω 8 Ω 8 Ω 8 Ω 8 Ω 8 Ω 8 Ω 8 Ω
Minimum
Amplifier
Power
Continuous
RMS
130 W 100 W 130 W 200 W 130 W 200 W 350 W 350 W 80 W 500 W 350 W 350 W 400 W 400 W 80 W
Peak 520 W 400 W 520 W 800 W 520 W 800 W 1400 W 1400 W 800 W 2000 W 1400 W 1400 W 1600 W 1600 W 800 W
Connections
VX 5.2, VX 6, VX 8, VX 8.2
Model Back Panel Connector Internal Schematic
Passive
Link Full Range -
1- 1+
2+
2-
Input Full Range +
Input Full Range -
speakON* NL4
Barrier Strip
1- 1+ 1- 1+
+ + + +
Input Full Range -
Input Full Range +
Link Full Range +
1 +
1 -
2 +
2 -
NL4
Input /
Link
NL4
Input /
Link
HF
HPF
LF
LPF 1 +
1 -
2 +
2 -
1 +
1 -
1 +
1 -
Barrier
Strip
Input /
Link
VX 8M
Model Back Panel Connector Internal Schematic
Passive
1- 1+
2+
2-
Input Full Range +
Input Full Range -
speakON* NL4
1 +
1 -
2 +
2 -
NL4
Input /
Link
NL4
Input /
Link
HF
HPF
LF
LPF 1 +
1 -
2 +
2 -
VX 12
Model Back Panel Connector Internal Schematic
Passive
Link Full Range -
1-
1+
2+
2-
Input Full Range +
Input Full Range -
speakON* NL4
Barrier Strip
1- 1+ 1- 1+
+ + + +
Input Full Range -
Input Full Range +
Link Full Range +
1 +
1 -
2 +
2 -
NL4
Input /
Link
NL4
Input /
Link
HF
HPF
LF
LPF 1 +
1 -
2 +
2 -
1 +
1 -
1 +
1 -
Barrier
Strip
Input /
Link
VX 12HP, VX 12Q, VX 12.2Q, VX 15HP, VX 15Q
Model Back Panel Connector Internal Schematic
Passive speakON* NL4
Barrier Strip
1- 1+
2+
2-
Input Full Range +
Input Full Range -
1- 2+ 2- 1+
+ + + +
Input Full Range -
Input Full Range +
1 +
1 -
2 +
2 -
NL4
Input /
Link
NL4
Input /
Link
HF
HPF
LF
LPF 1 +
1 -
2 +
2 -
1 +
1 -
2 +
2 -
Barrier
Strip
Input /
Link
Bi-amp
1-
1+
2+
2-
1- 2+ 2- 1+
+ + + +
Input LOW 1 +
Input LOW 1 -
Input LOW 1 +
speakON* NL4
Barrier Strip
Input LOW 1 -
Input HIGH 2 +
Input HIGH 2 -
Input HIGH 2 -
Input HIGH 2 -
Amplifier Channel 1
Amplifier Channel 2
1 +
1 -
2 +
2 -
NL4
Input /
Link
NL4
Input /
Link
HF
LF
1 +
1 -
2 +
2 -
1 +
1 -
2 +
2 -
Barrier
Strip
Input /
Link