Turbosound TL-1201 User Manual Download

Page: 1 / 20

TL SERIES

USER MANUAL

TL-1201

TL-1501

TL-1561

TL-1500

TL-1550

TL-1800

Turbosound Ltd.

Star Road, Partridge Green

West Sussex RH13 8RY England

Tel: +44 (0)1403 711447 Fax: +44 (0)1403 710155

web: www.turbosound.com

Issue 1.0 Copyright



2001 Turbosound Ltd.

Summary of Contents for TL-1201

Page 1: ... TL 1201 TL 1501 TL 1561 TL 1500 TL 1550 TL 1800 Turbosound Ltd Star Road Partridge Green West Sussex RH13 8RY England Tel 44 0 1403 711447 Fax 44 0 1403 710155 web www turbosound com Issue 1 0 Copyright 2001 Turbosound Ltd ...

Page 2: ...siderations 9 Equalisation 9 Dispersion 9 Mounting and Fixing 11 Rigging hardware 11 Choosing the best location 12 Maintenance 13 Removal of the low frequency driver s 13 Removal of the mid frequency driver 13 Removal of the high frequency compression driver 13 Appendix A 14 Use of thread locking compounds 14 Appendix B 15 Spares and Accessories 15 Flying Accessories 15 Appendix C 16 Technical Spe...

Page 3: ...ave just purchased a professional loudspeaker system from the renowned Turbosound range designed to give you the best in audio quality and many years of reliable trouble free operation It offers superior audio quality full technical documentation and rigging and flying hardware options Please read through this manual carefully before you attempt to operate the loudspeaker system It contains valuab...

Page 4: ...bility Easy transportability comfortable ergonomic flush handles are provided on all TL series enclosures for easy lifting and transportation in mobile sound reinforcement applications Wide dispersion Wide dispersion Wide dispersion Wide dispersion TL series enclosures are designed to give wide and even dispersion patterns in order to maximise sound coverage over a given area from single loudspeak...

Page 5: ...or rigging single enclosures in fixed installations An integral 35mm pole mount is fitted for use with standard tripods and poles TL 1501 The TL 1501 is a trapezoidal passive two way loudspeaker enclosure designed for use in a wide variety of live sound applications as well as in fixed installations ranging from cafes pubs bars and restaurants to retail stores and houses of worship It consists of ...

Page 6: ...ased enclosure size A rear panel connector plate carries two Neutrik Speakon NL4MP connectors for loop in loop out connections to additional enclosures Flush handles are provided for easy lifting and carrying TL 1500 The TL 1500 is a trapezoidal 15 low frequency enclosure designed to give low frequency support to TL 1201 or TL 1501 enclosures As such it can be used in a wide variety of live sound ...

Page 7: ...nput and high pass output connections to TL 1201 or TL 1501 enclosures Flush handles are provided for easy lifting and carrying TL 1800 The TL 1800 is a trapezoidal 18 low frequency enclosure designed to give low frequency support to TL 1201 or TL 1501 enclosures As such it can be used in a wide variety of live sound applications as well as in fixed installations ranging from cafes pubs bars and r...

Page 8: ...l TL series low frequency enclosures are equipped with internal high pass crossover networks splitting the full range signal and feeding the appropriate frequency band to the two way enclosure Therefore a full range system consisting of for example a TL 1201 and a TL 1500 can be powered from a single amplifier as shown below thereby saving the expense of additional amplifiers and external crossove...

Page 9: ... an insufficiently powered amplifier is more likely to cause loudspeaker damage the total energy in a heavily clipped signal is far higher than in an unclipped signal than operating a more powerful amplifier within its ratings Equalisation TL series enclosures are designed to provide smooth and even frequency response They do not need excessive amounts of external equalisation to overcome the soni...

Page 10: ...rage point the loudspeakers inwards slightly such that the centre lines intersect at a distance approximately equal to twice the width of the stage It is possible to array TL series loudspeakers in order to achieve wider horizontal coverage and in these applications it is recommended that the cabinets be placed such that the trapezoidal sides are touching to ensure that the appropriate splay angle...

Page 11: ...ovided on the top of the TL 1500 TL 1550 and TL 1800 low frequency enclosures to accept the PA 100 pole All TL series cabinets including low frequency enclosures can be rigged in permanent installations using optional M10 shoulder eyebolts optional M10 shoulder eyebolts optional M10 shoulder eyebolts optional M10 shoulder eyebolts The top of the cabinet is provided with two internal threaded riggi...

Page 12: ...system This rigging information is specifically related to the requirements of TL series enclosures only For more detailed information on the whole topic of rigging various handbooks are available If you are in any doubt contact your Turbosound dealer who will be able to refer you to an experienced rigging company Choosing the best location When using any TL series system certain room parameters w...

Page 13: ...r s simply reverse the above procedure making sure you observe the correct polarity when reconnecting the cables back into the terminals of the drive units Removal of the mid frequency driver 1 Remove the loudspeaker grille as described above and set the grille aside for later re fitting 2 Undo the four screws holding the driver s in place and carefully lift it out and away from the cabinet Make a...

Page 14: ...re manufactured from zinc plated mild steel Therefore and additionally if the external bolts used are zinc plated zinc passivated stainless steel or anodised as the majority are then the corresponding activator Loctite 7471 should be used to achieve 100 performance Application Application Application Application Spray Loctite 7471 into the thread holes and allow to evaporate Apply Loctite 222 thre...

Page 15: ...it for LS 1807 MG 1201 Metal grille for TL 1201 MG 1501 Metal grille for TL 1501 MG 1561 Metal grille for TL 1561 MG 1500 Metal grille for TL 1500 MG 1550 Metal grille for TL 1550 MG 1800 Metal grille for TL 1800 PX 1201 Passive crossover network for TL 1201 PX 1501 Passive crossover network for TL 1501 PX 1561 Passive crossover network for TL 1561 PX 1500 Passive crossover network for TL 1500 PX ...

Page 16: ...al dispersion 70 H x 40 V 6dB pts 70 H x 40 V 6dB pts 70 H x 40 V 6dB pts Sensitivity 98dB 1 watt 1metre 99Db 1 watt 1metre 98dB 1 watt 1 metre Power handling 250 watts r m s 500 watts program 300 watts r m s 600 watts program 300 watt r m s 600 watts program Maximum SPL 122dB continuous 128dB peak 124dB continuous 130dB peak 123dB continuous 129dB peak Construction 15mm 5 8 birch plywood 15mm 5 8...

Page 17: ...dB 1 watt 1metre 97dB 1 watt 1 metre Power handling 300 watts r m s 600 watts program 600 watts r m s 1200 watts program 350 watt r m s 700 watts program Maximum SPL 122dB continuous 128dB peak 124dB continuous 130dB peak 123dB continuous 129dB peak Construction 15mm 5 8 birch plywood 15mm 5 8 birch plywood 15mm 5 8 birch plywood Grille Powder coated perforated steel mesh Powder coated perforated ...

Page 18: ...esentation by the seller products which do not have the original components as specified in the product engineering information products on which the serial number has been removed or defaced Shipping Shipping Shipping Shipping Should any fault develop with a component of your Turbosound system please return the product freight pre paid in its original packing carton along with proof of purchase s...

Page 19: ...in addition to and in no way detracts from your statutory rights as a consumer No other warranty is expressed or implied Please record your purchase information below for future reference Dealer Name _______________________________________________________________________ Dealer Address ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________...

Page 20: ...Turbosound Ltd Star Road Partridge Green West Sussex RH13 8RY England Tel 44 0 1403 711447 Fax 44 0 1403 710155 web www turbosound com ...

Search results

Summary of Contents for TL-1201

Reviews:

Related manuals for TL-1201

Brands by name

Popular brands

Turbosound TL-1201, User Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for TL-1201

Reviews:

Related manuals for TL-1201

Brands by name

Popular brands