VLS Series Operation Manual rev 1.1.0
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10. Technical Specifications
10. Technical Specifications
10.1 VLS 7
Ordering Information
Part Number
Colour
8001 7860
Black
8001 7861
White
This product is environmentally protected
to IP65 rated standard.
EN54
certified
Performance
Frequency response (-3 dB)
(1)
150 Hz - 11 kHz
Frequency range (-10 dB)
(1)
110 Hz - 14 kHz
System sensitivity (1 m, LoZ)
(2)
90 dB
Sensitivity as per EN54
(4 M, through transformer)
76 dB
Horizontal dispersion (-6 dB)
130 degrees horizontal
Vertical dispersion (-6 dB)
+ 6 degrees / - 22 degrees (-8 degree bias)
Driver complement
7 x 3.5” (89 mm) full range drivers
Crossover
Passive network utilising Focussed Asymmetrical Shaping Technology (FAST)
Directivity factor (Q)
6.1 averaged 1 kHz to 10 kHz
Directivity Index (DI)
7.9 averaged 1 kHz to 10 kHz
Power Handling
(3)
Average
150 W
Programme
300 W
Peak
600 W
Recommended Amplifier Power
450 W @ 8 ohms
Nominal Impedance (Lo Z)
12 ohms
Maximum SPL as per EN54
(4 M, through transformer)
91 dB
Rated maximum SPL (1 m, Lo Z)
(2)
Average
112 dB
Peak
118 dB
Transformer Taps (via front rotary switch)
70 V
150 W (33 Ω) / 75 W (66 Ω) / 37.5 W (133 Ω) / 19 W (265 Ω) /
9.5 W (530 Ω) / 5 W (1050 Ω) OFF & low impedance operation
100 V
150 W (66 Ω) / 75 W (133 Ω) / 37.5 W (265 Ω) / 19 W (530 Ω) /
9.5 W (1050 Ω) OFF & low impedance operation
Coverage angles
(4)
Horizontal plane
Vertical plane
500 Hz
360°
79°
1 kHz
202°
45°
2 kHz
137°
45°
4 kHz
127°
115°
Distortion
10% full power (13.4 V)
Harmonics
2nd
3rd
250 Hz
1.24%
0.92%
1 kHz
0.64%
0.05%
10 kHz
0.86%
0.06%
1% full power (4.2 V)
250 Hz
0.47%
0.39%
1 kHz
0.02%
0.04%
10 kHz
0.32%
0.02%
Physical
Enclosure
Aluminium extrusion
Finish
Paint RAL 9003 (white) & RAL 9004 (black)
Custom RAL colours available (additional cost and lead-time)
Connectors
Barrier strip
Fittings
Flying bracket, wall mount bracket, input panel cover plate and gland
Dimensions (H x W x D)
816.5 x 121 x 146 mm (32.1 x 4.8 x 5.7”)
Net Weight (ea)
10 kg (22 lbs)
Packed Quantity
1
Notes:
1.
Average over stated bandwidth. Measured at
1 metre on axis in free-field, in an anechoic
chamber.
2.
Unweighted pink noise input, measured at
1 metre on axis
3.
Long term power handling capacity as defined
in EIA - 426B test
4.
The reference point for the reference axis
(acoustic centre) is 536 mm up from the
bottom of the column. The axis of maximum
radiation in the vertical plane is - 8 ° below
horizontal.
A full range of measurements, performance data,
CLF and Ease™ Data for VLS 7 can be downloaded
from www.tannoypro.com.
Tannoy operates a policy of continuous research
and development. The introduction of new materials
or manufacturing methods may introduce variations
in actual performance; however, actual performance
always will equal or exceed the published
specifications, which Tannoy reserves the right to
alter without prior notice. Please verify the latest
specifications when dealing with critical applications.
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