iQ SERIES USER MANUAL
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1. 2 x IQ 10C 8 2 x iQ 10 15 11 10 Performance Data FREQUENCY RESPONSE oe Im on axis frequency response eB 120 pra li 120 110 A FT 20 50 100 200 SOU 1k 2k ok 10k 20k Frequency Hz Anechoic System Frequency Response 1 watt MF HF 1 metre on axis INPUT IMPEDANCE dB CT system impedance 20 60 20 50 100 200 SOU 1k Zk ok 10k 20k Impedance Passive MF HF only High Frequency Tri amp option TUU imo 10k 20k a Frequency Hz Anechoic Frequency Response 1 watt HF 1 metre on axis ti PE HHS 10k 20k Frequency Hz Impedance HF only 13 Mid Frequency Tri amp option 100 200 500 1E 10k 20k mf Frequency Hz Anechoic Frequency Response 1 watt MF 1 metre on axis m mf impedance 120 E LILI 3 AT un Mal ee eal H Ga rn 20 50 100 200 500 10k 20k Frequency Hz Impedance MF only A comprehensive range of measurements including off axis frequency response curves oc octave polar diagrams single amp two cabinet arrays and beamwidth plots as well as Ease data can be downloaded from http www tannoy com 14 11 Technical Specifications Frequency Response 1 3dB 10dB Point Nominal Dispersion Driver Compliment Configurations Components Frequency Band 3 Sensitivity 1 Power Han2. TANNOY IQ SERIES USER MANUAL iQ 10 15 CONTENTS 10 11 12 13 14 15 Introduction Unpacking Connectors Cabling Amplification amp Power Handling Operation Equalisation Arraying Dimensions Rigging amp Suspension General Safety Advice SECUR ET VEB Eyebolt Suspension Truss Performance Data Technical Specifications System Configuration amp OEM Controllers System Parameters Recommended Service Parts amp Accessories Warranty Declaration of Conformity 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing Tannoy PowerDual iQ 10 15 As part of the HDSR product group the iQ range is the next generation of high intelligibility sound reinforcement loudspeakers from Tannoy High Definition Sound Reinforcement HDSR products specifically designed to provide high intelligibility audio reproduction in such locations as houses of worship performing arts centres auditoria stadiums and larger music venues in fact any public space where high performance high definition sound can enhance the listening experience Using a 250mm 10 version of Tannoy s own unique point source and constant directivity PowerDual driver the iQ 10 15 is a single cabinet full range system incorporating a 15 horn loaded bass driver This high efficiency bass driver functioning from 43Hz to 180kHz has been optimally designed to acoustically match the iQ10 HF MF section to deliver high definition sound reinf
3. by Tannoy Ltd Rosehall Industrial Estate Coatbridge Strathclyde ML5 4TF SCOTLAND Telephone 44 0 1236 420199 Fax 44 0 1236 428230 Tannoy North America Inc Suite 1 335 Gage Avenue Kitchener Ontario CANADA N2M 5E1 Telephone 519 745 1158 Fax 519 745 2364 Issue 1 0 Part No 6481 0430 GH June 27 2004 20
4. continuous research and development Please confirm current specifications for critical applications with your supplier 17 15 Declaration of Conformity The following apparatus is are manufactured in the United Kingdom by Tannoy Ltd of Rosehall Industrial estate Coatbridge Scotland ML5 4TF and conform s to the protection requirements of the European Electromagnetic Compatibility Standards and Directives relevant to Domestic Electrical Equipment The apparatus is designed 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 has an adequate level of intrinsic immunity to electromagnetic disturbance to enable operation as specified and intended This Equipment conforms to the requirements of the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC amended by 92 31 EEC and 93 68 EEC and the requirements of the low voltage directive 73 23 EEC amended by 93 68 EEC Details of the Apparatus Tannoy Contractor Loudspeaker Model Number Q10 15 Associated Technical File EMCIQ10 15 Applicable Standards Electrical Safety Signed Position Date For Tannoy Ltd 18 EN 55103 1 1996 Emission EN 55103 2 1996 Immunity EN 60065 1993 fi Engineering Director Professional Products Tannoy Professional 11 10 2004 TANNOY O HEAR BELIEVE Tannoy Loudspeakers are manufactured in Great Britain
5. 20 VEB Secur ET Eyebolts M10 8000 3630 TDX1 Digital System Controller 60 250V UK 8000 3631 TDX1 Digital System Controller 60 250V EUR 8000 3632 TDX1 Digital System Controller 60 250V USA 8000 0727 TDX2 Digital loudspeaker management system 60 250V UK 8000 0728 TDX2 Digital loudspeaker management system 60 250V EUR 8000 0729 TDX2 Digital loudspeaker management system 60 250V USA Warranty No maintenance of the iQ 10 15 loudspeaker is necessary All Tannoy professional loudspeaker products are covered by a 5 year warranty from the date of manufacture subject to the absence of misuse overload or accidental damage Claims will not be considered is the serial number has been altered or removed A Tannoy Professional dealer or service agent should only carry out work under warranty This warranty in no way affects your statutory rights For further information please contact your dealer or distributor in your country lf you cannot locate your distributor please contact Customer Services Tannoy Ltd at the address given below Customer Services Tannoy Ltd Coatbridge ML5 4TF Scotland Telephone 01236 420199 National 44 1236 420199 International Fax 01236 428230 National 44 1236 428230 International E Mail service Otannoy com Website www tannoy com DO NOT SHIP ANY PRODUCT TO TANNOY WITHOUT PREVIOUS AUTHORISATION Our policy commits us to incorporating improvements to our products through
6. An amplifier with insufficient drive capability will not allow the full performance of the loudspeaker to be realised It is important when using different manufacturers amplifiers in a single installation that they have very closely matched gains the variation should be less than 0 5dB This precaution is important to the overall system balance when only a single compressor limiter or active crossover is being used with multiple cabinets it is therefore recommended that the same amplifiers be used throughout 5 Operation For optimal performance the iQ 10 15 has been designed to operate in conjunction with the Tannoy TDX1 amp TDX2 System Controllers and iQ18B bass unit for extended bass performance The TDX controllers have been factory preset to provide the recommended eq crossover points and overall system balance Please refer to the TDX1 amp TDX2 manual for operation If you intend using an alternative loudspeaker management system e g BSS KlarkTeknik XTA etc please refer to section 12 of this manual 6 Equalisation Over equalisation can reduce system headroom and introduce phase distortion resulting in greater problems than cures If equalisation is required then it should be applied gently and smoothly Violent equalisation will be detrimental to the overall sound quality 7 Arraying Comb filtering is a phenomenon which cannot be cured by equalisation Small alterations to loudspeaker positions can
7. cables series resistance inducing power loss and response variations damping factor Connectors should be wired with a minimum of 2 5 sq mm 12 gauge cable This will be perfectly satisfactory under normal conditions In the case of very long cable runs the wire size should exceed this refer to the following table for guidance CABLE RUN C S A OF EACH POWER POWER m CONDUCTOR RESISTANCE Q LOSS Loss mm INTO 82 LOAD INTO 4Q LOAD 4 Amplification amp Power Handling As with all professional loudspeaker systems the power handling is a function of voice coil thermal capacity Care should be taken to avoid running the amplifier into clip clipping is the end result of overdriving any amplifier Damage to the loudspeaker will be sustained if the amplifier is driven into clip for any extended period of time Headroom of at least 3dB should be allowed When evaluating an amplifier it is important to take into account its behaviour under low impedance load conditions A loudspeaker system is highly reactive and with transient signals it can require more current than the nominal impedance would indicate Generally a higher power amplifier running free of distortion will do less damage to the loudspeaker than a lower power amplifier continually clipping It is also worth remembering that a high powered amplifier running at less than 90 of output power generally sounds a lot better than a lower power amplifier running at 100
8. dling 2 Impedance Maximum SPL 3 DI Averaged PCQ 1kHz ISO 2kHz ISO 4kHz ISO 8kHz ISO 16kHz ISO Q Averaged PCQ 1kHz ISO 2kHz ISO 4kHz ISO 8kHz ISO 16kHz ISO Crossover Enclosure Finish Protective Grille Connectors Fittings Dimensions Weight NOTES 49Hz 19kHz 43Hz 60 x 40 H x V MF HF 1 x 250mm 10 PowerDual LF 1 x 380mm 15 Bi amp standard LF amp Passive MF HF Tri amp optional LF Midrange High Frequency 43Hz 180Hz 180Hz 2 77kHz 2 77kHz 19kHz 101dB 107dB 110dB 400W average 175W average 50W average 800W programme 350W programme 100W programme 1600W Peak 700W peak 200W peak 80 160 160 127dB average 133 peak 129dB average 135dB peak 127dB average 133dB peak 11 0 500 Hz 16 kHz 12 6 12 2 9 5 11 5 12 3 13 5 500 Hz 16 kHz 18 3 16 7 8 8 14 16 9 Active 180Hz Passive 2 6kHz standard model 4th order high pass 4th order low pass 18mm multi ply birch plywood Textured black paint optional in white Foam covered powder coated perforated steel 2 x Speakon NL4MP in out standard model 4 x Speakon NL4MP optional tri amp model 8 x M10 inserts amp 2 pullback points 4x Recessed Carrying handles 1116mm x 680mm x 540mm 43 15 16 x 26 Ya x 21 69kg 152 1 Ibs 1 Average over stated bandwidth Measured at 1m on axis 2 L
9. dvantages such as increased system headroom Audio program materiel is made up of many different frequencies and harmonics In music materiel most of the energy is in the low frequencies with less in the highs When both high and low frequencies are present in a signal the stronger low frequencies can use up amp power leaving little or no reserve for the highs so they are more likely to cause the power amplifier to clip In a Biamp driven system a smaller amp can handle high frequencies LF amp clipping is less of a factor and less overall amplifier capacity is needed due to the efficiency improvement in the absence of a passive crossover Bi amp System Parameters iQ 10 15 Parameter Unit Name Low Section Mid High Section Gain dB 5 0 Delay ms 0 0 Polarity Positive Positive HPF Freq Hz 39 8 180 Slope dB oct 24 24 Filter Shape Butterworth Linkwitz Riley LPF Freq Hz 180 Thru Slope dB oct 24 NA Filter Shape Linkwitz Riley NA Freg Hz 60 1 2000 PEQ 1 Level dB 4 4 Type Parametric Parametric Q Bandwidth 2 0 5 0 8 1 25 Freq Hz 141 3 PEQ 2 Level dB 5 Type Parametric Q Bandwidth 2 0 5 16 13 14 iQ 10 15 Service Parts and Accessories Part Number Description 7900 0607 Driver Kit Type 2519 MF 7900 0609 Recone Kit Type 2519 MF 7900 0608 Driver Kit Type 0278 HF 7900 0610 Diaphragm Type 0278 HF 8001 28
10. esired angle Important It is imperative for safety reasons that two eyebolts linked to two independently fixed straps are used per cabinet Never attempt to use formed eyebolts i e formed from a steel rod and bent into an eye SINGLE iQ SUSPENSION TRUSS By ATM The iQ suspension truss is an economical solution to suspending a single purpose loudspeaker array from two or three fixed structural attachment points The iQ Suspension Truss is designed to hold the loudspeakers at the optimum splay angle to optimize cluster performance Most Suspension Trusses are equipped with two suspension rails with multiple attachment holes that travel from front to back across the top of the array allowing manipulation of the center of gravity of the cluster to achieve down tilt without a pull strap Features Optimized fixed splay angle Adjustable tilt Fast multiple enclosure rigging system Economical Low profile clean looking array iQ Suspension Truss The iQ Suspension Truss is a semi custom product line that is built to order Please contact your Tannoy or ATM Fly Ware dealer with the loudspeaker model numbers along with the array application Full assembly instructions for the iQ Suspension Truss accompany the product 10 Typical Suspension Truss applications 2 x iQ 10 15 W a
11. have the effect of minimising problematic combing frequencies Arrays should be constructed so that the individual coverage patterns of each loudspeaker combine with minimal overlap The design of the iQ 10 15 cabinet greatly simplifies the creation of effective arrays allowing seamless wide 120 degree horizontal coverage using two loudspeakers without the need for tedious experimentation By placing the iQ 10 15 cabinets as shown in the diagram below minimal dispersion pattern overlap is achieved guaranteeing an extraordinarily smooth transition 40 Ne ol 8 Dimensions y o o I ki A ea FT W ke Ca 540 0 Vi 680 0 1116 0 9 Rigging amp Suspension General Safety Advice The Tannoy Professional hardware covered in this guide has been designed to offer quick simple cost effective and secure solutions for mounting specific Tannoy Professional loudspeakers This hardware has been designed and manufactured with a high safety load factor for its specific role To ensure the safest possible use of the hardware covered in this guide it must be assembled in strict accordance with the instructions specified The information relating to the assembly and the safe use of these accessories must be understood and followed The installation of Tannoy Professional loudspeakers using the dedicated hardwa
12. he addition of the TannoyTDX1 or TDX2 digital loudspeaker management systems 2 Unpacking Every Tannoy iQ10 15 is carefully tested and inspected before packing After unpacking please inspect your iQ10 for any damage sustained during transit In the unlikely event of any damage would you please notify your dealer immediately and retain your shipping carton as your dealer may ask the faulty unit to be returned for inspection 3 Connectors Cabling The iQ 10 15 is fitted with two 4 pole Speakon connectors Speakon has the following advantages over EP and XLR type connectors All terminations are solderless making life easier at the time of installation or when field servicing is required Contacts will accept 6 sq mm wire with an outside diameter of up to 15 mm and a current rating of 30 Amps The pins of the Speakon sockets marked input output on the rear of the speaker are paralleled within the enclosure Tannoy has adopted the following wiring standard for the iQ 10 15 SPEAKON SIGNAL CONNECTOR Pin 1 LF Positive Pin 1 LF Negative Pin 2 MF HF Positive Pin 2 MF HF Negative For a worldwide list of Neutrik distributors see http www neutrik com A custom termination panel is available for tri amp operation Cable choice consists mainly of selecting the correct cross sectional area in relation to the cable length and the load impedance A small cross sectional area would increase the
13. ong term power handling capacity as defined in EIA standard RS 426A 3 Unweighted pink noise input measured at 1m in an anechoic chamber The iQ 10 15 is designed for use with the Tannoy TDX1 amp TDX2 digital system controller which provide a preset configuration of Crossover frequencies relative output levels and system equalization for optimum performance Should you intend using an alternative Loudspeaker management system these parameters can be accessed from the Tannoy website www tannoy com or can be found in this IQ 10 15 user manual Tannoy operates a policy of continuous research and development The introduction of new materials or manufacturing methods will always equal or exceed the publish which Tannoy reserves the right to alter without prior notice Please verify the latest specifications when dealing with critical applications Unique Funktion One Axhead Technology UK patent number GB2270606 is incorporated into Tannoy iQ Series SuperDual products by agreement with Funkton One Research 12 System Configurations amp OEM Controllers Passive or Biamp The iQ 10 15 is supplied as standard for bi amp operation therefore there is no internal passive crossover network between the LF amp Mid High units The Bi amp controller parameters below must be adhered to for optimum performance An optional iQ 10 15 tri amp version can be ordered A loudspeaker driven in Bi amp mode offers a number of performance a
14. orcement at low frequencies This is mounted in the lower section of the enclosure and is horn loaded to deliver increased efficiency and improved LF output The HF MF section covering a frequency range from 180Hz to 18kHz uses the amalgamation of the exceptional PowerDual driver with the Funktion One Research patented Axhead horn technology to provide a controlled 60 horizontal and 40 vertical dispersion pattern Exclusively this unique combination incorporates the High Frequency element of the PowerDual into the Axhead phase plug itself providing not only a point source time coherent design but a valuable reduction in overall size as no separate HF horn is necessary as in other phase plug designs This compact high power sound reinforcement solution is ideal for live or fixed installation music and speech sound reinforcement applications The construction of the cabinet is exceptionally robust using 18mm birch plywood throughout and is equipped with carrying handles extensive rigging and pull back points in order to facilitate the use of various flying options A full length foam covered powder coated perforated steel grille is provided The trapezoid angles of the enclosure facilitate the creation of optimized coverage arrays The system may be installed in the standard LF and passive HF MF bi amp configuration or alternatively as an option set up in fully tri amp mode Comprehensive system control may be provided by t
15. re should only ever be carried out by fully qualified installers in accordance with all the required safety codes and standards that are applied at the place of installation WARNING As the legal requirements for flying change from country to country please consult you local safety standards office before installing any product We also recommend that you thoroughly check any laws and bylaws prior to commencing work Tannoy Professional hardware has been designed for use with specific Tannoy Professional loudspeakers and is not designed or intended for use with any 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 dangerous as overloading modifying assembling in anyway other than that clearly stated in the manual or damaging Tannoy Professional hardware will compromise safety The component parts of any Tannoy Professional hardware device must only be assembled using the accessory kits supplied and in strict compliance with the user manual The use of other accessories or non approved methods of assembly may result in an unsafe hardware system by reducing the load safety factor Welding or any other method of permanently fixing hardware components together or to the integral fixing points in the cabinet should never be used Whenever a Tannoy Professional loudspeaker is fixed to a surface
16. using a Tannoy Professional hardware device the installer must ensure that the surface is capable of safely and securely supporting the load The hardware employed must be safely securely and in accordance with the manual attached both to the loudspeaker and also to the surface in question using only the fixing holes provided as standard and covered in the manual Secure fixings to the building structure are vital Seek help from architects structural engineers or other specialists if in any doubt All loudspeakers flown in theatres nightclubs conference centre or other places of work and entertainment must be provided with an independent correctly rated and securely attached secondary safety in addition to the principle hardware device This secondary safety must prevent the loudspeaker from dropping more than 150mm 6 should the principle hardware device fail SECUR ET VEB Eyebolt The Tannoy Q 10 15 loudspeaker can be flown with high quality VEB M10 eyebolts with collar to BS4278 1984 The loudspeakers are equipped with internal steel braces which also double as the flying points and accept VEB M10 eyebolts To install the VEB M10 eyebolts remove the original M10 counter sunk screws from the locations you wish to install the VEB M10 eyebolts Then replace these counter sunk M10 screws with the VEB M10 eyebolts The kelping brackets on the rear of the cabinet should only be used for tilting the loudspeaker to the d
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