Turbosound TCS COMPACT SERIES Portable Speaker User Manual
Contents
1. Turbosoun TCS COMPACT SERIES USER MANUAL Turbosound Ltd Star Road Partridge Green West Sussex RH13 8RY England Tel 44 0 1403 711447 Fax 44 0 1403 710155 www turbosound com Issue 1 0 January 2006 Copyright 2006 Turbosound Ltd user manual TGS Gompact series tcs compact manual page 2 Contents MAN 3 Eee OJ EN EE EN EN NT 3 VL 16 el ie S FEN 3 Product Range Summary L n ossenosmenanneneasmmensndnentjnnndsnesdjeniemnasssnt 4 Ble 4 General Features for Two Way EncloSures rrnnrrannnrennnrvnnnrennnrennnrennnennnnennnnennnnennnnennnr 5 TUT CRE RUT OU ON sissie Sons dvaeGe anirai 6 TESTE sa an a aa a a 6 TEST a E E 7 ee E E E T E E EE 8 TEST aa a a a a a e 9 TESTE ssacaiutcnendustsisadseninnnmantsnnnaamhanandiegiaadseninsaminsatsaasahsnanaie guaadsenanaamantadscasussnananeats 10 TES UGC espn SENEE ASE EAER 11 peere E E E HJEL EIGA EELDAe GANG bGEd add AdedEeG 12 NG EE EE 13 System Cordell 14 CHOOSING the Dest Ocala EE EE E N EEEIEE E 14 BL 0 eS 1 EEE EEE EE E E E E E A T ste 14 Calculating the sound pressure level at a known distance from the PA 05 15 FU NNN 15 AIviplitier FEqQUFEN EN Sarre nsensenG 16 System GonfigurationS sscan one ne arent ines trent ere aren anette eee eee ee eee 17 System Basic stereo set UP cccccscccssscceseecesecceeeeceeceeeeeseeeeeeeeseeeeseeeeeeeesseeessaes 17 System 2 Stereo with bass units and Active CroSSOVEl ccssccseeceeeeeeeeeeee2. It consists of two 15 reflex loaded low frequency drivers in an optimally tuned rectangular cabinet constructed from 18mm 3 4 birch plywood Recommended amplifier power is 1200 watts at a nominal impedance of 4 ohms user manual TGS Gompact series TCS 218C The TCS 218C is a front loaded high efficiency low frequency loudspeaker designed to give bass and sub bass reinforcement to the TCS Compact series two way models It is envisaged to form part of a two way active system in conjunction with a Turbosound LMS series loudspeaker management system It consists of two 18 reflex loaded low frequency drivers in an optimally tuned enclosure constructed from 18mm 3 4 birch plywood Recommended amplifier power is 1200 watts at a nominal impedance of 4 Ohms 1035mm 40 77 tcs compact manual page 13 user manual TGS Gompact series tcs compact manual page 14 System Considerations Choosing the best location When using any loudspeaker system certain room parameters will affect the resultant sound quality and coverage For example any boundary like a wall or floor will lift certain frequencies If you are placing speakers in a corner then a lift at the bass end is to be expected and it may sound rather boomy This can be compensated for by moving the speaker or cutting low frequencies with an equaliser TCS Compact series speakers are designed to be flown in free space or mounted on specialis
3. LS 1811 LS 1523 LS 1811 LS 1514 LS 1521 LS 1219 LS 1023 LS 8010 Complete Re cone Kit RC 1811 RC 1523 RC 1811 RC 1514 RC 1521 RC 1219 RC 1023 RC 8010 1 25mm HF Compression Driver HF Diaphragm Passive Crossover Network TXD TCS 151 PX A TXD TCS 121 PX A TXD TCS 101 PX A TXD TCS 081 PX A tcs compact manual page 38 user manual TGS Gompact series Warranty Limited Warranty This Turbosound loudspeaker product is warranted to the original end user purchaser and all subsequent owners for a period of two 2 years from the original date of purchase Warranty Coverage Warranty coverage includes defects in materials and workmanship It does not include e damage caused by accident misuse abuse neglect or modification by any other person other than an authorised Turbosound representative e damage caused by overdriving use with unsuitable amplifiers or amplifier failure e damage caused by failure to operate the product in accordance with the instructions contained in the user s manual e damage occurring during shipment in transit e claims based upon any misrepresentations by the seller e products which do not have the original components as specified in the product engineering information e products on which the serial number has been removed or defaced Shipping Should any fault develop with a component of your Turbosound system please return the pr
4. Turbosound accept no responsibility for any accident damage or failure of any rigged system This rigging information is specifically related to the requirements of the TCS Compact Series products 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 All the sets and parts have been type tested and will be covered by certificates of conformity as to their ability to safely meet their design specification These certificates are available on request tcs compact manual page 27 user manual TGS Gompact series tcs compact manual page 28 Flying Single Enclosures Single enclosures may be flown using a variety of different methods WB 55 M10 eyebolts wall bracket CB 55 ceiling bracket SB 101 swivel bracket TCS 101C only All TCS COMPACT series cabinets including low frequency enclosures can be rigged in permanent installations using optional M10 shoulder eyebolts available from Turbosound or third party suppliers These can be attached to the rigging points provided on the top and back of the cabinet The rigging point at the rear of the cabinet is used to alter the downward angle of the enclosure As supplied these rigging points are fitted externally with M10 countersunk slot head screws To facili
5. VDC tcs compact manual page 26 user manual TGS Gompact series Flying amp Lifting Rigging A versatile set of rigging parts has been designed for TCS Compact Series enclosures in order to give the installer a cost effective approach to flying and mounting ranging from a single enclosure up to multi box arrays and clusters All riggable products are fitted with metric internal fixings It is expected that external parts such as eye nuts flying bridles scaffold clamps safety chains etc will be obtained locally from the usual suppliers and used with the parts available from Turbosound Any installation whether temporary or permanent must be securely attached to the structure of the building using chain steel wires or web straps which are certified and load rated for the purpose The combined weight of the sound system its cables and the rigging system must be safely carried by the points at which attachment is made to the building or structure Great care must be taken in selecting the attachment points and methods being absolutely sure of the load carrying capacity of points chosen IMPORTANT NOTE The rigging of loudspeaker systems is an extremely serious matter with potentially lethal consequences should anything go wrong It is of vital importance that you or other people rigging the system are suitably qualified to do so and have a full understanding of all the factors involved with safety as a number one priority
6. for sound reinforcement and speech intelligibility There are a variety of module upgrades that enhance EASE s capabilities such as AURA Analysis Utility for Room Acoustics which has become a standard for modelling spaces in three dimensions along with the VISION rendering engine EASE VIEW loads OpenGL and Mapping files as used in the design EARS is an auralisation module that allows the determination of audio quality and the comparison of old against new sound system installs by locating sound sources in the virtual room or open air space using convolving and binaural techniques tcs compact manual page 33 user manual TGS Gompact series tcs compact manual page 34 EASERA is used for evaluating and measuring the transmission properties of both spaces and electrical equipment EASE FOCUS is a free 2D aiming program that can be used for aligning speaker stacks and particularly arrays It uses configuration files in ASCII format made using compiler software which have the extension efo Use of Turbosound EASE data Turbosound provides pre measured EASE data to aid sound system designers in making appropriate choices with the type and positioning of speakers in the required venue The suitability of certain models can be assessed and the installation can be improved by adapting the frequency response consequently The speakers are measured from the centre of an entire globe with 5 degree resolution and
7. loudspeaker designed to give bass and sub bass reinforcement to the TCS Compact series two way models It is envisaged to form part of a two way active system in conjunction with a Turbosound LMS series loudspeaker management system It consists of a single 15 reflex loaded low frequency driver in an optimally tuned enclosure The cabinet is constructed from 18mm 3 4 birch plywood Recommended amplifier power is 600 watts at a nominal impedance of 8 ohms user manual TGS Gompact series TCS 118C The TCS 118C is a front loaded high efficiency low frequency loudspeaker designed to give bass and sub bass reinforcement to the TCS Compact series two way models It is envisaged to form part of a two way active system in conjunction with a Turbosound LMS series loudspeaker management system It consists of a single 18 reflex loaded low frequency driver in an optimally tuned enclosure The cabinet is constructed from 18mm 3 4 birch plywood Recommended amplifier power is 600 watts at a nominal impedance of 8 ohms tcs compact manual page 11 user manual TGS Gompact series tcs compact manual page 12 TCS 215C The TCS 215C is a front loaded high efficiency low frequency loudspeaker designed to give bass and sub bass reinforcement to the TCS Compact series two way models It is envisaged to form part of a two way active system in conjunction with a Turbosound LMS series loudspeaker management system
8. loudspeaker enclosures are possible to suit various installation requirements ranging from cafes bars and restaurants to theme parks theatres and houses of worship Listed below are a few common examples System Basic stereo set up FROM MIXER POWER AMPLIFIER A single amplifier supporting two TCS Compact series 2 way speakers creates a standard stereo system A further pair of TCS mid tops could be connected using the loop through connections although this will result in a corresponding drop in impedance With TCS Compact 2 way speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms this would make a combined 4 ohm load that should be suitable for any good quality power amplifier see amplifier considerations for more information NB A stereo configuration is shown but this system could be run in mono NB The EQ block is shown for tuning the room tcs compact manual page 17 user manual TGS Gompact series System 2 Stereo with bass units and Active Crossover FROM MIXER LEFT gt O O NG I kl NC EG RIGHT In this case a crossover is needed to separate the bass and mid high frequencies The Turbosound LMS series is recommended as the units are preconfigured with presets to match the TCS Comp
9. or recalled If the unit is not responding then check that Secure Mode is not active Note that the communications port is still active in secure mode tcs compact manual page 23 user manual TGS Gompact series Speaker Connections TCS Compact Series enclosures are provided with a recessed connector panel housing a single Neutrik Speakon NL4MP connector wired in parallel with a 4 way terminal strip Either can be used for the input the other being available as an output for looping to further TCS enclosures Speakon connections Pins 2 and 2 not connected Negative ve Positive ve Positive ve Negative ve O SISI o Low Impedance JE E LOOP IN LOOP OUT Note that looping out to additional enclosures has the effect of reducing the load impedance on the amplifier For example two 8 ohm cabinets in parallel give a combined total impedance of 4 ohms Never connect loudspeakers whose total combined impedance is lower than the amplifier s recommended minimum load impedance Do not use the loop out connection to connect other types of loudspeaker especially when their impedance is not known as permanent damage could result The cable end Speakon NL4 connector should be wired as follows Positive output Please take care if XLRs binding posts or other dual connector systems are used at the amplifier end of the loudspeaker cables jack plugs sockets should not be used where there is
10. system which prevents damage to the high frequency driver by reacting instantly to large transient peaks while still allowing wide dynamic range to be maintained The protection system is transparent at normal operating levels and as the level increases the signal is gradually and almost imperceptibly compressed once the critical threshold has been reached e High frequency drivers have been selected for consistent and reliable performance e High power line transformer versions are optionally available for use in 70v or 100v line distributed systems e The rigging points on the bottom of the cabinets enable them to be hung upside down in order to position the HF driver closer to the audience e TCS Compact Series full range enclosures are designed to give good pattern control down to crossover frequency and are fully supported with EASE polar data available to download from the Turbosound website at www turbosound com This enables accurate and predictable results when specifying sound systems in a given venue tcs compact manual page 5 user manual TGS Gompact series Model Information TCS 081C The TCS 081C is a compact passive two way loudspeaker designed for use in a wide range of fixed installations It consists of an 8 reflex loaded low frequency driver and a 1 high frequency compression driver on a 100 H x 60 V Converging Elliptical Waveguide in an optimally tuned trapezoidal enclosure constructed fr
11. the facility to show the client a convincing visual representation of the finished design This cuts a large amount of guesswork out of the process and is the reason why we actively encourage you to make use of our design resources to help you or your customers to win that next job EASE is also a useful tool for addressing acoustic issues in the venue for example to justify adding acoustic treatment to a room such as cladding a wall or balcony face Having a graphical model can strengthen the proposal and ultimately ensure a better result Overview EASE Enhanced Acoustic Simulator for Engineers is a sophisticated sound system design tool and acoustic simulation software package for Windows PCs created by SDA Software Design Ahmert GmbH Berlin It enables extremely accurate acoustic calculations to be realised both for indoor venues and outside spaces In this way acoustic parameters and properties can be calculated for audience areas or even particular listener seats EASE is particularly useful where a large number of speakers may be used i e in concert halls stadiums and public buildings The EASE application itself is comprehensive and can account for a wide range of surface properties i e absorption and dispersion and also early reflections directivity and phase characteristics 3D acoustical models can be created for computing parameters such as RT Reverb Time IR Impulse Response and SPL Sound Pressure Level distribution
12. 5CW TCS 118CW TCS 115CW Resistant Version tcs compact manual page 35 user manual TGS Gompact series 2 Way Enclosures TGS 151G TCS 121C TCS 101C TCS 081C Dimensions 652x468x423mm 553x407x352mm 508x366x319mm 415x308x270mm HxWxD 25 7 x18 4 x16 7 21 8 x16 x13 9 20 x14 4 x12 5 16 3 x12 1 x10 6 Net Weight 25 5kg 56 1Ibs 19kg 41 8Ibs 16 5kg 36 3Ibs 12kg 26 4lbs LF driver 1x 15 381mm 1x 12 305mm 1x 10 254mm 1x 8 203mm HF compression 1x 1 25mm driver Frequency Response 45Hz 20kHz 60Hz 20kHz 65Hz 20kHz 70Hz 20kHz 4dB Nominal Dispersion 70 H x 40 V 6dB points 100 H x 60 V 6dB points Power Handling 300 watts r m s 250 watts r m s 200 watts r m s 600 watts program 500 watts program 400 watts program Recommended amplifier power Q 8 Ohms 600 watts 500 watts 400 watts Sensitivity 1 watt 1 metre Maximum SPL continuous gt peak gt Internal Crossover 1 8kHz High Pass 24dB octave 12dB octave Low Pass 12d B octave low pass Construction 15mm 5 8 birch plywood enclosure 12mm 1 2 Grille Powder coated perforated steel mesh backed with black reticulated foam on black cabinets backed with white acoustically transparent cloth on white cabinets Connectors 1 Neutrik Speakon NL4MP wired pin1 positive pin 1 negative pins 2 and 2 N C 1 4 way barrier strip connector Finishes Black semi matt textured paint standard white raw woo
13. LEDs warn the user of input overload and operate at 19dBu Starting up The unit will energise as soon as power is applied to the IEC inlet there is no power switch During the start up process the firmware application model number and version numbers are displayed and the outputs are muted until the unit has completed its internal checks Once the start up routines are complete and the unit is ready to pass audio the DSP signal path will be restored to the current settings when it was last powered down and the audio signal is gradually ramped up to its correct level At this stage the display shows the default screen with the memory location and name of the current Preset on the lower line of text About Presets The unit has 45 memory locations and there is a library of around thirty Factory Presets to suit a range of Turbosound enclosures Factory Presets are locked so they cannot be over written although edited versions can be stored in the free preset locations Details of all the Factory Presets can be found in Appendix A in the LMSD2x pdf in the downloads section of www turbosound com Factory Presets contain some parameters that are fixed and hidden from view typically crossover frequencies output delay and some EOs those settings that are a function of the loudspeaker cabinet design and should not require adjustment for different applications The number and type of hidden parameters is dependant on the Factory Preset The re
14. Q both for the room and the drivers delay to align the wave front and limiters that can be set for each individual component to ensure against damage and to protect the long term reliability of your speakers The LMS D26 has two inputs and six outputs and the LMS D24 has four outputs The units are configured to provide specific equalisation and crossover points aimed at optimizing the performance of these Turbosound loudspeaker systems In addition limiters delays eq gain polarity and crossover filter controls are accessible to the user in order to match specific operation environments The LMS series crossovers are designed for quick setup and adjustment via easy to use front panel controls and are ideally suited to both live sound and fixed installation Features e Minimal signal path design providing exceptional audio quality with carefully optimised processing and high performance converters for a gt 111dB dynamic range e Sonically superb ADC DAC combination a carefully matched pairing of the best devices from Burr Brown and Wolfson Analogue Devices SHARC chip for DSP e Extended bandwidth 96 kHz sampling frequency provides for a nominally flat response to 40 kHz with minimal filtering e Audio grade capacitors used in the analogue signal path for true audiophile performance and superior accuracy e Input delays of up to 400ms and output delays of up to 80ms can be set up on each output mono or pair of out
15. a ia a Se alaa Date of purchase avse iiiaio a i iE EEEE Unit serial number c cececicecicecscesscecscedecncdtessousedccedascacaedacsacsedeasaeasdennscasteadacaedensieseteasieseieaedcatinonaeendeas tcs compact manual page 40 user manual TGS Gompact series Notes tcs compact manual page 41
16. a possibility of the cables being reversed It is highly recommended that Neutrik Speakon or other heavy duty non reversible connectors are used tcs compact manual page 24 user manual TGS Gompact series 70 100V Line Distributed Systems Line transformer models are supplied with step down transformers with voltage taps at P P 2 and P 4 watts where P is the maximum power rating of the line transformer and these are accessed via the 4 way barrier strip only a_i gt o SS SS o 70v 100v Line COMMON tcs compact manual page 25 user manual TGS Gompact series Cable Recommendations Heavy duty loudspeaker cable should always be used with a minimum wire size of 12 gauge 1 5 mm and preferably 10 gauge 2 5mm for longer runs keeping the run as short as possible This helps to avoid wasting amplifier power in the resistance of the cable High cable resistance also lowers the damping factor of the amplifier which affects its ability to control loudspeaker cone movement Losses due to undersized cable and long runs are clearly illustrated in the table below Please use this table to determine the most suitable cable size and maximum run for your particular application Nominal Cable Cable Length Cable Resistance Voltage Drop 8 ohms Sensitivity Loss dB Area mm m W SW 4w SW 4w note Figures based on specifications supplied by Van Damme Cables
17. act series requirements This system can be scaled up with the addition of further amplifiers and processors If using the LMS D26 processor there will be two extra channels available for adding say another pair of mid top cabinets through an extra stereo power amplifier If using TCS 218C or TCS 215C dual driver bass bins then note that the impedance for each of these is already 4 ohms and only some very powerful amplifiers are capable of driving loads at 2 ohms or below Consider using extra amplifiers for this purpose rather than the loop through connections The TCS 115C or TCS 118C bass speakers are 8 ohms so it is possible to run two cabinets from one amplifier providing the amplifier is powerful enough although extra amplifiers will still provide the best performance It is recommended to use a bass cabinet and a mid top with each stereo amplifier as this helps distribute the load across the power supplies better NB The EQ shown is for tuning the system to the room venue tcs compact manual page 18 user manual TGS Gompact series Crossovers and Processors In order to correctly set up your sound system a selection of audio processing devices are necessary to divide the frequencies between the speakers apply equalisation and limit the dynamic headroom These duties can be performed by proprietary units such as standalone crossovers graphic equalisers and limiters and a TCS Compact series installation can be built in t
18. aker enclosures it is advisable to use thread locking compounds to eyebolts and other bolts in order to avoid any possibility of loosening The recommended thread locking compound is Loctite 222 The threaded rigging points used in TCS Compact Series enclosures are 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 Spray Loctite 7471 into the thread holes and allow to evaporate Apply Loctite 222 thread locking compound to the bolts prior to fitting allowing sufficient to fill all the engaged threads Assemble components and tighten as necessary The parts may be disassembled by hand if required user manual TGS Gompact series Servicing Information If any of the drive units in your TCS COMPACT series cabinet should cease functioning and need a replacement re cone or diaphragm you are advised to remove the faulty unit from the cabinet and send it to a professional service centre authorised to repair Turbosound loudspeakers Removal of the low frequency driver s The perforated steel loudspeaker grille 1 is held in place under tension only fitting into slots at either side of the baffle There are no screws or other fixings holding the grille in place Lay the cabinet on its back and usi
19. cess cancels the procedure The store button allows the user to name a preset and choose which memory location it will be held in Pressing store button again completes the process user manual TGS Gompact series LMS D24 D26 Audio Connections Audio Input connectors These are fully balanced and are wired pin 1 ground pin 2 hot and pin 3 cold The two inputs have pin 1 connected directly to the chassis and feed the signal processing chains If an unbalanced source is used a connection should be made between the pin 3 cold signal and the ground connection of the unbalanced source Audio Output connectors The processed outputs are impedance balanced and are wired pin 1 ground pin 2 hot and pin 3 cold An unbalanced input may be driven by connecting pin 3 cold signal to the ground connection of the unbalanced destination input Note that output pins 1 are ground lifted at audio frequencies but connected to ground at RF for good EMC performance The intention being that the amplifiers the processor is driving should be responsible for the grounding of their input cable shields Presets and Secure mode A momentary button is fitted on the rear panel between the output XLRs and the RS232 port When activated this will disable all the front panel controls so they cannot affect the signal path making the unit secure against tampering When in secure mode the indicators still operate normally however Presets cannot be stored
20. d and custom colours IP54 Weather TCS 151CW TCS 121CW TCS 101CW TCS 081CW Resistant Version Notes TCS 101C has a rotatable Converging Elliptical Waveguide for use with swivel bracket TCS 081C has a fixed Converging Elliptical Waveguide tcs compact manual page 36 user manual TGS Gompact series 70v 100v Line Transformer versions Specifications as standard models accept for the following TGS 151GT TCS 121CT TCS 101CT TGS 081GT Tappings Watts 240 120 and 60 120 60 and 30 120 60 and 30 60 30 and 15 Frequency Response 45Hz 17kHz 60Hz 17kHz 65Hz 17kHz 75Hz 17kHz 4dB Net Weight 28kg 61 6lbs 20 5kg 45 1Ibs 18kg 39 6Ibs 13kg 28 6lbs Connectors 1 4 way barrier strip connector with voltage taps at P P 2 and P 4 watts Technical Specification Notes 1 Frequency response is measured on axis 2 Nominal Dispersion and sensitivity are an average over stated bandwidth 3 Maximum continuous SPL is measured by using unweighted diode clipped pink noise in a half space environment 4 Maximum peak SPL is verified by subjective listening tests of familiar program material before the onset of perceived signal degradation NB Due to continuing product improvement these specifications are subject to change tcs compact manual page 37 user manual TGS Gompact series Spares List Model TCS 218C TCS 215C TCS 118C TCS 115C TCS 151C TCS 1210 TCS 1010 TCS 081C LF Driver
21. d for use in a wide variety of live sound and fixed installation applications that require professional sound quality It consists of a 12 reflex loaded low frequency driver and a 1 high frequency compression driver on a 70 H x 40 V dispersion HF horn in an optimally tuned trapezoidal cabinet constructed from 15mm 5 8 birch plywood M8 rigging points are provided on the back panel to enable fixed installation use with optional Turbosound WB 20 wall brackets or CB 55 ceiling brackets M6 rigging points are also provided for use with OmniMount 60 series brackets L M10 Fixing REAR HOLES SPACING DETAIL user manual TGS Gompact series TGS 151G The TCS 151C is a passive two way loudspeaker enclosure designed for use in a wide variety of fixed installation applications that require professional sound quality It consists of a 15 reflex loaded low frequency driver and a 1 high frequency compression driver on a 70 H x 40 V dispersion HF horn in an optimally tuned trapezoidal cabinet constructed from 15mm 5 8 birch plywood M8 rigging points are provided on the back panel to enable fixed installation use with the Turbosound WB 55 wall bracket or CB 55 ceiling bracket and OmniMount 120 series brackets REAR HOLES SPACING DETAIL tcs compact manual page 9 user manual TGS Gompact series tcs compact manual page 10 TCS 115C The TCS 115C is a front loaded high efficiency low frequency
22. energy in a heavily clipped signal is far higher than in an unclipped signal than operating a more powerful amplifier within its ratings In general the more powerful the amplifier the better it will sound provided that it is not also driven into sustained clipping All the equipment in the system before the system controller should be set up for 0dBV 775mV maximum output One controller can be used to feed several amplifiers as long as all the amplifiers are the same or have the same gain ratings More than one controller may be required if the amplifiers are of different gain or type Please contact your dealer if you require help in this area Turbosound recommends the T series amplifiers for use with the TCS Compact series system user manual TGS Gompact series System Configurations TCS Compact Series 2 way enclosures are passive loudspeaker systems This means that they require only one amplifier channel for correct operation the frequency splitting between the low frequency driver and the high frequency driver being accomplished by the internal passive crossover network in each enclosure If subwoofers are used in a bi amplified system in conjunction with TCS Compact Series 2 way enclosures additional amplifier channels and external electronic crossovers will be required The Turbosound LMS D24 26 digital management systems are recommended for this purpose Many different system configurations of TCS Compact Series
23. et memories that can store different set ups for various applications A loudspeaker management system offers potentially better audio quality more precise control and protection against unwanted changes in settings Digital processing enables steeper roll offs through the crossover areas to be designed allowing more output from the speakers as they are individually handling more appropriate bandwidths Also the addition of delay to the LF signal to match the arrival of the HF can help to make the image more intelligible Therefore it is much easier and more efficient to manipulate audio digitally in low voltage electronics than in the passive crossover networks found inside speakers The TCS Compact series has a range of sub bass units TCS 115C TCS 118C TCS 215C TCS 218C that are designed to be used actively with the mid top cabinets TCS 081C TCS 101C TCS 121C TCS 151C The Turbosound LMS D24 and LMS D26 loudspeaker management systems contain custom presets for the TCS Compact series along with a world class audio specification tcs compact manual page 19 user manual TGS Gompact series Turbosound LMS series loudspeaker management systems The Turbosound LMS D24 and LMS D26 series are powerful DSP based audio processing units designed for use with Turbosound loudspeaker systems and associated bass enclosures The functions of multiple conventional products are combined in a compact 1U high 19 rack unit They offer E
24. his way by paying careful attention to details such as appropriate crossover settings This information is provided in the Technical Specifications for each TCS Compact series speaker Active and Passive systems Passive crossover networks split the frequency range between drivers after the amplifier Although this an economical method for many general purpose applications problems associated with this approach include the loss of energy watts as heat in the components of the crossover Also it is not possible to design steep roll offs as a broad range of frequencies has to be covered by both components This causes smearing between the drivers and potentially raises the distortion from the individual components If the headroom limit of the amplifier is reached the HF component can be heard pumping as large amounts of energy are consumed by the low frequency transients In an active system the crossover is placed before the amplifiers to gain particular advantages More amplifier channels are needed to deal with the split of frequency bands but this separation also helps to deliver a cleaner more controlled sound from the speakers The HF cannot be modulated by power drains needed by the LF speakers Loudspeaker Management Systems The concept of a Loudspeaker Management System is to provide all the processing electronics you might need in one box This typically includes crossover functions equalisation limiters delays and pres
25. mainder of the DSP parameters are available for user manipulation tcs compact manual page 21 user manual TGS Gompact series tcs compact manual page 22 Preset Recall SELeC PRESET TO RECALL RECALL O RECALL O e To select a Preset press the Recall Button so the indicator above it illuminates e Turn the left of the three parameter knobs a until the required Preset number is shown on the display NB Factory presets are indicated by a box symbol appearing after the Preset number e Press the Recall Button again to activate the Preset NB Pressing any other button will cancel the operation This process is deliberately in three stages in order to guard against accidental recall of incorrect Presets Creating a user defined crossover In addition to the Factory Presets the unit has two further Base Presets for mono and stereo usage These Base Presets are stored in locations 1 and 2 respectively they can be used to develop settings for any loudspeaker combination and are recalled in the same way as the Factory Presets described above These Presets are also locked but the user can name and store their own edited versions in any free preset location Store button To store a preset in a location press the store button and use the encoders to select the memory location and name the preset Pressing the store button again completes the task Pressing any button other than store during the pro
26. ng two small screwdrivers inserted through the mesh of the grille firmly pull the grille away from the slot at one side of the baffle until it is free Set the grille aside for later re assembly Undo the screws 2 holding the driver in place and carefully lift it out and away from the cabinet Make a note of the driver terminal polarity for later reconnection Disconnect the cables from the drive unit and completely remove the driver from the cabinet being careful not to damage the cone or suspension Do not place the driver near to any equipment or media that may be adversely affected by strong magnetism e g CRT monitors or magnetic tape of any kind To reinstate the speaker simply reverse the above procedure making sure you observe the correct polarity when reconnecting the cables back into the terminals of the drive units tcs compact manual page 31 user manual TGS Gompact series Removal of the HF compression driver and LF driver The perforated steel loudspeaker grille 1 is held in place under tension only fitting into slots at either side of the baffle There are no screws or other fixings holding the grille in place Lay the cabinet on its back and using two small screwdrivers inserted through the mesh of the grille firmly pull the grille away from the slot at one side of the baffle until it is free Set the grille aside for later re assembly Undo the screws 2 holding the driver 5 in place and carefully lif
27. o match venue d cor requirements e Powder coated perforated steel mesh grilles backed with reticulated foam or white acoustically transparent cloth on white cabinets protect the drive units from damage and provide an unobtrusive and aesthetically pleasing apperance e Multiple rigging points enable a wide variety of installation methods with standard eyebolts OmniMount hardware and specifically created Turbosound wall and ceiling brackets The enclosures are fitted with internal M10 threaded rigging points on the top sides bottom and rear that allow single cabinets to be suspended and angled in fixed installations e High quality components are used throughout Cast frame low frequency drivers give the combined benefits of high strength and low weight e Speakon NL4MP connectors and 4 way terminal barrier strips are provided on recessed rear panels for input and loop through parallel connections to additional TCS Compact series speakers e Weather resistant options to IP54 rating protected against dust and sprays of water from all directions enable the TCS Compact series to be used outdoors or in humid conditions user manual TGS Gompact series General Features for Two Way Enclosures e High grade speaker components are matched with an internal passive crossover to ensure a seamless transition between the HF and LF drivers e The crossover network incorporates a two stage thermal overload protection
28. oduct freight pre paid in its original packing carton along with proof of purchase such as the original bill of sale or receipted invoice and a description of the suspected fault to Turbosound Ltd Att Customer Service Star Road Partridge Green West Sussex RH13 8RY United Kingdom or your local authorised Turbosound representative The product serial number must be quoted in all correspondence relating to the claim Insurance is recommended as Turbosound or its representatives are not liable for loss or damage in transit Turbosound will pay for return freight costs should repairs be covered under warranty tcs compact manual page 39 user manual TGS Gompact series Incidental and consequential damages Turbosound s liability is limited to the repair or replacement at our option of any defective product and shall not be liable for any incidental and consequential damages including without limitation injury to persons or property or loss of use Limitation of implied warranties All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty This warranty is 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 AU LS MOEN merran i i o on Eiaa a a ia i E E oe a b nite a
29. om 12mm 1 2 birch plywood The cabinet is fitted with M8 internal rigging points on the rear panel which enable it to be permanently installed using the Turbosound WB 20 wall bracket or CB 55 ceiling bracket Four M6 internal rigging points are also provided for use with OmniMount series 30 brackets 5imm 2 17 M6 Fixings Somm 2 4 30mm 08mm mm 1 21 2 4 4 31 m le p M8 Fixings M10 Fixing REAR HOLES SPACING DETAIL tcs compact manual page 6 user manual TGS Gompact series TGS 101G The TCS 101C is a compact passive two way loudspeaker enclosure It consists of a 10 reflex loaded low frequency driver and a 1 high frequency compression driver on a rotatable 100 H x 60 V Converging Elliptical Waveguide in an optimally tuned trapezoidal cabinet constructed from 15mm 5 8 birch plywood MB8 rigging points are provided on the back panel to enable fixed installation use with optional Turbosound WB 20 wall and CB 55 ceiling brackets M6 rigging points are provided for use with OmniMount 60 series brackets The SB 101 swivel bracket can be used to mount the cabinet horizontally to walls or ceilings with a wide range of downward angle o MB Fixings REAR HOLES SPACING DETAIL BOTTOM 7 97 261mm tcs compact manual page 7 user manual TGS Gompact series tcs compact manual page 8 TGS 121G The TCS 121C is a compact passive two way loudspeaker enclosure designe
30. puts stereo with fine resolution of 21us steps to ensure perfect driver alignment e LF shelving filters to allow adjustment of the response in order to match variations of the acoustic conditions e Switching power supply that automatically adjusts to mains input voltages from 85 volts to 240 volts allowing it be used anywhere in the world without inconvenient mains transformer adjustment tcs compact manual page 20 user manual TGS Gompact series LMS D24 6 Quick Reference Set Up O oae O vor os OTurbosound LMS D6 FREQ WIDTH GAIN Our Quer Qun Quer Quer Quer k 7 Om O A Z oe ee Ow Ow Owe Cow Oe Ove Oo mo ro o IZ 7 JJ hA OJ 7 7 O O 7 wi 2 Z m INPUT PROGRAM EDIT gt DIGITAL LOUDSPEAKER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 7 a tr E E Can LMS D26 shown The LMS D24 and LMS D26 are designed for quick setup and adjustment via an easy to use menu structure accessed by front panel buttons and 3 rotary encoders A high resolution backlit LCD display provides the user interface to the menu options and parameters being adjusted Input Signal Indicators three pairs of LED s indicate signal present 4dBu and input clip for both channels The signal present LED s operate at approximately 40dBu giving a useful indication of even relatively low input signal levels The 4dBu LED s are intended to show nominal operating level and can also be useful for setting system gain structure Clip
31. seeees 18 Crossovers and Processors i ssestisscesiecsstoncitvnnaceetcsnateieains ecsitacatennsaeetaanbinnc ates 19 Active and PASSIVE systems sshcescs cede xttc gee sduenate sdecnteccsenedesv dna ans endstecesncededeancsdacensseteceica 19 Loudspeaker Management Systems r rrrnnnnennnnennnnennnnennnnennnnennnennnnennnnennnnennnnennnnennnnee 19 Turbosound LMS series loudspeaker management SYStems rrrrnnrrrnnnrrnnnernnnennnnee 20 LMS D24 6 Quick Reference Set Up rrrernnnennnnennnnennnnennnnennnnnnnnennnnennnnennnnennnnennnnennnnee 21 Speaker Connects soina a E en 24 70 100V Line Distributed Systems avvsamsseanseessmem mammaen 25 Cable R ecommendaliONS sa sasdenndesddesddesddandidasddasdemdidenetue 26 Flying amp Lifting Rigging sesesvsvsvnvnvnnrnrnrnrnvnenenenenenvnvnnnnnnrnrnrnrnrnenenenesennsnnnnnsnsnsnsnsnenenenenesesvsnsnsnsnsnenenen 21 PIV ing Single BMClOS UGGS eriaren EE EEE EEA E A EEE EEEE 28 FIVnNg ACCESSOTIE Lave AEE AEA iiia 29 WB 20 wall bracket exploded VvieWw rrrnrnannannannrnnnnnrennannennnnnrnnnnnrennnnennnnnennnnnsennnnsennn 29 Use of Thread Locking CompoundS rrnnennnnrnnnnennnnennnnennnnennnnennnnennnnennnnennnnennnnennnnennnnee 29 Use of Thread Locking CompoundS sisccssersocsscssasisicscassinnmecarcateecasnesssarmecarcssencticseassaesedens 30 Servicing Information 22442444 eee 31 Removal of the low frequency driver S rrrwranrrrnarrerrannvrvnnnrernnnrenvannenvannrennnnrennansensnne 31 Removal of
32. t it out and away from the cabinet Make a note of the driver polarity for later reconnection Disconnect the cables from the drive unit and completely remove the driver from the cabinet being careful not to damage the cone or suspension Do not place the driver near to any equipment or media that may be adversely affected by strong magnetism e g CRT monitors or magnetic tape of any kind Remove the horn driver 4 assembly by unscrewing the four screws 3 holding the flange in place Lift it out and away from the cabinet The high frequency driver can now be disassembled from the HF horn To reinstate the driver 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 tcs compact manual page 32 user manual TGS Gompact series About EASE Data Sound system projects are more likely to go to plan when you have a reliable indicator in advance of how the speaker system will perform in the venue Turbosound engineers are able to assist you with your system design using the industry standard EASE program to aid in the quest to find the perfect system for the job Although we cannot replace the role of an acoustical consultant we can provide a good indication of system performance to back up the proposal Statistically more jobs are won and more sales are made when a project has been properly and scientifically designed along with
33. t wall and ceiling brackets When speakers are flown in free space then boundary effects are minimised The result is a smooth frequency response without any boost at odd frequencies but the bass end may appear subjectively light In this case increase the sub bass level to bring the low end up or add sub bass enclosures as necessary Dispersion TCS COMPACT series enclosures are designed to provide respectably wide horizontal coverage the TCS 151C and TCS 121C offer 70 and the TCS 101C and TCS 081C 100 This allows the majority of live sound applications to be covered with single enclosures placed individually to take advantage of this performance feature for example either side of a stage in a pub or small club environment as shown below STAGE i user manual TGS Gompact series Calculating the sound pressure level at a known distance from the PA Sound intensity reduces rapidly as the distance from the source increases according to the inverse square law which predicts that a doubling of distance will result in a reduction of the original equal to a drop of 6dB providing there are no reflections or reverberation For every 3dB increase of speaker output you need a doubling of input power For example in an open space where the front seats are 6 meters 20 ft from the sound source and the back seats are 60m 200 ft from the sound source you would expect the sound pressure to drop by a factor of 100 20 decibels bet
34. tate rigging of the enclosure simply remove these M10 screws and replace them with M10 x 18mm shoulder eyebolts using a suitable thread locking compound to avoid the possibility of loosening Note Eyebolts must have a thread length of at least 18mm 3 4 NOTE The rigging points are designed to suspend single enclosures only There is no facility to hang an additional cabinet below a flown TCS COMPACT series enclosure Flying Accessories EB 10 M10 x 18mm shoulder eyebolt TGS 151G Model Wall Bracket WB 55 Ceiling Bracket CB 55 TGS 121G WB 20 CB 55 user manual TGS Gompact series TCS 101C WB 20 CB 55 TCS 081C WB 20 CB 55 Swivel Bracket SB 101 OmniMount 120 series Internal Rigging Points 9 M10 4 M8 for WB 55 or CB 55 brackets 4 M8 for OmniMount series brackets WB 20 wall bracket exploded view OSS or PLATE 60 series 9 M10 4 M8 for WB 20 or CB 55 brackets 4 M6 for OmniMount series brackets 60 series 9 M10 4 M8 for WB 20 or CB 55 brackets 4 M6 for OmniMount series brackets 2 M10 for SB 101 30 series 9 M10 4 M8 for WB 20 or CB 55 brackets 4 M6 for OmniMount series brackets SPEAKER PLATE tcs compact manual page 29 user manual TGS Gompact series tcs compact manual page 30 Use of Thread Locking Compounds When assembling flying hardware to TCS Compact Series loudspe
35. that you obtain the best possible performance from this unit All TURBOSOUND products are carefully engineered for world class performance and reliability If you would like further information about this or any other TURBOSOUND product please contact us Detailed product information is available on our web site at www turbosound com We look forward to helping you in the near future Unpacking After unpacking the unit please check carefully for damage If damage is found please notify the carrier concerned at once You the consignee must instigate any claim Please retain all packaging in case of future re shipment tcs compact manual page 3 user manual TGS Gompact series tcs compact manual page 4 Product Range Summary General Features TCS Compact series loudspeakers are designed for use in a wide variety of fixed installation applications that require professional sound quality ranging from caf s pubs bars and restaurants to retail stores nightclubs live music venues and houses of worship e Cabinets are constructed from high quality birch plywood rebated glued and screwed together for maximum strength and rigidity e The enclosures are supplied with a durable black or white semi matt textured paint finish as standard Optional finishes include TurboBlue and a whole spectrum of other custom colours Cabinets can also be supplied in raw birch plywood for painting varnishing or staining on site t
36. the HF compression driver and LF Criver cccccsscccseeecseeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 32 About EP SEE EE ME SN 33 OVE NE 33 Use of Turbosound EASE data rrrrnnennnnennnnennnnennnnennnnennnnennnnennnnennnnennnnennnnennnnennnnennnnee 34 Technical SpecihieationS ariei aa aa ee 35 SUID Bass EN ClOSUNeS esiri deedeedee adapsedkdadne 35 WN AY TIC 1 SU EEE NE 36 70v 100v Line Transformer VErsiONns ccccccsscecssceceececeececeeceseuceseeeeseeesaeeesseesseeesanees 37 PGS 38 NN 39 NE 41 user manual TGS Gompact series Introduction Congratulations you have just purchased a professional loudspeaker product from the TCS Compact Series sound contracting loudspeaker range designed to give you the best in audio quality and many years of reliable trouble free operation It offers excellent pattern control superior audio quality integral rigging and flying hardware options full technical documentation including EASE data and a comprehensive warranty against manufacturing defects Please read through this manual carefully before you attempt to operate the loudspeaker system It contains valuable information enabling you to quickly and easily connect the loudspeakers to your amplifiers important system and set up checks together with positioning and mounting instructions Thanks Thank you for choosing a TURBOSOUND TCS Compact Series loudspeaker product for your application Please spare a little time to read the contents of this manual so
37. third octave frequency resolution EASE data is available from our download FTP server at ftp ftp turbsound com user manual TGS Gompact series Technical Specifications Sub Bass Enclosures TCS 218C TCS 215C TCS 118C TCS 115C Dimensions 1035x602x532mm 891x550x506mm 652x540x484mm 652x465x423mm HxWxD 40 7 x23 7 x20 9 35 1 x21 7 x19 9 25 7 x21 3 x19 1 25 7 x18 3 x16 7 Net weight 54 5kg 119 9Ibs 47kg 103 4lbs 30kg 66Ibs 25kg 55Ibs LF Driver 2x 18 457mm 2x 15 381mm 1x 18 457mm 1x 15 381mm Components Frequency 36Hz 150Hz 40Hz 150Hz 36Hz 150Hz 43Hz 150Hz Response 4dB Power Handling 600 watts r m s 300 watts r m s 1200 watts program 600 watts program Recommended 1200 watts 4 ohms 600 watts 8 ohms Amplifier Power Sensitivity 1 watt 1metre Maximum SPL Continuous gt Peak gt Recommended 12dB octave low pass at 150Hz Crossover Nominal Impedance Construction 18mm 3 4 birch plywood Grille Powder coated perforated steel mesh backed with black reticulated foam on black cabinets and white acoustically transparent cloth on white cabinets Connectors 1 Neutrik Speakon NL4MP wired pin1 positive pin 1 negative pins 2 and 2 N C 1 4 way barrier strip connector Flying 9 M10 internal threaded rigging points Hardware Finishes Black semi matt textured paint standard white raw birch plywood and custom colours IP54 Weather TCS 218CW TCS 21
38. ween the front seats and the back seats In a real world enclosed auditorium this reduction is partially mitigated by the effects of reverberation in the distant field and in the near field because the speaker looks more like a wall source than a point source Therefore the sound field in a room only behaves according to the inverse square law in a relatively narrow distanced range It should be possible to make considered decisions regarding the particular models of speakers that are required based on their sensitivity and SPL sound pressure level in order to achieve the desired coverage and level Equalisation TCS COMPACT series enclosures are designed to provide smooth and even frequency response They do not need excessive amounts of external equalisation to overcome the sonic deficiencies often found in many lesser designs In order to compensate for room acoustics TCS Compact series enclosures require only minimal equalisation As in any system over equalisation introduces phase shifts distortion and a reduction in headroom usually causing more problems than it cures It is good practice to use as little equalization as possible aiming to cut frequencies rather than adding large amounts of boost Most rooms will have resonances that will be excited at particular frequencies needing some cut to help tame the sound These problems are most pronounced at the lower frequencies where loudspeakers generally e
39. xhibit very little directional control Under most circumstances a 1 3 or 1 2 octave graphic equaliser will generally be adequate with the fader settings applied smoothly and sparingly for the required room compensation If you find that the system needs a lot of boost at lower frequencies you probably need additional sub bass units tcs compact manual page 15 user manual TGS Gompact series tcs compact manual page 16 Amplifier Requirements Turbosound loudspeaker enclosures should be driven by high quality power amplifiers designed for true professional use Such amplifiers will have balanced inputs DC and RF fault protection and well designed cooling systems for reliability The program power listed in the loudspeaker s technical specification is the best guide to the size of amplifier required for general purpose applications The amplifier should be capable of delivering long term broadband power equal to the loudspeaker s program power rating at the loudspeaker s stated nominal impedance This approach allows sufficient headroom to generate good dynamic range RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER POWER RATINGS The amplifier s rated r m s continuous power output 20Hz 20kHz per channel should be equal to the program power handling of the loudspeaker at its nominal impedance It should be understood that overdriving an insufficiently powered amplifier is more likely to cause loudspeaker damage the total
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search