Carvin TRX12N, TRX153N, TRX118N, TRX115N, TRX215N Owner's Manual

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Speciﬁcations TRx12N System Type: 12-inch 2-Way Frequency Response: 65 Hz – 20 kHz (-10DB) 70 Hz – 18 kHz (-3 dB) Coverage Pattern: 80 round Crossover: 2-Way with Speaker Guard™ HF protection Crossover Frequency: 2.5 k Hz Power: Continuous / Program / Peak Full Range 300w /600w /1200w Recommended Ampliﬁer Power: 450 – 900w Sensitivity (1w @ 1m): 96dB Maximum SPL: 121dB LF Driver: 12-inch woofer HF Driver: 1-inch Neodymium 1.5-inch VC Nominal Impedance full range: 8 ohms Bi-amp LF: 8 ohms 300w /600w /1200w Bi-amp HF: 8 ohms 60w /120w /240w Enclosure: 18mm Multi-Ply Hardwood Suspension/Mounting: 1-3/8-inch pole mount cup

Finish: Black DuraTex™ Transport: 1 Recessed Handle Grill: Black powder coated 16-Ga steel Acoustically Transparent Foam Backing Connectors: Two NL-4 Neutrik Speakon’s Dimensions (H x W x D): 14.5 in x 15.5 in x 19.5 in 370 mm x 395 mm x 495 mm Net Wt: 33 lb (15 kg)

Speciﬁcations TRx115N System Type: 15-inch 2-Way, bass-reﬂex Frequency Response: 54 Hz – 20 kHz (-10DB) 62 Hz – 18 kHz (-3 dB) Coverage Pattern: 60H x 40V Crossover: 2-Way with Speaker Guard™ HF protection Crossover Frequency: 2.5 k Hz Power: Continuous / Program / Peak Full Range 600w /1200w /2400w Recommended Ampliﬁer Power: 800 – 1600w Sensitivity (1w @ 1m): 100dB Maximum SPL: 128dB LF Driver: 15-inch Neodymium 3-inch VC HF Driver: 1-inch exit Neodymium 2-inch VC Nominal Impedance full range: 8 ohms Bi-amp LF: 8 ohms 600w /1200w /2400w Bi-amp HF: 8 ohms 60w /120w /240w Enclosure: 18mm Multi-Ply Hardwood Suspension/Mounting: 1-3/8-inch pole mount cup 8 captive 3/8in –16 nut ﬂy points Finish: Black DuraTex™ Transport: 2 Recessed Handles Grill: Black powder coated steel Acoustically Transparent Foam Backing Connectors: Two NL-4 Neutrik Speakon’s Dimensions (H x W x D): 27 in x 19 in x 15.5 in 660 mm x 510 mm x 440 mm Net Wt: 45 lb (21 kg) Rigging Accessories: TCSHK10 3/8-16 Eyebolt TCSHK15 3/8-16 Quicklink™

Speciﬁcations TRx215N System Type: Dual 15-inch 3-Way, bass-reﬂex Frequency Response: 50 Hz – 20 kHz (-10DB) 57 Hz – 18 kHz (-3 dB) Coverage Pattern: 60H x 40V Crossover: 3-Way with Speaker Guard™ HF protection Crossover Frequency: 400/2.5 k Hz Power: Continuous / Program / Peak Full Range 1200w /2400w /4800w Recommended Ampliﬁer Power: 1600 – 3200w Sensitivity (1w @ 1m): 100dB Maximum SPL: 131dB LF Driver: Dual 15-inch Neodymium 3-inch VC HF Driver: 2-inch exit Neodymium 3-inch VC Nominal Impedance full range: 4 ohms Tri-amp LF: 8 ohms 600w /1200w /2400w Tri-amp MF/LF: 8 ohms 600w /1200w /2400w Tri-amp HF: 8 ohms 100w /200w /400w Enclosure: 18mm Multi-Ply Hardwood Suspension/Mounting: 12 captive 3/8in –16 nut ﬂy points Finish: Black DuraTex™ Transport: 6 Recessed Handles Grill: Black powder coated steel Acoustically Transparent Foam Backing Connectors: Two NL-4 Neutrik Speakon’s Two NL-8 Neutrik Speakon’s Dimensions (H x W x D): 45.5 in x 19 in x 21 in 1155 mm x 480 mm x 535 mm Net Wt: 99 lb (45 kg) Rigging Accessories: TCSHK10 3/8-16 Eyebolt TCSHK15 3/8-16 Quicklink™

Limited Warranty

Parts and labor are covered for 1 year on manufacturer’s defects. Warranty does not cover burned out drivers caused by excessive power or distortion, or physical damage caused by general use, moisture or dust. CAUTION: Square wave distortion from power amps can destroy drivers much faster than clean RMS power.

Speciﬁcations TRx153N

System Type: 15-inch 3-Way, bass-reﬂex Frequency Response: 50 Hz – 20 kHz (-10DB) 60 Hz – 18 kHz (-3 dB) Coverage Pattern: 60H x 40V Crossover: 3-Way with Speaker Guard™ HF protection Crossover Frequency: 500, 2.5 k Hz Power: Continuous / Program / Peak Full Range 600w /1200w /2400w Recommended Ampliﬁer Power: 800 – 1600w Sensitivity (1w @ 1m): 100dB Maximum SPL: 128dB LF Driver: 15-inch Neodymium 3-inch VC LF Driver: 8-inch Neodymium 1.75-inch VC HF Driver: 1-inch exit Neodymium 2-inch VC Nominal Impedance full range: 8 ohms Tri-amp LF: 8 ohms 600w /1200w /2400w Tri-amp MF/LF: 8 ohms 200w /400w /800w Tri-amp HF: 8 ohms 60w /120w /240w Enclosure: 18mm Multi-Ply Hardwood Suspension/Mounting: 12 captive 3/8in –16 nut ﬂy points Finish: Black DuraTex™ Transport: 4 Recessed Handles Grill: Black powder coated steel Acoustically Transparent Foam backing Connectors: Two NL-4 Neutrik Speakon’s Two NL-8 Neutrik Speakon’s Dimensions (H x W x D): 41.75 in x 20 in x 17.25 in 1060 mm x 510 mm x 440 mm Net Wt: 95 lb (43 kg) Rigging Accessories: TCSHK10 3/8-16 Eyebolt TCSHK15 3/8-16 Quicklink™

Speciﬁcations TRx118N

System Type: 18-inch Sub, bass-reﬂex Frequency Response: 29 Hz – 265 Hz (-10DB) 35 Hz – 150 Hz (-3 dB) Coverage Pattern: omni Crossover: Low Pass Crossover Frequency: 150 Hz Power: Continuous / Program / Peak Full Range 800w /1600w /3200 Recommended Ampliﬁer Power: 1200 – 2400w Sensitivity (1w @ 1m): 98dB Maximum SPL: 127dB LF Driver: 18-inch Neodymium 4-inch VC woofer Nominal Impedance full range: 8 ohms Enclosure: 18mm Multi-Ply Hardwood Suspension/Mounting: Top: 1-3/8-inch Pole Mount Cup Finish: Black DuraTex™ Transport: 2 Recessed Handles Grill: Black powder coated steel Acoustically Transparent Foam Backing Connectors: Two NL-4 Neutrik Speakon’s Dimensions (H x W x D): 23.5 in x 19.75 in x 22.75 in 600 mm x 505 mm x 580 mm Net Wt: 61 lb (27 kg)

Speciﬁcations TRx218N

System Type: Dual 18-inch Sub, bass-reﬂex Frequency Response: 24 Hz – 265 Hz (-10DB) 30 Hz – 150 Hz (-3 dB) Coverage Pattern: omni Crossover: Low Pass Crossover Frequency: 150 Hz Power: Continuous / Program / Peak Full Range 1600w /3200w / 6400w Recommended Ampliﬁer Power: 2000 – 3200w Sensitivity (1w @ 1m): 102dB Maximum SPL: 134dB LF Driver: Dual 18-inch Neodymium 4-inch VC Nominal Impedance full range: 4 ohms Enclosure: 18mm Multi-Ply Hardwood Suspension/Mounting: none Finish: Black DuraTex™ Transport: 2 Recessed Handles Grill: Black powder coated steel Acoustically Transparent Foam Backing Connectors: Two NL-4 Neutrik Speakon’s Dimensions (H x W x D): 23.5 in x 40 in x 22.75 in 600 mm x 1020 mm x 580 mm Net Wt: 109 lb (50 kg)

Service

In the USA, please call 800-854-2235 for a RMA # (return authorization number). Write this number on the box and enclose a description of the problem. Prepay to Carvin 12340 World Trade Drive, SD, CA 92128 Outside the USA, contact your dealer or go to http://www.carvinworld.com for your nearest service center. Include a written description of the problem with serial number and date of purchase.

CARVIN ENGINEERING DATA TRxN LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM

Congratulations on your selection of the TRxN loudspeaker. TRxN represents Carvin’s highest performance sound reinforcement loudspeakers. The TRxN series was designed from the beginning as a complete system using the highly-efficient Neodymium drivers. Each TRxN cabinet is constructed of cross grain multi-ply laminated hardwood with internal bracing to increase efficiency and eliminate cabinet resonance. Specially selected Neo drivers for each loudspeaker assure optimum performance. Each enclosure is covered in Carvin’s Duratex™ scratch-resistant, UV stable, weatherproof polyurethane finish. For install and tour rigs, the TRx series includes fly point on all enclosures except subwoofers.

TRx12N

TRx215N

TRx118N

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TRx115N

TRx153N

TRx218N

CHOOSING THE CORRECT AMPLIFICATION

TRx Loudspeakers are designed to be used with professional power amplifiers capable of producing the correct power into equivalent speaker loads. Care should be taken to avoid amplifier clipping. Due to the fact that music signals have a high peak-to-average “crest” factor, a lesser power amplifier driven into clipping is more likely to damage a speaker than a higher power amplifier used within its ratings. When an amplifier is over driven, its output waveform is clipped or squared off reducing the crest factor. If an amplifier is extremely over driven, the output waveform can approach that of a square wave. Under these extreme conditions, an amplifier is capable of producing far more power than its un-distorted rated power output. The use of amplifiers with outputs greater than those recommended is discouraged.

Carvin recommends an amplifier capable of producing at least the power rating of the speaker up to 1.5 times the power rating of the speaker. (See TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS).

Always turn on the amplifiers after the mixer and control systems have been powered on. This will eliminate power peaks due to switch on surges which can damage loudspeakers. When powering down the system, reverse the sequence and switch off the power amplifiers first.

TRx215N & TRx153N Connection Plate

1. FuLL RANGE PASSIvE/TRIAMP SwITCHES

Slide switches to FULL RANGE PASSIVE position when using a single amplifier delivering a full range signal. (The internal passive crossover network divides the signals and delivers to the appropriate drivers.) Slide switches to TRI AMP position when using external active crossover and multiple amplifiers in a tri amp configuration. (TRI AMP position bypasses internal passive crossover network.)

2. NL4 FuLL RANGE INPuT

Use this input when using a single amplifier delivering a full range signal. (The internal passive crossover network divides the signals and delivers to the appropriate drivers). Ensure switches are in FULL RANGE PASSIVE

position.

3. NL4 FuLL RANGE THROuGH

This jack is wired in parrallel with the full range input jack for daisy chaining additional enclosures.

4. NL8 TRIAMP INPuT

Use this input when using external active crossover and multiple amplifiers in a tri amp configuration. Ensure

switches are in TRI AMP position.

5. NL8 TRIAMP THROuGH

This jack is wired in parrallel with the tri amp input jack for daisy chaining additional enclosures.

TRx12N & TRx115N Connection Plate TRx118N & TRx218N Connection Plate

FLyING AND STACKING INFORMATION

Prior to suspending or stacking any TRx Audio loudspeaker systems, it is essential that the user be familiar with overhead suspension and stacking techniques, load ratings, and safety considerations.

SuSPENSION

TRx series loudspeakers are fitted with captive 3/8”-16 threaded nuts for suspending or permanent installation. Each captive nut has a WLL of 500 lbs. (226 kg.). Note: Working Load limits are based on vertical pull or 0°, for derating please see derating note below.

DANGER:

1) Hardware found at your local hardware store should not be used as it may not be rated for this application.

2) Mounting or rigging loudspeakers is a serious endeavor, always seek the advice of qualified experts.

3) Never use the handles for suspending the loudspeaker, they are not designed or rated for this purpose.

4) Improper installations may result in damage, injury or death.

CAuTION: All hardware used for overhead suspension should be designed and used with a minimum 5:1 design factor. This is the ratio between the structural failure point and the loading to be applied to the component. Periodically inspect and maintain all rigging points on the loudspeaker and all suspension hardware.

NOTICE: The user assumes liability for proper design, installation and use of rigging systems.

STACKING

Ensure that the floor, stage or soundwings are level and solid. Be cautious of outdoor windy conditions, speaker stacks could topple over in high wind conditions or be accidentally pushed or bumped over by over zealous crowds. Loudspeakers producing very high spl (especially subwoofers) can shift from their original position. Ensure the feet of the loudspeakers are locked into the feet cups of the speaker below. Place frictional material between the floor and the loudspeaker.

De-Rating: (working load limit) for each point. Each point mounted at an angle should be derated according to the following formula.

WARNING – Never exceed the “WLL” throughout the suspension system.

IMPORTANT NOTE

The mounting/rigging points of the TRx loudspeakers must either be used for mounting hardware (eyebolts) or “pl ugg ed” with the hex- soc ket sc rews p rovided. There are t wo reasons for this. When suspending the loudspeaker from one end, the screws in the mounting/rigging points on the other end transfer the load through the internal steel bracing to the bottom surface of th enclosure for structural support. Also if they are not “plugged”, the holes can create air leaks compromising the low frequency performance of the enclosure.

TRX153-44T & TRX153-22T SySTEM SET-uP

Using the mounting points at an angle will de-rate the “WLL”

“WLL”=cosine(angle) x 500

angle = degrees form vertical pull

500 = WLL for each TRx mounting point @ vertical pull

Cutaway view of TRx cabinet showing rigging points.

TCSHK10

3/8-16 forged steel

eyebolt with washer

WLL=1600 lbs.

ww.carvin.com & www.atm-fly-ware.com for

more rigging information and hardware.

TCSHK15

3/8-16 forged steel

quicklink connector

WLL=2000 lbs.

1. NL4 INPuT

Full range or bi-amp input depending on the position of the crossover switch.

2. NL4 THROuGH

This jack is wired in parrallel with the input jack for daisy chaining additional enclosures.

3. CROSSOvER SwITCH

Changes between full range or biamped inputs. See connection chart.

RECOMENDED CROSSOVER FREQUENCIES

Low/Mid Mid/High TRx153N 400Hz - 700Hz 2.5kHz - 4kHz

Low 1 Low 2/High TRx215N 400Hz - 700Hz 2.5kHz - 4kHz Low/High TRx115 1.75kHz - 3kHz TRx12N 1.75kHz - 3kHz

Low TRx118N 80Hz - 100Hz TRx218N 80Hz - 100Hz

1. NL4 INPuT

Full range input, external crossover required. (TRx218N & TRx118N do not have an internal passive crossover).

2. NL4 THROuGH

This jack is wired in parrallel with the input jack for daisy chaining additional enclosures.

for TRX215N replace DCM1500 MIDS with DCM2570 LOW2

CONNECTING TRXN

The rear panels of the the TRx loudspeakers are fitted with Neutrik Speakon NL8 or NL4 connectors. All connectors are wired in parallel.

NL8 pin TRx153N TRx215N

1+ Low Positive Low Positive 1– Low Negative Low Negative 2+ Mid Positive Low2 Positive 2– Mid Negative Low2 Negative 3+ High Positive High Positive 3- High Negative High Negative 4+ Through Through 4– Through Through

NL4 pin Bi-amp Passive Subwoofers

1+ Low Positive Positive Input Positive Input 1– Low Negative Negative Input Negative Input 2+ High Positive Through Through 2– High Negative Through Through