CARVIN ENGINEERING DATA TRx 2000 series LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM
Congratulations on your selection of TRx loudspeakers. Carvin’s TRx 2000
Series loudspeakers are a high performance solution for bands, audio
companies and concert venues. They feature the latest innovations for
optimal performance of both live and music playback. The TRx loudspeakers
include point source, monitor and subwoofer solutions – all with the goal of
providing the best sound at high SPL levels.
TRx2153
TRx12N
The TRx Series are made from road worthy multi-ply Baltic Birch covered in
weather and UV resistant Duratec™ coating with steel powder coated grills.
Handles, pole mounts, fly points and Twist-Loc connectors provide reliable
means for transport, suspension, and set-up. These high performance
systems are designed for today’s pro audio applications and are protected
by a 5 year warranty.
TRx2215
TRx2115
TRx2118
TRx2218
The TRx12N is a 12-inch 2-way monitor featuring a bi-ampable coaxial
driver. High intelligibility comes from a single concentric source that only
a true coaxial driver can offer. It’s small footprint is ideal for limited space
while its high SPL and 1200w peak power capacity is designed for large
concert venues. The 12-inch woofer is ideal for monitoring with great
clarity. A pole mount adds the flexibility of being suspended on subs or pole
stands for mains.
The TRx2115 is a multi-purpose loudspeaker for front of house mains and
stage monitors featuring a 15-inch heavy-duty woofer and a 1.4-inch exit
high frequency driver in a compact trapezoidal enclosure. 2400 watts peak
power handling delivers an impressive SPL with extended bass from a small
enclosure. Bi-amping improves driver efficiency especially when using as a
main. A pole mount and 8 fly points offer a variety of suspension options.
The TRx2215 is a high performance dual heavy-duty 15-inch woofer
loudspeaker featuring a 1.4-inch exit high frequency driver with biamp
capability. The TRx2215 has the capacity of 4800w peak with a high 136 DB
SPL output for today’s demanding performances. The trapezoid shaped bass
reflex enclosure allows for multiples to be tightly positioned for clean-coupled
dispersion. 12 fly points provide the ability for suspension.
The TRx2153 is a 3-way high performance solution featuring a 15-inch
heavy-duty woofer, a horn loaded 8-inch mid range driver and an 80 x
50 degree horn loaded 1.4-inch exit high frequency driver. The enclosure
is capable of 2400w peak in full-range mode. Bi-amping allows the best
efficiency with the Hi and Mid drivers powered separately from the Low
frequency woofer to provide the clearest sonic detail in the high, mid, and
low frequencies. The trapezoid shape allows coupling multiple enclosures for
optimal dispersion and 12 fly points are included for suspension.
TRx2121
The TRx2118 is a single 18-inch high powered compact subwoofer
designed for all venues and is ideal for ground stacking main speakers on
top or coupling multiple subs for added efficiency. Three pole mounts are
featured for single pole solutions, dual poles to elevate two TRx3210 line
array elements or matching foot receptors to stack four TRx3210’s. With a
response down to 32Hz and a 4-inch voice coil, the TRx2118 is capable of
3200w peak for a 133dB SPL output.
The TRx2121 is a single 21-inch sub in the same compact enclosure as
the TRx2118 with equal mounting capabilities. The TRx2121 is designed to
extend sub frequencies down an octave to 20Hz for bass you can feel. Couple
multiple TRx2121’s together for added efficiency or mix them with TRx2118’s
for full sub frequency spectrum coverage. The 21-inch driver with a 4-inch
voice coil allows for 4000w peak power delivering bone rattling low end at
high SPL.
The TRx2218 is a dual 18-inch sub that pairs ideally with a single TRx2153
or TRx2215. The TRx2218 in a vertical position places the TRx2153 or
TRx2215 at a perfect height to project over the crowd. A single pole mount is
included for mounting smaller main tops for heavy, low frequency demanding
events. Matching foot receptors are included for stacking TRX3210 line
array elements. The TRx2218‘s eight corner ports provide strong wall and
baffle support for the highest efficiency possible, and couple vertically or
horizontally with another TRx2218. Optional 4-inch CTS44 casters install
quickly for easy transport. With a 6400w peak rating, this dual 18” sub will
deliver impressive low-end punch for high SPL demands.
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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.
TRx2115, TRx2153 & TRx2215 Connection Plate
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2
3
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.
1. input (4-pin twist-loc)
Full range or bi-amp depending on the position of the BIAMP switch.
2. through (4-pin twist-loc)
This jack is wired in parallel with the input jack for daisy chaining additional enclosures.
3. BiAMp switch
Changes between full range or bi-amped inputs. DO NOT use with PIN FLIP.
4. pin Flip switch
NORMAL
This cabinet is powered through Twist-Loc pins 1+, 1-
Use in Full Range Mode or BIAMP mode.
PIN FLIP
This cabinet is powered through Twist-Loc pins 2+, 2-
Use in Full Range Mode only.
DO NOT use in BIAMP mode.
With PIN FLIP other cabinets can be daisy chained on the same 4-conductor cable and
powered from a different amp/channel on Twist-Loc pins 1+, 1-
TRx12N Connection Plate TRx2118, TRx2218, TRx2121 Connection Plate
1.
input
1. input
Full range or bi-amp input depending on
the position of the BIAMP switch.
2. through
This jack is wired in parallel with the
input jack for daisy chaining additional
enclosures.
(4-pin twist-loc)
(4-pin twist-loc)
3. BiAMp switch
Changes between full range or bi-amped
inputs.
RECOMMENDED BIAMP CROSSOVER FREQUENCIES
Low/High
TRx12N 1.75kHz - 3kHz
TRx2115 1.75kHz - 3kHz
TRx2215 2.5kHz - 4kHz
Low/Mid-Hi
TRx2153 400Hz - 700Hz
Low Pass
TRx2118 80Hz - 100Hz
TRx2218 80Hz - 100Hz
TRx2121 80Hz - 100Hz
Full range input, external crossover
required.
TRx2118, TRx2218 & TRx2121 do not
have an internal passive crossover.
2. through
This jack is wired in parallel with the
input jack for daisy chaining additional
enclosures.
CONNECTING TRx
The rear panels of the the TRx loudspeakers are fitted with 4-pin Twist-Loc
connectors. All connectors are wired in parallel.
4 pin Bi-amp Passive Subwoofers
1+ Low Freq. Positive Positive Input Positive Input
1– Low Freq. Negative Negative Input Negative Input
2+ High Freq. Positive Through Through
2– High Freq. Negative Through Through
(4-pin twist-loc)
(4-pin twist-loc)
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