Carvin TRX3210 Owner's Manual
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TRx3210 Line Array
Turnkey Systems
Made in USA
User Manual
76-03210D 091212
TRx3210 Line Array
Table of Contents:
Introduction ............................................................. 3
Unpacking ................................................................3
Concept .....................................................................3
Speci cations............................................................4
e Line Array E ect - ........................................... 5
Pure Path Horn Lens and MF/LF Drivers
Safety - Stacking and Flying .................................. 6
Ground Stacking ...................................................... 7
SureFly™ Rigging
- Assembling an Array ...................................... 8-11
- T-Bar Hang Points ..............................................12
- Transportation .....................................................13
Ampli cation & Wiring
- Biamp ....................................................................14
- Pin Flip/Mode Switch ......................................... 15
- Full Range Passive ............................................... 16
- Processing and tuning .................................. 17-19
Amp Rack Packages ..............................................20
Accessories .............................................................21
Warranty ................................................................. 21
System Packages .............................................. 22-23
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Introduction:
Congratulations on purchasing a TRX3000 Series loudspeaker from Carvin Professional Audio Products. e
TRx Series are designed to give you the best in audio quality and many years of reliable, trouble-free operation.
It oers excellent pattern control, simple ground stacking design as well as easy over-head suspension with
safe and practical rigging hardware, superior audio quality, full technical documentation, and the backing of a
world-class company with over 66 years of manufacturing experience and technology including a comprehensive warranty. Please read through this user manual carefully before you attempt to operate the loudspeaker
system. It contains valuable information which will enable you to easily and quickly connect the loudspeakers
along with important system set-ups, stacking and ying instructions.
Thank You
ere are many options in the market place today for loudspeaker products and we thank you for choosing
Carvin Professional Audio Products for your loudspeaker choice.
Carvin professional audio products are proudly engineered and manufactured in San Diego, California, USA!
If you would like additional information about this or any other Carvin product, please contact us. Complete
and detailed product information is available on our web site.
Unpacking
Upon unpacking the unit, please check carefully for damage. If damage has occurred, please notify the delivery
service at once. You, the consignee, must handle any claim. Please retain packaging in case of future re-shipment.
TRx Line Array Concepts
Pulling from our TCS Audio engineering, Carvin has produced a modular line array loudspeaker system that
is very adaptable to almost any performance venue. Not every scenario requires a own PA system. So with
that in mind, the TRx3210 Line array loudspeaker can easily be stacked or own.
A new loudspeaker system can be an expensive investment. With the TRx3210 system, Carvin oers an extreme value allowing an aordable solution.
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TRx3210 Specifications
TRx3210F - with SureFly™ hardware pre-installed
System Type: Dual 10-inch 3-Way, Reflex
Frequency Response: 70 Hz – 18.5 kHz (-10DB)
85 Hz – 16 kHz (-3 dB)
Coverage Pattern: 100˚ H x 10˚ V (single enclosure)
Crossover: 3-Way Quasi
Speaker Guard™ HF protection
Crossover Frequencies: 500Hz & 1.5 k Hz
Sensitivity (1w @ 1m): 98dB
Maximum SPL: 131dB Peak single enclosure
137dB Peak four enclosures
140dB Peak eight enclosures
LF Driver: 2x 10-inch 2-inch VC
HF Driver: 2x 1-inch exit 1.75-inch VC
Nominal Impedances (Continuous/Program/Peak)
Full range: 8 ohms 500w /1000w /2000w
Bi-amp LF: 8 ohms 500w /1000w /2000w
Bi-amp HF: 8 ohms 120w /240w /480w
Enclosure: 13-Ply Russian Baltic Birch
Suspension/Mounting: 14 captive 3/8in-16 nut fly pts.
Two 1-3/8 pole mount cups
Finish: Black DuraTec™
UV, water resistant IP2
Transport: 2 Recessed Handles
Grill: Black powder coated steel
Acoustically Transparent Foam Backing
Connectors: Two 4-pin TwistLoc connectors
Dimensions (H x W x D): 11.8 in x 23.5 in x 14.75 in
300 mm x 600 mm x 374 mm
Net Wt: 52 lb (24 kg) without hardware
Maximum Fly Capacity: 16
Made in USA
See pages 14-16 for full range - pin ip mode and
bi-amp conguration
4-pin TwistLoc
Frequency Response
Block Diagram in Full Range Mode
HORN DRIVERS
HIGH PASS
FILTER
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12+
2-
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EQ AND
MATCHING
LOW PASS
FILTER
MID / LOW
PASS FILTER
SPEAKER
GUARD
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MID / LOW
DRIVER
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LOW
DRIVER
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The Line Array Effect
The line-array effect is achieved by the 0 degree coupling of the
enclosures in the array. The inherent advantage of a line array
design allows the rear audience to hear nearly the same levels as
the front. The PurePath™ horn produces a tight 10 degree vertical
x 100 degree horizontal pattern on a single cabinet. Conventional
enclosures drop 6dB when doubling the distance to the listener.
However, when coupled in a line array this pattern narrows further to produce the line array effect, which drops only 3dB when
doubling the distance to the listener. This effect is also present with
the tight coupling of the 10-inch drivers in an 11.8-inch vertical box.
When the straight line of the line array is broken as in the case of
a “J” curve, the elements curved at the bottom of the array behave
more as a “point source” loudspeaker producing normal output to
the closer listeners.
The TRx3210 can be deployed in a full curvilinear array at 12.5
degrees of angle between elements. This produces a smooth “point
source” array covering 50 degrees of vertical and 100 degrees of
horizontal coverage with only four enclosures.
Line Array with
J curve
Linear Curve
Array
The PurePath™ Horn Lens and dual 10” Drivers
e PurePath™ Horn Lens is a one-of-a-kind design. is horn lens is CNC machined in-house from acoustically
non-resonant Eastern Maple hardwood, providing a very smooth, equal path length wave guide for pure, natural
and cylindrically projected highs. e two HF Mylar compression drivers feature a 1-inch exit and a 1.75” voice
coil. e PurePath™ Horn Lens places the HF drivers in proper phase alignment with the 10-inch drivers.
PurePath Horn Lens
dual 10” 250w drivers
IP2 UV & Water Resistant
Two 10-inch MF/LF drivers feature 2-inch voice coils and power handling of 250w per driver. ey are treated
for IP2 UV approval, which is water resistant. ese drivers are front loaded and eld replaceable. e front
steel grills are foam backed for added protection from the elements and are easily removed for service access.
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Stacking and Flying
Overview
To take full advantage of the extremely exible properties of the TRx3210 system, two modes of rigging systems have been developed.
e rst mode utilizes the interlocking feet and pole mounts and the second mode is using the optional SureFly™ hardware. e two rigging systems allow either line arrays or virtual point source clusters to be assembled – intuitively, quickly and easily, and with an absolute
minimum of additional external parts to suit the coverage requirements of a huge variety of professional sound reinforcement situations.
e second mode using the optional SureFly™ hardware is inherently safe, exible, self-contained and simple to use. e load is taken
entirely through the SureFly™ hardware and not through the cabinet’s woodwork. e rigging design allows the creation of clusters and
arrays that can be assembled quickly and with a minimum number of crew, and with full control of the vertical angles between enclosures
and the overall cluster inclination.
Safety Notes on Rigging - Important Please Read!
e Carvin SureFly™ rigging system has been designed and constructed to a high standard of safety and tested to the most demanding
conditions. As a very rst concern and in order to ensure the highest safety standards, the information following on the assembly and safe
use of rigging accessories must be carefully understood and followed. Every user that operates, suspends, or lis a TRx3210 loudspeaker
system needs to be properly trained before ever constructing and deploying the system in a working situation.
Only use Carvin recommended rigging accessories, which are specically designed for their intended purpose. Do not use Carvin SureFly™ rigging with other types or brands of loudspeakers. is practice may compromise safety standards and Carvin will not be responsible for damage or injury as a result.
Do not modify the rigging accessories, or use them in any other way than described in this user manual. Rigging components supplied
as part of a complete assembly are non-interchangeable and must not be exchanged with the component parts of any other assembly.
e component parts of Carvin SureFly™ rigging accessory must only be assembled using the fasteners and methods of assembly recommended in this manual. e use of fasteners and methods of assembly not specied or approved by Carvin may result in an unsafe
rigging assembly. Welding, or any other means of permanently xing rigging components to each other or to cabinet xing points, is not
recommended.
Rigging assemblies must only be assembled using the appropriate parts and xings as specied in this manual using the specic mounting instructions. Rigging components or assemblies must only be xed to Carvin loudspeaker cabinets using the cabinet xing points,
assembly methods and fasteners specied in this manual and the specic mounting instructions.
Walls, oors or ceilings must be capable of safely and securely supporting the actual load.
e rigging accessory used must be safely and securely xed both to the loudspeaker and to the wall, oor or ceiling.
When mounting rigging components on walls, oors or ceilings ensure that all xings and fasteners used are of an appropriate size and
load rating. Wall and ceiling claddings, and the construction and composition of walls and ceilings, all need to be taken into account
when determining whether a particular xing arrangement can be safely employed for a particular load. Cavity plugs or other specialist
xings, if required, must be of an appropriate type and must be tted and used in accordance with the makers instructions. Use only the
rigging accessory xing holes indicated in this manual and the specic mounting instructions to x Carvin SureFly™ rigging accessories
to walls, oors or ceilings.
Where specied, the recommended maximum torque settings for screw fasteners must be strictly complied with.
Secondary Safeties
Best practice dictates in addition to the principle load bearing means of suspension, that all loudspeakers own in theaters, studios or
other places of work and entertainment should (and where local laws apply), be provided with an independent, properly rated and securely attached secondary means of safety. Only steel wire ropes or steel chains of an approved construction and load rating may be used
as secondary safeties. Plastic covered steel wire ropes are not permitted for use as secondary safeties.
Safety Inspections
Carefully inspect rigging systems components and cabinets for defects or signs of damage before proceeding to assemble a own array.
If any parts are damaged or suspect, DO NOT USE THEM.
Regular and more rigorous test and inspection of rigging components must also be carried out. Safety legislation, and test and inspection
requirements, will vary from country to country. In most cases, annual independent test and inspection by a suitably approved and qualied inspector will be required. Users must ensure compliance with all applicable safety requirements. Carvin recommends regular safety
inspections and further recommends that a logbook be kept detailing the test and inspection history of each Carvin rigging Component.
Always wear protective head-wear, footwear and eye protection in accordance with local regulations. Anyone involved in ying ANY
sound system, especially in a touring capacity, should take note of the following advice:
“ e rigging of a own sound system may be dangerous unless undertaken by qualied personnel with the required
experience and certication to perform the necessary tasks. Fixing of hanging points in a roof should always be carried
out by a professional rigging specialist and in accordance with the local rules of the venue. e house rigger and/or
building manager must always be consulted.”
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Stacking Array without hardware
Each TRx3210 features durable feet and align to interlock without the need for additional hardware. is is
ideal for stacking on top of a ground-stacked subwoofer or elevated using two SS4 poles.
Stacking with hardware
e SureFly™ hardware can also be utilized for ground stacking. e
SureFly™ T-bar can be used as a base for a ground stacked array.
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Assembling an Array
Assembly and deployment of TRx3210 arrays are carried out one array module at a time or in pre assembled
groups of array modules. Aer installing the SureFly™ hardware kit to each enclosure, attach the T-bar to the top
array enclosure. e TRx3210F comes with preinstalled SureFlyTRx hardware. Each subsequent enclosure can be
pinned at dierent angles to accomplish wide vertical coverage angles and focus sound energy where needed.
Tighten bolts to 20 ft lbs
Step 1 (skip with TRX3210F preinstalled hardware)
Installing the SureFlyTRx rigging kit.
Each enclosure will require one SureFlyTRx rigging kit. e kit includes all mounting hardware and quick release pins. Drilling into
the TRx3210 enclosure is not required. All mounting points on the
TRx3210 enclosure have threaded inserts.
Set all quick release pins aside. As shown in the diagrams, assemble
the side panels of the SureFlyTRx kit using the included bolts and
washers. Insert the adjustment plate in-between the two mounting
plates. e lower bolt will function as a hinge. Hand tighten the bolts
and insert the quick release pins as shown. Once the side plates are
aligned by installing the Quick Release Pins into the positions shown,
use a torque wrench to tighten the bolts to 20. lbs. Repeat this proceedure on the other side of the enclosure. Aer the SureFlyTRx
hardware has been installed on all enclosures, they may be stacked
4 high by making sure both side adjustment plates slide in-between
the mounting plates of the enclosure below. Store pins in the handle
area aer installation.
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Step 2
Installing the T-Bar
Attach assembled T-Bar to rst (top) array enclosure.
At the same time lower side plates of the T-Bar
evenly into the SureFly hardware. Attach the T-Bar
side plates using the bolts, washers and nuts supplied.
Using a torque wrench, tighten the bolts to 40 lbs.
e T-bar side plates must insert between the two
plates of the array module hardware. Align holes and
secure with the included four (2 per side) quick release pins into both (A) and (B) holes.
Tighten bolts to 40 ft lbs
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