Carvin TRX3210A, TRX3210 User Manual
TRx3210/TRx3210A
Line Array
Turnkey Systems
Made in USA
User Manual
76-03211A 040214
TRx3210/TRx3210A Line Arrays
Table of Contents:
Introduction ............................................................. 3
Unpacking ................................................................3
Concept
.....................................................................3
Specications
- TRx3210 ................................................................. 4
- TRx3210A .............................................................. 5
e Line Array Eect - ...........................................6
Pure Path Horn Lens and MF/LF Drivers
Safety - Stacking and Flying .................................. 7
Ground Stacking ...................................................... 8
SureFly™ Rigging
- Assembling an Array ...................................... 9-12
- T-Bar Hang Points ..............................................13
- Transportation .....................................................14
TRx3210A Wiring & Settings ..............................15
TRx3210 Amplication & Wiring
- Biamp Switch ....................................................... 16
- Pin Flip/Mode Switch ......................................... 17
- H.F. Attenuation Switch
.....................................18
- Processing and tuning ........................................ 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 with many years of reliable, trouble-free operation. e TRx3210/A oers excellent pattern control, easy over-head suspension with safe and practical rigging
hardware, as well as a simple ground stacking design, full technical documentation and the backing of a worldclass company with decades of manufacturing experience, 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-up, 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 Audio products for your loudspeaker choice.
Carvin 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, or go to
carvinaudio.com (outside USA/Canada: carvinworld.com)
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 a wide rance of perfomance venues. Not every scenario requires a own PA system. So with
that in mind, the TRx3210 Line array loudspeaker can easily be stacked or own.
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TRx3210 Specifications
TRx3210NF - without SureFly™ hardware
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)
LF Driver: 2x 10-inch 2-inch VC
HF Driver: 2x 1-inch exit 1.75-inch VC
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.
SureFlyTRx™ rigging
Two 1-3/8” pole cups, 16.5” spaced
Finish: Black DuraTec™
UV, water resistant IP2
Transport: 2 Recessed Handles
Grill: Black powder coated steel
Acoustically Transparent Foam Backing
Connectors: T w o 4-pin TwistLoc connectors
Dimensions (H x W x D): 11.8 in x 23.5 in x 14.8 in
300 mm x 600 mm x 376 mm
TRx3210 Net Wt: 60 lb (27 kg) with Flyware
TRx3210NF Net Wt: 52 lb (24 kg) No Flyware
Rigging Accessories:
SureFlyTRx™ rigging kit 6.9 lb (3.1 kg)
SureFlyTBar™ T-bar 19 lb (8.6 kg)
TCSHK58 5/8” Shackle 1.3 lb (0.5 kg)
Maximum Fly Capacity: 16
Frequency Response: One enclosure. Off Axis @ 55deg. horiz.
EASE™ data available
TRx3210
BLOCK DIAGRAM
HF-ATTN BIAMP
HIGH
PIN
FLIP
1+
1-
2+
2-
PASS
EQ AND
MATCHING
MID/LOW
PASS
SPEAKER
GUARD
+
HF DRIVERS
+
-
+
-
MID / LOW
DRIVER
-
1+
1-
2+
2-
4
LOW
PASS
+
LOW
DRIVER
-
TRx3210A Specifications
20 Hz 50 100 200 500 1K 2K 5K 10K 20K
TRx3210NFA - without SureFly™ hardware
System Type: Active 2500W Tri-Amp, X-Drive™ processed
Dual 10-inch 3-Way, Reflex
Frequency Response: 70 Hz – 18.5 kHz (-10dB)
85 Hz – 16 kHz (-3dB)
Coverage Pattern: 100H x 10V (single enclosure)
Crossover: Activ e DSP Tri-amp
Crossover Frequency: 1.2 kHz (750Hz LP one 10-inch)
Power: 3500W two cycle pulse peak
2500W 20ms burst (1000W, 1000W, 500W)
LF Driver: 2x 10-inch 2-inch VC
HF Driver: 2x 1-inch exit 1.75-inch VC
Input Sensitivity: 1.0, 1.2, 1.4, or 2.0 Vrms settings
Maximum Input signal: +12dBu
Maximum SPL: 131dB Peak single enclosure
Connectors: Signal In/Thru: XLR female/XLR male
Remote Level/Mute: Terminal block
AC IN/OUT: Locking Neutrik™ PowerCon™
AC Power Requirement: 600VA
TRx3210A: 120VAC 50/60Hz 15A
TRx3210A-E: 230VAC 50/60Hz 10A
Frequency Response: One enclosure. Off Axis @ 55deg. horiz.
dBSPL
110
105
EASE™ data available
100
95
90
85
Enclosure: 13-Ply Russian Baltic Birch
Suspension/Mounting: 14 captive 3/8in-16 nut fly pts.
SureFlyTRx™ rigging
Two 1-3/8” pole cups, 16.5” spaced
Finish: Black Duratec™
UV, water resistant IP2
Transport: 2 Recessed Handles
Grill: Black powder coated steel
Acoustically Transparent Foam Backing
Dimensions (H x W x D): 11.8 in x 23.5 in x 14.8 in
300 mm x 600 mm x 376 mm
TRx3210A Net Wt: 60 lb (27 kg) with Flyware
TRx3210NFA Net Wt: 52 lb (24 kg) No Flyware
Rigging Accessories:
SureFlyTRx™ rigging kit 6.9 lb (3.1 kg)
SureFlyTBar™ T-bar 19 lb (8.6 kg)
TCSHK58 5/8” Shackle 1.3 lb (0.5 kg)
Maximum Fly Capacity: 16
OFF
AXIS
TRx3210A REAR PANEL
TRx3210A BLOCK DIAGRAM
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The Line Array Effect
The line-array effect is achiev ed by the 0 degree coupling of the
enclosures in the array. The inherent advantage of a line array
design allows the rear audience to hea r n e a r l y t he s a m e l ev e l s a s
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.
Howev er , 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.
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 with 10
degrees of angle between elements. This produces a smooth “point
source” array covering 40 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 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” 1000W peak drivers
IP2 UV & Water Resistant
Two 10-inch MF/LF drivers feature 2-inch voice coils and power handling of 1000W peak per driver. ey
are treated for IP2 UV approval, which is also 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 features 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 uses the 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 variety of professional sound reinforcement situations.
e second mode using the 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 crew.
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 in the most demanding
conditions. As a rst concern 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 the 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 should
never be done.
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.
Walls, oors or ceilings must be capable of load bearing capacity. 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 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.
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. Carvin recommends regular safety inspections and further
recommends keeping a logbook detailing the test and inspection history of each Carvin rigging component. Always wear protective
headwear, 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. For ground suspension verify that the Genie™ li or similar
li is level in both directions, or the array will not hang properly. 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 SureFly™ Hardware
Each TRx3210NF features durable feet and align to interlock without the need for yware. is is ideal for
stacking on top of a ground-stacked subwoofer or elevated using two SS4 poles.
Stacking with SureFly™ 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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TRx3210
TRx3210
e TRx3118 is an 18”
subwoofer featuring 3
top pole mounts and
SureFly™ hardware.
TRx3118
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