TRx3210/TRx3210A
Line Array
Turnkey Systems
Made in USA
User Manual
76-03211A 040214
TRx3210/TRx3210A Line Arrays
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Introduction.............................................................. |
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Unpacking................................................................. |
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Concept..................................................................... |
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Specifications |
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- TRx3210.................................................................. |
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- TRx3210A............................................................... |
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The Line Array Effect -............................................ |
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Pure Path Horn Lens and MF/LF Drivers |
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Safety - Stacking and Flying................................... |
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Ground Stacking...................................................... |
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SureFly™ Rigging |
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- Assembling an Array....................................... |
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- T-Bar Hang Points............................................... |
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- Transportation..................................................... |
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TRx3210A Wiring & Settings............................... |
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TRx3210 Amplification & Wiring |
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- Pin Flip/Mode Switch......................................... |
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- H.F. Attenuation Switch...................................... |
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- Processing and tuning......................................... |
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Amp Rack Packages............................................... |
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Accessories.............................................................. |
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Warranty.................................................................. |
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System Packages............................................... |
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Introduction:
Congratulations on purchasing a TRX3000 Series loudspeaker from Carvin Professional Audio Products. The TRx Series are designed to give you the best in audio quality with many years of reliable, trouble-free operation. The TRx3210/A offers 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 flying instructions.
Thank You
There 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 flown PA system. So with that in mind, the TRx3210 Line array loudspeaker can easily be stacked or flown.
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USA contact: Tony Mirador |
International contact: Joel Kiesel |
Office: 800.403.4484 |
Office: 760.522.5676 |
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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 |
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Transport: 2 Recessed Handles |
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Grill: Black powder coated steel |
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Acoustically Transparent Foam Backing |
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Connectors: Two 4-pin TwistLoc connectors |
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Dimensions (H x W x D): 11.8 in x 23.5 in x 14.8 in |
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TRx3210 Net Wt: |
60 lb (27 kg) with Flyware |
TRx3210NF Net Wt: |
52 lb (24 kg) No Flyware |
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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.
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TRx3210A Specifications
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: Active 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
110 dBSPL Frequency Response: One enclosure. Off Axis @ 55deg. horiz.
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Suspension/Mounting: 14 captive 3/8in-16 nut fly pts. |
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60 lb (27 kg) with Flyware |
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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
TRx3210A REAR PANEL
TRx3210A BLOCK DIAGRAM
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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.
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.
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The PurePath™ Horn Lens and dual 10” Drivers
The 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. The two HF Mylar compression drivers feature a 1-inch exit and a 1.75” voice coil. The 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. They are treated for IP2 UV approval, which is also water resistant. These drivers are front loaded and field replaceable. The 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 flexible features of the TRx3210 system, two modes of rigging systems have been developed. The first mode utilizes the interlocking feet and pole mounts and the second mode uses the SureFly™ hardware. The 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.
The second mode using the SureFly™ hardware is inherently safe, flexible, self-contained and simple to use. The load is taken entirely through the SureFly™ hardware and not through the cabinet’s woodwork. The 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!
The Carvin SureFly™ rigging system has been designed and constructed to a high standard of safety and tested in the most demanding conditions. As a first 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 lifts 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 specifically designed for their intended purpose. Do not use Carvin SureFly™ rigging with other types or brands of loudspeakers. This 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. The component parts of the Carvin SureFly™ rigging accessory must only be assembled using the fasteners and methods of assembly recommended in this manual. The use of fasteners and methods of assembly not specified or approved by Carvin may result in an unsafe rigging assembly. Welding, or any other means of permanently fixing rigging components to each other or to cabinet fixing points should never be done.
Rigging assemblies must only be assembled using the appropriate parts and fixings as specified in this manual using the specific mounting instructions. Rigging components or assemblies must only be fixed to Carvin loudspeaker cabinets using the cabinet fixing points. Walls, floors or ceilings must be capable of load bearing capacity. When mounting rigging components on walls, floors or ceilings, ensure that all fixings 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 fixing arrangement can be safely employed for a particular load. Cavity plugs or other specialist fixings, if required, must be of an appropriate type and must be fitted and used in accordance with the makers instructions. Use only the rigging accessory fixing holes indicated in this manual and the specific mounting instructions to fix Carvin SureFly™ rigging accessories to walls, floors or ceilings.
Where specified, 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 flown 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 flown 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 qualified 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 flying ANY sound system, especially in a touring capacity, should take note of the following advice:
“The rigging of a flown sound system may be dangerous unless undertaken by qualified personnel with the required experience and certification to perform the necessary tasks. For ground suspension verify that the Genie™ lift or similar lift 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. The 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 flyware. This is ideal for stacking on top of a ground-stacked subwoofer or elevated using two SS4 poles.
Stacking with SureFly™ hardware
The SureFly™ hardware can also be utilized for ground stacking. The SureFly™ T-bar can be used as a base for a ground stacked array.
The TRx3118 is an 18” subwoofer featuring 3 top pole mounts and SureFly™ hardware.
TRx3210
TRx3210
TRx3118 |
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