Tannoy IWSA-500 Brochure

iwSA 500

iwSA 500

Product Description

The iwSA 500 is a single channel BASH© power amplifier specifically designed to deliver
500 watts (max) of optimally matched power to the Tannoy iw62 TS in-wall subwoofer.

By augmenting the low frequency output of a full range installation, with a continuous
power handling of 200W RMS, the iw62 TS subwoofer is capable of delivering impressive
results in large domestic installations, and well as commercial applications such as small
venues, restaurants, bars, public buildings and business music systems.

The subwoofer unit is unique in that it can operate in either passive or active mode,
selectable by a switch on the baffle, and mono or stereo mode, by means of link wires on
the circuit board. In active mode, the use of an external controller allows low frequency
extension and equalization to be applied, and the crossover point to be tailored to the rest
of the system and room.

With front mounted control of level, phase and a continuously variable crossover, adjustable
from 50Hz – 150Hz, the iwSA 500 amplifier will therefore offer all the control needed to
optimise the integration of this subwoofer system with the mid / high units, regardless of
the installation positions.

Audio input is via 2 x unbalanced RCA’s, outputs are 4 x gold plated binding posts, while
other controls include crossover bypass switch, limiter function switch for one or two sub
configurations and sleep mode defeat switch.

The 2U iwSA 500 casing mounts directly into a standard EIA 19” rack or the brackets can
be removed for shelf location with no ventilation issues.

Features

500 Watt (Max) power.

•

19” rack mountable

•

Limiter function - switchable one or two subs

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Gold plated RCA inputs

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Gold plated binding post speaker outputs

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Adjustable crossover frequency

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Variable phase adjustment

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Crossover bypass switch

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Sleep mode after 20-30 minutes

•

FCC & CSA/C/US approvals

•

Applications

Home theater surround sound

•

Boardrooms & offices

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Business music systems

•

Reception / waiting rooms

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Retail outlets / shopping malls

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Lounges / bars

•

Cruise ships

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iwSA 500

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

System

Maximum Output Power

Minimum Nominal
Load Impedance

Distortion

Minimum Frequency Bandwidth

Input Impedance

Current Draw at 4 Ω

(1) (2)

Front Panel

Level Control

Crossover Frequency Adjustment

Phase Control

Crossover/Bypass Switch

On/Auto Switch

Power On Indicator

Rear Panel

Input Connectors

Link Connectors

Output Connectors

Mains Voltage Connector

Mains Voltage Fuse Holder

iwSA 500

500 Watts continuous into 4 Ω
250 Watts continuous into 8 Ω

4 Ω

<1% @ maximum rated output

20Hz - 500Hz (no filters or EQ)

>20 kΩ

5 amps

Adjusts input signal level

50Hz - 150Hz

0° - 180° continuously variable

Engages / disengages low pass filter

On continuous / sleep mode

Blue LED

2 x RCA

2 x RCA

4 x Gold plated binding postings

120 Volt IEC - 2 conductor

T5AL, 250 Volt

Physical

Enclosure

Safety Features

Mounting

Approvals

Dimensions
incl. feet and ears

Net Weight (ea)

Shipping Weight (ea)

LEVEL

50

+

OUTPUT 1

+ +

CROSSOVER
FREQUENCY

16 gauge CRS

Thermal protection
Auto shut down when internal

fault is detected

Ears for 19” rack mounting

CSA C/US and FCC

99 x 483 x 372mm
(8.19 x 2.81 x 17.5)

6.8 kgs (15 lbs)

8.6 kgs (19 lbs)

PHASE

PASS

BY

CROSSOVERONAUTO

0

150

180

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

1 SUB

FUNCTION

2 SUBS

LIMITER

LINE IN LINE OUT

OUTPUT 2

DO NOT OPEN

RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE

ATTENTION

CAUTION:

FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION

AGAINST RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE

ONLY WITH SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING.

ATTENTION:

UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE RECHANGE

DE MEME TYPE ET CALIBRE.

NE PAS OUVRIR

POWER

OFF ON

5A 120V~60HZ

T5AL 250V

Rear Panel Switches

Power Switch

Limiter Function

Notes

(1)

Thermal protection may occur at high continuous power.

(2)

Depending on configuration, output power may be lower

due to limiting circuit.

Switchable 1 sub or 2 subs

Ordering Information

Item number

8000 4650

Item name

iwSA 500

Packaging Quantity

1

Gross Weight

8.6 kgs (19 lbs)

Gross Depth

372mm (17.5”)

Gross Width

483mm (21.19”)

Gross Height

99mm (8.19”)