Tannoy Reveal Owner`s Manual

REVEAL SUB 10

If you need additional bass extension and overall level, whilst
maintaining the quality of Reveal stereo monitoring, the Reveal Sub
10 provides the solution. The Reveal Sub 10 is active using 75W RMS
to drive a 250mm (10”} long throw bass unit covering frequencies down
to 31Hz (-3dB) and has a fixed crossover at 80Hz with line level outputs
to the left and right monitors.

The Reveal Sub 10 can also be used for the LFE (low frequency effects)
channel in smaller 5.1 surround
systems and includes an all-pass
switch so that an external 5.1
processor can set LFE channel
frequencies.

SUB 15 5.1

The Sub 15 5.1 provides a complete solution for Reveal 5.1
surround monitoring. It contains 6 channels of amplification
and user-switching of filtering on every channel to allow the
internal crossovers to be used, or for frequencies to be
determined by an external processor.

For sub frequencies a 100W RMS amplifier drives the 380mm
(15”) bass unit. A 100W RMS amplifier is also built-in for the

centre channel, and 4 x
70W amplifiers for left,
right and rear channels.

REVEAL

The distinctive front panel of the Tannoy Reveal is not just for show; the
curved baffle has been precisely designed to reduce diffraction and at 40mm
thick is massive enough to provide the most rigid mounting platform for
the drive units. A 25mm soft dome tweeter is matched with a 165mm long­throw bass unit by a low-loss crossover. Both drivers are magnetically
shielded, allowing operation close to video monitors.

The sound quality of the Reveal is relied upon daily by many thousands
of engineers worldwide, and it is now firmly established as an industry
standard for cost-effective nearfield monitoring.

REVEAL ACTIVE

An active version of the Reveal is a natural progression. Two 50W amplifiers
and an electronic crossover directly coupled to the drive units provide ideal
driving of the Reveal and we were careful to avoid major changes to the
critical balance and sound of the passive version. This allows you to move
recorded material between rooms and locations using passive and active
Reveals - and rely equally on both. Passive and active systems can also
be used together if you are moving up from stereo to surround monitoring
– for example using a Reveal Active for the centre channel with your existing
passive Reveals for left, right and rear.

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Manufacturers don’t set industry standards; engineers and
studios do by choosing the product they use.

Over the last few years the Reveal has become firmly
established as a standard for nearfield monitoring with
recording, mixing, editing and broadcast engineers and studios
worldwide.

The Reveal range is designed to maintain that standard and
provide Reveal solutions for a wider range of monitoring

applications. Active versions provide optimised one-box
solutions. Active sub-bass units extend the low frequency range
and performance and increase power in stereo set-ups. Higher
power versions provide greater SPL for dance music
monitoring. Centre channels and subs provide a variety of
solutions for surround monitoring.

Because we’ve added to the standard, and not changed it,
existing Reveal monitoring systems can be upgraded simply
– providing the solution you need, now or in the future.

REVEAL SYSTEMS

REVEAL X

Reveal X has two main applications:

Firstly as a dedicated centre channel monitor in a Reveal 5.1 surround system. Its low profile is necessary for many installations but it is
critical to maintain the same quality when panning across left, centre and right. The Reveal X therefore uses the same drive units as Reveal
to ensure consistency of sound quality, whilst doubling up on the mid-bass unit gives it greater power handling, ideal for the extra level
the centre channel often needs to achieve.

Secondly the Reveal X is ideally suited to re-mix monitoring for DJs. Stereo re-mix monitoring requires the same standard of accuracy as
any other music recording, and many DJs use Reveals for this reason. Now you can have the same quality with the Reveal X and benefit from
increased sound pressure levels, which really convey the emotion of dance music.

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MONITORING SYSTEMS

Nearfield monitoring in:

❚ Music Studios
❚ Broadcast
❚ Post-production
❚ Audio Visual
❚ Mobile Recording
❚ Project Studios

Tannoy Ltd., Professional Division, Coatbridge, ML5 4TF, Scotland

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e-mail: [e-mail] Website: www.tannoy.com

Tannoy/TGI North America Inc, Suite 1. 335 Gage Avenue, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, N2M 5E1

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e-mail: [e-mail] Website: www.tannoy.com

Tannoy Nederland b.v., Anthonetta Kuijlstraat 19, 3066 GS Rotterdam

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e-mail: [e-mail] Website: www.tannoy.nl

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Reveal systems – a natural progression

Stereo monitoring

Reveal and Reveal Active provide the basic building
blocks for a monitoring system. Indeed a pair of either
will be all that is needed for many applications. If,
however, you need to extend the low frequency that
you’re monitoring, the addition of the Reveal Sub 10
(one for mono sub and two for stereo sub) will give you
a system capable of significantly lower frequencies (31Hz
@ -3dB). Also, because the main monitors are now only
handling frequencies above 80Hz a substantial gain in
overall sound level is achievable.

For higher levels than Reveal and Reveal Active, as may
be desirable for DJ re-mixing, the twin mid/bass units in
the Reveal X are capable of producing much higher
levels. Again, adding two Reveal Sub 10s (we would
recommend the use of two in higher power systems)
would give you a system capable of monitoring to 31Hz
at very high sound pressure levels.

5.1 surround monitoring

Left, centre right channels:

Across left, centre, right it is essential to use
monitors that a have a very consistent tonal
balance and frequency response – in an ideal
world they should be identical monitors and
amplifiers, so the first choice would be 3 x
Reveal or 3 x Reveal Active. There may be other
considerations, such as being cost-effective with
amplifier channels, so the Reveal Active has
been designed with exactly the same tonal
balance as the Reveal. Therefore, when using
Reveal for left and right with Reveal Active for
centre the only difference is the amplification.
There may also be practical problems with the
centre channel monitor being vertical (portrait)
and so our horizontal (landscape) centre
monitor maintains a consistency with the left and right
by using exactly the same drive units.
In this case Reveal left and right and Reveal X centre
is the best possible combination.

Rear channels:

Because today’s multi-channel mixes are full bandwidth
on rear channels, it is important to monitor to the same
standard on rear as on left, centre and right channels.
For this reason we strongly recommend the rear channels
are the same as the left and right monitors. In this case
Reveal or Reveal Active for rear channels are the best
choice for any of the L,C,R set-ups listed above.

Low frequency effects (LFE) channel:

For LFE there are two options. In smaller systems, where
maximum sound levels are a lesser issue, the Reveal Sub 10

is an ideal choice. Being active it can be used with any
combination of passive or active Reveals used for
L,C,R,Rear. An important feature is the all-pass switch
that bypasses the internal crossover and allows all
frequency control of each channel to be set by your
external 5.1 processor.

The second option is the Sub 15 5.1, which has been
designed specifically for surround monitoring. Providing
all of the amplification channels needed you simply add
5 x Reveal or 4 x Reveal and 1 x Reveal X for the centre
channel. The result is a very cost effective system capable
of outstanding performance.

SPECIFICATIONS REVEAL REVEAL X

LOUDSPEAKER

Frequency response (1) 65Hz - 20kHz 65Hz - 20kHz
Recommended amplifier power 30 to 100 W rms into 8 60 to 150 W rms into 8
Power handling Average (2): 50 W rms Average (2): 50 W rms

Programme: 100 W rms Programme: 150 W rms

Nominal Impedance 6 Ω 8 Ω
Sensitivity (3) 90 dB SPL / 2.83V @ 1 m 90 dB SPL / 2.83V @ 1 m
Distortion < 0.8% < 0.8%
Crossover frequency 3kHz 2.7kHz

CABINET
Drive units Tannoy shielded 165mm (6.5") bass driver 2 x Tannoy shielded 165mm (6.5") bass driver

Tannoy shielded 25mm (1") soft dome tweeter Tannoy shielded 25mm (1") soft dome tweeter
Low frequency design Optimised bass-reflex load, in 12 litres Optimised bass-reflex load, in 19 litres
Cabinet construction 40mm MDF front baffle 40mm MDF front baffle

16 mm high density particle board. 16 mm high density particle board.

Internal steel plate for magnetic shielding

Finish Red satin finish front Red satin finish front

Grey suedette vinyl sides and back Grey suedette vinyl sides and back
Dimensions (HxWxD) 340mm x 210mm x 260mm 210mm x 528mm x 260mm

(13.4" x 8.3" x 10.25") (8.3" x 20.8" x 10.25")
Weight 7kg. (15.4 lbs) 13.3kg. (29.3 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS REVEAL SUB 10 REVEAL SUB 15

Power rating 75W RMS 100W RMS (Sub & Centre)

70W RMS (Front & Rear)

Frequency response
(low pass on) -3db @ 31Hz-80Hz -6db @ 25Hz-120Hz
(all pass on) -3db @ 31Hz-500Hz -6db @ 25Hz-500Hz

Input level Variable input gain control Variable input gain control

on each channel

Input connectors XLR balanced, stereo Sub/Centre/FL/FR?RL/RR

XLR balanced

Output connectors XLR balanced, stereo Binding post connectors

FL/FR/Centre/RR/RL

High pass output Fixed @ 80Hz, 2nd. order, Centre/FL/FR/RR/RR

stereo On – fixed @ 65Hz, 2nd order

Off – All pass (20Hz–20kHz)

Additional features Phase invert switch on sub channel (0o& 180o)

Auto mute, after approx 20 Level control for each 5.1
minutes, in absence of input channel (±6dB)
signal
Auto Power On Threshold
5mV @ 50Hz

Thermal & over current protection

Provision of spikes for floor coupling

Power LED

Mains voltage 100-120V, 200-240V nominal 230V nominal (220-240V)

(selectable), 50-60Hz 50-60Hz
Mains fuse T2A (125V), T1A (250V) T1.25A (250V)
Driver type 250mm long throw bass unit 380mm long throw bass unit
Enclosure type Closed box Twin ducted port
Enclosure volume 27 litres 95 litres
Dimensions (HxWxD) 300 x 300 x 410mm 475 x 520 x 505mm

(11.8" x 11.8" x 16.14") (18.7" x 20.5" x 19.9")
Weight 13kg (28.66 lbs) 34kg (74.95 lbs)

SPECIFICATIONS REVEAL ACTIVE

Frequency response (1) 62 Hz – 20 kHz
Maximum SPL (4) 114 dB
Distortion < 0.8%
ELECTRONIC SYSTEM
Input 32 kΩ balanced on combined XLR/jack
Sensitivity 0.775V RMS (0 dBu)
Crossover frequency 3kHz
Amplifier output power LF channel (4Ω load): 50 W rms

HF channel (4Ω load): 50 W rms

Output noise
(HF channel,
20Hz - 20 kHz unweighted) -80 dBV

User controls and indicators Power ON/OFF switch, Power ON LED
Power Supply Fixed mains voltage

IEC inlet with detachable power cord
Power consumption 10 to 160 VA

Cabinet
Drive unit Tannoy shielded 6.5” bass driver

Tannoy shielded 1” soft dome tweeter
Low frequency design Optimised bass-reflex loaded, in 12 litres
Cabinet construction 40mm MDF front baffle,

16 mm high density particle board.
Finish Azure blue satin front

Grey suedette vinyl sides and back
Dimensions (HxWxD) 340 mm x 210 mm x 260 mm

(30.4” x 8.3” x 10.2”)
Weight 8.5 kg (18.73 lbs)

(1)±3dB, measured at 1m in an anechoic chamber

(2) Long term power handling capacity as defined in EIA standard RS426A

(3) Average over specified bandwidth for half-space environment

(4) Peak SPL at mix position for 1 pair driven