TANNOY VLS 15 EN54 TA-VLS15-EN54-BK(datasheet).pdf

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Install Speakers

VLS 15 (EN 54)

Passive Column Array Loudspeaker with
15 Drivers and FAST Dispersion Control for
Installation Applications (EN 54-24 Certied)

Passive column array loudspeaker

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for indoor and outdoor installation
applications

200 Watts continuous, 800 Watts

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peak power

7 vertically arrayed 3.5" low

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frequency drivers provide high
intelligibility speech reproduction

8 vertically arrayed 1" high frequency

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metal dome tweeters for full range
sound up to 35 kHz

FAST (Focussed Asymmetrical

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Shaping Technology) delivers
asymmetric vertical dispersion
towards the typical listening plane

EN 54-24 certied for re detection

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and re alarm systems

Multiple transformer taps for 70 V

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and 100 V line systems or 12 Ohm
direct input

Low insertion loss 150 W line

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transformer with easily accessible
tapping switch

All components weather resistant to

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IP65 for outdoor use

Architecturally styled aluminium

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enclosure with a semi matt black
painted nish

Corrosion resistant stainless steel

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perforated grille

The VLS 15 (EN 54) is an 800-Watt

passive column array loudspeaker

ideally suited for challenging acoustic

and architecturally sensitive spaces

where background/foreground music

and speech reinforcement is required.

Applications include airports, train

stations, conference centers, houses

of worship, stadium concourses,

museums, theme parks and hotels.

The heart of the loudspeaker system

is its asymmetrical vertical dispersion, which gently shapes the acoustic

coverage towards the lower quadrant of the vertical axis. VLS 15 (EN 54)’s

Focused Asymmetrical Shaping Technology™ (FAST) also facilitates quick

and easy installation, with less need for tilting for optimal mounting.

EN 54-24 compliance makes the VLS 15 (EN 54) the perfect choice where

safety is a top priority. VLS 15 (EN54) packages this performance in a slender

and narrow prole, aesthetically rened, powder coated aluminum chassis

with curved stainless steel grille.

Included custom brackets allow

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quick and accurate installation

10-Year Warranty Program*

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Designed and engineered in the U.K.

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*Warrant y details can be fo und at music-group.c om.

Product Information Document

Install Speakers

VLS 15 (EN 54)

Passive Column Array Loudspeaker with
15 Drivers and FAST Dispersion Control for
Installation Applications (EN 54-24 Certied)

Superb Performance

VLS 15 (EN 54)’s design comprises 7 vertically arrayed 3.5" low frequency drivers and
8 vertically arrayed 1" high frequency metal dome tweeters for pristine audio reproduction from
110 Hz - 35 kHz (-10 dB), with 120 dB peak SPL (1 m, Lo-Z). The UV and weather resistant
aluminium enclosure provides 130° horizontal x +6° / -22° vertical dispersion for targeted coverage.
Also certied for water and dust ingress protection to IP65 standard, the VLS 15 (EN 54) is an
exceptional choice for challenging environments such as indoor swimming pools, saunas, or work
areas with unusually high levels of dust or moisture, and outdoor applications.

FAST – Focused Asymmetrical Shaping Technology

Designed with an asymmetrical vertical dispersion pattern, the VLS 15 (EN 54) merges enhanced
performance with simplied mounting to cover a wide range of installed applications. The vertical
dispersion of the VLS 15 (EN 54) allows optimal zones to targeted for even and precise coverage.
Additionally, in installations where conventional column loudspeakers require substantial
downward tilt, the VLS 15 (EN 54) requires much less – even enabling ush mounting, for signicantly
improved visual aesthetics.

Low-Z or Transformer Operation

A multi-position EN 54 compliant tamper-resistant rotary switch on the rear panel allows the choice
of either the low-Z, or the 70 / 100 V operating modes, with available transformer taps at 150; 75;

37.5; 19; 9.5, and 5 Watts.

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VLS 15 (EN 54)

Passive Column Array Loudspeaker with
15 Drivers and FAST Dispersion Control for
Installation Applications (EN 54-24 Certied)

Outdoor Applications

A right angled water tight cable gland is supplied with the VLS 15 (EN 54) for use in outdoor
applications with an input panel cover is secured to the cabinet using the four screws.
Simply pass the wiring through the cable gland and make your connections on the provided
barrier strip. A second strip is provided for linking additional loudspeakers in either low-Z,
or 70 / 100 V distributed systems.

Attractive & Easy to Install

The stylish and durable extruded aluminium enclosure with stainless steel grille features a semi matt
black paint nish that ts unobtrusively into even the most architecturally sensitive environments.
Input is via a low insertion loss 150 W line transformer with multiple taps for 70 / 100 V line systems.
A dedicated ying bracket, wall mount bracket, input panel cover plate, and weather resistant gland
are all included for ease of installation. At only 11.7 kg (25.7 lbs), the VLS 15 (EN 54) is signicantly
lighter and easier to install than many competing products.

Connections

Utilising a pair of internally paralleled barrier strip connectors, the VLS 15 (EN 54) can either be
connected to a low-Z amplier, or used within a 70 / 100 V distributed system. The operation mode
is easily selectable via a single switch located on the rear of the enclosure.

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VLS 15 (EN 54)

Passive Column Array Loudspeaker with
15 Drivers and FAST Dispersion Control for
Installation Applications (EN 54-24 Certied)

Build Quality

The architecturally styled corrosion resistant extruded aluminium enclosure is nished in a semi matt
black paint and is complemented by a stainless steel perforated grille. All VLS 15 (EN 54) mounting
hardware is included and over-engineered for the ultimate in safety.

You Are Covered

We always strive to provide the best possible Customer Experience. Our products are made in our own

MUSIC Tribe factory using state-of-the-art automation, enhanced production workows and quality

assurance labs with the most sophisticated test equipment available in the world. As a result, we have
one of the lowest product failure rates in the industry, and we condently back it up with a generous

Warranty program.

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VLS 15 (EN 54)

Passive Column Array Loudspeaker with
15 Drivers and FAST Dispersion Control for
Installation Applications (EN 54-24 Certied)

Dimensions

121 [4.8"]

816 [32.1"]

180 [7.1"]

159 [6.3"]

48 [1.9"]

40 [1.6"]

341 [13.4"]

100 [3.9"]

100 [3.9"]

30 [1.2"]

30 [1.2"]

CL

190 [7.5"]

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Passive Column Array Loudspeaker with
15 Drivers and FAST Dispersion Control for
Installation Applications (EN 54-24 Certied)

Technical Specications

Pe

System

Frequency response 150 Hz - 30 kHz ±3 dB

110 Hz - 35 kHz -10 dB

Horizontal dispersion (-6 dB) 130° H

Vertical dispersion (-6 dB) +6° / -22° V (-8° bias)

Power handling (IEC) 200 W average, 400 W continuous,

800 W peak

Recommended amplier power 600 W @ 8 Ω

System sensitivity 91 dB (1 m, Lo Z)

Sensitivity (per EN54-24) 76 dB (4 M, through transformer)

Nominal impedance (Lo Z) 12 Ω

Maximum SPL (per EN54-24) 96 dB (4 M, through transformer)

Rated maximum SPL 114 dB continuous, 120 dB peak (1 m, Lo Z)

Crossover Passive, utilizing Focussed Asymmetrical

Shaping Technology (FAST)

Crossover point 2.5 kHz

Directivity factor (Q) 9.1 averaged, 1 kHz to 10 kHz

Directivity index (DI) 9.6 average, 1 kHz to 10 kHz

Coverage angles

500 Hz 226° H x 114° V

1 kHz 191° H x 57° V

2 kHz 131° H x 32° V

4 kHz 119° H x 27° V

Enclosure

Connectors Barrier strip

Wiring Terminal 1+ / 2- (input); 3- / 4+ (link)

Dimensions H x W x D 816 x 121 x 147 mm (32.1 x 4.8 x 5.8")

Net weight 11.7 kg (25.7 lbs)

Construction Aluminium extrusion

Finish Paint RAL 9004 (black)

Custom RAL colours available
(additional cost and lead-time)

Grille Powder coated perforated steel

Flying hardware Flying bracket, wall mount bracket,

input panel cover plate and gland

Components 7 x 3.5" (89 mm) woofers
8 x 1" (25 mm) metal dome tweeters

Transformer taps (via rotary switch) (Rated noise power and impedance)

70 V 150 W (33 Ω) / 75 W (66 Ω) / 37.5 W (133 Ω) /
19 W (265 Ω) / 9.5 W (520 Ω) / 5 W (1000 Ω)
OFF & low impedance operation

100 V 150 W (66 Ω) / 75 W (133 Ω) / 37.5 W (265 Ω) /
19 W (520 Ω) / 9.5 W (1000 Ω) /
OFF & low impedance operation

Notes:
(1) Average ove r stated ba ndwidth . Measured i n an IEC ba e in an A nechoic C hamber
(2) Unweigh ted pink noi se input, m easured at 1 m etre on ax is
(3) Long term p ower handl ing capac ity as de n ed in IEC268 -5 test
(4) The refe rence poin t for the ref erence ax is (on-axi s) is the centr e of the bae

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Passive Column Array Loudspeaker with
15 Drivers and FAST Dispersion Control for
Installation Applications (EN 54-24 Certied)

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Passive Column Array Loudspeaker with
15 Drivers and FAST Dispersion Control for
Installation Applications (EN 54-24 Certied)

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Passive Column Array Loudspeaker with
15 Drivers and FAST Dispersion Control for
Installation Applications (EN 54-24 Certied)

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Passive Column Array Loudspeaker with
15 Drivers and FAST Dispersion Control for
Installation Applications (EN 54-24 Certied)

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