Tannoy VQ 64MH Specification Sheet

VQ 64MH

Product Description

The VQ 64MH (60x40), is a very high output Mid/High loudspeaker system designed for
applications requiring high impact sound reinforcement over large distances with class
leading pattern control.

The modular design approach allows the sound system designer to create seamless
andpredictable arrays, or they can be used singly as part of large distributed systems.
VQ 64MH addresses the requirement for compact dimensions without compromising
performance in any way.

VQ DF (Down Firing) elements which are available in various patterns will integrate
seamlessly with the VQ MH enclosures to facilitate tight pack arrays, no more unsightly
spaces between separate cabinets in order to splay.

VQ MB or VS 15DR elements can be added to extend bandwidth and pattern control to
lower frequencies.

The VQ 64MH can be congured for use in Single-Amp or Bi-Amp mode, in conjunction
with asuitable digital signal processor (DSP).

Horn design involves balancing compromise…..until now.

Our unique approach in keeping what is effectively a Dual Concentric behind a single
horn gives us many performance advantages. Performance of the VQ 64MH in terms
of accuracy & sound quality is second to none. The VQ horn design principles provide
denitive andmeasurable advantages over multiple-horn and co-axial designs.

Each VQ 64MH incorporates a unique driver technology to radiate a coherent single
point source for superior dispersion control when coupled to a PSW™ (Point Source
Waveguide). This advanced design aligns the acoustical centres of the transducers
providing a single coherent wavefront emanating from the throat. The PSW™
waveguide achieves an optimum balance of extremely well controlled coverage, smooth
frequency response, and natural sound character.

Features

• PSW™ Waveguide” - Point source design
(Patent applied for).

• Excellent Phase Coherence

• Perfect time alignment without the associated problems

of multi source interference

• Compact Dimensions

• Class leading directivity characteristics

• Extremely high sensitivity, therefore high SPL’s can be
achieved with a very modest amount of amplier power

• Exceptional transient response

Applications

• High output long throw applications

• Large Houses of Worship

• Large Corporate AV applications

• Stadiums & Arenas

• Dance Clubs

• Live sound – concert halls, theatres, open-air venue

For outdoor applications, weather resistant enclosures which incorporate stainless steel
hardware are available.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

System VQ 64MH

System Type 2-Way Mid/High - Point Source

Frequency Response (-3dB)

Frequency Range (-10dB)

Operating Modes Single Amplied

Bi-Amp (MF,HF)
User Congurable

System Sensitivity & Operating
Freq. (1W @1m)

(2)

Single Amplied

Passive MF/HF (450Hz - 23kHz) 115dB (2.83V @ 8 Ohms)

Bi-Amp

MF (450Hz - 7kHz) 115dB (2.83V @ 8 Ohms)
HF (7kHz - 23kHz) 114dB (2.83V @ 8 Ohms)

Dispersion (-6dB) 60 x 40 degrees

Driver Complement

MF/HF Dual Concentric™
Compression driver loaded into
a single PSW™ Waveguide

Crossover Single Amplied - 7kHz (passive)
Bi-amp 7kHz (active)
Recommended HighPass
Filter @ 400Hz

Directivity Factor (Q) 21.3 averaged 1kHz to 10kHz

Directivity Index (DI) 13.3 averaged 1kHz to 10kHz

Rated Maximum SPL

MF 138dB 144dB

HF 134dB 140dB

Passive MF/HF 138dB 144dB

Power Handling

(3)

Average Programme
MF @ 8 Ohms 200W (40V) 400W
HF @ 8 Ohms 90W (27V) 180W
Passive MF/HF @ 8 Ohms 200W (40V) 400W

Recommended Amplier Power

MF 400W into 8 Ohms
HF 200W into 8 Ohms
Passive MF/HF 400W into 8 Ohms

Nominal Impedance

MF 8 Ohms (7.0 Ohms Minimum)
HF 8 Ohms (8.7 Ohms Minimum)

(1)

400Hz - 23kHz

(1)

350Hz - 27kHz

(2)

Average Peak

Distortion

110dBSPL 2nd Harmonic 3rd Harmonic

500Hz 1.674 0.271
2kHz 0.812 0.035
5kHz 0.955 0.049

115dBSPL

500Hz 3.015 0.396
2kHz 1.430 0.056
5kHz 1.544 0.184

120dBSPL

500Hz 5.637 0.865
2kHz 2.505 0.144
5kHz 2.187 0.342

125dBSPL

500Hz 11.135 3.278
2kHz 4.302 0.394
5kHz 1.160 0.598

Construction

Enclosure 18mm (0.71”) birch plywood.

Internally braced.

Grille Powder coated perforated steel
grille. Stainless steel on
weatherproof version.

Finish Textured black or white paint
(custom colours on request)

Connectors Barrier Strip and Speakon

connector

Fittings 2 x Recessed carrying handles
12 x M10 ying inserts

Dimensions 510mm x 694mm x 515mm
(20.08” x 27.32” x 20.28”)

Net Weight 45.5kg (100.1 lbs)

Notes:

(1) Average over stated bandwidth. Measured at 3 metres on axis, then referred to 1 metre
(2) Unweighted pink noise input, measured at 3 metres in an anechoic chamber, then

referred to 1 metre

(3) Accelerated Life Test (EIA RS426-B)

A full range of measurements, performance data, CLF and Ease™ Data can be
downloaded from www.tannoy.com

Full independent verication of published specications carried out by NWAA Labs,
California can also be obtained from the downloads section of www.tannoy.com

Tannoy operates a policy of continuous research and development. The introduction
of new materials or manufacturing methods will always equal or exceed the
published specications, which Tannoy reserves the right to alter without prior
notice. Please verify the latest specications when dealing with critical applications.

Ordering Information

PART NUMBER MODEL NAME COLOUR PACKED QUANTITY
8001 5600 VQ 64MH BLACK 1
8001 5601 VQ 64MH WHITE 1

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Frequency Response: Processed

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Processed
MF/HF

Frequency Response: Digital Signal Processor

Frequency Response: Processed Bi-amplified

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MF

HF

Complete

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

Level, (dB)Level, (dB)Level, (dB)

ANECHOIC FREQUENCY
RESPONSE (SINGLE AMP MODE)

10

0

Frequency Response: Processed

Frequency (Hz)

Frequency Response: Digital Signal Processor

-10

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ELECTRICAL TRANSFER FUNCTION
FOR OPTIMAL OPERATION
(SINGLE AMP MODE)

MF/HF

Frequency (Hz)

Frequency Response: Processed Bi-amplied

Frequency (Hz)

ANECHOIC FREQUENCY
RESPONSE (BI-AMP MODE)

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Frequency Response: Digital Signal Processor

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LF

MF/HF

Impedance vs frequency

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50

110 100 1000 10000100000

MF/HF

Impedance vs frequency

0

5

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50

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MF

HF

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

Level, (dB)

ELECTRICAL TRANSFER FUNCTION
FOR OPTIMAL OPERATION
(BI-AMP MODE)

Frequency Response: Digital Signal Processor

Frequency (Hz)

Impedance vs frequency

Impedance (Ohms)

IMPEDANCE
(SINGLE AMP MODE)

Frequency (Hz)

Impedance vs frequency

Impedance (Ohms)

Frequency (Hz)

IMPEDANCE (BI-AMP MODE)

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Frequency Response: Processed

Horizontal Off-axis

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10 deg

20 deg

30 deg

40 deg

Frequency Response: Processed

Vertical

Off-axis

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0 deg

10 deg

20 deg

30 deg

40 deg

Frequency Response: Processed Bi-

amplified

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0 deg

10 deg

20 deg

30 deg

40 deg

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

Level, (dB)Level, (dB)Level, (dB)

HORIZONTAL OFF AXIS RESPONSE
(SINGLE AMP MODE)

Frequency Response: Processed

Horizontal Off-axis

Frequency (Hz)

Frequency Response: Processed

Vertical Off-axis

Frequency (Hz)

VERTICAL OFF
AXIS RESPONSE
(SINGLE AMP MODE)

Frequency Response: Processed

Bi-amplied Horizontal Off-axis

Frequency (Hz)

HORIZONTAL OFF AXIS
RESPONSE (BI-AMP MODE)

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Frequency Response: Processed Bi-

amplified

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10 deg

20 deg

30 deg

40 deg

Beamwidth vs Frequency

0

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60

90

120

150

180

210

240

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330

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100 1000 10000

Horizontal Beamwidth (1/3 Octave)

Vertical Beamwidth (1/3 Octave)

Beamwidth vs Frequency

0

30

60

90

120

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180

210

240

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330

360

Horizontal Beamwidth (1/3 Octave)

Vertical Beamwidth (1/3 Octave)

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

Level, (dB)DegreesDegrees

VERTICAL OFF AXIS
RESPONSE (BI-AMP MODE)

Frequency Response: Processed Bi-amplied

Vertical Off-axis

Frequency (Hz)

Beamwidth vs Frequency

Frequency (Hz)

BEAMWIDTH
(SINGLE AMP MODE)

Beamwidth vs Frequency

Frequency (Hz)

BEAMWIDTH (BI-AMP MODE)

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DI vs Frequency

DI vs Frequency

Q vs Frequency

1

10

100

100 1000 10000

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

Q

Q VS FREQUENCY
(SINGLE AMP MODE)

Q vs Frequency

100

10

1

100 1000 10000

Frequency (Hz)

DI vs Frequency

100

10

DI

1

100 1000 10000

Frequency (Hz)

DIRECTIVITY INDEX
(SINGLE AMP MODE)

Q vs Frequency

Q

Frequency (Hz)

Q VS FREQUENCY
(BI-AMP MODE)

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DI vs Frequency

100

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

DI

DIRECTIVITY INDEX
(BI-AMP MODE)

DI vs Frequency

10

1

100 1000 10000

Frequency (Hz)

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100 Hz

125 Hz

250 Hz

315 Hz

630 Hz

800 Hz

1.6 kHz

2 kHz

4 kHz

5 kHz

10 kHz

12.5 kHz

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS POLAR PLOTS (1/3 OCTAVE) HORIZONTAL

270

300

300

300

300

330

330

330

330

-12

-24

-36

-48

-12

-24

100 Hz
125 Hz
160 Hz

0

0

0

30

200 Hz

330

30

330

0

0

0

30

250 Hz
315 Hz
400 Hz
500 Hz

30

-12

300

60

60

300

-24

60

60

-36

270

90

90

630 Hz

800 Hz

0

0

0

30

1 kHz

1.25 kHz

330

30

330

-48

0

0

0

30

30

1.6 kHz
2 kHz

2.5 kHz

3.15 kHz

90

90

-12

60

60

300

300

-24

60

60

270

270

270

300

300

330

330

-36

-48

-12

-24

-36

-48

-36

270

90

90

270

4 kHz
5 kHz

0

0

0

30

30

6.3 kHz
8 kHz

330

330

-48

0

0

0

30

30

10 kHz

12.5 kHz
16 kHz
20 kHz

90

90

-12

300

60

60

300

-24

60

60

-36

270

270

90

90

-48

90

90

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100 Hz

125 Hz

250 Hz

315 Hz

630 Hz

800 Hz

1.6 kHz

2 kHz

4 kHz

5 kHz

10 kHz

12.5 kHz

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS POLAR PLOTS (1/3 OCTAVE) VERTICAL

270

300

300

300

300

330

330

330

330

-12

-24

-36

-48

-12

-24

100 Hz
125 Hz
160 Hz

0

0

0

30

200 Hz

30

330

330

0

0

0

30

250 Hz
315 Hz
400 Hz
500 Hz

30

-12

60

60

300

300

-24

60

60

-36

270

90

90

270

630 Hz

800 Hz

0

0

0

30

1 kHz

1.25 kHz

330

30

330

-48

0

0

0

30

30

1.6 kHz
2 kHz

2.5 kHz

3.15 kHz

90

90

-12

300

60

60

300

-24

60

60

270

270

270

300

300

330

330

-36

-48

-12

-24

-36

-48

-36

270

270

90

90

4 kHz
5 kHz

0

0

0

30

30

6.3 kHz
8 kHz

330

330

-48

0

0

0

30

30

10 kHz

12.5 kHz
16 kHz
20 kHz

90

90

-12

60

60

300

300

-24

60

60

-36

270

90

90

270

-48

90

90

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DIMENSIONAL SKETCHES

472.0

[18.58"]

528.5

[20.81"]

694.0

[27.32"]

INPUT PANEL

90.0

[3.54"]

510.0

[20.08"]

515.0

[20.28"]

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Architectural specications

The loudspeaker shall consist of a Dual Concentric™ Compression driver with a 3.5” Midrange voice coil and a 2” High Frequency voice coil, both
mounted in a common subsystem with a common 2” exit. This Dual Concentric™ compression driver shall be coupled to a PSW™ (Point Source
Waveguide) constant directivity horn operating over the frequency range of 400Hz to 23kHz.The loudspeaker shall be user congurable for Bi-Amp
operation via the rear input panel. The loudspeaker shall be trapezoidal in shape.

Performance of the loudspeaker, using the recommended electronic control shall meet or exceed the following criteria:
In Bi-amp mode the Mid/High section shall produce a sound pressure level of 115dB SPL on axis at 1 meter with a power input of 1 Watt, and shall be
capable of producing a peak output of 144dB SPL on axis at 1 meter. In Bi-amp mode the Mid/High section shall handle 400 Watts of amplier power
and shall have a nominal impedance of 8 Ohms.The High Frequency section shall handle 180 Watts of amplier power and shall have a nominal
impedance of 8 Ohms. The dispersion of the loudspeaker shall be 60 (horizontal) x 40 (vertical) degrees (-6dB). The enclosure shall be of birch
plywood construction and internally braced. The enclosure shall be tted with eight integral carrying handles, and twelve M10 inserts for ying
hardware. The enclosure shall not exceed the following dimensions (H x W x D): 510mm x 694mm x 515mm (20.01” x 27.32” x 20.28”).

The loudspeaker shall be the Tannoy...VQ 64MH.

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