TANNOY VQ 85 DF black VQ-85DF-Data-Sheet.pdf

VQ 85DF

Product Description

The VQ 85DF (80x50), is a very high output down ring Mid/High loudspeaker systems
designed for applications requiring high impact sound reinforcement 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 85DF addresses the requirement for compact dimensions without compromising
performance in any way.

VQ MH elements which are available in various patterns will integrate seamlessly with
the VQ 85DF enclosures to facilitate tight pack arrays; the compound angles on the
enclosure avoid unsightly spaces between separate cabinets when arrayed horizontally
VQ MB or VS 15DR elements can be added to extend bandwidth and pattern control to
lower frequencies.

The VQ 85DF can be congured for use in Single-Amp or Bi-Amp mode, in conjunction
with a suitable 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 85DF in terms
of accuracy & sound quality is second to none. The VQ horn design principles provide
denitive and measurable advantages over multiple-horn and co-axial designs.

Each VQ 85DF 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

• 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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VQ 85DF

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

System VQ 85DF

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) 111dB (2.83V @ 8 Ohms)

Bi-Amp

MF (450Hz - 7kHz) 110dB (2.83V @ 8 Ohms)
HF (7kHz - 23kHz) 111dB (2.83V @ 8 Ohms)

Dispersion (-6dB) 80 x 50 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 @ 450Hz

Directivity Factor (Q) 13.3 averaged 1kHz to 10kHz

Directivity Index (DI) 11.2 averaged 1kHz to 10kHz

Rated Maximum SPL (2) Average Peak

VQ 85DF MF 134dB 140dB
VQ 85DF HF 133dB 139dB
VQ 85DF Passive MF/HF 134dB 140dB

Power Handling 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 (6.5 Ohms Minimum)
HF 8 Ohms (8.5 0hms Minimum)

(1)

400Hz - 23kHz

(1)

350Hz - 27kHz

Distortion

110dBSPL 2nd Harmonic 3rd Harmonic

500Hz 2.165 0.773
2kHz 1.507 0.123
5kHz 1.308 0.161

115dBSPL

500Hz 3.487 0.997
2kHz 2.553 0.212
5kHz 2.252 0.326

120dBSPL

500Hz 5.895 1.558
2kHz 4.400 0.374
5kHz 3.882 0.789

125dBSPL

500Hz 11.482 5.364
2kHz 7.516 0.897
5kHz 6.871 2.972

Construction

Enclosure 18mm (0.71”) birch plywood.

Internally braced.

Grille Powder coated perforated
steel grille

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

Connectors Barrier Strip and Neutrik NL4

Fittings 2 x Recessed carrying handles

11 x M10 ying inserts

Dimensions 500 mm x 694 mm x 515 mm
(19.69” x 27.32” x 20. ”)

Net Weight 27.0kg (59.4 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.

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Ordering Information

PART NUMBER MODEL NAME COLOUR PACKED QUANTITY
8001 4830 VQ 85DF BLACK 1
8001 4831 VQ 85DF WHITE 1

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Frequency Response: Processed

Frequency Response: Digital Signal Processor

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PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

Frequency Response: Processed

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ANECHOIC FREQUENCY
RESPONSE (SINGLE AMP MODE)

ELECTRICAL TRANSFER FUNCTION
FOR OPTIMAL OPERATION
(SINGLE AMP MODE)

Complete

Frequency (Hz)

Frequency Response: Digital Signal Processor

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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PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

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

Sensitivity mag- dB SPL/watt

MF

HF

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Frequency (Hz)

Frequency Response: Unprocessed

Frequency (Hz)

SENSITIVITY

Impedance vs frequency

Impedance (Ohms)

Frequency (Hz)

IMPEDANCE
(SINGLE AMP MODE)

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Impedance vs frequency

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PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

Impedance (Ohms)Level, (dB)Level, (dB)

IMPEDANCE (BI-AMP MODE)

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Impedance vs frequency

Frequency (Hz)

Frequency Response: Processed

Horizontal Off-axis

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HORIZONTAL OFF
AXIS RESPONSE
(SINGLE-AMP MODE)

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Frequency (Hz)

Frequency Response: Processed

Upper Vertical Off-axis

0 deg

10 deg

20 deg

30 deg

40 deg

Frequency (Hz)

VERTICAL UPPER OFF AXIS
RESPONSE (SINGLE-AMP MODE)

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Frequency Response:

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PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

Frequency Response: Processed

Lower Vertical Off-axis

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

VERTICAL LOWER OFF AXIS
RESPONSE (SINGLE-AMP MODE)

HORIZONTAL OFF
AXIS RESPONSE
(BI-AMP MODE)

Frequency (Hz)

Frequency Response: Processed Bi-amplied

Horizontal Off-axis

Frequency (Hz)

Frequency Response: Processed Bi-amplied

Upper Vertical Off-axis

Frequency (Hz)

VERTICAL UPPER OFF AXIS
RESPONSE (BI-AMP MODE)

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Frequency Response: Processed Bi-amplified

Lower Vertical Off-axis

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Horizontal Beamwidth (1/3 Octave)

Vertical Beamwidth (1/3 Octave)

Beamwidth vs Frequency

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Horizontal Beamwidth (1/3 Octave)

Vertical Beamwidth (1/3 Octave)

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

Degrees

VERTICAL LOWER OFF AXIS
RESPONSE (BI-AMP MODE)

Degrees

Frequency Response: Processed Bi-amplied

Lower Vertical Off-axis

Frequency (Hz)

Beamwidth vs Frequency

Frequency (Hz)

BEAMWIDTH
(SINGLE-AMP MODE)

Beamwidth vs Frequency

Degrees

Frequency (Hz)

BEAMWIDTH (BI-AMP MODE)

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Q vs Frequency

DI vs Frequency

Q vs Frequency

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

Q

Q VS FREQUENCY
(SINGLE-AMP MODE)

Q vs Frequency

1

100 1000 10000

Frequency (Hz)

DI vs Frequency

20

DI

DI

DIRECTIVITY INDEX
(SINGLE-AMP MODE)

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DI

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Frequency (Hz)

Q vs Frequency

10

1

100 1000 10000

Frequency (Hz)

Q VS FREQUENCY
(BI-AMP MODE)

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DI vs Frequency

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PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

Q

Q VS FREQUENCY
(BI-AMP MODE)

Q vs Frequency

Frequency (Hz)

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630 Hz

800 Hz

90

1.6 kHz

2 kHz

90

4 kHz

5 kHz

90

10 kHz

12.5 kHz

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS POLAR PLOTS (1/3 OCTAVE) HORIZONTAL

270

270

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300

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330

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330

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800 Hz
1 kHz

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270

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5 kHz

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8 kHz

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2 kHz

2.5 kHz

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10 kHz

12.5 kHz
16 kHz
20 kHz

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90

270

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90

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630 Hz
800 Hz

90

630 Hz

800 Hz

90

4 kHz

5 kHz

0

10 kHz

12.5 kHz

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS POLAR PLOTS (1/3 OCTAVE) VERTICAL

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630 Hz
800 Hz
1 kHz

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2 kHz

2.5 kHz

3.15 kHz

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4 kHz
5 kHz

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8 kHz

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330

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30

10 kHz

12.5 kHz
16 kHz
20 kHz

90

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60

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300

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60

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270

270

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270

90

270

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DIMENSIONAL SKETCHES

472.0

[18.58"]

528.5

[20.81"]

694.0

[27.32"]

INPUT PANEL

90.0

[3.54"]

515.0

[20.28"]

500.0

[19.69"]

465.0

[18.31"]

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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 110dB SPL on axis at 1 meter with a power input of 1 Watt, and shall be
capable of producing a peak output of 139dB 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 80 (horizontal) x 50 (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): 500 mm x 694 mm x 515 mm (19.69” x 27.32” x 20.5”).

The loudspeaker shall be the Tannoy...VQ 85DF.

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NOTES

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NOTES

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NOTES

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Tannoy adopts a policy of continuous improvement and product specication is subject to change

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