Tannoy VXP Operation Guide

VXP Series

Professional Loudspeakers

Operation Manual

Important Safety Instructions

The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage " within the
product's enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

Important Safety Instructions

The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage " within the
product's enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers that
produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug had two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments / accessories specied by the
manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart stand, tripod, bracket or mount table
specied by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart /
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightening storms or when unused
for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the product.

SAFETY WARNING

Permanent disconnection from the mains supply is achieved
by removing the power cord from the mains supply outlet.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU BREAK THE
POWER USING THE powerCON CONNECTOR.

SAFETY WARNING

Do not remove any covers, loosen any xings or allow items to
enter any aperture

SAFETY WARNING

Objects lled with liquids should not be placed on this
apparatus.

SAFETY WARNING

The rear heatsink on this product gets hot. Avoid direct skin
contact during operation and for at least 5 minutes after power
has been isolated.

AVERTISSEMENT DE SECURITE

Pour déconnecter l’appareil de l’alimentation principale de
façon permanente, débranchez le connecteur du câble fourni à
l’arrière de l’appareil.

AVERTISSEMENT DE SECURITE

Ne retirez pas les couvercles, ne desserrez pas les xations et ne
laissez aucune pièce s’introduire dans les ouvertures.

AVERTISSEMENT DE SECURITE

Ne placez pas d’objets contenant du liquide à proximité de
l’appareil.

AVERTISSEMENT DE SECURITE

Le radiateur arrière de cet appareil devient chaud. Evitez tout
contact direct avec la peau pendant le fonctionnement et au
moins 5 minutes après la mise hors tension de l’appareil.

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Installation Instructions

1. THIS PRODUCT MUST BE EARTHED. Use only a exible
cable or cord provided with a green or green and yellow core
which must be connected to the protective earthing terminal
of the detachable Neutrik ‘powerCON’ type NEC3FCA
connector (Tannoy part number 3461 0919) as supplied with
the equipment. The other end of the green or green and yellow
conductor must be connected to the earthing pin of a suitable
mains plug or the earthing terminal of the installation. The cord
must be of maximum length 7.5 meters, rated SJ, SJT, or SJE,
10A minimum and be marked VW-1.

2. The electrical power connection to this product is only to
be made via a detachable Neutrik ‘powerCON’ type NEC3FCA
connector (Tannoy part number 3461 0919) as supplied with
the equipment. Wiring to this connector must be made
by suitably qualied personnel and must comply with all local
requirements.

3. Do not install this equipment in an enclosed space. Do not limit
free ventilation and movement of air around the back panel.
Ensure that there is at least 100 mm (4”) of space around all
sides of the product for ventilation. Only use attachments and
accessories approved or specied by Tannoy.

FOR CUSTOMERS IN EUROPE

This product complies with both the LVD (electrical safety)
73/23/EEC and EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) 89/336/
EEC directives issues by the commission of the European
community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity
with the following European standards:
EN60065 Product safety
EN55103-1 EMC emissions
EN55103-2 EMC immunity

This product is intended for the following electromagnetic
environments: E2; E3 & E4. Environment E1 (domestic) is
specically excluded.

FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE USA & CANADA

This product has been tested for electrical safety and
complies with:

UL60065 7th edition
CA/CSA C22.2 No.60065-03 EMC

This equipment has been designed to comply with the limits for
a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment.

Industry Canada Class A emission compliance statement:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Avis de conformite’ a’ la re’glementation d’Industrie Canada, cet
appareil nume’rique de classe A est conforme a’ la norme ICES-

003.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 5

2. Unpacking and Visual Checks 6

2.1. Preliminary Recommendation  6

3. Rear Interface Panel 7

4. Operation 8

4.1. Preliminary Recommendation  9

4.2. Auto and Manual Power Modes  9

4.3. Cooling  9

4.4. LED Functions  9

4.5. Audio Connections  10

4.6. Gain Structure  10

5.7 Limiters  10

5. Equalisation 11

6. Arraying 12

7. Dimensions 13

8. Rigging and Safety Procedures 18

9. Service Parts & Accessories 19

10. Technical Specications 20

11. Warranty 29

12. Declaration of Conformity 30

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1. Introduction

1. Introduction

Designed and engineered in a unique partnership between Tannoy and Lab.gruppen, the VXP Series
comprises a range of powered (active) loudspeakers for demanding professional and commercial sound
applications. Each incorporates acclaimed Dual Concentric™ driver technology in tandem with on-board
powering by Lab.gruppen’s IDEEA™ (IntelliDrive Energy Efcient Amplier) module.

All VXP Series loudspeakers are designed to perform with very high efciency and exceptionally low distortion,
even when operating near peak output levels. At the heart of VXP Series is the latest genearation of Dual
Concentric loudspeaker technology, which combines a high frequency driver and a low-mid driver on a
common axis to create a true point source for all reproduced sounds. Dual Concentric eliminates the time
alignment problems inherent with all separated driver enclosures, ensuring outstanding denition, detail and
intelligibility at all points in the listening area.

Paired with Dual Concentric driver technology is the new IDEEA powering module from Tannoy’s sister
company in Sweden, Lab.gruppen. At the heart of the IDEEA module is a patented Class D output stage
capable of sustained high power levels with very low distortion – all with near 90% efciency. A universal
switching power supply accepts any mains voltage from 100 - 240 V (+/- 10%) at 50 Hz or 60 Hz through the
appropriate IEC cord. The power control selector supports two operational modes: in Auto mode, the system
turns on with signal present and turns off after 20 minutes of no signal input; manual mode allows the speaker
to be turned on and off as required. Also provided is a switchable 90 Hz high-pass lter for use when adding
a subwoofer. To ensure a long and trouble-free service life, IDEEA modules incorporate extensive features to
safeguard internal circuits and the driver complement.

Within the VXP Series, system designers can choose from a variety of sizes, power levels and coverage
patterns to suit particular requirements. For extended bass performance, models with the “.2” designation
augment the Dual Concentric LF driver with a second matched LF driver. The “HP” designation indicates
extended power handling capabilities, while the “Q” sufx indicates incorporation on the new Q-Centric
Waveguide (QCW™) for applications requiring an asymmetrical coverage pattern. The QCW horn can be
rotated in a matter of minutes, allowing placement of the 75 x 40 degree pattern with either horizontal or
vertical orientation.

All VXP models are enclosed in rugged birch plywood enclosures, with larger models equipped with double­chamfered Integrip™ recessed handles for easy one- or two-handed carrying. Reecting Tannoy and Lab.
gruppen’s common reputation for reliability, all VXP Series loudspeakers are backed by a ve-year warranty.

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2. Unpacking and Visual Checks

2. Unpacking and Visual Checks

Each Tannoy VXP Series loudspeaker is carefully tested and inspected prior to shipment. After unpacking,
please inspect for any exterior physical damage, and save the carton and any relevant packaging materials in
case the loudspeaker again requires packing and shipping. In the event that damage has been sustained in
transit notify your dealer and the shipping carrier immediately.

2.1. Preliminary Recommendation

VXP Series loudspeakers can produce high sustained output levels for long periods of time. If users are in
close proximity, these levels could lead to permanent hearing damage. Because Tannoy loudspeakers have
a natural-sounding, at frequency response and very low distortion, users may not be aware of the potential
hazard. For continuous exposure to high levels, we recommend use of a sound level meter to ensure noise
levels are within safety limits. The meter should be capable of integrating levels over a period of exposure in
conformance with noise control standards.

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3. Rear Interface Panel

XLR FEMALE AUDIO INPUT - This is a lockable
XLR line input socket for connection to the audio
source. Fully balanced: pin 2 hot (+), pin 3 cold (+),
& pin 1 ground.

XLR MALE AUDIO LINK - This is a lockable XLR
line output socket to link additional speakers.
Fully balanced: pin 2 hot (+), pin 3 cold (+),
& pin 1 ground.

POWER MODE SWITCH (right) – Selects AUTO or
MANUAL power on/off mode.

HPF MODE SWITCH – Inserts or removes
90 Hz high pass lter.

3. Rear Interface Panel

LEVEL CONTROL – Recessed potentiometer for
adjustment of speaker volume.

LED INDICATORS – Top to bottom:
Limit protect indicates activity of built-in speaker
protection limiter.
Signal indicates when audio signal is present at
the input.
Power state LED (Red) = StandBy
Power state LED (Green) = Active
Power state LED (Amber) = Temp protection active.
Since we have the auto power on/off functionality,
there are mulitple ways for this LED to change colour
(Red/green).

ROCKER POWER SWITCH - Supplies AC power
on to the unit (100 V - 240 V)

AC MAINS CONNECTOR - Neutrik powerCON
mains connector (mating connector supplied)

XLR FEMALE

AUDIO INPUT

XLR MALE

AUDIO LINK

HPF MODE SWITCH AC MAINS

POWER MODE SWITCH ROCKER

LEVEL CONTROL

LED INDICATORS

POWER SWITCH

CONNECTOR

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4. Operation

A. STEREO FULL RANGE

VXP

SPEAKER

VXP

SPEAKER

MIXER OR

PRE-AMP

RIGHT LINE
LEVEL OUTPUT

LEFT LINE

LEVEL OUTPUT

TO AUDIO

INPUT

LINE LEVEL
OUTPUT TO
ADDITIONAL

SPEAKER

LINE LEVEL
OUTPUT TO

ADDITIONAL

SPEAKER

SET TO

‘FULL RANGE’

MODE

SET TO

‘FULL RANGE’

MODE

TO AUDIO

INPUT

C. STEREO SYSTEM WITH MONO SUB

VXP

SPEAKER

VXP

SPEAKER

RIGHT LINE
LEVEL OUTPUT

HIGH PASS

OUTPUT RIGHT

MONO LOWPASS

OUTPUT

POWER V

SUBWOOFER

HIGH PASS

OUTPUT LEFT

LEFT LINE

LEVEL

OUTPUT

NOTE- WHEN USING AN EXTERNAL DIGITAL CROSSOVER THE FULL RANGE VXP SPEAKERS
CAN BE SET TO FULL RANGE MODE

RIGHT LINE

LEVEL

OUTPUT

TDX1 or VNet SC1

TO AUDIO

INPUT

LINE LEVEL
OUTPUT TO
ADDITIONAL

SPEAKER

LINE LEVEL
OUTPUT TO
ADDITIONAL

SPEAKER

TO AUDIO

INPUT

MIXER OR
PRE-AMP

A. STEREO FULL RANGE

VXP

SPEAKER

VXP

SPEAKER

MIXER OR
PRE-AMP

RIGHT LINE
LEVEL OUTPUT

LEFT LINE

LEVEL OUTPUT

TO AUDIO

INPUT

LINE LEVEL

OUTPUT TO

ADDITIONAL

SPEAKER

LINE LEVEL
OUTPUT TO

ADDITIONAL

SPEAKER

SET TO

‘FULL RANGE’

MODE

SET TO

‘FULL RANGE’

MODE

TO AUDIO

INPUT

4. Operation

All loudspeakers in the VXP range are integrated designs which include system specic EQ and protection
circuitry, without the need for external amplication. For room equalization, delay and other commissioning
or setup functions, we recommend you use a VNET SC1 or TDX1 Digital Controller. Below are examples of
common set-ups:

A. STEREO FULL RANGE

LINE LEVEL
OUTPUT TO

ADDITIONAL

SPEAKER

SET TO

‘FULL RANGE’

MODE

VXP

SPEAKER

TO AUDIO

INPUT

LEFT LINE

LEVEL OUTPUT

TO AUDIO

INPUT

RIGHT LINE
LEVEL OUTPUT

VXP

SPEAKER

LINE LEVEL
OUTPUT TO

ADDITIONAL

SPEAKER

SET TO

‘FULL RANGE’

MODE

MIXER OR
PRE-AMP

B. STEREO SYSTEM STEREO SUB

LINE LEVEL

OUTPUT TO

ADDITIONAL

SPEAKER

SET TO

HIGH PASS

MODE

NOTE- ON POWER V SUB WOOFERS - SET LOW PASS FILTER TO POSITION ‘A’ (80 Hz) WHEN USED WITH
EITHER POWER V12, V12HP OR V15. SET TO POSITION B (110 Hz) WHEN USED WITH EITHER POWER V6 OR V8.

SPEAKER

LINE LEVEL LOOP

THROUGH

POWER V

SUBWOOFER

VXP

TO AUDIO

INPUT

LEFT LINE

LEVEL

OUTPUT

MIXER OR

TO AUDIO

LEFT LINE

LEVEL

OUTPUT

PRE-AMP

INPUT

LINE LEVEL LOOP

THROUGH

VXP

SPEAKER

POWER V

SUBWOOFER

LINE LEVEL
OUTPUT TO
ADDITIONAL

SPEAKER

SET TO

HIGH PASS

MODE

C. STEREO SYSTEM WITH MONO SUB

VXP

HIGH PASS

LEFT LINE

LEVEL

OUTPUT

SPEAKER

TDX1 or VNet SC1

RIGHT LINE

LEVEL

OUTPUT

MIXER OR
PRE-AMP

TO AUDIO

INPUT

HIGH PASS

OUTPUT RIGHT

MONO LOWPASS

OUTPUT

TO AUDIO

INPUT

RIGHT LINE
LEVEL OUTPUT

LINE LEVEL
OUTPUT TO

ADDITIONAL

SPEAKER

OUTPUT LEFT

NOTE- WHEN USING AN EXTERNAL DIGITAL CROSSOVER THE FULL RANGE VXP SPEAKERS
CAN BE SET TO FULL RANGE MODE

VXP

SPEAKER

POWER V

SUBWOOFER

LINE LEVEL
OUTPUT TO

ADDITIONAL

SPEAKER

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4. Operation

4.1. Preliminary Recommendation

VXP products are equipped with Neutrik powerCON mains connectors which mate with the Neutrik NAC3FCA
Cable connector, quick lock with a securing lever for power-in. This AC mains connector is supplied with each
VXP product.

The IDEAA™ module in VXP loudspeakers has a universal power supply. It will operate on any AC mains supply
from 70 V to 265 V (+/- 10%) at 50 or 60 Hz, although with reduced power output capability at the low voltage
extremes 100-240 V (+/-10%). The module will continue to function down to 70 Vac, but with reduced output
power capabilities. This allows continued operation even when using long, thin power cables, or when powered
from portable generators that are unable to maintain full nominal voltage.

4.2. Auto and Manual Power Modes

VXP loudspeakers are designed to meet the requirements of the Energy Star 2.0 specication. The IDEEA
module is highly efcient in operation, regardless of levels or program material, and has a STANDBY power
consumption of less than 0.5 W. It also offers two modes for power on/off.

AUTO mode – This is the default mode as delivered. AUTO engages the Auto Power Down (APD) feature which
puts the IDEAA™ module in STANDBY if no input signal is detected for a period of 20 minutes. The Auto Power
On (APO) turns the module on in less than 2 seconds after a signal is present at the input.

MANUAL MODE – The power mode may be switched to MANUAL to disable the APD and APO functions.
This allows use of an external power sequencer or manual control. Because of the very low idle current
consumption, good overall efciency is maintained even when the MANUAL mode is selected.

4.3. Cooling

Do not install this equipment in an enclosed space. Do not limit free ventilation and movement of air around the
back panel. Ensure that there is at least 100 mm (4”) of space around all sides of the product for ventilation. VXP
products do not have cooling fans; the highly efcient switch mode power supply and proprietary Class D output
stage have less current draw and therefore require only the convection cooling provided by the rear panel heat sink.

4.4. LED Functions

Limit LED - When illuminated this indicates that the system is approaching clipping. An occasional icker of the
red LED on the loudest peaks is acceptable. If this LED remains red for more than the duration of brief dynamic
peaks, or lights continuously then the system is being overdriven. If the red LED illuminates excessively:

• Reduce the input level (see interface panel)

• Reduce the output level of the mixer, or other source to the speaker.

Signal LED – The Green LED indicates that a useable signal is present at the input.
Power LED – StandBy - Red

Active - Green
Temp Prot. - Amber

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4. Operation

4.5. Audio Connections

The signal input & link connectors are fully balanced. When connecting a balanced signal be sure to wire to the
following standard:

SIGNAL XLR CONNECTOR
Hot (+) Pin 2
Cold (-) Pin 3
Shield (GND) Pin 1

In a standard balanced interconnection there are two signal conductors and a shield. The shield is normally
referenced to ground at one or both ends. Many times the shield is lifted at one end, usually at the input to
eliminate “ground loops” or noise. This should be done only as a last resort; although it will reduce hum, the
shields can act as radio antennas and pick up radio frequency interference from the environment.

Multiple enclosures may be driven from a single audio source; simply plug the signal source output into the rst
XLR input socket, and patch that speaker’s XLR link to the next speaker’s XLR input socket.

4.6. Gain Structure

The VXP gain structure is designed to allow a low-level source device to drive the loudspeaker to full output.
Maximum specied SPL will be achieved with a 4 dBu input signal. There is sufcient headroom in the signal
path to accommodate input levels of 10 or even 20 dBu, with high quality compression engaged as needed to
maintain sonic integrity without clipping. To avoid any compression, or when a lower SPL output is desired,
the input attenuator on the rear panel can be used to reduce gain/sensitivity.

5.7 Limiters

The limiters are carefully set-up to preserve the loudspeaker’s dynamic headroom by allowing short term
transients to pass; audible degradation will only become apparent when the limit indication is on constantly.
The limiting functions will protect the amplier from long term overheating by attenuating voltage to the drive
units. If used irresponsibly (constant hard clipping) sound quality will be compromised. In extreme cases drive
units may also be damaged.

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5. Equalisation

5. Equalisation

The VXP loudspeaker requires no equalisation or correction to overcome system limitations; equalisation
is necessary only to compensate for difcult acoustic environments. Over-equalisation can reduce system
headroom and introduce phase distortion, resulting in degraded sound. If equalisation is required, it should
be applied gently and smoothly. Because VXP loudspeakers are point source and phase coherent designs,
excessive equalization usually proves detrimental to the overall sound quality.

When one loudspeaker is used in close proximity to another, comb ltering effects can create coverage
problems. (Comb ltering creates an uneven frequency response across the coverage area due to constructive
and destructive interference effects between the two sources.) Comb ltering cannot be cured by equalization;
this should be addressed with proper arraying as discussed in the following section.

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6. Arraying

6. Arraying

Small alterations to loudspeaker positions can have the effect of minimising problematic combing frequencies.
Arrays should be constructed so that the individual coverage patters of each loudspeaker combine with
minimal overlap. The design of the VXP cabinet greatly simplies the creation of effective arrays, allowing
seamless wide horizontal coverage using two loudspeakers without the need for tedious experimentation.

By placing the VXP cabinets with the 30 degree angled rear panels together, minimal dispersion pattern
overlap is achieved, guaranteeing an extraordinarily smooth transition. In many applications the 90 or 75
degree dispersion pattern may be sufcient in the horizontal plane. It is also possible to stack the cabinets
vertically using the above method (in a central cluster for example), where greater vertical dispersion is required.
As shown in the above diagram, one of the VXP cabinets is inverted to allow the optimum splay angle to be
achieved. The grille can be simply removed from this cabinet and be replaced for matching orientation. The
grille is held in position by the two xing screws on the top and bottom lips of the cabinet.

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7. Dimensions

388.0

[15.28"]

280.0

[11.02"]

275.0

[10.83"]

180.0

[7.09"]

135.0

[5.31"]

60°

60°

7. Dimensions

VXP 6

333.0

[13.11"]

115.0

[4.53"]

75°

225.0

[8.86"]

75°

215.0

[8.46"]

VXP 8

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7. Dimensions

VXP 8.2

590.0

[23.23"]

145.0

[5.71"]

60°

280.0

[11.02"]

180.0

[7.09"]

60°

VXP 12

486.0

[19.13"]

190.0

[7.48"]

60°

370.0

[14.57"]

290.0

[11.42"]

180.0

[7.09"]

40°

360.0

[14.17"]

180.0

[7.09"]

406.0

[15.98"]

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7. Dimensions

VXP 12HP

486.0

[19.13"]

190.0

[7.48"]

60°

370.0

[14.57"]

290.0

[11.42"]

180.0

[7.09"]

40°

360.0

[14.17"]

180.0

[7.09"]

406.0

[15.98"]

VXP 12Q

486.0

[19.13"]

190.0

[7.48"]

60°

370.0

[14.57"]

290.0

[11.42"]

180.0

[7.09"]

40°

360.0

[14.17"]

180.0

[7.09"]

406.0

[15.98"]

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7. Dimensions

VXP 12.2Q

780.0

[30.71"]

190.0

[7.48"]

60°

370.0

[14.57"]

290.0

[11.42"]

180.0

[7.09"]

40°

190.0

[7.48"]

180.0

[7.09"]

40.0

[1.57"]

40.0

[1.57"]

155.0

[6.10"]

155.0

[6.10"]

258.0

[10.16"]

VXP 15HP

[23.23"]

420.0

[16.54"]

[7.87"]

590.0

200.0

450.0

[17.72"]

364.0

[14.33"]

180.0

[7.09"]

504.0

[19.84"]

43.0

[1.69"]

180.0

[7.09"]

200.0
[7.87"]

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VXP 15Q

590.0

[23.23"]

504.0

[19.84"]

180.0

[7.09"]

7. Dimensions

420.0

[16.54"]

200.0

[7.87"]

450.0

[17.72"]

364.0

[14.33"]

180.0

[7.09"]

43.0

[1.69"]

200.0

[7.87"]

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8. Rigging and Safety Procedures

8. Rigging and Safety Procedures

The Tannoy Professional hardware covered in this guide has been designed to offer quick, simple, cost
effective and secure solutions for mounting specic Tannoy Professional loudspeakers. This hardware has been
designed and manufactured with a high safety load factor for its specic role. To ensure the safest possible use
of the hardware covered in this guide, it must be assembled in strict accordance with the instructions specied.
The information in these manuals relating to the assembly and the safe use of these accessories must be
understood and followed.

The installation of Tannoy Professional loudspeakers using the dedicated hardware should carried out only
by fully qualied installers, in accordance with all the required safety codes and standards that are applied
at the place of installation. WARNING: As the legal requirements for ying change from country to country,
please consult your local safety standards ofce before installing any product. We also recommend that you
thoroughly check any laws and bylaws prior to installation.

Tannoy Professional hardware has been designed for use with specic Tannoy Professional loudspeakers,
and is not designed or intended for use with any other Tannoy Professional products, or any other devices.
Using Tannoy Professional hardware for any purpose other than that indicated in this guide is considered to
be improper use. Such use can be very dangerous: overloading, modifying, damaging, or assembling in a
manner other than that clearly stated in the manual Tannoy Professional hardware will compromise safety. The
component parts of any Tannoy Professional hardware device must only be assembled using the accessory
kits supplied and in strict compliance with the Operation Manual. The use of other accessories or non­approved methods of assembly may result in an unsafe hardware system by reducing the load safety factor.
Welding, or any other method of permanently xing hardware components together or to the integral xing
points in the cabinet should never be used.

Whenever a Tannoy Professional loudspeaker is xed to a surface using a Tannoy Professional hardware
device, the installer must ensure that the surface is capable of safely and securely supporting the load. The
hardware employed must be safely and securely attached both to the loudspeaker and also to the surface
in question, in accordance with the manual, using only the xing holes provided as standard and covered in
the manual. Secure xings to the building structure are vital. Seek help from architects, structural engineers
or other specialists if in any doubt. All loudspeakers own in theatres, nightclubs, conference centres or
other places of work and entertainment must be provided with an independent, correctly rated and securely
attached secondary safety restraint in addition to the principal hardware device. This secondary safety restraint
must prevent the loudspeaker from dropping more than 150 mm (6”) should the principal hardware device fail.

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9. Service Parts & Accessories

9. Service Parts & Accessories

Model

VXP 6

VXP 8

VXP 8.2

VXP 12

VXP 12HP

VXP 12Q

VXP 12.2Q

VXP 15HP

VXP 15Q

Dual driver

7900 0742

7900 1282

7900 1282

7900 1285

7900 1289

7900 1290

7900 1290

7900 1293

7900 1294

HF unit

7900 0683

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

Recone Kit

—

—

—

7900 0441

7900 0716

7900 0716

7900 0716

7900 0646

7900 0646

HF diaphragm

—

7900 1284

7900 1284

7900 1287

7900 1292

7900 1292

7900 1292

7900 1292

7900 1292

Bass driver

—

—

7900 1283

—

—

—

7900 1291

—

—

Amplifier

7900 1306

7900 1307

7900 1308

7900 1309

7900 1310

7900 1311

7900 1312

7900 1313

7900 1314

Input board

7900 1315

7900 1316

7900 1317

7900 1317

7900 1318

7900 1318

7900 1318

7900 1318

7900 1318

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10. Technical Specifications

10. Technical Specifications

Following are the VXP Series technical specications. These gures are accurate at the time of printing but please note that all gures are

subject to change without notice.

Model VXP 6
Peformance

Frequency Response (-3 dB)
Frequency Range (-10 dB)
Frequency Response (-3 dB)
Frequency Range (-10 dB)
Dispersion (-6 dB) 90 degrees conical
Driver Complement 1 x 150 mm (6.00”) constant directivity Dual Concentric™
Crossover Passive 1.6 kHz with dynamic HF protection
Directivity Factor (Q) 5.6 averaged 1 kHz to 10 kHz
Directivity Index (DI) 7.0 averaged 1 kHz to 10 kHz
Rated Ma ximum SPL
Distortion
10% Full Power (8.94 V) 2nd Harmonic 3rd Harmonic
250 Hz 2.64% 0.365%
1 kHz 0.223% 0.458%
10 kHz 1.873% 0.29%
1% Full Power (2.83 V) 2nd Harmonic 3rd Harmonic
250 Hz 0.64% 0.314%
1 kHz 0.062% 0.436%
10 kHz 0.78% 0.266%

Construction

Enclosure 6.44 litre, 12 mm (0.59”) birch plywood, vented and internally braced
Finish Textured black or white paint, with custom colours on request.

Connectors 1 x female XLR (input), 1 male XLR (link), 1 x Neutrik Powercon
Controls & Indicators Level Control

Fittings 2 x M6 yoke bracket inserts
Dimensions 333 x 225 x 215 mm (HxWxD), 13.1 x 8.9 x 8.1” (HxWxD)
Net Weight 7.0 kg (15.4lbs)
Shipped Weight 15.5 kg (34.2 lbs)

Electronics

Maximum signal input for clip Input attenuator at Maximum: +4.5 dBu, (Hard clip will occur at +14.5 dBu input signal)
Dynamic Range 106 dB
Amplier efciency >90%
Damping Factor >400 ref 8 ohms at 1 kHz
Distortion <0.05% @ 1 kHz -3 dB output (22 kHz bandwidth)
Input Impedance 10 kohms unbalanced, 20 kohms balanced

Protection systems

Over Curre nt Output current limiter, always active
Clip limite r Output voltage clip limiter, always active
Temperature Over temperature causes protective mute
Brownout Automatic protection & recovery
Mains Inrush current limiter
Indic ators 1x Power LED, 1x signal LED, 1x Limit LED,

Amplier Type Inherently bridged, globally modulated, high performance single channel class D

PSU Specications

Input Connector Locking Neutrik Powercon
Voltage Selection Universal mains input
Typ e High efciency, regulated switch mode power supply
Efciency >85% typical
Input voltage 100 Vac-240 Vac +/- 10%, 50-60 Hz +/-10%
Mains fuse Internal
Fuse type 3,15AT
Other features Inrush current limiter
StandBy power consumtion <1 W
Idle power consumption <15 W
Maximum power consumtion 250 W

1. Average over s tated ban dwidth. M easure d at 1 metre on a xis.

2. Unweigh ted pink no ise inpu t, measu red at 1 metr e in an anec hoic ch amber
A full ra nge of mea sureme nts, per forma nce data, a nd Ease™ Data c an be dow nloade d from ww w.tanno y.com
Tannoy oper ates a poli cy of conti nuous re search a nd devel opment . The intro ductio n of new mater ials or m anufac turing m ethods w ill alway s equal or e xceed the p ublis hed spec icati ons,
which Tanno y reser ves the ri ght to alte r withou t prior no ticati on.

1

Full range mode 88 Hz - 35 kHz

1

Full range mode 80 Hz - 45 kHz

1

Hi-Pass mode 120 Hz - 35 kHz

1

Hi-Pass mode 100 Hz - 45 kHz

2

112 dB (average), 118 dB (peak)

Powder coated perforated steel grille, Airnet cloth behind

Power LED (Blue)
Signal LED (Red/Green)
Limit/Protect LED (Red)
Full Range / HighPass Switch (110 Hz)
Power Mode Switch
Power Switch

(Power LED: Red = StandBy, Green = On, Amber = Temperature protection active)

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Model VXP 8
Peformance

Frequency Response (-3 dB)
Frequency Range (-10 dB)
Frequency Response (-3 dB)
Frequency Range (-10 dB)
Dispersion (-6 dB) 90 degrees conical
Driver Complement 1 x 200 mm (8.00”) constant directivity Dual Concentric™
Crossover Passive 1.7 kHz with dynamic HF protection
Directivity Factor (Q) 6.8 averaged 1 kHz to 10 kHz
Directivity Index (DI) 7.9 averaged 1 kHz to 10 kHz
Rated Maximum SPL
Distortion
10% Full Power (10.2 V) 2nd Harmonic 3rd Harmonic
250 Hz 0.12% 0.15%
1 kHz 0.23% 0.84%
10 kHz 1.35% 0.16%
1% Full Power (3.2 V) 2nd Harmonic 3rd Harmonic
250 Hz 0.16% 0.14%
1 kHz 0.09% 0.53%
10 kHz 0.53% 0.17%

Construction

Enclosure 13.34 litre, 15 mm (0.62”) birch plywood, vented and internally braced.
Finish Textured black or white paint, with custom colours on request.

Connectors 1 x female XLR (input), 1 male XLR (link), 1 x Neutrik Powercon
Controls & Indicators Level Control

Fittings 2 x M10 ying inserts, 2 x M10 yoke bracket inserts (6 mm allen key)

Dimensions 388 x 280 x 275 mm (HxWxD), 15.3 x 11.0 x 10.8” (HxWxD)
Net Weight
Shipped Weight

Electronics

Maximum signal input for clip Input attenuator at Maximum: +4.5 dBu

Dynamic Range 106 dB
Amplier efciency >90%
Damping Factor >400 ref 8 ohms at 1 kHz
Distortion <0.05% @ 1 kHz -3 dB output (22 kHz bandwidth)
Input Impedance 10 kohms unbalanced, 20 kohms balanced

Protection systems

Over Current Output current limiter, always active
Clip limiter Output voltage clip limiter, always active
Temperature Over temperature causes protective mute
Brownout Automatic protection & recovery
Mains Inrush current limiter
Indic ators 1x Power LED, 1x signal LED, 1x Limit LED

Amplier Type Inherently bridged, globally modulated, high performance single channel class D

PSU Specications

Input Connector Locking Neutrik Powercon
Voltage Selection Universal mains input
Typ e High efciency, regulated switch mode power supply
Efciency >85% typical
Input voltage 100 Vac-240 Vac +/- 10%, 50-60 Hz +/-10%
Mains fuse Internal
Fuse type 3,15AT
Other features Inrush current limiter
StandBy power consumtion <1 W
Idle power consumption <15 W
Maximum power consumtion

1

Full range mode 88 Hz - 35 kHz

1

Full range mode 67 Hz - 45 kHz

1

Hi-Pass mode 120 Hz - 35 kHz

1

Hi-Pass mode 100 Hz - 45 kHz

2

114 dB (average), 120 dB (peak)

Powder coated perforated steel grille, Airnet cloth behind

Power LED (Blue)
Signal LED (

Red/Green)

Limit/Protect LED (Red)
Full Range / HighPass Switch (110 Hz)
Power Mode Switch
Power Switch

Blanking plate for optional VTH pole mount

10.0 kg (22.0 lbs)

21.5 kg (47.4 lbs)

(Hard clip will occur at +14.5 dBu input signal)

(Power LED: Red = StandBy, Green = On,

250 W

Amber = Temperature protection active)

1. Average over s tated ban dwidth. M easure d at 1 metre on a xis.

2. Unweigh ted pink no ise inpu t, measu red at 1 metr e in an anec hoic ch amber
A full ra nge of mea sureme nts, per forma nce data, a nd Ease™ Data c an be dow nloade d from ww w.tanno y.com
Tannoy oper ates a poli cy of conti nuous re search a nd devel opment . The intro ductio n of new mater ials or m anufac turing m ethods w ill alway s equal or e xceed the p ublis hed spec icati ons,
which Tanno y reser ves the ri ght to alte r withou t prior no ticati on.

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Model VXP 8 .2
Peformance

Frequency Response (-3 dB)
Frequency Range (-10 dB)
Frequency Response (-3 dB)
Frequency Range (-10 dB)
Dispersion (-6 dB) 90 degrees conical
Driver Complement 1 x 200 mm (8.00”) constant directivity Dual Concentric™, 1 x 200 mm (8.00”) bass driver
Crossover Passive 360 Hz and 1.5 kHz, with dynamic HF protection
Directivity Factor (Q) 8.1 averaged 1 kHz to 8 kHz
Directivity Index (DI) 9.2 dB averaged 1 kHz to 8 kHz
Rated Maximum SPL
Distortion
10% Full Power (8.94 V) 2nd Harmonic 3rd Harmonic
250 Hz 0.58% 0.34%
1 kHz 0.34% 0.69%
10 kHz 1.73% 0.15%
1% Full Power (2.83 V) 2nd Harmonic 3rd Harmonic
250 Hz 0.15% 0.15%
1 kHz 0.11% 0.37%
10 kHz 0.74% 0.22%

Construction

Enclosure 19.20 litre, 15 mm (0.62”) birch plywood, vented and internally braced.
Finish Textured black or white paint, with custom colours on request.

Connectors 1 x female XLR (input), 1 male XLR (link), 1 x Neutrik Powercon
Controls & Indicators Level Control

Fittings 4 x M10 ying inserts, 4 x M10 yoke bracket inserts (6 mm allen key),

Dimensions 590 x 280 x 275 mm (HxWxD), 23.2 x 11.0 x 10.8” (HxWxD)
Net Weight 17.5 kg (38.6 lbs)
Shipped Weight 20.0 kg (44.1 lbs)

Electronics

Maximum signal input for clip Input attenuator at Maximum: +4.5 dBu

Dynamic Range 106 dB
Amplier efciency >90%
Damping Factor >400 ref 8 ohms at 1 kHz
Distortion <0.05% @ 1 kHz -3 dB output (22 kHz bandwidth)
Input Impedance 10 kohms unbalanced, 20 kohms balanced

Protection systems

Over Current Output current limiter, always active
Clip limiter Output voltage clip limiter, always active
Temperature Over temperature causes protective mute
Brownout Automatic protection & recovery
Mains Inrush current limiter
Indic ators 1x Power LED, 1x signal LED, 1x Limit LED

Amplier Type Inherently bridged, globally modulated, high performance single channel class D

PSU Specications

Input Connector Locking Neutrik Powercon
Voltage Selection Universal mains input
Typ e High efciency, regulated switch mode power supply
Efciency >85% typical
Input voltage 100 Vac-240 Vac +/- 10%, 50-60 Hz +/-10%
Mains fuse Internal
Fuse type 3,15AT
Other features Inrush current limiter
StandBy power consumtion <1 W
Idle power consumption <15 W
Maximum power consumtion

1. Average over s tated ban dwidth. M easure d at 1 metre on a xis.

2. Unweigh ted pink no ise inpu t, measu red at 1 metr e in an anec hoic ch amber
A full ra nge of mea sureme nts, per forma nce data, a nd Ease™ Data c an be dow nloade d from ww w.tanno y.com
Tannoy oper ates a poli cy of conti nuous re search a nd devel opment . The intro ductio n of new mater ials or m anufac turing m ethods w ill alway s equal or e xceed the p ublis hed spec icati ons,
which Tanno y reser ves the ri ght to alte r withou t prior no ticati on.

1

Full range mode 75 Hz - 35 kHz

1

Full range mode 60 Hz - 45 kHz

1

Hi-Pass mode 100 Hz - 35 kHz

1

Hi-Pass mode 80 Hz - 45 kHz

2

117 dB (average), 123 dB (peak)

Powder coated perforated steel grille, Airnet cloth behind

Power LED (Blue)
Signal LED (

Red/Green)

Limit/Protect LED (Red)
Full Range / HighPass Switch (110 Hz)
Power Mode Switch
Power Switch

2 x Integrip carrying handles,
Blanking plate for optional VTH pole mount

(Hard clip will occur at +14.5 dBu input signal)

(Power LED: Red = StandBy, Green = On,

250 W

Amber = Temperature protection active)

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Model VXP 12
Peformance

Frequency Response (-3 dB)
Frequency Range (-10 dB)
Frequency Response (-3 dB)
Frequency Range (-10 dB)
Dispersion (-6 dB) 90 degrees conical
Driver Complement 1 x 305 mm (12.00”) constant directivity Dual Concentric™
Crossover Passive 1 kHz with HF protection
Directivity Factor (Q) 9.6 averaged 1 kHz to 8 kHz
Directivity Index (DI) 9.8 averaged 1 kHz to 8 kHz
Rated Maximum SPL
Distortion
10% Full Power (12.65 V) 2nd Harmonic 3rd Harmonic
250 Hz 0.52% 0.58%
1 kHz 2.98% 0.63%
10 kHz 3.58% 0.19%
1% Full Power (4 V) 2nd Harmonic 3rd Harmonic
250 Hz 0.10% 0.26%
1 kHz 0.81% 0.58%
10 kHz 1.18% 0.03%

Construction

Enclosure 36.4 litre, 15 mm (enclosure) and 18 mm (front) birch plywood, vented and internally braced
Finish Textured black or white paint, with custom colours on request.

Connectors 1 x female XLR (input), 1 male XLR (link), 1 x Neutrik Powercon
Controls & Indicators Level Control

Fittings 8 x M10 Flying inserts (portrait or landscape mounting), 8 x M10 yoke bracket inserts

Dimensions 486 x 370 x 360 mm (HxWxD), 19.1 x 14.6 x 14.1” (HxWxD)
Net Weight 19.0 kg (41.9 lbs)
Shipped Weight 21.5 kg (47.4 lbs)

Electronics

Maximum signal input for clip Input attenuator at Maximum: +4.5 dBu

Dynamic Range 106 dB
Amplier efciency >90%
Damping Factor >400 ref 8 ohms at 1 kHz
Distortion <0.05% @ 1 kHz -3 dB output (22 kHz bandwidth)
Input Impedance 10 kohms unbalanced, 20 kohms balanced

Protection systems

Over Current Output current limiter, always active
Clip limiter Output voltage clip limiter, always active
Temperature Over temperature causes protective mute
Brownout Automatic protection & recovery
Mains Inrush current limiter
Indic ators 1x Power LED, 1x signal LED, 1x Limit LED

Amplier Type Inherently bridged, globally modulated, high performance single channel class D

PSU Specications

Input Connector Locking Neutrik Powercon
Voltage Selection Universal mains input
Typ e High efciency, regulated switch mode power supply
Efciency >85% typical
Input voltage 100 Vac-240 Vac +/- 10%, 50-60 Hz +/-10%
Mains fuse Internal
Fuse type 3,15AT
Other features Inrush current limiter
StandBy power consumtion <1 W
Idle power consumption <15 W
Maximum power consumtion

1. Average over s tated ban dwidth. M easure d at 1 metre on a xis.

2. Unweigh ted pink no ise inpu t, measu red at 1 metr e in an anec hoic ch amber
A full ra nge of mea sureme nts, per forma nce data, a nd Ease™ Data c an be dow nloade d from ww w.tanno y.com
Tannoy oper ates a poli cy of conti nuous re search a nd devel opment . The intro ductio n of new mater ials or m anufac turing m ethods w ill alway s equal or e xceed the p ublis hed spec icati ons,
which Tanno y reser ves the ri ght to alte r withou t prior no ticati on.

1

Full range mode 70 Hz - 25 kHz

1

Full range mode 55 Hz - 38 kHz

1

Hi-Pass mode 100 Hz - 25 kHz

1

Hi-Pass mode 80 Hz - 38 kHz

2

121 dB (average), 127 dB (peak)

Powder coated perforated steel grille, Airnet cloth behind

Power LED (Blue)
Signal LED (

Red/Green)

Limit/Protect LED (Red)
Full Range / HighPass Switch (110 Hz)
Power Mode Switch
Power Switch

1 x Integrip carrying handles
Blanking plate for optional VTH pole mount

(Hard clip will occur at +14.5 dBu input signal)

(Power LED: Red = StandBy, Green = On,

250 W

Amber = Temperature protection active)

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Model VXP 12HP
Peformance

Frequency Response (-3 dB)
Frequency Range (-10 dB)
Frequency Response (-3 dB)
Frequency Range (-10 dB)
Dispersion (-6 dB) 75 degrees conical
Driver Complement 1 x 305 mm (12.00”) constant directivity PowerDual™
Crossover Passive 1 kHz
Directivity Factor (Q) 10.1 averaged 1 kHz to 10 kHz
Directivity Index (DI) 10.0 dB averaged 1 kHz to 10 kHz
Rated Maximum SPL
Distortion
10% Full Power (16.7 V) 2nd Harmonic 3rd Harmonic
250 Hz 0.239% 0.67%
1 kHz 1.58% 3.54%
10 kHz 5.2% 0.19%
1% Full Power (5.29 V) 2nd Harmonic 3rd Harmonic
250 Hz 0.11% 0.581%
1 kHz 0.79% 2.53%
10 kHz 1.94% 0.161%

Construction

Enclosure 30.33 litre, 15 mm (enclosure) and 18 mm (front) birch plywood, vented and internally braced.
Finish Textured black or white paint, with custom colours on request.

Connectors 1 x female XLR (input), 1 male XLR (link), 1 x Neutrik Powercon
Controls & Indicators Level Control

Fittings 8 x M10 Flying inserts (portrait or landscape mounting), 8 x M10 yoke bracket inserts

Dimensions 486 x 370 x 360 mm (HxWxD), 19.1 x 14.6 x 14.1” (HxWxD)
Net Weight 23.5 kg (51.8 lbs)
Shipped Weight 26.0 kg (57.3 lbs)

Electronics

Maximum signal input for clip Input attenuator at Maximum: +4.5 dBu

Dynamic Range 106 dB
Amplier efciency >90%
Damping Factor >400 ref 8 ohms at 1 kHz
Distortion <0.05% @ 1 kHz -3 dB output (22 kHz bandwidth)
Input Impedance 10 kohms unbalanced, 20 kohms balanced

Protection systems

Over Current Output current limiter, always active
Clip limiter Output voltage clip limiter, always active
Temperature Over temperature causes protective mute
Brownout Automatic protection & recovery
Mains Inrush current limiter
Indic ators 1x Power LED, 1x signal LED, 1x Limit LED

Amplier Type Inherently bridged, globally modulated, high performance single channel class D

PSU Specications

Input Connector Locking Neutrik Powercon
Voltage Selection Universal mains input
Typ e High efciency, regulated switch mode power supply
Efciency >85% typical
Input voltage 100 Vac-240 Vac +/- 10%, 50-60 Hz +/-10%
Mains fuse Internal
Fuse type 3,15AT
Other features Inrush current limiter
StandBy power consumtion <1 W
Idle power consumption <15 W
Maximum power consumtion

1. Average over s tated ban dwidth. M easure d at 1 metre on a xis.

2. Unweigh ted pink no ise inpu t, measu red at 1 metr e in an anec hoic ch amber
A full ra nge of mea sureme nts, per forma nce data, a nd Ease™ Data c an be dow nloade d from ww w.tanno y.com
Tannoy oper ates a poli cy of conti nuous re search a nd devel opment . The intro ductio n of new mater ials or m anufac turing m ethods w ill alway s equal or e xceed the p ublis hed spec icati ons,
which Tanno y reser ves the ri ght to alte r withou t prior no ticati on.

1

Full range mode 70 Hz - 25 kHz

1

Full range mode 60 Hz - 30 kHz

1

Hi-Pass mode 100 Hz - 25 kHz

1

Hi-Pass mode 80 Hz - 30 kHz

2

123 dB (average), 129 dB (peak)

Powder coated perforated steel grille, Airnet cloth behind

Power LED (Blue)
Signal LED (

Red/Green)

Limit/Protect LED (Red)
Full Range / HighPass Switch (110 Hz)
Power Mode Switch
Power Switch

1 x Integrip carrying handles
Blanking plate for optional VTH pole mount

(Hard clip will occur at +14.5 dBu input signal)

(Power LED: Red = StandBy, Green = On,

250 W

Amber = Temperature protection active)

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Model VXP 12Q
Peformance

Frequency Response (-3 dB)
Frequency Range (-10 dB)
Frequency Response (-3 dB)
Frequency Range (-10 dB)
Dispersion (-6 dB) 75 degrees (H) x 40 degrees (V)
Driver Complement 1 x 305 mm (12.00”) PowerDual™ with Q-Centric waveguide
Crossover Passive 1.5 kHz
Directivity Factor (Q) 13.0 averaged 1 kHz to 8 kHz
Directivity Index (DI) 11.1 dB averaged 1 kHz to 8 kHz
Rated Maximum SPL
Distortion
10% Full Power (16.7 V) 2nd Harmonic 3rd Harmonic
250 Hz 0.72% 0.17%
1 kHz 0.57% 0.76%
10 kHz 5.11% 0.41%
1% Full Power (5.30 V) 2nd Harmonic 3rd Harmonic
250 Hz 0.16% 0.19%
1 kHz 0.18% 0.49%
10 kHz 1.63% 0.08%

Construction

Enclosure 36.4 litre, 15 mm (enclosure) and 18 mm (front) birch plywood, vented and internally braced.
Finish Textured black or white paint, with custom colours on request.

Connectors 1 x female XLR (input), 1 male XLR (link), 1 x Neutrik Powercon
Controls & Indicators Level Control

Fittings 8 x M10 Flying inserts (portrait or landscape mounting), 8 x M10 yoke bracket inserts

Dimensions 486 x 370 x 360 mm (HxWxD), 19.1 x 14.6 x 14.1” (HxWxD)
Net Weight 23.0 kg (50.7 lbs)
Shipped Weight 25.0 kg (55.1 lbs)

Electronics

Maximum signal input for clip Input attenuator at Maximum: +4.5 dBu

Dynamic Range 106 dB
Amplier efciency >90%
Damping Factor >400 ref 8 ohms at 1 kHz
Distortion <0.05% @ 1 kHz -3 dB output (22 kHz bandwidth)
Input Impedance 10 kohms unbalanced, 20 kohms balanced

Protection systems

Over Current Output current limiter, always active
Clip limiter Output voltage clip limiter, always active
Temperature Over temperature causes protective mute
Brownout Automatic protection & recovery
Mains Inrush current limiter
Indic ators 1x Power LED, 1x signal LED, 1x Limit LED

Amplier Type Inherently bridged, globally modulated, high performance single channel class D

PSU Specications

Input Connector Locking Neutrik Powercon
Voltage Selection Universal mains input
Typ e High efciency, regulated switch mode power supply
Efciency >85% typical
Input voltage 100 Vac-240 Vac +/- 10%, 50-60 Hz +/-10%
Mains fuse Internal
Fuse type 3,15AT
Other features Inrush current limiter
StandBy power consumtion <1 W
Idle power consumption <15 W
Maximum power consumtion

1. Average over s tated ban dwidth. M easure d at 1 metre on a xis.

2. Unweigh ted pink no ise inpu t, measu red at 1 metr e in an anec hoic ch amber
A full ra nge of mea sureme nts, per forma nce data, a nd Ease™ Data c an be dow nloade d from ww w.tanno y.com
Tannoy oper ates a poli cy of conti nuous re search a nd devel opment . The intro ductio n of new mater ials or m anufac turing m ethods w ill alway s equal or e xceed the p ublis hed spec icati ons,
which Tanno y reser ves the ri ght to alte r withou t prior no ticati on.

1

Full range mode 70 Hz - 25 kHz

1

Full range mode 60 Hz - 30 kHz

1

Hi-Pass mode 100 Hz - 25 kHz

1

Hi-Pass mode 80 Hz - 30 kHz

2

123 dB (average), 129 dB (peak)

Powder coated perforated steel grille, Airnet cloth behind

Power LED (Blue)
Signal LED (

Red/Green)

Limit/Protect LED (Red)
Full Range / HighPass Switch (110 Hz)
Power Mode Switch
Power Switch

1 x Integrip carrying handles
Blanking plate for optional VTH pole mount

(Hard clip will occur at +14.5 dBu input signal)

(Power LED: Red = StandBy, Green = On,

250 W

Amber = Temperature protection active)

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Model VXP 12.2Q
Peformance

Frequency Response (-3 dB)
Frequency Range (-10 dB)
Frequency Response (-3 dB)
Frequency Range (-10 dB)
Dispersion (-6 dB) 75 degrees (H) x 40 degrees (V)
Driver Complement 1 x 305 mm (12.00”) PowerDual™ with Q-Centric waveguide, 1 x 305 mm (12.00”) bass driver
Crossover Passive 300 Hz and 1.5 kHz
Directivity Factor (Q) 13.0 averaged 1 kHz to 8 kHz
Directivity Index (DI) 11.1 dB averaged 1 kHz to 8 kHz
Rated Maximum SPL
Distortion
10% Full Power (20.0 V) 2nd Harmonic 3rd Harmonic
250 Hz 2.49% 0.49%
1 kHz 0.54% 0.73%
10 kHz 7.54% 0.80%
1% Full Power (6.33 V) 2nd Harmonic 3rd Harmonic
250 Hz 0.60% 0.21%
1 kHz 0.20% 0.49%
10 kHz 2.56% 0.10%

Construction

Enclosure 53.33 litre, 15 mm (enclosure) and 18 mm (front) birch plywood, vented and internally braced.
Finish Textured black or white paint, with custom colours on request.

Connectors 1 x female XLR (input), 1 male XLR (link), 1 x Neutrik Powercon
Controls & Indicators Level Control

Fittings 8 x M10 corner ying inserts, 8 x M10 yoke bracket inserts

Dimensions 780 x 370 x 360 mm (HxWxD), 30.7 x 14.6 x 14.1” (HxWxD)
Net Weight 35.0 kg (77.2 lbs)
Shipped Weight 38.0 kg (83.8 lbs)

Electronics

Maximum signal input for clip Input attenuator at Maximum: +4.5 dBu

Dynamic Range 106 dB
Amplier efciency >90%
Damping Factor >400 ref 8 ohms at 1 kHz
Distortion <0.05% @ 1 kHz -3 dB output (22 kHz bandwidth)
Input Impedance 10 kohms unbalanced, 20 kohms balanced

Protection systems

Over Current Output current limiter, always active
Clip limiter Output voltage clip limiter, always active
Temperature Over temperature causes protective mute
Brownout Automatic protection & recovery
Mains Inrush current limiter
Indic ators 1x Power LED, 1x signal LED, 1x Limit LED

Amplier Type Inherently bridged, globally modulated, high performance single channel class D

PSU Specications

Input Connector Locking Neutrik Powercon
Voltage Selection Universal mains input
Typ e High efciency, regulated switch mode power supply
Efciency >85% typical
Input voltage 100 Vac-240 Vac +/- 10%, 50-60 Hz +/-10%
Mains fuse Internal
Fuse type 3,15AT
Other features Inrush current limiter
StandBy power consumtion <1 W
Idle power consumption <15 W
Maximum power consumtion

1. Average over s tated ban dwidth. M easure d at 1 metre on a xis.

2. Unweigh ted pink no ise inpu t, measu red at 1 metr e in an anec hoic ch amber
A full ra nge of mea sureme nts, per forma nce data, a nd Ease™ Data c an be dow nloade d from ww w.tanno y.com
Tannoy oper ates a poli cy of conti nuous re search a nd devel opment . The intro ductio n of new mater ials or m anufac turing m ethods w ill alway s equal or e xceed the p ublis hed spec icati ons,
which Tanno y reser ves the ri ght to alte r withou t prior no ticati on.

1

Full range mode 60 Hz - 25 kHz

1

Full range mode 47 Hz - 30 kHz

1

Hi-Pass mode 100 Hz - 25 kHz

1

Hi-Pass mode 80 Hz - 30 kHz

2

125 dB (average), 131 dB (peak)

Powder coated perforated steel grille, Airnet cloth behind

Power LED (Blue)
Signal LED (

Red/Green)

Limit/Protect LED (Red)
Full Range / HighPass Switch (110 Hz)
Power Mode Switch
Power Switch

2 x Integrip carrying handles
Blanking plate for optional VTH pole mount

(Hard clip will occur at +14.5 dBu input signal)

(Power LED: Red = StandBy, Green = On,

250 W

Amber = Temperature protection active)

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10. Technical Specifications

Model VXP 15HP
Peformance

Frequency Response (-3 dB)
Frequency Range (-10 dB)
Frequency Response (-3 dB)
Frequency Range (-10 dB)
Dispersion (-6 dB) 75 degrees conical
Driver Complement 1 x 380 mm (15.00”) constant directivit y PowerDual™
Crossover Passive 1.3 kHz
Directivity Factor (Q) 9.7 averaged 1 kHz to 8 kHz
Directivity Index (DI) 9.9 dB averaged 1 kHz to 8 kHz
Rated Maximum SPL
Distortion
10% Full Power (17.9 V) 2nd Harmonic 3rd Harmonic
250 Hz 1.0% 0.56%
1 kHz 1.4% 1.0%
10 kHz 3.9% 1.8%
1% Full Power (5.6 V) 2nd Harmonic 3rd Harmonic
250 Hz 0.31% 0.45%
1 kHz 0.45% 0.79%
10 kHz 3.16% 0.32%

Construction

Enclosure 52.96 litre, 18 mm birch plywood, vented and internally braced.
Finish Textured black or white paint, with custom colours on request.

Connectors 1 x female XLR (input), 1 male XLR (link), 1 x Neutrik Powercon
Controls & Indicators Level Control

Fittings 8 x M10 corner ying inserts, 8 x M10 yoke bracket inserts

Dimensions 590 x 450 x 420 mm (HxWxD), 23.2 x 17.7 x 16.5” (HxWxD)
Net Weight 29.0 kg (63.9 lbs)
Shipped Weight 31.5 kg (69.4 lbs)

Electronics

Maximum signal input for clip Input attenuator at Maximum: +4.5 dBu

Dynamic Range 106 dB
Amplier efciency >90%
Damping Factor >400 ref 8 ohms at 1 kHz
Distortion <0.05% @ 1 kHz -3 dB output (22 kHz bandwidth)
Input Impedance 10 kohms unbalanced, 20 kohms balanced

Protection systems

Over Current Output current limiter, always active
Clip limiter Output voltage clip limiter, always active
Temperature Over temperature causes protective mute
Brownout Automatic protection & recovery
Mains Inrush current limiter
Indic ators 1x Power LED, 1x signal LED, 1x Limit LED

Amplier Type Inherently bridged, globally modulated, high performance single channel class D

PSU Specications

Input Connector Locking Neutrik Powercon
Voltage Selection Universal mains input
Typ e High efciency, regulated switch mode power supply
Efciency >85% typical
Input voltage 100 Vac-240 Vac +/- 10%, 50-60 Hz +/-10%
Mains fuse Internal
Fuse type 3,15AT
Other features Inrush current limiter
StandBy power consumtion <1 W
Idle power consumption <15 W
Maximum power consumtion

1. Average over s tated ban dwidth. M easure d at 1 metre on a xis.

2. Unweigh ted pink no ise inpu t, measu red at 1 metr e in an anec hoic ch amber
A full ra nge of mea sureme nts, per forma nce data, a nd Ease™ Data c an be dow nloade d from ww w.tanno y.com
Tannoy oper ates a poli cy of conti nuous re search a nd devel opment . The intro ductio n of new mater ials or m anufac turing m ethods w ill alway s equal or e xceed the p ublis hed spec icati ons,
which Tanno y reser ves the ri ght to alte r withou t prior no ticati on

1

Full range mode 60 Hz - 25 kHz

1

Full range mode 47 Hz - 30 kHz

1

Hi-Pass mode 100 Hz - 25 kHz

1

Hi-Pass mode 80 Hz - 30 kHz

2

125 dB (average), 131 dB (peak)

Powder coated perforated steel grille, Airnet cloth behind

Power LED (Blue)
Signal LED (

Red/Green)

Limit/Protect LED (Red)
Full Range / HighPass Switch (110 Hz)
Power Mode Switch
Power Switch

1 x Integrip carrying handles
Blanking plate for optional VTH pole mount

(Hard clip will occur at +14.5 dBu input signal)

(Power LED: Red = StandBy, Green = On,

250 W

Amber = Temperature protection active)

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10. Technical Specifications

Model VXP 15Q
Peformance

Frequency Response (-3 dB)
Frequency Range (-10 dB)
Frequency Response (-3 dB)
Frequency Range (-10 dB)
Dispersion (-6 dB) 75 degrees (H) x 40 degrees (V)
Driver Complement 1 x 380 mm (15.00”) PowerDual™ with Q-Centric waveguide
Crossover Passive 1.3 kHz
Directivity Factor (Q) 12.0 averaged 1 kHz to 8 kHz
Directivity Index (DI) 10.8 dB averaged 1 kHz to 8 kHz
Rated Maximum SPL
Distortion
10% Full Power (17.9 V) 2nd Harmonic 3rd Harmonic
250 Hz 1.05% 0.10%
1 kHz 1.61% 1.02%
10 kHz 7.79% 1.15%
1% Full Power (5.66 V) 2nd Harmonic 3rd Harmonic
250 Hz 0.30% 0.06%
1 kHz 0.58% 0.52%
10 kHz 2.32% 0.13%

Construction

Enclosure 52.96 litre, 18 mm birch plywood, vented and internally braced.
Finish Textured black or white paint, with custom colours on request.

Connectors 1 x female XLR (input), 1 male XLR (link), 1 x Neutrik Powercon
Controls & Indicators Level Control

Fittings 8 x M10 corner ying inserts, 8 x M10 yoke bracket inserts

Dimensions 590 x 450 x 420 mm (HxWxD), 23.2 x 17.7 x 16.5” (HxWxD)
Net Weight 29.0 kg (63.9 lbs)
Shipped Weight 31.5 kg (69.4 lbs)

Electronics

Maximum signal input for clip Input attenuator at Maximum: +4.5 dBu

Dynamic Range 106 dB
Amplier efciency >90%
Damping Factor >400 ref 8 ohms at 1 kHz
Distortion <0.05% @ 1 kHz -3 dB output (22 kHz bandwidth)
Input Impedance 10 kohms unbalanced, 20 kohms balanced

Protection systems

Over Current Output current limiter, always active
Clip limiter Output voltage clip limiter, always active
Temperature Over temperature causes protective mute
Brownout Automatic protection & recovery
Mains Inrush current limiter
Indic ators 1x Power LED, 1x signal LED, 1x Limit LED

Amplier Type Inherently bridged, globally modulated, high performance single channel class D

PSU Specications

Input Connector Locking Neutrik Powercon
Voltage Selection Universal mains input
Typ e High efciency, regulated switch mode power supply
Efciency >85% typical
Input voltage 100 Vac-240 Vac +/- 10%, 50-60 Hz +/-10%
Mains fuse Internal
Fuse type 3,15AT
Other features Inrush current limiter
StandBy power consumtion <1 W
Idle power consumption <15 W
Maximum power consumtion

1. Average over s tated ban dwidth. M easure d at 1 metre on a xis.

2. Unweigh ted pink no ise inpu t, measu red at 1 metr e in an anec hoic ch amber
A full ra nge of mea sureme nts, per forma nce data, a nd Ease™ Data c an be dow nloade d from ww w.tanno y.com
Tannoy oper ates a poli cy of conti nuous re search a nd devel opment . The intro ductio n of new mater ials or m anufac turing m ethods w ill alway s equal or e xceed the p ublis hed spec icati ons,
which Tanno y reser ves the ri ght to alte r withou t prior no ticati on.

1

Full range mode 60 Hz - 25 kHz

1

Full range mode 47 Hz - 30 kHz

1

Hi-Pass mode 100 Hz - 25 kHz

1

Hi-Pass mode 80 Hz - 30 kHz

2

125 dB (average), 131dB (peak)

Powder coated perforated steel grille, Airnet cloth behind

Power LED (Blue)
Signal LED (

Red/Green)

Limit/Protect LED (Red)
Full Range / HighPass Switch (110 Hz)
Power Mode Switch
Power Switch

1 x Integrip carrying handles
Blanking plate for optional VTH pole mount

(Hard clip will occur at +14.5 dBu input signal)

(Power LED: Red = StandBy, Green = On,

250 W

Amber = Temperature protection active)

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11. Warranty

11. Warranty

No maintenance of the VXP Series loudspeakers is necessary.

As part of the MUSIC Group, Tannoy is committed to providing the highest quality products, service and
user experience for our customers. One element of this commitment is our after sales support which now
incorporates our extended Limited Warranty. In the event of any concern that is not addressed by this extended
Limited Warranty we would ask you to contact us at [e-mail]

For full warranty details including the extended Limited Warranty, please visit
http://www.music-group.com/warranty.aspx and register your purchase online at www.music-group.com
or www.tannoy.com

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12. Declaration of Conformity

12. Declaration of Conformity

The following apparatus is/are manufactured in UK by Music Group Innovation SC Ltd of Rosehall Industrial
Estate, Coatbridge, Scotland, ML5 4TF. The following equipment is marked with the CE label and conform(s)
to the protection requirements of the European Electromagnetic Compatibility Standards and Directives. The
apparatus is designed and constructed such that electromagnetic disturbances generated do not exceed
levels allowing radio and telecommunications equipment and other apparatus to operate as intended, and, the
apparatus has an adequate level of intrinsic immunity to electromagnetic disturbance to enable operation as
specied and intended.

Details of the Apparatus: Tannoy Contractor Loudspeaker
Model Number: VXP SERIES
Associated Technical File: EMCVXP SERIES
Applicable Standards: EN 55103-1 Emission

EN 55103-2 Immunity
Electrical Safety: EN 60065

Engineering Director – Professional Products, Tannoy Professional
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Notes

Notes

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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. All specications are subject to change without notice.

Copyright (c) 2015 Music Group Innovation SC Ltd. All rights reserved.

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