Turbosound TCS USER User Manual
TCS SERIES
USER MANUAL
Turbosound Ltd.
Star Road, Partridge Green
West Sussex RH13 8RY UK
Tel: +44 (0)1403 711447 Fax: +44 (0)1403 710155
web: www.turbosound.com
Issue 1.3 October 2005
Copyright © 2005 Turbosound Ltd
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Contents
Thanks ................................................................................................................................5
Unpacking the TCS series loudspeaker......................................................................5
Introduction..................................................................................................................6
Features ........................................................................................................................6
Product Range Summary ............................................................................................ 7
System Requirements ............................................................................................... 10
Amplifier considerations ........................................................................................... 10
System Configurations..............................................................................................11
LMS-D6 Loudspeaker Management System................................................................. 13
Features ...................................................................................................................... 13
Loudspeaker Connections.........................................................................................14
Connecting Cables..................................................................................................... 15
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Flying and lifting..............................................................................................................15
Flying and lifting..............................................................................................................16
General .......................................................................................................................16
Flying single enclosures............................................................................................ 17
Installation of a single TCS series enclosure using eyebolts ................................. 20
Installation of a single TCS series enclosure using Turbosound or Omnimount
hardware.....................................................................................................................20
Installation of a single TCS series enclosure using WB-10, WB-20, W-55, CB-10,
CB-55 wall and ceiling brackets ................................................................................ 21
Installation of a single TCS series enclosure using SB-30 and SB-40 swivel
brackets.......................................................................................................................21
Rigging Instructions for a 2-wide TCS-56/59 array.................................................. 23
Rigging Instructions for a 2-wide TCS-56/59 array.................................................. 24
Rigging Instructions for a 3-wide TCS-56/59 array.................................................. 25
Rigging the TCS-40 with 3-wide TCS-56/59 arrays.................................................. 26
Appendix A ......................................................................................................................27
Technical Specifications............................................................................................27
Appendix B: Warranty.....................................................................................................29
Limited Warranty ....................................................................................................... 29
Warranty Coverage....................................................................................................29
Shipping .....................................................................................................................29
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Incidental and consequential damages................................................................... 30
Limitation of implied warranties .............................................................................. 30
Appendix C ......................................................................................................................31
Use of thread locking compounds ........................................................................... 31
Notes .......................................................................................................................... 32
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THANKS
Thank you for choosing a TURBOSOUND TCS series loudspeaker product for your
application. Please spare a little time to digest the contents of this manual, so that you
obtain the best possible performance from this unit.
All TURBOSOUND products are carefully engineered for world class performance and
reliability.
If you would like further information about this or any other TURBOSOUND product,
please contact us. Detailed product information is available on our web site at
www.turbosound.com
We look forward to helping you in the near future.
Unpacking the TCS series loudspeaker
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After unpacking the unit please check carefully for damage. If damage is found, please
notify the carrier concerned at once. You, the consignee, must instigate any claim. Please
retain all packaging in case of future re-shipment.
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Introduction
Congratulations, you have just purchased a professional loudspeaker product from the
TCS Series sound contracting loudspeaker range, designed to give you the best in audio
quality and many years of reliable, trouble free operation. It offers excellent pattern
control, superior audio quality, integral rigging and flying hardware options, full technical
documentation including EASE data, and a comprehensive warranty against
manufacturing defects. Please read through this manual carefully before you attempt to
operate the loudspeaker system. It contains valuable information enabling you to quickly
and easily connect the loudspeakers to your amplifiers, important system and set-up
checks together with positioning and mounting instructions.
Features
♦ TCS series cabinets are constructed from high quality birch plywood; rebated, glued
and screwed together for maximum strength and rigidity.
♦ Internal rigging points enable a wide variety of installation methods: with standard
eyebolts; OmniMount hardware; and optional Turbosound wall and ceiling brackets.
♦ High quality components are used throughout the TCS range. Cast frame low
frequency drivers give the combined benefits of high strength and low weight, while
high frequency drivers are all selected for consistent and reliable performance.
♦ TCS series enclosures are supplied with a durable black textured paint finish as
standard. Optional finishes include TurboBlue™ and white textured paint, or raw
birch plywood for painting or staining on site to match venue décor requirements.
♦ Speakon NL4MP connectors and 4-way terminal strips are provided on a recessed
rear panel to allow for input and loop-through connections. Wedge monitors are
supplied with two Speakon NL4MP connectors for mobile use.
♦ TCS series full-range enclosures are designed to give good pattern control down to
crossover frequency, and are fully supported with EASE polar data (available to
download from the Turbosound web site at www.turbosound.com). This enables
accurate and predictable results when specifying sound systems in a given venue.
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Product Range Summary
The TCS-20 is a compact passive 2-way wide dispersion
loudspeaker using two 5” LF drivers and a 1” neodymium soft
dome HF tweeter for use in background and surround sound
applications ranging from multimedia and audio visual to retail
shopping malls. Its wide dispersion pattern of 120° by 120° makes
it ideal for distributed and surround sound applications. The
cabinet is fitted with M6 internal fixings for permanent
installations using eyebolts, OmniMount™ series 50 hardware or
optional Turbosound mounting brackets.
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The TCS-30 is a passive 2-way enclosure offering wide dispersion quality audio for
theatre under-balcony and delay speaker applications. It uses two 5” LF drivers and a 100°
x 60° HF horn. The cabinet is fitted with M6 internal fixings for permanent installations
using standard eyebolts and optional Turbosound wall and ceiling brackets.
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applications. The cabinet is fitted with M10 internal steel rigging points for permanent
installations using standard eyebolts or optional Turbosound wall and ceiling brackets.
The TCS-35 is a compact trapezoidal passive 2-way loudspeaker
with a single 8” LF driver and a 1” titanium HF tweeter. It is
designed for background sound applications in pubs, cafes, bars
and restaurants. The cabinet is fitted with M6 internal fixings for
permanent installations using optional OmniMount 75 series,
Powerdrive 75 series and Turbosound wall and ceiling brackets.
The TCS-40 is a passive 2-way loudspeaker
with 2 x 8" LF drivers and a 1" HF compression
driver on a 90° x 40° horn. It can either be used
as a downfill enclosure with TCS-56 or TCS-59
arrays, or in under-balcony or delay speaker
The TCS-56 is a passive trapezoidal full range 2-way loudspeaker
with a 12" LF driver and a 1" HF compression driver on a 60° x 40°
constant directivity horn. Its controlled dispersion pattern makes
it ideal for use in main sound reinforcement arrays for houses of
worship and theatres. The HF horn can be rotated through 90°
enabling horizontal cabinet orientation. The cabinet is fitted with
M10 internal steel rigging points for permanent installations
using standard eyebolts or optional Turbosound wall and ceiling
brackets.
The TCS-59 is a passive trapezoidal full range 2-way loudspeaker
with a 12" LF driver and a 1" HF compression driver on a 90° x 60°
constant directivity horn. The wide dispersion pattern is ideal for
near field applications. The cabinet is fitted with M10 internal
steel rigging points for permanent installations using standard
eyebolts or optional Turbosound wall and ceiling brackets.
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The TCS-108 is a compact front loaded vented subwoofer
with a high efficiency 8” low frequency driver. Its design
allows multiple configurations adaptable to differing venue
requirements by assembling units together with the
supplied external brackets. The cabinet is fitted with M10
internal rigging points for permanent installations using
standard eyebolts. The TCS-108 is also available with
integral passive crossover network (TCS-108P), and as a
self-powered product with an internal power amplifier
module.
The TCS-118 is a 1200 watt front loaded vented subwoofer
using a high efficiency 4” voice coil 18" low frequency
driver. Internal cabinet reflections are minimised by virtue
of an angled speaker baffle. The cabinet is fitted with M10
internal steel rigging points for permanent installations
using standard eyebolts.
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The TCS-215 is a front loaded 1600 watt subwoofer using
two high efficiency 3” voice coil 15" low frequency drivers
fitted to individual off-set speaker baffles to minimise
internal cabinet reflections. The cabinet is fitted with M10
internal steel rigging points for permanent installations
using standard eyebolts.
The TCS-12M is a front loaded 2-way passive wedge monitor for
vocal and music monitoring. It comprises a 12" low frequency driver
and a 1" high frequency compression driver on a 90° by 40° horn in
an optimally ported 42° enclosure.
The TCS-15M is a front loaded 2-way passive wedge monitor for
vocal and music monitoring. It comprises a 15" low frequency driver
and a 1" high frequency compression driver on a 90° by 40° horn in a
42° enclosure.
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System Requirements
TCS series 2-way enclosures are passive loudspeaker systems. This means that they
require only one amplifier channel for correct operation, the frequency splitting between
the low frequency driver and the high frequency driver being accomplished by the
internal passive crossover network in each enclosure. If subwoofer enclosures are used in
a bi-amplified system in conjunction with TCS series 2-way enclosures, additional
amplifier channels and external electronic crossovers will be required. Turbosound LMS
series digital management systems are recommended for this purpose.
Amplifier considerations
Turbosound loudspeaker enclosures should be driven by high quality power amplifiers
designed for true professional use. Such amplifiers will have balanced inputs, DC and RF
fault protection, and well designed cooling systems for reliability.
The program power listed in the loudspeaker’s technical specification is the best guide to
the size of amplifier required for general purpose applications. The amplifier should
therefore be capable of delivering long term broadband power equal to the loudspeaker’s
program power rating at the loudspeaker’s stated nominal impedance. This approach
allows sufficient headroom to generate good dynamic range.
RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER POWER RATINGS:
The amplifier's r ated r.m.s. continuous power output (20Hz – 20kHz, per
channel) should be equal to the program power handling of the
loudspeaker at its nominal impedance.
In general, the more powerful the amplifier the better it will sound, provided that it is not
driven into sustained clipping. It should be understood that overdriving an insufficiently
powered amplifier is more likely to cause loudspeaker damage – the total energy in a
heavily clipped signal is far higher than in an unclipped signal - than operating a more
powerful amplifier within its ratings.
All the equipment in the system before the system controller should be set up for 0dBV
(775mV) maximum output. One controller can be used to feed several amplifiers as long
as all the amplifiers are the same (or have the same gain ratings). More than one
controller may be required if the amplifiers are of different gain or type, please contact
your dealer if you require help in this area.
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