Turbosound TL-1500, TL-1800, TL-1561, TL-1501, TL-1201 User Manual
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TL SERIES
USER MANUAL
TL-1201
TL-1501
TL-1561
TL-1500
TL-1550
TL-1800
Turbosound Ltd.
Star Road, Partridge Green
West Sussex RH13 8RY England
Tel: +44 (0)1403 711447 Fax: +44 (0)1403 710155
web: www.turbosound.com
Issue 1.0 Copyright
2001 Turbosound Ltd.
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Contents
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................3
Thanks......................................................................................................................................3
Unpacking the TL series loudspeaker ....................................................................................3
Features ........................................................................................................................................4
Product Range Summary............................................................................................................. 5
TL-1201.....................................................................................................................................5
TL-1501.....................................................................................................................................5
TL-1561.....................................................................................................................................6
TL-1500.....................................................................................................................................6
TL-1550.....................................................................................................................................7
TL-1800.....................................................................................................................................7
System requirements................................................................................................................... 8
Amplifier considerations.........................................................................................................9
Equalisation .............................................................................................................................9
Dispersion................................................................................................................................9
Mounting and Fixing..................................................................................................................11
Rigging hardware .................................................................................................................. 11
Choosing the best location ...................................................................................................12
Maintenance...............................................................................................................................13
Removal of the low frequency driver(s)...............................................................................13
Removal of the mid frequency driver...................................................................................13
Removal of the high frequency compression driver........................................................... 13
Appendix A.................................................................................................................................14
Use of thread locking compounds........................................................................................14
Appendix B ................................................................................................................................. 15
Spares and Accessories ........................................................................................................ 15
Flying Accessories.................................................................................................................15
Appendix C ................................................................................................................................. 16
Technical Specifications........................................................................................................16
Appendix D.................................................................................................................................18
Limited Warranty...................................................................................................................18
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INTRODUCTION
Thanks
Thank you for choosing a TURBOSOUND TL series loudspeaker product for your application.
Please spare a little time to digest the contents of this manual, so that you can 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.
Congratulations, you have just purchased a professional loudspeaker system from the renowned
Turbosound range, designed to give you the best in audio quality and many years of reliable,
trouble free operation. It offers superior audio quality, full technical documentation, and rigging
and flying hardware options. Please read through this manual carefully before you attempt to
operate the loudspeaker system. It contains valuable information enabling you to quickly and
easily set up and connect the loudspeakers, important system and set-up checks together with
positioning and mounting instructions.
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Unpacking the TL series loudspeaker
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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FEATURES
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Superb audio quality
Superb audio quality: carefully designed and matched loudspeaker drive units are used to
Superb audio qualitySuperb audio quality
give you exceptional performance and many years of reliable, trouble free operation.
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High quality loudspeaker components
High quality loudspeaker components are used throughout the range. Low frequency drivers
High quality loudspeaker componentsHigh quality loudspeaker components
are specified for high sensitivity and durability, while high frequency drivers are selected for
consistent and reliable performance.
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High frequency protection system
High frequency protection system: two-stage thermal overload circuits on all two way
High frequency protection systemHigh frequency protection system
products prevents damage to the HF drive units from both transient peaks and long term
heating effects.
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Professional appearance
Professional appearance: TL series enclosures are equally suited to live sound as well as
Professional appearanceProfessional appearance
permanently installed applications.
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Easy transportability
Easy transportability: comfortable, ergonomic flush handles are provided on all TL series
Easy transportabilityEasy transportability
enclosures for easy lifting and transportation in mobile sound reinforcement applications.
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Wide dispersion
Wide dispersion: TL series enclosures are designed to give wide and even dispersion patterns
Wide dispersionWide dispersion
in order to maximise sound coverage over a given area from single loudspeakers.
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Solid construction
Solid construction: all Turbosound TL series cabinets are built from high grade birch plywood
Solid constructionSolid construction
and are finished in a durable semi-matt textured paint.
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Integral rigging points
Integral rigging points: fitted as standard, enabling use with optional M10 shoulder eyebolts
Integral rigging pointsIntegral rigging points
for many types of fixed installations. All models are type-tested for load rating to ensure safe
rigging.
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Pole mount and tripod stand use
Pole mount and tripod stand use is facilitated by the provision of integral pole mount fittings
Pole mount and tripod stand usePole mount and tripod stand use
on all models with the exception of the TL-1561.
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Speakon NL4MP connectors
Speakon NL4MP connectors are fitted to all TL series enclosures, enabling simple and easy
Speakon NL4MP connectors Speakon NL4MP connectors
hook-ups as well providing loop-in / loop-out facilities to additional enclosures.
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PRODUCT RANGE SUMMARY
TL-1201
The TL-1201 is a compact trapezoidal passive two-way loudspeaker
enclosure designed for use in a wide variety of live sound
applications as well as in fixed installations ranging from cafes,
pubs, bars and restaurants to retail stores and houses of worship.
It consists of a 12” reflex-loaded low frequency driver and a 1” high
frequency compression driver in an optimally tuned, birch plywood
enclosure. These high-grade components are matched with an
internal second order passive crossover network.
Its wide dispersion pattern of 70°H x 40°V enables a variety of foreground sound applications,
including use as a delay speaker in distributed sound reinforcement system.
Two Neutrik Speakon NL4MP connectors provide input and loop in / loop out connections to the
enclosure. Internal threaded rigging points provided on the top and back are designed for use with
optional M10 shoulder eyebolts for rigging single enclosures in fixed installations. An integral
35mm pole mount is fitted for use with standard tripods and poles.
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TL-1501
The TL-1501 is a trapezoidal passive two-way loudspeaker
enclosure designed for use in a wide variety of live sound
applications as well as in fixed installations ranging from
cafes, pubs, bars and restaurants to retail stores and houses of
worship.
It consists of a 15” low frequency driver and a 1” high
frequency compression driver in an optimally tuned, birch
plywood enclosure. These high-grade components are
matched with an internal second order passive crossover
network. The TL-1501 is designed to provide wide horizontal
coverage (70°H x 40°V) making it suitable for use in a variety of
foreground sound applications, including use as a delay speaker in distributed sound
reinforcement system.
Two Neutrik Speakon NL4MP connectors provide input and loop in / loop out connections to the
enclosure. Internal fixing points provided on the top and back can be used with optional M10
shoulder eyebolts for rigging single enclosures in fixed installations. An integral 35mm pole
mount is fitted for use with standard tripods and poles.
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TL-1561
The TL-1561 is a trapezoidal passive three-way loudspeaker
enclosure designed for use in a wide variety of live sound
applications as well as in fixed installations ranging from cafes,
pubs, bars and restaurants to retail stores and houses of
worship.
It consists of a front-loaded 15” low frequency driver, a frontloaded 6.5" mid frequency driver and a 1” high frequency
compression driver on a 70°H x 40°V high frequency horn,
matched with an internal second order passive crossover
network.
The three-way design affords an increase in mid-range energy
when compared to its two-way counterpart, as well as
providing extended low frequency response due to the
increased enclosure size.
A rear panel connector plate carries two Neutrik Speakon NL4MP connectors for loop in / loop out
connections to additional enclosures. Flush handles are provided for easy lifting and carrying.
TL-1500
The TL-1500 is a trapezoidal 15” low frequency enclosure
designed to give low frequency support to TL-1201 or TL-1501
enclosures. As such it can be used in a wide variety of live
sound applications as well as in fixed installations ranging from
cafes, pubs, bars and restaurants to retail stores and houses of
worship.
It consists of a front-loaded 15” low frequency driver and an
internal high pass crossover network in an optimally tuned,
birch plywood enclosure. The cabinet is fitted with a pole mount socket in the top panel.
Two Neutrik Speakon NL4MP connectors provide input and high pass output connections to TL1201 or TL-1501 enclosures. Flush handles are provided for easy lifting and carrying.
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