Turbosound TMS SERIES, TMS-High, TMS-Low User Manual
TMS SERIES
USER GUIDE
Turbosound Ltd
Star Road, Partridge Green
West Sussex RH13 8RY United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1403 711447 Fax: +44 (0)1403 710155
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Contents
USER GUIDE ................................................................................................................................................................... 1
Contents .......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 3
Thanks ......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Unpacking .................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Contents ...................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Model Information .................................................................................................................................................... 3
TMS-High mid/high Loudspeaker ...................................................................................................................... 3
TMS-Low Subwoofer ........................................................................................................................................... 4
TMS system features ............................................................................................................................................... 4
System Requirements .......................................................................................................................................... 4
Transportation ............................................................................................................................................ 5
Amplifier considerations.......................................................................................................................................... 5
System controllers ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Loudspeaker Placement .......................................................................................................................................... 6
Installing the TMS-High loudspeaker ...................................................................................................... 7
Using the M10 rigging points .............................................................................................................................. 7
Using the FY-TMS flying yoke ............................................................................................................................. 7
Wall Mounting ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................................. 8
Removal of the high frequency compression driver ...................................................................................... 8
Removal of the midrange driver ......................................................................................................................... 8
Product Dimensions ................................................................................................................................... 9
TMS-High ............................................................................................................................................................... 9
TMS-Low ................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Technical Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 10
Spare Parts .............................................................................................................................................................. 10
Accessories .............................................................................................................................................. 11
Warranty ................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Contact Information ................................................................................................................................................ 12
Customer Service .................................................................................................................................................... 12
Product Information ................................................................................................................................................ 12
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Introduction
Congratulations, you have purchased a professional loudspeaker product from the TMS series of
loudspeakers, designed to give you the best in audio quality and many years of reliable, trouble-free
operation. It offers excellent pattern control, safe and practical rigging hardware, superior audio quality,
proven reliability, ease of setup, consistent performance, and the backing of a world leader in acoustics
technology including a comprehensive warranty against manufacturing defects. Please read through this
manual carefully before you attempt to operate the loudspeaker system. It contains valuable information
which will enable you to quickly and easily connect the loudspeakers to your outboard equipment; and
important system and set-up checks.
Thanks
Thank you for choosing a TURBOSOUND loudspeaker product for your application.
By engaging in an on-going rigorous program of research and development 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 website at: www.turbosound.com
We look forward to helping you in the near future.
Unpacking
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.
Contents
TMS series loudspeaker
User Guide
Model Information
TMS-High mid/high Loudspeaker
The TMS-High is a passive 2-way mid/high loudspeaker consisting of a horn-loaded 10” MF driver and a
1” HF compression driver in a compact portable enclosure. The midrange section employs a line source
Polyhorn device to develop smooth and even coverage over a wide frequency range.
It is designed to be pole mounted with the matching 18” TMS-Low subwoofer, making a high output
(130dB peak) full range portable sound reinforcement system. It is equipped with a pole mount socket,
two flush grab handles, and Speakon NL4 connectors are provided on the rear panel for input and
parallel link connections. M10 rigging points are provided for use with an optional yoke or for permanent
installations using M10 shoulder eyebolts.
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TMS-Low Subwoofer
The TMS-Low is a compact horn-loaded subwoofer enclosure consisting of an 18” low frequency driver.
It is designed for use with the matching TMS-High mid/high enclosure. The TMS-Low is supplied with
heavy duty wheels and the plywood cabinet is shaped to allow the TMS-High enclosure to be stowed
inside the horn flare when transporting the system in and out of a venue. It is fitted with an integral pole
mount socket to allow the mid/high to be mounted at the correct height. Speakon NL4 connectors are
provided on the rear panel for input and parallel link connections.
TMS system features
Powerful and compact two-box professional full range loudspeaker system
Professional quality 1” high frequency compression driver with wide horizontal dispersion
10” mid driver loaded with a line source Polyhorn
Wide 80° horizontal x 40° vertical dispersion
18” low frequency driver mounted in a horn-loaded subwoofer
Integral pole mount sockets on both subwoofer and mid/high cabinet
Internal M10 rigging points on mid/high cabinet for easy suspension in permanent installs
Optional flying yoke on mid/high cabinet for pole mounting, truss support or ceiling mount
System Requirements
The TMS system is a two-box bi-amped system and as such
requires an individual amplifier channel for each cabinet for
correct operation, the frequency splitting between the
mid/high cabinet and the low frequency cabinet being
accomplished by a loudspeaker management system or other
external crossover. The cabinets are each equipped with two
Neutrik Speakon NL4 connectors wired in parallel, serving as
both input and loop-out connections to additional speakers.
The Speakon wiring details are shown at the right. Four-core
loudspeaker cable should be used, wired pin 1+ LF positive,
pin 1- LF negative, pin 2+ mid/high positive, pin 2- mid/high
negative so that the same cable type can be used for either
cabinet. To avoid wasting amplifier power you should use
heavy-duty speaker cable with a minimum wire size of 12
gauge (1.5mm²), and preferably 10 gauge (2.5mm²) for longer
runs. Always observe the correct polarity as shown.
Linked through
Linked through
1-
1+2+2-
LF Negative (-ve)
LF Positive (+ve)
Linked through
Linked through
Mid/high Negative (-ve)
Mid/high Positive (+ve)
1-
1+2+2-
TMS-High
Speakon connections
TMS-Low
Speakon connections
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