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Page 1: Nuq Series
NuQ SERIES USER MANUAL Turbosound Ltd. Star Road, Partridge Green West Sussex RH13 8RY England Tel: +44 (0)1403 711447 Fax: +44 (0)1403 710155 www.turbosound.com Issue 1.0 July 2007 Copyright © 2007 Turbosound Ltd. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
NuQ series Contents NuQ SERIES... 1 Contents ... 2 Introduction... 4 Thanks ... 4 Unpacking ... 4 Product Range Summary... 5 General Features ... 5 General Features for Two-Way Enclosures ... 6 Model Information ... 7 NuQ-8 ... 7 NuQ-10 ... - Page 3 System 4 – Stereo Bi-amped setup with Sub-bass units and Active Crossover ... 26 Loudspeaker Management Systems ... 27 Turbosound LMS series loudspeaker management systems... 27 LMS-D24/6 Quick Reference Set Up ... 29 Starting up ... 29 About Presets... 29 Preset Recall...
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Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Congratulations, you have just purchased a professional loudspeaker product from the NuQ series of professional portable loudspeakers, 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, self-powered options, networking capability, integral rigging hardware options, full technical documentation including EASE data, and a comprehensive warranty against manufacturing defects. -
Page 5: Product Range Summary
Product Range Summary General Features NuQ series loudspeakers are designed for use in a wide variety of professional portable sound reinforcement applications. These advanced features ensure that they will continue to deliver consistently high quality audio performance. • Digitally self-powered product options provide a fully integrated, convenient plug-and-play sound reinforcement solution for professional applications. -
Page 6: General Features For Two-Way Enclosures
HF driver closer to the audience. • NuQ Series two-way 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 website at www.turbosound.com). This enables accurate and predictable results when specifying sound systems in a given venue. -
Page 7: Model Information
Two Speakon NL4 connectors provide input and link out connections to additional NuQ series loudspeakers. The cabinet is fitted with a pole mount socket and multiple internal rigging points which enable it to be used with poles and speaker stands, yokes and swivel brackets, wall brackets, and OmniMount™... -
Page 8: Nuq-12
Two Speakon NL4 connectors provide input and link out connections to additional NuQ series loudspeakers. The cabinet is fitted with a pole mount socket and multiple internal rigging points which enable it to be used with poles and speaker stands, yokes and swivel brackets, wall brackets, and OmniMount™... -
Page 9: B15
The B15 is a front-loaded, high efficiency low frequency loudspeaker designed to give bass and sub-bass reinforcement to NuQ-8 and NuQ-10 two-way models. It will normally form part of a two-way active system in conjunction with a Turbosound LMS series loudspeaker management system. -
Page 10: Nuq-8Dp
NuQ series NuQ-8DP The NuQ-8DP is a compact, trapezoidal, digitally self- powered networkable two-way loudspeaker enclosure incorporating integrated Class D amplifier and control electronics module. It combines an 8” LF driver with a 1” HF compression driver on a rotatable 100º x 60º high frequency waveguide. -
Page 11: Nuq-12Dp
NuQ series NuQ-12DP The NuQ-12DP is a trapezoidal, digitally self- powered networkable two-way loudspeaker enclosure incorporating an integrated Class D amplifier and control electronics module. It combines a 12” LF driver with a 1.4” HF compression driver on a rotatable 100º x 60º high frequency waveguide. -
Page 12: B15Dp
NuQ series B15DP The B15DP is a self-powered front-loaded, high efficiency low frequency loudspeaker designed to give bass and sub-bass reinforcement to the NuQ-8DP and NuQ-10DP two- way models. It consists of one 15” reflex-loaded low frequency driver in an optimally tuned enclosure with pole mount socket and moulded corner mouldings constructed from 18mm (3/4”) -
Page 13: System Requirements
Turbosound LMS-D2X digital loudspeaker management system. Dedicated subwoofer enclosures require an additional amplifier channel when used as part of an extended frequency system. Frequency splitting between it and a NuQ series mid-high enclosure is accomplished by an external crossover. Turbosound LMS series digital loudspeaker management systems are recommended for this purpose. -
Page 14: Amplifier Considerations
Please contact your dealer if you require help in this area. Turbosound recommends the T-series amplifiers for use with the NuQ series system. For further information on T-series power amplifiers please visit the product showroom... -
Page 15: Self-Powered Loudspeakers
The Class D amplifier modules fitted to the B15DP and B18DP self-powered subwoofers use the two-channel amplifier bridged to provide 1600 watts continuous. Self-powered NuQ series products do not require the use of external amplifiers or crossover/limiters. Additional units may be daisy-chained together simply by linking the signal connections through the input / link XLR connectors. -
Page 16: Loudspeaker Connections
Neutrik Speakon NL4MP connectors wired in parallel and serving as both input and loop out connections to additional NuQ series loudspeakers. The pin connections for the NuQ-8 and NuQ-10—and the NuQ-12 and NuQ-15 when used in passive mode—adhere to the standard professional audio loudspeaker wiring convention, which is pin 1+ positive and pin1- negative as shown below. -
Page 17: Cable Recommendations
0.67 14.3 1.33 14.3 25.0 0.04 0.08 0.20 0.40 0.80 16.6 0.02 0.05 0.12 0.25 0.50 11.0 user manual NuQ series Sensitivity Loss (dB) -0.1 -0.1 -0.1 -0.3 -0.4 -0.7 -0.7 -1.3 -1.3 -2.5 -0.1 -0.1 -0.2 -0.2 -0.4 -0.4 -0.8... -
Page 18: Networking Capability
NuQ series Networking Capability NuQ series systems—these can be either passive or active loudspeakers operating with LMS series digital loudspeaker management systems, or self-powered loudspeakers, or a combination of both—may be connected together over a BvNet network, enabling real- time control and monitoring of multiple operating parameters from a central location with a PC running TurboDrive™... -
Page 19: Turbodrive™ Quick Reference Setup
Connect a LMS-D2X loudspeaker management system to a PC BvNet is the method of connecting multiple devices over a network, and this is done with the Linea Research USB & RS232 Interface (available from Turbosound) which enables devices to be connected either using RS232 or the RS485 standard carried over CAT5-type cables. - Page 20 NuQ series Using USB Connect your computer to the BvNet interface using a USB Type A to USB Type B cable. External power is not required when using USB. Connect network devices in a simple daisy-chain fashion with CAT5 type cables in the order you want them to appear in the devices window.
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Page 21: Loudspeaker Placement
‘boomy’. This can be compensated for by moving the speaker or cutting low frequencies with an equaliser. NuQ series speakers are designed to be flown in free space or mounted on specialist wall and ceiling brackets. When speakers are flown in free space then boundary effects are minimised. -
Page 22: Calculating The Sound Pressure Level At A Known Distance From The Pa
They do not need excessive amounts of external equalisation to overcome the sonic deficiencies often found in many lesser designs. In order to compensate for room acoustics, NuQ series enclosures require only minimal equalisation. As in any system, over-equalisation introduces phase shifts, distortion and a reduction in headroom, usually causing more problems than it cures. -
Page 23: System Configurations
LMS-D24 POWER AMPLIFIER A single power amplifier supporting two NuQ series 2-way loudspeakers creates a standard stereo system. A further pair of NuQ loudspeakers could be connected using the loop-through connections, although this will result in a corresponding drop in impedance. -
Page 24: System 2 - Stereo Passive Setup With Bass Units And Active Crossover
NuQ series System 2 – Stereo Passive setup with Bass Units and Active Crossover FROM MIXER LMS-D24 In this case an LMS-D24 is used to separate the bass and mid / high frequencies and feed them to the appropriate cabinets. -
Page 25: System 3 - Stereo Bi-Amped Setup With Active Crossover
An additional pair of cabinets may be connected. NB: The EQ shown is for tuning the system to the room / venue. HIGH LEFT BASS HIGH RIGHT BASS user manual NuQ series NuQ manual page 25... -
Page 26: System 4 - Stereo Bi-Amped Setup With Sub-Bass Units And Active Crossover
NuQ series System 4 – Stereo Bi-amped setup with Sub-bass units and Active Crossover FROM MIXER LMS-D26 Note: Bi-amp mode must be selected on the rear panel of the two-way loudspeaker before proceeding with this setup. The LMS-D26 is used to separate the audio into three frequency bands: high frequency, mid/bass frequency, and sub-bass. -
Page 27: Loudspeaker Management Systems
The NuQ series has a choice of sub bass units (B15 or B18) that are designed to be used actively with the NuQ-8, NuQ-10, NuQ-12 and NuQ-15 mid/top cabinets. The Turbosound LMS-D24 and LMS-D26 loudspeaker management systems contain custom presets for all the NuQ series models along with a world-class audio specification. - Page 28 NuQ series LMS seris Features • Minimal signal path design, providing exceptional audio quality with carefully optimised processing and high performance converters for a >111dB dynamic range. • Sonically superb ADC / DAC combination; a carefully matched pairing of the best devices from Burr Brown and Wolfson.
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Page 29: Lms-D24/6 Quick Reference Set Up
The unit has 45 memory locations and there is a library of around thirty ‘Factory’ Presets to suit a range of Turbosound enclosures. Factory Presets are locked so they cannot be over-written although edited versions can be stored in the free preset locations. Details of all the Factory Presets can be found in Appendix A of the User Manual (LMSD2x pdf) in the downloads section of our website at www.turbosound.com. -
Page 30: Preset Recall
NuQ series Preset Recall • To select a Preset, press the Recall Button so the indicator above it illuminates. • Turn the left of the three parameter knobs (a) until the required Preset number is shown on the display. -
Page 31: Lms-D24/D26 Audio Connections
NuQ series LMS-D24/D26 Audio Connections Audio Input connectors These are fully balanced and are wired pin 1 ground, pin 2 hot and pin 3 cold. The two inputs have pin 1 connected directly to the chassis and feed the signal processing chains. -
Page 32: Flying & Lifting / Rigging
NuQ series Flying & Lifting / Rigging A versatile set of rigging parts has been designed for NuQ Series enclosures in order to give the portable user and installer a cost effective approach to flying and mounting, ranging from a single enclosure up to small arrays. -
Page 33: Hardware Compatibility
Series 20.5 Speaker Pole and Tripod Stand Mounting NuQ series two-way cabinets are equipped with pole mount sockets for portable use on 35mm speaker stands or poles. NuQ series bass cabinets are equipped with pole mount receptacles that allow two-way cabinets to be mounted at the correct height above the sub-bass unit. -
Page 34: Wall Mounting
OmniMount™ wall brackets from the 60 series and 120 series ranges. Please refer to the Hardware Compatibility chart earlier in this manual for the correct model. To install a cabinet with a Turbosound bracket: • Remove the blanking screws from the rear panel of the loudspeaker (there are two M6 hex countersunk screws on the NuQ- 8 and NuQ-10, and four M6 hex countersunk screws on the NuQ-12 and NuQ-15). -
Page 35: Ceiling Mounting
Angle as necessary and tighten all fixings. Small Loudspeaker Arrays NuQ series loudspeakers offer two choices of dispersion pattern, and this facility gives considerable flexibility of coverage when assembling small loudspeaker arrays. By rotating the Converging Elliptical Waveguides within the cabinet it is possible to obtain either wide horizontal coverage or narrow horizontal coverage. -
Page 36: Small Vertical Array
NuQ series this user manual. Small Vertical Array A second cabinet can be suspended underneath as shown with the addition of NuQ-SBE extender bars which are available as left and right pairs. With both HF horns rotated through 90° from the factory-supplied orientation the combined coverage pattern will be around 100°H x 110°V. -
Page 37: Flying Single Enclosures
Lift the assembly on to the truss structure and point the array as required. Flying Single Enclosures All NuQ series cabinets, including low frequency enclosures, can be rigged in permanent installations using optional M10 shoulder eyebolts (available from Turbosound or third party suppliers). - Page 38 NuQ series NOTE: The rigging points are designed to suspend single enclosures only. There is no facility to hang an additional cabinet below a flown NuQ series enclosure. NuQ manual page 38...
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Page 39: Use Of Thread Locking Compounds
The recommended thread-locking compound is Loctite 222. The threaded rigging points used in NuQ Series enclosures are manufactured from zinc- plated mild steel. Therefore, and additionally if the external bolts used are zinc-plated, zinc-passivated, stainless steel or anodised (as the majority are), then the corresponding activator, Loctite 7471, should be used to achieve 100% performance. -
Page 40: Servicing Information
NuQ series Servicing Information If any of the drive units in your NuQ series cabinet should cease functioning and need a replacement re-cone or diaphragm, you are advised to remove the faulty unit from the cabinet and send it to a professional service centre authorised to repair Turbosound loudspeakers. -
Page 41: Removal Of The Low Frequency Driver - B18 Bandpass Bass Enclosure
NuQ series Removal of the low frequency driver – B18 bandpass bass enclosure Remove the No.12 x 1 ½” screws (4) holding the rear access door (5) in place and set it aside for later re-assembly. Undo the M6 x 35 hex head screws (3) holding the low frequency driver (2) in place, remove these together with the flat washers and spring washers, and carefully lift the driver out and away from the cabinet (1). -
Page 42: Removal Of The Hf Compression Driver And Lf Driver - Two-Way Cabinets
NuQ series Removal of the HF compression driver and LF driver – two-way cabinets The perforated steel loudspeaker grille is held in place by six M5 button head screws, three on each side of the cabinet (NuQ-8 illustrated here). Remove these grille retaining screws and set the grille aside for later re-assembly. -
Page 43: About Ease Data
Sound system projects are more likely to go to plan when you have a reliable indicator in advance of how the speaker system will perform in the venue. Turbosound engineers are able to assist you with your system design using the industry-standard EASE program to aid in the quest to find the perfect system for the job. -
Page 44: Use Of Turbosound Ease Data
.efo. Use of Turbosound EASE data Turbosound provides pre-measured EASE data to aid sound system designers in making appropriate choices with the type and positioning of speakers in the required venue. The suitability of certain models can be assessed and the installation can be improved by adapting the frequency response consequently. -
Page 45: Technical Specifications
2+ and 2- N/C, wired (active) pin1+: LF positive, pin 1-: LF negative, pin2+: HF positive, pin2-: HF negative Black semi-matt textured paint, optional white textured paint user manual NuQ series 464x574x620 768x574x700 18.3x22.6x24.4 30.2x22.6x27.6 36.5kg(80.3lbs) 65kg (143lbs) 1 x 15”... -
Page 46: Self-Powered Enclosures
NuQ series Self-powered Enclosures Model NuQ-8DP NuQ-10DP Dimensions 464x272x252 525x318x281 HxWxD 18.3x10.7x9.9 20.7x12.5x11.1 Net Weight 13kg (28.6lbs) LF driver 1 x 8” (203mm) HF compression 1 x 1” (25mm) driver Frequency 60Hz - 20kHz 55Hz - 20kHz Response ±4dB Nominal 100°H x 60°V... -
Page 47: Spare Parts List
LS-1024 Re-cone Kit RC-8093 RC-1024 HF Driver CD-115 HF Diaphragm RD-115 Passive PX-8 PX-10 Crossover Network NuQ-12/DP NuQ-15/DP B15/DP LS-1221 LS-1528 LS-1526 RC-1221 RC-1528 RC-1526 CD-213.2 RD-213.2 PX-12 PX-15 user manual NuQ series B18/DP LS-1814 RC-1814 NuQ manual page 47... -
Page 48: Warranty
The product serial number must be quoted in all correspondence relating to the claim. Insurance is recommended, as Turbosound or its representatives are not liable for loss or damage in transit. Turbosound will pay for return freight costs should repairs be covered under warranty. - Page 49 Incidental and consequential damages Turbosound's liability is limited to the repair or replacement, at our option, of any defective product, and shall not be liable for any incidental and consequential damages including, without limitation, injury to persons or property or loss of use.
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Page 50: Notes
NuQ series Notes NuQ manual page 50...
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