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Page 1: Tcs Compact Series
TCS COMPACT 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 January 2006 Copyright © 2006 Turbosound Ltd. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
System 2 – Stereo with bass units and Active Crossover...18 Crossovers and Processors ...19 Active and Passive systems ...19 Loudspeaker Management Systems ...19 Turbosound LMS series loudspeaker management systems ...20 LMS-D24/6 Quick Reference Set Up...21 Speaker Connections ...24 70/100V Line Distributed Systems ...25 Cable Recommendations ...26... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Congratulations, you have just purchased a professional loudspeaker product from the TCS Compact 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. -
Page 4: Product Range Summary
Product Range Summary General Features TCS Compact series loudspeakers are designed for use in a wide variety of fixed installation applications that require professional sound quality, ranging from cafés, pubs, bars and restaurants to retail stores, nightclubs, live music venues and houses of worship. -
Page 5: General Features For Two Way Enclosures
HF driver closer to the audience. • TCS Compact 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 website at www.turbosound.com). -
Page 6: Model Information
The cabinet is fitted with M8 internal rigging points on the rear panel which enable it to be permanently installed using the Turbosound WB-20 wall bracket, or CB-55 ceiling bracket. Four M6 internal rigging points are also provided for use with OmniMount™... -
Page 7: Tcs-101C
M8 rigging points are provided on the back panel to enable fixed installation use with optional Turbosound WB-20 wall and CB-55 ceiling brackets. M6 rigging points are provided for use with OmniMount™ 60 series brackets. The SB-101 swivel bracket can be used to mount the cabinet horizontally to walls or ceilings with a wide range of downward angle. -
Page 8: Tcs-121C
15mm (5/8”) birch plywood. M8 rigging points are provided on the back panel to enable fixed installation use with optional Turbosound WB-20 wall brackets or CB-55 ceiling brackets. M6 rigging points are also provided for use with OmniMount™ 60 series brackets. -
Page 9: Tcs-151C
70°H x 40°V dispersion HF horn in an optimally tuned trapezoidal cabinet constructed from 15mm (5/8”) birch plywood. M8 rigging points are provided on the back panel to enable fixed installation use with the Turbosound WB-55 wall bracket or CB-55 ceiling bracket and OmniMount™ 120 series brackets. tcs compact manual... -
Page 10: Tcs-115C
The TCS-115C is a front-loaded, high efficiency low frequency loudspeaker designed to give bass and sub-bass reinforcement to the TCS Compact series two way models. It is envisaged to form part of a two-way active system in conjunction with a Turbosound LMS series loudspeaker management system. -
Page 11: Tcs-118C
The TCS-118C is a front-loaded, high efficiency low frequency loudspeaker designed to give bass and sub-bass reinforcement to the TCS Compact series two way models. It is envisaged to form part of a two-way active system in conjunction with a Turbosound LMS series loudspeaker management system. -
Page 12: Tcs-215C
The TCS-215C is a front-loaded, high efficiency low frequency loudspeaker designed to give bass and sub-bass reinforcement to the TCS Compact series two way models. It is envisaged to form part of a two-way active system in conjunction with a Turbosound LMS series loudspeaker management system. -
Page 13: Tcs-218C
The TCS-218C is a front-loaded, high efficiency low frequency loudspeaker designed to give bass and sub-bass reinforcement to the TCS Compact series two way models. It is envisaged to form part of a two-way active system in conjunction with a Turbosound LMS series loudspeaker management system. -
Page 14: System Considerations
‘boomy’. This can be compensated for by moving the speaker or cutting low frequencies with an equaliser. TCS Compact 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 15: 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, TCS Compact 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 16: Amplifier Requirements
Please contact your dealer if you require help in this area. Turbosound recommends the T-series amplifiers for use with the TCS Compact series system. tcs compact manual... -
Page 17: System Configurations
FROM MIXER POWER AMPLIFIER A single amplifier supporting two TCS Compact series 2-way speakers creates a standard stereo system. A further pair of TCS mid/tops could be connected using the loop-through connections, although this will result in a corresponding drop in impedance. With TCS... -
Page 18: System 2 - Stereo With Bass Units And Active Crossover
LMS-D24 In this case a crossover is needed to separate the bass and mid / high frequencies. The Turbosound LMS series is recommended as the units are preconfigured with presets to match the TCS Compact series requirements. This system can be scaled up with the addition of further amplifiers and processors. If using the LMS-D26 processor there will be two extra channels available for adding say another pair of mid/top cabinets through an extra stereo power amplifier. -
Page 19: Crossovers And Processors
The TCS Compact series has a range of sub bass units (TCS-115C, TCS-118C, TCS-215C, TCS-218C) that are designed to be used actively with the mid/top cabinets (TCS-081C, TCS-101C, TCS-121C, TCS-151C). -
Page 20: Turbosound Lms Series Loudspeaker Management Systems
TCS Compact series Turbosound LMS series loudspeaker management systems The Turbosound LMS-D24 and LMS-D26 series are powerful DSP-based audio processing units designed for use with Turbosound loudspeaker systems and associated bass enclosures. The functions of multiple conventional products are combined in a compact 1U high 19”... -
Page 21: 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 in the LMSD2x pdf in the downloads section of www.turbosound.com. - Page 22 TCS Compact 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 23 TCS Compact 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.
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Page 24: Speaker Connections
TCS Compact series Speaker Connections TCS Compact Series enclosures are provided with a recessed connector panel housing a single Neutrik Speakon NL4MP connector wired in parallel with a 4-way terminal strip. Either can be used for the input, the other being available as an output for looping to further TCS enclosures. -
Page 25: 70/100V Line Distributed Systems
TCS Compact series 70/100V Line Distributed Systems Line transformer models are supplied with step-down transformers with voltage taps at P, P/2, and P/4 watts, where P is the maximum power rating of the line transformer, and these are accessed via the 4-way barrier strip only. -
Page 26: Cable Recommendations
TCS Compact series Cable Recommendations Heavy duty loudspeaker cable should always be used, with a minimum wire size of 12 gauge (1.5mm²), and preferably 10 gauge (2.5mm²) for longer runs, keeping the run as short as possible. This helps to avoid wasting amplifier power in the resistance of the cable. -
Page 27: Flying & Lifting / Rigging
TCS Compact series Flying & Lifting / Rigging A versatile set of rigging parts has been designed for TCS Compact Series enclosures in order to give the installer a cost effective approach to flying and mounting, ranging from a single enclosure up to multi-box arrays and clusters. -
Page 28: Flying Single Enclosures
Single enclosures may be flown using a variety of different methods: M10 eyebolts All TCS COMPACT series cabinets, including low frequency enclosures, can be rigged in permanent installations using optional M10 shoulder eyebolts (available from Turbosound or third party suppliers). These can be attached to the rigging points provided on the top and back of the cabinet. -
Page 29: Flying Accessories
Internal Rigging (9) M10 Points (4) M8 for WB-55 or CB-55 brackets (4) M8 for OmniMount™ series brackets WB-20 wall bracket (exploded view) WALL PLATE TCS Compact series TCS-121C TCS-101C WB-20 WB-20 CB-55 CB-55 SB-101 60 series 60 series (9) M10... -
Page 30: Use Of Thread Locking Compounds
TCS Compact series Use of Thread Locking Compounds When assembling flying hardware to TCS Compact Series loudspeaker enclosures it is advisable to use thread-locking compounds to eyebolts and other bolts in order to avoid any possibility of loosening. -
Page 31: Servicing Information
TCS Compact series Servicing Information If any of the drive units in your TCS COMPACT 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 32: Removal Of The Hf Compression Driver And Lf Driver
TCS Compact series Removal of the HF compression driver and LF driver The perforated steel loudspeaker grille (1) is held in place under tension only, fitting into slots at either side of the baffle. There are no screws or other fixings holding the grille in place. -
Page 33: 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 34: 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 35: Technical Specifications
(1) 4-way barrier strip connector Flying Hardware Finishes Black semi-matt textured paint (standard), white, raw birch plywood, and custom colours IP54 Weather TCS-218CW Resistant Version TCS Compact series TCS-215C TCS-118C 891x550x506mm 652x540x484mm 35.1”x21.7”x19.9” 25.7”x21.3”x19.1” 47kg (103.4lbs) 30kg (66lbs) 2 x 15” (381mm) 1 x 18”... -
Page 36: 2-Way Enclosures
TCS Compact series 2-Way Enclosures Model Dimensions HxWxD Net Weight LF driver HF compression driver Frequency Response ±4dB Nominal Dispersion Power Handling Recommended amplifier power @ 8 Ohms Sensitivity 1 watt @ 1 metre Maximum SPL continuous-> peak->... -
Page 37: 70V/100V Line Transformer Versions
Maximum peak SPL is verified by subjective listening tests of familiar program material, before the onset of perceived signal degradation NB: Due to continuing product improvement these specifications are subject to change. TCS Compact series TCS-121CT TCS-101CT 120, 60 and 30... -
Page 38: Spares List
TCS Compact series Spares List Model LF Driver Complete Re-cone Kit 1” (25mm) HF Compression Driver HF Diaphragm Passive Crossover Network tcs compact manual page 38 TCS-218C TCS-215C TCS-118C TCS-115C LS-1811 LS-1523 LS-1811 LS-1514 RC-1811 RC-1523 RC-1811 RC-1514... -
Page 39: 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 40 TCS Compact series 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 41: Notes
TCS Compact series Notes tcs compact manual page 41...
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