Tannoy System 800A User Manual
Tannoy System 800A User Manual

Tannoy System 800A User Manual

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  • Page 1 System 800a USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Unpacking And Visual Checks

    95 dB for 8 hours per day will eventually cause permanent hearing loss. Because Tannoy monitors have very low levels of time, amplitude and frequency distortion it is not always obvious that the sound pressure level is high whilst working with them.
  • Page 3 When choosing a suitable location for the monitors, bear in mind that the physical mounting of loudspeakers can have a large influence on performance. For best results the monitors should be mounted on a rigid structure, preferably with the use of soft pads (rubber, Sorbothane, Blu-Tak etc.) When used in the landscape orientation, we recommend location of the monitors so that the drive units are toed inwards, with their axes oriented towards the listening position.
  • Page 4: Controls And Indicators

    Ground pin 1 Screen (S) If the source itself has a balanced output, use shielded twin conductor cable (microphone cable) connecting pin 2/T to pin 2/T, pin 3/R to pin 3/R, and pin 1/S to pin 1/S (using the shield). If the source has an unbalanced output, a single conductor shielded cable can be used, connecting pin 2/T of the input to the “hot”...
  • Page 5: System Description And Philosophy

    The drive unit used in the System 800A monitors is part of the latest generation of Dual Concentric units designed by Tannoy. Amongst many other features, this range of drivers incorporates a dual magnet assembly, ‘tulip’ HF waveguide and injection moulded polypropylene LF cone.
  • Page 6: Active Crossover And Amplifier

    attention paid to the sculptured front panel to provide smooth, rounded edges, which minimise side diffraction. Another problem involved in cabinet design is to ensure that the box will effectively behave as neutrally as possible, ideally without interfering at all with the sound field emitted by the drive unit and the port.
  • Page 7: Cabinet Finish

    The surface will change colour when wet but will return to normal when dry. For touch-up of paint chips contact your local Tannoy service agent for materials and guidance.
  • Page 8: List Of Spare Parts

    Coatbridge ML5 4TF Scotland Telephone 01236 420199 (UK) +44 1236 420199 (International) 01236 428230 (UK) +44 1236 428230 (International) E-mail prosales@tannoy.com DO NOT SHIP ANY PRODUCT TO TANNOY WITHOUT PREVIOUS AUTHORISATION. This warranty in no way affects your statutory rights.
  • Page 9 CURVES Figure 3. System 800A. Anechoic response. LF contour ON & OFF Figure 4. System 800A. Effect of HF contour on anechoic response.
  • Page 10: Technical Specifications

    Tannoy operate a policy of continuous research and development. The introduction of new materials or manufacturing methods will always equal or exceed the published specifications which Tannoy reserve the right to alter without prior notice. Please verify the latest specifications when dealing with critical applications.
  • Page 11 Declaration of Conformity The following apparatus is/are manufactured in the United Kingdom by Tannoy Ltd of Rosehall Industrial estate, Coatbridge, Scotland, ML5 4TF and conform(s) to the protection requirements of the European Electromagnetic Compatibility Standards and Directives relevant to Domestic Electrical Equipment. The apparatus is designed and constructed such...
  • Page 12 Telephone: +44 (0)1236 420199 Fax: +44 (0)1236 428230 Internet:http://www.tannoy.com Tannoy North America Inc. 335 Gage Avenue, Suite 1, Kitchener, Ontario, CANADA, N2M 5E1 Telephone: (519) 745 1158 Fax: (519) 745 2364 Tannoy Nederland BV, Anthonetta Kuijlstraat 19, 3066 GS, Rotterdam THE NETHERLANDS Telephone: (010) 2860554 Fax: (010) 2860431 Issue 2 Part No.

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