Introduction; The Basics; Unpacking And Visual Checks; Preliminary Recommendation - Tannoy Reveal X User Manual

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Tannoy Reveal X Monitor.
Primarily designed as a centre channel to compliment the Reveal or Reveal Active Monitors in a
5.1 studio set-up, it is equally suited as a main left, right Monitor.
The design compatibility within the Reveal range ensures all models share the same acoustical
balance and dispersion characteristics. During mixing and playback this benefit provides a very
natural soundstage retaining natural voicing and ensuring that aural effects and speech
localisation 'pan' from left to right and front to rear seamlessly.
The 5.1 format allows the mix engineer in the recording studio to assign audio information to one
or more discreet channels of playback; providing very vivid and exacting localisation for the
apparent sound sources in the listening environment.
The Reveal X is fully magnetically shielded, permitting use in close proximity to TV monitors
without colour-fringing effects.
This manual is intended to provide the user with some useful advice on how to install and use the
loudspeaker, as well as more technical information about how the system is designed, and its
detailed specifications. The goal being that it will help you get the best results, from this
monitoring system.

2.0 THE BASICS

The Reveal X from Tannoy, a company with unrivalled experience in studio monitoring. It has an
extremely detailed, dynamic sound with a wide, flat frequency response – all of which are
essential for monitoring with reliable accuracy.
The 25mm (1") soft dome HF unit is seamlessly matched to two 165mm (6.5") long throw bass
units by the precision low-loss crossover network. The drive units are mounted on a massive
40mm thick baffle, curved to minimise diffraction and creating the loudspeakers distinctive styling.
The drive units are magnetically shielded as well as the enclosure using heavy gauge steel plates
to allow the system to be used close to video monitors.

2.1 Unpacking and visual checks

To remove the speakers from the carton without damage open the end flaps fully and bend them
right back. Turn the package upside-down on the floor and lift the carton vertically up to leave the
speakers resting on their packing tray. Nothing on or in your speakers should rattle about. Inspect
each speaker for signs of transit damage. In the unlikely event of this having occurred inform the
carrier and the supplier. Keep all the packaging if damage has occurred, as this will show
evidence of excessive handling forces. It is also a good idea to keep the carton if possible for
future transportation.

2.2 Preliminary recommendation

Initially we would like to give a word of warning on high sound levels, which this speaker is
capable of generating over sustained periods of time. Levels over 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 level is high while
working with them.