Summary of Contents for Turbosound ASPECT TA-880 SYSTEM
- Page 1 ASPECT TA-880 SYSTEM USER MANUAL Turbosound Ltd. Star Road, Partridge Green West Sussex RH13 8RY England Tel: +44 (0)1403 711447 Fax: +44 (0)1403 710155 web: www.turbosound.com Issue 1.5 © Turbosound Ltd, January 2006...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Aspect trapezoidal Flying System ......................15 Flying and Stacking............................16 Overview..............................16 GigMate™ Acoustic Simulation ........................17 Running Turbosound GigMate / EASE Focus for the first time: ............17 System Setup ............................18 Mapping Properties..........................18 Audience Area ............................18 Rigging.............................. - Page 3 user manual TA-880 Horizontal Coverage..........................25 Vertical Coverage ............................ 26 Wide and Narrow Flybar settings......................26 Two-wide trapezoidal flybar FB-880/2W ....................27 Three-wide trapezoidal flybar FB-880/3W....................28 Flying Chains ............................29 Flying Swords............................30 Tilting Strap ............................. 31 Flying a single TA-880 trapezoidal cabinet using M10 eyebolts............32 Flying a single TA-880 trapezoidal cabinet using FC-880 chains............
- Page 4 user manual TA-880 Features ..............................49 Front Panel Functions ..........................50 Rear Panel Functions..........................52 Operating the LMS-D24 and D26......................53 Starting up ............................... 53 Selecting a Factory Preset........................53 Creating a Crossover..........................53 Navigation and Viewing Parameters...................... 54 Navigation..............................55 Presets..............................
- Page 5 user manual TA-880 General Features & Facilities ........................75 Front Panel Functions T-25 ........................76 Front Panel Functions T-45 ........................77 Mechanical Installation ........................... 78 Mains Power ............................78 Powering Up ............................78 Safety Earthing ............................78 Voltage Setting ............................79 Voltage Range ............................
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Page 6: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
TA-880 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer Turbosound Ltd Star Road, Partridge Green, West Sussex, RH13 8RY Products T-25 Power Amplifier T-45 Power Amplifier LMS-D6 Controller LMS-D26 Controller LMS-D24 Controller Standards Safety EN60065:2003 Relevant Specifications used as basis for tests... -
Page 7: Introduction
TA-880 INTRODUCTION Turbosound Aspect System Concepts The TA-880 system is a modular point source loudspeaker system designed to deliver extremely high fidelity audio. The system is easily scaleable from large and medium scale ground-stacked and flown concert touring down to small clubs and events. -
Page 8: The Aspect Polyhorn™ Concept
user manual TA-880 The Aspect Polyhorn™ Concept The patented Polyhorn™ design effectively solves the problem of the tendency for exponential horns to beam with increasing frequency. Dividing the multi-cellular horn into multiple tapered waveguides guarantees that the path length of each micro-horn is equal from the surface of the driver diaphragm to the horn mouth, and ensures that all frequencies from all parts of the diaphragm arrive at the horn mouth together. -
Page 9: Aspect Ta-880 Turnkey System Concept
user manual TA-880 Aspect TA-880 Turnkey System Concept Aspect is available as an integrated audio system package, comprising loudspeakers with integral flying hardware, amplifier racks and all necessary drive and control equipment in an extremely compact and manageable form. In addition, the system has been designed to truck pack efficiently and handle easily. -
Page 10: The Loudspeaker Management System (Lms) Concept
TA-880 The Loudspeaker Management System (LMS) Concept Turbosound Loudspeaker Management Systems are more than just electronic crossovers. As well as steep slope active filters and high performance limiters, they provide full digital alignment of all components in the Aspect enclosures, to ensure a coherent acoustic output. -
Page 11: Power Amplifiers
TA-880 Power Amplifiers In addition to the Turbosound T-25 and T-45 model amplifiers supplied with turnkey Aspect systems, the following other power amplifier brands provide sufficient performance and mechanical compatibility to perform well with Aspect loudspeaker systems: •... -
Page 12: Ta-880L Low Frequency Enclosure
user manual TA-880 TA-880L Low Frequency Enclosure The TA-880L low frequency enclosure covers the low frequency range from 40Hz up to 100Hz. It contains two very high power 15" neodymium drive units loaded with TurboBass™ devices. The TA-880L is a very compact enclosure and its minimal size and low weight ensures easy handling. -
Page 13: Ta-880Hm High-Mid Enclosure
TA-880 The Polyhorn™ and TurboMid™ devices are unique to Turbosound and are covered by principle patents world-wide. They utilise specialised forms of horn loading which provide exceptionally low distortion and high efficiency from cone-type drive units. The subjective effect of these devices is greater clarity and transparency of reproduction when compared with conventional compression drivers and horns. -
Page 14: Transportation
user manual TA-880 Transportation An optional WB-880H wheelboard is available which clips on to the front of the TA-880H cabinet, allowing single units to be conveniently transported. These are designed to be stackable, so that when not in use they can be neatly stored without taking up unecessary floor space. -
Page 15: Aspect Trapezoidal Flying System
user manual TA-880 Aspect trapezoidal Flying System To take full advantage of the very precise dispersion properties of the Aspect system, an external rigging system has been developed. The flying systems are inherently safe, flexible and simple to use. The rigging design allows the creation of clusters and arrays that can be assembled quickly and with a minimum number of crew, and with full control of the vertical angles between enclosures and their vertical inclination, to suit a wide variety of requirements. -
Page 16: Flying And Stacking
user manual TA-880 FLYING AND STACKING Overview The Aspect system flying hardware is specifically designed to take advantage of the precise horizontal directivity characteristics, as well as allow a wide range of adjustment of the vertical angles between adjacent enclosures, and the overall vertical inclination of each column of enclosures. -
Page 17: Gigmate™ Acoustic Simulation
PA. In order to aid in this process, Turbosound offers the GigMate™ software acoustic simulation package, a version of the generic EASE Focus program that is based on current EASE 4.1 data. -
Page 18: System Setup
user manual TA-880 The screen is split into four main areas: System Setup The left hand side of the screen is where you define the system, auditorium and project. Tabs On the bottom of this window allow you to toggle between modes. Mapping Properties This is the main window which will display the system as configured in the System Setup window along with the audience areas and mappings. -
Page 19: Designing A System
user manual TA-880 Designing a system To design a system begin by defining the venue/audience areas by clicking on the “Audience Area” tab in the bottom left of the screen. Within this window you can edit or remove existing audience areas, and create new ones. There are two methods of defining an audience area. - Page 20 user manual TA-880 Now select the number of cabinets deep that you wish to hang or stack in the “Box Count” dropdown. Trim height, or PA wing height can now be set in the “Position” field. If a mix of Low and High cabinets are to be used then select in the Cabinet window the type and location in the array of each box.
- Page 21 user manual TA-880 Now that the general design has been established the system performance must be mapped. At the top of the main window there is an “SPL Mapping” checkbox. This will map the system output at the frequency and bandwidth selected in the adjacent dropdown boxes. For most applications a 3 octave mapping gives realistic and useful data.
- Page 22 user manual TA-880 The Audience Area graph at the bottom of the window shows the SPL, as specified in the SPL Mapping lists, on the selected Audience Area. The selected area is highlighted in the main window and the graph is repeated onto op each area, Selecting the “Combined Level View” tab will show the SPL across all areas simultaneously.
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Page 23: Safety Notes On Rigging
TA-880 Safety Notes on Rigging The Turbosound TA-880 system has been designed and constructed to a high standard of safety, and tested to the most demanding of specifications with a safety factor of 13:1. Always wear protective headwear, footwear and eye protection in accordance with local regulations. - Page 24 user manual TA-880 Sample Certificate of Load Test TA-880 user manual Page 24...
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Page 25: Flying Hardware
user manual TA-880 FLYING HARDWARE The Aspect TA-880 flying system consists as follows: • Flying swords and safety lynch-pins – support a single cabinet. • Flying chains – link the top row to flybars. • Twin bar – supports two vertical columns. •... -
Page 26: Vertical Coverage
user manual TA-880 Vertical Coverage Vertical coverage is dictated by the physical dimensions of the room and the location of the audience spaces. The number of boxes required in a vertical column is therefore determined by a number of factors including the trim height of the cluster, the vertical coverage you are trying to achieve, and the distance or projection required. -
Page 27: Two-Wide Trapezoidal Flybar Fb-880/2W
user manual TA-880 Two-wide trapezoidal flybar FB-880/2W TOPVIEW ENCLOSURE SUSPENSION TAB(WIDE) ENCLOSURE SUSPENSION TILT STRAP TAB (NAR ROW) POINTS BOTTOM VIEW The FB-880/2W two-wide flybar is a fixed angle double bar designed to fly two vertical columns of cabinets up to four deep per column. It provides alternative cabinet suspension tabs and tilt strap points for narrow or wide configurations (when flying more than two boxes deep the wide configuration allows for the additional amount of kelp required). -
Page 28: Three-Wide Trapezoidal Flybar Fb-880/3W
user manual TA-880 Three-wide trapezoidal flybar FB-880/3W TOPVIEW ENCLOSURE SUSPENSION TAB(WIDE) ENCLOSURE SUSPENSION TILTING STRAP TAB (NAR ROW) POINT (NAR ROW) TILTING STRAP POINT(WIDE) BOTTOM VIEW The FB-880/3W three-wide flybar is a fixed angle triple bar designed to fly three vertical columns of cabinets up to a total of four deep per column. -
Page 29: Flying Chains
user manual TA-880 Flying Chains Flying chains are available in two lengths. FC-880 CHOKED CHAIN ASSEMBLY FC-880S SHORT CHAIN ASSEMB LY The FC-880S flying chain is a short chain designed for linking the top row (or single row) of cabinets to the flybar. It consists of a top hook, chain, connex connector and dagger. The dagger is provided with a single hole for attachment inside the cabinet’s sword box using a safety linch pin. -
Page 30: Flying Swords
user manual TA-880 Flying Swords Three types of flying sword are available: • swords are used to fly TA-880H mid/high enclosures. SW-880H • swords are used to fly TA-880HM high-mid enclosures. SW-880HM • swords are used to fly TA-880LM low-mid enclosures. SW-880LM SW-880H FLYING SWORD SW-880HM FLYING SWORD... -
Page 31: Tilting Strap
user manual TA-880 Tilting Strap 0.59m is in two parts. The longer part is attached to the tilt strap point on the TS-890 tilting strap flying bar using the buckle at its end. The other part of the strap with the ratchet is hooked into the tilt strap point on the rear of the bottom enclosure. -
Page 32: Flying A Single Ta-880 Trapezoidal Cabinet Using M10 Eyebolts
user manual TA-880 Flying a single TA-880 trapezoidal cabinet using M10 eyebolts The simplest method of flying a TA-880H cabinet is with a pair of M10 shoulder eyebolts on the top, using a third eyebolt on the rear of the cabinet to tilt the cabinet. 1. -
Page 33: Flying A Single Ta-880 Trapezoidal Cabinet Using Fc-880 Chains
user manual TA-880 Flying a single TA-880 trapezoidal cabinet using FC-880 chains A single cabinet can be flown using a pair of FC-880S short chains and daggers. These simply pass through slots in the top of the cabinet and are secured with safety linch-pins inside the handle boxes. -
Page 34: Flying A Vertical Column Of Ta-880 Trapezoidal Cabinets
user manual TA-880 Flying a vertical column of TA-880 trapezoidal cabinets When flying more than one cabinet deep you will need to use swords to suspend SW-880H and correctly position the second and subsequent cabinets. These make use of the internal sword boxes in the trapezoidal cabinet in the same way as the flying chain and dagger, and ensure that the entire weight of the column is taken through the metalwork and not through the woodwork of the cabinet. - Page 35 user manual TA-880 3. Position the second cabinet directly underneath the first. Fit a biscuit into the top BS-780 kelping braket of the lower cabinet to keep the backs of the boxes and act as the hinge. Lower the top cabinet and feed the swords into the sword boxes. Make sure that the biscuit engages into the bottom kelping bracket slot of the upper cabinet.
- Page 36 user manual TA-880 Flying swords are provided with two holes ast each end. This allows for a choice of four incremental vertical angles depending on which hole the linch-pin is located in, and which will determine the combined vertical coverage of the column. Sword hole position Inter-cabinet angle A –...
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Page 37: Flying A Cluster Of Ta-880 Trapezoidal Cabinets
user manual TA-880 Flying a cluster of TA-880 trapezoidal cabinets Aspect trapezoidal flybar configurations offer two basic configurations for assembling arrays, two-wide and three-wide. These configurations will cover the majority of applications, providing up to a maximum 75° of horizontal coverage. For more complex installations or touring applications multiple flybars can be used in a modular fashion. -
Page 38: Wide X 2 Deep Ta-880H Array
user manual TA-880 2 wide x 2 deep TA-880H array Parts required: 1 x FB-880/2W flybar 4 x FC-880 choked chain assembly 4 x SW-880H flying sword 4 x SL-880 safety linch-pin 2 x TS-890 tilt strap TA-880 user manual Page 38... -
Page 39: Wide X 3 Deep Ta-880H Array
user manual TA-880 3 wide x 3 deep TA-880H array Part required: FB-880/3W flybar 6 x FC-880 choked chain assembly 12 x SW-880H flying sword 30 x SL-880 safety linch-pin 3 x TS-890 tilt strap TA-880 user manual Page 39... -
Page 40: Tight-Packed Flying Assemblies
user manual TA-880 Tight-packed Flying Assemblies When flying single rows of cabinets, especially in installed applications, it is a good idea to configure the boxes in a tight-packed arrangement in order to achieve high power density in a small space. Modular coupling kits are available in two-wide and three-wide configurations in order to facilitate tight-packed flown clusters. - Page 41 user manual TA-880 The MC-880/3 Modular Coupling Kit consists of three top straps which attach to the box with M10 hex bolts (supplied) and two rear strap with fixes to the rear of the cabinet. These parts when combined hold the cabinets firmly together and they can now be picked up as a single block.
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Page 42: Bass Enclosure Arraying
user manual TA-880 Bass Enclosure arraying Aspect bass enclosures are most efficient when ground stacked in a block. Not only do they benefit from improved coupling when there are no air gaps between them, but they also couple to the ground. However, some of this energy may be absorbed by nearby obstructions such as barriers or a tightly-packed standing audience. -
Page 43: Ground Stacking
user manual TA-880 Ground stacking In many situations, indoors or outdoors, it is desirable to ground-stack the system. In this case, the same general rules apply as for flown arrays. High packs should be kept well above head-height and angled carefully for even coverage. A three-wide stack of TA-880H cabinets supported by four TA-880L bass cabinets as pictured below provides an ideal configuration for many situations, giving 75°... -
Page 44: Lms Series Loudspeaker Management Systems
Unpacking As part of Turbosound's system of quality control, the product is carefully checked before packing, to ensure flawless appearance. After unpacking the unit, please inspect for any physical damage. If any damage has occurred, please notify your dealer immediately, so that a written claim for damages can be initiated. -
Page 45: Lms-D6 Loudspeaker Management System
user manual TA-880 LMS-D6 LOUDSPEAKER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM <BACK NEXT> FREQ GAIN LMS-D6 CLIP MENU ENTER TQ-440 MUTE MUTE MUTE BYPASS DIGITAL LOUDSPEAKER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN GAIN LCD Display - Shows menu options, output information and adjustment parameters. Gain Keys - Two input and six-output ‘gain’... -
Page 46: Lms-D6 Rear Panel Functions
SHOCK HAZARD – DO NOT REMOVE CO VERS PIN2=HOT RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR PIN3=COLD PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE CUSTOM MADE FOR TURBOSOUND REPLACE ONLY WITH THE IN THE UK BY XTA ELECTRONICS SAME TYPE T1A, 250V FUSE 13. Power Switch. -
Page 47: Voltage Settings
user manual TA-880 Voltage Settings The LMS-D6 is provided with an auto-seeking power supply, and therefore requires no external adjustment for correct operation with international AC line voltages ranging from 60 to 250 volts. Safety Earthing The green/yellow wire of mains cord must always be connected to the electrical installation's Safety Earth or Ground. -
Page 48: Audio Connections
LMF driver in the TFS-780H when the unit is switched to Flashlight mode, and in Floodlight mode the three drivers in the TFL-760H are physically aligned so inter-driver time delays are switched out. DSP settings for these and other Turbosound controllers are availalable from the Turbosound website Downloads area or the ftp site at ftp://ftp.turbosound.com... -
Page 49: Lms-D24 And D26 Loudspeaker Management Systems
user manual TA-880 LMS-D24 AND D26 LOUDSPEAKER MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Features • Minimal signal path design, providing exceptional audio quality with carefully optimised processing and high performance converters for a full >111dB dynamic range, 96kHz sampling rate and minimal filtering. Audio-grade capacitors are used in the analogue signal path. -
Page 50: Front Panel Functions
user manual TA-880 Front Panel Functions Channel Select buttons 2x 24 character Limiter Indicators Store and Recall buttons Input Signal Indicators Parameter Edit Encoders Edit Parameter Output Mute Select buttons buttons – A set of three pairs of LED’s indicate signal present, +4dBu and input Input Signal Indicators clip for both channels. - Page 51 user manual TA-880 for the current input or output. Text display – preset, channel, parameter and status information is shown on the 2x 24- character text display. In most screens the currently selected channel is displayed on the upper line and the edit parameter on the lower line. To simplify the display and enhance security, some parameters or parameter pages are omitted when not relevant.
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Page 52: Rear Panel Functions
user manual TA-880 Rear Panel Functions Expansion Secure Mode Port Switch Audio Input Power Inlet Connectors Serial Comms Port Audio Output Connectors Power Inlet – provides connection to a suitable mains electricity supply using the cable supplied. The controller has a switch mode power supply that is capable of operating with a nominal mains voltage of 80 to 240v, 50/60Hz without re-configuration. -
Page 53: Operating The Lms-D24 And D26
Selecting a Factory Preset There is a library of thirty Factory Presets to suit a range of Turbosound enclosures. Factory Presets contain some parameters that are fixed and hidden from view; the remainder of the DSP parameters are available for user manipulation. -
Page 54: Navigation And Viewing Parameters
user manual TA-880 Navigation and Viewing Parameters (Note: The LMS-D26 is shown in all the following screen shots; however the features and parameters apply equally to the LMS-D24) Many of the processing elements in each input and output path have features that may be controlled by the user, such as gain, frequency or limiter threshold. -
Page 55: Navigation
user manual TA-880 Navigation The DSP parameters are organised by channel. The currently selected channel is shown in the top left hand corner of the display. You can navigate between the channels by pressing the channel buttons. Pressing the channel buttons will scroll through the channels, utilities and back to the default screen. -
Page 56: Presets
user manual TA-880 Presets The device contains a total of forty-five user and Factory Presets. The user cannot overwrite the basic mono, basic stereo or Factory Preset programs. Preset Recall To select an existing Preset, press the Recall Button so the indicator above it illuminates. Turn parameter knob A until the required Preset number is shown on the display. -
Page 57: Preset Store
user manual TA-880 Preset Store To store the current Preset in a user location, press the Preset Store Button so the indicator above it illuminates. Turn the first parameter knob until the required Preset location number is show on the display. A Preset name of up to 12 characters in length can be entered using parameter knobs B and C. -
Page 58: Dsp Processing Layout
user manual TA-880 DSP Processing Layout Input DSP block diagram Input Input Order Six Band High Input A Delay LED’s Gain Shelf EQ Shelf EQ Routing - 6dB NB. Channel B processing is identical to Channel A but for Input B clarity it is not shown Output DSP block diagram Order... -
Page 59: Dsp Processing
user manual TA-880 DSP processing Input Channels Gain LMS-D26 In A Gain 0.0dB Knob A: Gain, adjustable in 0.2dB steps from –80 dB to +20dB Delay LMS-D26 In A Delay 1.50ms Knob A: Delay, adjustable in variable steps from 0 to 400ms The delay parameter is adjustable in fine steps at low values;... - Page 60 user manual TA-880 High Pass Filter LMS-D26 In A Freq Shape 20.0Hz LR24 Knob A: Frequency, out (off), 10.0Hz to 25.6kHz in variable steps Knob B: high pass filter type System high pass filtering is provided for the input signal. This is the preferred location for high pass filtering as it affects all outputs and can therefore improve inter-band phase relationships.
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Page 61: Parametric Equalisation
user manual TA-880 Parametric Equalisation Eight sections of equalisation are provided, two shelving filters and six fully variable parametric sections. High and Low shelving filters LMS-D26 In A Freq Slope Gain 100Hz 12dB 0.0dB Knob A: Frequency, 10.0Hz to 25.6kHz in variable steps Knob B: Slope, 6 to 12dB / octave in 1dB steps Knob C: Gain, +/-15dB in 0.2dB steps The frequency is specified as point where the filter deviates by 3dB from the gain value. -
Page 62: Output Channels
user manual TA-880 Output Channels Gain and Polarity LMS-D26 Out1 Gain 0.0dB Knob A: Gain, adjustable in 0.2dB steps from –80 dB to +20dB Knob B: Polarity, selectable, normal or reversed with reference to other outputs Delay LMS-D26 Out1 Delay 1.50ms Knob A: Adjustable in variable steps from 0 to 80ms As for input delay, velocity sensitive Parameter Knobs provide finer adjustment at low levels... -
Page 63: High And Low Pass Filters
user manual TA-880 High and Low Pass Filters LMS-D26 Out1 Freq Shape 2.50k LR24 Knob A: Frequency, <<out, 10.0Hz to 25.6kHz, out>> Knob B: high pass filter type Filter type is selectable from Butterworth, Bessel, Linkwitz-Riley and Hardman. Filter slopes of up to 8th order or 48dB / octave are provided. -
Page 64: Parametric Equalisation
user manual TA-880 Parametric Equalisation Eight sections of equalisation are provided in a similar format to the input channel equalisation; two shelving filters and six parametric. LMS-D26 Out1 Freq Slope Gain EQ>- 100Hz 12dB 0.0dB Knob A: Frequency, 10.0Hz to 25.6kHz in variable steps Knob B: Slope, 6 to 12dB / octave in 1dB steps Knob C: Gain, +/-15dB in 0.2dB steps The frequency is specified as point where the filter deviates by 3dB from the gain value. -
Page 65: Limiters
user manual TA-880 Limiters LMS-D26 Out1 Thresh 4.0dB Knob A: Threshold, -40dBu to 20dBu in 0.2dB steps A high performance, low distortion limiter is provided on each output. Threshold is user adjustable; all other parameters are carefully calculated dependant on configuration to provide clean and effective control of signal dynamics. -
Page 66: Utilities
user manual TA-880 Utilities Utility functions Two utility functions are provided to adjust screen contrast and the display units used for parametric equalisation bandwidth. The device automatically adjusts for the variations in display contrast as the temperature of the LCD changes. The screen contrast utility control sets the base contrast of the screen and also allows optimization for a given viewing angle. -
Page 67: Rear Panel Functions
user manual TA-880 Rear Panel Functions Expansion Secure Mode Port Switch Audio Input Power Inlet Connectors Serial Comms Port Audio Output Connectors Power Inlet – provides connection to a suitable mains electricity supply using the cable supplied. The controller has a switch mode power supply that is capable of operating with a nominal mains voltage of 80 to 240v, 50/60Hz without re-configuration. -
Page 68: Amp-890 Aspect System Amplification Rack
The AMP-890 Aspect amplification system comprises a complete amplifier rack, flightcase and cabling system which is adaptable to the varying requirements of modern concert touring. The rack contains a total of five lightweight Turbosound T series amplifiers developed and designed in England for Turbosound by MC Audio Ltd. -
Page 69: Options
user manual TA-880 Options The rack is supplied fitted with five amplifiers as standard. The two top amplifiers are T-25 models, and power the high frequency and high-mid frequency sections respectively. Three mid-high cabinets will normally be powered from each channel, although it is possible to run up to four cabinets for some extreme applications. -
Page 70: Figure 1. Amplifier Rack Signal Wiring
user manual TA-880 Figure 1. Amplifier Rack Signal Wiring HIGH COLD -ve BLUE HO T +v e CHANNEL B HI/MID COLD -ve GREEN HO T +v e AMP SIGNAL LO/MI D COLD -ve YEL LOW HO T +v e INPUT B ASS 1 COLD -ve HO T +v e... -
Page 71: Figure 2. Mid-High Outputs
user manual TA-880 Figure 2. Mid-High Outputs NL8 PIN NO. NL8 PIN NO. SOCAPEX PIN NO. SOCAPEX PIN NO. NL4FC NL4FC HF - HF - CHANNEL 1 HF CHANNEL 2 HF NL4FC NL4FC HM - HM - CHANNEL 1 HM CHANNEL 2 HM NL4FC NL4FC... -
Page 72: Break-Out Cables - Nl4 Bass
user manual TA-880 Break-out Cables – NL4 bass SOCAPEX PIN N O. PIN NO. LOW+ LOW- LOW+ LOW- LOW+ LOW- LOW+ LOW- LOW+ LOW- LOW+ LOW- LOW+ LOW- LOW+ LOW- SOCAPEX PIN NUMBERS 17,18,19 NOT USE D FANOUTS CAN BE SUPPLIED TO EITHER CONNECT 6 OR 8 CABINETS TO TWO AMPLIFIER S TA-880 user manual Page 72... -
Page 73: Break-Out Cables - Nl8 Mid-High
user manual TA-880 Break-out cables – NL8 mid-high SOCAPEX PIN NO. PIN NO. SOCAPEX PIN NO. PIN NO. LOW/MID- LOW/MID- LOW/MID+ LOW/MID+ HIGH/MID- HIGH/MID- HIGH/MID+ HIGH/MID+ HIGH- HIGH- HIGH+ HIGH+ LOW/MID- LOW/MID- LOW/MID+ LOW/MID+ HIGH/MID- HIGH/MID- HIGH/MID+ HIGH/MID+ HIGH- HIGH- HIGH+ HIGH+ SOCAPEX PIN NUMBERS17,18,19 NOT USED... -
Page 74: Mains Connections
user manual TA-880 Mains Connections Incoming mains power may be connected by one of a variety of C Form connectors, depending on the power system specified when the rack was ordered. Typical supply configurations are as follows: 110 V star-wired (3 phase) 110 V parallel (1 phase) 220/240 V (3 phase) 220/240 V (1 phase) -
Page 75: T-25 And T-45 High Efficiency Audio Power Amplifiers
user manual TA-880 T-25 AND T-45 HIGH EFFICIENCY AUDIO POWER AMPLIFIERS General Features & Facilities The T-25 and T-45 are highly efficient, lightweight, rugged high power amplifiers, with many original features developed to meet the requirements of modern professional sound reinforcement, for both touring and fixed installations. -
Page 76: Front Panel Functions T-25
user manual TA-880 Front Panel Functions T-25 Ch. A Ch.B • Mains power rocker switch – applies AC mains power to the amplifier. • Mains power LED – illuminates when AC power is applied to the amplifier. • Gain – rotary control which allows the gain of the channel to be adjusted. •... -
Page 77: Front Panel Functions T-45
user manual TA-880 Front Panel Functions T-45 Ch. A Ch.B • Mains power rocker switch – applies AC mains power to the amplifier. • Mains power LED – illuminates when AC power is applied to the amplifier. • Gain – rotary control which allows the gain of the channel to be adjusted. •... -
Page 78: Mechanical Installation
user manual TA-880 Mechanical Installation When supplied as part of the AMP-890.2 system rack, the amplifiers are pre-installed. If an amplifier is removed from the rack for any reason, it is important to re-install it correctly. The amplifiers must be supported at the front and rear, as originally supplied. Failure to support it adequately may eventually result in vibration-induced metal fatigue of the rack mounting ears and such damage will not be covered by the warranty. -
Page 79: Voltage Setting
(signal -) The shield connection to pin 1 at each amplifier input must be maintained under all circumstances, as TURBOSOUND will not be responsible for consequential damage arising to loudspeakers, etc., should this connection not be made. TA-880 user manual... -
Page 80: Polarity
user manual TA-880 The amplifiers are designed to operate with fully balanced equipment. Ground loops or loss of performance may be experienced if connected to unbalanced sources. If it is unavoidable, however, the following wiring convention should be used. Pin 1 Screen - connect to chassis of the unbalanced equipment, or left disconnected at the unbalanced end Pin 2... -
Page 81: Attenuation & Gain Setting
user manual TA-880 Setting higher gain does not change the maximum available power but changes the level of signal input to achieve maximum power. In any case, provided that the input signal is less than 20dBu/7.7V, the built in limiter circuit will prevent distortion within the amplifier. The gain should be set to match the signal from the source, e.g. -
Page 82: Long Speaker Lines
user manual TA-880 Long Speaker Lines Whenever loudspeakers are connected to power amplifiers by long cables (above 20'/6m), there is invariably an increased risk of high frequency instability. It is aggravated by the combination of RF pickup in unshielded cables acting as aerials, and multiple complex reactances in the cable and loudspeakers. -
Page 83: Appendix A: Technical Specifications
user manual TA-880 APPENDIX A: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TA-880H TA-880HM TA-880LM Dimensions 1025 x 477 x 463mm 477 x 477 x 463mm 574 x 477 x 463 40.3” x 18.8” x 18.3” 18.8” x 18.8” x 18.3” 18.8” x 18.8” x 18.3” Net weight 59kg (130lbs) 28kg (61.6lbs) - Page 84 user manual TA-880 TA-880L TSW-218 Dimensions 795 x 477 x 574mm 574 x 1400 x 770 31.3” x 18.8” x 22.6” 22.6” x 55.1” x 30.3” Net weight 50kg (110lbs) 110kg (242lbs) Frequency range 45Hz – 250Hz 35Hz – 150Hz (±4dB) Power handling (rms) 1100 watts...
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Page 85: Appendix B: Warranty
This warranty does not affect any statutory rights of the purchaser. Should any fault develop with a component of your Turbosound system the faulty unit should be sent, in its original packaging, to the supplier or your local authorised Turbosound dealer with the shipping prepaid. - Page 86 TA-880 Turbosound Limited Star Road Partridge Green West Sussex RH13 8RY United Kingdom TA-880 user manual Page 86...
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