Tannoy Reveal 501a Technical Specifications

The original Tannoy Reveal Active near field monitor has become an iconic fixture in recording
studios across the world since its arrival in the mid-nineties, widely recognised as the product
that defined the category and has been the active monitor of choice for thousands of amateur
and professional recording, creative composition and postproduction facilities worldwide.
Building upon this world-class reputation, the all new Tannoy Reveal Active series represents
the latest evolution of Tannoy's high resolution active reference monitor technology.
Whether you're building a studio on a budget and don't want to compromise on sonic quality,
or you need an active monitor with a small footprint, the Reveal 501a offers the perfect solution.
Built to the same superior standard as the rest of the new Reveal range, the Reveal 501a packs
performance, accuracy and value into a compact enclosure. Priced competitively with the
entry-level recording setup in mind, the all new Reveal 501a delivers a wide bandwidth
performance that will impress even the most seasoned pro.
With the benefit of being active (self-powered), the Reveal 501a's perfectly matched integrated
amplifier ensures maximum efficiency from the 5" woofer and 1" soft dome tweeter and
removes any need for a separate power amp. Response has been optimised for quarter space
near field operation, such as on a meter bridge or on a table either side of your control surface,
while independent gain control is provided on the rear panel, along with HF trim control, to allow
fine tuning.
The low distortion 5" LF/MF driver voicing has been enhanced to deliver a natural and accurate
ultra-linear response in the low and midrange frequencies, while the wide bandwidth tweeter
extends the amplitude response beyond the 20kHz audibility threshold to 30kHz to improve the
phase response within the audible band. This preserves the harmonic structure of sounds and
the stability of the stereo image, ensuring stunningly accurate mix translation.
The rigid MDF cabinet construction provides stiffness and minimises colouration, while internal
bracing of the sides and rear against the back of the bass driver provides a rigid reactive mass
for the moving cone assembly; this ensures fast tight bass response and clear midrange. The
curved edged design of the front baffle helps eliminate diffraction, while the front-firing bass port
avoids the problem of exaggerated bass response as a result of boundary-coupling – a pitfall
inherent with rear-firing designs when positioned close to a wall. The new elliptical tweeter
waveguide has also been optimised to control high frequency directivity and minimise
diffraction, ensuring a wide and even sweet spot.
Both balanced XLR and unbalanced TRS jack inputs complete the versatile package, ensuring
the Tannoy Reveal501a is easily integrated into any home or project studio with the minimum
of fuss.
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Few if any manufacturers have the reputation and track
record of Tannoy in the professional studio monitor market.
Right from the emergence of the studio monitor itself as a
product in the early 1940's through the British invasion of the
'60's and every genre of music since then, Tannoy has been
helping track, mix and master the hits. You don't dominate a
segment for over 60 years by cutting corners.
You do it by staying true to your values; and letting others
chase the latest fad or cheapest option. Considering the
crucial role that monitors play in the production of audio
programming we believe that this is one place in your
signal chain where compromise is simply unacceptable.
• Integrated 60W total power amp unit
• 5" (130mm) LF/MF driver and 1" (25mm) soft dome
tweeter delivering wide frequency response of
64Hz – 30kHz
• Sculpted and rigid front baffle design to minimise diffraction
• Response has been optimised for quarter space near-field
operation, such as on a meter bridge or on a table either
side of your control surface
• Front firing reflex bass port to negate boundary-coupling
• Bass unit optimised to minimise asymmetry and to
linearise the suspension component
• Wideband tweeter design extending the amplitude re
sponse beyond 20kHz audibility to 30kHz to improve the
phase response from within the audible band.
• LED indicator shows power status
• + 1.5 / 0 / -1.5dB HF trim switch for custom room adjustment
• Rear mounted volume control for convenient Home Studio
and PC/MAC laptop/desktop use.
• Balanced XLR and unbalanced jack connectors
Reveal 501a // issue 1.00 // 07.01.10