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.
user manual TCS Compact series Contents TCS COMPACT SERIES......................................................................................................................................1 Contents ..........................................................................................................................................................2 Introduction............................................................................................................................................
user manual TCS Compact series 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.
user manual TCS Compact series 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. • Cabinets are constructed from high quality birch plywood; rebated, glued and screwed together for maximum strength and rigidity.
user manual TCS Compact series General Features for Two Way Enclosures • High-grade speaker components are matched with an internal passive crossover to ensure a seamless transition between the HF and LF drivers. • The crossover network incorporates a two-stage thermal overload protection system which prevents damage to the high frequency driver by reacting instantly to large transient peaks while still allowing wide dynamic range to be maintained.
user manual TCS Compact series Model Information TCS-081C The TCS-081C is a compact passive two-way loudspeaker designed for use in a wide range of fixed installations. It consists of an 8” reflex-loaded low frequency driver and a 1” high frequency compression driver on a 100°H x 60°V Converging Elliptical Waveguide™ in an optimally tuned trapezoidal enclosure constructed from 12mm (1/2”) birch plywood.
user manual TCS Compact series TCS-101C The TCS-101C is a compact passive two-way loudspeaker enclosure. It consists of a 10” reflex-loaded low frequency driver and a 1” high frequency compression driver on a rotatable 100°H x 60°V Converging Elliptical Waveguide™ 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 optional Turbosound WB-20 wall and CB-55 ceiling brackets.
user manual TCS Compact series TCS-121C The TCS-121C is a compact passive two-way loudspeaker enclosure designed for use in a wide variety of live sound and fixed installation applications that require professional sound quality. It consists of a 12” reflex-loaded low frequency driver and, a 1” high frequency compression driver on a 70°H x 40°V dispersion HF horn, in an optimally tuned trapezoidal cabinet constructed from 15mm (5/8”) birch plywood.
user manual TCS Compact series TCS-151C The TCS-151C is a passive two-way loudspeaker enclosure designed for use in a wide variety of fixed installation applications that require professional sound quality. It consists of a 15” reflex-loaded low frequency driver and a 1” high frequency compression driver on a 70°H x 40°V dispersion HF horn in an optimally tuned trapezoidal cabinet constructed from 15mm (5/8”) birch plywood.
user manual TCS Compact series 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. It consists of a single 15” reflex-loaded low frequency driver in an optimally tuned enclosure. The cabinet is constructed from 18mm (3/4”) birch plywood.
user manual TCS Compact series 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. It consists of a single 18” reflex-loaded low frequency driver in an optimally tuned enclosure. The cabinet is constructed from 18mm (3/4”) birch plywood.
user manual TCS Compact series 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. It consists of two 15” reflex-loaded low frequency drivers in an optimally tuned rectangular cabinet constructed from 18mm (3/4”) birch plywood.
user manual TCS Compact series 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. It consists of two 18” reflex-loaded low frequency drivers in an optimally tuned enclosure constructed from 18mm (3/4”) birch plywood.
user manual TCS Compact series System Considerations Choosing the best location When using any loudspeaker system certain room parameters will affect the resultant sound quality and coverage. For example, any boundary like a wall or floor will lift certain frequencies. If you are placing speakers in a corner, then a lift at the bass end is to be expected and it may sound rather ‘boomy’. This can be compensated for by moving the speaker or cutting low frequencies with an equaliser.
user manual TCS Compact series Calculating the sound pressure level at a known distance from the PA Sound intensity reduces rapidly as the distance from the source increases according to the inverse square law which, predicts that a doubling of distance will result in a reduction of ¼ the original, equal to a drop of 6dB, providing there are no reflections or reverberation. For every 3dB increase of speaker output you need a doubling of input power.
user manual TCS Compact series Amplifier Requirements Turbosound loudspeaker enclosures should be driven by high quality power amplifiers designed for true professional use. Such amplifiers will have balanced inputs, DC and RF fault protection, and well designed cooling systems for reliability. The ‘program’ power, listed in the loudspeaker’s technical specification, is the best guide to the size of amplifier required for general purpose applications.
user manual TCS Compact series System Configurations TCS Compact Series 2-way enclosures are passive loudspeaker systems. This means that they require only one amplifier channel for correct operation, the frequency splitting between the low frequency driver and the high frequency driver being accomplished by the internal passive crossover network in each enclosure.
user manual TCS Compact series System 2 – Stereo with bass units and Active Crossover MID/HI FROM MIXER L R LEFT EQ BASS LMS-D24 POWER AMPLIFIERS MID/HI RIGHT BASS 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.
user manual TCS Compact series Crossovers and Processors In order to correctly set up your sound system a selection of audio processing devices are necessary to divide the frequencies between the speakers, apply equalisation and limit the dynamic headroom.
user manual 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” rack unit.
user manual TCS Compact series LMS-D24/6 Quick Reference Set Up (LMS-D26 shown) The LMS-D24 and LMS-D26 are designed for quick setup and adjustment via an easy-touse menu structure accessed by front panel buttons and 3 rotary encoders. A high resolution backlit LCD display provides the user interface to the menu options and parameters being adjusted. Input Signal Indicators - three pairs of LED’s indicate signal present, +4dBu and input clip for both channels.
user manual 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. NB: Factory presets are indicated by a box symbol appearing after the Preset number. • Press the Recall Button again to activate the Preset. NB: Pressing any other button will cancel the operation.
user manual 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. If an unbalanced source is used, a connection should be made between the pin 3 ‘cold’ signal and the ground connection of the unbalanced source.
user manual 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.
user manual 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.
user manual 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. High cable resistance also lowers the damping factor of the amplifier which affects its ability to control loudspeaker cone movement.
user manual 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. All riggable products are fitted with metric internal fixings. It is expected that external parts such as eye nuts, flying bridles, scaffold clamps, safety chains etc.
user manual TCS Compact series Flying Single Enclosures Single enclosures may be flown using a variety of different methods: M10 eyebolts WB-55 wall bracket CB-55 ceiling bracket SB-101 swivel bracket (TCS-101C only) 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.
user manual TCS Compact series Flying Accessories EB-10 M10 x 18mm shoulder eyebolt Model TCS-151C TCS-121C TCS-101C TCS-081C Wall Bracket WB-55 WB-20 WB-20 WB-20 Ceiling Bracket CB-55 CB-55 CB-55 CB-55 Swivel Bracket OmniMount™ Internal Rigging Points SB-101 120 series 60 series 60 series 30 series (9) M10 (9) M10 (9) M10 (9) M10 (4) M8 for WB-55 (4) M8 for WB-20 (4) M8 for WB-20 (4) M8 for WB-20 or CB-55 brackets or CB-55 brackets or CB-55 brackets or CB-55 brackets (4) M
user manual 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. The recommended thread-locking compound is Loctite 222. The threaded rigging points used in TCS Compact Series enclosures are manufactured from zinc-plated mild steel.
user manual 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. Removal of the low frequency driver(s) The perforated steel loudspeaker grille (1) is held in place under tension only, fitting into slots at either side of the baffle.
user manual 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. Lay the cabinet on its back and, using two small screwdrivers inserted through the mesh of the grille, firmly pull the grille away from the slot at one side of the baffle until it is free. Set the grille aside for later re-assembly.
user manual TCS Compact series 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. Although we cannot replace the role of an acoustical consultant, we can provide a good indication of system performance to back up the proposal.
user manual TCS Compact series EASERA is used for evaluating and measuring the transmission properties of both spaces and electrical equipment. EASE FOCUS is a free 2D ‘aiming’ program that can be used for aligning speaker stacks and particularly arrays. It uses configuration files in ASCII format made using compiler software which have the extension .efo.
user manual TCS Compact series Technical Specifications Sub Bass Enclosures Model Dimensions HxWxD TCS-218C TCS-215C TCS-118C TCS-115C 1035x602x532mm 891x550x506mm 652x540x484mm 652x465x423mm 40.7”x23.7”x20.9” 35.1”x21.7”x19.9” 25.7”x21.3”x19.1” 25.7”x18.3”x16.7” Net weight 54.5kg(119.9lbs) 47kg (103.
user manual TCS Compact series 2-Way Enclosures Model TCS-151C TCS-121C TCS-101C TCS-081C 652x468x423mm 553x407x352mm 508x366x319mm 415x308x270mm 25.7”x18.4”x16.7” 21.8”x16”x13.9” 20”x14.4”x12.5” 16.3”x12.1”x10.6” Net Weight 25.5kg (56.1lbs) 19kg (41.8lbs) 16.5kg (36.3lbs) 12kg (26.
user manual TCS Compact series 70v/100v Line Transformer versions (Specifications as standard models accept for the following) Model TCS-151CT TCS-121CT TCS-101CT TCS-081CT 240, 120 and 60 120, 60 and 30 120, 60 and 30 60, 30 and 15 Frequency Response ±4dB 45Hz - 17kHz 60Hz - 17kHz 65Hz - 17kHz 75Hz - 17kHz Net Weight 28kg (61.6lbs) 20.5kg (45.1lbs) 18kg (39.6lbs) 13kg (28.
user manual TCS Compact series Spares List Model TCS-218C TCS-215C TCS-118C TCS-115C TCS-151C TCS-121C TCS-101C TCS-081C LF Driver Complete LS-1811 LS-1523 LS-1811 LS-1514 LS-1521 LS-1219 LS-1023 LS-8010 Re-cone Kit RC-1811 RC-1523 RC-1811 RC-1514 RC-1521 RC-1219 RC-1023 RC-8010 1” (25mm) HF Compression Driver CD-111 HF Diaphragm RD-111 Passive Crossover Network tcs compact manual page 38 TXD- TXD- TXD- TXD- TCS- TCS- TCS- TCS- 151-PX- 121-PX- 101-PX- 081-PX- A
user manual TCS Compact series Warranty Limited Warranty This Turbosound loudspeaker product is warranted to the original end-user purchaser and all subsequent owners for a period of two (2) years from the original date of purchase. Warranty Coverage Warranty coverage includes defects in materials and workmanship.
user manual 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. Limitation of implied warranties All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the length of this warranty.
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