Unpacking, Connectors / Cabling, Crossovers

Unpacking

Each Tannoy VX Series loudspeaker is carefully tested and inspected prior to shipment. After unpacking, please check for any exterior physical damage, and save the carton and any relevant packaging materials in case the loudspeaker again requires packing and shipping. In the event that damage has been sustained in transit notify your dealer and the shipping carrier immediately.

Connectors / Cabling

On VX Series loudspeakers, connector types available vary by model, as detailed below:

VX 5.2, VX 6, VX 8

Inputs on 1 x speakON 4-pole, 1x binding post pair. Binding posts are connected in parallel to speakON 1+ and 1-. Not bi-amp capable.

VX 8.2, VX 12

Inputs on 2 x speakON 4-pole and 2 x barrier strip terminals. Both barrier strip terminal pairs are connected in parallel to speakON poles 1+ and 1-. Not bi-amp capable.

VX 12HP, VX 12Q, VX 12.2Q, VX 15HP, VX 15Q

Inputs on 2 x speakON 4-pole and 2x barrier strip terminal pair. Both barrier strip terminal pairs are connected in parallel to speakON poles 1+ and 1- when configured for full-range operation. Bi-amp configuration may be implemented using speakON connectors only. (See additional information following.)

Binding post terminals are capable of accepting cables with a conductor of up to 6 mm sq CSA (AWG 10). Red is positive and black is negative. Barrier strips accept wire up to 4 mm sq CSA (AWG 12). Barrier strip polarity is as indicated.

The speakON connectors will accept wire up to 4 mm sq CSA (AWG 12) with an outside diameter of up to 15 mm and a current rating of 30 A. When so equipped, the pins of the two speakON sockets identified input/ output on the rear of the input panel are paralleled within the enclosure. Tannoy have adopted the conventional wiring standard for the VX Series product: pin 1+ is positive pin 1- is negative. For a worldwide list of Neutrik distributors see www.neutrik.com.

Crossovers

VX Series loudspeakers are supplied as standard for passive operation via the internal crossover network. If higher peak outputs and additional low frequency output is required, then the VX Series can be used in conjunction with the Tannoy SC1 digital controller. Each input on the network enabled VNET SC1 has gain control and 4 bands of parametric EQ with bands 1 and 4 offering settings for LF and HF shelving response. The unique routing engine will allow any input to be sent to any output. Various filter types are available on all outputs which can be configured as 2-, 3- or 4-way crossovers. All output channels feature an independent speaker alignment delay (200 ms per channel) and a 4-band parametric EQ for speaker management. Four high performance limiters are also available.