Turbosound TCS-B15A(DP), TCS-1561/74(DP) Amplifier considerations, Self-powered loudspeakers

Quick Start Guide

TCS series

Amplifier considerations

TCS series speaker enclosures should be driven by high quality power amplifiers designed for true professional use. Amplifiers should be capable of delivering long term broadband power equal to the loudspeaker’s program power rating at its stated nominal impedance. The use of under-powered amplifiers must be avoided as heavily clipped signals can cause permanent loudspeaker damage.

Model	TCS-61/106	TCS-122/XX	TCS-152/XX	TCS-1561/74	TCS-B15A	TCS-B15B	TCS-B218
Impedance	8	HF:8, LF:8	LF:8, HF:8	HF:16, MF:16, LF:8	8	8	4
				Passive:12
Amplifier	350w	HF:200w	HF:200w	HF:100w	1000w	1000w	2400w
power		LF:1000w	LF:1000w	MF:200w
				LF:1000w

System controllers with bi-amplified and tri-amped systems

These systems must be used with Turbosound LMS-D24 or LMS-D26 controllers, since these provide vital operating and system security features. If you do not have a controller, DO NOT USE the loudspeaker without one; please contact your Turbosound dealer for further details.

Turbosound LMS-D2X controllers provide factory presets for all TCS systems, as well as additional user program slots.

1.Power up the controller(s) and associated power amplifiers.

2.Press RECALL to select the appropriate program from the preset menu using the ‘A’ ROTARY ENCODER.

3.Press RECALL again to accept the preset. The controller will un-mute and is then ready for use.

Self-powered loudspeakers

Powered TCS loudspeakers feature very efficient integrated Class D amplifiers and control electronics modules, providing a completely self-contained professional sound system. The XLR inputs and outputs are electronically balanced and are wired pin 2 hot, pin 3 cold, pin 1 ground. Amplifiers will operate over a range of mains input voltages from 100V to 240V AC without adjustment.

Connect the mains power using the supplied Powercon mains connector.

Connect the signal input from a professional mixing console to the female XLR input, and link out to additional powered loudspeakers from the male XLR output if required

1.Power up the loudspeaker. After a short self-test routine the loudspeaker will un-mute; it is now ready for use.

Networking capability

TCS systems are designed to offer control and monitoring of system parameters over a BvNet network in real time using a PC and TurboDrive™ software. LMS-D2X controllers are equipped with network cards and are pre-configured with factory programs for all TCS series models. Self-powered TCS loudspeakers have built-in network functionality on RJ45 connectors.

Download the TurboDrive™ software from the supplied CD or from http://www.turbosound.com and follow the installation instructions.

Install the drivers. If connecting via RS232 there is no need to install drivers. If connecting via USB install the USB drivers which can be found on the CD that came with your Linea Research USB interface.

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