Tannoy An Lab.Gruppen Collaborate On New VX Series
Tannoy has unveiled their most significant new product range in several years, in the form of VX Series.
The VX Series includes a number of advances in Tannoy’s core offering to the pro sound reinforcement market as well as marking the dawn of a ground-breaking collaboration with Lab.gruppen on the self-powered ‘VXP’ versions – the first product of its type to feature both Tannoy and Lab.gruppen technologies.
VX represents a major step forward from Tannoy’s V Series, which defined new standards in loudspeaker design when introduced to the market back in 2002 – quickly becoming an established favorite of contractors working in the installed sound market as well as proving to be an agile performer in the portable PA sector.
With an expanded range of enclosures and transducer compliments, the new VX Series combines next-generation Dual Concentric driver technology with smart, ergonomic, portable and install-friendly new cabinet designs, enhanced build quality, and carefully thought-out functionality. VX Series promises to give installers, systems designers and engineers that critical advantage.
In addition to an extensive passive range, the “X Factor” extends into self-powered loudspeakers with the aforementioned integration of Lab.gruppen amplification.
The product of tour-honed design experience, the world renowned manufacturer’s ultra-reliable amplifier platforms perfectly complement the acoustic excellence of Tannoy loudspeakers. The result is the all-new VXP Series: audible superiority in a self-powered box.
With 10 passive models in the range (9 of which are available in VXP self-powered form), each with the Tannoy’s acclaimed Dual Concentric point-source driver at their heart, VX delivers class-leading acoustic performance in an aesthetically refined and robust plywood enclosure.
Among the new driver compliments, are 12” and 15” models debuting Tannoy’s innovative Q-Centric Waveguide (QCW) delivering enhanced pattern control, as well as twin driver models for enhanced LF performance and versatility.
The brand new cabinet design features double-chamfered edges, with innovative new Integrip handles ergonomically integrated into all but the two smallest enclosures, making one-hand or two-handed lifting of even the largest models easy – ideal for portable PA applications.
Each cabinet benefits from a range of fixed-install and portable mounting points as well as road-ready powder-coated steel grille and flush inset termination panels on the rear of the passive devices (with both connector strip and NL4 speakON) and Lab.gruppen’s new IntelliDrive Energy-Efficient Amplifier (IDEEA) module in the case of VXP Series.
The perfectly matched Lab.gruppen IDEEA modules are designed to handle the demands of fixed installation audio, with the inherent extended duty cycles of around-the-clock operation and very high performance demands, while offering the durability, unmatched power output and clarity required by portable applications.
To ensure a long and trouble-free service life, IDEEA modules incorporate extensive features to safeguard internal circuits and driver compliment.
At the heart of the IDEEA module is a patented Class D output stage capable of sustained high power levels with very low distortion – all with near 90% efficiency. A universal switching power supply accepts any mains voltage from 70 – 265V (+/- 10%) at 50Hz or 60Hz through the appropriate IEC cord.
The power control selector supports two operational modes. In Auto mode, the speaker turns on with signal present and turns off after 20 minutes of no input. (This complies with international energy saving standards, minimizing power consumption should the operator forget to turn off the speaker.) The manual control mode allows the speaker to be turned on and off as required. Also provided is a switchable 90 Hz high-pass filter for use when adding a subwoofer.
To ensure a long and trouble-free service life, the VXP Series’ amplifier package incorporates extensive features to safeguard internal circuits and driver compliment. Protection and warning circuits prevent damage or service interruptions due to excessive current, over-temperature. In addition, soft-start prevents tripped circuit breakers or blown mains fuses.
This precision engineered combination of electronics, transducer and cabinet acoustics gives system designers and audio technicians the sort of reliable class-leading performance in a self-powered loudspeaker that others can only aspire to.
All models are finished in highly durable scuff-resistant paint – available in black and white as standard, with matching grille assembly and mounting hardware. Custom specified RAL colours are available to perfectly match those aesthetically sensitive installations, while high-spec fully weatherised versions will also be available, for demanding outdoor applications.
An extensive range of mounting hardware flyware will be available, custom designed for VX Series and manufactured by K&M. All hardware has been tested and certified to guarantee greater than 10:1 safety ratio – ensuring peace of mind and security in the rating of the mounting hardware.
Thanks to the asymmetric cabinet profile of the larger VX (and VXP) enclosures, the 12” and 15” devices can be used as floor monitor wedges, oriented at a variety of angles to suit the performance parameters.
All devices have removable plate on underside to reveal pole mount option – making it a serious performer for situations such as portable House of Worship PA or live DJ performance monitoring.
VX Series and VXP Series will be available from late June.
