Tannoy has introduced the VLS Series passive column array loudspeakers offering a balance of performance and cost, when active beam-steering may neither be required nor affordable.
The VLS Series is the first Tannoy product to incorporate FAST (Focused Asymmetrical Shaping Technology), which delivers unique acoustic performance benefits. Central to this is its asymmetrical vertical dispersion, gently shaping the acoustic coverage towards the lower quadrant of the vertical axis. By the nature of a typical application, an “ideal” column loudspeaker should be biased in the vertical plane, toward the audience and away from reflective surfaces above (like ceilings) which are detrimental to intelligibility.
FAST also facilitates quicker, easier installation with less need for tilting or specific concern for optimal mounting height. Mounting is handled via supplied wall brackets.
Tannoy has packaged this performance in a slender and narrow profile, aesthetically refined, powder-coated aluminum chassis with curvilinear aluminum grille. Each model is available in either black or white as standard, with custom RAL finishes available at additional cost and lead-time.
Three models are available – VLS 7 (7 × 3.5-inch LF) designed for speech-only applications, VLS 15 (7 × 3.5-inch LF with 8 × 1-inch HF) and VLS 30 (14 × 3.5-inch LF and 16 × 1-inch HF), both of which are designed for more demanding full-range applications as well as speech.
All are IP64 rated for dust and water ingress and are salt spray and UV resistant as well as subject to rigorous high/low operational temperature and humidity testing.
Specification is aided by the addition of an exclusive Tannoy edition of EASE Focus v2.0 software, allowing systems to be designed with predictable results, along with the ability to specify VLS Series in conjunction with Tannoy’s existing column loudspeakers – including I Series and QFlex.
