User manual CARVIN TCS

[. . . ] All TCS loudspeakers are designed around 13 ply Baltic birch enclosures that are engineered to a rated 1000 lbs. Each enclosure incorporates 12 to 16 fly points to create any array cluster desired. TCS enclosures feature 26 ply Baltic birch baffles (except TCS115M and TCS210) to eliminate cabinet resonance and increase overall efficiency. All enclosures include internal bracing for structural stability and support. For your records, you may wish to record the following information. [. . . ] XXX000 MADE IN THE USA USA + Power Amp + ­ OUTPUT LF Amplifier OUTPUT ­ NOTE: Speakon jacks are wired in parallel in Full Range mode and in Bi Amp mode. HF Amplifier + OUTPUT ­ TYPICAL LOUDSPEAKER IMPEDANCE CONFIGURATIONS Individual speaker or speaker cabinet wiring examples for total impedance. 8 TOTAL IMPEDANCE SERIES CONNECTION 16 TOTAL IMPEDANCE PARALLEL CONNECTION 4 TOTAL IMPEDANCE SERIES/PARALLEL CONNECTION 8 TOTAL IMPEDANCE + 8 + + 8 16 + 8 4 + + 8 + 8 + 8 + + 8 8 + 8 + 8 + 8 Solder tinned wires 1/4" Strip cable insulation back 1/2" 2+ 211+ Speakon Connector · Slip "Securing Hub" then "Cable Clamp" over cable before attaching wires. Bi amp mode · Solder wires in contacts or use hex screws provided. Twist-lock Housing SPEAKON Contact Insert Cable Clamp Securing Hub CHOOSING THE CORRECT POWER AMPLIFIER CAUTION: It is important to select the proper wattage power amplifier. For optimum performance you need to have enough power from your amplifier . Great care should be taken to not exceed the published power ratings of the loudspeakers. Damage that occurs from overpowering voids the manufacturers warranty. External limiting can be used to avoid this. The first thing to consider when selecting a power amplifier is how loud the system needs to be. This should be determined by the maximum output ratings of the loudspeaker or number of loudspeakers, not by amplifier power. A loudspeaker who's capability exceeds the needs of the system will always perform well, where as a loudspeaker who's capability does not meet the needs of the system will likely be pushed beyond it's capabilities resulting in distortion which may cause failure. Based on these considerations, the choice of power amplifier size should be based on the power rating or just under the power rating of the loudspeaker. CAUTION: If you choose an amplifier under the power rating of the loudspeaker take care not to drive the power amplifier into clipping for extended periods of time as this will permanently damage the loudspeakers again voiding the manufacturers warranty. HI FREQUENCY DRIVERS The TCS115 & TCS215 use Carvin's TCS3000 high frequency driver. magnet, 4" precision wound ferrofluid cooled voice coil, titanium diaphram and surround and a 2" throat exit. This massive driver delivers smooth mids and pristine highs at an incredible 350 W power rating. The TCS115M & TCS210 use Carvin's HF1100 high frequency driver. motor structure, 2" precision wound voice coil, titanium diaphram and a 1" throat exit. This driver delivers crystal clear vocals and sweet highs at a 100 W power rating. LOW FREQUENCY DRIVERS The TCS115, TCS215, TCS215W and the TCS218 all use a special type of heatsinked driver. These drivers incorporate the latest in speaker technology using a 4" precision wound voice coil cooled by a uniquely designed heatsink structure which allows these drivers to handle up to 1500 W each. The massive motor structure drives a very rigid kevlar impregnated paper cone to deliver thunderous lows. The TCS115M & TCS210 use Carvin's PS15C and PS10 drivers. Both drivers feature kapton voice coil formers, firm surrounds, and impregnated paper cones. Every one of the TCS series loudspeakers are tested to maximum power capacity before shipping to ensure they are free of defects and to guarantee 100% satisfaction. TCS SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION Freq. Sensitivity 1W/1M Power (EIA) Nominal Impedance Crossover Biamp switch Nominal Dispersion Crossover Frequency Mounting / Fly points Dimensions Height Width (front) Width (back) Depth Trap. Angle Grille Material TCS115 58 - 19k Hz 100 dB 1500 Watts 8 Yes 90° x 40° 850 Hz 16 TCS115M 65 - 15k Hz 101. 7 dB 600 Watts 8 Yes 60° x 40° 1k Hz 8 TCS210 70 0 - 15k Hz 102 dB 600 Watts 4 Yes 60° x 40° 1k Hz 12 TCS215 48 - 19k Hz 101. 5 dB 3000 Watts 4 Yes 90° x 40° 850 Hz 12 TCS215W 40 - 1k Hz 99. 7 dB 3000 Watts 4 No N/A 700 Hz 12 TCS218 30 - 800 Hz 101 dB 3000 Watts 4 No N/A 500 Hz N/A 32" 20. 5" 7. 25" 18. 75" 12. 5° 14 Ga. Steel 119 lbs. 17" 29. 25" 29. 25" 17" N/A 14 Ga. [. . . ] A description of the hardware is listed below: TH10 TH10 TH15 TH50 TH55 TH56 TH57 TH10-3/8-16 forged steel eyebolt with washer / WLL=1600 lbs. Cutaway view of TCS cabinet showing rigging points. TH58 TH50-TCS truss bar kit / WLL=2500 lbs. includes: (1) truss bar, (1) 1/2" x 3 3/4" eyebolt, (1) 1/2" washer, (1) 1/2" hex nut, (2) 3/8" x 3 3/4" eyebolts, (2) 3/8" washers, (2) 3/8" hex nuts. TH55-TCS truss bar connector kit 24° includes: (1) 24° truss bar connector, (2) 1/2" x 3 3/4" hex screws, (2) 1/2" washers, (2) 1/2" hex nuts. [. . . ]