Tannoy VLS 5 Passive Column Array Loudspeaker with 5 Mid Range Drivers

The VLS 5 is a 480-Watt passive column array loudspeaker ideally suited for challenging acoustic and architecturally sensitive spaces where speech reinforcement is required. Applications include airports, train stations, conference centers, houses of worship, stadium concourses, museums, theme parks and hotels. The vertically arrayed mid-range drivers provide high-intelligibility speech reproduction packaged in a slender and narrow profile, aesthetically refined, painted aluminum chassis that facilitates quick and easy installation, including ceiling mounting in long narrow corridors.

 

Features

• Passive column array loudspeaker for indoor and outdoor installation applications
• 120 Watts continuous, 480 Watts peak power
• 5 vertically arrayed 3.5″ full frequency drivers provide high intelligibility speech reproduction
• Can be used as a ceiling mounted device in long narrow corridors
• Specification and design aided by Ease Focus software
• Multiple transformer taps for 70 V and 100 V line systems or 12 Ohm direct input
• Low insertion loss 100 W line transformer with easily accessible tapping switch
• All components weather resistant to IP65 for outdoor use
• Architecturally styled aluminium enclosure with a semi matt black painted finish
• Corrosion resistant stainless steel perforated grille
• Included custom brackets allow quick and accurate installation

 

Specifications

Frequency response

150Hz – 12kHz; +/-3 dB
130Hz – 15kHz; -10 dB

Horizontal dispersion (-6 dB)

130 deg. H

Vertical dispersion (-6 dB)

45 deg.

Power handling (IEC)

120 W average, 240 W programme, 480 W peak

Recommended amplifier power

350 W at 8Ohms

System sensitivity

89 dB (1 m, Lo Z)

Sensitivity

75dB (4 M, through transformer)

Nominal impedance (Lo Z)

12Ohms

Maximum SPL

89 dB (4 M, through transformer)

Rated maximum SPL

110 dB average, 116 dB peak (1 m, Lo Z)

Crossover

Passive Network utilizing frequency shading

Directivity factor (Q)

7.2 averaged, 1kHz to 10kHz

Directivity index (DI)

8.6 averaged, 1kHz to 10kHz

Components

5 x 3.5″ (89mm) fullrange drivers

Transformer taps

70 V: 100 W (50 Ohms) / 50 W (100 Ohms) / 25 W (200 Ohms) / 12.5 W (400 Ohms) / off & low impedance operation
100 V: 100 W (100 Ohms) / 50 W (200 Ohms) / 25 W (400 Ohms) / off & low impedance operation
(Via rotary switch) (Rated noise power and impedance)

Coverage angles

500Hz: 360 deg. H x 106 deg. V
1kHz: 220 deg. H x 60 deg. V
2kHz: 150 deg. H x 46 deg. V
4kHz: 170 deg. H x 30 deg. V

Connectors

Barrier strip

Wiring

Terminal 1+ / 2- (input); 3- / 4+ (link)

Construction

Aluminum extrusion

Finish

RAL 9004 (black)

Grille

Powder coated perforated steel

Dimensions (HxWxD)

23.6 x 4.8 x 5.8″ (59.94 x 12.19 x 14.73cm)

Weight

18.1 lbs (8.21kg)