Tannoy B950 manual

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    B950 USER MANUAL[...]

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    CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. Unpacking 3. Connectors/Cabling 4. Polarity Checking 5. Amplification & Power Handling 6. Crossovers 7. Equalisation 8. Positioning 9. Dimensions 10. Performance Data 11. Technical Specifications 12. Recommended Service Parts & Accessories 13. Warranty 14. Declaration of Conformity[...]

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    1. Introduction The Tannoy B950 is a dedicated subwoofer designed for high definition sound reinforcement at low and ultra-low frequencies. It will extend the power bandwidth of SuperDual sound reinforcement systems to below 30 Hz, making it ideal for effects in club, theatre and concert sound reinforcement. Where ultra-low frequency enhancement is[...]

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    For a worldwide list of distributors, please contact Neutrik directly: - N EUTRIK AG: +41 7529666 Cable choice consists mainly of selecting the correct cross sectional area in relation to the cable length and the load impedance. A small cross sectional area would increase the cables series resistance, inducing power loss and response variations (da[...]

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    5. Amplification & Power Handling As with all professional loudspeaker systems, the power handling is a function of voice coil thermal capacity. Care should be taken to avoid running the amplifier into clip (clipping is the end result of overdriving any amplifier). Damage to the loudspeaker will be sustained if the amplifier is driven into clip[...]

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    8. Positioning When a bass loudspeaker is used in an environment with boundary surfaces, its placement affects its frequency response. When such effects are properly understood, they can be used to great effect in producing the desired sound quality without the aid of additional amplification. Consider fig (a) in the diagram below, here we see a lo[...]

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    9. Dimensions B950 160.0 450.0 125.0 145.0 2 HANDLES BOTH ENDS 576.0 650.0 1110.0[...]

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    10. Performance Data[...]

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    11. Technical Specifications Frequency response (1) +/- 3dB 28Hz -240 Hz Recommended Amplifier Power 800 - 2000 watt / 4 ohm Power Handling Average(2) Programme Peak (10ms) 600 watt 1200 watt 2400 watt Sensitivity (1) 2.83 volt @ 1m 101 dB Maximum SPL (3) RMS Peak @ 1m 129 dB 135 dB Impedance Nominal 4 ohm Minimum 3.9 ohm Distortion 0.1 Full Power [...]

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    12. B950 Service Parts & Accessories Part Number Description 7900 0390 Driver Kit - 4501 7900 0497 Recone Kit - 4501 7900 0442 Paint - Touch up Black-Grey 7900 0400 Padded protective transit cover 8000 0717 TannoyTX3 Active Syst em Controller/2-way Stereo Crossover UK 220/240V 8000 0718 TannoyTX3 Active System Controller/2-way Stereo Crossover [...]

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    Declaration of Conformity The following apparatus is/are manufactured in the United Kingdom by Tannoy Ltd of Rosehall Industrial estate, Coatbridge, Scotland, ML5 4TF and conform(s) to the protection requirements of the European Electromagnetic Compatibility Standards and Directives relevant to Domestic Electrical Equipment. The apparatus is design[...]

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    Tannoy Loudspeakers are manufactured in Great Britain by : Tannoy Ltd, Rosehall Industrial Estate, Coatbridge, Strathclyde, ML5 4TF, SCOTLAND Telephone: +44 (0)1236 420199 Fax: +44 (0)1236 428230 Internet:http://www.tannoy.com TGI/Tannoy, 300 Gage Avenue, Kitchener, Ontario, CANADA, N2M 2C8 Telephone: (519) 745 1158 Fax: (519) 745 2364 Tannoy Neder[...]