Tannoy iQ 10C, User Manual

Page 1: ...iQ SERIES USER MANUAL iQ 10 iQ 10P iQ 10C AND iQ 10PC MODELS ...

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Page 3: ...ension General Safety Advice Skeletal Flying SECUR ET VPC Pole Clamp SECUR ET VEB Eyebolt Suspension Truss 10 Performance Data 11 Technical Specifications 12 System Configuration OEM Controllers Bi amp System Parameters iQ 10 iQ 10C Passive System Parameters iQ 10P iQ 10PC 13 Recommended Service Parts Accessories 14 Warranty 15 Declaration of Conformity ...

Page 4: ...e where they can be flown together using additional hardware for flying The iQ10 comes in 4 variants iQ 10 Skeletal iQ 10 Configured for Bi amp operation iQ 10P Skeletal iQ 10 with internal passive crossover iQ 10C iQ 10 Configured for Bi amp operation in plywood cabinet iQ 10PC iQ 10 with internal passive crossover in plywood cabinet 2 Unpacking Every Tannoy iQ10 is carefully tested and inspected...

Page 5: ...t its behaviour under low impedance load conditions A loudspeaker system is highly reactive and with transient signals it can require more current than the nominal impedance would indicate Generally a higher power amplifier running free of distortion will do less damage to the loudspeaker than a lower power amplifier continually clipping It is also worth remembering that a high powered amplifier r...

Page 6: ...requencies Arrays should be constructed so that the individual coverage patters of each loudspeaker combine with minimal overlap The design of the iQ 10C cabinet greatly simplifies the creation of effective arrays allowing seamless wide 120 degree horizontal coverage using two loudspeakers without the need for tedious experimentation By placing the iQ 10C cabinets as shown in the diagram below min...

Page 7: ...8 Dimensions IQ 10 iQ 10P 7 ...

Page 8: ...508 0 680 0 540 0 iQ 10C iQ 10PC 8 ...

Page 9: ...ed to be improper use Such use can be very dangerous as overloading modifying assembling in anyway other than that clearly stated in the manual or damaging Tannoy Professional hardware will compromise safety The component parts of any Tannoy Professional hardware device must only be assembled using the accessory kits supplied and in strict compliance with the user manual The use of other accessori...

Page 10: ...atch the profile of the iQ 18B sub bass cabinet If the iQ 10 is flown outdoors please note the unit should be positioned such that the Speakon connectors are facing downwards to avoid excess moisture leaking into the socket The following optional flying kit is available Skeletal Flying The iQ 10 skeletal enclosure include a yoke as standard The unit can be flown from a flying bar or relevant riggi...

Page 11: ...ll the VEB M10 eyebolts Then replace these counter sunk M10 screws with the VEB M10 eyebolts The kelping brackets on the rear of the cabinet should only be used for tilting the loudspeaker to the desired angle Important It is imperative for safety reasons that two eyebolts linked to two independently fixed straps are used per cabinet Never attempt to use formed eyebolts i e formed from a steel rod...

Page 12: ...oles that travel from front to back across the top of the array allowing manipulation of the center of gravity of the cluster to achieve down tilt without a pull strap Features Optimized fixed splay angle Adjustable tilt Fast multiple enclosure rigging system Economical Low profile clean looking array iQ Suspension Truss The iQ Suspension Truss is a semi custom product line that is built to order ...

Page 13: ...Typical Suspension Truss applications 2 x iQ 10C 13 2 x iQ 10C 2 x iQ 18B ...

Page 14: ...10 Performance Data FREQUENCY RESPONSE iQ 10 Unprocessed Anechoic Frequency Response 1 watt 1 metre on axis FREQUENCY RESPONSE Midrange iQ 10 System Frequency Response with system controller 1m on axis ...

Page 15: ...FREQUENCY RESPONSE High Frequency iQ 10 INPUT IMPEDANCE Midrange iQ 10 ...

Page 16: ...INPUT IMPEDANCE High Frequency iQ 10 FREQUENCY RESPONSE Passive iQ 10P System Frequency Response 1m on axis iQ 10P 16 ...

Page 17: ...omprehensive range of measurements including off axis frequency response curves octave third octave polar diagrams single two cabinet arrays and beamwidth plots as well as Ease data can be downloaded from http www tannoy com 17 ...

Page 18: ...ons iQ10C Weight iQ10 17kg 37 5lb Weight iQ10C Shipping Dimensions iQ10 600mm H 680mm W 540mm D Shipping Dimensions iQ10C Shipping Weight iQ10 22kg 48 5lb Shipping Weight iQ10C Options Passive X over Version iQ 10P iQ 10PC NOTES 1 Average over stated bandwidth Measured at 1m on axis 2 Long term power handling capacity as defined in EIA standard RS 426A 3 Unweighted pink noise input measured at 1m ...

Page 19: ...ighs so they are more likely to cause the power amplifier to clip In a Biamp driven system a smaller amp can handle high frequencies LF amp clipping is less of a factor and less overall amplifier capacity is needed due to the efficiency improvement in the absence of a passive crossover Bi amp System Parameters iQ 10 iQ 10C Parameter Unit Name Mid Section High Section Gain dB 0 0 Delay ms 3 669 3 5...

Page 20: ...meters in the table below for optimised performance Parameter Unit Name Gain dB User definable Delay ms 3 58 Polarity Positive HPF Freq Hz 180 Slope dB oct 24 Filter Shape Linkwitz Riley LPF Freq Hz Thru Slope dB oct NA Filter Shape NA Freq Hz 2000 Level dB 4 Type Parametric PEQ 1 Q Bandwidth 0 8 1 25 ÄNote Apply only when an iQ 10 is stacked directly on top of an iQ 18 Sub bass Otherwise only app...

Page 21: ...date of manufacture subject to the absence of misuse overload or accidental damage Claims will not be considered is the serial number has been altered or removed A Tannoy Professional dealer or service agent should only carry out work under warranty This warranty in no way affects your statutory rights For further information please contact your dealer or distributor in your country If you cannot ...

Page 22: ...ther apparatus to operate as intended and the apparatus has an adequate level of intrinsic immunity to electromagnetic disturbance to enable operation as specified and intended This Equipment conforms to the requirements of the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC amended by 92 31 EEC and 93 68 EEC and the requirements of the low voltage directive 73 23 EEC amended by 93 68 EEC Details of the Apparatus Tannoy...

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Page 24: ...45 1158 E inquiries tannoyna com anfragen tannoy com Tannoy France T 00 33 0 1 7036 7473 E ventes tannoy com Tannoy adopts a policy of continuous improvement and product specification is subject to change REVISION DATE 14 FEB 08 6481 0355 C M Y CM MY CY CMY K Tannoy Deutschland T 00 49 180 1111 881 E ...