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Tannoy PowerV15 500W active speaker (£ each) £1,239.99
Description
For exceptionally high SPL applications, the POWERV15 combines Tannoy’s PowerDual™, point source, constant directivity drive unit with a sophisticated amplifier package integrated within the speaker cabinet. This delivers extended frequency response with high sound pressure levels, outstanding clarity, crystal clear intelligibility, definition and detail. A system optimised for use where such higher output output levels are required for live sound reinforcement, high quality public address or large scale music reinforcement installations.
Efficiency and performance are clearly top of the list of advantages offered by these powered loudspeakers. By eliminating speaker cables and tailoring the signal processing and amplifiers to the combined driver / enclosure system response, the POWERV15 offers increased output and reduced distortion for each watt expended. The actual installation process is simplified, as there is no need for heavy external amplifier racks, and setup is faster because fewer components need to be connected and commissioned.
A immensely powerful package of high output and intelligibility provides the solution for high quality music and speech reproduction, this versatile loudspeaker also has, due to effective acoustic matching to the other POWERV Series models, a wide range of applications in larger installations, including nightclub infill, theme bars, performing arts centres, high quality public address, theme parks, leisure venues, audio visual, houses of worship and ‘dry hire’ rental.
R.R.P. £1,526.33
Our Price: £1,239.99 Inc VAT
Technical Specifications
- Drive Unit
- The 380mm (15.00”) point source, constant directivity PowerDual™ uses larger high frequency and mid bass magnet assemblies and voice coils to increase efficiency, power handling and output SPL. This is on top of all the features of the standard Tannoy Dual Concentric™ transducers, the reinforced paper mid bass cone and double rolled cambric surround for high sensitivity, as well as the dual magnet assembly and Tulip WaveGuide™ for the high frequency unit.
- Being coincidentally aligned to a point source ensures the high frequency and mid bass sections deliver a smooth, uniform frequency response of 58Hz - 30kHz (-10dB) over a wide coverage area; unachievable with discrete two-way designs in the vertical plane, as massive cancellations appear off axis at the crossover frequency. The 75° conical dispersion of the PowerDual™ allows either vertical or horizontal mounting without compromising sound quality.
- A immensely powerful package of high output and intelligibility provides the solution for high quality music and speech reproduction, this versatile loudspeaker also has, due to effective acoustic matching to the other POWERV Series models, a wide range of applications in larger installations, including nightclub infill, theme bars, performing arts centres, high quality public address, theme parks, leisure venues, audio visual, houses of worship and ‘dry hire’ rental.
- System Type Full Range - Vented
- Frequency Response (-3dB) (1) 60Hz - 23kHz
- Full Range Mode
- Frequency Range (-10dB) (1) 47Hz - 26kHz
- Full Range Mode
- Frequency Response (-3dB) (1) 100Hz - 23kHz
- High Pass Mode
- Frequency Range (-10dB) (1) 80Hz - 26kHz
- High Pass Mode
- Rated Maximum SPL (2) Average: 126dB
- Peak: 132dB
- Dispersion (-6dB) 75 degrees conical
- Driver Complement 380mm (15.00”) PowerDual™
- Crossover Passive 1.4kHz
- Directivity Factor (Q) 7.8 averaged 1kHz to 10kHz
- Directivity Index (DI) 8.9 averaged 1kHz to 10kHz
- Distortion 10% Full Power (17.9V)
- 2nd Harmonic
- 250Hz: 1.00%
- 1kHz: 1.40%
- 10kHz: 3.98%
- 3rd Harmonic
- 250Hz: 0.50%
- 1kHz: 1.00%
- 10kHz: 1.78%
- 1% Full Power (5.7V)
- 2nd Harmonic
- 250Hz: 0.32%
- 1kHz: 0.45%
- 10kHz: 3.16%
- 3rd Harmonic
- 250Hz: 0.45%
- 1kHz: 0.79%
- 10kHz: 0.31%
- Construction
- Enclosure 62 litre vented and internally braced 15mm (0.62”) birch plywood enclosure
- 15mm (0.62”) MDF front baffle
- Finish Textured black or white paint with custom colours on request
- Powder coated steel grille with reticulated foam behind
- Connectors 1 x female XLR (input)
- 1 male XLR (link)
- 1 x Neutrik Powercon
- Controls & Indicators Level control
- Power LED (blue)
- Signal LED (green)
- Limit LED (red)
- Full range / high pass switch (110Hz)
- Power switch
- Fittings 8 x M10 flying inserts
- 8 x M10 yoke bracket inserts
- 3 x recessed carrying handles
- (2 side & 1 rear)
- Blanking plate for optional VTH pole mount
- Dimensions (HxWxD) 590 x 450 x 420mm
- (23.23 x 17.72 x 16.54”)
- Weight 35kg
- (77lbs)
- Electronics
- Maximum signal input for clip Input attenuator at minimum: +18dBu
- Input attenuator at maximum: +5dBu
- Output noise -105dB unweighted, referenced to maximum output (22kHz bandwidth)
- Efficiency >90% typically
- Damping Factor 400 ref 8 hms
- Distortion <0.05% @ 1kHz -3dB output (22kHz bandwidth)
- Input Impedance 5.6kOhms unbalanced
- 11.2kOhms balanced
- Protection systems
- Over Current Excessive over current causes shutdown
- Temperature Limiters applied
- Brownout Automatic protection & recovery
- Mains Inrush current limiting
- Indicators 1x Limit LED
- 1x Signal LED
- 1x Power LED
- Number of channels One
- System Type Class D
- PSU Specifications
- Input Connector Locking Neutrik Powercon
- Voltage Selection Automatic (115 / 230V, 45 - 65Hz)
- Type High current, high frequency switch mode
- Efficiency >90% typical
- Input voltage 100v / 115v / 230v nominal
- +/-10%
- Mains fuse External
- Fuse type T10AT
- Other features Automatic soft start
Features
- Delivering impressive levels of accuracy and performance, the POWERV15 is equipped with a highly efficient, flexible and reliable Class D power amplifier incorporating a switching power supply. The amplifier section and power supply were developed simultaneously and therefore optimally matched to minimise noise and enhance stability. The power module combines light, efficient and cool-running amplification, comprehensive driver protection and equalisation into a single compact unit. Clean, undistorted sound is delivered, even when driven at very high power levels. No cooling fans are required so the system runs quietly and is not prone to internal dust contamination.
- The POWERV15 capitalises on the integrated design concept as every component part and their interaction is fully optimised. All signal processing functions have been precisely tailored; crossover frequencies and slopes, EQ, phase corrections and limiting.
- LED’s on the rear panel indicate signal presence, signal activity, and power. Signal input and audio link are via XLR, while the mains connector is a Neutrik locking Powercon type.
- A switch on the rear panel of the full range models allows selection between Full Range or High Pass modes, with High Pass allowing a speaker to be mounted in close proximity to a boundary or simply to increase headroom. High pass mode also enables a simple top box and subwoofer combination to be created without the need for an external crossover. Two low pass setting options on the subwoofer amplifiers fully optimise integration with the full range units.
- Available in black or white, the asymmetric cabinet profile is flexible and discreet in either fixed installations or on the road. Used as a low profile stage monitor, the conical coverage pattern gives the performer greater freedom of movement off axis than allowed by conventional horn loaded designs.

