VQNET 60 LIVE
VNET60L TANNOY VQ NET LIVE 60 – £4,500.00

The VQ NET 60 LIVE is a full range, three-way loudspeaker system designed for rental/hire applications which require very high output capability with class leading pattern control. Integrated with cutting edge digital signal processing, network control and dual channel Class D amplification, the VQ NET 60 LIVE is perfectly suited for use in arrays or singly in wide range of demanding situations.

Offering significant and tangible benefits over many existing solutions: sonic superiority, less boxes required, lower costs and full VNET implementation (allowing system setup and ongoing venue network control, incorporating real time diagnostics), VQ LIVE has the potential to be a true line array killer.

Each VQ NET 60 LIVE comes with ‘easy-lock’ wheel-board (‘dolly’) for easy transit on/off site as well as refined ergonomic handle grips. The cabinet design allows for side-by-side rigging and flying with the dedicated hardware (optional). Each unit also comes with protective transit covers.

With effective low frequency extension to 90Hz, a VQ LIVE system can be augmented with the perfectly matched VNET LIVE subwoofer enclosures for a true full-range live performance system.

Companies will be able to make substantial savings when purchasing VQ LIVE and could certainly purchase a new system on the proceeds from selling old equipment alone – perhaps a more pertinent and critical factor in the current climate than it has been in the past. With a continuous SPL of 138db (144db max), industry-leading coverage and pattern control not to mention a remarkable amount of rear rejection and an innovative wheeled dolly system for simple transit and venue setup.

VQ LIVE is in a class o f its own.

Features
Requiring no separate amp racks or DSP, very low power consumption, and far less warehouse and truck space than both conventional or line array systems, the VQ LIVE ticks all the right boxes whether you are a rental/hire company owner or an engineer. Typically, a ratio of around a third less VQ cabs required against other competitive systems is to be expected, and so full system price and power consumption is greatly reduced as well.

Companies will be able to make substantial savings when purchasing VQ LIVE and could certainly purchase a new system on the proceeds from selling old equipment alone – perhaps a more pertinent and critical factor in the current climate than it has been in the past. With a continuous SPL of 138db (144db max), industry-leading coverage and pattern control not to mention a remarkable amount of rear rejection and an innovative wheeled dolly system for simple transit and venue setup - VQ LIVE is in a class of its own.

• Road-ready
• Unrivalled Clarity
• True Constant Directivity
• Predictable SPL Coverage
• Excellent Phase Coherence
• Less boxes required, less cost
• Extremely high sensitivity, 138dB (144dB peak) sustained output
• Ergonomic cabinet design and dolly board for easy transitand rigging
• VNET™ implementation – real-time diagnostics andremote commissioning
• Protective travel covers included

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Network
Each VQ LIVE enclosure is fully VNET™ compliant. VNET™ supports free network topology so that the loudspeakers can be arranged in a daisy chain, linked in a star configuration or in any combination of both. Implementation of the network between nodes is via high quality rugged Neutrik Ethercon connectors, which are compatible with standard RJ45 plugs, and CAT5 cable. Each speaker has a unique address for auto-location on the network.

As each VNET™ loudspeaker controls its own DSP functions any unforeseen problem would be isolated to only that particular node and audio will still be delivered. Speakers are automatically identified on the network software set up screen with factory default names. The name can be edited to reflect their actual location on the network, with physical location confirmation by selecting the ‘Flash’ function to activate a blue flashing front mounted LED. The loudspeakers are fully calibrated at the factory, avoiding the need to input the correct speaker management settings or any dynamics at the point of install.

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Drive Units

The Driver
The VQ products utilize a unique drivertechnology to radiate a coherent single point source for superiordispersion control when coupled to our single horn. This advanceddesign aligns the acoustical centres of the transducers providing asingle coherent wavefront emanating from the throat. The driver usestwo concentric annular ring diaphragms. The larger of the two has a3.5” voice coil and reproduces frequencies from 400Hz to 7 kHz. Anothermajor advantage here is that there is no crossover anywhere near thevocal region ensuring the most natural and phase coherent reproductionat this critical area. The 2” HF diaphragm takes over at 7kHz to 22kHzby way of a passive or an active crossover. The external castingfeatures extensive heat-sinking ensuring good heat transfer for highpower handling and very low power compression.


Theuse of a Dual Concentric compression driver results in a wavefront atthe throat of the horn being perfectly coherent across its frequencyrange. The MF/HF transducer loads into a large & proprietarydesigned common horn. There is a huge advantage here in comparison toacoustic sources hitherto used with horns which consist of an HFcompression driver and a separate midrange compression driver, eachwith its own horn. Invariably there is interference between themidrange and high frequency at the crossover. This results in unevenoff axis performance, even if the HF horn is mounted in front of the MFhorn. This artefact is compounded even further if the sources aredisplaced on the front baffle – No Exceptions. We found that superiorsonic performance of the horn was achievable by using MDF instead offabricating in fibreglass, due to the inert nature of the structureproviding rigidity, and the particular nature of the materiel itselfbeing acoustically absorbent and not susceptible to resonance.

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VNET 218DR LIVE
VNET218L TANNOY VQ NET LIVE 218 – £4,000.00

VNET 215DR LIVE
VNET218L TANNOY VQ NET LIVE 215 – £4,000.00

This direct radiating dual 18” subwoofer cabinet is designed to partner Tannoy’s VQ LIVE full range touring loudspeakers, the VNET 218DR LIVE is perfect for applications where increased headroom is required for high definition sound reinforcement at low and ultra low frequencies. Extending the frequency response of the system down to 31Hz makes the VNET 218DR LIVE ideal for effects in live music performances in a multitude of environments including open-air, arena and theatres as well as large dance club and concert sound applications.

This subwoofer is capable of delivering deep and powerful bass at high sound pressure levels with extremely low distortion and power compression, while all the time maintaining a uniform frequency response throughout its dynamic range. The large port areas ensure minimal turbulence even at high output levels.

Features
This versatile, no compromise, all-purpose subwoofer is designed for the most demanding touring audio applications. The VNET 218DR LIVE provides exceptional output, high reliability and outstanding sonic performance providing low and VLF reproduction. With easy rigging and portability in mind the VNET 218DR LIVE is equipped with 16 x unobtrusive recessed carrying handles and 16 x 10mm flying inserts. The cabinet is fitted with 4 x nylon feet and 4 x pullback points and recessed points are provided on top for secure location of other cabinet feet for safe stacking. Each subwoofer cabinet also has 4 fixed wheel points on the rear (amp panel) side to allow for speedy transportation in and out of venues before being tipped forward into final stacking position.

The modular approach of amplifiers, processing, monitoring and drivers designed into each loudspeaker enables acoustic optimization for the speaker to perform as a unified whole. The intuitive VNET™ software, integrated processing, tuning control, performance diagnostics and protection produces an easy to deploy, exceptionally high performance networkable loudspeaker. System commissioning and ongoing network control, incorporating real time diagnostics of electronics and drive unit, are all managed by the exclusive VNET™ software package. Supplied with each unit, this intuitive Windows tool controls all critical install, commissioning and performance monitoring functions.

The VNET 218DR LIVE consists of twin 458mm (18.00”), high efficiency drive units producing 106dB/W, with a 100mm (4.00”) voice coil. The twin drivers are mounted in an immensely robust and heavily braced 500-litre cabinet, black which is constructed from 18mm (5/8”) multi-ply birch hardwood. This heavy-duty construction ensures it is able to survive the punishment that speaker systems are subjected to on the road and in touring environments, making them ideal for the rental sound market. Custom designed protective road covers are provided to offer a good degree of protection while in transit.

• 2 x 458mm (18.00”) bass units with 4" sandwich voice coil
• Triple aluminium demodulating rings for Ultra low distortion
• Double treated cone for water protection
• Deep, powerful bass performance
• VNET™ implementation – real-time diagnostic control
• High efficiency (>85%)
• Integrated castor wheels on back for easy transit
• Recessed foot locator points for stable stacking
• Rugged birch plywood construction
• Durable and protective covers for safe transit
• 16 x integral carrying handles for easy positioning
• Integral flying points

Specifications