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iQ SERIES
USER MANUAL
iQ 10, iQ 10P, iQ 10C AND
iQ 10PC MODELS
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CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. Unpacking 3. Connectors/Cabling 4. Amplification & Power Handling 5. Operation 6. Equalisation 7. Arraying 8. Dimensions 9. Rigging & Suspension 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 (
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1. Introduction Thank You for purchasing Tannoy PowerDual™ iQ 10. The iQ 10 has been designed for live and fixed installation music and speech sound reinforcement applications. They are specifically designed for use in venues, theatres, arenas and distributed systems in stadiums. The iQ 10 can be used both indoors and out due to its durable “skeletonised” plastic weatherproof enclosure. The iQ 10 utilises a point source 10” PowerDual™ driver utilising the unique Funktion One Research
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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 (damping factor). Connectors should be wired with a minimum of 2.5 sq. mm (12 gauge) cable. This will be perfectly satisfactory under normal conditions. In the case of very long cable runs the wire size should exceed this, refer to the following
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6. Equalisation Over equalisation can reduce system headroom, and introduce phase distortion resulting in greater problems than cures. If equalisation is required then it should be applied gently and smoothly. Violent equalisation will be detrimental to the overall sound quality. 7. Arraying Comb filtering is a phenomenon, which cannot be cured by equalisation. Small alterations to loudspeaker positions can have the effect of minimising problematic combing frequencies. Arrays shoul
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8. Dimensions IQ 10 & iQ 10P 7
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iQ 10C & iQ 10PC 540.0 680.0 508.0 8
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9. Rigging & Suspension General Safety Advice ! ! The Tannoy Professional hardware covered in this guide has been designed to offer quick, simple, cost effective and secure solutions for mounting specific Tannoy Professional loudspeakers. This hardware has been designed and manufactured with a high safety load factor for its specific role. To ensure the safest possible use of the hardware covered in this guide, it must be assembled in strict accordance with the instructions specifi
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The iQ 10 & iQ 10P is supplied as a ‘skeletal’ design loudspeaker, which can be used both indoors and out due to it’s weatherproof exterior. As it is compact and lightweight, it can easily be flown into tight corners and small spaces. The iQ 10C & iQ 10PC are built into plywood cabinets that match 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 mo
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SECUR – ET VPC Pole Clamp The VPC pole clamp can be used along with the iQ10 yoke bracket to suspend the loudspeaker from an overhead bar, truss or suitable structure. Only the parts supplied should be used to secure the VPC to the yoke bracket. The following items are included with each VPC:- Description Quantity VPC Pole Clamp 1 M10 Washer 1 M10 x 50mm Screw 1 M10 Nyloc Nut (Black) 1 SECUR ET – VEB Eyebolt The Tan
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™ SINGLE iQ SUSPENSION TRUSS (By ATM ) The iQ suspension truss is an economical solution to suspending a single purpose loudspeaker array from two or three fixed structural attachment points. The iQ Suspension Truss is designed to hold the loudspeakers at the optimum splay angle to optimize cluster performance. Most Suspension Trusses are equipped with two suspension rails with multiple attachment holes that travel from front to back across the top of the array, allowing manipulation o
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Typical Suspension Truss applications – 2xiQ10C 2 x iQ 10C & 2 x iQ 18B 13
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10. Performance Data FREQUENCY RESPONSE (iQ 10) Unprocessed Anechoic Frequency Response, 1 watt @ 1 metre on axis System Frequency Response (with system controller) @ 1m on axis FREQUENCY RESPONSE – Midrange (iQ 10)
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FREQUENCY RESPONSE – High Frequency (iQ 10) INPUT IMPEDANCE – Midrange (iQ 10)
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INPUT IMPEDANCE – High Frequency (iQ 10) FREQUENCY RESPONSE – Passive (iQ 10P) System Frequency Response @ 1m on axis (iQ 10P) 16
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iQ 10P INPUT IMPEDANCE A comprehensive 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
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11. Technical Specifications Frequency Response (1) +/- 3dB 180Hz – 19kHz Nominal Dispersion 60° × 40° (H × V) Maximum SPL @ 1m (2) 129dB Average (2) 135dB Peak (10ms) Driver Complement 1 x 250mm (10”) PowerDual™ Components iQ 10 – Midrange iQ 10 – High Frequency iQ 10P - System Frequency Band (3) 180Hz – 2.77kHz 2.77kHz – 19kHz 180Hz – 19kHz Sensitivity (1) 107dB 110dB 107dB Power Handling (2) 175W (Average) 50W (Average) 175W (average)
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12. System Configurations & OEM Controllers Passive or Biamp? The iQ 10 is supplied as standard for bi-amp operation, therefore there is no internal passive crossover network between the mid & hf units. The Bi-amp controller parameters below must be adhered to for optimum performance. An optional iQ 10P (passive version) can be ordered if (part no. 8001 2210) A loudspeaker driven in Biamp mode offers a number of performance advantages, such as increased system headroom. Audio progr
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Passive System Parameters (iQ 10P & iQ 10PC) With the vast array of digital loudspeaker management systems available it is inevitable that the user may opt to use a controller other than the TDX1 or TDX2 as part of a large scale integrated system. Use the parameters in the table below for optimised performance:- Unit/Name Parameter (dB) User definable Gain (ms) 3.58 Delay * Positive Polarity Freq (Hz) 180 HPF Slope (dB/oct) 24 Filter Shape Linkwitz Riley Freq (Hz
