VLS 7
Technical Data Sheet
Product description
VLS 7 is a passive column array loudspeaker with a complement of 7 × 3.5” (89 mm)
LF transducers mounted in a vertical array, designed for speech-only applications.
VLS Series is the first Tannoy product to incorporate FAST™ (Focussed Asymmetrical Shaping
Technology), delivering unique acoustic performance benefits including asymmetrical vertical
dispersion, gently shaping the coverage towards the lower quadrant of the vertical axis.
VLS 7 packages this performance in a slender and narrow profile, aesthetically refined, powdercoated aluminium chassis with curved aluminium grille; ensuring a sleek and ultra-discrete
appearance. Like the other 2 models in the range, VLS 7 can be ordered in either black or white
as standard, with custom RAL colours available.
The device is IP65 rated for dust and water ingress, salt spray and UV resistant and subject to
rigourous high/low operational temperature and humidity testing – making VLS 7 suitable for both
indoor and outdoor use. Mounting is made easy via supplied flying and mounting brackets.
Specification and design is aided by the use of Ease Focus v2.0 software, a generic, intuitive and
easy to use three-dimensional acoustic simulation software. The software and relevant tutorials are
free to download from the Tannoy website.
Features
• 7 × 3.5” (89 mm) LF driver array
• FAST (Focussed Asymmetrical Shaping Technology) delivers improved intelligibility in typical listening plane and greater flexibility in mounting location
• Asymmetrical vertical dispersion: +6 degrees / -22 degrees (-8 degree bias)
• Highly consistent coverage pattern
• Peak output 118 dB
• Sleek architecturally-sensitive profile
• Easy to install, mounting brackets included
• Easily accessible transformer tapping switch
• IP65 rated for water and dust ingress protection
• Available in black or white
• Integrated low insertion loss transformer for 100 V / 70 V operation
VLS 7 features an integrated low insertion loss line transformer, configurable to various tappings via
rotary switch, for use in high voltage distributed audio systems (100 V / 70 V).
Physical data
Driver complement:
Dimensions HxWxD: Weight: Enclosure: Finish:
Protective grille: 121.0
[4.76"]
121.0
[4.76"]
7 x 3.5” (89 mm) full range drivers
816.5 x 121 x 146 mm, ( 32.1 x 4.8 x 5.7”)
10 kg (22 lbs)
Aluminium extrusion
Paint Ral 9003 (white) & Ral 9004 (black)
Painted aluminium
121.0
[4.76"]
Applications
• Houses of Worship
• Transportation hubs
• Retail spaces and concourses
• Conference rooms
• Lecture theatres
• Auditoria
• Gymnasiums
• Convention centers
• Museums
• Stadium concourses
• Multipurpose venues
• Challenging acoustic spaces
• Architecturally sensitive spaces
816.5
[32.15"]
816.5
[32.15"]
816.5
[32.15"]
121.0
[4.76"]
146.0
[5.75"]
175.0
[6.89"]
VLS 7VLS
& 157VLS
& 157 & 15
146.0
[5.75"]
175.0
[6.89"]
146.0
[5.75"]
175.0
[6.89"]
VLS 7
Technical Data Sheet
Performance measurements
1 m on-axis frequency response
Sensitivity re 1W @ 1m (dB)
Sensitivity re 1 W @ 1 m (dB)
1m on-axis Frequency Response
100
90
80
70
60
50
10
100
1000
10000
Frequency (Hz)
Frequency (Hz)
Anechoic frequency response
Impedance vs frequency
Impedance vs frequency
Impedance (ohms)
Impedance (ohms)
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
10
100
1000
10000
Frequency (Hz)
Frequency (Hz)
Impedance
Horizontal off-axis frequency response
Horizontal Off-axis Frequency Response
10
0 deg
10 deg
0
20 deg
Level (dB)
Level
dB
30 deg
-10
40 deg
-20
-30
-40
10
100
1000
Frequency (Hz)
Frequency (Hz)
Off-axis response
10000
VLS 7
Technical Data Sheet
Performance measurements
Upper vertical off-axis frequency response
Upper Vertical Off-axis Frequency Response
10
0 deg
10 deg
0
20 deg
Level (dB)
Level
(dB)
30 deg
40 deg
-10
-20
-30
-40
10
100
1000
10000
Frequency (Hz)
Frequency (Hz)
Off-axis response
Lower vertical off-axis frequency response
Lower Vertical Off-axis Frequency Response
10
0 deg
10 deg
Level (dB)
Impedance
(ohms)
0
20 deg
30 deg
-10
40 deg
-20
-30
-40
10
100
1000
10000
Frequency (Hz)
Frequency (Hz)
Off-axis response
Degrees
Degrees
Beamwidth vs frequency
360
330
300
270
240
210
180
150
120
90
60
30
0
100
1000
Frequency (Hz)
Frequency (Hz)
Beamwidth
Horizontal Beamwidth (1/3 Octave)
Vertical Beamwidth (1/3 Octave)
10000
VLS 7
Technical Data Sheet
Performance measurements
DI vs frequency
20
15
Q
dB
10
5
0
100
Directivity Index (DI)
1000
Frequency (Hz)
10000
VLS 7
Technical Data Sheet
Polar plots (1/3 octave) horizontal
100 Hz
125 Hz
160 Hz
200 Hz
0
330
0
330
30
0
300
60
-24
-36
270
30
0
-12
-12
300
250 Hz
315 Hz
400 Hz
500 Hz
100 Hz
90
-48
125 Hz
270
60
-24
160 Hz
-36
90
-48
200 Hz
240
120
210
330
0
0
180
240
630 Hz
800 Hz
1 kHz
1.25 kHz
150
30
120
210
330
300
60
-24
-36
270
0
180
150
30
-12
-12
300
0
1.6 kHz
2 kHz
2.5 kHz
3.15 kHz
100 Hz
90
-48
125 Hz
270
60
-24
160 Hz
-36
90
-48
200 Hz
240
120
210
330
0
0
180
240
4 kHz
5 kHz
6.3 kHz
8 kHz
150
30
120
210
330
-24
300
60
-36
270
0
180
150
30
-12
-12
300
0
10 kHz
12.5 kHz
16 kHz
20 kHz
-24
100 Hz
90
-48
125 Hz
270
160 Hz
60
-36
90
-48
200 Hz
240
120
240
120
VLS 7
Technical Data Sheet
Polar plots (1/3 octave) vertical
100 Hz
125 Hz
160 Hz
200 Hz
0
330
0
330
30
0
300
60
-24
-36
270
30
0
-12
-12
300
250 Hz
315 Hz
400 Hz
500 Hz
100 Hz
90
-48
125 Hz
270
60
-24
160 Hz
-36
90
-48
200 Hz
240
120
210
330
0
0
150
180
30
240
630 Hz
800 Hz
1 kHz
1.25 kHz
120
210
330
300
60
-24
-36
270
0180
150
30
-12
-12
300
0
1.6 kHz
2 kHz
2.5 kHz
3.15 kHz
630 Hz
90
-48
270
60
-24
800 Hz
1kHz
-36
90
-48
1.25 kHz
240
240
120
210
330
0
0180
150
4 kHz
5 kHz
6.3 kHz
8 kHz
30
120
210
0
330
0 180
-12
300
-24
30
-12
300
60
-36
270
150
10 kHz
12.5 kHz
16 kHz
20 kHz
-24
4 kHz
90
-48
270
5 kHz
6.3 kHz
60
-36
90
-48
8 kHz
240
120
240
120
VLS 7
Technical Data Sheet
Specifications
Performance
Frequency response (-3 dB) 1
Frequency range (-10 dB) 1
System sensitivity (1 W @ 1 m) 2
Horizontal dispersion (-6 dB)
Vertical dispersion (-6 dB)
Driver complement
Crossover
Directivity factor (Q)
Directivity Index (DI)
Rated maximum SPL 2
Power handling
Recommended amplifier power
Nominal impedance
Transformer taps (via rear rorary switch)
70 V
100 V
Distortion
10% full power (13.4 V)
250 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
1% full power (4.2 V)
250 Hz
1 kHz
10 kHz
150 Hz - 11 kHz
110 Hz - 14 kHz
90 dB
130 degrees horizontal
+ 6 degrees / - 22 degrees (-8 degree bias)
7 x 3.5” (89 mm) full range drivers
Passive network utilising Focussed Asymmetrical Shaping Technology (FAST)
6.1 averaged 1 kHz to 10 kHz
7.9 averaged 1 kHz to 10 kHz
112 dB (average), 118 dB (peak)
150 W (average), 300 W (programme), 600 W (peak)
450 W @ 8 ohms
12 ohms
150 W / 75 W / 37.5 W / 19 W / 9.5 W / 5 W / Low Z operation
150 W / 75 W / 37.5 W / 19 W / 9.5 W / Low Z operation
2nd Harmonic
1.24%
0.64%
0.86%
2nd Harmonic
0.47%
0.02%
0.32%
3rd Harmonic
0.92%
0.05%
0.06%
3rd Harmonic
0.39%
0.04%
0.02%
Ordering Information
Part Number
Colour
8001 7000
Black
8001 7001
White
UL1480 pending.
This product is environmentally protected
to IP65 rated standard.
Notes:
1. Average over stated bandwidth. Measured at 1 metre on-axis.
2.
Unweighted pink noise input,measured at 1 metre in an anechoic chamber.
A full range of measurements,performance data,
can be downloaded from www.tannoy.com. For
project-specific system design assistance, contact
TC Group’s AET group via www.aetgroup.tc
Tannoy operates a policy of continuous research and
development. The introduction of new materials or
Construction
Enclosure
Finish
manufacturing methods will always equal or exceed
Connectors
Fittings
Aluminium extrusion
Paint Ral 9003 (white) & Ral 9004 (black)
Custom RAL colours available (additional cost and lead-time).
Barrier strip
Flying bracket, wall mount bracket, input panel cover plate and gland
Physical
Dimensions (HxWxD)
Packed quantity
Net weight
Shipped weight
816.5 x 121 x 146 mm, (32.1 x 4.8 x 5.7”)
1
10 kg (22 lbs)
TBA
the published specifications. All specifications are
subject to change without notice.
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owners.
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