Tannoy VLS 30 Passive Column Array Loudspeaker

The VLS 30 Passive Column Array Loudspeaker

The VLS 30 is a 1600-Watt passive column array loudspeaker tailored for acoustically challenging and architecturally sensitive environments. It provides outstanding background and foreground music as well as speech reinforcement, making it suitable for various applications such as airports, train stations, conference centers, houses of worship, and more. The VLS 30 utilizes Focused Asymmetrical Shaping Technology™ (FAST) to shape acoustic coverage towards the lower quadrant of the vertical axis, ensuring clear and precise sound distribution.

Features

• Designed for both indoor and outdoor applications
• 400 Watts continuous and 1,600 Watts peak power
• Features 14 vertically arrayed 3.5″ low frequency drivers for high intelligibility
• Includes 16 vertically arrayed 1″ high frequency metal dome tweeters
• FAST technology for asymmetric vertical dispersion
• Multiple transformer taps for 70 V and 100 V line systems or 6 Ohm direct input
• Resistant to weather with IP65 rating
• Sleek aluminium enclosure with a semi-matte black finish
• Corrosion-resistant stainless steel perforated grille
• Easy installation with included custom brackets

Specifications

System

Frequency response	120 Hz – 22 kHz ±3 dB | 90 Hz – 35 kHz -10 dB
Horizontal dispersion (-6 dB)	130° H
Vertical dispersion (-6 dB)	+3° / -11° V (-4° bias)
Power handling (IEC)	400 W average, 800 W continuous, 1600 W peak
Recommended amplifier power	1200 W @ 4 Ω
System sensitivity	94 dB (1 m, Lo Z)
Nominal impedance (Lo Z)	6 Ω
Rated maximum SPL	120 dB continuous, 126 dB peak (1 m, Lo Z)
Crossover	Passive, utilizes FAST
Crossover point	2.5 kHz
Directivity factor (Q)	15 averaged, 1 kHz to 10 kHz
Directivity index (DI)	11.8 average, 1 kHz to 10 kHz
Components	14 x 3.5″ (89 mm) woofers, 16 x 1″ (25 mm) metal dome tweeters

Transformer Taps

70 V	150 W / 75 W / 37.5 W / 19 W / 9.5 W / 5 W / OFF & low impedance operation
100 V	150 W / 75 W / 37.5 W / 19 W / 9.5 W / OFF & low impedance operation

Coverage Angles

500 Hz	220° H x 41° V
1 kHz	200° H x 21° V
2 kHz	120° H x 17° V
4 kHz	120° H x 20° V

Enclosure

Connectors	Barrier strip
Wiring	Terminal 1+ / 2- (input); 3- / 4+ (link)
Dimensions	1461 x 121 x 147 mm (57.5 x 4.8 x 5.8″)
Net Weight	19 kg (41.8 lbs)
Construction	Aluminium extrusion
Finish	Paint RAL 9003 (white), Custom RAL colours available (additional cost)
Grille	Powder coated perforated steel
Flying hardware	Flying bracket, wall mount bracket, input panel cover plate and gland