Tannoy launches a range of diverse products in Frankfurt 2005

At Musikmesse /prolight+sound 2005, Frankfurt, Germany, Tannoy exhibited diverse commercial loudspeaker and its renowned studio monitor ranges. A preview of an active version of Tannoy's popular V Series range of installation loudspeakers was also on show. The new Tannoy V Net Series incorporates a networkable embedded amplifier system providing a complete installation solution by combining high performance signal processing, amplification, networked control and telemetry. Installers will be able to use customised PC interfaced software to configure a number of V series cabinets connected on an RS485 cable network. There are four speaker models all developed from the Tannoy V Series: VNET 12, VNET 12HP, VNET 15, VNET 300. Three subwoofers are also equipped with VNET to partner the speakers, the VNET 15BP, VNET 15HL, and VNET 18DR. Also showing was Tannoy's very high power loudspeaker solution for live or fixed installation music and speech sound reinforcement applications. The compact iQ 10/15 is a single cabinet full range system incorporating a 250mm (10 ) version of Tannoy's point source, constant directivity PowerDual driver utilising 'Funktion One Research' patented Axhead horn technology and a 15" horn loaded bass driver. The Tannoy i6AW ICT is a competitively priced installation loudspeaker featuring patented point source inductive coupling technology. Able to deliver consistent performance under a wide range of adverse installation conditions, both inside or out, this product excels as a high quality outdoor music system. Complementing their range of in-wall models, Tannoy showed the iw62TS in wall subwoofer. The full line up of colour options within the Arena system was shown. Arena's contemporary looks are designed for a stylish club bar, trendy pub, chic café, fashionable restaurant or smart hotel reception. Various Arena speaker configurations can be achieved by partnering them with the new Tannoy TDX1 digital system controller and a variety of subwoofer options within the V Series range. Building upon the recording industry reputation of the famous original Tannoy Reveal monitors, Frankfurt saw the launch of no less than 6 new passive and active Reveal models. In addition the 4-strong Precision range featuring Dual Concentric and WideBand technology was also launched.