Turbosound TLX43 LIVERPOOL SERIES User Guide

Quick Start Guide TLX LIVERPOOL SERIES
TLX215L/TLX212L
Compact Dual 15″/ 12″ Subwoofer for Portable and wFixed Installation Applications
TLX84
Dual 2 Way 8″ Line Array Element for Portable and Fixed Installation Applications
TLX43
Compact Dual 2 Way 4″ Line Array Element for Portable and Fixed Installation Applications

Important Safety Instructions

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK!
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Terminals marked with this symbol carry electrical current of sufficient magnitude to constitute risk of electric shock. Use only high-quality professional speaker cables with ¼” TS or twist-locking plugs pre-installed. All other installation or modification should be performed only by qualified personnel.

This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage inside the enclosure – voltage that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of shock. **** This symbol, wherever it appears, alerts you to important operating andmaintenance instructions in the accompanying literature. Please read the manual.

Caution
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the top cover (or the rear section). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.

Caution
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing liquids and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Caution
These service instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operation instructions. Repairs have to be performed by qualified service personnel.

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12.  Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
16. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
17. Correct disposal of this product: This symbol indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU) and your national law. This product should be taken to a collection center licensed for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE). The mishandling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct disposal of this product will contribute to the efficient use of natural resources. For more information about where you can take your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, or your household waste collection service.
18. Do not install in a confined space, such as a book case or similar unit.
19.  Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on the apparatus.
20. Please keep the environmental aspects of battery disposal in mind. Batteries must be disposed-of at a battery collection point.
21. This apparatus may be used in tropical and moderate climates up to 45°C.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

Music Tribe accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relies either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph, or statement contained herein. Technical specifications, appearances and other information are subject to change without notice. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Midas, Klark Teknik, Lab Gruppen, Lake, Tannoy, Turbosound, TC Electronic, TC Helicon, Behringer, Bugera, Aston Microphones and Coolaudio are trademarks or registered trademarks of Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. © Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd. 2021 All rights reserved.

LIMITED WARRANTY

For the applicable warranty terms and conditions and additional information regarding Music Tribe’s Limited Warranty, please see complete details online at musictribe.com/warranty.

Welcome
Thank you for choosing a Turbosound loudspeaker product for your application. If you would like further information about this or any other product, please visit our
website at turbosound.com.

Unpacking the Loudspeaker
After unpacking the unit, please check carefully for damage. If damage is found, please notify your supplier at once. You, the consignee, must instigate any claim.
Please retain all packaging in case of future return shipment.

System Requirements

TLX43 and TLX84 are bi-amp 2-way loudspeakers. Operation (full range or with a subwoofer) requires 2 amplifier channels and 2 controller channels, one for low frequencies and one for high frequencies. The input signal is divided between the low frequency and high frequency driver in the controller and the individual amplified signals are fed to the speaker input. Typically 4 loudspeakers can be run from 2 amplifier channels by wiring speakers in parallel.

TLX212L and TLX215L subwoofers require 1 amplifier channel and 1 controller channel. The required filters and conditioning is applied to the signal in the controller and the individual amplified signals are fed to the speaker input.

Correct controller settings for operation of all models and subwoofers can be downloaded from turbosound.com, and are also available as presets for the Lake LM series controllers and Lab Gruppen DSP amplifiers.

To avoid wasting amplifier power, you should use heavy-duty speaker cable with a minimum wire size of 2.5 mm² (14 AWG), and preferably 4 mm² (12 AWG) for longer runs or where total cabinet input impedance is less than 8 ohms. For extreme cable lengths, be aware of cable impedance and resistive losses.
Always observe the correct polarity.

Amplifier Considerations

LIVERPOOL series loudspeakers are optimized for use with Lake LM series controllers and Lab Gruppen amplifiers or Lab Gruppen DSP amplifiers with Lake processing. A full range of DSP presets to suit a variety of configurations is provided for download on the Turbosound website where limiters, crossover points, corrective component time alignment and equalisation are pre- programmed to ensure optimum sound quality and long-term reliability. Use Lab Gruppen ‘CAFE’ software – available for download from labgruppen.com – to determine the optimum amplifier configuration for your system. Parameters for the use of third party amplification and processing can be provided upon request.

LIVERPOOL series loudspeaker enclosures should be driven by high quality power amplifiers designed for true professional use. The use of under powered amplifiers must be avoided as heavily clipped signals can cause permanent loudspeaker damage. For subwoofers, passive loudspeakers and low frequency, mid frequency sections of multi-way active loudspeakers, amplifiers should be capable of delivering power equal to twice the continuous power rating at the stated nominal impedance. For the high frequency section of multi-way active loudspeakers, amplifiers should be capable of delivering power equal to ten times the continuous power rating at the stated nominal impedance.

Model

| TLX43| TLX212L| TLX84|

TLX215L

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Mode| Bi-amp LF| Bi-amp HF| SUB| Bi-amp LF| Bi-amp HF| SUB
Impedance (ohms)| 16| 16| 8| 16| 16| 4
Power Handling (W)| Continuous RMS| 150| 30| 800| 450| 60| 1,000
Peak| 600| 120| 3,200| 1,800| 240| 4,000
Minimum Recommended Amp ification (W)| 300| 300| 1,600| 900| 600| 2,000

NOTE: Power 1x TLX215L or 2x TLX212L subwoofers per amplifier channel (4 ohm load).

NOTE: Since TLX subwoofers are wired 1+/- = LF1||LF2; 2+/- = LINK, in order to power multiple TLX212L or TLX215L enclosures, it is advised to construct SUB LINK cables wired: 2+ -> 1+ and 2- -> 1- . A single NL4 cable from Lab Gruppen bi-wired NL4 outputs (Channel 1 = 1+/-; Channel 2 = 2+/- or Channel 3 = 1+/-; Channel 4 = 2+/-) connects to the first TLX215L subwoofer then the SUB LINK cable jumps to the second TLX215L subwoofer, providing one TLX215L subwoofer per amplifier channel. For TLX212L, standard NL4 link cables can be used in conjunction with SUB LINK cables to power two TLX212L subwoofers per amplifier channel.
Refer to wiring diagrams below for further details.

NOTE: To use all 4 channels of a Lab Gruppen PLM+ Series Amplifier to drive 8 x TLX212L total, repeat for channel 3,4 outputs and ensure correct output routing in Lake software.

Connections

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TLX212L|
TLX84|
TLX215L|

Rigging and Acoustic Simulation Software

Refer to TLX Liverpool Series Rigging Manuals for safe suspension and installation of the loudspeakers, flybars and all suspension hardware.

TLX Series loudspeakers and flybars are designed and tested to strict BGV-C1 standards. Suspension of these speakers must be performed in accordance with the rigging manual supplied with the respective flybars and available online at turbosound.com.

| Full EASE data can be downloaded fromturbosound.com.
This will allow both acoustic prediction, and array formation and suspension to be determined.
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Suspended Arrays

Safety Warning: Only authorised and certified personnel shall design and install suspended configurations, following the instructions and procedures in the rigging manuals supplied with the TLX43-FLB and TLX84-FLB flybars or downloaded from turbosound.com. Failure to follow these instructions may lead to death or permanent injury.

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Example showing an array of 8 TLX43 loudspeakers with the TLX43-FLB flybar attached on the top.| Example showing an array of 2 TLX212L subwoofers with the TLX43-FLB flybar attached on the top.| Example showing a mixed array with 1 TLX212L subwoofer, 4 TLX43 loudspeakers and 2 TLX43-FLB flybars.

The TLX215L and TLX84 loudspeakers can be also be suspended in similar configurations, except only the top flybar is required for the mixed array.

For maximum array sizes, weights and working load limits, please consult the TLX43-FLB or TLX84-FLB rigging manual.

Ground Stacking

Safety Warning: Only authorised personnel shall design and rig the ground stacked configuration, following the instructions and procedures in the manual supplied with the flybars or downloaded from turbosound.com. Failure to follow these instructions may lead to death or permanent injury.

| The TLX212L and TLX43 loudspeakers can be configured in a mixed-array ground stack, with the TLX212L subwoofer on the ground or stage, the TLX43-FLB flybar attached on top, and the TLX43
mid/top cabinets attached to the flybar.The TLX215L and TLX84 loudspeakers can be configured in a ground stack with the TLX215L
subwoofer on the ground or stage, and the TLX84 mid/top cabinets mounted directly above it. No
flybar is required for this ground stack.
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Lake Preset Overlays and Application Notes

TLX Series preset modules for Lake LM series controllers and Lab Gruppen / Lake DSP amplifiers (PLM+, D Series L) include preset overlays to assist with system tuning and optimisation. Four preset overlays are available: 1) Array Size Compensation; 2) Band Level EQ (BLEQ); 3) Long Throw (LT); 4) Extra Long Throw (XLT). Note: bypassing both LT and XLT overlays provides Short Throw (ST) mode.

Long Throw Mode is intended for medium- to long-throw applications and is suitable for small to medium sized arrays consisting of 4-8 TLX43 or TLX84 enclosures. The 6 dB low-frequency shelving characteristic offsets LF/MF array coupling and high-frequency shelving pre-emphasis compensates for air absorption over typical throw distances for nominally focused arrays with equal site angle impact spacing over the desired audience coverage area. Additional equalization above 16 kHz optimizes system gain structure while maximizing overall A-weighted SPL output.| ![Turbosound TLX43 LIVERPOOL SERIES

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  Extra Long Throw Mode is intended for medium-, long-, or extra-throw applications and is suitable for medium to large sized arrays consisting of more than 8 TLX43 or TLX84 enclosures. The 6 dB low-frequency shelving offsets LF/ MF array coupling and high-frequency shelving pre-emphasis compensates for air absorption over typical throw distances for nominally focused arrays with equal site angle impact spacing over the desired audience  coverage area.
  Additional HF shelving equalization above 16 kHz optimizes high frequency extension.|
  Short Throw Mode has nominally-flat low and high frequency response and is suitable for smaller arrays consisting of 1-3 TLX43 or TLX84 enclosures. Short throw applications include: distributed front fill, stacked side fill for stage monitoring or stacked theatre / club systems intended for short throw front-ofhouse sound reinforcement.|
  ARRAY SIZE COMPENSATION
  The array size compensation overlay provides a convenient control to compensate for the LF versus MH tonal balance offset that occurs for larger arrays. Lowering the MESA filter compensates for low-mid buildup in the 100-300 Hz region and the Low Shelf filter can be used to achieve the overall desired LF versus MH tonal balance characteristic.|
  BAND LEVEL EQ (BLEQ)

The Band Level EQ overlay can be used for circuit level gain shading and tapering adjustments. Band level shading adjustment is recommended as opposed to LF, MF, HF output channel gain shading in order to preserve proper summation and power response between adjacent bands.

Note: It is not recommended to mix ST, LT and XLT modes within the same array (for example, ST mode on lower circuits, LT mode on middle circuits and XLT on upper circuits of the array). For more precise control of SPL distribution and frequency response throughout the intended array coverage region, all array circuits should be operated in ST, LT or XLT mode and circuit-level gain shading and tapering adjustments implemented using the Band Level EQ Overlay.
For short-to-medium throw applications, use ST presets for all array circuits and apply HF shelving boost to upper circuits.
For medium-to-long throw applications, use LT or XLT mode for all array circuits and apply HF shelving reduction to lower circuits.

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Subwoofer Time Alignment

Turbosound TLX Lake DSP settings include user adjustable delays on TLX43, TLX84, TLX212L and TLX215L channels.1) For example: If the fronts of the TLX43 & TLX212L are aligned then in both pre-sets the delay should be set to the default which is 0ms.

However in the real world it is not always possible to have your flown array and your ground stacked bass aligned in the vertical plane.

1. In the picture to the right the TLX212L bas is ‘forward’ of the TLX43 flown array. So the TLX212L needs to be delayed.

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2) In the picture to the right the TLX43 flown array is now ‘forward’ of the TLX212L ground stacked bass . So the TLX43 array needs to be delayed.

So how do you find the correct delay time to align the flown array to the ground stacked bass?

Some basic knowledge of delay units can get you an acceptable result by measuring the distance between the fronts of the flown array and the front of the ground stacked array.
Remember within Lake software you can choose the delay unit; ms, m or feet. 1 ms (milliseconds) = 0.343 m (meters) = 1.125 ft (feet)
Further fine tuning can be done by using one of the many industry standard measurement software systems, reference microphones andsound-cards. Lake software offers integration to many of these software systems, further information can be found at www.labgruppen.com.

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Specifications

| TLX43| TLX84| TLX212L| TLX215L
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System| | | |
Frequency response| 85 Hz — 20 kHz ±3 dB
70 Hz — 20 kHz -10 dB| 67 Hz — 20 kHz ±3 dB
58 Hz — 20 kHz -10 dB| 49 Hz -173 Hz ±3 dB
38 Hz- 213 Hz-10 dB| 48 Hz -150 Hz ±3 dB
40 Hz – 200 Hz -10 dB
Nominal dispersion| 120° H x 10° V @ -6 dB points| 100° H x 10° V @ -6 dB points| Half space| Half space
Power handling (IEC)| LF: 150 W continuous, 600 W peak
HF: 30 W continuous, 120 W peak| LF: 450 W continuous, 1,800 W peak
HF: 60 W continuous, 240 W peak| 800 W continuous, 3,200 W peak| 1000 W continuous, 4,000 W peak
Sensitivity| LF: 87 dB (1 W @ 1 m)
HF: 99 dB (1 W @ 1 m)| LF: 94 dB (1 W @ 1 m)
HF: 101 dB (1 W @ 1 m)| 98 dB (1 W@ 1 m)| 101 dB (1 W@ 1 m)
Maximum SPL| LF: 109 dB continuous,
115 dB peak
HF: 114 dB continuous,
120 dB peak| LF: 121 dB continuous, 127 dB peak
HF: 119 dB continuous, 125 dB peak| 127 dB continuous, 133 dB peak| 131 dB continuous, 137 dB peak
Impedance| LF: 16 Ω
HF: 16 Ω| LF: 16 Ω
HF: 16 Ω|

8 Ω

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4 Ω

Crossover type| External bi-amp| External bi-amp| |
Components| 2 x 4″ (102 mm) LF driver
1 x 1″ (25.4 mm) HF
compression driver| 2 x 8″ (203 mm) LF driver
2 x 1″ (25.4 mm) HF
compression driver| 2 x 12″ (305 mm) LF driver| 2 x 15″ (381 mm) LF driver

Enclosure

Connectors| 2 x Neutrik speakON NL4| 2 x Neutrik speakON NL4| 2 x Neutrik speakON NL4| 2 x Neutrik speakON NL4
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Wiring| Pins 1+ / 1- LF,
pins 2+ / 2- HF| Pins 1+ / 1- LF,
pins 2+ / 2- HF| Pins 1+ / 1- input,
pins 2+ / 2- link| Pins 1+ / 1- input,
pins 2+ / 2- link
Dimensions H x W x D| 163 x 512 x 290 mm
(6.4 x 20.2 x 11.4″)| 245 x 801 x 485 mm
(9.6 x 31.5 x 19.1″)| 488 x 576 x 542 mm
(19.2 x 22.7 x 21.3″)| 506 x 802 x 751 mm
(19.9 x 31.6 x 29.6″)
Net weight| 8.0 kg (17.6 lbs)| 27.9 kg (61.4 lbs)| 43.0 kg (94.8 lbs)| 65.0 kg (143 lbs)
Construction| 12 mm (1/2″) plywood| 15 mm (5/8″) plywood| 15 mm (5/8″) plywood| 18 mm (3/4″) plywood
Finish| Semi matt black paint| Semi matt black paint| Semi matt black paint| Semi matt black paint
Grille| Powder coated perforated steel| Powder coated perforated steel| Powder coated perforated steel| Powder coated perforated steel
Flying hardware| Integral variable curvature| Integral variable curvature| Integral| Integral

Accessories

| TLX43-FLB fly bar| TLX84-FLB fly bar| TLX212L-WHB wheel board| TLX215L-WHB wheel board
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| TLX43-RC4 road case| TLX84-RC4 road case| TLX43-FLB fly bar| TLX84-FLB fly bar

Other important information

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3. Power Connections. Before plugging the unit into a power socket, please make sure you are using the correct mains voltage for your particular model. Faulty fuses must be replaced with fuses of the same type and rating without exception.

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