TANNOY GOLD SERIES Premium Watt Bi-Amplified Nearfield Studio User Guide

: June 6, 2024
: TANNOY

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
LIMITED WARRANTY
Introduction
Unpacking
Caution
Controls
Operation
Specifications
Important information
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
References
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TANNOY GOLD SERIES Premium Watt Bi-Amplified Nearfield Studio User Guide

GOLD SERIES GOLD 8/7/5

Premium 300/300/200-Watt Bi-Amplified Nearfield Studio
Reference Monitor with Proprietary 8/6.5/5” Dual Concentric
Point Source Technology

Important Safety Instructions

CAUTION: Risk of Electric Shock! Do Not Open!

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 and maintenance 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.

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
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.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
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.
The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
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 betaken 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.
Do not install in a confined space, such as a book case or similar unit.
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.
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, Oberheim, Auratone, Aston Microphonesand Coolaudioare trademarks or registered trademarks of Music Tribe Global Brands Ltd.

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.

Introduction

Once you have set up your new monitors as described in this manual, please complete and return the registration document or register your product online at www.tannoy.com – this does not limit your legal rights.

Unpacking

Check carefully for any sign of transit damage. In the unlikely event of transit damage, notify your shipping company and/or dealer as soon as possible for advice. It is recommended you store all packaging to allow protected transport in future.

Ensure that the following accessories are present:

Mains cord appropriate to your country of use
One 5 meter 3.5 mm mini-jack cable.

Caution

These monitors are capable of generating high sound levels over a sustained period of time. Because of their low levels of distortion, it is not always obvious that the sound level is high when working with these monitors. Please be aware that exposure to excessive levels over a sustained period of time can lead to permanent hearing damage.

Controls

Product Overview

DUAL CONCENTRIC SPEAKER
BASS PORT
INPUT TRIM adapts optimally to the input and sets the overall audio level.
HF TRIM knob allows you to adapt the monitor’s treble frequency response to suit the characteristics of your monitoring space.
POWER LED lights green when power is connected and the POWER switch is turned on. The LED lights red when the speaker is in standby or if the overall audio level is too high.
BASS ADJUST switch adapts the monitor’s bass response to accommodate room requirements.
SPEAKER POSITION switch determines whether the speaker plays audio for the left or right stereo channel from the AUX audio source (e.g., mp3 player, smartphone).
INPUT jack accepts AUX stereo audio over a 3.5 mm mini-jack cable.
MONITOR LINK connects a speaker pair and transmits the input mini-jack audio to the additional speaker over a 3.5 mm mini-jack.
AUTO-STANDBY switch activates a special power mode that will shut down the speaker when audio has not been played for a while. When audio resumes, the speaker will power back on to resume operation.
INPUTS section allows you to connect up to two audio sources using balanced cables with XLR or 1/4″ TRS plugs.
POWER SOURCE jack connects AC power using the included IEC power cable.
POWER switch turns the speaker on or off.

Operation

Positioning your speakers

These monitors are designed as near-field monitors, positioned typically 0.75 to 3 meters from the listener. They will typically be placed on the mixer metering bridge or on a table either side of a smaller mixing desk or control surface. They may also be mounted on appropriate loudspeaker stands or brackets, which will yield the best results in terms of stability and vibration. In all cases, these speakers should be angled towards the listener, with the tweeter approximately at ear height.

Positioning your speakers

Connecting your speakers

Always make and check all connections before plugging your monitors into the mains.

We strongly recommend connecting the mains power ground for safety reasons and to reduce the risk of hum in your setup.

Balanced and unbalanced signal inputs

You can feed a line level input signal to your speaker by using either

the 6.35 mm (¼”) input jack or
the balanced XLR input jack.

The XLR input may also be used for unbalanced operation by connecting pins 3 and 1 together. XLR pinouts are: 2 = +ve (hot), 3 = -ve (cold) and 1 = screen or signal ground.

AUX input – MONITOR LINK

As an alternative to feeding a mono signal into each Tannoy Gold monitor, you can feed a stereo signal (e.g., from an audio interface, a smart phone or an audio player) to one loudspeaker and link it to a second loudspeaker using the supplied 3.5 mm cable, thereby creating a stereo pair. To do so, proceed as follows:

Connect your line level signal source to the INPUT jack in the AUX section of the first loudspeaker’s rear panel, using the 3.5 mm mini-jack cable that came with the first speaker.
Connect the MONITOR LINK jack of the first loudspeaker to the MONITOR LINK jack of the second loudspeaker using the 3.5 mm mini-jack cable that came with the second speaker.
Set the SPEAKER POSITION switch of the left loudspeaker (when facing the fronts) to “L”.
Set the SPEAKER POSITION switch of the right loudspeaker to “R”.

Input trim

The front-mounted INPUT TRIM knob allows for matching each monitor’s volume to your mixing desk or other equipment. “0 dB” setting is a good starting point. The INPUT TRIM will also allow you to fine tune the relative levels between monitors in a surround system.

EQ

The HF TRIM knob adjusts the tweeter volume. It should normally be set to the middle “0” setting.
If you are working in a bright environment, set the HF TRIM knob to a leftward, counter-clockwise setting. In a dull environment, set the HF TRIM knob to one of the right-hand, clockwise settings.

Cabinet care

The cabinet may be cleaned with a soft lint free cloth. The use of solvents or abrasive cleaners should be avoided.

Specifications

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GOLD 8

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GOLD 7

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GOLD 5

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System
Frequency response| 54 Hz – 20 kHz ± 3 dB 40 Hz – 20 kHz -10 dB| 65 Hz – 20 kHz ± 3 dB 46 Hz – 20 kHz -10 dB| 70 Hz – 20 kHz ± 3 dB 49 Hz – 20 kHz -10 dB
Nominal dispersion| 90° conical @ -6 dB point
Maximum SPL| 110 dB| 107 dB
Crossover type| 2 way, active
Crossover frequency| 1.5 kHz| 2 kHz
Transducers| 1 x 8″ (203 mm) LF driver 1 x 1″ (25.4 mm) HF drivers| 1 x 6.5″ (165 mm) LF driver 1 x 1″ (25.4 mm) HF drivers| 1 x 5″ (127 mm) LF driver 1 x 0.8″ (20 mm) HF drivers
Limiter| Independent high and low frequency limiters
Magnetic shielding| No
Amplifier
Maximum output power| 300 W| 200 W
Type| Class-AB
Protection| Short circuit, therma
Connectors
Inputs| 1 x XLR, balanced
1 x 1/4″ TRS, balanced
3.5 mm stereo mini jack
Sensitivity| 0 dBu, nominal
Input impedance| 5 kΩ unbalanced, 10 kΩ balanced
Maximum input leve| +20 dBu
Outputs| Monitor link, 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
User controls| Power on / off, Input trim, HF trim, Bass adjustment, Auto- standby on / of
Power Supply
Power consumption| 80 W @ 1/8 max power| 70 W @ 1/8 max power| 50 W @ 1/8 max power
Voltage (fuses)| 100-240 V~, 50/60 Hz (T 3.15 A L 250 V)
Mains supply| IEC mains connector with integrated power switch
Enclosure
Dimensions (HWD)| 429 x 274 x 336 mm
(16.9 x 10.8 x 13.2″)| 357 x 221 x 288 mm
(14.0 x 8.7 x 11.3″)| 294 x 183 x 252 mm
(11.6 x 7.2 x 9.9″)
Net weight| 14.0 kg (30.8 lbs)| 9.4 kg (20.7 lbs)| 5.8 kg (12.8 lbs)

Important information

Register online.
Please register your new MusicTribe equipment right after you purchase it by visiting musictribe.com. Registering your purchase using our simple online form helps us to process your repair claims more quickly and efficiently. Also, read the terms and conditions of our warranty, if applicable.
Malfunction. Should your
MusicTribe Authorized Reseller not be located in your vicinity, you may contact the MusicTribe Authorized Fulfiller for your country listed under “Support” at musictribe.com. Should your country not be listed, please check if your problem can be dealt with by our “Online Support” which may also be found under “Support” at musictribe.com. Alternatively, please submit an online warranty claim at musictribe.com BEFORE returning the product.
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

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

Tannoy
GOLD SERIES

Responsible Party Name:
Music Tribe Commercial NV Inc.

Address:
5270 Procyon Street,
Las Vegas NV 89118,
United States

Phone Number:
+1 702 800 8290

GOLD SERIES

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Important information:

Changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by MUSIC Tribe can void the user’s authority to use the equipment.

Hereby, Music Tribe declares that this product is in compliance with Directive 2014/35/EU,Directive 2014/30/EU, Directive 2011/65/EU and Amendment 2015/863/EU, Directive 2012/19/EU, Regulation 519/2012 REACH SVHC and Directive 1907/2006/EC.

Full text of EU DoC is available at https://community.musictribe.com/

EU Representative: Music Tribe Brands DK A/S
Address: Ib Spang Olsens Gade 17, DK – 8200 Aarhus N, Denmark