POWERLINX - Tannoy

POWERLINX
110 TB-MC 110 SR-MC
The Tannoy PowerLinx system - comprising of the PLA 305 5-Channel 300 Watt power
amplifier, PLC 4.1 controller and volume control pot - is designed to simplify installations
and provide the user with maximum flexibility in system design options.
The multi-channel (MC) amplifier and controller are factory-mounted into one of Tannoy’s
foreground subwoofers (powered by 100 Watts of the multi-channel amplifier) so that the
heart of the system is discretely concealed in either the corner of a room, a flush mount
sheet rock wall, or a ceiling tile. The system controls are easily accessible after installation.
Any Tannoy full range loudspeaker (mains) connects to the system’s 200 Watts of available
power with spring clips to the 4 separate speaker-level outputs.
110CS-MC
108 TB-MC
For advanced installations the PLC 4.1 Controller offers: configuring systems in combinations
of mono channels and stereo pairs; high pass - all pass, sub-line out for connections to
other subwoofers or PowerLinx systems; VCA options for individual channel control; multiple
loudspeakers (mains) on one speaker-level output (model dependent); and an optional
12’ controller-to-amplifier interconnect cable.
This architecturally attractive and versatile system delivers dynamic performance with the
great sound, and the superb efficiency of the powerful ProBash amplifier.
PowerLinx. As easy as 1,2,3. Choose your sub. Choose your mains. Choose your source.
Play!
POWERLINX

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
POWERLINX
SYSTEM
Frequency Response +/- 3dB (CH 1-4) (1)
Input Sensitivity (for rated output)
Subwoofer Crossover
Total System Power Output
Subwoofer
Channels 1-4
6Ω channels 1-4
4Ω channels 1-4
(Sub Channel)
0.25dB 20Hz - 20kHz
(switchable 120Hz high pass)
20Hz - 400Hz
500mV
18dB per octave @ 100Hz
300 Watts
100 Watts
50 Watts
50 Watts
PLA 305 AMPLIFIER
PLC 4.1 CONTROLLER
REAR
254mm
10"
203mm
8"
THD (at rated output CH 1-4)
Protection
Signal to Noise
Level Controls
Input Matrix
VCA Control Voltage
Indicators
Input Connections: PLC 4.1
Input Impedance
Speaker Connections: PLA 305
PLC 4.1 Output
Preamp Cable (supplied)
Power Requirements
0.25%, typically 0.15%
RFI, clip limiting , current limiting (short ckt.
protection) no AC, no DC
-100dB from rated output
Channels 1-4, Sub & Master (analog)
VCA Master-optional VCA card for
individual remote control of channels 1-4
Left and/or right inputs assignable to all outputs
0-10 VDC for master level & optional VCA card
Red "power" on LED on PLC 4.1 controller
Left & right balanced terminal block style
Phoenix’ Euro
Balanced 30kΩ
Spring clip grip, 14 gauge
Terminal block style balanced 150Ω. Full
bandwidth + 4dBu*
8-pin DIN. Supplies connection from PLA 305
amp. to PLC4.1 controller. Length 30".
120 Volt 60Hz AC 300VA
+10V MR SUB 1 2 3 4
FRONT
CH 1
LEVEL
CH 2
LEVEL
1 2 3 4 5 6
SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS
STEREO SOURCE
LINE LEVEL
SIDE
CH 3
LEVEL
SUB 1 2 3 4
L R L R L R L R L R
7 8
9 10
L = Left Input
R = Right Input
CH4
LEVEL
OUT
IN
SUB LEVEL
LINE LEVEL ONLY
LEFT
INPUT
RIGHT
INPUT
+ + +
REMOTE VOLUME (VCA)
(OPTIONAL)
SUB-LOOP OUT
(LINE LEVEL)
PLC 4.1
230mm
9 1 / 16 "
SUB LOOP
OUT
110 SUB
W/PLA 305
AMPLIFIER
ACTIVE
110 SUB
UP = Full Frequency
1 2 3 4
DOWN = 80 Hz High Pass
MASTER LEVEL
2nd ZONE
SUBWOOFER
68mm
2 1 / 2 "
FULL-RANGE
SPEAKERS
*Output dependant on setting of master and sub level controls
NOTES: A full range of measurements, performance data, and Ease Data can be downloaded from www.tannoy.com
Tannoy operates a policy of continuous research and development. The introduction of new materials or manufacturing methods will always equal or exceed the published specifications which Tannoy
reserves the right to alter without prior notice. Please verify the latest specifications when dealing with critical applications.
POWERLINX
ACCESSORIES
€ PLM - 4 Mixer -four input mixer with ducking
€ VCA - VCA independent channel control
plug in card
€ Potentiometer - 25kΩ wall pot for remote
master volume
€ Set up cable - 12" interconnect cable
€ Zone Tap - convert stereo signal or mono
speaker level to a mono line level signal
FEATURES
APPLICATIONS
€ • Foreground music systems € • Business music systems
€ • Retail outlets € • Reception / waiting rooms
€ • Boardrooms & offices € • Museums and interactive exhibits
• Convention centers, hotels • €Cruise ships € • Houses of worship
€ 300 Watt 5-Channel amplifier
€ 100 Watts dedicated to Tannoy subwoofer,
4 - 50 Watt channels
€ Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz - CH 1 - 4
€ Frequency response 20Hz to 400Hz - CH sub
€ Controls for channels 1-4, sub and master level
€ Left and/or right input matrix assignable to all inputs
€ RFI, clip and current limiting protection
€ 25kΩ remote master volume control pot included
€ Architecturally concealed on/within subwoofer
€ VCA option for individual channel control
ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS
The PLA 305 amplifier shall consist of 300 Watts of power dedicated
to 5-Channels and mount into one of Tannoy's foreground subwoofers
via an 8" x 10" input panel. The amplifier will distribute 100 Watts of
power to the foreground subwoofer and 50 Watts each to the
remaining 4 channels. These channels will power Tannoy full range
loudspeakers via a spring clip grip which accepts wires to 14 gauge.
The amplifier shall incorporate RFI, clip and current limiting protection.
The PLC 4.1 Controller will directly mount onto the PLA305 amplifier
and connect to the amplifier via a supplied 30" 8-pin DIN cable.
The controller shall have level controls for channels 1 through 4,
sub-woofer and master. An optional VCA card shall be designed
for individual channel remote level control. The input matrix shall
have left and/or right assignable inputs for each amplifier channel.
Input connections shall be left and right balanced terminal block style
Phoenix Euro. Output connections shall be terminal block style 150Ω.
Frequency response of the amplifier shall be 20Hz to 20kHz.
The subwoofer crossover shall be 18dB per octave @ 100Hz.
Sensitivity shall be 100mV for rated output. The system shall include a
25k potentiometer for remote master system VCA level control.
The amplifier and controller shall be the Tannoy ... Powerlinx.
Tannoy United Kingdom T: +44 (0) 1236 420199 F: +44 (0) 1236 428230 E: enquiries@tannoy.com
Tannoy North America T: (519) 745 1158 F: (519) 745 2364 E: inquiries@tannoyna.com
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