Turbosound NuQ SERIES - Manual

u s e r m a n u a l NuQ series NuQ manual page 6 General Features for Two-Way Enclosures • High-grade neodymium-magnet speaker components are matched with an internal passive crossover to ensure a seamless transition between the high frequency and low frequency drivers. • 12” and 15” models are swit...

u s e r m a n u a l NuQ series NuQ manual page 7 Model Information NuQ-8 The NuQ-8 is a compact trapezoidal passive two-way loudspeaker enclosure designed for use in mobile speech and music sound reinforcement applications as well as a range of fixed installations. It combines a neodymium 8” LF driv...

u s e r m a n u a l NuQ series NuQ manual page 13 System Requirements Passive loudspeakers and switchable loudspeakers used in passive mode NuQ series passive loudspeaker enclosures require only one amplifier channel for correct operation, the frequency splitting between the low frequency driver and...

u s e r m a n u a l NuQ series NuQ manual page 14 Amplifier Considerations Turbosound NuQ series loudspeaker enclosures should be driven by high quality power amplifiers designed for true professional use. Such amplifiers will have balanced inputs, DC and RF fault protection, and well designed cooli...

u s e r m a n u a l NuQ series NuQ manual page 15 Self-powered Loudspeakers The Class D amplifier modules fitted to the NuQ-8DP and NuQ-10DP self-powered loudspeakers comprise one amplifier channel rated at 500 watts continuous, powering both low frequency and high frequency drivers through a passiv...

u s e r m a n u a l NuQ series NuQ manual page 16 Loudspeaker connections Passive systems NuQ series passive loudspeakers are equipped with a recessed connector panel housing two Neutrik Speakon NL4MP connectors wired in parallel and serving as both input and loop out connections to additional NuQ s...

u s e r m a n u a l NuQ series NuQ manual page 18 Networking Capability NuQ series systems—these can be either passive or active loudspeakers operating with LMS series digital loudspeaker management systems, or self-powered loudspeakers, or a combination of both—may be connected together over a BvNe...

u s e r m a n u a l NuQ series NuQ manual page 19 TurboDrive™ Quick Reference Setup The following is a quick reference setup guide for networked systems. For more detailed setup instructions please refer to the TurboDrive™ User Guide, available from our web site at www.turbosound.com To create a net...

u s e r m a n u a l NuQ series NuQ manual page 21 Loudspeaker Placement Choosing the best location When using any loudspeaker system certain room parameters will affect the resultant sound quality and coverage. For example, any boundary like a wall or floor will lift certain frequencies. If you are ...

u s e r m a n u a l NuQ series NuQ manual page 22 Calculating the sound pressure level at a known distance from the PA Sound intensity reduces rapidly as the distance from the source increases according to the inverse square law which, predicts that a doubling of distance will result in a reduction ...

u s e r m a n u a l NuQ series NuQ manual page 23 System Configurations The NuQ-8 and NuQ-10 two-way enclosures are passive loudspeaker systems. This means that they require only one amplifier channel for correct operation, the frequency splitting between the low frequency driver and the high freque...

u s e r m a n u a l NuQ series NuQ manual page 25 System 3 – Stereo Bi-amped setup with Active Crossover HIGH BASS HIGH BASS POWER AMPLIFIERS FROM MIXER L R LMS-D24 EQ LEFT RIGHT Note: Bi-amp mode must be selected on the rear panel of the loudspeaker before proceeding with this setup. The LMS-D24 is...

u s e r m a n u a l NuQ series NuQ manual page 27 Loudspeaker Management Systems The concept of a Loudspeaker Management System is to provide all the processing electronics you might need in one box. This typically includes crossover functions, equalisation, limiters, delays and preset memories, tha...

u s e r m a n u a l NuQ series NuQ manual page 29 LMS-D24/6 Quick Reference Set Up (LMS-D26 shown) The LMS-D24 and LMS-D26 are designed for quick setup and adjustment via an easy-to-use menu structure accessed by front panel buttons and 3 rotary encoders. A high resolution backlit LCD display provid...

u s e r m a n u a l NuQ series NuQ manual page 30 Preset Recall • To select a Preset, press the Recall Button so the indicator above it illuminates. • Turn the left of the three parameter knobs (a) until the required Preset number is shown on the display. NB: Factory presets are indicated by a box s...

u s e r m a n u a l NuQ series NuQ manual page 31 LMS-D24/D26 Audio Connections Audio Input connectors These are fully balanced and are wired pin 1 ground, pin 2 hot and pin 3 cold. The two inputs have pin 1 connected directly to the chassis and feed the signal processing chains. If an unbalanced so...

u s e r m a n u a l NuQ series NuQ manual page 33 Hardware Compatibility Model NuQ-8 NuQ-10 NuQ-12 NuQ-15 Wall mount WB-20B PB-55 WB-20B PB-55 WB-55B PB-55 WB-55B PB-55 Flying Yokes NuQ-FY8 NuQ-FY10 NuQ-FY12 NuQ-FY15 Swivel brackets NuQ-SB8 NuQ-SB10 n/a n/a Swivel bracket extenders NuQ-SBE8 NuQ-SBE1...

u s e r m a n u a l NuQ series NuQ manual page 34 Wall Mounting NuQ cabinets can be installed using purpose-designed Turbosound wall brackets and OmniMount™ wall brackets from the 60 series and 120 series ranges. Please refer to the Hardware Compatibility chart earlier in this manual for the correct...

u s e r m a n u a l NuQ series NuQ manual page 35 Ceiling Mounting Non-powered NuQ cabinets can be ceiling mounted using OmniMount™ ceiling brackets from the 60 series and 120 series ranges. The brackets attach to the rear of the cabinet and allow a range of angle adjustment. To install a cabinet us...

u s e r m a n u a l NuQ series NuQ manual page 36 this user manual. Small Vertical Array A second cabinet can be suspended underneath as shown with the addition of NuQ-SBE extender bars which are available as left and right pairs. With both HF horns rotated through 90° from the factory-supplied orie...

u s e r m a n u a l NuQ series NuQ manual page 37 To create a horizontal array for truss mounting: • Assemble the flying yokes and attach them to the cabinets as detailed above using the fixings provided with the flying yokes. • Swing the yokes around to the tops of the cabinets and attach them to t...

u s e r m a n u a l NuQ series NuQ manual page 39 Use of Thread Locking Compounds When assembling flying hardware to NuQ Series loudspeaker enclosures it is advisable to use thread-locking compounds to eyebolts and other bolts in order to avoid any possibility of loosening. The recommended thread-lo...

u s e r m a n u a l NuQ series NuQ manual page 40 Servicing Information If any of the drive units in your NuQ series cabinet should cease functioning and need a replacement re-cone or diaphragm, you are advised to remove the faulty unit from the cabinet and send it to a professional service centre a...

u s e r m a n u a l NuQ series NuQ manual page 41 Removal of the low frequency driver – B18 bandpass bass enclosure Remove the No.12 x 1 ½” screws (4) holding the rear access door (5) in place and set it aside for later re-assembly. Undo the M6 x 35 hex head screws (3) holding the low frequency driv...

u s e r m a n u a l NuQ series NuQ manual page 43 About EASE Data Sound system projects are more likely to go to plan when you have a reliable indicator in advance of how the speaker system will perform in the venue. Turbosound engineers are able to assist you with your system design using the indus...

u s e r m a n u a l NuQ series NuQ manual page 45 Technical Specifications Non-Powered Enclosures Model NuQ-8 NuQ-10 NuQ-12 NuQ-15 B15 B18 Dimensions HxWxD mm (inches) 464x272x220 18.3x10.7x8.7 525x318x258 20.7x12.5x10.2 655x373x340 25.8x14.7x13.4 712x430x385 28x16.9x15.2 464x574x620 18.3x22.6x24.4 ...

u s e r m a n u a l NuQ series NuQ manual page 46 Self-powered Enclosures Model NuQ-8DP NuQ-10DP NuQ-12DP NuQ-15DP B15DP B18DP Dimensions HxWxD 464x272x252 18.3x10.7x9.9 525x318x281 20.7x12.5x11.1 655x373x340 25.8x14.7x13.4 712x430x385 28x16.9x15.2 464x574x620 18.3x22.6x24.4 768x574x700 30.2x22.6x27...

u s e r m a n u a l NuQ series NuQ manual page 47 Spare Parts List Model NuQ-8/DP NuQ-10/DP NuQ-12/DP NuQ-15/DP B15/DP B18/DP LF Driver LS-8093 LS-1024 LS-1221 LS-1528 LS-1526 LS-1814 Re-cone Kit RC-8093 RC-1024 RC-1221 RC-1528 RC-1526 RC-1814 HF Driver CD-115 CD-213.2 n/a HF Diaphragm RD-115 RD-213...

u s e r m a n u a l NuQ series NuQ manual page 48 Warranty Limited Warranty This Turbosound loudspeaker product is warranted to the original end-user purchaser and all subsequent owners for a period of two (2) years from the original date of purchase. Warranty Coverage Warranty coverage includes def...

u s e r m a n u a l NuQ series NuQ manual page 49 Incidental and consequential damages Turbosound's liability is limited to the repair or replacement, at our option, of any defective product, and shall not be liable for any incidental and consequential damages including, without limitation, injury t...

u s e r m a n u a l NuQ series NuQ manual page 50 Notes