CARVIN TCS - User Manual

Congratulations! You’ve joined a fast growing group of people
who have chosen the high quality TCS loudspeaker systems. We
welcome you and will do our best to satisfy you with your new
TCS loudspeaker.
In order for you to use this product most effectively, please take
some time to read this manual. We have included a great deal of
information that will help you achieve optimum performance, sound,
and quality from your new loudspeaker system.
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TCS Series Loudspeakers
The TCS series loudspeakers give you greater response, more power,
and more intelligibility than any other two-way speaker system on the market
today. We achieved this by using the highest quality components, the best
speaker design systems, and over 80 years of combined experience in
professional audio engineering. TCS systems provide the ultimate in pro
sound for any venue, large or small. TCS loudspeakers are designed to
be suspended separately or several different models together to create
perfect coverage for a given application. TCS loudspeakers are specifi-
cally engineered for optimum performance as front of house speakers,
fills, subwoofers, and stage monitors. Set up an entire sound system using
Carvin’s TCS series loudspeakers.
All TCS loudspeakers are designed around 13 ply Baltic birch enclosures
that are engineered to a rated 1000 lbs. tensile strength. Each enclosure
incorporates 12 to 16 fly points to create any array cluster desired. TCS
enclosures feature 26 ply Baltic birch baffles (except TCS115M and
TCS210) to eliminate cabinet resonance and increase overall efficiency.
All enclosures include internal bracing for structural stability and support.
TCS215
TCS215W
TCS210
TCS115
TCS115M
TCS218
Shown: A typical TCS 60º array consisting of five TCS215’s, one TCS215W for bass and one TCS
115 mounted at a 45º angle for downfill.

Summary

Receiving Inspection and Safety

Important Safety Information

Definitions of safety alerts like Danger, Warning, Caution for user operation.

Quick Start: Full Range Mode

Step-by-step guide for connecting speakers in full range mode.

Quick Start: Bi Amp Mode

Step-by-step guide for connecting speakers in bi-amp mode.

Typical Loudspeaker Impedance Configurations

Wiring examples for series and parallel connections to manage impedance.

Warranty Information

Internal Crossover and Operating Modes

Speakon Connector and Amplifier Selection

High Frequency Drivers

Specifications and features of high-frequency drivers used in TCS series speakers.

Low Frequency Drivers

Specifications and features of low-frequency drivers used in TCS series speakers.

Polar Plots Explained

Suspension and Rigging Guidelines

Important Rigging Note

Crucial information regarding the use of mounting points and avoiding air leaks.

Suspension Hardware Overview

Overview of Carvin's specific hardware for suspending TCS loudspeakers.

De-rating for Angled Mounting

Explains how angled mounting affects the working load limit (WLL).

CARVIN TCS Specifications

General

Brand	CARVIN
Model	TCS
Category	Speakers
Language	English