Building on the success of the V-Series in sound reinforcement, Tannoy is now offering a fully active version called VNET. By integrating its Dual Concentric point source, constant directivity drive unit with leading edge digital signal processing (DSP), network control and class D amplifier technologies into these high definition sound reinforcement (HDSR) loudspeakers, Tannoy says it is providing a fully monitored active speaker system; a turn key solution for the most demanding sound reinforcement applications.VNET's capabilities were demonstrated at PLASA 2005 via impressive live performances by former members of Wet Wet Wet

All VNET models are supplied with the active speaker system fully optimised; requiring only room equalisation to finalise the set up. Room EQ is simplified via user accessible signal processing based on the latest third generation SHARC DSP that can be used in place of an upstream speaker management system. Using free network topology, which does not suffer the distance limitations of traditional Ethernet based networks, individual speakers can be linked together with Category 5 cable in a daisy chain, star layout, or a combination of both.

At the heart of all VNET models is the Tannoy Dual Concentric drive unit. By placing the high frequency drive unit physically inside the low frequency driver, Tannoy engineers claim to have created a true point source that exhibits constant directivity and unparalleled linearity.

(Jim Evans)


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