Tannoy QFLEX 16

Product description:

The acoustical principles and physics that govern beam-steering loudspeakers are well established
and documented, and therefore not subject to patents. However, the specifics of design,
engineering and manufacturing are critical, since it’s the implementation of the principles that
will determine sound quality, beam control range, uniformity of dispersion, and product reliability.
On all these counts, Tannoy’s QFlex range defines the global standard for column array
beam-steering technology. We determined that full-range beam-steering would be a prerequisite
from the outset, rather than placing emphasis only on vocal regions as with competitive products
In the most difficult acoustical environments – whether in traditional cathedrals or vast ultra-modern
airport terminals – QFlex loudspeakers precisely control directivity in the vertical axis, resulting
in optimal venue coverage and the best possible dir ect-to-reverberant ratio. Acoustic output
is precisely aimed where it needs to be delivered, greatly reducing reflections from hard
surfaces – even when the QFlex column must be mounted well above audience level. Whether
the audio program is music or critical voice announcements as part of a life safety or mass
notification system QFlex will provide exceptionally high voice intelligibility and full-bodied, natural
music reproduction. Also, compared to implementing acoustical treatments or even deploying
competitive beam-steering loudspeakers, a QFlex solution will result in cost savings coupled
with superior performance.

Physical data:

Driver complement: 8 x 3” LF drivers, 8 x 1” HF drivers, 16 x amplifier channels
Dimensions HxWxD: 744 x 171.5 x 150 mm, (29.3 x 6.7 x 5.9”)
Weight: 14.3 kg (31.5 lbs)
Enclosure: Extruded aluminum (optional Weather Protected specification
available, rated to IP54)
Finish: Standard: White
Special order: Any RAL colour
Protective grille: Painted aluminium

Features:

• Extremely intelligible speech and
music reinforcement
• Class leading steering control
(+/- 70 degrees)
• Densely spaced transducers to defeat
the effects of aliasing
• Intuitive BeamEngineTM GUI
• Integrated cutting edge DSP, network
control and amplification
• Networkable with Tannoy VNETTM
products
• Architecturally pleasing
• Fully PA/VA compliant
• AES Connectivity
• Input options for constant voltage
systems and DanteTM digital
audio networks
• IP54 Certified (optional)

Applications:

• Traditional houses of worship
• Transportation hubs
• Museums
• Shopping malls
• Theatres and auditoria
• Government buildings
• Conference facilities
• Hotel ballrooms
• Corporate HQ atria