Tannoy Precision 6D Active Studio Monitor

Product Description

Taking full advantage of significant advances in digital speaker measuring techniques such as Klippell symmetry and nonlinear distortion analysis, laser scanning interferometry, acoustic CAD simulation and cutting edge acoustic technologies, Tannoy engineers have developed 2 new active monitors. The new Precision D range incorporates the latest Tannoy Dual Concentric driver and WideBand Technology to deliver near field monitoring speaker designs that set new standards of acoustic performance and accuracy.

From the Front
40mm MDF sculpted baffle -- stiff, heavy and rigid and minimises diffraction

Recessed drive units flush with the baffle surface - minimises diffraction

10 point fixing maximises contact between drive unit and baffle

Drive unit development using Klippell analysis equipment to minimise offsets and linearise the suspension components

Cast chassis Tannoy Dual Concentric point source constant directivity driver

Smooth tweeter faceplate contours prevent diffraction and cavity effects

Effectively 2 drivers properly merged into one, with the HF mounted on the back of the LF unit so that both drivers are on the same axis, As a result sound energy is propagated from the same point and delivered through the centre of the low frequency cone providing a true point source. This integrated approach provides a constant time delay over the frequency spectrum offering better transient performance and sound quality with better harmonic alignment than a displaced source monitor design. The crucial benefit at the mix position is the delivery of a more natural and cleaner sound with greatly enhanced intelligibility.

A key benefit of the Dual design is a very wide "sweet spot" with an exceptionally even response throughout the listening area and extraordinary transient response. This phase accurate Tannoy designed drive unit has, for all these reasons, been the choice of professional studio engineers for decades.

Tannoy SuperTweeter extends the amplitude response beyond 20kHz audibility to 50kHz to correct the phase response from 8kHz to 20kHz within the audible band. This preserves the harmonic structure of sounds and the stability of the stereo image.

From the Side
18mm MDF cabinet construction provides stiffness and minimises colouration

Internal construction braces the sides and rear of the cabinet against the rear of the bass driver to provide a rigid reactive mass for the moving cone assembly. Ensures fast tight bass response and clear midrange

Front baffle and rear panel tongued and grooved into the cabinet as a mechanical interlock for safety if wall mounted

From the Rear
Double insulated to prevent ground loops -- no safety earth required

CSA/CE/CCC/CB full safety approvals including China

Spare fuse in IEC mains connector

On/Off mains isolator switch

Substantial heat sinking for long term cool running and 24/7 reliability

XLR and 1/4 in. jack Combi connector for balanced input

Switch adjacent to XLR selects digital or analogue input

RCA input for SPDIF with 75 Ohm terminating impedance

2nd RCA for SPDIF output for slaving a stereo pair

Yellow LED indicator lights up when digital lock is achieved

3-way switch selects which channel of the SPDIF stream is decoded, marked Left/Right/Mono. Switching is post 2 channel DAC

Trim/Gain control over +6dB/-12dB range reference 0dBV (0.775V) input for full rated output

Trim/Gain control works on SPDIF input post DAC

Switch selection of 12dB/8ve 80Hz hi-pass filter for use with AV subwoofers

First bank of 10 DIP switches controls LF alignment, mid/near/close field and half/quarter/eighth space compensation

Second bank of DIP switches controls mid band and HF shelving trim

Note that the DIP switch flat setting is shown on the back panel artwork

Small hole to the right of the right hand switch bank allows the factory set HF trim on test to be fine trimmed by a service agent if a tweeter needs to be replaced zZounds is an authorized dealer of Tannoy products.

Frequency Response (1): 59Hz-51kHZ

Max SPL(2): 116dB

Distortion: <0.5%

Drive Unit
Dispersion: (@-6dB) 90 degrees

Dual Concentric LF/MID: 165mm (6 in.) Dual Concentric constant directivity driver with multi fibre paper pulp cone.

Dual Concentric HF: 25mm (1 in.) titanium dome, neodymium magnet system

SuperTweeter: 25mm (1 in.) titanium dome, neodymium magnet system

Shielded: Yes

Electronic System
Inputs: Balanced XLR/Jack, SPDIF Phono

SPDIF: Sampling rate 44.1 - 96kHz

Sensitivity: 775mV for 75W

Crossover Frequency: 2.5kHz

Amplifier Output Power: LF - 75W, HF - 35W, ST - passive feed from HF

User Controls: Front panel mounted on/standby/mute LED indicator, Rear trim +6/-12dB, 80Hz hi-pass switch (for AV use), 16-way DIP switch selection for optimum response

Outputs: SPDIF RCA

Power Supply: Fixed mains voltage 110v

Cabinet
Type: Optimised bass-reflex loaded

Construction: MDF cabinet, front baffle T&G front and back

Finish: Black cabinet Grey painted baffle with brushed aluminium insert

Activ-Assist: Activ-Assist PC/MAC based software-measuring system to assist with the setting of the DIP switches to reach a substantially linear and flat response at the monitoring position.

(1) +/- 3 dB , measured at 1m in an anechoic chamber. (2) Peak SPL at mix position for 1 pair driven