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HI FREQUENCY DRIVERS
The TCS115 & TCS215 use Carvin’s TCS3000 high frequency driver. This driver features
a 100 oz. magnet, 4” precision wound ferrofluid cooled voice coil, titanium diaphram and
surround and a 2” throat exit. This massive driver delivers smooth mids and pristine highs
at an incredible 350 W power rating.
The TCS115M & TCS210 use Carvin’s HF1100 high frequency driver. This driver features
an 88 oz. motor structure, 2” precision wound voice coil, titanium diaphram and a 1” throat
exit. This driver delivers crystal clear vocals and sweet highs at a 100 W power rating.
LOW FREQUENCY DRIVERS
The TCS115, TCS215, TCS215W and the TCS218 all use a special type of heatsinked driver.
These drivers incorporate the latest in speaker technology using a 4” precision wound voice
coil cooled by a uniquely designed heatsink structure which allows these drivers to handle
up to 1500 W each. The massive motor structure drives a very rigid kevlar impregnated
paper cone to deliver thunderous lows.
The TCS115M & TCS210 use Carvin’s PS15C and PS10 drivers. Both drivers feature kapton
voice coil formers, firm surrounds, and impregnated paper cones.
Every one of the TCS series loudspeakers are tested to maximum power capacity before
shipping to ensure they are free of defects and to guarantee 100% satisfaction.
TCS SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATION TCS115 TCS115M TCS210 TCS215 TCS215W TCS218
Freq. Resp. 58 - 19k Hz 65 - 15k Hz 70 0 - 15k Hz 48 - 19k Hz 40 - 1k Hz 30 - 800 Hz
Sensitivity 1W/1M 100 dB 101.7 dB 102 dB 101.5 dB 99.7 dB 101 dB
Power (EIA) 1500 Watts 600 Watts 600 Watts 3000 Watts 3000 Watts 3000 Watts
Nominal Impedance 8 Ω 8Ω 4Ω 4Ω 4Ω 4Ω
Crossover Biamp switch Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Nominal Dispersion 90° x 40° 60° x 40° 60° x 40° 90° x 40° N/A N/A
Crossover Frequency 850 Hz 1k Hz 1k Hz 850 Hz 700 Hz 500 Hz
Mounting / Fly points 16 8 12 12 12 N/A
Dimensions
Height 32” 17” 31.25” 48” 48” 30”
Width (front) 20.5” 29.25” 13.25” 20.5” 20.5” 45”
Width (back) 7.25” 29.25” 7.50” 10” 10” 45”
Depth 18.75” 17” 14” 25” 25” 29.75”
Trap. Angle 12.5° N/A 12.5° 12.5° 12.5° N/A
Grille Material 14 Ga. 14 Ga. 14 Ga. 14 Ga. 14 Ga. 14 Ga.
Perf. Steel Perf. Steel Perf. Steel Perf. Steel Perf. Steel Perf. Steel
Net Weight 119 lbs. 68 lbs. 57 lbs. 169 lbs. 138 lbs. 217 lbs.
For speaker response and coverage, see polar plots on facing page.
CHOOSING THE CORRECT POWER AMPLIFIER
CAUTION: It is important to select the proper wattage power amplifier. For optimum per-
formance you need to have enough power from your amplifier . Great care should be
taken to not exceed the published power ratings of the loudspeakers. Damage that occurs
from overpowering voids the manufacturers warranty. External limiting can be used to
avoid this.
The first thing to consider when selecting a power amplifier is how loud the system needs
to be. This should be determined by the maximum output ratings of the loudspeaker or
number of loudspeakers, not by amplifier power. A loudspeaker who’s capability exceeds
the needs of the system will always perform well, where as a loudspeaker who’s capa-
bility does not meet the needs of the system will likely be pushed beyond it’s capabilities
resulting in distortion which may cause failure.
Based on these considerations, the choice of power amplifier size should be based on
the power rating or just under the power rating of the loudspeaker. CAUTION: If you
choose an amplifier under the power rating of the loudspeaker take care not to drive the
power amplifier into clipping for extended periods of time as this will permanently damage
the loudspeakers again voiding the manufacturers warranty.