Tannoy CVS 301 3″ In-Ceiling Loudspeaker

The CVS 301 is a ceiling loudspeaker engineered to provide superb audio performance in both background and foreground music sound systems. Ideally suited for a wide variety of applications, from restaurants and hotels to houses of worship and businesses of all types, the CVS 301 offers the power handling, wide frequency response and low distortion typically found in more expensive products. EN 54-24 certification for fire detection and fire alarm systems makes the CVS 301 the perfect choice where safety is a top priority. The loudspeaker is also UL 1480 certified for fire-protected signalling systems and UL 2043 certified for air-handling spaces.

Features

• Full range ceiling loudspeaker for installation applications
• 20 Watts continuous, 80 Watts peak power
• 3″ polypropylene full-range driver with butyl rubber surround for enhanced durability and long-term reliability
• Wide constant directivity dispersion for optimum coverage
• EN54-24:2008 certified Type A
• UL 1480 certified for fire-protected signalling systems
• UL 2043 certified for air-handling spaces
• UV and weather resistant UL 94-V0 and 94-5VB ABS front with plated steel fire can enclosure
• Powder coated aluminium mesh grille with dust protection
• Multiple transformer taps for 70 V and 100 V line systems or 8 Ohm direct input
• Low insertion loss 15 W line transformer with easily accessible tapping switch
• Semi matt white finish fits unobtrusively in any environment
• Mounting C-ring and ceiling tile rails included
• Steel cover and strain relief clamping mechanism for fire rated cable

Specifications

Performance

Frequency response (+3dB, -3 dB)

85 Hz-19 kHz

Frequency response (-10 dB)

68 Hz-20 kHz

Sensitivity at 1m/1W

85 dB

Nominal coverage angle

130 Degree

Directivity factor (Q)

4.1 (averaged 1 kHz to 6 kHz)

Directivity index (DI)

6.1 (averaged 1 kHz to 6 kHz)

Power handling (LoZ)

Average: 20W
Programme: 40W
Peak: 80W
Recommended amplifier power: 40W @ 8 Ohm
Nominal Impedance (Switch to LoZ): 8 Ohm
Rated maximum SPL (1 m, Switch to LoZ): 101 dB
Average: 98 dB
Peak SPL: 104 dB

Transformer taps

70 V: 15 W/ 7.5 W/ 3.8 W/ 1.9 W
100 V: 15 W/ 7.5 W/ 3.8 W

Transducers

Low frequency: 76 mm (3″) PP cone

Physical

Enclosure

Blind mount (BM)

Back can

Anodized steel

Baffle

Reflex loaded UL 94V-0 rated ABS

Grille

Aluminum, powder coated

Safety Features

Rear enclosure safety ring for load-bearing bond

Clamping Design

Security toggle clamp

Connectors

Euroblock-style connector with screw terminals (with input cover and cable gland supplied)

Dimensions

Bezel diameter (grille max diameter): 8″ (200mm)
Rear face of baffle to rear of back can: 5.12″ (130mm)
Rear face of baffle to top of safety loop: 5.63″ (143mm)
Rear face of baffle to rear of flex conduit: 6.10″ (155mm)
Hole cutout diameter: 6.77″ (172mm)

Weight

5.30 lb (2.41kg) +/-10%