Tannoy CVS 301-BK 3″ In-Ceiling Loudspeaker

The CVS 301-BK 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-BK offers the power handling, wide frequency response and low distortion typically found in more expensive products. EN54-24 certification for fire detection and fire alarm systems makes the CVS 301-BK 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 black 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 Hz
• Frequency response (-10 dB): 68 Hz-20 Hz
• Sensitivity at 1m/1W: 85 dB
• Nominal coverage angle: 130°
• Directivity factor (Q) averaged 1 kHz to 6 kHz: 4.1
• Directivity index (DI) averaged 1 kHz to 6 kHz: 6.1
• Power handling (LoZ):
  • *1 Average: 20 W
  • Programme: 40 W
  • Peak: 80 W
  • Recommended amplifier power: 40 W @ 8 ?
  • Nominal Impedance (Switch to LoZ): 8 ?
  • 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): 200 mm (8″)
• Rear face of baffle to rear of back can: 130 mm (5.12″)
• Rear face of baffle to top of safety loop: 143 mm (5.63″)
• Rear face of baffle to rear of flex conduit: 155 mm (6.10″)
• Hole cutout diameter: ?172 mm (6.77″)
• Net weight: 2.41 kg (5.30 lbs) ±10%
• Included accessories: Metal grille, cable gland, flex conduit, C-ring, tile-bridge kit, paint mask, cutout template
• Optional accessories:
  • Mud ring
  • 48″ Tile rail
• Packed quantity: 1 pair