Tannoy

VLS 15 (EN 54)-WH

Name: VLS 15 (EN 54)-WH
Brand: Tannoy
SKU: TANNOY-VLS-15-EN-54-WH

Model 0302-AAU · Series VLS

EN 54-24 certified passive column array loudspeaker in white, with 15 drivers and FAST dispersion control

At a glance

All specifications

Sensitivity: 76 dB (2.83 V / 1 m)
Nominal impedance: 12 ohms
Frequency response: 150 Hz to 30 kHz
Weight: 11.7 kg
System sensitivity: 91 dB (1 m, Lo Z)
Nominal impedance (Lo Z): 12 Ω

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Overview

A column tilted steeply off a clean wall is hard to miss. The vertical pattern of this white column leans downward, at +6/-22 degrees. Where a conventional column would need a steep downward tilt, this one may need less, or none at all.

Highlights

Passive column array loudspeaker for indoor and outdoor installation applications
200 Watts continuous, 800 Watts peak power
7 vertically arrayed 3.5" low-frequency drivers provide high intelligibility speech reproduction
8 vertically arrayed 1" high-frequency metal dome tweeters for full range sound up to 35 kHz
FAST (Focussed Asymmetrical Shaping Technology) delivers asymmetric vertical dispersion towards the typical listening plane
EN 54-24 certified for fire detection and fire alarm systems
Multiple transformer taps for 70 V and 100 V line systems or 12 Ohm direct input
Low insertion loss 150 W line transformer with easily accessible tapping switch
All components weather resistant to IP65 for outdoor use
Architecturally styled aluminum enclosure with a semi-matte white painted finish
Corrosion-resistant stainless steel perforated grille
Included custom brackets allow quick and accurate installation

About Tannoy

Our Journey Tannoy is one of the world's most storied and prestigious audio brands, with a legacy spanning nearly a century. Rooted in British engineering, it has evolved from a wartime essential to a global benchmark for high-fidelity and professional sound.

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Features

Brackets in the box
A standard wall bracket comes supplied, slotted to allow an angle between 0 and 6 degrees. A flying bracket is supplied too, and a pan-tilt bracket is optional. The paint finish is RAL 9003 (white) on an aluminium extrusion.
Outdoors, and on the alarm
The cabinet is rated IP64 and resists salt spray and UV exposure. A right angled watertight cable gland is supplied for outdoor applications. For fire detection and alarm systems, it holds EN 54-24 certification.

Specifications

Sensitivity: 76 dB (2.83 V / 1 m); How loud it plays for a given signal. Higher sensitivity needs less amplifier power.
Nominal impedance: 12 ohms; The electrical load your amplifier drives. System Builder checks it against the amplifier you pick.
Frequency response: 150 Hz to 30 kHz; The range of pitches it reproduces, from deep bass to the top of the treble.
Weight: 11.7 kg; Per unit, out of the box.
Model code: TANNOY-VLS-15-EN-54-WH; Quote it when you ask a specialist.

Specifications

Frequency response: 150 Hz - 30 kHz ±3 dB 110 Hz - 35 kHz -10 dB
Horizontal dispersion (-6 dB): 130° H
Vertical dispersion (-6 dB): +6° / -22° V (-8° bias)
Power handling (IEC): 200 W average, 400 W continuous, 800 W peak
Recommended amplifier power: 600 W @ 8 Ω
System sensitivity: 91 dB (1 m, Lo Z)
Sensitivity (per EN54-24): 76 dB (4 M, through transformer)
Nominal impedance (Lo Z): 12 Ω
Maximum SPL (per EN54-24): 96 dB (4 M, through transformer)
Rated maximum SPL: 114 dB continuous, 120 dB peak (1 m, Lo Z)
Crossover: Passive, utilizing Focussed Asymmetrical Shaping Technology (FAST)
Crossover point: 2.5 kHz
Directivity factor (Q): 9.1 averaged, 1 kHz to 10 kHz
Directivity index (DI): 9.6 average, 1 kHz to 10 kHz
Components: 7 x 3.5" (89 mm) woofers 8 x 1" (25 mm) metal dome tweeters
500 Hz: 226° H x 114° V
1 kHz: 191° H x 57° V
2 kHz: 131° H x 32° V
4 kHz: 119° H x 27° V
Connectors: Barrier strip
Wiring: Terminal 1+ / 2- (input); 3- / 4+ (link)
Dimensions H x W x D: 816 x 121 x 147 mm (32.1 x 4.8 x 5.8")
Net weight: 11.7 kg (25.7 lbs)
Construction: Aluminium extrusion
Finish: Paint RAL 9003 (white) Custom RAL colours available (additional cost and lead-time)
Grille: Powder coated perforated steel
Flying hardware: Flying bracket, wall mount bracket,input panel cover plate and gland