The series is engineered specifically for applications where predictable high quality audio coverage is required in high or open-ceilinged spaces - such as airports, railway stations, malls or large double or triple height commercial floors - without compromising clarity, intelligibility and SPL.
The cylindrical form-factor has been conceived to meet the exacting demands of the architectural sector, minimising the impact on aesthetics and allowing the systems designer to locate the loudspeakers discretely, at a desired height without regard to the physical ceiling height, and in a manner that won't conflict with other suspended systems such as lighting fixtures and ventilation, says the company.
OCV Series was also conceived to meet an increasingly critical demand from installation professionals for a pendant style loudspeaker that delivers a competitive performance advantage without being compromised by price - a crucial factor in the current climate of 'value engineered' projects.
Available in black or white as standard and comprising of two models, the OCV 6 and OCV 8, OCV Series is by design a full-bandwidth open-ceiling speaker system. Each model is built around a mid-bass driver (150 mm (6") or 200 mm (8") respectively) with a coaxially-mounted 19 mm (0.75") high frequency section - all mounted in the cylindrical steel enclosure with mild steel powder coated grille.
The mineral loaded polypropylene cone material and nitrile rubber surround of the driver assembly enhances durability and provides long-term reliability, while the enclosure is IP54 rated for dust and water ingress, UV resistant - making it suitable for operating within high temperature and high humidity environments.
Tannoy provides all the required hardware for hanging as standard, including steel wires, gripple speed clamp and 3/8" threaded rod adapter - making installation a simple and time-efficient process. OCV Series will be unveiled at InfoComm 2011 in Orlando, and is expected to ship in August 2011.
(Jim Evans)
