Tannoy QFLEX 48-WP Digitally Steerable Powered Column Array Loudspeaker (Weather Protected) - TA-QFLEX 48WP SYSTEM-WH

Product Overview

The Tannoy QFLEX 48-WP digitally steerable powered column array loudspeaker is engineered for large, acoustically challenging installations where long-throw speech intelligibility and music reinforcement must reach distant listeners with precision. This weather-protected column array speaker delivers electronically steered beam control without physical re-aiming, making it a strong fit for houses of worship, transportation hubs, and performing arts centres. Certified to IP54 for water and dust ingress, the QFLEX 48-WP also suits indoor pools, dusty work areas, and moderate outdoor environments. It connects to wider Tannoy systems over the proprietary VNET loudspeaker networking platform for integrated DSP, amplification, and monitoring.

Product Description

The QFLEX 48-WP packs sixteen 4-inch low-frequency drivers, sixteen 3-inch low-frequency drivers, and sixteen 1-inch high-frequency drivers, each fed by an individual 100-watt Class D amplifier across 48 channels of integrated DSP and amplification. This high-density transducer layout uses proportional frequency spacing to prevent aliasing artefacts and extend beam-steering control across the audio band. Using the intuitive BeamEngine GUI, AV system designers can create asymmetric coverage patterns and balance near-field and far-field SPL with class-leading vertical steering of plus or minus 70 degrees. The array is rated for installation coverage distances up to 80 m (262 feet), making it well suited to reverberant rooms and tall, open architecture. It is fully PA/VA compliant for voice alarm and life-safety applications, and AES3 input and link connections on RJ-45 connectors provide internal sample rate conversion up to 96 kHz. Input accessory options support constant-voltage systems and Audinate Dante digital audio networks, so the loudspeaker drops into existing networked AV infrastructure. The architecturally styled aluminium enclosure carries a semi matt white painted finish with a corrosion-resistant perforated aluminium grille, and the included custom brackets allow quick, accurate installation. Explore the full Tannoy collection at Creation Networks, or compare it with the larger Tannoy QFLEX 40-WP for shorter throw distances.

Key Features

• Digital Beam Steering — Electronic steering of plus or minus 70 degrees aims coverage precisely without physically tilting the loudspeaker, improving speech intelligibility in difficult rooms.
• 48-Channel DSP and Amplification — Forty-eight channels of integrated DSP drive individual 100-watt Class D amplifiers for each transducer, giving fine control over the radiated pattern.
• High-Density Transducer Array — Sixteen 4-inch and sixteen 3-inch low-frequency drivers plus sixteen 1-inch high-frequency drivers with proportional spacing prevent aliasing and extend steering across the frequency range.
• BeamEngine GUI — The BeamEngine software creates asymmetric patterns and multiple beams while evening out near-field and far-field SPL across the audience.
• Long-Throw Coverage — Rated for installation coverage distances up to 80 m (262 feet), it serves large auditoriums and reverberant transport spaces.
• IP54 Weather Protection — All components are weather and dust resistant to IP54, suiting indoor pools, dusty environments, and moderate outdoor use.
• VNET Networking — The proprietary VNET platform links the array to other Tannoy products for unified DSP, amplification, diagnostics, and monitoring.
• PA/VA Compliant — Full PA/VA compliance supports use in voice alarm and public address life-safety systems.
• Flexible Inputs — AES3 on RJ-45 with sample rate conversion to 96 kHz, plus accessory options for constant-voltage and Dante networks, integrate the unit into networked AV systems.
• 10-Year Warranty Program — Backed by Tannoy's 10-Year Warranty Program and designed and engineered in the U.K.

Typical Applications

• House of worship
• Auditorium
• Government space
• Multi-purpose room
• Commercial meeting space

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the QFLEX 48-WP steer sound without moving the loudspeaker?
Its 48 channels of DSP independently control each transducer, electronically aiming the beam plus or minus 70 degrees in the vertical plane. The BeamEngine GUI lets you set asymmetric patterns and multiple beams to match the room.

Can it integrate with a Dante AV network?
Yes. Input accessory options support Audinate Dante digital audio networks and constant-voltage systems, while AES3 input and link connections on RJ-45 provide sample rate conversion up to 96 kHz for networked AV infrastructure.

Is it suitable for outdoor or wet environments?
All components are weather and dust resistant to IP54, which suits indoor swimming pools, dusty work areas, and outdoor applications in moderate weather conditions.

What coverage distance can I expect?
The QFLEX 48-WP is specified for installation coverage distances up to 80 m (262 feet), making it appropriate for large, reverberant venues.

Can it be used in a voice alarm or public address system?
Yes. The system is fully PA/VA compliant, so it can serve life-safety voice alarm and public address roles alongside music and speech reinforcement.

What warranty and support are available?
The QFLEX 48-WP is covered by Tannoy's 10-Year Warranty Program. Contact Creation Networks for project design assistance, integration guidance, and a quote.