Tannoy QFLEX 64-WP Digitally Steerable Powered Column Array Loudspeaker (Weather Protected) - TA-QFLEX 64WP SYSTEM-WH

Product Overview

The Tannoy QFLEX 64-WP is a powered, digitally steerable column array loudspeaker built for large, acoustically challenging spaces where speech intelligibility cannot be compromised. With 64 channels of integrated DSP and amplification driving electronically steered beams, this weather-protected IP54 column array projects clear sound up to 100 m (328 ft) without the visual footprint of conventional point-source systems. It is engineered for commercial deployment in reverberant rooms such as houses of worship, auditoriums, and government spaces, and integrates into larger installations over Tannoy's VNET networked loudspeaker platform. For AV system designers specifying a long-throw column array for reverberant spaces, the QFLEX 64-WP delivers asymmetric beam control and full PA/VA compliance in a single architectural enclosure.

Product Description

The QFLEX 64-WP houses a high-density array of 32 four-inch low-frequency drivers, 16 three-inch low-frequency drivers, and 16 one-inch high-frequency drivers, each powered by its own 100 W Class D amplifier channel. This driver-per-channel architecture is what enables true digital beam steering: vertical coverage is adjustable from 5 to 100 degrees, as symmetrical or asymmetrical patterns and as single or multiple beams, so an integrator can place energy precisely on the audience and away from reflective surfaces. Pattern creation is handled in the intuitive BeamEngine GUI, which models near- and far-field SPL for even coverage across long throws. Because the transducers are spaced proportionally to frequency, the array suppresses aliasing artefacts that compromise lesser column systems. The enclosure is an architecturally styled aluminium column in a semi-matt white finish with a corrosion-resistant perforated aluminium grille, and every component is rated to IP54 for dust and water ingress. That makes the QFLEX 64-WP a practical choice for indoor swimming pools, high-dust work areas, and sheltered outdoor installations. As a fully amplified system it connects to other Tannoy products over VNET, with input accessory options for constant-voltage systems and Audinate Dante digital audio networks. AES3 input and link connections run on RJ-45 with internal sample-rate conversion up to 96 kHz, and the platform provides complete system diagnostics and monitoring for installed maintenance teams. Compare it with the lower-channel-count Tannoy QFLEX 48-WP, or browse the full Tannoy commercial loudspeaker range to match the array to your coverage requirement.

Key Features

• 64-channel beam steering — 64 channels of integrated DSP and amplification give class-leading ±70° steering control for precise audience coverage.
• High-density driver array — 32 x 4" LF, 16 x 3" LF and 16 x 1" HF drivers each run their own 100 W Class D amplifier for full-bandwidth pattern control.
• BeamEngine GUI control — An intuitive interface lets designers create asymmetric patterns and balance near- and far-field SPL without external processing.
• Aliasing-free coverage — Proportional frequency spacing across the array prevents the aliasing artefacts common to conventional column speakers.
• IP54 weather protection — Dust- and water-resistant construction suits natatoriums, dusty work areas, and sheltered outdoor sites.
• VNET system integration — Connects to other Tannoy loudspeakers over the VNET platform with full diagnostics and monitoring.
• Flexible digital inputs — AES3 in/link on RJ-45 with sample-rate conversion to 96 kHz, plus accessory options for constant-voltage and Dante networks.
• Long-throw performance — Engineered for coverage distances up to 100 m (328 ft) in the most reverberant environments.
• PA/VA compliant — Fully compliant for public address and voice-alarm duty in life-safety installations.
• 10-Year Warranty Program — Backed by Tannoy's extended warranty and designed and engineered in the U.K.

Typical Applications

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

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the QFLEX 64-WP steered — does it need external DSP?
No. All 64 channels of DSP and amplification are integrated. Beam patterns are configured in the BeamEngine GUI and stored in the unit, so no outboard processor or amplifier rack is required for steering.

What inputs does it accept and how does it fit into a larger AV system?
It accepts analogue and AES/EBU (AES3) audio, with AES3 input and link on RJ-45 and sample-rate conversion to 96 kHz. It connects to other Tannoy loudspeakers over VNET, and accessory interfaces add constant-voltage (70/100 V) input and Audinate Dante networking.

Can it be installed outdoors or in a pool environment?
All components are rated to IP54 for dust and water ingress, making it suitable for natatoriums, high-dust areas, and sheltered outdoor sites with moderate weather exposure. It is not intended for fully exposed, severe-weather locations.

Is it suitable for voice-alarm and life-safety systems?
Yes. The QFLEX 64-WP is fully PA/VA compliant and provides system diagnostics and monitoring for installed life-safety applications.

What coverage distance can I plan for?
It is engineered for typical application distances up to 100 m (328 ft), with a maximum SPL of 103 dB measured at 100 ft (30 m).

What warranty and support are included?
The unit is covered by Tannoy's 10-Year Warranty Program. For project design assistance, steering files, or integration support, contact the Creation Networks team via the Tannoy collection page.