Tannoy VLS 15 (EN 54) Passive Column Array Loudspeaker (EN 54-24 Certified, Black) - TA-VLS15-BK

Product Overview

The Tannoy VLS 15 EN 54 passive column array loudspeaker is an 800-watt peak, EN 54-24 certified column designed for acoustically challenging and architecturally sensitive spaces requiring music and high-intelligibility speech reinforcement. Its Focused Asymmetrical Shaping Technology (FAST) shapes vertical coverage toward the listening plane, reducing reflections in reverberant venues. Multiple 70V and 100V transformer taps plus 12-ohm direct input make it flexible for distributed and voice-alarm system design. EN 54-24 compliance and IP65 weather resistance suit it to life-safety, indoor, and outdoor installations.

Product Description

The VLS 15 (EN 54) is ideally suited to challenging acoustic and architecturally sensitive spaces where background or foreground music and speech reinforcement is required. Typical applications include airports, train stations, conference centers, houses of worship, stadium concourses, museums, theme parks, and hotels. The heart of the system is its asymmetrical vertical dispersion, which gently shapes acoustic coverage toward the lower quadrant of the vertical axis to keep energy on the audience and off reflective ceilings.

The loudspeaker's Focused Asymmetrical Shaping Technology (FAST) also speeds installation, reducing the need for tilting to achieve optimal coverage. EN 54-24 compliance makes the VLS 15 (EN 54) a strong choice where life safety is a priority, and all components are weather resistant to IP65 for outdoor use. Multiple transformer taps support 70V and 100V line systems or 12-ohm direct input via an accessible rotary tapping switch with a low-insertion-loss 150 W line transformer. The slender, architecturally styled powder-coated aluminum chassis with a corrosion-resistant stainless steel grille mounts quickly using the included custom brackets. Browse the full Tannoy collection at Creation Networks for matching distributed-audio and life-safety components.

Key Features

• EN 54-24 Certified — Certified for use in fire detection and fire alarm voice-evacuation systems where life safety is a priority.
• FAST Asymmetrical Coverage — Focused Asymmetrical Shaping Technology directs vertical dispersion toward the listening plane, reducing reflections in reverberant rooms.
• 15-Driver Column Array — Seven 3.5-inch woofers and eight 1-inch metal dome tweeters provide high-intelligibility speech and full-range sound to 35 kHz.
• 70V/100V and Low-Z Operation — Multiple transformer taps support 70V and 100V line systems or 12-ohm direct input via a rotary switch.
• IP65 Weather Resistance — All components are weather resistant to IP65, suiting the column to covered outdoor and washdown environments.
• Architectural Aluminum Chassis — A slender powder-coated aluminum enclosure with a stainless steel grille blends into sensitive architectural spaces.
• Quick-Install Brackets — Included custom brackets allow fast, accurate wall mounting with minimal tilting thanks to FAST coverage shaping.
• 10-Year Warranty Program — Backed by Tannoy's warranty program and engineered in the U.K.

Typical Applications

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

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the VLS 15 suitable for voice evacuation systems?
Yes. It is EN 54-24 certified for use in fire detection and fire alarm voice-evacuation systems, with published EN54-24 sensitivity and maximum SPL figures measured through the transformer.

Can it be used outdoors?
Yes. All components are weather resistant to IP65, making it suitable for covered outdoor areas such as stadium concourses and transport hubs.

What line voltages does it support?
It provides multiple 70V and 100V transformer taps selectable via a rotary switch, plus a 12-ohm low-impedance direct input, allowing flexible distributed-audio system design.

Why does FAST reduce installation time?
Focused Asymmetrical Shaping Technology biases vertical coverage downward toward the listening plane, so the column delivers correct coverage with little or no physical tilting during mounting.

How is it mounted and wired?
Included flying and wall-mount brackets allow quick, accurate installation, and connection is made via a barrier strip with dedicated input and link terminals plus an input panel cover plate and gland.

What warranty and support are included?
The loudspeaker is covered by Tannoy's 10-Year Warranty Program. Contact Creation Networks for system design assistance and project pricing.