Turbosound NuQ SERIES User manual

NuQ SERIES
USER MANUAL
Turbosound Ltd.
Star Road, Partridge Green
West Sussex RH13 8RY England
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www.turbosound.com
Issue 1.0 July 2007
Copyright © 2007 Turbosound Ltd.

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Contents
NuQ SERIES............................................................................................................................................................. 1
Contents .............................................................................................................................................................. 2
Introduction....................................................................................................................................................4
Thanks ............................................................................................................................... 4
Unpacking ......................................................................................................................... 4
Product Range Summary.............................................................................................................................5
General Features .............................................................................................................. 5
General Features for Two-Way Enclosures ................................................................... 6
Model Information ........................................................................................................... 7
NuQ-8 ............................................................................................................................ 7
NuQ-10 ..........................................................................................................................7
NuQ-12 ..........................................................................................................................8
NuQ-15 ..........................................................................................................................8
B15 ................................................................................................................................. 9
B18 ................................................................................................................................. 9
NuQ-8DP...................................................................................................................... 10
NuQ-10DP.................................................................................................................... 10
NuQ-12DP.................................................................................................................... 11
NuQ-15DP.................................................................................................................... 11
B15DP .......................................................................................................................... 12
B18DP .......................................................................................................................... 12
System Requirements ................................................................................................................................ 13
Passive loudspeakers and switchable loudspeakers used in passive mode............ 13
Amplifier Considerations ..........................................................................................................................14
Self-powered Loudspeakers.......................................................................................... 15
Loudspeaker connections.........................................................................................................................16
Passive systems ............................................................................................................. 16
Bi-amped systems.......................................................................................................... 16
Cable Recommendations .............................................................................................. 17
Networking Capability ..............................................................................................................................18
Computer system requirements................................................................................... 18
Hardware requirements................................................................................................. 18
TurboDrive™ Quick Reference Setup .......................................................................... 19
Loudspeaker Placement............................................................................................................................21
Choosing the best location............................................................................................ 21
Dispersion ....................................................................................................................... 21
Calculating the sound pressure level at a known distance from the PA .................. 22
Equalisation ....................................................................................................................22
System Configurations............................................................................................................................... 23
System1 – Basic Stereo Passive setup......................................................................... 23
System 2 – Stereo Passive setup with Bass Units and Active Crossover.................24
System 3 – Stereo Bi-amped setup with Active Crossover........................................ 25

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System 4 – Stereo Bi-amped setup with Sub-bass units and Active Crossover......26
Loudspeaker Management Systems ...................................................................................................... 27
Turbosound LMS series loudspeaker management systems....................................27
LMS-D24/6 Quick Reference Set Up .............................................................................29
Starting up ..................................................................................................................29
About Presets..............................................................................................................29
Preset Recall................................................................................................................30
Creating a user defined crossover............................................................................30
Store button ................................................................................................................ 30
LMS-D24/D26 Audio Connections ................................................................................31
Audio Input connectors..............................................................................................31
Audio Output connectors .......................................................................................... 31
Presets and Secure mode..........................................................................................31
Flying & Lifting / Rigging........................................................................................................................... 32
Hardware Compatibility.................................................................................................33
Speaker Pole and Tripod Stand Mounting ..................................................................33
Use with Flying Yokes....................................................................................................33
Truss Mounting ..............................................................................................................33
Wall Mounting ................................................................................................................ 34
Ceiling Mounting............................................................................................................35
Small Loudspeaker Arrays ............................................................................................35
Horizontal Rigging..........................................................................................................35
Small Vertical Array ....................................................................................................... 36
Using the T-bar...............................................................................................................36
Flying Single Enclosures ...............................................................................................37
Use of Thread Locking Compounds.............................................................................39
Servicing Information................................................................................................................................ 40
Removal of the low frequency driver – B15 front loaded bass enclosure ................40
Removal of the low frequency driver – B18 bandpass bass enclosure ....................41
Removal of the HF compression driver and LF driver – two-way cabinets.............. 42
About EASE Data ........................................................................................................................................ 43
Overview ......................................................................................................................... 43
Use of Turbosound EASE data ..................................................................................... 44
Technical Specifications.......................................................................................................................... 45
Non-Powered Enclosures ..............................................................................................45
Self-powered Enclosures...............................................................................................46
Spare Parts List........................................................................................................................................... 47
Warranty....................................................................................................................................................... 48
Notes............................................................................................................................................................. 50

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Introduction
Congratulations, you have just purchased a professional loudspeaker product from the
NuQ series of professional portable loudspeakers, designed to give you the best in audio
quality and many years of reliable, trouble free operation. It offers excellent pattern
control, superior audio quality, self-powered options, networking capability, integral
rigging hardware options, full technical documentation including EASE data, and a
comprehensive warranty against manufacturing defects. Please read through this manual
carefully before you attempt to operate the loudspeaker system. It contains valuable
information enabling you to quickly and easily connect the loudspeakers to your
amplifiers, important system and set-up checks together with positioning and mounting
instructions.
Thanks
Thank you for choosing a TURBOSOUND NuQ series loudspeaker product for your
application. Please spare a little time to read the contents of this manual, so that you
obtain the best possible performance from this unit.
All TURBOSOUND products are carefully engineered for world class performance and
reliability.
If you would like further information about this or any other TURBOSOUND product,
please contact us. Detailed product information is available on our web site at
www.turbosound.com
We look forward to helping you in the near future.
Unpacking
After unpacking the unit please check carefully for damage. If damage is found, please
notify the carrier concerned at once. You, the consignee, must instigate any claim. Please
retain all packaging in case of future re-shipment.

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Product Range Summary
General Features
NuQ series loudspeakers are designed for use in a wide variety of professional portable
sound reinforcement applications. These advanced features ensure that they will
continue to deliver consistently high quality audio performance.
•Digitally self-powered product options provide a fully integrated, convenient
plug-and-play sound reinforcement solution for professional applications.
•NuQ systems are fully networkable over a BVNet network, giving real time
control and monitoring of operating parameters
•The enclosures are supplied with a durable black or white semi-matt textured
paint finish as standard.
•Powder-coated perforated steel mesh grilles backed with reticulated foam
protect the drive units from damage and provide an unobtrusive and
aesthetically pleasing appearance.
•High quality neodymium magnets are used throughout to reduce overall weight.
Cast-frame low frequency drivers give the combined benefits of high strength
and low weight.
•Speakon NL4MP connectors are used on non-powered models for input and
loop-through / parallel connections to additional NuQ series speakers.
•Class D amplifiers use 96kHz sample rates for pristine audio quality, and are
better than 90% efficient

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General Features for Two-Way Enclosures
•High-grade neodymium-magnet speaker components are matched with an
internal passive crossover to ensure a seamless transition between the high
frequency and low frequency drivers.
•12” and 15” models are switchable active / passive via a rear panel toggle switch
to enable fully bi-amplified operation.
•The 1” high frequency compression driver used in the NuQ-8 and NuQ-10 is a
proprietary design based on the award-winning Aspect® series HF driver.
•Cabinets are constructed from high quality pre-formed birch plywood; rebated,
glued and screwed together for maximum strength and rigidity. This
construction method entirely eliminates four cabinet joints and reduces overall
weight.
•The symmetrical quasi-trapezoidal cabinet shape with 45° side angle is designed
to enable reversible low profile wedge monitoring applications
•Multiple rigging points enable a wide variety of installation methods: on speaker
stands and poles; with Turbosound yokes and swivel brackets; with
OmniMount™ hardware and specifically created Turbosound wall brackets. The
enclosures are also fitted with internal M10 threaded rigging points on the top,
sides, bottom and rear, that allow single cabinets to be suspended and angled in
fixed installations.
•The rigging points on the bottom of the cabinets enable them to be hung upside
down in order to position the HF driver closer to the audience.
•NuQ Series two-way enclosures are designed to give good pattern control down
to crossover frequency, and are fully supported with EASE polar data (available
to download from the Turbosound website at www.turbosound.com). This
enables accurate and predictable results when specifying sound systems in a
given venue.

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Model Information
NuQ-8
The NuQ-8 is a compact trapezoidal passive two-way
loudspeaker enclosure designed for use in mobile
speech and music sound reinforcement applications
as well as a range of fixed installations. It combines
a neodymium 8” LF driver with a 1” HF compression
driver on a rotatable 100º x 60º high frequency
waveguide with a passive crossover network. Its
symmetrical cabinet shape allows it to be used as a
low profile monitor wedge. Two Speakon NL4
connectors provide input and link out connections to
additional NuQ series loudspeakers.
The cabinet is fitted with a pole mount socket and
multiple internal rigging points which enable it to be
used with poles and speaker stands, yokes and
swivel brackets, wall brackets, and OmniMount™ series 20.5 brackets.
NuQ-10
The NuQ-10 is a compact trapezoidal passive two-way
loudspeaker enclosure designed for use in mobile
speech and music sound reinforcement applications
as well as a range of fixed installations. It combines a
neodymium 10” LF driver with a 1” HF compression
driver on a rotatable 100º x 60º high frequency
waveguide with a passive crossover network. Its
symmetrical cabinet shape allows it to be used as a
low profile monitor wedge. Two Speakon NL4
connectors provide input and link out connections to
additional NuQ series loudspeakers.
The cabinet is fitted with a pole mount socket and
multiple internal rigging points which enable it to be used with poles and speaker stands,
yokes and swivel brackets, wall brackets, and OmniMount™ series 60 brackets.

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NuQ-12
The NuQ-12 is a trapezoidal switchable
active/passive two-way loudspeaker enclosure
designed for use in mobile speech and music
sound reinforcement applications as well as a
range of fixed installations. It combines a
neodymium 12” LF driver with a 1.4” HF
compression driver on a rotatable 80º x 50º high
frequency waveguide with a passive crossover
network, switchable to fully bi-amplified
operation via a rear panel switch. Its symmetrical
cabinet shape allows it to be used as a low profile
monitor wedge. Two Speakon NL4 connectors
provide input and link out connections to
additional NuQ series loudspeakers.
The cabinet is fitted with a pole mount socket and multiple internal rigging points which
enable it to be used with poles and speaker stands, yokes and swivel brackets, wall
brackets, and OmniMount™ series 60 brackets.
NuQ-15
The NuQ-15 is a trapezoidal switchable
active/passive two-way loudspeaker enclosure
designed for use in mobile speech and music sound
reinforcement applications as well as a range of fixed
installations. It combines a neodymium 15” LF driver
with a 1.4” HF compression driver on a rotatable 80º
x 50º high frequency waveguide with a passive
crossover network, switchable to fully bi-amplified
operation via a rear panel switch. Its symmetrical
cabinet shape allows it to be used as a low profile
monitor wedge. Two Speakon NL4 connectors
provide input and link out connections to additional
NuQ series loudspeakers.
The cabinet is fitted with a pole mount socket and multiple internal rigging points which
enable it to be used with poles and speaker stands, yokes and swivel brackets, wall
brackets, and OmniMount™ series 120 brackets.

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B15
The B15 is a front-loaded, high efficiency low frequency loudspeaker designed to give
bass and sub-bass reinforcement to NuQ-8 and NuQ-10 two-way models. It will normally
form part of a two-way active system in conjunction with a Turbosound LMS series
loudspeaker management system.
It consists of a single 15” reflex-loaded low frequency driver in an optimally tuned 18mm
(3/4”) birch plywood enclosure with built-in pole mount socket and moulded corner
protectors. Two Speakon NL4 connectors provide input and link out connections.
B18
The B18 is a high efficiency bandpass subwoofer designed to give sub-bass
reinforcement to the NuQ-12 and NuQ-15 two-way models. It will normally be used as
part of a two-way or three-way active system in conjunction with a Turbosound LMS
series loudspeaker management system.
It consists of a single 18” bandpass-loaded low frequency driver in an optimally tuned
18mm (3/4”) birch plywood enclosure with pole mount socket constructed from with a
built-in pole mount socket and moulded corner protectors. Two Speakon NL4 connectors
provide input and link out connections.

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NuQ-8DP
The NuQ-8DP is a compact, trapezoidal, digitally self-
powered networkable two-way loudspeaker enclosure
incorporating integrated Class D amplifier and control
electronics module. It combines an 8” LF driver with a 1”
HF compression driver on a rotatable 100º x 60º high
frequency waveguide. Its symmetrical cabinet shape
allows it to be used as a low profile monitor wedge. The
amplifier module provides input and link XLRs, RJ45
network connectors, low frequency contour, power
switch and status LED’s. The power supply is auto-
sensing, enabling connection to mains supplies ranging
from 100 volts to 240 volts AC.
The cabinet is fitted with a pole mount socket which
enables it to be used with poles and speaker stands.
NuQ-10DP
The NuQ-10DP is a trapezoidal, digitally
self-powered networkable two-way
loudspeaker enclosure incorporating an
integrated Class D amplifier and control
electronics module. It combines a 10” LF
driver with a 1” HF compression driver on a
rotatable 100º x 60º high frequency
waveguide. Its symmetrical cabinet shape
allows it to be used as a low profile monitor
wedge. The amplifier module provides
input and link XLRs, RJ45 network
connectors, low frequency contour, power
switch and status LED’s. The power supply
is auto-sensing, enabling connection to
mains supplies ranging from 100 volts to
240 volts AC.
The cabinet is fitted with a pole mount socket which enables it to be used with poles and
speaker stands.

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NuQ-12DP
The NuQ-12DP is a trapezoidal, digitally self-
powered networkable two-way loudspeaker
enclosure incorporating an integrated Class D
amplifier and control electronics module. It
combines a 12” LF driver with a 1.4” HF
compression driver on a rotatable 100º x 60º high
frequency waveguide. Its symmetrical cabinet shape
allows it to be used as a low profile monitor wedge.
The amplifier module provides input and link XLRs,
RJ45 network connectors, low frequency contour,
power switch and status LED’s. The power supply is
auto-sensing, enabling connection to mains supplies
ranging from 100 volts to 240 volts AC.
The cabinet is fitted with a pole mount socket which
enables it to be used with poles and speaker stands.
NuQ-15DP
The NuQ-15DP is a trapezoidal, digitally self-
powered networkable two-way loudspeaker
enclosure incorporating an integrated Class D
amplifier module and control electronics.
Amplifier module includes input and link XLRs,
RJ485 network connectors, low frequency
contour, power switch and status LED’s. The
power supply is auto-sensing, enabling
connection to mains supplies ranging from 100
volts to 240 volts AC.
The cabinet is fitted with a pole mount socket
which enables it to be used with poles and
speaker stands.

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B15DP
The B15DP is a self-powered front-loaded, high efficiency low frequency loudspeaker
designed to give bass and sub-bass reinforcement to the NuQ-8DP and NuQ-10DP two-
way models.
It consists of one 15” reflex-loaded low frequency driver in an optimally tuned enclosure
with pole mount socket and moulded corner mouldings constructed from 18mm (3/4”)
birch plywood and incorporating an integrated Class D amplifier and control electronics
module. The rear panel carries input and link XLRs, RJ485 network connectors, low
frequency contour, power switch and status LED’s.
B18DP
The B18DP is a self-powered high efficiency bandpass subwoofer designed to give sub-
bass reinforcement to the NuQ-12DP and NuQ-15DP two-way models.
It consists of one 18” bandpass-loaded low frequency driver in an optimally tuned
enclosure with pole mount socket and moulded corner protaectors constructed from
18mm (3/4”) birch plywood and incorporating an integrated Class D amplifier and control
electronics module. He rear panel carries input and link XLRs, RJ485 network connectors,
low frequency contour, power switch and status LED’s.

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System Requirements
Passive loudspeakers and switchable loudspeakers used in passive mode
NuQ series passive loudspeaker enclosures require only one amplifier channel for correct
operation, the frequency splitting between the low frequency driver and the high
frequency driver being accomplished by the internal passive crossover network built into
each enclosure.
If subwoofer enclosures are used as part of a bi-amplified system in conjunction with
NuQ series 2-way enclosures to extend low frequency response, additional amplifier
channels and external electronic crossovers will be required. The Turbosound LMS-D6
and LMS-4 digital loudspeaker management systems are recommended for this purpose,
as well as other professional quality digital controllers.
Switchable active/passive loudspeaker enclosures when used in bi-amped mode require
the use of one amplifier channel per frequency band for correct operation. Frequency
splitting between the low frequency driver and the high frequency driver is accomplished
by a Turbosound LMS-D2X digital loudspeaker management system.
Dedicated subwoofer enclosures require an additional amplifier channel when used as
part of an extended frequency system. Frequency splitting between it and a NuQ series
mid-high enclosure is accomplished by an external crossover. Turbosound LMS series
digital loudspeaker management systems are recommended for this purpose.

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Amplifier Considerations
Turbosound NuQ series loudspeaker enclosures should be driven by high quality power
amplifiers designed for true professional use. Such amplifiers will have balanced inputs,
DC and RF fault protection, and well designed cooling systems for reliability.
The ‘program’ power, listed in the loudspeaker’s technical specification, is the best guide
to the size of amplifier required for general purpose applications. The amplifier should be
capable of delivering long term broadband power equal to the loudspeaker’s program
power rating at the loudspeaker’s stated nominal impedance. This approach allows
sufficient headroom to generate good dynamic range.
RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIER POWER RATINGS:
The amplifier's rated continuous power output (20Hz – 20kHz, per channel)
should be equal to the program power handling of the loudspeaker at its
nominal impedance.
It should be understood that overdriving an insufficiently powered amplifier is more likely
to cause loudspeaker damage – the total energy in a heavily clipped signal is far higher
than in an unclipped signal – than operating a more powerful amplifier within its ratings.
In general, the more powerful the amplifier the better it will sound, provided that it is not
also driven into sustained clipping.
All the equipment in the system before the system controller should be set up for 0dBV
(775mV) maximum output. One controller can be used to feed several amplifiers as long
as all the amplifiers are the same (or have the same gain ratings). More than one
controller may be required if the amplifiers are of different gain or type. Please contact
your dealer if you require help in this area.
Turbosound recommends the T-series amplifiers for use with the NuQ series system. For
further information on T-series power amplifiers please visit the product showroom
section of our website at www.turbosound.com

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Self-powered Loudspeakers
The Class D amplifier modules fitted to the NuQ-8DP and NuQ-10DP self-powered
loudspeakers comprise one amplifier channel rated at 500 watts continuous, powering
both low frequency and high frequency drivers through a passive crossover network.
The Class D amplifier modules fitted to the NuQ-12DP and NuQ-15DP self-powered
loudspeakers comprise two amplifier channels rated at 800 watts continuous: one
channel to power the low frequency driver (LF) plus another channel to power the high
frequency (HF) driver; plus an active crossover to split the signal and feed it to the
appropriate amplifier and driver section. Additional features such as limiting, digital time
alignment and driver EQ are carried out in the on-board DSP.
The Class D amplifier modules fitted to the B15DP and B18DP self-powered subwoofers
use the two-channel amplifier bridged to provide 1600 watts continuous.
Self-powered NuQ series products do not require the use of external amplifiers or
crossover/limiters.
Additional units may be daisy-chained together simply by linking the signal connections
through the input / link XLR connectors. In this way exact coverage of an event or
permanent installation may be achieved using a number of digitally powered
loudspeakers. It is however necessary to route individual power cords to each enclosure
as it is not possible to daisy-chain AC connections through the power connectors.

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Loudspeaker connections
Passive systems
NuQ series passive loudspeakers are equipped with a recessed connector panel housing
two Neutrik Speakon NL4MP connectors wired in parallel and serving as both input and
loop out connections to additional NuQ series loudspeakers. The pin connections for the
NuQ-8 and NuQ-10—and the NuQ-12 and NuQ-15 when used in passive mode—adhere to
the standard professional audio loudspeaker wiring convention, which is pin 1+ positive
and pin1- negative as shown below. Pins 2+ and 2- are not connected.
(Pins 2+ and 2- not connected)
Passive Speakon
connections
Negative (-ve)
Positive
(
+ve
)
1-
1+
2+
2-
Bi-amped systems
Pin connections for the NuQ-12 and NuQ-15 when used in bi-amped mode are as shown
below. Pin 1+ is LF positive, pin1- is LF negative, pin 2+ is HF positive, pin 2- is HF
negative. Move the rear panel switch from ‘passive’ to ‘active’ for bi-amp operation
before attempting to operate the loudspeaker.
Bi-amped Speakon
connections
LF Negative (-ve)
LF Positive
(
+ve
)
HF Negative (-ve)
HF Positive (+ve)
1-
1+
2+
2-
Note that looping out to additional enclosures has the effect of reducing the load
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total impedance of 4 ohms. Never connect loudspeakers whose total combined
impedance is lower than the amplifier’s recommended minimum load impedance. Do not
use the loop-out connection to connect other types of loudspeaker, especially when their
impedance is not known, as permanent damage could result!
Please take care if XLRs, binding posts, or other dual connector systems, are used at the
amplifier end of the loudspeaker cables (jack plugs/sockets should not be used) where
there is a possibility of the cables being reversed. It is highly recommended that Neutrik
Speakon or other heavy duty non-reversible connectors are used.
Cable Recommendations
Heavy duty loudspeaker cable should always be used, with a minimum wire size of 12
gauge (1.5mm²), and preferably 10 gauge (2.5mm²) for longer runs, keeping the run as
short as possible. This helps to avoid wasting amplifier power in the resistance of the
cable. High cable resistance also lowers the damping factor of the amplifier which affects
its ability to control loudspeaker cone movement.
Losses due to undersized cable and long runs are clearly illustrated in the table below.
Please use this table to determine the most suitable cable size and maximum run for your
particular application.
8W 4W 8W 4W
5 0.07 0.8 1.6 -0.1 -0.1
10 0.13 1.6 3.2 -0.1 -0.3
25 0.33 4.0 7.7 -0.4 -0.7
50 0.67 7.7 14.3 -0.7 -1.3
100 1.33 14.3 25.0 -1.3 -2.5
5 0.04 0.5 1.0 0.0 -0.1
10 0.08 1.0 2.0 -0.1 -0.2
25 0.20 2.4 4.8 -0.2 -0.4
50 0.40 4.8 9.1 -0.4 -0.8
100 0.80 9.1 16.6 -0.8 -1.6
5 0.02 0.3 0.6 0.0 -0.1
10 0.05 0.6 1.2 -0.1 -0.1
25 0.12 1.5 3.0 -0.1 -0.3
50 0.25 3.0 5.8 -0.3 -0.5
100 0.50 5.8 11.0 -0.5 -1.0
note : Figures based on specifications supplied by Van Damme Cables (VDC
)
1.5
2.5
4.0
Voltage Drop (%) 8 ohms Sensitivity Loss (dB)Nominal Cable
Area (mm2)
Cable Length
(m)
Cable Resistance
(W)

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Networking Capability
NuQ series systems—these can be either passive or active loudspeakers operating with
LMS series digital loudspeaker management systems, or self-powered loudspeakers, or a
combination of both—may be connected together over a BvNet network, enabling real-
time control and monitoring of multiple operating parameters from a central location
with a PC running TurboDrive™ software, or even remotely via a VPN (virtual private
network).
LMS-D2X series controllers are equipped with network cards as standard and are pre-
configured with factory programs for all NuQ series models. Self-powered NuQ series
loudspeakers are supplied with built-in network functionality.
Computer system requirements
Minimum system requirements are as follows:
•PC with Pentium processor
•Windows NT, 2000, XP or Vista
•CD ROM or internet access
•RS232 or USB port
The TurboDrive™ software is available from the CD supplied with your product, or as a
download from our website at www.turbosound.com. Always check the website for the
latest version of the software.
Hardware requirements
In addition to a desktop PC or laptop as described above, the following equipment is
required in order to assemble a NuQ system network:
•Linea Research USB & RS232 Interface
•Linea Research Accessory Power Supply (optional)
•CAT5 type network cables
•Self-powered NuQ loudspeaker(s) OR
•NuQ loudspeaker(s) AND LMS-D24 or LMS-D26 loudspeaker management
system(s)

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TurboDrive™ Quick Reference Setup
The following is a quick reference setup guide for networked systems. For more detailed
setup instructions please refer to the TurboDrive™ User Guide, available from our web
site at www.turbosound.com
To create a network of NuQ systems follow the steps below:
1. Install the TurboDrive software
from the CD supplied or download from the Turbosound website
2. Install the drivers
If you are connecting via RS232 there is no need to install drivers. If you are
connecting via a USB port install the drivers which can be found on the CD that
was supplied with your Linea Research BvNet interface.
3. Connect a LMS-D2X loudspeaker management system to a PC
BvNet is the method of connecting multiple devices over a network, and this is
done with the Linea Research USB & RS232 Interface (available from Turbosound)
which enables devices to be connected either using RS232 or the RS485 standard
carried over CAT5-type cables.
Using RS232
Connect your computer to the RS232 port on the BvNet interface using a standard 9-
pin serial cable. External power is required for RS232 operation and this should be
supplied by the Linea Research Accessory Power Supply System.
MALE-FEMALE
SERIAL EXTENSION CABLE
RS-232
RS-232
BVNET INTERFACE POWER SUPPLY
CONTROLLER
CONTROLLE
R
USB
IN LINK
IN LINK
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4. Using USB
Connect your computer to the BvNet interface using a USB Type A to USB Type B
cable. External power is not required when using USB.
5. Connect network devices in a simple daisy-chain fashion with CAT5 type cables
in the order you want them to appear in the devices window.
6. Launch the TurboDrive™ software
On the first launch, the application will prompt for an authorisation code. The
code is PJLUWZ
7. Select the COM port from Network > Com Port
8. Click the Online toolbar button
9. Click on one of the devices that appear in the tree view to Launch the Panel
RS-232
USB
BVNET INTERFACE
CONTROLLER
CONTROLLE
R
USB
IN LINK
IN LINK
IN LINK