Tectonic PL-11 Manual
PL-Series Set-up and
Mounng / Rigging Guide
Rev 2.2
Contents
PL-11 Features 4
PL-11 Specs 5
PL-12 Features 6
PL-12 Specs 7
Designing & Aiming Rigging / Mounting Solutions 8
Rigging / Mounting Points 10
Portable Flying 11
Installed Flying 14
VESA Mounting 16
Warranty 18
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION!
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.
9. Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.
10. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when an apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled, or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
11. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
12. The loudspeaker is easily capable of generating sound pressure levels
(SPLs) sufficient to cause permanent hearing damage to performers,
production crew and audience members. Caution should be taken
to avoid prolonged exposure to SPLs in excess of 90 dB.
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Tectonic PL-11NR Resonant Mode Loudspeaker
The Tectonic PL-11NR Flat Panel Loudspeaker is an ideal choice for small-to medium-sized venues where
an equal audio experience for all seats across a very wide listening area is required.
The PL-11NR is a passive speaker system comprised of a single Distributed Mode Loudspeaker (DML)
mid-high panel. PL-11NR system frequency response is 100Hz – 20kHz (+/-6dB) and is used in
conjunction with subwoofers.
The DML mid-high panel utilizes resonant mode acoustic physics to propagate very wide, diuse audio
energy into a given space. The DML has no cross-over network that can introduce phase and time align-
ment issues or possible distortion in the critical vocal or instrument range.
The PL-11 DML mid-high panel has a horizontal and vertical coverage of 1650, is feed-back resistant
and generates near-zero amounts of odd-order harmonic artifacts and distortion. The net eect is supe-
rior intelligibility throughout a venue.
68.9
2.71”
87.30
3.44”
36.41”
925.00
22.33”
567.00 74.35
2.93”
600.00 (HANDLE SPACING)
23.62”
325.50
12.81”
500.00 (HANDLE SPACING)
181.00
7.13”
141.00
5.55”
486.00
19.13”
19.69”
Dimensions in mm and inches.
Tectonic PL-11NR Specifications
• PL-11 Speaker Frequency Response: 100Hz – 20kHz (+/-6dB)
• PL-11 Speaker Frequency Response: 93Hz – 20kHz (+6/-10dB)
• Continuous Power Rating: 200W RMS
• Program Power / Peak Power: 300W/400W (DML)
• Recommended Amplification: 400W @ 8 ohm (DML)
• Sensitivity: 92dB (DML)
• Peak Output: 118dB
• Nominal Impedance: 8 ohm
• Horizontal Coverage: 165°
• Vertical Coverage: 165°
• Recommended Cross-over Frequencies:
• Sub - LP 100Hz - 18dB/Oct Butterworth
• DML - HP 100Hz - 18dB/Oct Butterworth, LP 16kHz - 12dB/Oct Butterworth
• 925mm W x 567mm H x 74mm D
(36.4" W x 22.3" H x 2.9 D")
• Weight: 26.8 Kg (58.8 lbs.)
Speci ications subject to change without noti ication.
Wiring Diagram
1+
1-
2+
2-
+_+_
+_+_
DML
Speakon™ NL4MP
In/Thru
1+
1-
2+
2-
Speakon™ NL4MP
In/Thru
PIN OUTS
1+ DML 8Ω
POWER LIMITS
1-
DML 400W RMS
not used
not used
Tectonic PL-11 Resonant Mode Loudspeaker
The Tectonic PL-11 Flat Panel Loudspeaker is an ideal choice for small to medium sized venues where an
equal audio experience for all seats across a very wide listening area is required.
The PL-11 is a passive speaker system comprised of a single Distributed Mode Loudspeaker (DML)
mid-range panel and a large format ribbon transducer / horn. PL-11 system frequency response is 90Hz
– 20kHz (+-3dB) and is used in conjunction with subwoofers.
The DML mid-range panel utilizes resonant mode acoustic physics to propagate very wide, diuse audio
energy into a given space. The DML’s diuse output has a frequency response of ~ 90Hz to 9kHz with no
cross-over network that can introduce phase and time alignment issues or possible distortion in the
critical vocal or instrument range.
The PL-11 DML mid-range panel has a horizontal and vertical coverage of 165, is feed-back resistant and
generates near-zero amounts of odd-order harmonic artifacts and distortion. The net eect is superior
intelligibility throughout a venue.
Complementing the PL-11’s DML is an integrated large-format ribbon transducer with a nominal
frequency response of ~7kHz – 22kHz. A shallow horn design provides HF distribution of 120 horizontal
by 15 vertical.
68.9
2.71”
87.30
3.44”
36.41”
925.00
22.33”
567.00 74.35
2.93”
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600.00 (HANDLE SPACING)
23.62”
325.50
12.81”
500.00 (HANDLE SPACING)
181.00
7.13”
141.00
5.55”
486.00
19.13”
19.69”
Dimensions in mm and inches.
For stereo configurations, place ribbons to the outside.
Tectonic PL-11 Specifications
• PL-11 Speaker Frequency Response: 90Hz – 20kHz (+-3dB)
• PL-11 Speaker Frequency Response: 70Hz – 22kHz (+3dB/-10dB)
• Continuous Power Rating: 200W RMS (DML), 60W RMS (Ribbon)
• Program Power / Peak Power: 300W/400W (DML), 120W/240W (Ribbon)
• Recommended Amplification: 400W @ 8 ohm (DML), 240W@ 12 ohm (Ribbon)
• Sensitivity: 92dB (DML), 103dB (ribbon) @ 1W / 1Meter
• Peak Output: 118dB
• Nominal Impedances: 1 x DML, 8 ohm, 1 x Ribbon, 12 ohm
• Horizontal Coverage: 165° (DML), 120° (ribbon)
• Vertical Coverage: 165° (DML), 15° (ribbon)
• Recommended Cross-over Frequencies:
• Sub to DML ~100Hz, 18dB Butterworth
• DML - to HF Ribbon ~ 6KHz, 12dB Butterworth, with 0.125ms delay for the DML
• 925mm W x 567mm H x 74mm D
(36.4" W x 22.3" H x 2.9 D")
• Weight: 27.2 Kg (60 lbs.)
Speci ications subject to change without noti ication.
Wiring Diagram
+_
1+
1-
2+
2-
+_+_
+_+_
DML
HF Ribbon
Speakon™ NL4MP
In/Thru
1+
1-
2+
2-
Speakon™ NL4MP
In/Thru
PIN OUTS
2+ Ribbon 12Ω
1+ DML 8Ω
POWER LIMITS
1-
2-
DML 400W RMS
Ribbon 240W RMS
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Tectonic PL-12 Resonant Mode Loudspeaker
The Tectonic PL-12 Flat Panel Loudspeaker is an ideal choice for medium to large spaces where very wide
coverage, high output and extended duty - cycles are required.
The PL-12 is a passive speaker system comprised of a pair of Distributed Mode Loudspeakers (DMLs)
mid-range panels and a large format ribbon transducer / horn.
DML mid-range panels utilize resonant mode acoustic physics to propagate very wide, diuse audio
energy into a given space. The DMLs’diuse output has a frequency response of ~ 90Hz to 6kHz with no
cross-over network that can introduce phase and time alignment issues or distortion in the critical vocal or
instrument range.
The PL-12 DML mid-range panels have a horizontal and vertical coverage of 165, are feed-back resistant
and generate near-zero amounts of odd-order harmonic artifacts and distortion. The net eect is superior
intelligibility throughout a venue.
Complementing the PL-12’s DMLs is an integrated large-format ribbon transducer with a nominal frequen-
cy response of ~6kHz – 22kHz. A shallow horn design provides HF distribution of 120 horizontal by 15
vertical.
948.00 (HANDLE SPACING)
37.33”
486.00
19.14”
566.96
22.32”
326.43 (M)
12.85”
1286.00
50.63”
60.83”
1545.00
500.00 (HANDLE SPACING) 74.35
2.93”
68.77
2.71”
91.67
3.61”
271.60
10.69”
Dimensions in mm and inches.
19.69”
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Tectonic PL-12 Specifications
• PL-12 Speaker Frequency Response: 80Hz – 20kHz (+-3dB)
• PL-12 Speaker Frequency Response: 60Hz – 22kHz (+3dB/-10dB)
• Continuous Power Rating: 350W RMS (DML), 60W RMS (Ribbon)
• Program Power / Peak Power: 700W/800W (DML), 120W/240W (Ribbon)
• Recommended Amplification: 800W @ 4 ohm (DML), 240W@ 12 ohm (Ribbon)
• Sensitivity: 98dB (DML), 103dB (ribbon) @ 1W / 1Meter
• Peak Output: 127dB
• Nominal Impedances: 2 x DML, 4 ohm, 1 x Ribbon, 12 ohm
• Horizontal Coverage: 165° (DML), 120° (Ribbon)
• Vertical Coverage: 165° (DML), 15° (Ribbon)
• Recommended Cross-over Frequencies:
• Sub to DML ~100Hz, 18dB Butterworth
• DMLs - to HF Ribbon ~ 6KHz, 12dB Butterworth, with 0.125ms delay for the DMLs
• 1545mm W x 567mm H x 74mm D
(60.8" W x 22.3”H x 2.9" D)
• Weight: 45 Kg (98 lbs )
Speci ications subject to change without noti ication.
Wiring Diagram
+_+_
+_
1+
1-
2+
2-
+_+_
+_+_
+_+_
DML 1 DML 2
HF Ribbon
Speakon™ NL4MP
In/Thru
1+
1-
2+
2-
Speakon™ NL4MP
In/Thru
PIN OUTS
2+ Ribbon 12 Ω
1+ DMLs 4Ω
POWER LIMITS
1-
2-
DMLs 800W RMS
Ribbon 240W RMS
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Designing & AimingTectonic Rigging / Mounting Solutions
Each Tectonic speaker panel is comprised of two types of components:
• One or two very diuse and broad Distributed Mode low-mid to low-high frequency at
panel transducers handling ~ 90Hz - 6KHz.
• A large-format ribbon and wave-guide to cover frequencies from ~6KHz on up.
The DML mid-range panel(s) propagate an extremely wide and diuse acoustic eld that is ~165
wide by 165 high. This extremely wide audio energy is non-interactive with room boundaries in
destructive ways and does not need to be considered when designing a PL Series panel placement
or multiple-panel design. DMLs are audio “Floodlights”and do not need to be specically aimed.
The HF ribbon has a more closely dened coverage pattern of 120 horizontal by 15 vertical. This is
the coverage that should be used to design and aim Tectonic PL Series systems.
When specifying and designing a Tectonic PL Series system, consider the following in this order:
SPL
• Desired SPL from front to back-of-house on main seating level.
• Desired SPL at front and rear of balconies.
• Desired SPL at tertiary locations; transepts, over-ow areas etc.
HF Ribbon Coverage:
• How many panels it takes to provide full vertical coverage to areas with the HF Ribbon’s 15
vertical pattern.
• The angles between panels to provide full and even vertical HF Ribbon coverage.
• The key to designing and aiming a Tectonic PL Series system is to
manage the HF ribbons.
• If the number and aiming of the ribbons achieves the desired HF
vertical coverage, the panels are properly placed.
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(Cont.)
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