Wharfedale Pro TOURUS Series User Manual

Tourus-AX8
Tourus-AX8-MBT
Tourus-AX12
Tourus-AX12-MBT
Tourus-AX15
Tourus-AX15-MBT

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TABLE OF CONTENTSIMPORTANT WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ……………………………… 1 - 2
MULTIPLE INPUTS…....WITH MAXIMUM POWER OUTPUT! ……………………… 3
BLUETOOTH AND USB OPERATION …………………………………………………… 4
REAR PANEL FEATURES ……..……..……..……..……..…………………………….. 5 - 6
TECHNICAL DRAWINGS …………………………………………………………………. 7 - 8
BLOCK DIAGRAM …………………………………………………………………………. 9 - 10
SPECIFICATIONS …………………………………………………………………………. 11 - 13

IMPORTANT WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Read these instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read
before this product is operated.
Keep these instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retainedfor future reference.
Heed all warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
Follow all instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.
Do not use this apparatus near water – The appliance should not be used near wateror moisture – for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, and the like.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacture’s
instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, orother apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding plug. A polarizedplug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding plug has two blades
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for yoursafety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plugs,
convenience receptacles, and at the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by the manufacturer,
or sold with the apparatus. When a cart or rack is used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods oftime.
Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus has been exposed to rain
or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualiﬁed service personnel
only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other thanthat contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualiﬁed to do so.
WARNING：To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus
to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing andthat objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on apparatus.

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- This lightning ﬂash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence of non-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of suﬃcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock.
- Warning: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back) as there
are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualiﬁed personnel.
- The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user tothe presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literatureaccompanying the appliance.
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Protective earthing terminal. The apparatus should be connected to a mains
socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
19. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings withitems, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.;
20. No naked ﬂame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
21. Attention should be drawn to environmental aspects of battery disposal.
22. The mains plug is used as disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain
readily operable.
23. The product is designed to use in moderate climates.

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Multiple inputs…....with MAXIMUM power output!
The TOURUS series of plastic, active loudspeakers deliver power, value and versatility.
With an 8", 12” and a 15” version, also available with “MBT” models featuring USB
mp3 playback and Bluetooth connectivity with TWS stereo link mode, the TOURUS is foranyone needing big power and features on a compact budget.
Custom WP drivers have been selected to ensure that this aﬀordable series have thepower and timbre expected from a Wharfedale Pro loudspeaker. In addition, theampliﬁcation stages of the 12" and 15" models deploy both Class D (LF) and Class AB(HF) to bring power and value to this series.
With full steel grilles, multiple handles and 4 x M8 rigging points, TOURUS is well suitedfor installations and for hard work on the road.
A new illuminated Wharfedale Pro logo badge is also proudly shown on the front so that
TOURUS looks as good as it sounds.

Features•12" and 15" models bi-ampliﬁed with Class D and Class AB amps.
8" models powered with single Class D amp.

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Full frontal steel grilles•

4 x M8 rigging points•

Multiple inputs - 2 channel mixer•

USB .mp3, .ﬂac & .wav playback (MBT models)•Bluetooth input with TWS (True Wireless Stereo) link mode (MBT models)•

RCA Stereo inputs

SETTING UP
1. Ensure the mains switch is in the OFF position.
2. Set the level controls to minimum (Fully anticlockwise).
3. Connect all signal cables.
4. Connect the power cable.
5. Switch on source equipment, ensuring that the master level is at minimum.
6. Switch on the Tourus active loudspeaker.
7. Raise the level controls on the Tourus active loudspeaker.
8. If the limit LED illuminates lower the channel level control, if more level is required
you will need more speakers. Occasional ﬂashes are acceptable.
9. When powering down your system ensure that the level control has been lowered
to minimum before switching oﬀ the power.

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BLUETOOTH and USB OPERATION. (MBT models only)
Bluetooth operation :Press and hold the Bluetooth button for 2 secs to turn Bluetooth ON or OFF. A quick‘double-click’ on the Bluetooth button (0.7 sec) puts Tourus into TWS link mode. In thismode the Primary Tourus will automatically search for another Tourus (Secondary)
nearby to create a stereo pair.
Do the same button presses on the Secondary Tourus, and the pair will link. The LEDsof both Primary and Secondary will ﬂicker between Red and Blue during pairing andthen will stay blue when paired successfully.
The rear panel transport buttons can even remotely control the Bluetooth source.
Next track / Pause / Play etc.

Stereo Link mode connection

Bluetooth connection

USB operation :Insert a USB disk loaded with .mp3, .wav or.ﬂac ﬁles into the USB socket. Use the rear
panel transport controls to control playback. Next track / Pause / Play etc. In Playback
mode the LED will ﬂash red. In Pause mode the LED will be solid red.

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REAR PANEL FEATURES
1. Bluetooth LED for pairing. USB activity LED. (*MBT models only).
(see BLUETOOTH and USB OPERATION section for more information).
2. Treble and Bass EQ controls. Use these to boost or cut the high and low frequencies
by +/-12dB
3. Transport controls for USB and BT. Play, pause, skip forward and skip backward
buttons to control USB ﬁle playback or BT source device. (*MBT models only)
4. Balanced XLR line output connector for direct connection to a second active
loudspeaker such as another Tourus.
5. USB input socket. For connecting a USB thumbdrive for ﬁle playback. (*MBT models
only)
6. Convection cooling plate. Tourus uses convection cooling. This means there are nointernal fans. Always leave space around a Tourus to ensure that any heat can be
dissipated.
7. 2 Input channels. For 12" and 15" models, Channel 1 can accept mic level inputs when
the switch is in the Mic position. The 6.3mm input jack is balanced and is also selectablebetween mic and line levels depending on the position of the switch above.
8. Mic/Line Volume controls. These control the balance between the 2 channels. Channel
1 is mic/line. Channel 2 is Line plus BT/USB and the RCA connector inputs.
9. POWER cord receptacle: This is a receptacle for a standard IEC, three prong, grounded
AC electrical connection cord. Be sure that you are plugging into the correct source
voltage that matches what is indicated just below the power cord jack.
Tourus-AX12-MBT and Tourus-AX15-MBT
Line, USB &Bluetoothvolume control

Tourus-AX12 and Tourus-AX15
1. Bluetooth LED
for pairing

2. Treble & Bass EQ
8. Mic / Linevolume control
RCA connectors

3. Transport
controls
USB & BT
4. Balanced
link output

7. 2 input
channels
6. Convection cooling
No Fans

5. USB input
mp3, ﬂac and .wav
playback compatible

9. POWER cord
receptacle

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Line, USB &Bluetoothvolume control

Treble & Bass
EQ controls

USB input
mp3, ﬂac and .wav
playback compatible

Transport
controls
USB & BTMic / Line
input switch

RCA connectors

Balancedlink output

2 inputchannels

Convection cooling
No Fans

AC220-240V~50/60Hz
250W
FUSE T2AL 250V

Tourus-AX8

Mic / Linevolume controls
Treble & Bass
EQ controls

Mic / Line
input switch

RCA connectors

Balancedlink output

2 inputchannels

Convection cooling
No Fans

AC220-240V~50/60Hz
250W
FUSE T2AL 250V

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TECHNICAL DRAWINGS
Tourus-AX8 and Tourus-AX8-MBT

263.2

259.0

421.4

20.0

27.0

40.0

7.0

171.9

346.4

Tourus-AX12 and Tourus-AX12-MBT

161.8

.0

R9

140.5

153.0

7

381.9

603.1

85.6

377.1

TECHNICAL DRAWINGS

370.3

Tourus-AX15 and Tourus-AX15-MBT

162.5
455.3

.3

704.4

382.5

98.5

R9

154.4

183.6

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BLOCK DIAGRAM
Tourus-AX8

Tourus-AX8-MBT

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Tourus-AX12 and Tourus-AX15

Tourus-AX12-MBT and Tourus-AX15-MBT

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model Name

Tourus-AX8

Tourus-AX8-MBT

System Type

Active 8” 2-way Bi-Ampliﬁed

Active 8” 2-way Bi-Ampliﬁed

Frequency Response (+/-3dB)

65-20kHz

65-20kHz

Sensitivity @ 1w / 1m

95dB

95dB

Maximum SPL (peak @1m)

124 dB

124 dB

Size (mm / inches)

203mm / 8"

203mm / 8"

Coil Size (mm / inches)

38.86mm / 1.53"

38.86mm / 1.53"

Impedance

4Ω

4Ω

Type

Compression DriverCompression Driver

Coil Size (mm / inches)

44.5mm / 1.75”

44.5mm / 1.75”

Exit Size (mm / inches)

25mm / 1”25mm / 1”

Diaphragm Material

Titanium

Titanium

Impedance8Ω

8ΩHigh Frequency Coverage (H x V)

90° x 60°

90° x 60°

Ampliﬁers

Class DClass D

Low-Frequency Power Ampliﬁer

150w Continuous / 300w Peak

150w Continuous / 300w Peak

High- Frequency Power Ampliﬁer

100w Continuous / 200w Peak

100w Continuous / 200w Peak

2.6kHz2.6kHz+/-12dB Gain for bass and treble+/-12dB Gain for bass and treble

Power On Protection

Power switch on / oﬀ mutePower switch on / oﬀ mute

Thermal Protection

Ampliﬁer shutdown, auto reset

Ampliﬁer shutdown, auto reset

Driver, DC and Short Protection

Yes

Yes

Limiter Indicator

Red LED

Red LEDPower Indicator

Green LED / BLUE LED(LOGO)Green LED / BLUE LED(LOGO)

Input type

Balanced / unbalanced

Balanced / unbalanced / Bluetooth / USB

Input Connectors

TRS JACK / FEMALE XLR / RCA

TRS JACK / FEMALE XLR / RCA / USB

Input Impedance

47KΩ Balanced

47KΩ Balanced

Maximum Input Level

5V

5V

Line Input Sensitivity

-10dB

-10dB

Mic Input Sensitivity

-40dB

-40dB

Line Output Connector

MALE XLR

MALE XLRPower Supply

SMPS

SMPS

AC Power Options

100V-120V and 220V-240V

100V-120V and 220V-240V

Power On Indicator

LED

LED

Rigging / Bracket / Mounting Options

4 x M835mm Pole-mount with lock screw
3 carry handles (one on each side, one on top)
Optional wall-mount bracket (WPB-2)

4 x M835mm Pole-mount with lock screw
3 carry handles (one on each side, one on top)
Optional wall-mount bracket (WPB-2)

Enclosure Material

Injection Moulded Polypropylene

Injection Moulded Polypropylene

Colour

black

black

Grille1.2mm steel

1.2mm steel

Height421.4mm / 16.6”

421.4mm / 16.6”

Width - Front

259mm / 10.2”259mm / 10.2”

Width - Rear

171.9mm / 6.7"

171.9mm / 6.7"

Depth

263.2mm / 10.4”

263.2mm / 10.4”

Height470mm / 18.5”

470mm / 18.5”

Width315mm / 12.4”315mm / 12.4”

Depth

307mm / 12.1”

307mm / 12.1”

Net Weight (kg / lbs)

8.0kg / 17.6lbs

8.0kg / 17.6lbs

Gross Weight (kg / lbs)

9.2kg / 20.24lbs

9.2kg / 20.24lbs

Low Frequency Transducer

High Frequency Transducer

Electronic Crossover
Crossover Frequency
Controls
Equalization
Ampliﬁer Protection

AC Power details

Enclosure

Dimensions (Unpacked)

Dimensions (packed)

Weight11

SPECIFICATIONS
Model Name

Tourus-AX12

Tourus-AX12-MBT

System Type

Active 12” 2-way Bi-Ampliﬁed

Active 12” 2-way Bi-Ampliﬁed

Frequency Response (+/-3dB)

55-20kHz55-20kHz

Sensitivity @ 1w / 1m

96dB

96dB

Maximum SPL (peak @1m)

128 dB

128 dB

Size (mm / inches)

305mm / 12”305mm / 12”

Coil Size (mm / inches)

50.8mm / 2.0”50.8mm / 2.0”

Impedance

4Ω

4Ω

Type

Compression DriverCompression Driver

Coil Size (mm / inches)

44.5mm / 1.75”

44.5mm / 1.75”

Exit Size (mm / inches)

25mm / 1”25mm / 1”

Diaphragm Material

Titanium

Titanium

Impedance8Ω

8ΩHigh Frequency Coverage (H x V)

90° x 60°

90° x 60°

Ampliﬁers

HF Amp Class AB : LF Amp Class D

HF Amp Class AB : LF Amp Class D

Low-Frequency Power Ampliﬁer

250w Continuous / 500w Peak

250w Continuous / 500w Peak

High- Frequency Power Ampliﬁer

100w Continuous / 200w Peak

100w Continuous / 200w PeakHI PASS 2.5kHz LOW PASS 2.5kHz

HI PASS 2.5kHz LOW PASS 2.5kHz+/-12dB Gain for bass and treble+/-12dB Gain for bass and treble

Power On Protection

Power switch on / oﬀ mutePower switch on / oﬀ mute

Thermal Protection

Ampliﬁer shutdown, auto reset

Ampliﬁer shutdown, auto reset

Driver, DC and Short Protection

Yes

Yes

Limiter Indicator

Red LED

Red LEDPower Indicator

Green LED

Green LED

Input type

Balanced

Balanced / BT / USB

Input Connectors

2 x TRS JACK, 2 x RCA AND 2 x FEMALE XLR

2 x TRS JACK, 2 x RCA AND 2 x FEMALE XLRInput Impedance

47KΩ Balanced

47KΩ Balanced

Maximum Input Level

5V

5V

Line Input Sensitivity

-10dB

-10dB

Mic Input Sensitivity

-40dB

-40dB

Line Output Connector

MALE XLR

MALE XLRPower Supply

SMPS

SMPS

AC Power Options

100V-120V and 200V-240V

100V-120V and 200V-240V

Power On Indicator

LED

LED

Rigging / Bracket / Mounting Options

4 x M835mm Pole-mount with lock screw
3 carry handles (one on each side, one on top)
Optional wall-mount bracket (WPB-2)

4 x M835mm Pole-mount with lock screw
3 carry handles (one on each side, one on top)
Optional wall-mount bracket (WPB-2)

Enclosure Material

Injection Moulded Polypropylene

Injection Moulded Polypropylene

Colour

black

black

Grille1.2mm steel

1.2mm steel

Height603mm / 23.7”

603mm / 23.7”

Width - Front

377mm / 14.8”

377mm / 14.8”

Width - Rear

217mm / 8.54"

217mm / 8.54"

Depth

347mm / 13.7”347mm / 13.7”

Height666mm / 26.2”

666mm / 26.2”

Width

430mm / 16.9”

430mm / 16.9”

Depth

408mm / 16.1”

408mm / 16.1”

Net Weight (kg / lbs)

15.0kg / 33.0lbs

15.0kg / 33.0lbs

Gross Weight (kg / lbs)

17.0kg / 37.4lbs

17.0kg / 37.4lbs

Low Frequency Transducer

High Frequency Transducer

Electronic Crossover
Crossover Frequency
Controls
Equalization
Ampliﬁer Protection

AC Power details

Enclosure

Dimensions (Unpacked)

Dimensions (packed)

Weight12

SPECIFICATIONS
Model Name

Tourus-AX15

Tourus-AX15-MBT

System Type

Active 15” 2-way Bi-Ampliﬁed

Active 15” 2-way Bi-Ampliﬁed

Frequency Response (+/-3dB)

50-20kHz

50-20kHz

Sensitivity @ 1w / 1m

97dB

97dB

Maximum SPL (peak @1m)

130 dB

130 dB

Size (mm / inches)

381mm / 15”

381mm / 15”

Coil Size (mm / inches)

50.8mm / 2.0”50.8mm / 2.0”

Impedance

4Ω

4Ω

Type

Compression DriverCompression Driver

Coil Size (mm / inches)

44.5mm / 1.75”

44.5mm / 1.75”

Exit Size (mm / inches)

25mm / 1”25mm / 1”

Diaphragm Material

Titanium

Titanium

Impedance8Ω

8ΩHigh Frequency Coverage (H x V)

90° x 60°

90° x 60°

Ampliﬁers

HF Amp Class AB : LF Amp Class D

HF Amp Class AB : LF Amp Class D

Low-Frequency Power Ampliﬁer

350w Continuous / 700w Peak

350w Continuous / 700w Peak

High- Frequency Power Ampliﬁer

100w Continuous / 200w Peak

100w Continuous / 200w PeakHI PASS 2.4kHz LOW PASS 2.4kHz

HI PASS 2.4kHz LOW PASS 2.4kHz+/-12dB Gain for bass and treble+/-12dB Gain for bass and treble

Power On Protection

Power switch on / oﬀ mutePower switch on / oﬀ mute

Thermal Protection

Ampliﬁer shutdown, auto reset

Ampliﬁer shutdown, auto reset

Driver, DC and Short Protection

Yes

Yes

Limiter Indicator

Red LED

Red LEDPower Indicator

Green LED

Green LED

Input type

Balanced

Balanced / BT / USB

Input Connectors

2 x TRS JACK, 2 x RCA AND 2 x FEMALE XLR

2 x TRS JACK, 2 x RCA AND 2 x FEMALE XLRInput Impedance

47KΩ Balanced

47KΩ Balanced

Maximum Input Level

5V

5V

Line Input Sensitivity

-10dB

-10dB

Mic Input Sensitivity

-40dB

-40dB

Line Output Connector

MALE XLR

MALE XLRPower Supply

SMPS

SMPS

AC Power Options

100V-120V and 200V-240V

100V-120V and 200V-240V

Power On Indicator

LED

LED

Rigging / Bracket / Mounting Options

4 x M835mm Pole-mount with lock screw
3 carry handles (one on each side, one on top)
Optional wall-mount bracket (WPB-2)

4 x M835mm Pole-mount with lock screw
3 carry handles (one on each side, one on top)
Optional wall-mount bracket (WPB-2)

Enclosure Material

Injection Moulded Polypropylene

Injection Moulded Polypropylene

Colour

black

black

Grille1.2mm steel

1.2mm steel

Height693mm / 27.3”

693mm / 27.3”

Width - Front

455mm / 17.9”455mm / 17.9”

Width - Rear

262mm / 10.3"262mm / 10.3"

Depth

401.8m / 15.1”

401.8m / 15.1”

Height762mm / 30.0”762mm / 30.0”

Width508mm / 20.0”508mm / 20.0”

Depth

425mm / 16.7”425mm / 16.7”

Net Weight (kg / lbs)

19.2kg / 42.2lbs

19.2kg / 42.2lbs

Gross Weight (kg / lbs)

22.0kg / 48.4lbs

22.0kg / 48.4lbs

Low Frequency Transducer

High Frequency Transducer

Electronic Crossover
Crossover Frequency
Controls
Equalization
Ampliﬁer Protection

AC Power details

Enclosure

Dimensions (Unpacked)

Dimensions (packed)

Weight13

Wharfedale Pro products are warranted of manufacturing or material defects for a periodof one year from the original date of purchase. In the event of malfunction, contact yourauthorised Wharfedale Pro dealer or distributor for information.
Please be aware that the warranty details may diﬀer from country to country. Contact yourdealer or distributor for information (available at www.wharfedalepro.com). These terms do
not infringe your statutory rights.

2020

September 2020