Venu Series User Guide V1.0
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Страница 3: ...d 215 amplifier wiring 14 5 10 Venu Sub passive mode wiring 16 5 11 Venu Sub passive mode amplifier wiring 17 5 12 Venu Sub active mode wiring 19 5 13 Venu Sub active mode amplifier wiring 20 6 System design 22 6 1 System design principles 22 6 2 High frequency loudspeaker placement and positioning 23 6 3 Typical operating modes for low frequency enclosures 26 6 4 Venu to bass alignment 27 7 Mounting...
Страница 4: ...tions This guide is provided to help familiarise the user with the loudspeaker system and its accessories It is not intended to provide comprehensive electrical fire mechanical and noise training and is not a substitute for industry approved training Nor does this guide absolve the user of their obligation to comply with all relevant safety legislation and codes of practice While every care has bee...
Страница 5: ...ice Centre will initiate corrective repairs upon receipt of the returned product Please save the original carton and all the packing materials in case shipping is required All products being returned to the factory or service centre for repairs must be shipped prepaid If the repairs made by Void or the Void Authorised Service Centre are not satisfactory the Owner is instructed to give written noti...
Страница 6: ...tents are found to be damaged inform the shipping company and inform your dealer When you are removing your Venu loudspeaker from its original packaging All Venu loudspeakers come double boxed and each box is stapled shut take care when unboxing and removing the staples to avoid injury or damage to the loudspeaker If you need to place the Venu loudspeaker on a flat surface ensure you use a lint fre...
Страница 7: ...Series has been created to provide everything expected from a range of loudspeakers moulded by the demands of leading installation contractors and integrators around the world The Venu series is so convenient to install and use with the Easy Hang wall bracket that supports the enclosure either vertically or horizontally and requires only one set of hands to attach the enclosure to the bracket a Ph...
Страница 8: ...andards IEC 60332 1 Fire retardancy of a single cable IEC 60332 3C Fire retardancy of bunched cables IEC 60754 1 Amount of Halogen Gas Emissions IEC 60754 2 Degree of acidity of released gases IEC 61034 2 Measurement of smoke density We suggest using the following maximum copper cable lengths to keep level losses below 0 6 dB Metric mm2 Imperial AWG 8 load 4 load 2 load 2 50 mm2 13 AWG 36 m 18 m 9...
Страница 9: ...ring Passive Crossover HF LF Figure 5 2 High frequency loudspeaker wiring diagram Phoenix pins 1 1 Phoenix pins 2 2 Venu 6 1 HF and 6 5 LF Link out Venu 8 1 HF and 8 LF Link out Venu 10 1 HF and 10 LF Link out Venu 12 1 HF and 12 LF Link out 5 Cabling and wiring ...
Страница 10: ...wiring 1 1 1 1 Figure 5 5 Bias VQ Phoenix speakONTM wiring 5 Cabling and wiring Bias V3 V9 Output 1 Output HF and LF Max parallel units 4 2 load to amplifier Bias VQ Output 1 Output 3 Output Left HF and LF Right HF and LF Max quantity per channel 2 4 load to amplifier 2 4 load to amplifier 5 5 Venu 6 8 10 and 12 amplifier wiring ...
Страница 11: ...5 6 Bias D1 Phoenix wiring Figure 5 7 Bias Q2 Phoenix wiring 1 1 Figure 5 8 Bias Q5 Phoenix speakONTM wiring Bias D1 Q2 Output 1 Output HF and LF Max parallel units 4 2 load to amplifier Bias Q5 Output 1 Output HF and LF Max quantity per channel 4 2 load to amplifier ...
Страница 12: ...g diagram Phoenix pins 1 1 Phoenix pins 2 2 Venu Bass 12 LF Link out Venu 115 15 LF Link out 1 1 1 1 Figure 5 10 Bias V3 Phoenix speakONTM wiring Figure 5 11 Bias V9 Phoenix speakONTM wiring Bias V3 V9 Output 1 Output LF Max parallel units 4 2 load to amplifier 5 7 Venu Bass and 115 amplifier wiring 5 Cabling and wiring ...
Страница 13: ...igure 5 12 Bias D1 Phoenix wiring Figure 5 13 Bias Q2 Phoenix wiring 1 1 Figure 5 14 Bias Q5 Phoenix speakONTM wiring Bias D1 Q2 Output 1 Output LF Max parallel units 4 2 load to amplifier Bias Q5 Output 1 Output LF Max quantity per channel 4 2 load to amplifier ...
Страница 14: ...diagram Phoenix pins 1 1 Phoenix pins 2 2 Venu X 2 x 12 LF Link out Venu 215 2 x 15 LF Link out 5 Cabling and wiring 1 1 Figure 5 16 Bias V3 Phoenix speakONTM wiring Figure 5 17 Bias V9 Phoenix speakONTM wiring 1 1 Bias V3 V9 Output 1 Output LF Max parallel units 2 2 load to amplifier 5 9 Venu X and 215 amplifier wiring ...
Страница 15: ...igure 5 18 Bias D1 Phoenix wiring Figure 5 19 Bias Q2 Phoenix wiring 1 1 Figure 5 20 Bias Q5 Phoenix speakONTM wiring Bias D1 Q2 Output 1 Output LF Max parallel units 2 2 load to amplifier Bias Q5 Output 1 Output LF Max quantity per channel 2 2 load to amplifier ...
Страница 16: ...ode speakONTM pins 1 1 speakONTM pins 2 2 In A Voice coil 1 on 12 LF n c In B Voice coil 2 on 12 LF n c Link out A Link n c Link out B Link n c 5 Cabling and wiring For the Venu Sub to work in passive mode the passive active mode switch on the rear of the enclosure must be set to its in position The Venu Sub comes factory set to work in passive mode The switch can be found just below and between t...
Страница 17: ...e 17 5 Cabling and wiring 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Figure 5 22 Bias V3 speakONTM wiring Figure 5 23 Bias V9 speakONTM wiring Bias V3 V9 Output 1 Output 2 Output 12 LF voice coil 1 12 LF voice coil 2 5 11 Venu Sub passive mode amplifier wiring ...
Страница 18: ...ias D1 Phoenix wiring Figure 5 25 Bias Q2 Phoenix wiring 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 Figure 5 26 Bias Q5 Phoenix speakONTM wiring 5 Cabling and wiring Bias D1 Q2 Output 1 Output 2 Output 12 LF voice coil 1 12 LF voice coil 2 Bias Q5 Output 1 Output 2 Output 12 LF voice coil 1 12 LF voice coil 2 ...
Страница 19: ...filter to 35 Hz and its low pass filter to 150 Hz For optimum results use either 18 or 24 dB per octave slopes on both hi and low pass filters Next locate the passive active mode switch on the rear connector panel on the Venu Sub The switch can be found just below and between the link out A and B speakON connectors Use a small screw driver or other pointed object and press the switch so that it is in...
Страница 20: ...29 Bias V9 speakONTM wiring Bias V3 V9 Output 1 Output 12 LF voice coil 1 and 2 5 13 Venu Sub active mode amplifier wiring 5 Cabling and wiring 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 Figure 5 30 Bias D1 Phoenix speakONTM wiring Figure 5 31 Bias Q2 Phoenix speakONTM wiring Bias D1 Q2 Output 1 Output 12 LF voice coil 1 and 2 ...
Страница 21: ...Venu Series User Guide V1 0 Page 21 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 2 Figure 5 32 Bias Q5 Phoenix speakONTM wiring Bias Q5 Output 1 Output 12 LF voice coil 1 and 2 5 Cabling and wiring ...
Страница 22: ...ers in pairs angled at about 40 40 40 6 System design For permanent installation it is recommended to fly Venu loudspeakers for more even coverage This also allows co located low frequency enclosures in a single block increasing sensitivity and providing more consistent bass coverage Figure 6 3 Venu ceiling mounting 6 1 System design principles Venu loudspeakers can be arrayed as a single pair faci...
Страница 23: ...more fill loudspeakers than are necessary to achieve required coverage Following are some basic guidelines when considering the vertical position of your Venu loudspeaker With optimum vertical positioning and aiming applied the loudspeaker system can be used at maximum efficiency With a point source loudspeaker in this configuration the speaker is placed 2m 4m from the ground aimed half way to two t...
Страница 24: ...taken to counter unwanted room effects Careful positioning and aiming of loudspeakers will minimise room effects while maintaining even coverage throughout the audience area Figure 6 6 Multi point loudspeaker arrangement Audience Stage Figure 6 7 Correct horizontal dispersion In the horizontal plane rotate the Venu Series loudspeakers toward the audience area at an angle such that the centre line ...
Страница 25: ...n aiming angle In this case a large portion of energy is directed at the ceiling that could result in reduced intelligibility and unwanted room acoustic characteristics The shallow angle of attack will also induce refraction issues on a hot dance floor leading to reduced HF penetration at mid and far distances again reducing intelligibility and coherence Audience Stage Avoid directing the Venu Seri...
Страница 26: ...typical operating modes for low frequency enclosures the Venu Series low frequency enclosures design lends itself to wide range of configurations Simple planer arrays and stacks to directional and steerable arrays are possible given suitable electronics and presets Contact your local Void distributor dealer for more information Figure 6 11 Typical mode layouts 6 System design ...
Страница 27: ...y time per metre Or A D x 2 9 ms m delay time E A D Figure 6 14 Bass alignment example 2 6 System design All four loudspeakers sit on a circle of radius R with its centre point at O The low frequency enclosure is situated at a distance A from the origin and a distance B from the circumference of the circle The distance B will determine the delay required for the low frequency enclosure of 2 9 ms p...
Страница 28: ...s may include consulting a structural engineer before installation of wall brackets Remember that all personnel have a duty of care to themselves to their assistants to the venue staff and to the public Before lifting any part of the system above head height check the whole rig for loose tools or other items that may fall and cause injury Do not use a telephone even if hands free while rigging Alw...
Страница 29: ...Remove all four M8 bolts from the rear of the loudspeaker Step 2 Remove the front of the bracket from the main bracket assembly Attach the rear of the bracket assembly to the wall making sure all 4 bolts are fitted Take care when mounting the bracket to the wall making sure to use the correct fixing and that the wall can take the load for example do not attach the bracket to a stud wall Figure 7 3 D...
Страница 30: ...our M8 bolts Step 4 Lower the speaker assembly on to the rear of the bracket assembly and fix the bolt into the rear of assembly Figure 7 6b Bracket adjustment Figure 7 6a Bracket adjustment Step 5 Adjust the bracket in the horizontal axis by loosening the bolt at the rear of the assembly figure 7 6a and in the vertical axis by adjusting the bolt on the base of the assembly figure 7 6b 7 2 Mounting i...
Страница 31: ...s described in section 7 6 remove all four M8 bolts from the rear of the loudspeaker Step 2 Remove the front of the bracket from the main bracket assembly Attach the rear of the bracket assembly to the wall making sure all 4 bolts are fitted Take care when mounting the bracket to the wall making sure to use the correct fixing and that the wall can take the load for example do not attach the bracket ...
Страница 32: ...Lower the speaker assembly on to the rear of the bracket assembly and adjust the bracket so that loudspeaker is in the required position Figure 7 12b Bracket adjustment Figure 7 12a Bracket adjustment Step 5 Adjust the bracket in the horizontal axis by loosening the bolt at the rear of the assembly figure 7 12a and in the vertical axis by adjusting the bolt on the base of the assembly figure 7 12b 7...
Страница 33: ...u bolt removal Step 1 Remove all four M8 bolts from the rear of the loudspeaker Step 2 Lift the loudspeaker into position and attach all four M8 bolts Take care when mounting the bracket to the ceiling making sure to use the correct fixing and that the ceiling can take the load for example do not attach the bracket to a suspended ceiling Figure 7 15 Fixing bracket ...
Страница 34: ... bracket to loudspeaker Figure 7 17 Loudspeaker positioning Step 3 With the lifting gear in place adjust the angle of the bracket using the bolt on the bracket assembly Step 4 Tighten the bolt on the bracket to fix the loudspeaker in position 7 4 Ceiling mount ...
Страница 35: ...Step 1 Begin by fixing the yoke by the central bolt hole and adjusting the position until the yoke is in the required position Step 2 Fix the yoke into position by fitting the remaining bolts Take care when mounting the yoke to the wall ceiling making sure to use the correct fixing and that it can take the load for example do not attach the yoke to a stud wall Figure 7 20 Yoke fixing ...
Страница 36: ...ure 7 22 Loudspeaker fitting Step 4 Lift the loudspeaker into position Do NOT use the countersunk M8 bolts from the Venu loudspeaker but instead use the M8 bolts supplied with the yoke bracket Fit the M8 bolts but do not tighten Step 5 Rotate the loudspeaker into position and then tighten the bolts Figure 7 23 Loudspeaker positioning 7 5 Yoke bracket mounting ...
Страница 37: ...tach cable ties to two positions on the grill as shown Figure 7 25 Grill removal Step 2 Pull the cable ties toward the opposite edge of the loudspeaker and then pull up and away to expose the enclosure Step 3 With the grill removed undo all four screws from the horn Figure 7 26 Removing horn screws ...
Страница 38: ...d return it to its position within the enclosure and redo all four screws Figure 7 28 Refitting the grill Step 5 Pull the cable ties toward the opposite edge of the loudspeaker and then lower the grill into position Step 5 Remove the cable ties Figure 7 29 Removing cable ties 7 6 Horn rotation ...
Страница 39: ...our dealer will need to see a copy of your sales receipt as proof of purchase so please have this to hand when applying for return authorisation 8 2 Shipping and packing considerations When sending a Void Venu Series loudspeaker to an authorised service centre please write a detailed description of the fault and list any other equipment used in conjunction with the faulty product Accessories will ...
Страница 40: ...river configuration 1 x 6 5 LF 1 HF compression driver Dispersion 90 H x 60 V rotatable Protection HF electronic device Connectors 1 x Phoenix with link out Height 372 mm 14 6 Width 239 mm 9 4 Depth 200 mm 7 9 Weight 8 5 kg 18 7 lbs Enclosure 15 mm birch plywood Finish Textured polyurethane Grill Perforated steel with foam filter 1 Measured in half space 2 AES2 1984 compliant 3 Calculated Figure A 1...
Страница 41: ...river configuration 1 x 8 LF 1 HF compression driver Dispersion 90 H x 60 V rotatable Protection HF electronic device Connectors 1 x Phoenix with link out Height 415 mm 16 3 Width 260 mm 10 2 Depth 223 mm 8 8 Weight 11 5 kg 25 4 lbs Enclosure 15 mm birch plywood Finish Textured polyurethane Grill Perforated steel with foam filter 1 Measured in half space 2 AES2 1984 compliant 3 Calculated Figure A 3...
Страница 42: ...iver configuration 1 x 10 LF 1 x 1 HF compression driver Dispersion 90 H x 60 V rotatable Protection HF electronic device Connectors 1 x Phoenix with link out Height 469 mm 18 5 Width 315 mm 12 4 Depth 250 mm 9 8 Weight 14 5 kg 32 lbs Enclosure 15 mm birch plywood Finish Textured polyurethane Grill Perforated steel with foam filter 1 Measured in half space 2 AES2 1984 compliant 3 Calculated Figure A...
Страница 43: ...iver configuration 1 x 12 LF 1 x 1 HF compression driver Dispersion 90 H x 60 V rotatable Protection HF electronic device Connectors 1 x Phoenix with link out Height 522 mm 20 6 Width 385 mm 15 2 Depth 330 mm 13 Weight 19 5 kg 43 lbs Enclosure 15 mm birch plywood Finish Textured polyurethane Grill Perforated steel with foam filter 1 Measured in half space 2 AES2 1984 compliant 3 Calculated Figure A ...
Страница 44: ...wood Finish Textured polyurethane Grill Perforated steel with foam filter 1 Measured in half space 2 AES2 1984 compliant 3 Calculated A 6 Venu X specifications Frequency response 34 Hz 160 Hz 3 dB Efficiency1 99 dB 1W 1m Crossover points 80 Hz 160 Hz active Nominal impedance 4 Power handling2 1200 W AES Maximum output3 128 dB cont 134 dB peak Driver configuration 2 x 12 LF Connectors 1 x Phoenix with...
Страница 45: ...lywood Finish Textured polyurethane Grill Perforated steel with foam filter 1 Measured in half space 2 AES2 1984 compliant 3 Calculated A 7 Venu 115 specifications Frequency response 38 Hz 160 Hz 3 dB Efficiency1 96 dB 1W 1m Crossover points 80 Hz 160 Hz active Nominal impedance 8 Power handling2 500 W AES Maximum output3 123 dB cont 129 dB peak Driver configuration 1 x 15 LF Connectors 1 x Phoenix w...
Страница 46: ... 1m Nominal impedance 8 Power handling2 2 x 200 W AES Maximum output3 119 dB cont 125 dB peak Driver configuration 1 x 12 dual coil LF Connectors 5 x 4 pole speakON NL4 Height 356 mm 14 Width 634 mm 25 Depth 360 mm 14 2 Weight 25 4 kg 56 lbs Enclosure 18 mm MDF Finish Textured polyurethane 1 Measured in half space 2 AES2 1984 compliant 3 Calculated ...
Страница 47: ...110 4 3 37 5 1 5 110 4 3 260 10 2 223 8 8 260 10 2 223 8 8 2 M8 2 M8 4 M8 Figure B 2 Venu 8 dimensions B 1 Venu 6 dimensions 239 9 4 200 7 9 209 6 8 3 30 1 2 100 239 9 4 372 14 6 239 9 4 200 7 9 30 1 2 100 3 9 200 7 9 209 6 8 3 372 14 6 80 3 2 95 3 7 80 3 2 4 M8 2 M8 2 M8 239 9 4 Figure B 1 Venu 6 dimensions 10 Appendix B Dimensions ...
Страница 48: ... 385 15 2 522 20 6 385 15 2 330 13 45 1 8 155 6 1 45 1 8 155 6 1 2 M8 2 M8 Figure B 4 Venu 12 dimensions B 3 Venu 10 dimensions 315 12 4 469 18 5 250 9 8 259 6 10 2 315 12 4 250 9 8 259 6 10 2 45 1 8 115 4 5 315 12 4 250 9 8 45 1 8 115 4 5 2 M8 2 M8 315 12 4 469 18 5 150 5 9 80 3 2 80 3 2 4 M8 Figure B 3 venu 10 dimensions 10 Appendix B Dimensions ...
Страница 49: ... Figure B 5 Venu Bass dimensions 490 19 3 370 14 6 430 16 9 378 14 9 490 19 3 490 19 3 430 16 9 490 19 3 430 16 9 B 6 Venu X dimensions 780 30 7 370 14 6 490 19 3 490 19 3 780 30 7 490 19 3 378 14 9 780 30 7 Figure B 6 Venu X dimensions 10 Appendix B Dimensions ...
Страница 50: ...imensions 636 25 448 17 6 446 17 6 448 17 6 636 25 636 25 448 17 6 454 17 9 Figure B 7 Venu 115 dimensions B 8 Venu 215 dimensions 860 33 9 446 17 6 860 33 9 636 25 636 25 860 33 9 454 17 9 636 25 Figure B 8 Venu 215 dimensions 10 Appendix B Dimensions ...
Страница 51: ...Venu Series User Guide V1 0 Page 51 B 9 Venu Sub dimensions 634 25 634 25 634 25 360 14 2 634 25 356 14 356 14 360 14 2 360 14 2 Figure B 9 Venu Sub dimensions 10 Appendix B Dimensions ...
Страница 52: ...00 20 50 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k 5 10 15 20 25 Frequency Hz Impedance Ω Figure C 5 Venu Sub active mode impedance graph 10 100 20 50 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k 10 20 30 40 50 Frequency Hz Impedance Ω Figure C 6 Venu Sub passive mode impedance graph one input with Air 8 output 10 100 20 50 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k 5 10 15 20 25 Frequency Hz Impedance Ω Figure C 7 Venu Sub passive mode impedance grap...
Страница 53: ...pattern on the horizontal axis and 60 on the vertical one 6 dB down from on axis level from 1 kHz to 12 kHz and a maximum SPL of 121 dB peak measured at 1 m using IEC268 5 pink noise Power handling shall be 200 W AES at a rated impedance of 8 Crossover point shall be at 2 4 kHz using a 3rd order filter 18 dB per octave The system shall be powered by its own dedicated power amplification module with ...
Страница 54: ...ttern on the horizontal axis and 60 on the vertical one 6 dB down from on axis level from 1 kHz to 12 kHz and a maximum SPL of 124 dB peak measured at 1 m using IEC268 5 pink noise Power handling shall be 300 W AES at a rated impedance of 8 Crossover point shall be at 2 4 kHz using a 3rd order filter 18 dB per octave The system shall be powered by its own dedicated power amplification module with DS...
Страница 55: ... pattern on the horizontal axis and 60 on the vertical one 6 dB down from on axis level from 1 kHz to 12 kHz and a maximum SPL of 126 dB peak measured at 1 m using IEC268 5 pink noise Power handling shall be 350 W AES at a rated impedance of 8 Crossover point shall be at 2 1 kHz using a 3rd order filter 18 dB per octave The system shall be powered by its own dedicated power amplification module with...
Страница 56: ...ern on the horizontal axis and 60 on the vertical one 6 dB down from on axis level from 1 kHz to 12 kHz and a maximum SPL shall be 127 dB peak measured at 1 m using IEC268 5 pink noise Power handling shall be 400 W AES at a rated impedance of 8 Crossover point shall be at 1 9 kHz using a 3rd order filter 18 dB per octave The system shall be powered by its own dedicated power amplification module wit...
Страница 57: ...se Power handling shall be 500 W AES at a rated impedance of 8 Pressure sensitivity shall be 96 dB measured at 1W 1m The system shall be powered by its own dedicated power amplification module with DSP management The wiring connection shall be via a single removable lockable wiring connector with four screw down terminals one pair for input and one pair for loop out to another loudspeaker to provid...
Страница 58: ... handling shall be 1000 W AES at a rated impedance of 4 Pressure sensitivity shall be 99 dB measured at 1W 1m The system shall be powered by its own dedicated power amplification module with DSP management The wiring connection shall be via a single removable lockable wiring connector with four screw down terminals one pair for input and one pair for loop out to another loudspeaker to provide secur...
Страница 59: ...4 voice coil wound with copper wire on a high quality voice coil former for high power handling and long term reliability Performance specifications or a typical production unit shall be as follows 600 W long term program per voice coil using EIA RS 426A pink noise 6 dB crest factor Frequency response 40 Hz 160 Hz 10 dB from rated sensitivity Pressure sensitivity 96 dB at one Watt 100 Hz 10 kHz at ...
Страница 60: ...aximum on axis SPL of 119 dB continuous 125 dB peak measured at 1 m using IEC268 5 pink noise Power handling shall be 2 x 200 W AES at a rated impedance of 8 Pressure sensitivity shall be 99 dB measured at 1W 1m The system shall be powered by its own dedicated power amplification module with DSP management The wiring connection shall be via five Neutrik speakON NL4 one in active mode and four in pas...
Страница 61: ...ated impedance of 4 and a pressure sensitivity of 99 dB measured at 1W 1m The system shall be powered by its own dedicated power amplification module with DSP management with the wiring connection via a single removable lockable wiring connector with four screw down terminals one pair for input and one pair for loop out to another loudspeaker to provide secure wiring and allow for pre wiring of the...
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