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Air 8
Sleek contours, streamlined precision
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  • Page 1 Air 8 Sleek contours, streamlined precision U S E R G U I D E V 2 . 0...
  • Page 2 For the latest online version, visit: www.voidacoustics.com Void Acoustics and the Void logo are registered trademarks of Void Acoustics Research Ltd. in the United Kingdom, USA and other countries; all other Void trademarks are the property of Void Acoustics Research Ltd.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Air 8 wiring diagram Bias D1/Q1/Q2 Phoenix wiring Bias Q5 speakON™ wiring Mounting Installation safety Wall mounting Ceiling mounting Stud mount Pole mount Service Return authorisation Shipping and packaging considerations Appendix UG10520-2.0 - Air 8 User Guide V2.0 Page 3...
  • Page 4: Safety And Regulations

    Void Acoustics Research Ltd for such as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid reprocessing.
  • Page 5: Unpacking And Checking

    Air 8 loudspeakers come double boxed and are stapled shut; take care when unboxing and removing the staples to avoid injury or damage to the loudspeaker • If you need to place the Air 8 loudspeaker on a flat surface ensure you use a lint free product to protect the finish •...
  • Page 6: About

    In buying this product, you are now part of the Void family and we hope using it brings you years of satisfaction. This guide will help you both use this product safely and ensure it performs to its full capability 3.2 Air 8 overview...
  • Page 7: Air 8 Specifications

    172 mm (6.7”) Weight 6.2 kg (13.7 lbs) Colour Custom colours available upon request Calculated Measured in half space AES2 - 1984 compliant Figure 3.1: Horizontal directivity isobars Figure 3.2: Vertical directivity isobars UG10520-2.0 - Air 8 User Guide V2.0 Page 7...
  • Page 8: Air 8 Dimensions

    3 About 3.5 Air 8 dimensions 300 (11.8”) 172 (6.7”) 132 (5.2”) 36 (1.4”) Figure 3.3: Dimensions UG10520-2.0 - Air 8 User Guide V2.0 Page 8...
  • Page 9: Cable And Wiring

    30 m 15 m 4.3 Air 8 wiring diagram Co-Axial 1” HF 8” LF Passive Crossover Figure 4.1: Wiring diagram Phoenix pins 1+/1- Phoenix pins 2+/2- 8” LF + 1” HF Link/out UG10520-2.0 - Air 8 User Guide V2.0 Page 9...
  • Page 10: Bias D1/Q1/Q2 Phoenix Wiring

    Max parallel units 4.5 Bias Q5 speakON wiring Figure 4.4: Bias Q5 Bias Q5 Out 1 Output LF (8”) and HF (1”) 4 (2 Ω load to amplifier) Max quantity per channel UG10520-2.0 - Air 8 User Guide V2.0 Page 10...
  • Page 11: Mounting

    • Use only Void-approved mounting equipment and accessories • Secondary safeties should be provided in all instances where cabinets are flying or fixed overhead and should conform to local regulations UG10520-2.0 - Air 8 User Guide V2.0 Page 11...
  • Page 12: Wall Mounting

    Remove all four M6 bolts from the rear of the loudspeaker. Figure 5.2: Bolt removal Step 2: Remove the mounting plate from the wall bracket by removing the M6 countersink as shown. Figure 5.3: Mounting plate UG10520-2.0 - Air 8 User Guide V2.0 Page 12...
  • Page 13 5.2 Wall Mounting Step 4: Fit the mounting plate to the rear of the Air 8 with the bolts provided. Figure 5.4: Bolt attachment Step 5: Fix the bracket to the wall in compliance with local regulations. Once it is secure lift the...
  • Page 14 5.2 Wall Mounting Step 6b: When adjusting the Air 8 into position if the intention is to have maximum horizontal rotation then use adjust the bracket to the configuration shown in figure 5.6b. Max horizontal rotation: 57° Max vertical rotation: 50°...
  • Page 15: Ceiling Mounting

    Remove the mounting plate from the bracket by removing the M12 bolt as shown Figure 5.8: Mounting plate removal Step 2: Remove all four M6 bolts from the rear of the loudspeaker. Figure 5.9: Bolt removal UG10520-2.0 - Air 8 User Guide V2.0 Page 15...
  • Page 16 Step 4: Fix the bracket to the ceiling using all eight bolts. Once it is secure lift the Air 8 with the mounting plate fixed to it into position and fix it to the bracket using the M12 nut that was removed in step 1.
  • Page 17: Stud Mount

    Step 2: Attach the stud bracket using all four M6 bolts. The product can now be mounted to third party hardware using the M12 mounting position. Figure 5.14: Stud bracket attachment UG10520-2.0 - Air 8 User Guide V2.0 Page 17...
  • Page 18: Pole Mount

    Figure 5.16: Bolt removal Step 2: Attach the pole bracket kit using all four M6 bolts. Max horizontal rotation: 360° Max vertical rotation: 12° Figure 5.17: Pole mount kit attachment UG10520-2.0 - Air 8 User Guide V2.0 Page 18...
  • Page 19: Service

    6.2 Shipping and packing considerations • When sending a Void Air 8 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.
  • Page 20: Appendix

    RAL colour with external dimensions of (H) 419 mm x (W) 300 mm x (D) 172 mm (16.5” x 11.8” x 6.7”). Weight shall be 6.2 kg (13.7 lbs). The loudspeaker shall be the Void Acoustics Air 8. UG10520-2.0 - Air 8 User Guide V2.0...
  • Page 21 H E A D O F F I C E Void Acoustics Research Ltd, Unit 15, Dawkins Road Industrial Estate, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4JY United Kingdom Call: +44(0) 1202 666006 Email: info@voidacoustics.com voidacoustics.com Void Acoustics Research Limited is a company registered in England and Wales registration number 07533536...

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