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Venu V2 Series More attractive and unexpecting than ever U S E R G U I D E V 2 . 0...
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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.
Yoke Bracket Mounting Horn Rotation Low Frequency Enclosure Wall Mount Low Frequency Enclosure Ceiling Mount Top Hat Installation for Low Frequency Enclosures 5.10 Top Hat Installation for High Frequency Enclosures UG10579-2.0 - Venu V2 Series User Guide V2.0 Page 3...
2 Unpacking and Checking All Void Acoustics products are carefully manufactured and thoroughly tested before being despatched. Your dealer will ensure that your Void products are in pristine condition before being forwarded to you but mistakes and accidents can happen.
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.
4 Cable and Wiring 4.1 Electrical safety To avoid electrical hazards please note the following: • Do not access the inside of any electrical equipment. Refer servicing to Void- approved service agents. 4.2 Cable considerations for fixed installations We recommend specifying installation-grade Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) cables for permanent installations.
Connecting a 4 core speakON™ cable directly from a Bias Q5 to a Venu V2 loudspeaker will short circuit the amplifier and cause it to go into protect. Use either a 2 core speakON™ cable or a patch panel to split the amplifier channels. UG10579-2.0 - Venu V2 Series User Guide V2.0 Page 11...
• Use only Void-approved mounting equipment and accessories • Secondary safeties should be provided in all instances where cabinets are flying or fixing overhead and should conform to local regulations UG10579-2.0 - Venu V2 Series User Guide V2.0 Page 12...
Take care when mounting the bracket to the wall, making sure to use the correct fixing and that the wall can take the load. Figure 5.3: Deconstructing the bracket assembly UG10579-2.0 - Venu V2 Series User Guide V2.0 Page 13...
Take care when mounting the bracket to the wall, making sure to use the correct fixing and that the wall can take the load. Figure 5.9: Deconstructing the bracket assembly UG10579-2.0 - Venu V2 Series User Guide V2.0 Page 15...
Figure 5.14: Venu bolt removal Step 2: Remove all four M8 bolts from the rear of the loudspeaker. Attach the bracket plate using all four M8 bolts. Figure 5.15: Fixing bracket UG10579-2.0 - Venu V2 Series User Guide V2.0 Page 17...
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Figure 5.16: Attaching bracket to loudspeaker Step 4: Tighten the M10 bolt on the bracket to fix the loudspeaker in position. Maximum vertical adjustment is 32°. Figure 5.17: Loudspeaker positioning UG10579-2.0 - Venu V2 Series User Guide V2.0 Page 18...
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. Figure 5.20: Yoke fixing UG10579-2.0 - Venu V2 Series User Guide V2.0 Page 19...
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Fit the M8 bolts but do not tighten. Figure 5.22: Loudspeaker fitting Step 5: Rotate the loudspeaker into position and then tighten the bolts. Figure 5.23: Loudspeaker positioning UG10579-2.0 - Venu V2 Series User Guide V2.0 Page 20...
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Fit the M8 bolts but do not tighten. Figure 5.22: Loudspeaker fitting Step 5: Rotate the loudspeaker into position and then tighten the bolts. Figure 5.23: Loudspeaker positioning UG10579-2.0 - Venu V2 Series User Guide V2.0 Page 21...
Figure 5.25: Grill removal Step 3: Remove all four M5 bolts from around the horn. Figure 5.26: Removing horn screws UG10579-2.0 - Venu V2 Series User Guide V2.0 Page 22...
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Figure 5.28: Grille replacement Step 6: Rotate the badge to the desired orientation by lifting and turning 90°. The badge will locate automatically once in position. Figure 5.29: Badge rotation UG10579-2.0 - Venu V2 Series User Guide V2.0 Page 23...
Figure 5.31: Nut removal Step 2: Remove all four M8 countersunk bolts from the bottom of the loudspeaker Figure 5.32: Bolt removal UG10579-2.0 - Venu V2 Series User Guide V2.0 Page 24...
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Raise the loudspeaker into position and attach the M12 nut. Figure 5.34: Loudspeaker fixing Step 6: Rotate the loudspeaker into the desired position and tighten the M12 bolt. Figure 5.35: Loudspeaker positioning UG10579-2.0 - Venu V2 Series User Guide V2.0 Page 25...
Remove the type 75 plate from the T75 - Ceiling Bracket by removing the M12 bolt. Figure 5.37: Nut removal Step 2: Remove all four M8 counter sink bolts from the bottom of the loudspeaker Figure 5.38: Bolt removal UG10579-2.0 - Venu V2 Series User Guide V2.0 Page 26...
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Raise the loudspeaker into position and attach the M12 nut. Figure 5.40: Loudspeaker fixing Step 6: Rotate the loudspeaker into the desired position and tighten the M12 bolt. Figure 5.41: Loudspeaker positioning UG10579-2.0 - Venu V2 Series User Guide V2.0 Page 27...
Remove all four M6 bolts and remove the cover plate. Figure 5.43: Cover plate removal Step 2: Insert the Heavy Duty Top Hat and replace all four M6 bolts. Figure 5.44: Top hat placement UG10579-2.0 - Venu V2 Series User Guide V2.0 Page 28...
Remove all three M6 bolts and remove the cover plate. Figure 5.46: Cover plate removal Step 2: Insert the Venu V2 Top Hat and replace all three M6 bolts. Figure 5.47: Top hat placement UG10579-2.0 - Venu V2 Series User Guide V2.0 Page 29...
Before returning your faulty product for repair, please remember to get an R.A.N. (Return Authorisation Number) from the Void dealer who supplied the system to you. Your dealer will handle the necessary paperwork and repair. Failure to go through this return authorisation procedure could delay the repair of your product.
4 x M8 fixing points for type 80 plate Optional top hat Measured in half space AES2 - 1984 compliant Calculated Figure A.1: Horizontal directivity isobars Figure A.2: Vertical directivity isobars UG10579-2.0 - Venu V2 Series User Guide V2.0 Page 31...
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4 x M8 fixing points for type 80 plate Optional top hat Measured in half space AES2 - 1984 compliant Calculated Figure A.3: Horizontal directivity isobars Figure A.4: Vertical directivity isobars UG10579-2.0 - Venu V2 Series User Guide V2.0 Page 32...
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4 x M8 fixing points for type 80 plate Optional top hat Measured in half space AES2 - 1984 compliant Calculated Figure A.5: Horizontal directivity isobars Figure A.6: Vertical directivity isobars UG10579-2.0 - Venu V2 Series User Guide V2.0 Page 33...
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4 x M8 fixing points for type 80 plate Optional top hat Measured in half space AES2 - 1984 compliant Calculated Figure A.7: Horizontal directivity isobars Figure A.8: Vertical directivity isobars UG10579-2.0 - Venu V2 Series User Guide V2.0 Page 34...
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4 x M8 fixing points for type 80 plate Optional top hat Measured in half space AES2 - 1984 compliant Calculated Figure A.9: Horizontal directivity isobars Figure A.10: Vertical directivity isobars UG10579-2.0 - Venu V2 Series User Guide V2.0 Page 35...
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4 x M8 bolts for type 75 plate Optional M20 top hat for pole mount Measured in half space AES2 - 1984 compliant Calculated Frequency (Hz) Figure A.11: Venu 112 V2 impedance graph UG10579-2.0 - Venu V2 Series User Guide V2.0 Page 36...
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Perforated steel with foam filter Mounting Yoke bracket positions Optional M20 top hat for pole mount Measured in half space AES2 - 1984 compliant Calculated Frequency (Hz) Figure A.12: Venu 212 V2 impedance graph UG10579-2.0 - Venu V2 Series User Guide V2.0 Page 37...
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4 x M8 bolts for type 75 plate Optional M20 top hat for pole mount Measured in half space AES2 - 1984 compliant Calculated Frequency (Hz) Figure A.13: Venu 115 V2 impedance graph UG10579-2.0 - Venu V2 Series User Guide V2.0 Page 38...
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Perforated steel with foam filter Mounting Optional M20 top hat for pole mount Measured in half space AES2 - 1984 compliant Calculated Frequency (Hz) Figure C.4: Venu 215 impedance graph UG10579-2.0 - Venu V2 Series User Guide V2.0 Page 39...
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Textured polyurethane Grille Perforated steel with foam filter Mounting Yoke bracket and type 75 plate positions Measured in half space AES2 - 1984 compliant Calculated Figure C.5: Venu 208 impedance graph UG10579-2.0 - Venu V2 Series User Guide V2.0 Page 40...
M20 top-hat. External dimensions of (W) 224 mm x (H) 372 mm x (D) 202 mm (8.8” x 14.6” x 7.9”). Weight shall be 9.5 kg (20.9 lbs). The loudspeaker shall be the Void Acoustics Venu 6 V2. UG10579-2.0 - Venu V2 Series User Guide V2.0...
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M20 top-hat. External dimensions of (W) 245 mm x (H) 415 mm x (D) 228 mm (9.6” x 16.3” x 9”). Weight shall be 12 kg (26.5 lbs). The loudspeaker shall be the Void Acoustics Venu 8 V2. UG10579-2.0 - Venu V2 Series User Guide V2.0...
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M20 top-hat. External dimensions of (W) 301 mm x (H) 469 mm x (D) 260 mm (11.9” x 18.5” x 10.2”). Weight shall be 16 kg (35.3 lbs). The loudspeaker shall be the Void Acoustics Venu 10 V2. UG10579-2.0 - Venu V2 Series User Guide V2.0...
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M20 top-hat. External dimensions of (W) 370 mm x (H) 522 mm x (D) 340 mm (14.6” x 20.6” x 13.4”). Weight shall be 22 kg (48.5 lbs). The loudspeaker shall be the Void Acoustics Venu 12 V2. UG10579-2.0 - Venu V2 Series User Guide V2.0...
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M20 top-hat. External dimensions of (W) 458 mm x (H) 670 mm x (D) 381 mm (18” x 26.4” x 15”). Weight shall be 31 kg (68.3 lbs). The loudspeaker shall be the Void Acoustics Venu 15 V2. UG10579-2.0 - Venu V2 Series User Guide V2.0...
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101.6 mm (4”) voice, wound with copper wire on a high-quality voice coil former for high power handling and long-term reliability. The loudspeaker system shall be a Void Acoustics Venu 112 V2. UG10579-2.0 - Venu V2 Series User Guide V2.0...
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101.6 mm (4”) voice, wound with copper wire on a high-quality voice coil former for high power handling and long-term reliability. The loudspeaker system shall be a Void Acoustics Venu 212 V2. UG10579-2.0 - Venu V2 Series User Guide V2.0...
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101.6 mm (4”) voice, wound with copper wire on a high-quality voice coil former for high power handling and long-term reliability. The loudspeaker system shall be a Void Acoustics Venu 115 V2. UG10579-2.0 - Venu V2 Series User Guide V2.0...
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In addition, a Neutrik speakON™ NL4 shall also feature. The loudspeaker system shall be a Void Acoustics Venu 215 V2. UG10579-2.0 - Venu V2 Series User Guide V2.0 Page 54...
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50.8 mm (2”) voice coil, wound with copper wire on a high-quality voice coil former for high power handling and long-term reliability. The loudspeaker system shall be a Void Acoustics Venu 208 V2. UG10579-2.0 - Venu V2 Series User Guide V2.0...
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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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