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Air Motion
Iconic Styling, Incredible Performance
U S E R G U I D E V 2 . 0

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  • Page 1 Air Motion Iconic Styling, Incredible Performance 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

    Bias Q3/Q5 speakON™ wiring Mounting Installation safety Mounting the U bracket Air Motion ground stacking Wall mounting Ceiling mounting Truss mounting Ceiling pole mounting Pole mounting Service Return authorisation Shipping and packing considerations Appendix UG10519-2.0 - Air Motion 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

    If your shipment is incomplete or any of its contents are found to be damaged; inform the shipping company and inform your dealer. Air Motion loudspeakers are heavy (35.4 kg/78 lbs) and require a minimum two people to lift. •...
  • 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.
  • Page 7: Air Motion Specifications

    Fibreglass composite Mounting Integral mounting system Colour Custom colours available upon request Measured in half space AES2 - 1984 compliant Calculated Figure 3.1: Horizontal directivity isobars Figure 3.2: Vertical directivity isobars UG10519-2.0 - Air Motion User Guide V2.0 Page 7...
  • Page 8: Air Motion Dimensions

    3 About 3.5 Air Motion dimensions 854 (33.6”) 658 (25.9”) 854 (33.6”) Ø12.5 (0.5”) 854 (33.6”) Figure 3.3: Dimensions (right-handed) 854 (33.6”) 658 (25.9”) 854 (33.6”) 854 (33.6”) Figure 3.4: Dimensions (left-handed) UG10519-2.0 - Air Motion User Guide V2.0 Page 8...
  • Page 9: Cable And Wiring

    IEC 60754.2 Degree of acidity of released gases • IEC 61034.2 Measurement of smoke density. Air Motion loudspeakers are 3-way, bi-amplified. They require two amplifier channels to drive them via 4-core speakON NL4 cables. We suggest using the following maximum copper cable lengths to keep level losses below 0.6 dB.
  • Page 10: Air Motion Wiring Diagram

    4.3 Air Motion wiring diagram 1.5” HF Passive crossover Out/Link 8” MF 12” LF Figure 4.1: Wiring diagram speakON pins 1+/1- speakON pins 2+/2- LF (12”) MHF (8” + 1.5”) LF link MHF link UG10519-2.0 - Air Motion User Guide V2.0 Page 10...
  • Page 11: Bias D1/Q1/Q2 Phoenix Wiring

    Figure 4.5: Bias Q5 Bias Q3/Q5 Output 1 Output 2 Output LF (12”) MHF (8”+1.5”) 2 (4 Ω load to amplifier) 2 (4 Ω load to amplifier) Max quantity per channel UG10519-2.0 - Air Motion User Guide V2.0 Page 11...
  • Page 12: Mounting

    • 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 UG10519-2.0 - Air Motion User Guide V2.0 Page 12...
  • Page 13: Mounting The U Bracket

    Lay a soft lint-free rug clear of debris on a work surface to avoid damage to the loudspeaker. Place the Air Motion with the horns face down and remove all four M8 socket cap Allen bolts from the 12” LF driver.
  • Page 14 Figure 5.5: M12 x 70 mm bolt insertion Step 4: Finally reattach the 12” LF driver with the four M8 socket cap Allen bolts, taking care not to over tighten. Figure 5.6: M8 socket cap reattaching UG10519-2.0 - Air Motion User Guide V2.0 Page 14...
  • Page 15: Air Motion Ground Stacking

    For safe handling locations see section 2. Figure 5.9: Air Motion mounting UG10519-2.0 - Air Motion User Guide V2.0 Page 15...
  • Page 16 If the bass cabinet is on an uneven surface, ensure that it is stabilised with wedges before mounting the Air Motion. Figure 5.11: Air Motion on mounting board and bracket Step 5: Secure with a minimum of one 1 tonne SWL ratchet straps.
  • Page 17: Wall Mounting

    Figure 5.14: Extension piece assembly Step 2: Lift the Air Motion into position making sure to hold by the safe lifting positions detailed in section 2. Figure 5.15: Air Motion lifting UG10519-2.0 - Air Motion User Guide V2.0...
  • Page 18 M12 Aerotight nut using a 19 mm ratchet spanner. Figure 5.16: Air Motion wall mount Figure 5.17: Air Motion wall mount detail Step 4: With the lifting equipment still in place, attach the secondary bond safety wire (not sup- plied) to the central box section.
  • Page 19: Ceiling Mounting

    (600mm) Black - IT1088 Figure 5.20: TU - Multi Bracket Step 1: Lift the Air Motion into position making sure to hold it by the safe lifting positions detailed in section 2. All eight bolts must be fitted when securing the bracket to the ceiling.
  • Page 20 Figure 5.23: Safety wire attachment The safety wire must be rated to 35.4 kg (78 lbs) with a safety factor conforming to local regulations. Figure 5.24: Safety wire attachment UG10519-2.0 - Air Motion User Guide V2.0 Page 20...
  • Page 21: Truss Mounting

    Step 2: Tighten the wing-nuts on the couplers so that the bracket is securely fastened. Remove the M12 Aerotight nut using a 19 mm ratchet spanner. Figure 5.27: Attaching the truss bracket UG10519-2.0 - Air Motion User Guide V2.0 Page 21...
  • Page 22 5.6 Truss Mounting Step 3: Lift the Air Motion into position making sure to hold it by the safe lifting positions detailed in section 2. Figure 5.28: Air Motion truss mount Step 4: Attach the Air Motion the bracket with the M12 Aerotight nut using a 19 mm ratchet spanner.
  • Page 23: Ceiling Pole Mounting

    2. Figure 5.32: Air Motion positioning Step 2: Attach the Air Motion to the bracket with the M12 Aerotight nut using a 19 mm ratchet spanner. Figure 5.33: Attaching the Air Motion UG10519-2.0 - Air Motion User Guide V2.0...
  • Page 24 The safety wire must be rated to 35.4 kg (78 lbs) with a safety factor conforming to local regulations. Figure 5.34: Safety wire attachment Figure 5.35: Safety wire detail UG10519-2.0 - Air Motion User Guide V2.0 Page 24...
  • Page 25: Pole Mounting

    Remove the M12 bolt from the pole mount bracket. Figure 5.37: Pole mount bracket removal Step 2: Mount the pole mount bracket to the U bracket. Figure 5.38: Mounting to the U bracket UG10519-2.0 - Air Motion User Guide V2.0 Page 25...
  • Page 26 5.8 Pole Mounting Step 3: Lift the Air Motion loudspeaker into position taking care to follow the safe handling positions detailed in section 2. Figure 5.39: Positioning the loudspeaker Step 4: Adjust the loudspeaker into the desired position and then tighten the wing nut on the pole mount bracket.
  • Page 27: Service

    6.2 Shipping and packing considerations • When sending a Void Air Motion 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 28: Appendix

    (W) 854 mm x (H) 672 mm x (D) 658 mm (33.6” x 26.5” x 25.9”). Weight shall be 35.4 kg (78 lbs). The loudspeaker shall be the Void Acoustics Air Motion V2. UG10519-2.0 - Air Motion User Guide V2.0...
  • Page 29 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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