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Venu 208i Unobtrusive form, bold performance U S E R G U I D E V 1 . 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.
When you are removing your Venu 208i loudspeaker from its original packaging: • Venu 208i 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 •...
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.
4.1 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.
4 Cable and Wiring 4.6 Fuse rating All Venu 208i have two voltage options, 230 V and 115 V, depending on the orientation of the fuse holder. To change the voltage follow these steps. Step 1: Remove the fuse holder...
Preset Select button for at least 3 seconds will toggle the power management. When active (Cyan Status LED), the Venu 208i will enter a low power operating mode after 15 minutes of no input signal (input level below -45 dBu). The DSP board will send a signal to the amplifier module turning off the output stages and enabling standby mode (Blue LED).
5 Venu 208i DSP 5.6 Software 1. Download and install Armonía Plus from the support page on the Void Acoustics website. If not already installed download the Venu 208i model from the marketplace within Armonia Plus 2. Connect an ethernet cable from the Venu 208i to the PC or router 3.
5 Venu 208i DSP 5.7 Changing network setting Once added to the workspace, double click on the Venu 208i to access the processing options. The Network Settings section is available by clicking on the button under the Scheme window. Here you can view the current ethernet status and change address settings.
Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), select it and click on Properties. This will allow you to set a static IP address for the PC in the same range as the Venu 208i. Figure 5.9: Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv$) properties In Armonía Plus, re-enable the network card with the new IP settings in the Communication...
This would result in an inefficient use of the power supply’s energy. Figure 5.10: Internal signal path polarity with example input signal. Both channels 1 and 2 are fed with the same sine signal. UG10620-1.0 - Venu 208i User Guide V1.0 Page 19...
• 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 UG10620-1.0 - Venu 208i User Guide V1.0 Page 20...
Figure 6.2: Bolt removal Step 2: With the yoke bracket fixed in position insert the M6 and M8 socket head bolts provided with the bracket. Figure 6.3: Attaching yoke bracket UG10620-1.0 - Venu 208i User Guide V1.0 Page 21...
Step 2: Remove the type 75 plate from the bracket and fix it to the cabinet with M8 socket head bolts provided with the bracket. Figure 6.6: Type 75 plate attachment UG10620-1.0 - Venu 208i User Guide V1.0 Page 22...
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6.3 Wall Mounting Step 3: With the wall bracket fixed in position fix the type 75 plate to the bracket with the M12 bolt. Figure 6.7: Wall bracket fixing UG10620-1.0 - Venu 208i User Guide V1.0 Page 23...
Step 2: Remove the type 75 plate from the bracket and fix it to the cabinet with M8 socket head bolts provided with the bracket. Figure 6.10: Type 75 plate attachment UG10620-1.0 - Venu 208i User Guide V1.0 Page 24...
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6.4 Ceiling Mounting Step 3: With the ceiling bracket fixed in position fix the type 75 plate to the bracket with the M12 bolt. Figure 6.11: Ceiling bracket fixing UG10620-1.0 - Venu 208i User Guide V1.0 Page 25...
7.2 Shipping and packing considerations • When sending a Void Venu 208i 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.
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 208i. UG10620-1.0 - Venu 208i User Guide V1.0...
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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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