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Venu 208i
Unobtrusive form, bold performance
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  • Page 1 Venu 208i Unobtrusive form, bold performance U S E R G U I D E V 1 . 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

    Power Management Software Changing Network Setting 5.7.1 Network Troubleshooting Processing Architecture Internal Signal Path Polarity Mounting Installation Safety Yoke Bracket Wall Mounting Ceiling Mounting Service Return Authorisation Shipping and Packing Considerations Appendix UG10620-1.0 - Venu 208i User Guide V1.0 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

    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 •...
  • 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: Venu 208I Specifications

    Crosstalk separation (1 kHz) Typically . 70 dB Input sensitivity / 11.7 dBu Input impedance 13 kΩ balanced THD+N / DIM100 (from 0.1 W to < 0.1% (typically <0.05%) 1/2 Power) UG10620-1.0 - Venu 208i User Guide V1.0 Page 7...
  • Page 8: Venu 208I Dimensions

    3 About 3.5 Venu 208i dimensions 600 23 " 475 18 " 246 9 " 108 4 " Figure 3.1: Dimensions UG10620-1.0 - Venu 208i User Guide V1.0 Page 8...
  • Page 9: 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.
  • Page 10: Input Connectors

    Figure 4.2: XLR-M diagram Analogue input TRS Jack pinout Hot + Ring Cold - Sleeve +Hot -Cold Figure 4.3: TRS Jack diagram 4.5 Output connectors Output A Output B Figure 4.4: Output phoenix connector UG10620-1.0 - Venu 208i User Guide V1.0 Page 10...
  • Page 11: Fuse Rating

    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...
  • Page 12: Venu 208I Dsp

    9. Combi Jack - XLR input signal connector input A 3. Status LED 10. Fan Inlet 4. Volume potentiometer 11. Exhaust vent 5. Preset LEDs 12. Phoenix connector output 6. Preset select 13. IEC C13 power input Ethernet connector UG10620-1.0 - Venu 208i User Guide V1.0 Page 12...
  • Page 13: Factory Presets

    5 Venu 208i DSP 5.2 Factory presets Factory presets for the Venu 208i are as follows: Preset 1 Cyclone 4 Preset 2 Cyclone 55 Preset 3 Indigo 6s Preset 4 Venu 6 V2 5.3 Selecting your preset To change your Venu 208i preset: 1.
  • Page 14: Power Management

    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).
  • Page 15: Software

    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.
  • Page 16: Changing Network Setting

    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.
  • Page 17: Network Troubleshooting

    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...
  • Page 18: Processing Architecture

    Processing 170ms POTENTIOMETER Output 3 MONO CLIP Output LIMITER Processing Output 4 clipping Temperature GAIN (5 bands) Input processing OUTPUT EQ/OVER PEAK GAIN DELAY (8-11 bands) LIMITER LIMITER 10ms Output processing UG10620-1.0 - Venu 208i User Guide V1.0 Page 18...
  • Page 19: Internal Signal Path Polarity

    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...
  • Page 20: 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 UG10620-1.0 - Venu 208i User Guide V1.0 Page 20...
  • Page 21: Yoke Bracket

    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...
  • Page 22: Wall Mounting

    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...
  • Page 23 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...
  • Page 24: Ceiling Mounting

    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...
  • Page 25 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...
  • Page 26: Service

    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.
  • Page 27: Appendix

    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...
  • Page 28 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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