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- Page 1 VENU SERIES USER MANUAL • Version 2.0 (English) VENU 8 VENU 12 VENU 15 © 2023 AUDIOFOCUS . All rights reserved MADE IN BELGIUM March 2023 - www.audiofocus.eu...
- Page 2 If you could only choose one loudspeaker…...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
4.2 User interface 18-22 5. Bi-amp & X- version setup 5.1 Amplifier configuration 5.2 Connections 5.3 Preset handling 23-26 6. User guidelines 6.1 Stacking and rigging 6.3 Maintenance 28-33 7. Technical specifications 8. Contact and links AUDIOFOCUS VENU Series • USER MANUAL... -
Page 4: Manufacturer Declarations
2. MANUFACTURER DECLARATIONS 2.1 Safety standards AUDIOFOCUS® is a Trademark of COMMUNITY EUROPE S.A Rue du Polissou, 17 B-5590 Achêne Belgium Community Europe S.A is in conformity with the provisions of the following EC Directives, including all amendments, and with national legislation implementing these directives: •... -
Page 5: Operation
• Keep the device away from heat sources of any kind. • Only use accessories which have been tested and approved by AUDIOFOCUS. • Pay attention to the correct application and maximum load capacity of the accessories as detailed in our specific “Mounting instructions” or in our “Flying system and rigging manuals”. -
Page 6: Sound Levels
3. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 3.1 Introduction Thank you for choosing an AUDIOFOCUS VENU Series full range 2 way point source speaker. This user manual contains essential information for deploying VENU 8, VENU 12 or VENU 15 elements to their full capability. Read this document carefully to become familiar with the system. -
Page 7: Venu Series Range
VENU 8 houses an 8” LF driver and a 1’’ HF exit driver with a conical 80° waveguide. Fig.1 Fig.2 Fig.3 AUDIOFOCUS VENU Series • USER MANUAL... -
Page 8: Venu
VENU 12 houses a 12” LF driver and a 1’’ HF driver mounted on a rotatable 110°x60° waveguide. Fig.1 Fig.2 Fig.3 AUDIOFOCUS VENU Series • USER MANUAL... - Page 9 VENU 15 houses a 15” LF driver and a 1’’ HF driver mounted on a rotatable 110°x60° waveguide. Fig.1 Fig.2 Fig.3 AUDIOFOCUS VENU Series • USER MANUAL...
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Page 10: Additional Low End
3.3 Additional Low End 3.3.1 S 15 and S 18 VENU series speakers can be used with the S 15 or S 18 subwoofer, pole mounted.* AUDIOFOCUS VENU Series • USER MANUAL... -
Page 11: Mtsub 218
3.3.2 MTSub 218 VENU series speakers can be used with the MTSub 218 subwoofer.* AUDIOFOCUS VENU Series • USER MANUAL... -
Page 12: Venu
VENU series speakers can be used with the S 21 subwoofer.* * Note: for easy and accurate set up, all Venu series speakers are time and phase aligned to the sub series when fronts are aligned in a stacked configuration using Audiofocus presets. -
Page 13: Accessories
Ref.: 47114 Touring Flightcase for 2 VENU 12(a) incl. wheels Ref.: 47115 Touring Flightcase for 2 VENU 15(a) incl. wheels Official VENU series flight cases protect your investment and can prolong speaker life. AUDIOFOCUS VENU Series • USER MANUAL... - Page 14 AUDIOFOCUS VENU Series • USER MANUAL...
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Page 15: Venu
4. SELF-POWERED (A) VERSION SETUP 4.1 Connections AUDIOFOCUS power and audio cables with the appropriate diameter, length and connectors are recommended. OPERATING VOLTAGE must always stand between 90 and 264V. The power supply will auto switch between 110V or 230V, allowing the device to be used internationally without additional settings. -
Page 16: User Interface
4.2 User interface AUDIOFOCUS VENU Series • USER MANUAL... - Page 17 4. Preset type indicator LED 5. Serial Number 6. PowerCON TRUE1 and powerCON TRUE1 link 7. Analog audio XLR M input and XLR F link thru. 8. Micro USB connector for factory preset updates. AUDIOFOCUS VENU Series • USER MANUAL...
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Page 18: Bi-Amp & X- Version Setup
5. BI-AMP & X- VERSION SETUP 5.1 Amplifier configuration All AUDIOFOCUS cabinets can be powered by any of the AUDIOFOCUS A Series rack amplifiers with integrated DSP. Each preset includes all crossover, frequency and phase response correction, along with RMS and peak protection on each channel to protect the speaker from damage or misuse. - Page 19 NL4 Connector detail Bi-amp Version Speaker Polarity AUDIOFOCUS VENU Series • USER MANUAL...
- Page 20 KIT C - 3 amps 2 x VENU top, 2 x S 15 sub, 6 x 4 VENU monitor (2 per 2) Make sure to load the appropriate preset! Loading the wrong preset could damage the speakers. AUDIOFOCUS VENU Series • USER MANUAL...
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Page 21: Connections
Each device will be powered between a line and neutral and all devices will be connected to the same ground. If you are not using an official AUDIOFOCUS cable kit, make sure to use the appropriate cable diameter and check the connection scheme. -
Page 22: Preset Handling
5.3 Preset handling Venu series presets are available for both Audiofocus A-series and Powersoft amplifiers. Please refer to the corresponding Audiofocus Scio or Powersoft Armonia manual for more details regarding preset loading and operation. AUDIOFOCUS VENU Series • USER MANUAL... -
Page 23: User Guidelines
Long term installations should be inspected regularly. 6.1.1 Stacking VENU series speakers can be used stacked or pole mounted. VENU stacked on S15 as VENU Stacked in front fill on VENU pole mounted on S15... - Page 24 VENU series speakers are equipped with an adjustable angle speaker stand socket, allowing you to change the vertical angle of the cabinet. Angle adjustable up to +/- 13.05º in 4.5º steps VENU on speaker stand with VENU on speaker stand...
- Page 25 6.1.2 Rigging For information about rigging the install version, please refer to VENU install rigging manual. VENU Horizontal bracket VENU eye bolt AUDIOFOCUS VENU Series • USER MANUAL...
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Page 26: Maintenance
6.2 Maintenance VENU series speakers are protected by a Polyurea coating with a UV treatment to ensure extended system life and high shock resistance. All speaker protection systems mentioned earlier will ensure an extended life. If the cover becomes wet, remove it and allow it to dry. If cleaning is required, do not use aggressive cleaning products on synthetic parts. - Page 27 AUDIOFOCUS VENU Series • USER MANUAL...
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Page 28: Technical Specifications
Nominal Impedance, active and install version 8ohm Passive cross-over network SPL Peak @ 1m pink noise Crest factor 5dB 134 dBSPL Presets Dedicated AUDIOFOCUS and Armonia/Powersoft omni and cardio presets Self-powered audio Connectors IN: 1x3-point XLR LINK: 1x3-point XLR Bi-amp connector 2x SPK4 speakON... - Page 29 VENU 8 Horizontal beamwidth VENU 8 Vertical beamwidth AUDIOFOCUS VENU Series • USER MANUAL...
- Page 30 Nominal Impedance, active and install version 8ohm Passive cross-over network SPL Peak @ 1m pink noise Crest factor 5dB 135 dB Presets Dedicated AUDIOFOCUS A-series SCiO and Powersoft Armonia presets Self-powered audio Connectors IN: 1x3-point XLR LINK: 1x3-point XLR Bi-amp connector 2x SPK4 speakON...
- Page 31 VENU 12 Horizontal beamwidth VENU 12 Vertical beamwidth AUDIOFOCUS VENU Series • USER MANUAL...
- Page 32 Nominal Impedance, active and install version 8ohm Passive cross-over network SPL Peak @ 1m pink noise Crest factor 5dB 136 dB Presets Dedicated AUDIOFOCUS A-series SCiO and Powersoft Armonia presets Self-powered audio Connectors IN: 1x3-point XLR LINK: 1x3-point XLR Bi-amp connector 2x SPK4 speakON...
- Page 33 VENU 15 Horizontal beamwidth VENU 15 Vertical beamwidth AUDIOFOCUS VENU Series • USER MANUAL...
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Page 34: Contact And Links
8. CONTACT AND LINKS Need more informations about our products ? www.audiofocus.eu info@audiofocus.eu www.facebook.com/AudiofocusPage/ www.facebook.com/groups/AUDIOFOCUS/ Scan QR Code to view the AUDIOFOCUS website. Follow Us. AUDIOFOCUS VENU Series • USER MANUAL...
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