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Stasys 218
User Guide V1.0

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  • Page 1 Stasys 218 User Guide V1.0...
  • Page 2 This user guide is subject to change without notice. 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...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Bias V3/V9 speakON wiring Bias Q5 speakON wiring Amplifier loading guidelines Operating modes Manual handling guidelines Typical modes Cardioid modes Adjustments Wheel removal Grille removal Service Return authorisation Shipping and packing considerations Appendix Stasys 218 User Guide V1.0 Page 3...
  • Page 4: Safety And Regulations

    Void Acoustics Research Ltd for 1.2 Limitations reprocessing. For more information about where you can send your waste equipment for recycling, please contact Void Acoustics Research Ltd or one of your local distributors.
  • Page 5: Limited Warranty

    Stasys Series product (provided it was purchased at make the defective or malfunctioning product an Authorised Void Dealer) that it is free of defects available to Void free and clear of all liens or other in materials and workmanship and that each restrictions.
  • Page 6: Unpacking And Checking

    When you are removing your Stasys 218 loudspeaker from its original packaging: • Stasys 218 loudspeakers come packaged in a lid and base carton that has a protective sleeve around it; avoid using sharp implements to remove the cardboard to protect the finish •...
  • Page 7: 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 8: Stasys 218 Specifications

    18 mm birch plywood Finish Textured ‘TourCoat’ polyurea Grille Perforated steel with foam filter Measured in half space AES2 - 1984 compliant Calculated 4.5 Stasys 218 dimensions 1020 (40.2”) 1029 (40.5”) Figure 4.1: Dimensions Stasys 218 User Guide V1.0 Page 8...
  • Page 9: Cabling And Wiring

    4 Ω load 2 Ω load Metric mm Imperial AWG 2.50 mm 13 AWG 18 m 4.00 mm 11 AWG 30 m 15 m 5.3 Impedance graph Frequency (Hz) Figure 5.1: Impedance graph Stasys 218 User Guide V1.0 Page 9...
  • Page 10: Stasys 218 Wiring Diagram

    5 Cabling and wiring 5.4 Stasys 218 wiring diagram 18” LF 18” LF Out/Link Figure 5.2: Wiring diagram speakON pins 1+/1- speakON pins 2+/2- LF (2 x 18”) Link/out 5.5 Bias V3/V9 speakON wiring Figure 5.3: Bias V3 Figure 5.4: Bias V9...
  • Page 11: Bias Q5 Speakon

    5 Cabling and wiring 5.6 Bias Q5 speakON wiring Figure 5.5: Bias Q5 Bias Q5 Output 1 Output LF (2 x 18”) 2 (2 Ω load to amplifier) Max parallel units Stasys 218 User Guide V1.0 Page 11...
  • Page 12: Amplifier Loading Guidelines

    5 Cabling and wiring 5.7 Amplifier loading guidelines Figure 5.6: 2 x Stasys 218: 4 Ω per channel / 1 amplifier Figure 5.7: 4 x Stasys 218: 2 Ω per channel / 1 amplifier Figure 5.8: 6 x Stasys 218: 2 Ω per channel / 2 amplifier Figure 5.9: 8 x Stasys 218: 2 Ω...
  • Page 13: Operating Modes

    6.2 Typical modes Although the modes of arrangement shown here are typical operating modes for low frequency enclosures, the Stasys 218 system’s symmetrical design lends itself to wide range of configurations. Simple planer arrays and stacks to directional and steerable arrays are possible given suitable electronics and presets.
  • Page 14: Cardioid Modes

    A variety of cardioid configurations are available, as shown below. For other layouts or more information, please contact your local Void distributor/dealer. Figure 6.2: Cardioid mode layouts Stasys 218 User Guide V1.0 Page 14...
  • Page 15: Adjustments

    Replace the M8 bolts by hand until finger tight before using hand tools. Note: Replacing bolts is of particular importance as without them there can be air leakage and detuning. Figure 7.3: Bolt tightening Stasys 218 User Guide V1.0 Page 15...
  • Page 16: Grille Removal

    Figure 7.4: Bolt removal Step 2: Remove grille. Figure 7.5: Grille removal Step 3: Replace the M6 bolts by hand until finger tight before using hand tools. Figure 7.6: Bolt replacement Stasys 218 User Guide V1.0 Page 16...
  • Page 17: Service

    8.2 Shipping and packing considerations • When sending a Void Stasys 218 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 18: Appendix

    (two per side) for efficient manual handling. External dimensions of (H) 586 mm x (W) 1020 mm x (D) 775 mm (23.1” x 40.2” x 30.5”). Weight shall be 86 kg (189.6 lbs). The loudspeaker system shall be a Void Acoustics Stasys 218. Stasys 218 User Guide V1.0...
  • Page 20 North America Void Acoustics North America 503-854-7134 sales.usa@voidacoustics.com Head Office Void Acoustics Research Ltd Unit 15 Dawkins Road Industrial Estate Poole Dorset BH15 4JY England +44 (0) 1202 666 006 info@voidacoustics.com Registered in England & Wales No. 07533536 www.voidacoustics.com...

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