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VANTEC-12A / VANTEC-15A / VANTEC-215A

VANTEC-18A / VANTEC-218A

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Page 1 Vantec series VANTEC-12A / VANTEC-15A / VANTEC-215A VANTEC-18A / VANTEC-218A www.dasaudio.com...
Page 2 Before operating the device, please read the “Safety precautions” section of this manual. Retain this manual for future reference. Vantec series User's Manual...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Vantec Series | Index 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Overheating 2. WARRANTY Low mains voltage 3. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Current consumption 4. EINLEITUNG Troubleshooting 5. INTRODUCTION 9. RIGGING SYSTEM 6. CONFIGURATIONS 10. ANNEX 2 x VANTEC-12A (wireless audio) Line connections: unbalanced and balanced...
Page 4: Safety Precautions
Vantec Series | Safety precautions • The exclamation point inside an equilateral triangle is intended instructed person or the use of a flexible cable already prepared. to alert the users to the presence of important operating • If the apparatus is connected permanently, the electrical system...
Page 5: Warranty
Vantec Series | Warranty All our products are warrantied against any manufacturing defect for a period of 2 years from date of purchase. The warranty excludes damage from incorrect use of the product. All warranty repairs must be exclusively undertaken by the factory or any of its authorised service centers.
Page 6 Vantec Series | Konformitätserklärung DAS Audio Group, S.L. C/ Islas Baleares, 24 - 46988 - Pol. Fuente del Jarro - Valencia. España (Spain). Declares that VANTEC-18A / VANTEC-218A: Abide by essential objectives relating Directives: • Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/UE •...
Page 7: Introduction
Whether it is in a high-profile venue or on the stage of a major event, the vantec series will provide the power and definition needed to make your performance a success.
Page 8: Vantec-12A (Wireless Audio)
Vantec Series | Introduction VANTEC-12A The VANTEC-12A is a powered loudspeaker (2 channel Class D amplifier), that utilizes a 12” low frequency transducer and a 1” exit compression driver. The multi-angle cabinet is constructed of Birch plywood protected by an environmentally friendly black paint finish.
Page 9 Vantec Series | Introduction VANTEC-215A The VANTEC-215A is a powered loudspeaker (3 channel Class D amplifier), that utilizes two 15” bass loudspeakers for extra low frequency punch and higher SPL in a “dual band” configuration where each speaker works in a specific frequency range.
Page 10 The VANTEC-218A is a powered bass subwoofer system designed to provide extended bass response for the Vantec full- range cabinets. A powerful amplifier drives dual DAS 18LX long excursion bass loudspeakers incorporating 4" voice coils and massive magnet structures provide high power handling and impressive output.
Page 11 Vantec Series | Configuration Max distance 20m (65 ft) VANTEC-12A Max distance 20m (65 ft) VANTEC-12A Wireless audio source Wireless audio - Wireless audio - master cabinet slave cabinet wireless audio TRD-2 TRD-2 VOLUME VOLUME AUDIO MANAGEMENT AUDIO MANAGEMENT input volume control...
Page 12 Vantec Series | Configuration VANTEC-12A VANTEC-12A VOLUME AUDIO MANAGEMENT TRD-2 TRD-2 PUSH FOR DSP V V A A N N T T E E C C series CH 1 CH 2 LINE LINE GAIN www.dasaudio.com AUX IN OUTPUT INPUT 1I...
Page 13 Vantec Series | Configuration VANTEC-15A VANTEC-15A TRD-2 TRD-2 MIXER Vantec series User's Manual...
Page 14 Vantec Series | Configuration Set High Pass Filter to VANTEC-18A AUDIO MANAGEMEN T VOLUME HPF: V18A VANTEC-15A (or VANTEC-12A) VANTEC-15A (or VANTEC-12A) PUSH FOR DSP V V A A N N T T E E C C series CH 1...
Page 15 Vantec Series | Configuration Set High Pass Filter to VANTEC-18A AUDIO MANAGEMEN T VOLUME HPF: V18A VANTEC-15A (or VANTEC-12A) VANTEC-15A (or VANTEC-12A) PUSH FOR DSP V V A A N N T T E E C C series CH 1...
Page 16 Vantec Series | Configuration V V A A N N T T E E C C series LIMIT DAS Audio Group, S.L. (Valencia) Model: VANTEC-18A Caution MADE IN SPAIN LEVEL LOW-PASS SIGNAL 100Hz When using a external DSP the High Pass filter...
Page 17 Vantec Series | Configuration V V A A N N T T E E C C series DAS Audio Group, S.L. (Valencia) LIMIT Model: VANTEC-18A MADE IN SPAIN LEVEL LOW-PASS SIGNAL VANTEC-215A VANTEC-215A 100Hz Set Low Pass Filter 80Hz 125Hz at 100Hz www.dasaudio.com...
Page 18: Vantec-12A
Vantec Series | Line Drawings VANTEC-12A Vantec series User's Manual...
Page 19: Vantec-15A
Vantec Series | Line Drawings VANTEC-15A Vantec series User's Manual...
Page 20 Vantec Series | Line Drawings VANTEC-215A Vantec series User's Manual...
Page 21 Vantec Series | Line Drawings VANTEC-18A VANTEC-218A Vantec series User's Manual...
Page 22: Specifications
TRD-6 Pole Mount TRD-6 Pole Mount TRD-6 Pole Mount FUN-VT18 Cover FUN-VT12 Cover FUN-VT15 Cover DAS Audio Group, S.L. continuously strives to enhance its products through investigation and development. All specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Vantec series User's Manual...
Page 23: Amplifier
Vantec Series | Amplifier VANTEC-12A / 15A / 215A Description: VANTEC-12A / 15A / 215A 1. MASTER VOLUMEN AND DSP CONTROL: Use the encoder to select the desired output volume and push/hold it to access to the different DSP and cabinet settings.
Page 24 Vantec Series | Amplifier ADJUSTING THE LEVELS: After these two volume adjustments the screen will show something like this (when having the input sources ON): By default the state of the screen is the following: It is highly recommendable working - 4 dB with output volume below 0dB.
Page 25 Vantec Series | Amplifier PRESETS: Five factory settings (live, dance, vocals, bboost, monitor) depending on the type of music/ use that has been configured inside the unit: + 0 dB 0,0m live live preset With the encoder go to Preset Sub-menu and press the knob to access to the different...
Page 26 Vantec Series | Amplifier HPF (High Pass Filter): LOW: Four options are available for the cabinets. Go to the HPF Sub-menu and press the encoder. Boosting the energy in the low end is possible by the use of this parameter, Besides the user Options appear: can remove energy.
Page 27: Wireless Audio
Vantec Series | Amplifier HIGH: EXPANDER: Boosting the energy in the high end is possible by the use of this parameter, Besides the user When the cabinet has to be used in very silent environments the expander acts as a noise can remove energy.
Page 28 Vantec Series | Verstärker Modo SINGL EM odo Master & Slave CREATE NEW LINK CREATE NEW LINK CREATE NEW LINK Select Mode: Select Mode: Select Mode: If a pair of cabinets is going to be used, one will be the Master SINGLE: L+R >...
Page 29 Vantec Series | Amplifier OPTIONS: In this sub-menu the user can configure all the non-audio related options. Remember that OPTIONS MENU OPTIONS MENU OPTIONS MENU in order to access each parameter it is necessary to push the encoder: DIMMING: on...
Page 30 Vantec Series | Amplifier This option resets the device to the following OPTIONS MENU RESET DEVICE values: RESET DEVICE Are you sure? Preset: live INFORMATION HPF: off Delay: 0m BACK Low / Mid / High: 0dB Dimming: On Logo: On...
Page 31 100 Hz. 9. LOW-PASS CROSSOVER: Button for adjusting the upper cut-off frequency for the subwoofer unit. We recommend a cut- off frequency of 100 Hz for vantec series use. 10. PHASE: Switch for inverting the phase of the unit.
Page 32: On/Off
Vantec Series | Amplifier ON/OFF Equalisation A sound system should be switched on sequentially. Switch on the self-powered units last The unit does not need extreme settings of equalisation to produce quality sound. Avoid high in your sound system (switch on the subwoofer before the mid-high system). Switch on the levels of gain on the equalisers.
Page 33: Troubleshooting
Vantec Series | Amplifier Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution No sound from the unit. The input meters on the 1 – The signal source is sending no signal. 1 – Check that the mixer or sound source is sending signal to the UNIT.
Page 34: Rigging System
This manual contains needed information for flying DAS Audio cabinets, description of the Flyable Vantec Series models feature 6 internal steel angles, with 2 mounting threads each, elements and safety precautions. To perform any operations related to flying the system, so that 12 flying points are available (2 on each side, 3 on the top panel and 3 on the bottom read the present document first, and act on the warnings and advice given.
Page 35 Vantec Series | Rigging system Flying with eyebolts The Allen-head screws must be removed and replaced by M10 eyebolts on one side of the enclosure. Each rigging point has 200 kg (440 lb) working load limit. Then choose the DO NOT USE FOR SUSPENSION...
Page 36: Annex
Vantec Series | Annex Line connections: unbalanced and balanced There are two basic ways to transport an audio signal with microphone or line level: Balanced XLR (Cannon) to Balanced XLR Unbalanced line: Utilising a two conductor cable, it transports the signal as the voltage between them.
Page 37 DAS Audio Group, S.L. DAS Audio of America, Inc. DAS Audio Asia PTE. LTD. C/ Islas Baleares, 24 6900 NW 52nd Street Miami, FL 9 Gray Lane 03-01 46988. Fuente del Jarro 33166 – U.S.A Signature Crest Valencia - Spanien Tel.
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