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Air Vantage
User Guide V1.0
©2018 Void Acoustics Research Ltd.
Version 1.0
This user guide is subject to change without notice.
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Research Ltd.
Air Vantage User Guide V1.0
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Contents
1 Safety and regulations 4
1.1 Important safety instructions 4
1.2 Limitations 4
1.3 EC declaration of conformity 4
1.4 WEEE directive 4
2 Limited warranty 5
3 Unpacking and Checking 6
4 About 7
4.1 Welcome 7
4.2 Air Vantage overview 7
4.3 Key features 7
4.4 Specifications 8
4.5 Dimensions 9
5 Cabling and wiring 10
5.1 Electrical safety 10
5.2 Cable considerations for fixed
installations
10
5.3 Air Vantage wiring diagram 10
5.4 Bias V3/V9 speakONTM wiring 11
5.5 Bias VQ speakONTM wiring 11
5.6 Bias D1/Q2 Phoenix wiring 12
5.7 Bias Q5 speakONTM wiring 12
6System design 13
6.1 Bass alignment 13
6.2 System design principles 13
6.3 Loudspeaker placement and positioning 15
7 Mounting 18
7.1 Installation safety 18
7.2 Pole mounting 19
7.3 Stud bracket mounting 21
7.4 Wall mounting over bracket 23
7.5 Wall mounting under bracket 25
7.6 Ceiling pole mounting 27
7.7 Pole mount 29
8 Service 31
8.1 Return authorisation 31
8.2 Shipping and packing considerations 31
9 Appendix 32
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1.1 Important safety instructions
The lightning flash with and arrowhead symbol
within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may
be of sucient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user of the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
Safety instructions - read this first
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat source such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other such apparatus that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type
plug. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The third prong is provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect power cords from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit the apparatus.
11. Onlyuseattachmentsandaccessoriesspecifiedby Void
Acoustics.
12. Only use with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a
cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplugtheapparatusduringlightningstormsorwhenunused
forlongperiodsoftime.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in
any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into
the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. Since the mains power supply cord attachment plug is used
to disconnect the device, the plug should always be easily
accessible.
16. Void loudspeakers can produce sound levels capable
of causing permanent hearing damage from prolonged
exposure. The higher the sound level, the less exposure
needed to cause such damage. Avoid prolonged exposure to
the high sound levels from the loudspeaker.
1.2 Limitations
This guide is provided to help familiarise the user with the
loudspeaker system and its accessories. It is not intended to provide
comprehensive electrical, fire, mechanical and noise training and is
not a substitute for industry-approved training. Nor does this guide
absolve the user of their obligation to comply with all relevant
safety legislation and codes of practice.
While every care has been taken in creating this guide, safety is
user-dependent and Void Acoustics Research Ltd cannot guarantee
complete safety whenever the system is rigged and operated.
1.3 EC declaration of conformity
Manufacturer:
Void Acoustics Research Ltd,
Unit 15 Dawkins Road Ind Est,
Poole, Dorset,
BH15 4JY,
United Kingdom.
We declare the under our sole responsibility the following product
models: Air Motion, Tri Motion, Airten, Air Stream, Air Vantage, Air 8
are intended to be used as loudspeakers and are in conformity with
the following EC Directives, including all amendments, and with
national legislation implementing these directives:
• BS EN 60065:2002
• BS EN 55103-1/-2
March 2016
Alex Skan
Technical Director
1.4 WEEE directive
If the time arises to throw away your product, please recycle all the
components possible.
This symbol indicates that when the end-user
wishes to discard this product, it must be sent
to separate collection facilities for recovery
and recycling. By separating this product from
other household-type waste, the volume of
waste sent to incinerators or land-fills will be
reduced and natural resources will thus be
conserved.
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE
Directive) aims to minimise the impact of electrical and electronic
goods on the environment. Void Acoustics Research Ltd complies
with the Directive 2002/96/EC and 2003/108/EC of the European
Parliament on waste electrical finance the cost of treatment and
recovery of electronic equipment (WEEE) in order to reduce the
amount of WEEE that is being disposed of in land-fill sites. All of
our products are marked with the WEEE symbol; this indicates that
this product must NOT be disposed of with other waste. Instead
it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste electrical
and electronic equipment by handing it over to an approved
reprocessor, or by returning it to Void Acoustics Research Ltd for
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.
1 Safety and regulations
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Limited warranty
The warranty
For a period of three (3) years from the date of
delivery to the original purchaser (as shown on the
original invoice or sales receipt; a copy of this may be
required as proof of warranty dates), Void Acoustics
Research Ltd (hereinafter “Void”) warrants to the
Original Owner (person or company who originally
purchased the product brand new from either Void
or a Void Authorised Dealer/Distributor) of each
new Air Series product (provided it was purchased
at an Authorised Void Dealer) that it is free of
defects in materials and workmanship and that each
product will meet or exceed all factory published
specifications for each respective model. Void agrees
to repair or replace (at its discretion) all defective
parts at no charge for labour or materials; subject to
following provisions:
Warranty violations
Void shall take no responsibility for repair or
replacement as specified under this warranty, if
the damaged product has been subject to misuse,
accident, neglect or failure to comply with normal
maintenance procedures; or if the serial number
has been defaced, altered or removed. Nor will Void
accept responsibility for, or resulting from, improper
alterations or unauthorised parts or repairs. This
warranty does not cover any damage to speakers
or any other consequential damage resulting from
breach of any written or implied warranty.
Void warranty provisions
Void will remedy any defect, regardless of the
reason for failure (except as excluded) by repair, or
replacement. Void will remedy the defect and ship
the product within a reasonable time after receipt of
the defective product at a Void Authorised Service
Centre.
To obtain warranty service
If a Void product requires service, the Owner must
contact Void or an Authorised Void Service Centre to
receive an R.A.N. (Return Authorisation Number) and
instructions on how to return the product to the Void
Authorised Service Centre, or to Void.
Void (or its Authorised Service Centre) will initiate
corrective repairs upon receipt of the returned
product. Please save the original carton and all the
packing materials in case shipping is required. All
products being returned to the factory or service
centre for repairs must be shipped prepaid.
If the repairs made by Void or the Void Authorised
Service Centre are not satisfactory, the Owner
is instructed to give written notice to Void. If the
defect or malfunction remains after a reasonable
number of attempts by Void to remedy the defect
or malfunction, the Original Owner shall then have
the option to elect either a refund or replacement of
said Void product free of charge. The refund shall be
an amount equal to but not greater than the actual
purchase price, not including any taxes, interest,
insurance, closing costs and other finance charges
(minus reasonable depreciation on the product).
If a refund is necessary, the Original Owner must
make the defective or malfunctioning product
available to Void free and clear of all liens or other
restrictions.
Equipment modifications
Technical and design specifications are subject to
change without notice.
Void reserves the right to modify or change
equipment (in whole or part) at any time prior to
delivery thereof, in order to include therein electrical
or mechanical improvements deemed appropriate
by Void, but without incurring any liability to modify
or change any equipment previously delivered, or
to supply new equipment in accordance with any
earlier specifications.
Disclaimer of consequential and incidental
damages
You, the Original Owner, are not entitled to recover
from Void any incidental damages resulting from any
defect in the Void product.
This includes any damage to another product or
products resulting from such a defect.
Warranty alterations
No person has the authority to enlarge, amend, or
modify this Warranty. This Warranty is not extended
by the length of time which the Original Owner
is deprived of the use of product. Repairs and
replacement parts provided pursuant to the Warranty
shall carry only the non-expired portion of the
Warranty.
This Statement of Warranty supersedes all
others contained in this user guide.
2 Limited warranty
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All Void Acoustics products are carefully manufactured and thoroughly tested before being
despatched. Your dealer will ensure that your Void products are in pristine condition before
being forwarded to you but mistakes and accidents can happen.
Before signing for your delivery:
• Inspect your shipment for any signs of contamination, abuse or transit damage as soon as
you receive it
• Check your Void Acoustics delivery fully against your order
• If your shipment is incomplete or any of its contents are found to be damaged; inform the
shipping company and Inform your dealer.
Air Vantage loudspeakers are heavy (23.5 kg/51.8 lbs) and require a minimum two people to lift.
• Undo the four butterfly catches on the transport
case then remove the lid making sure the lid is
clear before moving sideways
• If you need to place the Air Vantage on a flat
surface ensure you use a lint free product to
protect the finish
• To remove from the transport case, each
person should hold the Air Vantage on each
side, with one hand on the edge of the horn
flare, and the other supporting the weight of the
drivers to the rear as shown in figure 3.1
• When removing the Air Vantage take care not to
foul on the lower tray of the transport case.
Keep some of the original packaging in case you
need to return a product for service later.
See section 2 for registration and warranty conditions and see section 8 if your product needs
service.
Figure 3.1: Safe Handling Positions
(as indicated in red)
3 Unpacking and checking
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4.1 Welcome
Many thanks for purchasing this Void Acoustics Air Vantage. We truly appreciate your support.
At Void, we design, manufacture and distribute advanced professional audio systems for
the installed and live sound market sectors. Like all Void products, our highly skilled and
experienced engineers have successfully combined pioneering technologies with ground-
breaking design aesthetics, to bring you superior sound quality and visual innovation. 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.
4.2 Air Vantage overview
The Air Vantage can either be used as a stand-alone mid-top with LF enclosures in a main
club system, or be paired with the Sub Vantage for monitoring duties. The same attributes
that make it eminently suitable as a DJ monitor, such as true point source transmission and a
smooth frequency response, also shine when it comes to filling a dance floor with high SPL
and accurate sound.
Particular attention was paid when designing its internal crossover to achieve the best possible
phase response, which has allowed for prolonged listening periods at very high SPLs, with
minimum fatigue. Venues with low ceilings are also a prime candidate for the mid-top, as its
diminutive vertical dimensions and tight pattern control allow for close mounting to a ceiling.
A fully adjustable mounting bracket is available, allowing any desired amount of vertical tilt to
be applied. A Neutrik speakON™ NL4s is provided for driver connections.
4.3 Key features
• Fibreglass composite construction
• Visually striking appearance
• Fast transient response
• Multiple colour options.
4 About
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4.4 Air Vantage specifications
Frequency response 140 Hz - 20 kHz -3 dB
Eciency1100 dB 1W/1m
Crossover point 1.6 kHz Passive
Nominal impedance 8 Ω
Power handling2500 W AES
Maximum output3127 dB cont, 133 dB peak
Driver configuration 1 x 12”, 1 x 1.5” coax
Mounting Tilt adjustable mount (optional)
Dispersion 70°H x 40°V
Connectors 1 x 4 pole speakONTM NL4
Height 415 mm (16.3”)
Width 718.5 mm (28.3”)
Depth 660 mm (26”)
Weight 23.5 kg (51.8 lbs)
Enclosure Smooth cellulose
Colour Custom colours available upon request
1Measured in half space 2AES2 - 1984 compliant 3Calculated
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Figure 4.1: Horizontal directivity isobars Figure 4.2: Vertical directivity isobars
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415 (16.3”)
660 (26”) 415 (16.3”)
660 (26”) 718.5 (28.3”)
388 (15.3”)
718.5 (28.3”)
4.5 Air Vantage dimensions
Figure 4.3: Dimensions
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5 Cabling and wiring
5.1 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
5.2 Cable considerations for fixed installations
We recommend specifying installation-grade Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) cables for
permanent installations. Cables for permanent installations should be compliant with the
following standards:
• IEC 60332.1 Fire retardancy of a single cable
• IEC 60332.3C Fire retardancy of bunched cables
• IEC 60754.1 Amount of Halogen Gas Emissions
• IEC 60754.2 Degree of acidity of released gases
• IEC 61034.2 Measurement of smoke density
We suggest using the following maximum copper cable lengths to keep level losses below 0.6 dB.
Metric mm2Imperial AWG 8 Ωload 4 Ωload 2 Ωload
2.50 mm213 AWG 36 m 18 m 9 m
4.00 mm211 AWG 60 m 30 m 15 m
5.3 Air Vantage wiring diagram
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Figure 5.1: Air Vantage wiring diagram
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