AUDIO FOCUS VENU series User manual
VENU series
USER’S MANUAL V1.0
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1 SUMMURY
2 SECURITY STATEMENT
2.1 NORMS
2.2 HANDLING
2.3 SOUND LEVEL
3 SYSTEM COMPONENT
3.1 INTRODUCTION
3.2 VENU series
3.3 LOW END
3.4 HARDWARE AND COVER
4 SETUP
4.1 VOLUME
4.2 PRESET SELECTION
4.3 DELAY
4.4 EASEFOCUS PREDICTION
4.5 DIRECTIVITY
4.6 RIGGING
4.7 WIRING
4.8 ETHERNET PORT
4.9 MAINTENANCE
5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
6 CONTACT AND LINK
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2 SECURITY STATEMENT
2.1 NORMS
LDC,EMC,RoHS and CE guidelines
Audiofocus s.a.
rue du Polissou 17
B-5590 Achêne
Belgium
Tel: +32 (0) 83 21 80 54
Fax: +32 (0) 83 21 80 57
declare that the VENU series and VENU series hardware are conform to the CE
registration.
Tests standard:
IEC60065:2001+A1 and EN60065:2002+A1:2006
EN55013:2001+A1/2003+A2:2006
EN55020:2002=A1:2003+A2:2005
EN61000-3-2:2000+A2:2005
EN61000-3-2:2295+A1:2001+A2:2005
Ing. Xavier Marchal
Audiofocus R&D Director
Maximum load have been tested and approved by Vinçotte, s.a.-CERTEST Products
2.2 HANDLING
Keep this device away from rain and moisture!
AUDIOFOCUS© is not responsible for third party material use, for example foot lift.
2.3 SOUND LEVEL
VENU series can deliver high sound pressure level that could damage ear permanently.
The system has to be used with care for the user and public exposed to sound.
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3 SYSTEM COMPONENT
3.1 INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the AUDIOFOCUS© VENU series.
VENU come in four different format: 8 inches, 10 inches, 12 inches and 15 inches.
This user manual contains essential information for rigging and deploying VENU series
elements to their full capability. Carefully read this document in order to become familiar
with the system.
Whether you’re using it laid, pole mounted or lifted, we’re sure you will find the VENU
series to be highly versatile units in your professional sound reinforcement inventory.
3.2 VENU series
VENU series are high end two ways versatile speaker that can also be used on a stand as
a FOH alone or with subwoofer or as a monitor suitable for a wide range of sound
reinforcement applications from small to medium scale concerts, installation or theater
where sound quality is crucial.
VENU series come as an active self-powered unit or passive unit.
VENU series can be fine tuned via AF Manager software. Please refer to AF Manager
manual for more informations.
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3.3 LOW END
3.3.1 S15/S18/S21
VENU series can be used with the S series self
powered subwoofer. System can be configured as
needed.
3.4 HARDWARE AND COVER
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The VENU back amp cover protect the system from direct rain and direct sunshine.
Ambient temperature and amplifier temperature are related but not the same! (amplifier
start limiting at 75°c)
Flightcase for VENU series and rain cover are recommended to ensure a long life to the
system.
4 SETUP
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The four LEVEL/PRESET LED always display the preset engage. They will display the
level setting while changing level and delay setting while changing delay.
Fonction
description
Preset
description
4.1 VOLUME
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Encoder
Status LED
Signal LED
Turning the rotative encoder give direct access to
volume change.
The signal led blink while changes are being made.
The four LEVEL/PRESET led display the level adjustment:
4.2 PRESET SELECTION
Pushing one time the rotative encoder give access to
preset selection. Once the right preset is selected,
push 2 seconds to validated the choice.
The VENU series amplifier come with 4 presets choices:
Preset 1: EXTENDED. Preset with low end extension which give
the feel of a subwoofer addition.
Preset 2: FULL RANGE. Preset used with the combination of a
subwoofer.
Preset 3: MONITOR. Preset when VENU is set up as a floor
monitor.
Preset4: HP. Preset without low end to maximise the power on the vocal frequency range.
Can be used in a four way configuration too.
Preset 5 to 8 are the same but can be modified by user within the help of AF network
manager software.
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4.3 DELAY
Pushing the rotative encoder 5seconds give
access to delay selection. Each step is 5meters
delay increase. For longer or accurate tuning, use
the AFNetworkManager software.
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4.4 EASEFOCUS PREDICTION
Please refer to Easefocus quick start guide.
4.5 DIRECTIVITY
VENU 8 and 10 have a symmetrical directivity of 80°.
VENU 12 and 15 have a directivity of 60°x100°.
The horn directivity of VENU12 and VENU15 can be adjusted regarding the need of the
configuration and this with every preset in used. Front grill must be removed and horn
unscrewed to be adjusted.
4.6 RIGGING
VENU series can be hang using
AUDIOFOCUS© accessories.
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VENU series can also be hang by using the M8 port on the side of the cabinet with proper
eye bolt:
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4.7 WIRING
Audiofocus power and signal cables with the appropriate section, length and connectors
for passive and active speaker are recommended
Connect power and signal cables as describe on the technical drawing. Make sure the
preset, volume are right. Check the signal output before application.
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XLR OUTPUT
XLR INPUT
POWERCON LINK
POWERCON INPUT
AFMANAGER
AESOP
DANTE(option)
ENCODER
4.8 ETHERNET PORT
AF network manager software allows you to change parameters of amplifiers (preset,
input delay, input EQ, volume, phase).!
AF network manager software run on a windows environment. It connects to amplifier
module thru the RJ45 port with CAT6 cable. Secondary port allow to connect following
module from one to the other. !
AF network manager work on a fixed IP architecture. Please refer to network quick start
manual for more information. !
RJ45 port can handle both AF network manager, AESOP and Dante (option) at the same
time.!
4.9 MAINTENANCE
Remove the cover if any liquid hit it, let it dry. If you need to clean it, use no agressive
product for synthetic material.
You want to have regular check of the general aspect of the cabinet. Wood paint part can
be clean with maintenance furniture product, metal part with a microfiber.
Audiofocus preset upgrade is available on every speaker thru AF Manager software, with a
RJ45 connection. See AUDIOFOCUS website for the last upgrade.
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5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
VENU8 Description
2-way, Vented self-powered/passive speaker
Usable bandwith (-3dB):
Passive: 67 Hz-20 kHz
Active : 55 Hz-20 kHz
Maximum SPLrms/1m:
Passive: 121 dBSPL
Active: 125 dBSPL
Maximum SPL peak/1m (Burst pink noise on HP preset):
Passive: 128 dB (Crest factor 9dB)
Active: 133dB (Crest factor 11dB)
Coverage directivity (-6dB): 80° conical
Active Input impedance:10 kΩbalanced
Passive impedance:8ohm
Passive sensitivity 1W/1m: 95dBSPL
RMS power handling:
Passive: 400Wrms / 800W peak
Active: 500Wrms/ 800W peak
Wedge angle
40° from vertical (left and right, mirror wedge)
Connectors: Analog, AES (RJ45), Dante (RJ45)
Weight:
Active: 11,5kg /25.4lb
Passive: 10,1kg/22.3 lb
Baltic birch plywood
Finish
Black polyurethane coating UV resistant
Dimensions (HxWxD)
430 x 275 x 290 mm
16,77’’ x 10,82’’ x 11,41’’
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VENU10 Description
2-way, Vented self-powered/passive speaker
Usable bandwith (-3dB):
Passive: 65 Hz-20 kHz
Active: 50 Hz-20 kHz
Maximum SPL rms/1m :
Passive: 123 dBSPL
Active: 125#dBSPL
Maximum SPL peak/1m (Burst pink noise on HP preset):
Passive: 131 dB (Crest factor 8dB)
Active: 134 dB (Crest factor 10dB)
Coverage directivity (-6dB): 80° conical
Active Input impedance:10 kΩbalanced
Passive impedance:8ohm
Passive sensitivity 1W/1m: 97dBSPL
RMS power handling:
Passive: 400Wrms / 800W peak
Active: 500Wrms/ 800W peak
Wedge angle
45° from vertical (left and right, mirror wedge)
Connectors: Analog, AES (RJ45), Dante (RJ45)
Weight:
Active: 15,5kg /34,2lb
Passive: 14,6kg/32.2 lb
Baltic birch plywood
Finish
Black polyurethane coating UV resistant
Dimensions (HxWxD)
495x 320 x 295 mm
19,49’’ x 12,59’’ x 11,61’’
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VENU12 Description
2-way, Vented self-powered/passive speaker
Usable bandwith (-3dB):
Passive: 60 Hz-20 kHz
Active: 40 Hz-20 kHz
Maximum SPL rms/1m :
Passive: 124 dBSPL
Active: 127#dBSPL
Maximum SPL peak/1m (Burst pink noise on HP preset):
Passive: 133 dB (Crest factor 9dB)
Active: 136 dB (Crest factor 9dB)
Coverage directivity (-6dB): 100°x60° rotative horn
Active Input impedance:10 kΩbalanced
Passive impedance:8ohm
Passive sensitivity 1W/1m: 97dBSPL
RMS power handling:
Passive: 600Wrms/ 1600W peak
Active: 1000Wrms / 1800W peak
Wedge angle
45° from vertical (left and right, mirror wedge)
Connectors: Analog, AES (RJ45), Dante (RJ45)
Weight:
Active: 18,5kg /40,8lb
Passive: 17,3kg/38.1 lb
Baltic birch plywood
Finish
Black polyurethane coating UV resistant
Dimensions (HxWxD)
566x 362 x 357 mm
22,28’’ x 14,25’’ x 14,05’’
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VENU15 Description
2-way, Vented self-powered/passive speaker
Usable bandwith (-3dB):
Passive: 55Hz-20 kHz
Active: 36Hz-20 kHz
Maximum SPL rms/1m :
127#dBSPL (passive)
127,5 dBSPL (active)
Maximum SPL peak/1m (Burst pink noise on HP preset):
Passive: 135 dB (Crest factor 9dB)
Active: 136,5 dB (Crest factor 8dB)
Coverage directivity (-6dB): 100°x60° rotative horn
Active Input impedance:10 kΩbalanced
Passive impedance:8ohm
Passive sensitivity 1W/1m: 97dBSPL
RMS power handling:
Passive: 900Wrms/ 1800W peak
Active: 1100Wrms / 2000W peak
Wedge angle
45° from vertical (left and right, mirror wedge)
Connectors: Analog, AES (RJ45), Dante (RJ45)
Weight:
Active: 18,5kg /40,8lb
Passive: 17,3kg/38.1 lb
Baltic birch plywood
Finish
Black polyurethane coating UV resistant
Dimensions (HxWxD)
566x 362 x 357 mm
22,28’’ x 14,25’’ x 14,05’’
6 CONTACT AND LINK
www.audiofocus.eu
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