AUDIO FOCUS VENU Series User manual

USER MANUAL • Version 2.0 (English)
VENU SERIES
MADE IN BELGIUM
VENU 8 VENU 12 VENU 15
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AUDIOFOCUS VENU Series • USER MANUAL
SUMMARY
1. Summary
2. Manufacturer Declarations
2.1 Safety Standards
2.2 Operation
2.3 Sound levels
3. System Description
3.1 Introduction
3.2 VENU series range
3.2.1 VENU 8
3.2.2 VENU 12
3.2.3 VENU 15
3.3 Additional Low End
3.3.1 S 15 / S 18
3.3.2 MTSub 218
3.3.3 S 21
3.4 Accessories
4. Self-powered (A) version setup
4.1 Connections
4.2 User interface
5. Bi-amp & X- version setup
5.1 Amplier conguration
5.2 Connections
5.3 Preset handling
6. User guidelines
6.1 Stacking and rigging
6.3 Maintenance
7. Technical specications
8. Contact and links
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2. MANUFACTURER DECLARATIONS
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:
• 2014/35/EU
• 2014/30/EU
Voltage regulations.
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive RoHs Directive
The following harmonized standards are applied:
• EN 55103-1:2009,
• EN 55103-1:2009/A1:2012
• EN 55103-2:2009
• EN 61000-3-2:2014
• EN 61000-3-3:2013
• EN 61000-3-11:2000
• EN 62368-1:2014
• EN 62368-1:2014/AC:2015
Specied characteristics are measured and given the following standard:
• EN 60268-5
Speakers, rigging and accessories follow Machinery Directive:
• 2006/42/CE with a static test coecient
of 7.
This manual is intended for information
purposes only, is subject to change without
notice, and cannot be used as a commitment by
Community Europe S.A.
2.1 Safety standards
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External usage temperature should be between 0°C and 45°C.
Humidity should be 90% non-condensing maximum. Storage
temperature -20°C to 70°C.
Important safety instructions are indicated by the following symbol to attract
your attention:
• Read and keep these instructions.
• Follow this manual and its instructions.
• Keep the device away from water and moisture.
• 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 specic “Mounting instructions” or in our “Flying
system and rigging manuals”.
• Ensure that all additional hardware, xings and fasteners used for installation or
mobile deployment are of an appropriate size and load safety factor.
• Pay attention to the manufacturers’ instructions and to the relevant safety
guidelines.
• Regularly check the loudspeaker condition and accessories for visible signs of
wear and tear, and replace them when necessary.
• Regularly check all load bearing bolts in the mounting devices.
• Powered devices must be electrically grounded and connected through a circuit
breaker and residual current circuit breaker. National or local electrical standards
(such as IEC) should be respected.
Tips that could help you use the speaker more eciently are indicated by a tip
symbol:
2.2 Operation
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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.
Whether you are using 2 elements or 24, as oor monitors, adjustable angle pole
mounted or rigged, we are sure you will nd the VENU to be a highly versatile addition
to your professional sound reinforcement inventory or xed installation.
Since point source loudspeakers cannot sum coherently in the way true line source
arrays do (especially in the higher frequencies), they are best used in single box or
small arrays that are focused on discrete listening areas to minimize comb lter
eects.
All VENU series cabinets are made from Birch plywood for rock solid construction
and are shaped in anisometric hexagonal designs to allow for use as stage monitors
if necessary. They feature powder coated steel grills.
For precise aiming and control, and to ensure as little high frequency overlap as
possible, all VENU 12 and VENU 15 loudspeakers are equipped with a rotatable wave
guide.
To keep costs down in budget-conscious applications, AUDIOFOCUS oers the VENU
series in active, bi-amp passive and single channel passive versions.*
*VENU 8 is only oered in active or single channel passive versions.
3. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
2.3 Sound levels
3.1 Introduction
VENU series loudspeakers can deliver high sound pressure levels
that could permanently damage the hearing of production crew,
artists and audience members. Do not stay in close proximity to
loudspeakers when in use. Check and obey all applicable laws
and regulations regarding maximum sound levels and length of
exposure.
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3.2 VENU SERIES RANGE
VENU 8 is a versatile, full range, 2-way point source speaker with a great power to
size ratio. VENU 8 ts a broad range of applications, such as small PA, monitors or
distributed installation. It can be used on a pole as a FoH speaker or with an additional
subwoofer, making it suitable for sound reinforcement applications spanning small
scale concerts, public places or theaters where sound quality is crucial.
VENU 8 houses an 8” LF driver and a 1’’ HF exit driver with a conical 80° waveguide.
3.2.1 VENU 8 Series
Fig.1 Fig.2
Fig.3
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VENU 12 is a versatile, full range, 2-way point source speaker. The VENU 12 is the
workhorse of the series and can be used for many dierent applications due to its
power to size performance, such as small PA, monitors or distributed installation.
It can be used on a pole as a FoH speaker or with an additional subwoofer, making
it suitable for applications spanning small scale concerts, public places or theaters
where sound quality is crucial.
VENU 12 houses a 12” LF driver and a 1’’ HF driver mounted on a rotatable 110°x60°
waveguide.
3.2.2 VENU 12 Series
Fig.1 Fig.2
Fig.3
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VENU 15 is a versatile, full range 2-way point source speaker. It is the largest product
of the series. VENU 15 ts a broad range of applications, such as medium PA,
monitors or distributed installation. It can be used on a pole as a FoH speaker or
with an additional subwoofer, making it suited to applications spanning small scale
concerts, public places or theaters where sound quality is crucial.
VENU 15 houses a 15” LF driver and a 1’’ HF driver mounted on a rotatable 110°x60°
waveguide.
3.2.3 VENU 15 Series
Fig.1 Fig.2
Fig.3
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VENU series speakers can be used with the S 15 or S 18 subwoofer, pole mounted.*
3.3 Additional Low End
3.3.1 S 15 and S 18
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VENU series speakers can be used with the MTSub 218 subwoofer.*
3.3.2 MTSub 218
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VENU series speakers can be used with the S 21 subwoofer.*
3.3.3 S 21
* 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 conguration using Audiofocus presets.
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3.4 Accessories
The ocial VENU rain cover will protect the speaker from rain
and direct sun radiation without aecting the sound quality of
the unit
ACCESSORIES NAME
PRODUCT CODE
WEIGHT
Vertical Yoke for VENU
Ref. : 47100 (VENU 8)
Ref. : 47102 (VENU 12)
Ref. : 47103 (VENU 15)
5 Kg
Horizontal Yoke for VENU
Ref. : 47820 (VENU 8)
Ref. : 47822 (VENU 12)
Ref. : 47823 (VENU 15)
6 Kg
Rain Cover for VENU
Ref. : 47108 (VENU 8)
Ref. : 47111 (VENU 12)
Ref. : 47110 (VENU 15)
0.3 Kg
Protection Cover for VENU
Ref. : 47299 (VENU 8)
Ref. : 47301 (VENU 12)
Ref. : 47302 (VENU 15)
0.2 Kg
Touring ightcases for VENU
Ref.: 47112 Flightcase for 2 VENU 8(a)
without wheels
Ref.: 47114 Touring Flightcase for 2
VENU 12(a) incl. wheels
Ref.: 47115 Touring Flightcase for 2
VENU 15(a) incl. wheels
Ocial VENU series ight cases
protect your investment and can
prolong speaker life.
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4. SELF-POWERED (A) VERSION SETUP
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.
AC POWER DISTRIBUTION must be properly grounded and on
the same network for the entire sound system. Bad grounding
could result in unwanted noise and security issues for users and
audience.
4.1 Connections
PowerCON True 1 TOP Connection
Always consider a 500W, @ 230V power rating power when
calculating the maximum possible number of devices to be
linked.
A maximum of 8 VENU speakers can be linked thru the
powerCON TRUE1 connector on a 230V 20A mono line
with a 2.5mm2diameter. AUDIOFOCUS originals cables are
recommended.
Each VENU module has two powerCON TRUE1 TOP connectors. Each link cable
must be able to manage the whole linked system and its diameter will then follow
this total power need.
Ampliers can reach temperatures as high as 70°c.
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4.2 User interface
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6 7
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1. Status LED
• solid Green for OK Status
• blinking Green in start up mode
• Red for temp warning or limit.
2. XLR 3-point IN and THRU
3. Preset switch. Press and hold until LED
starts blinking. While blinking, toggle be-
tween presets. After a few seconds the
preset is loaded and the LED glows solid.
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.
Presets color scheme
Preset Color Description
Full Range Red The standard preset, for a standalone
system
X-over Green Same curve as the Full Range but with
a HP lter at 80 Hz to be used with an
additional sub.
Monitor Blue Same curve as the Full Range preset, but
with a compensation EQ to reduce the
oor coupling eect.
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5.1 Amplier conguration
5. BI-AMP & X- VERSION SETUP
All AUDIOFOCUS cabinets can be powered by any of the AUDIOFOCUS A Series rack
ampliers 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. AUDIOFOCUS can also supply Powersoft
Armonia presets on request.
AUDIOFOCUS A Series Amplication Chart
Product Channels
Used
A-354
#Per
circuit
A-354
#Per
amp
A-704
#Per
circuit
A-704
#Per
amp
A-1504
#Per
circuit
A-1504
#Per
amp
A-3004
#Per
circuit
A-3004
#Per
amp
VENU 8X 1 1 4 2 8 4 16 416
VENU 12X 1 0 0 1 4 2 8 4 16
VENU 15X 1 0 0 1 4 2 8 4 16
VENU 12 2 0 0 2 4 2 4 4 8
VENU 15 2 0 0 2 4 2 4 4 8
Combinations of dierent speakers and / or subs are also possible.
Please check the sub series amplication chart from the sub series manual.
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NL4 Connector detail Bi-amp Version
NL4 Speaker Polarity
1+ LF +
1- LF -
2+ HF +
2- HF -
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NL4 Connector detail X-amp Version
NL4 Speaker Polarity
1+ Input +
1- Input -
2+ Thru +
2- Thru -
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KIT en rendu:
KIT A - 1 amp, 4 x 4 VENU
KIT B - 2 amps, 2 x VENU Top, 2 x S 15 sub, 4 x 3 VENU monitor
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.
Thru
Input