Void Air Vantage User manual

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Air Vantage
Breathtaking performance, exceptional design
USER GUIDE V2.0

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This user guide is subject to change without notice.
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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 UKCA Conformity 4
1.5 Warranty Statement 4
1.6 WEEE directive 4
2 Unpacking and Checking 5
3About 6
3.1 Welcome 6
3.2 Air Vantage overview 6
3.3 Key features 6
3.4 Air Vantage specifications 7
3.5 Air Vantage dimensions 8
4 Cable and Wiring 9
4.1 Electrical safety 9
4.2 Cable considerations for fixed installations 9
4.3 Air Vantage wiring diagram 9
4.4 Bias D1/Q1/Q2 Phoenix wiring 10
4.5 Bias Q3/Q5 speakON™ wiring 10
5 Mounting 11
5.1 Installation safety 11
5.2 Air Vantage pole mounting 12
5.3 Stud bracket mounting 14
5.4 Wall mounting 16
5.5 Cailing pole mounting 18
5.6 Pole mounting on U bracket 20
5.7 Truss mounting 22
6 Service 24
6.1 Return Authorisation 24
6.2 Shipping and packing considerations 24
7 Appendix 25

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1.1 Important safety instructions
The lightning flash with an 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 sucient 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. Only use attachments and accessories specified by 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. Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
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
For EC Declaration of Conformity please go to:
www.voidacoustics.com/eu-declaration-loudspeakers
1.4 UKCA marking
For details of the UKCA marking go to:
www.voidacoustics.com/uk-declaration-loudspeakers
1.5 Warranty statement
For warranty statement go to:
https://voidacoustics.com/terms-conditions/
1.6 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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2 Unpacking and Checking
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 2.1
• When removing the Air Vantage take care not
to foul on the lower tray of the transport case.
Keep the original packaging in case you need to
return a product for service later.
See section 1.5 for registration and warranty conditions and see section 6 if your product
needs service.
Figure 2.1: Safe Handling Positions
(as indicated in red)

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3 About
3.1 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.
3.2 Air Vantage overview
Use the Air Vantage as a stand-alone mid-top with low frequency enclosures in a main
club system, or as a DJ monitor when paired with the Sub Vantage. True point source
transmission, a linear frequency response, and very high SPLs with minimum fatigue are just
some of its benefits.
3.3 Key features
• Dual-purpose capabilities
• True point source radiation
• Optimised dispersion control
• Low resonance fibreglass composite construction
• Visually striking appearance

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3 About
3.4 Air Vantage specifications
Frequency response 140 Hz - 20 kHz ±3 dB
Eciency 100 dB 1W/1m
Nominal impedance 8 Ω
Power handling1500 W AES
Maximum output2127 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 719 mm (28.3”)
Depth 660 mm (26”)
Weight 23.5 kg (51.8 lbs)
Enclosure Smooth cellulose
Colour Custom colours available upon request
1AES2 - 1984 compliant 2Calculated
Figure 3.1: Horizontal directivity isobars Figure 3.2: Vertical directivity isobars

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3 About
719 28.3
108 4.3
51
2.0
305 12.0
276
10.9
415
16.3
660 26.0
3.5 Air Vantage dimensions
Figure 3.3: Dimensions

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4 Cable and Wiring
4.1 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
4.2 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
4.3 Air Vantage wiring diagram
+
-
+
-
1+
1-
2+
2-
1+
1-
2+
2-
1+
1-
2+
2-
1+
1-
2+
2-
Passive
Crossover
In
Out/Link
1.5” HF 12” LF
Co-Axial
Figure 4.1: Air Vantage wiring diagram

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4.4 Bias D1/Q1/Q2 Phoenix wiring
+1
-1
+1
-1
+1
-1
+1
-1
Figure 4.2: Bias D1 Figure 4.3: Bias Q1/Q2
4.5 Bias Q3/Q5 speakONTM wiring
1+
1-
1+
1-
Bias D1/Q1/Q2 Single channel
Output LF (12”) and HF (1.5”)
Max parallel units 4 (2 Ωload to amplifier)
Bias Q3/Q5 Single channel
Output LF (12”) and HF (1.5”)
Max quantity per channel 4 (2 Ωload to amplifier)
Figure 4.5: Bias Q5
4 Cable and Wiring
1+
1-
1+
1-
Figure 4.4: Bias Q3

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5 Mounting
Tools Required
• 6 mm Allen key
• 19 mm ratchet spanner/wrench
5.1 Installation safety
To avoid mechanical hazards, please note the following:
• Safety regulations vary in dierent regions. Full compliance with those
regulations must be your priority
• Installations must only be undertaken by fully qualified and experienced
engineers/technicians who understand local regulations
• This may include consulting a structural engineer before installation of wall brackets
• Remember that all personnel have a duty of care to themselves, to their assistants, to
the venue sta and to the public
• Before lifting any part of the system above head height, check the whole rig for loose
tools or other items that may fall and cause injury
• Do not use a telephone (even if hands-free) whilst installing. Always concentrate fully on
the installation operation
• Do not install equipment that is worn, damaged, corroded, mishandled or over-
stressed in any way
• Use only Void-approved mounting equipment and accessories
• Secondary safeties should be provided in all instances where cabinets are flying or fixing
overhead and should conform to local regulations

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5.2 Air Vantage Pole Mounting
Parts required:
T75 - Pole Bracket Black - IT1099
White - IT1102
Figure 5.1: T75 - Pole Bracket
Figure 5.3: T75 - Pole Bracket positioning
Figure 5.2: M8 socket cap removal
Step 1:
Lay a soft lint free rug clear of debris on the
working surface to avoid damage to the
loudspeaker. Place the Air Vantage with the
horns face down and remove all four M8
socket cap Allen bolts.
Step 2:
Place the T75 - Pole Bracket into position and
insert the M8 socket cap Allen bolts

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5.2 Air Vantage Pole Mounting
Figure 5.4: T75 - Pole Bracket fixing
Step 3:
Fix all four M8 socket cap Allen bolts taking
care not to over tighten.
Figure 5.6: Air Vantage positioning
Step 5:
Finally ensure that the Air Vantage
loudspeaker is safely in place by tightening
the wingnut on the T75 pole bracket.
Figure 5.5: Air Vantage positioning
Step 4:
After erecting the pole use two people to
lift the Air Vantage loudspeaker into position
taking care to use the safe handling positions
in section 2.

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5.3 Stud Bracket Mounting
Figure 5.7: T75 - Stud Bracket
Parts required:
T75 - Stud Bracket Black - IT1125
White - IT1126
Figure 5.9: T75 - Stud Bracket positioning
Step 2:
Place the T75 - Stud Bracket in position and
insert the M8 socket cap Allen bolts.
Figure 5.8: M8 socket cap removal
Step 1:
Lay a soft lint free rug clear of debris on the
working surface to avoid damage to the
loudspeaker. Place the Air Vantage with the
horns face down and remove all four M8
socket cap Allen bolts.

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5.3 Stud Bracket Mounting
Figure 5.10: T75 - Stud Bracket fixing
Step 3:
Fix all four M8 socket cap Allen bolts taking
care not to over tighten.

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5.4 Wall Mounting
Figure 5.11: T75 - Wall Bracket with extension piece
Parts required:
T75 - Wall Bracket Black - IT1132
White - IT1133
Note:
All eight bolts must be fitted when
securing the bracket to the wall.
Figure 5.12: T75 - Wall Bracket with extension piece fixing
Step 1:
Attach the extension piece to the T75 - Wall
Bracket with the M12 nyloc nut.
Figure 5.13: Air Vantage positioning
Step 2:
Raise the Air Vantage loudspeaker into
position, taking care to follow the safe
handling positions in section 2, and attach the
M12 nyloc nut but do not tighten.

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5.4 Wall Mounting
Figure 5.14: Air Vantage fixing
Step 3:
Rotate the Air Vantage loudspeaker into the
desired position and tighten the M12 nyloc bolt.
Maximum rotation:
Vertical: +90°, -20°
Horizontal: ±90°

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5.6 Ceiling Pole Mounting
Figure 5.15: T75 - Ceiling Bracket
Parts required:
T75 - Ceiling Bracket
500mm - Black - IT1140
500mm - White - IT1905
1000mm - Black - IT3217
1000mm - White - IT3218
1500mm - Black - IT3688
Note:
All eight bolts must be fitted when
securing the bracket to the wall.
Figure 5.16: Air Vantage positioning
Step 1:
Remove the T75 stud bracket and follow
the steps in section 5.3 to attach it to the Air
Vantage. Lift the Air Vantage into position
making sure to hold it by the safe lifting
positions detailed in section 3.
DETAIL
B
SCALE 2: 1
Figure 5.17: Air Vantage positioning detail
Step 2:
Attach the Air Vantage bracket with the M12
nyloc nut using a 19 mm ratchet spanner.

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Figure 5.18: Safety wire attachment
Step 3:
Attach the secondary bond (safety wire) to
the central box section.
The safety wire must be rated
to 23.5 kg (51.8 lbs) with a safety
factor conforming to local
regulations.
Figure 5.19: Safety wire attachment detail
5.6 Ceiling Pole Mounting

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5.7 Pole Mounting on T75 Stud Bracket
Figure 5.20: Heavy Duty Top Hat Casting
Parts required:
Heavy Duty Top Hat
Casting
Black - IT2238
White - IT2237
Figure 5.21: Pole mount bracket removal
Figure 5.22: Mounting to the T75 stud bracket
Step 1:
Remove the M12 bolt from the pole mount
bracket.
Step 2:
Mount the pole mount bracket to the T75 stud
bracket.