Void Airten V3 User manual

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Airten V3
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USER GUIDE V2.0

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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 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 Airten overview 6
3.3 Key features 6
3.4 Airten V3 specifications 7
3.5 Airten dimension 8
4 Cabling and wiring 9
4.1 Electrical safety 9
4.2 Cable considerations for fixed installations 9
4.3 Airten wiring diagram 9
4.4 Bias D1/Q1/Q2 Phoenix wiring 10
4.5 Bias Q3/Q5 speakONTM wiring 10
5 Mounting 11
5.1 Installation safety 11
5.2 Airten pole mounting 12
5.3 Attaching the stud bracket 14
5.4 Airten wall mounting 16
5.6 Airten ceiling mounting 18
5.7 Pole mounting on U bracket 20
6 Service 22
6.1 Return authorisation 22
6.2 Shipping and packing considerations 22
7 Appendix 23

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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.
Airten V3 loudspeakers are heavy (20 kg/44.1 lbs) and require a minimum two people to lift.
• Airten V3 loudspeakers come double boxed
and are stapled shut; take care when unboxing
and removing the staples to avoid injury or
damage to the loudspeaker
• If you need to place the loudspeaker on a flat
surface ensure you use a lint free product to
protect the finish
• When you have removed the Airten V3
loudspeaker from the packaging inspect it
to ensure there is no damage and keep all
original packaging in case it needs to be
returned for any reason.
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 Airten V3. 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 Airten overview
This small, futuristic-styled composite loudspeaker is particularly favoured for high-end
club and bar applications. Enjoy exceptional fidelity, very low resonance and accurately
controlled dispersion.
Three key enhancements have been made in this latest V3 model to improve performance.
The new crossover provides better frequency linearity, coherence and summation between
the drivers. By introducing the Finite Element Analysis (FEA) optimised rear port, with refined
aesthetics, noise and distortion are reduced while airflow is increased to reduce power
compression. In addition, the diaphragm size within the compression driver has increased
from 44 mm to 63 mm, allowing each driver to operate at its optimal frequency band with
more eciency and more accurate high frequency detail.
3.3 Key features
• Small footprint ideal for DJ monitoring
• Very low enclosure resonance
• Focused 80°H x 80°V dispersion pattern
• Space saving coaxial MF/HF driver
• Fibreglass composite construction
• Smooth cellulose finish
• Standard red, black and white finishes, optional custom colours
• Integrated mounting plate

3.4 Airten V3 specifications
Frequency response 60 Hz - 20 kHz ±3 dB
Eciency 99 dB 1W/1m
Crossover points Passive 1.2 kHz
Nominal impedance 4 Ω
Power handling1500 W AES
Maximum output2125 dB cont, 131 dB peak
Driver configuration 2 x 10” LF, 1 x 1.4” exit HF compression driver
Dispersion 80°H x 80°V
Connectors 2 x 4-pole speakON™ NL4
Height 303 mm (11.9”)
Width 681 mm (26.8”)
Depth 366 mm (14.4”)
Weight 20 kg (44.1 lbs)
Enclosure Fibreglass composite
Mounting Integral mounting plate
Finish 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

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3 About
(4 POS)
Figure 3.3: Dimensions
3.5 Airten V3 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 Airten V3 wiring diagram
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-
+
-
1+
1-
2+
2-
1+
1-
2+
2-
1+
1-
2+
2-
1+
1-
2+
2-
Passive
Crossover
In
Out/Link
1.4” HF 10” LF
Co-Axial
+
-
10” LF
Figure 4.1: Airten V3 wiring diagram
speakONTM pins 1+/1- speakONTM pins 2+/2-
In HF (1.4”) and LF (2 x 10”) Link/out
Out Link/out Link/out

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4 Cable and Wiring
4.4 Bias D1/Q1/Q2 Phoenix wiring
Figure 4.2: Bias D1 Figure 4.3: Bias Q1/Q2
Bias D1/Q1/Q2 Output 1 or 2
Output LF (2 x 10”) and HF (1.4”)
Max parallel units 2 (2 Ωload to amplifier)
Bias Q3/Q5 Output 1
Output LF (2 x 10”) and HF (1.4”)
Max quantity per channel 2 (2 Ωload to amplifier)
4.5 Bias Q3/Q5 speakONTM wiring
1+
1-
1+
1-
Figure 4.5: Bias Q5
1+
1-
1+
1-
Figure 4.4: Bias Q3
+1
-1
+1
-1
+1
-1
+1
-1

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5 Mounting
Tools Required
• 6 mm Allen key
• 19 mm ratchet spanner/wrench
• 17 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 Pole Mounting
Parts required:
T75 Pole Bracket White - IT1102
Black - IT1099
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
ground to avoid damage to the loudspeaker.
Place the Airten with the grilles face down
and remove all four M8 bolts.
Step 2:
Place the T75 Pole Bracket into position and
insert the M8 bolts.

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5.2 Pole Mounting
Figure 5.4: T75 pole bracket fixing
Step 3:
Fix all four M8 bolts taking care not to over
tighten.
Figure 5.6: T75 pole mount
Step 5:
Finally ensure that the Airten loudspeaker is
safely in place by tightening the wingnut.
Maximum vertical rotation: 0°
Maximum horizontal rotation: 360°
Figure 5.5: T75 pole mount positioning
Step 4:
After erecting the pole use two people to lift
the Airten loudspeaker into position taking
care to use the safe handling positions in
section 3.

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

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5.3 Attaching the Stud Bracket
Figure 5.10:T75 - Stud Bracket fixing
Step 3:
Fix all four M8 bolts taking care not to over
tighten.
Figure 5.11: T75 - Stud Bracket U bracket fixing
Step 4:
Attach the TU - Stud Bracket.
Note:
The bracket is threaded for the bolt
on one side only. Insert the M12
x 70 mm bolt through the non-
threaded side and tighten. Then
tighten the M12 nut.

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Figure 5.13: Airten loudspeaker positioning
Step 1:
Attach the T75 bracket and TU bracket
as shown in section 5.3. Lift the Airten
loudspeaker into place using two people
and the safe handling positions indicated in
section 3.
Figure 5.12: T75 - Wall Bracket
Parts required:
T75 - Wall Bracket White - IT1133
Black - IT1132
Note:
All bolts must be fitted when
securing the bracket to the wall.
Figure 5.14: Airten loudspeaker fixing
Step 2:
With the Airten in position attach the M10 bolt
above but do not tighten.
5.4 Airten Wall Mounting

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Figure 5.15: Airten loudspeaker positioning
Step 3:
Rotate the Airten loudspeaker into the desired
position and fully tighten the M10 bolt.
Maximum vertical rotation: 55°
Maximum horizontal rotation: 85°
5.4 Airten Wall Mounting Over Bracket
Step 4:
Attach the secondary bond (safety wire) to
the central box section.
The safety wire must be rated
to 20 kg with a safety factor
conforming to local regulations.
Figure 5.16: Safety wire attachment

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Figure 5.17: T75 - Ceiling Bracket
Parts required:
T75 - Ceiling Bracket
(500 mm)
White - IT1905
Black - IT1140
T75 - Ceiling Bracket
(1000 mm)
White - IT3218
Black - IT3217
T75 - Ceiling Bracket
(1500 mm) Black - IT3688
Note:
All eight bolts must be fitted
when securing the bracket.
Pole can be cut to length on
site to accomidate installation
requirements.
Figure 5.18: T75 attachment
Step 1:
Remove the T75 plate from the ceiling
bracket and fix it to the cabinet using all M8
bolts and washers.
Figure 5.19: Airten positioning
Step 2:
Attach the Airten bracket with the M12 nut
and bolt using a 19 mm ratchet spanner.
Note:
The bracket is threaded for the
bolt on one side only. Insert the
M12 x 70 mm bolt through the
non-threaded side and tighten.
Then tighten the M12 nut.
5.5 Ceiling Pole Mounting

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Figure 5.20: Safety wire attachment
Step 3:
Attach the secondary bond (safety wire) to
the central box section.
The safety wire must be rated
to 20 kg with a safety factor
conforming to local regulations.
Max horizontal rotation: 360°
Max vertical rotation: 90°
Figure 5.21: Safety wire attachment detail
5.5 Ceiling Pole Mounting

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Figure 5.22: Pole mount sleeve
Parts required:
Pole Mount Sleeve White - IT2237
Black - IT2238
T75 - Stud Bracket White - IT1126
Black - IT1125
Figure 5.22: Pole mount bracket removal
Figure 5.23: Remove U bracket
Step 1:
Remove the M12 bolt from the pole mount
sleeve.
Step 2:
Remove the U bracket from the T75 stud
bracket.
5.6 Pole Mounting with Vertical Adjustment