Void Cyclone Series User manual

Cyclone Series
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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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 Cyclone Series overview 7
5 Specifications and dimensions 8
5.1 Cyclone 10 8
5.1.1 Key features 8
5.1.2 Cyclone 10 specifications 8
5.1.3 Cyclone 10 dimensions 9
5.2 Cyclone 55 10
5.2.1 Key features 10
5.2.2 Cyclone 55 specifications 10
5.2.3 Cyclone 55 dimensions 11
5.3 Cyclone Bass 12
5.3.1 Key features 12
5.3.2 Cyclone Bass specifications 12
5.3.3 Cyclone Bass dimensions 13
6 Cabling and wiring 14
6.1 Electrical safety 14
6.2 Cable considerations for fixed
installations
14
6.3 Phoenix connector 14
6.4 Cyclone 10 wiring diagram 15
6.5 Cyclone 55 wiring diagram 15
6.6 Cyclone Bass wiring diagram 16
6.7 Bias V3/V9 speakONTM wiring 16
6.8 Bias VQ speakONTM wiring 17
6.9 Bias D1/Q2 Phoenix wiring 17
6.10 Bias Q5 speakONTM wiring 18
7 System design 19
7.1 System design principles 19
7.2 Loudspeaker placement and
positioning
20
7.3 Bass alignment - delay times 23
8 Mounting 24
8.1 Installation safety 24
8.2 Cyclone 10 wall mounting 25
8.3 Cyclone 10 ceiling mounting 27
8.4 Cyclone 55 wall/ceiling mounting 29
8.5 Horn rotation for mounting in
landscape mode
31
9 Service 33
10 Appendix 34

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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 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
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: Cyclone 10, 55 and Bass
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
Cyclone 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
dispatched. 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.
When you are removing your Cyclone Series loudspeaker from its original packaging:
• Cyclone Series loudspeakers come double boxed 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 Cyclone Series 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 2 for warranty conditions and see section 9 if your product needs service.
3 Unpacking and checking

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4.1 Welcome
Many thanks for purchasing this Void Acoustics Cyclone Series loudspeaker. 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
groundbreaking 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 Cyclone Series overview
The Cyclone Series has been developed to raise the levels of audio quality and visual
aesthetics for a wide range of outdoor applications that involve exposure to the elements. This
range of beautifully sculpted loudspeakers uses a combination of marine-grade 316 stainless
steel hardware and UV stabilised finishes to ensure a durable and robust product range.
4 About

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5.1 Cyclone 10
5.1.1 Key features:
• Compact fibreglass enclosure
• Non-resonant structure
• Marine-grade stainless steel fittings
• UV resilient paint
• Custom colours available
5.1.2 Cyclone 10 specifications
Frequency response 52 Hz - 22 kHz ± 3 dB
Eciency197 dB 1W/1m
Crossover points 2.1 kHz passive
Nominal impedance 8 Ω
Power handling2350 W AES
Maximum output3123 dB cont, 126 dB peak
Driver configuration 1 x 10” LF, 1 x 1” HF compression driver
Dispersion 90°H x 60°V
Connectors Phoenix connectors with link out
Height 493 mm (19.4")
Width 320 mm (12.6")
Depth 230 mm (9.1")
Weight 14.5 kg (32 lbs)
Enclosure Fibreglass
Rigging Optional Easy Hang XL wall bracket
Finish Smooth cellulose
1Measured in half space 2AES2 - 1984 compliant 3Calculated
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Figure 5.1: Horizontal directivity isobars Figure 5.2: Vertical directivity isobars

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320 (12.6”)
493 (19.4”)
320 (12.6”)
230 (9.1”) 230 (9.1”)
230 (9.1”) 320 (12.6”)
493 (19.4”)
80
(3.2”)
80
(3.2”)
160 (6.3”)
4-M8
5.1.3 Cyclone 10 dimensions
Figure 5.3: Dimensions
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5.2 Cyclone 55
5.2.1 Key features:
• Compact fibreglass enclosure
• Non-resonant structure
• Wide dispersion pattern
• Marine-grade stainless steel fittings
• UV resilient paint
• Custom colours available
5.2.2 Cyclone 55 specifications
Frequency response 70 Hz - 23 kHz ±3 dB
Eciency192 dB 1W/1m
Crossover points 3.6 kHz passive
Nominal impedance 16 Ω
Power handling2120 W AES
Maximum output3110 dB cont, 114 dB peak
Driver configuration 2 x 5” LF, 2 x 1” soft dome HF tweeters
Dispersion 110°H x 70°V
Connectors Phoenix connectors with link out
Height 192 mm (7.6”)
Width 309 mm (12.2”)
Depth 207 mm (8.1”)
Weight 3.2 kg (7.1 lbs)
Enclosure Fibreglass
Rigging Included Easy Hang wall bracket
Finish Smooth cellulose
1Measured in half space 2AES2 - 1984 compliant 3Calculated
Figure 5.4: Horizontal directivity isobars Figure 5.5: Vertical directivity isobars
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309 (12.2”)
192 (7.6”)
207 (8.1”)
192 (7.6”)
309 (12.2”)
207 (8.1”)
309 (12.2”)
192 (7.6”)
207 (8.1”)
309 (12.2”)
2-M6
5.2.3 Cyclone 55 dimensions
Figure 5.6: Dimensions
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5.3 Cyclone Bass
5.3.1 Key features:
• Compact fibreglass enclosure
• Marine-grade stainless steel fittings
• UV resilient paint
• Custom colours available.
5.3.2 Cyclone Bass specifications
Frequency response 40 Hz - 160 Hz -3 dB
Eciency197 dB 1W/1m
Crossover points 80 Hz - 160 Hz Active
Nominal impedance 8 Ω
Power handling2600 W AES
Maximum output3123 dB cont, 129 dB peak
Driver configuration 1 x 12”
Connectors Phoenix connectors with link out
Height 370 mm (14.6”)
Width 490 mm (19.3”)
Depth 455 mm (17.9”)
Weight 33.5 kg (73.9 lbs)
Enclosure Fibreglass
Finish Smooth cellulose
1Measured in half space 2AES2 - 1984 compliant 3Calculated
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490 (19.3”)
370 (14.6”)
455 (17.9”)
378 (14.9”)
490 (19.3”)
378 (14.9”)
490 (19.3”)
455 (17.9”)
490 (19.3”)
455 (17.9”)
5.3.3 Cyclone Bass dimensions
Figure 5.7: Dimensions
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6.1 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.
6.2 Cable considerations for fixed installations
We recommend specifying installation-grade Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) cables for
permanent installations. The cables should use Oxygen Free Copper (OFC) of grade C11000
or above. 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 16 Ωload 8 Ωload 4 Ωload 2 Ωload
2.50 mm213 AWG 72 m 36 m 18 m 9 m
4.00 mm211 AWG 120 m 60 m 30 m 15 m
6.3 Phoenix connector
Figure 6.1 shows the rear panel of a Cyclone Series loudspeaker with the polarity of the
Phoenix connector labelled. When viewed from the rear the connectors are negative to the
left and positive to the right.
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+ +- -
Figure 6.1: Phoenix connector diagram

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+
-
-
-Passive
Crossover
1” HF
10” LF
+
-
+
+
6.4 Cyclone 10 wiring diagram
Phoenix pins 1-/1+ Phoenix pins 2-/2+
In HF (1”) and LF (10”) Link/out
Figure 6.2: Wiring diagram
+
-
Passive
Crossover
1” HF
5” LF
+
-
+
-5” LF
1” HF
+
-
-
-
+
+
6.5 Cyclone 55 wiring diagram
Phoenix pins 1-/1+ Phoenix pins 2-/2+
In HF (1”) and LF (10”) Link/out
Figure 6.3: Wiring diagram
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6 Cabling and wiring
6.7 Bias V3/V9 speakONTM wiring
1+
1-
-+
Figure 6.5: Bias V3
1+
1-
-+
Figure 6.6: Bias V9
Bias V3/V9 Out 1
Output Cyclone 10 LF (10”) and HF (1”)
Cyclone 55 LF (2 x 5”) and HF (2 x 1”)
Cyclone Bass LF (12”)
Max quantity per channel Cyclone 10 4 (2 Ωload to amplifier)
Cyclone 55 8 (2 Ωload to amplifier)
Cyclone Bass 4 (2 Ωload to amplifier)
+
-
12” LF
-
-
+
+
6.6 Cyclone Bass wiring diagram
Phoenix pins 1-/1+ Phoenix pins 2-/2+
In HF (1”) and LF (10”) Link/out
Figure 6.4: Wiring diagram

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1+
1-
-+
1+
1-
-+
Figure 6.7: Bias VQ
Bias VQ Out 1 (Left) Out 3 (Right)
Output Cyclone 10 LF (10”) and HF (1”) LF (10”) and HF (1”)
Cyclone 55 LF (2 x 5”) and HF (2 x 1”) LF (2 x 5”) and HF (2 x 1”)
Cyclone Bass LF (12”) LF (12”)
Max quantity per
channel
Cyclone 10 2 (4 Ω) 2 (4 Ωload to amplifier)
Cyclone 55 4 (4 Ω) 4 (4 Ωload to amplifier)
Cyclone Bass 2 (4 Ω) 2 (4 Ωload to amplifier)
6.8 Bias VQ speakONTM wiring
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6.9 Bias D1/Q2 Phoenix wiring
1+
1-
-+
Figure 6.8: Bias D1
1+
1-
-+
Figure 6.9: Bias Q2
Bias D1/Q2 Out 1
Output Cyclone 10 LF (10”) and HF (1”)
Cyclone 55 LF (2 x 5”) and HF (2 x 1”)
Cyclone Bass LF (12”)
Max quantity per channel Cyclone 10 4 (2 Ωload to amplifier)
Cyclone 55 8 (2 Ωload to amplifier)
Cyclone Bass 4 (2 Ωload to amplifier)

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6.10 Bias Q5 speakON™ wiring
1+
1-
-+
Figure 6.10: Bias Q5
Bias Q5 Out 1
Output Cyclone 10 LF (10”) and HF (1”)
Cyclone 55 LF (2 x 5”) and HF (2 x 1”)
Cyclone Bass LF (12”)
Max quantity per channel Cyclone 10 4 (2 Ωload to amplifier)
Cyclone 55 8 (2 Ωload to amplifier)
Cyclone Bass 4 (2 Ωload to amplifier)

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7.1 System design principles
Cyclone Series loudspeakers can be arrayed as a single pair facing forward to provide a wide
stereo image.
Figure 7.1: Cyclone 10 single pair arrangement
40° 40°
Figure 7.2: Cyclone 10 dual pair arrangement
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For applications requiring wide horizontal coverage, use two Cyclone 10 in pairs, angled at
about 40° for Cyclone 10 and 50° for Cyclone 55.
40° 40°
50° 50°
Figure 7.3: Cyclone 55 dual pair arrangement
50° 50°
For permanent installation, it is recommended to fly Cyclone 10/55 loudspeakers for more
even coverage. This also allows co-located low frequency enclosures in a single block,
increasing sensitivity and providing more consistent bass coverage.
Figure 7.4: Cyclone permanent installation

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7.2 Loudspeaker placement and positioning
When deploying Cyclone loudspeakers, it is important to
consider the speakers’ vertical position to maximise coverage
in the vertical axis. Horizontal loudspeaker dispersion figures
dictate the coverage of the loudspeaker, left to right, to the
-3 dB points. The same can be said for the vertical dispersion
figure, but when applied to a listening area, this figure dictates
the audience area coverage front to back.
Vertical dispersion is often overlooked or not assessed
properly, resulting in ineciently deployed loudspeaker
systems that require more fill loudspeakers than are necessary
to achieve required coverage. Following are some basic
guidelines when considering the vertical position of your
Cyclone loudspeaker.
With optimum vertical positioning and aiming applied the
loudspeaker system can be used at maximum eciency. With
a point source loudspeaker in this configuration the speaker
is placed 2m-4m from the ground, aimed half way to two thirds of the way back from the
audience area, as shown in figure 7.6. The applied aiming reduces unwanted reflections from
the ceiling and directs the highest energy concentration to the audience area requiring it most.
This is the most desirable position for the loudspeakers in this example.
Figure 7.6: Correct loudspeaker placement
Figure 7.5a: Vertical dispersion (side view)
Figure 7.5b: Horizontal dispersion (top view)
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