Void Sub Vantage User manual

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Sub Vantage
Stylishly brutal bass
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 Sub Vantage overview 6
3.3 Key features 6
3.4 Sub Vantage specifications 7
3.5 Sub Vantage dimensions 7
4 Cable and wiring 8
4.1 Electrical safety 8
4.2 Cable considerations for fixed installations 8
4.3 Sub Vantage wiring diagram 9
4.4 Bias Q5 speakON™ 9
5 Grille removal and replacement 10
6 Service 11
7 Appendix 12

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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

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.
When you are removing your Sub Vantage loudspeaker from its original packaging:
• All Sub Vantage loudspeakers come packaged in a lid and base carton that has a protective
sleeve around it; avoid using sharp implements to remove the cardboard to protect the finish
• If you need to place the Sub Vantage loudspeaker on a flat surface ensure you use a lint
free product to protect the finish
• When you have removed the Sub Vantage 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 warranty conditions and see section 6 if your product needs servicing.
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3.1 Welcome
Many thanks for purchasing this Void Acoustics Sub 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 Sub Vantage overview
Using a newly developed split manifold arrangement to deliver hyper-quick transients and
unparalleled output for its dimensions, the Sub Vantage has four 15” ultra-high-power drivers,
making it the perfect companion for pairing with the Air Vantage DJ monitor.
3.3 Key features
• Specifically developed for monitoring applications
• Superb timing capabilities
• Hyper-quick transients
• Four very high power 15” transducers
• High eciency
• Newly developed split manifold arrangement
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3 About

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3 About
3.4 Sub Vantage specifications
Frequency response 40 Hz - 160 Hz -3dB
Eciency1107 dB 1W/1m
Nominal impedance 2 x 4 Ω
Power handling22 x 1600 W AES
Maximum output3137 dB cont, 143 dB peak
Driver configuration 4 x 15”
Dispersion Omnidirectional
Connectors 2 x 4-pole speakON™
Height 908 mm (35.7”)
Width 730 mm (28.7”)
Depth 665 mm (26.2”)
Weight 91.2 kg (201 lbs)
1Measured in half space 2AES2 - 1984 compliant 3Calculated
3.5 Sub Vantage dimensions
730 (26.7”)
900 (35.4”)
665 (26.2”)
908 (35.7”)
730 (26.7”)
665 (26.2”) 665 (26.2”)
730 (28.7”)
285
Figure 3.1: 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. 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 4 Ωload 2 Ωload
2.50 mm213 AWG 18 m 9 m
4.00 mm211 AWG 30 m 15 m

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4 Cable and Wiring
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4.3 Sub Vantage wiring diagram
Figure 4.1: Wiring diagram
speakONTM pins 1+/1- speakONTM pins 2+/2-
In LF (2 x 15”) LF (2 x 15”)
Out LF link LF link
4.4 Bias Q5 speakONTM wiring
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Bias Q5 Out 1
Output 4 x 15” LF
Max parallel units 2 (2 Ωload to amplifier)

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5 Grille Removal and Replacement
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Figure 5.1: Fitting cable ties
Step 1:
Attach cable ties to two positions on the grill as
shown.
Figure 5.2: Grill removal
Step 2:
Pull the cable ties toward the opposite edge of
the loudspeaker and then pull up and away to
expose the enclosure.
Step 3:
To replace the grille simply reverse the process
and remove the cable ties.
Figure 5.3: Grille replacement

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6 Service
Void Sub Vantage loudspeakers should only be serviced by a fully-trained technician.
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to your dealer.
6.1 Return authorisation
Before returning your faulty product for repair, please remember to get an R.A.N. (Return
Authorisation Number) from the Void dealer who supplied the system to you. Your dealer will
handle the necessary paperwork and repair. Failure to go through this return authorisation
procedure could delay the repair of your product.
Note that your dealer will need to see a copy of your sales receipt as proof of purchase so
please have this to hand when applying for return authorisation.
6.2 Shipping and packing considerations
• When sending a Void Sub Vantage loudspeaker to an authorised service centre, please
write a detailed description of the fault and list any other equipment used in conjunction
with the faulty product
• Accessories will not be required. Do not send the instruction manual, cables or any other
hardware unless your dealer asks you to
• Pack your unit in the original factory packaging if possible. Include a note of the fault
description with the product. Do not send it separately
• Ensure safe transportation of your unit to the authorised service centre.

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7 Appendix
The loudspeaker system shall be of the sub bass type consisting of four high power
15” (381 mm) direct radiating reflex loaded low frequency (LF) transducers coupled to a
fibreglass reinforced plastic port in a birch plywood enclosure.
The low frequency transducers shall be constructed on a cast aluminium frame, with a
carbon composite cone, long excursion 101.6 mm (4”) voice coil, wound with copper
wires on a high quality voice coil former and a ferrite magnet for high power handling and
long-term reliability.
Performance specifications a for typical production unit shall be as follows: the usable
bandwidth shall be 40 Hz to 160 Hz (±3 dB) and have a maximum on axis SPL of 137 dB
continuous (143 dB peak) measured at 1 m using IEC265-5 pink noise. Power handling
shall be 2 x 1600 W AES at a rated impedance of 4 Ωwith pressure sensitivity of 107
dB measured at 1W/1m. The system shall be powered by its own dedicated power
amplification module with DSP management. The wiring connection shall be via two
Neutrik speakON™. One for input and one for loop-out to another speaker, to allow for
pre-wiring of the connector before installation.
The enclosure shall be constructed from 18 mm multi-laminate birch plywood finished in
a textured polyurethane and shall contain fixture points for a pressed, weather-resistant,
powder coated steel grille with foam filter to protect the low frequency transducer. The
cabinet shall have eight handles (four per side) for ecient manual handling. External
dimensions of (H) 908 mm x (W) 730 mm x (D) 665 mm (35.7” x 28.7” x 26.2”). Weight shall
be 91.2 kg (201 lbs).
The loudspeaker system shall be a Void Acoustics Sub Vantage.
Architectural specifications

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