Void Venu 208i User manual
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Venu 208i
Unobtrusive form, bold performance
USER GUIDE V1.0
©2023 Void Acoustics Research Ltd.
This user guide is subject to change without notice.
For the latest online version, visit: www.voidacoustics.com
Void Acoustics and the Void logo are registered trademarks of Void Acoustics
Research Ltd. in the United Kingdom, USA and other countries; all other Void
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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 Venu 208i Overview 6
3.3 Key Features 6
3.4 Venu 208i Specifications 7
3.5 Venu 208i Dimensions 8
4 Cable and Wiring 9
4.1 Electrical Safety 9
4.2 Cable Considerations for Fixed Installations 9
4.3 Venu 208i Wiring 9
4.4 Input Connectors 10
4.5 Output Connectors 10
4.6 Fuse rating 11
5 Venu 208i DSP 12
5.1 Components 12
5.2 Factory Presets 13
5.3 Selecting Your Preset 13
5.4 LED Chart 13
5.5 Power Management 14
5.6 Software 15
5.7 Changing Network Setting 16
5.7.1 Network Troubleshooting 17
5.8 Processing Architecture 18
5.9 Internal Signal Path Polarity 19
6 Mounting 20
6.1 Installation Safety 20
6.1 Yoke Bracket 21
6.2 Wall Mounting 22
6.3 Ceiling Mounting 24
7 Service 26
7.1 Return Authorisation 26
7.2 Shipping and Packing Considerations 26
8 Appendix 27
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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 sucient 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.
When you are removing your Venu 208i loudspeaker from its original packaging:
• Venu 208i loudspeakers come double boxed and each box is stapled shut; take care when
unboxing and removing the staples to avoid injury or damage to the loudspeaker
• If you need to place the Venu loudspeaker on a flat surface ensure you use a lint free
product to protect the finish
• When you have removed the Venu 208i 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 7 if your product needs servicing.
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3 About
3.1 Welcome
Many thanks for purchasing this Void Acoustics Venu 208i 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.
3.2 Venu 208i overview
The Venu 208i is an ultra-compact, self-powered, double 8” subwoofer capable of powering up to
four mid-high enclosures, including Cyclone 4, Cyclone 55 and Indigo 6 from its built-in dual 150
Watt power modules. Providing a frequency response of 42 Hz – 120 kHz ±3 dB and a continuous
output of 119 dB, peaking at 125 dB, the Venu 208i will provide flawless bass to any commercial/
residential applications
Incorporating all the key elements of the Venu V2 range in a compact and stylish, enclosure,
Venu 208i also benefits from built in DSP for loudspeaker control and advanced signal processing
capabilities that can be accessed via the rear ethernet port.
3.3 Key features
• 600 W amplifier module (300 W + 2 x 150 W)
• Built-in DSP
• Parallel tuned 6th order bandpass dual 8” low frequency loudspeaker
• Tough high excursion transducers
• Yoke bracket and type 75 plate positions for wall or ceiling mounting
• Sturdy enclosure made entirely from multi-laminate birch plywood
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3 About
3.4 Venu 208i specifications
Bass frequency range 42 Hz - 120 Hz ± 3 dB
Input 2 x combo XLR
Maximum output 119 dB cont, 125 dB peak
Driver configuration 2 x 8” LF
Height 203 mm (8”)
Width 600 mm (23.6”)
Depth 475 mm (18.7”)
Weight 21 kg (46.3 lbs)
Enclosure 15 mm birch plywood
Finish Textured Warnex
Grille Powder-coated perforated steel - foam filter
Output 1 x Phoenix connector
2-channel output mode
4 Ω/ Ch (balanced) 150 W
8 Ω/ Ch (balanced) 75 W
Max output voltage 35 Vpeak
Max output current 10 Apeak
Nominal power requirement AC 100 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Consumption
Standby < 0.5 W
Idle < 10 W
1/4 of max output power @ 4 Ω150 W
Amplifier and DSP features
Crosstalk separation (1 kHz) Typically . 70 dB
Input sensitivity 3 VRMS / 11.7 dBu
Input impedance 13 kΩbalanced
THD+N / DIM100 (from 0.1 W to
1/2 Power)
< 0.1% (typically <0.05%)
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3.5 Venu 208i dimensions
200 77
8
"
203
8"
600 235
8
"
475 1811
16
"
230 91
16
"
51
2"
246 911
16
"
108 41
4
"
Figure 3.1: Dimensions
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4 Cable and Wiring
+
-
DSP and amplifier
Input A
8” LF
+
-
GND
+
-
GND
Input B
+
-
8” LF
2
3
1
2
3
1
Output A Output B
- -+ +
Figure 4.1: Venu 208i wiring diagram
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.
4.3 Venu 208i wiring
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4 Cable and Wiring
Analogue input XLR-M pinout
Pin 1 GND
Pin 2 Hot +
Pin 3 Cold -
Analogue input TRS Jack pinout
Tip Hot +
Ring Cold -
Sleeve GND
GND
+Hot
-Cold
GND
-Cold
+Hot
3
2
1
Figure 4.4: Output phoenix connector
4.4 Input connectors
4.5 Output connectors
Figure 4.2: XLR-M diagram
Figure 4.3: TRS Jack diagram
Output A Output B
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