Stasys 218 User Guide V1.
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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 Stasys 218 overview 7 4.3 Key features 7 4.4 Stasys 218 specifications 8 4.5 Stasys 218 dimensions 8 5 Cabling and wiring 9 5.1 Electrical safety 9 5.2 Cable consideration for fixed installations 9 5.3 Impedance graph 9 5.
1 Safety and regulations 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 sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
2 Limited warranty 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 Stasys Series product (provided it was purchased at
3 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.
4 About 4.1 Welcome Many thanks for purchasing this Void Acoustics Stasys 218. 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.
4 About 4.4 Stasys 218 specifications Frequency response Efficiency1 Nominal impedance Power handling2 Maximum output3 Driver configuration Dispersion Connectors Height Width Depth Weight Enclosure Finish Grille 1 32 Hz - 200 Hz ±3 dB 101 dB 1W/1m 4Ω 2400 W AES 134 dB cont, 140 dB peak 2 x 18” LF Array dependent 2 x 4-pole speakON™ NL4 586 mm (23.1”) 1020 mm (40.2”) 775 mm (30.5”) 86 kg (189.
5 Cabling and wiring 5.1 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. 5.2 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.
5 Cabling and wiring 5.4 Stasys 218 wiring diagram In 1+ 1- 22+ + 1+ 12+ 2- 18” LF - + Out/Link 1+ 1- 22+ 18” LF 1+ 12+ 2- - Figure 5.2: Wiring diagram speakONTM pins 1+/1LF (2 x 18”) Link/out In Out speakONTM pins 2+/2n/c n/c 5.5 Bias V3/V9 speakONTM wiring Figure 5.3: Bias V3 Bias V3/V9 Output Max parallel units Stasys 218 User Guide V1.0 1+ 1- 1+ 1- 1+ 1- 1+ 1- Figure 5.
5 Cabling and wiring 5.6 Bias Q5 speakONTM wiring 1+ 1- 1+ 1- Figure 5.5: Bias Q5 Bias Q5 Output Max parallel units Stasys 218 User Guide V1.
5 Cabling and wiring 5.7 Amplifier loading guidelines Figure 5.6: 2 x Stasys 218: 4 Ω per channel / 1 amplifier Figure 5.7: 4 x Stasys 218: 2 Ω per channel / 1 amplifier Figure 5.8: 6 x Stasys 218: 2 Ω per channel / 2 amplifier Figure 5.9: 8 x Stasys 218: 2 Ω per channel / 2 amplifier Ensure all amplifier channels are loaded equally. Limiters engage correctly. Cabinets acoustic principles are the same. Stasys 218 User Guide V1.
6 Operating modes 6.1 Manual handling guidelines To avoid manual handling hazards please note the following: • Be sure to secure any loudspeaker systems following correct local procedures/guideline • Low frequency enclosures are heavy and require a minimum of two people to move; for more information on safe handling consult INDG143. 6.
6 Operating modes 6.3 Cardioid modes As low frequency enclosures are omnidirectional, rear projection can cause a range of difficulties. If there is a wall behind the array, the sound wave can reflect off the surface and may cause cancellation in front if it arrives out of phase with the wave from the source. Another problem may occur during performances where an array is deployed in front of the stage, possibly creating a maximum sound pressure level that makes it difficult for some performers.
7 Adjustments To avoid damage when making adjustments please note the following: • • Removing the grille can cause debris to collect within the enclosure, take care to remove anything that may have collected internally Do not use impact tools. 7.1 Wheel removal Step 1: Remove all four M6 bolts with a 13 mm spanner/wrench. Figure 7.1: Bolt removal Step 2: Remove/add the wheels and keep in a safe place. Repeat the process for the other three wheels. Figure 7.
7 Adjustments 7.2 Grille removal Step 1: Undo all twelve M6 tab bolts using a 4 mm Allen key, take care NOT to remove the tab bolts as they may become lost within the enclosure. Figure 7.4: Bolt removal Step 2: Remove grille. Figure 7.5: Grille removal Step 3: Replace the M6 bolts by hand until finger tight before using hand tools. Figure 7.6: Bolt replacement Stasys 218 User Guide V1.
8 Service Void Stasys 218 loudspeakers should only be serviced by a fully-trained technician. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to your dealer. 8.1 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.
9 Appendix Architectural Specifications The loudspeaker system shall be of the sub bass type consisting of two high power 18” (457.2 mm) direct radiating, reflex loaded, low frequency (LF) transducers in a rectangular enclosure. The low frequency transducer shall be constructed on a cast aluminium frame, with a treated paper cone, long excursion 101.6 mm (4”) voice coil, wound with copper wires on a high quality voice coil former and a neodymium magnet for high power handling and long-term reliability.
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