Void ArcM 15, User Manual

Page 1: ...ArcM 15 User Guide V1 0 ...

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Page 3: ...0 5 2 Cable considerations for fixed installations 10 5 3 Wiring diagram passive mode 10 5 4 Bias Q2 speakON wiring passive mode 11 5 5 Bias Q5 speakON wiring passive mode 11 5 6 Wiring diagram active mode 12 5 7 Bias Q2 speakON wiring active mode 12 5 8 Bias Q5 speakON wiring active mode 13 6 System design 14 6 1 System design principles 14 6 2 Loudspeaker placement and positioning 14 7 Mounting ...

Page 4: ...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 c...

Page 5: ...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 ...

Page 6: ...ts are found to be damaged inform the shipping company and inform your dealer When you are removing your ArcM 15 loudspeaker from its original packaging ArcM 15 loudspeakers are 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 ArcM 15 loudspeaker on a flat surface ensure you use a lint free pro...

Page 7: ...e ArcM 15 has multiple working surfaces allowing it to be used as a near field booth monitor or conventional stage wedge as well as having the ability to be pole mounted or wall mounted for front of house purposes In terms of mobility measures have been taken to reduce weight while maintaining an ergonomic design to appease manual handling requirements Acoustically FEA analysis has significantly r...

Page 8: ...S Maximum output3 130 dB cont 134 dB peak Driver configuration Coaxial 1 x 15 1 x 1 4 neodymium Dispersion 80 H x 80 V Connectors 2 x 4 pole speakON NL4 Height 371 mm 14 6 Width 550 mm 21 7 Depth 530 mm 20 9 Weight 22 5 kg 49 6 lbs Rigging Integral top hat type 80 mounting bracket Finish Textured polyurethane 1 Measured in half space 2 AES2 1984 compliant 3 Calculated Figure 4 1 Horizontal directi...

Page 9: ...ArcM 15 User Guide V1 0 Page 9 530 20 9 527 20 8 550 21 7 75 3 4 x M8 Fixtures 75 3 243 9 6 530 20 9 364 14 3 364 14 3 371 14 6 550 21 7 550 21 7 371 14 6 Figure 4 3 Dimensions 4 About 4 5 Dimensions ...

Page 10: ...llowing 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 mm2 Imperial AWG 16 Ω load 8 Ω load 4 Ω load 2 Ω load 2...

Page 11: ...ssive mode 1 1 1 1 Figure 5 2 Bias Q2 Bias Q2 Output 1 or 2 Output LF 15 and HF 1 4 Max parallel units 4 2 Ω load to amplifier 5 5 Bias Q5 speakONTM wiring passive mode 1 1 1 1 Figure 5 3 Bias Q5 Bias Q5 Single channel Output LF 15 and HF 1 4 Max parallel units 4 2 Ω load to amplifier ...

Page 12: ...Co Axial Figure 5 4 ArcM 15 active mode wiring diagram speakONTM pins 1 1 speakONTM pins 2 2 In LF 15 HF 1 4 Out Link out Link out 5 7 Bias Q2 speakONTM wiring active mode LF 1 LF 1 HF 2 HF 2 LF 1 LF 1 HF 2 HF 2 Figure 5 5 Bias Q2 Bias Q2 Output 1 Output 2 Output LF 15 HF 1 4 Max parallel units 4 2 Ω load to amplifier 4 4 Ω load to amplifier ...

Page 13: ... Cabling and wiring 5 8 Bias Q5 speakONTM wiring active mode LF 1 LF 1 MHF 2 MHF 2 LF 1 LF 1 HF 2 HF 2 Figure 5 6 Bias Q5 Bias Q5 Output 1 Output 2 Output LF 15 HF 1 4 Max parallel units 4 2 Ω load to amplifier 4 4 Ω load to amplifier ...

Page 14: ...ield listening positions stand the ArcM 15 on the rear panel figure 6 2 to provide greater depth of coverage Paired with the Arcline 118 the ArcM 15 can be used for monitor positions in the near figure 6 3 and far figure 6 4 field listening positions for drum fill or DJ monitor for example Pole mounted on the Arcline 118 the ArcM 15 can be used as a front of house loudspeaker system figure 6 5 Fig...

Page 15: ...more fill loudspeakers than are necessary to achieve required coverage Following are some basic guidelines when considering the vertical position of your ArcM 15 loudspeaker With optimum vertical positioning and aiming applied the loudspeaker system can be used at maximum efficiency With a point source loudspeaker in this configuration the speaker is placed 2m 4m from the ground aimed half way to ...

Page 16: ...er being used usefully Figure 6 8 Multi point loudspeaker arrangement A multi point loudspeaker system in a club bar environment can be very pleasing for the listener However it s important that the processes applied to previous examples are still implemented In figure 6 8 you can see the loudspeakers have been positioned and aimed optimally When deploying a multi point loudspeaker system extra co...

Page 17: ...plied an aiming angle In this case a large portion of energy is directed at the ceiling that could result in reduced intelligibility and unwanted room acoustic characteristics The shallow angle of attack will also induce refraction issues on a hot dance floor leading to reduced HF penetration at mid and far distances again reducing intelligibility and coherence Audience Stage Avoid directing the A...

Page 18: ...structural engineer before installation of wall brackets Remember that all personnel have a duty of care to themselves to their assistants to the venue staff 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 while rigging Always concentrate fully on th...

Page 19: ...the integrated top hat within the cup handle Rotate to the desired horizontal angle Parts required 35 mm pole Step 1 Once the pole has been fitted to an appropriate mount raise the ArcM 15 loudspeaker into position Figure 7 1 35 mm pole Figure 7 2 Loudspeaker positioning Figure 7 3 Loudspeaker positioning ...

Page 20: ...care when mounting the bracket to the ceiling making sure to use the correct fixing and that the ceiling can take the load for example do not attach the bracket to a suspended ceiling Parts required Venu series ceiling bracket Step 1 Remove all four M8 countersink bolts from the base of the ArcM 15 Figure 7 4 Ceiling bracket Figure 7 5 Bolt removal Figure 7 6 Fixing bracket ...

Page 21: ...lt on the bracket assembly Step 4 Tighten the bolt on the bracket to fix the loudspeaker in position Figure 7 7 Attaching bracket to loudspeaker Figure 7 8 Loudspeaker positioning Note It is possible to mount the ArcM loudspeaker 180 as shown in figure 7 9 Follow the procedure detailed above Figure 7 9 Alternative mounting orientation ...

Page 22: ...r 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 8 2 Shipping and packing considerations When sending a Void ArcM 15 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...

Page 23: ...Performance specifications for a typical production unit shall be as follows the usable on axis bandwidth shall be 50 Hz to 18 kHz 3 dB and shall average 80 directivity pattern for both horizontal and vertical axis 6 dB down from on axis level from 1 kHz to 12 kHz maximum SPL of 130 dB continuous 134 dB peak measured at 1 m using IEC268 5 pink noise Power handling shall be 500 W AES at a rated imp...

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