D A S VANTEC 215 Passive Dual 15 Full Range User Manual
- June 17, 2024
- D A S
Table of Contents
D A S VANTEC 215 Passive Dual 15 Full Range User Manual
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions.
The exclamation point inside an equilateral triangle indicates the existence
of internal components whose substitution may affect safety.
The double square indicates Class II device.
The specifications can be found on the rear label of the product.
The appliance should be flown only from the rigging points and by qualified personnel. Do not suspend the box from the handles.
Do not expose this device to rain or moisture. Do not place any objects containing liquids, such as bottles or glasses, on the top of the unit. Do not splash liquids on the unit. IP-20 equipment.
This symbol on the product indicates that this product should not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
Working temperature ranges from -25ºC to 45ºC. The maximum relative humidity of 95%.
The outer wiring connected to the device requires installation by an instructed person or the use of a flexible cable already prepared.
Note that the two Speakon input connectors are wired in parallel to provide easy parallel connection of several enclosures.
Do not place loudspeakers in proximity to devices sensitive to magnetic fields such as television monitors or data storage magnetic material.
For enclosures with tripod socket, the maximum safety height from floor to
bottom of enclosure when mounting on a TRD-2 tripod, with legs spread 55cm
from the central pole, is:
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as 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.
Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not use any solvent based cleaners.
WARRANTY
All D.A.S. products are warrantied against any manufacturing defect for a
period of 2 years from date of purchase.
The warranty excludes damage from incorrect use of the product.
All warranty repairs must be exclusively undertaken by the factory or any of
its authorised service centers.
To claim a warranty repair, do not open or intend to repair the product.
Return the damaged unit, at shippers risk and freight prepaid, to the nearest
service center with a copy of the purchase invoice.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
D.A.S. Audio, S.A.
C/ Islas Baleares, 24 – 46988 – Pol. Fuente del Jarro – Valencia. España
(Spain).
Declares that vantec series:
Abide by essential objectives relating Directives:
- Directiva de Baja Tensión (Low Voltage Directive) 2006/95/CE
- Directiva de Compatibilidad Electromagnética (EMC) 2004/108/CE
- Directiva RoHS 2011/65/CE
- Directiva RAEE (WEEE) 2002/96/CE
In accordance with Harmonized European Norms:
INTRODUCTION
The Vantec series inherits the exceptional sound quality and rugged build that have made DAS professional systems an international sound reinforcement standard. Designed from “real world” experience, they offer users outstanding performance, absolute reliability, and unparalleled convenience. Whether it is in a highprofile venue or on the stage of a major event, the vantec series will provide the power and definition needed to make your performance a success.
Features
vantec 12
- Two-way full-range system
- 12″ bass loudspeaker
- Compression driver with titanium diaphragm
- Symmetric enclosure design for stage monitor use
- Built-in rigging points (eyebolt based)
- Stand mountable
The vantec 12 is a 2-way passive full-range loudspeaker that utilizes a 12” low frequency transducer and a 1” exit compression driver. The multi-angle cabinet is constructed of Birch plywood protected by an environmentally friendly black paint finish. Two bar handles and a steel grille are provided. A 35mm tripod socket allows for stand mounting with two possible angles 0º or – 10º.
vantec 15
- Two-way, full-range system
- 15″ bass loudspeaker
- Compression driver with titanium diaphragm
- Symmetric enclosure design for stage monitor use
- Built-in rigging points (eyebolt based)
- Stand mountable
This 2-way passive full-range loudspeaker utilizes a 15” low frequency
transducer and a 1” exit compression driver with titanium diaphragm. The
cabinet is constructed of Birch plywood and finished with an environmentally
friendly black paint finish. Two bar handles are provided and a steel grille
protects components. A 35 mm tripod socket allows for stand mounting with two
possible angles 0º or -10º. Rigging points provide a safe and simple solution
for suspending the vantec 15.
vantec 215
- Two-way, full-range system
- 2 x 15″ bass loudspeaker
- Compression driver with titanium diaphragm
- Built-in rigging points (eyebolt based)
The vantec 215 is a 2-way passive full range loudspeaker utilizes two 15” bass
loudspeakers for extra low frequency punch and higher SPL. High frequencies
are handled by a 1” compression driver with titanium diaphragm. The
trapezoidal cabinet is constructed using Birch plywood and protected with a
hard-wearing black paint finish. Two bar handles and a steel grille sealed
against corrosion using a polyamide powder coat finish are provided. Rigging
points provide a safe and simple way to fly the vantec 215 cabinets.
vantec 18
- Bass-reflex subwoofer system
- 18″ low frequency transducer
- Precise and powerful bass reproduction
- Top located pole mount socket
The vantec 18 bass system incorporates a 18” low frequency transducer
with a 4 ” voice coil mounted as a direct radiator into a bass-reflex cabinet.
The loudspeaker is protected by a perforated steel grille, sealed against
corrosion using a powder coat finish. The vantec 18 is designed for use in
biamped systems. A top located pole-mount socket permits mounting fullrange
systems above the vantec 18 and two bar handles makes moving easy.
CONFIGURATIONS
LINE DRAWINGS
SPECIFICATIONS
Notes: (1) Based on a 2 hour test continuously applying 6 dB crest factor pink noise (IEC shaped). vantec 18
D.A.S. Audio S.A. continuously strives to enhance its products through investigation and development. All specifications are subject to change without prior warning.
RIGGING
Warnings
This manual contains needed information for flying D.A.S. Audio cabinets, description of the elements and safety precautions. To perform any operations related to flying the system, read the present document first, and act on the warnings and advice given. The goal is to allow the user to become familiar with the mechanical elements required to fly the acoustic system, as well as the safety measures to be taken during set-up and tear down.
Only experienced installers with adequate knowledge of the equipment and local safety regulations should fly speaker boxes. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure that the systems to be flown (including flying accessories) comply with state and local regulations.
The working load limits in this manual are the results of tests by independent laboratories. It is the user’s responsibility to stay within safe limits. It is the user’s responsibility to follow and comply with safety factors, resistance values, periodical supervisions and warnings given in this manual. Product improvement by means of research and development is on going at D.A.S. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
To this date, there is no international standard regarding the flying of acoustic systems. However, it is common practice to apply 5:1 safety factors for enclosures and static elements. For slings and elements exposed to material fatigue due to friction and load variation the following ratios must be met; 5:1 for steel cable slings, 4:1 for steel chain slings and 7:1 polyester slings. Thus, an element with a breaking load limit of 1000 kg may be statically loaded with 200 kg (5:1 safety factor) and dynamically loaded with 142 kg (7:1 safety factor).
When flying a system, the working load must be lower than the resistance of each individual flying point in the enclosure, as well as each box. Hanging hardware should be regularly inspected and suspect units replaced if in doubt. This is important to avoid injury and absolutely no risks should be taken in this respect. It is highly recommended that you implement an inspection and maintenance program on flying elements, including reports to be filled out by the personnel that will carry out the inspections. Local regulations may exist that, in case of accident, may require you to present evidence of inspection reports and corrective actions after defects were found.
Absolutely no risks should be taken with regards to public safety. When flying enclosures from ceiling support structures, extreme care should be taken to assure the load bearing capabilities of the structures so that the installation is absolutely safe. Do not fly enclosures from unsafe structures. Consult a certified professional if needed. All flying accessories that are not supplied by D.A.S. Audio are the user’s responsibility. Useat your own risk.
Introduction
Flyable vantec series models feature 6 internal steel angles, with 2 mounting threads each, so that 12 flying points are available (2 on each side, 3 on the top panel and 3 on the bottom panel and 2 on the rear panel). Eyebolt flying points are factory sealed with M10 screws, which are replaced with eyebolts on the flying points as required. Flying with eyebolts is very economical and safe, and is specially recommended for fixed installations where the boxes are permanently fixed.
The illustration shows the internal metal hardware of an enclosure with
eyebolt flying.
Flying with eyebolts
The Allen-head screws must be removed and replaced by M10 eyebolts on one side of the enclosure. Each rigging point has 200 kg (440 lb) working load limit. Then choose the slings or chains of required load resistance and length, bearing in mind that the length difference between the front and back slings or chains will determine the vertical orientation. Alternatively, the back bottom eyebolt points can be used to provide vertical orientation.
The ANL-2 set is an optional set of four eyebolts and four carabiners.
(Dimensions are in milimetres).
Each ANL-2 eyebolt has a rated working load of 200 kg. (440 lb). Each ANL-2 carabiner has a working load of 330 kg (726 lb). If using other hardware, make sure it is rated to handle the required load.
When using eyebolts it is important to bear in mind that the rated working load is only true for a load applied in the plane of the eye, and is significantly reduced for other angles. The drawing illustrates the concept. The table shows the variation of the working load as a function of the load angle. In the case of the ANL-2 eyebolt, this means that the 200 kg working load becomes 60 kg at 45 degrees. Do not use eyebolt flying if the load angle is higher than 45 degrees.
D.A.S. AUDIO, S.A.
C/. Islas Baleares, 24
46988 Fuente del Jarro
Valencia, SPAIN
Tel. +34 96 134 0860
D.A.S. AUDIO OF AMERICA, INC.
6900 NW 52th Street
Miami, FL. 33166 – U.S.A.
TOLL FREE: 1 888 DAS 4 USA
D.A.S. AUDIO ASIA PTE. LTD.
3 Temasek Avenue, Centennial Tower #34-36
Singapore 039190
Tel. +65 6549 7760
