Mounting The Airmotiv A1 - Emotiva airmotiv + User Manual

Mounting the Airmotiv A1

The Airmotiv A1 speaker can be used in two different configurations, and can be used as a
surround or height speaker, with either a standard surround sound system or one of the new
immersive surround sound formats.
In one configuration, the Airmotiv A1 can be mounted on a wall, either slightly above head level,
as a direct firing surround speaker, or close to the ceiling, as a direct firing height channel speaker.
In this configuration, we typically recommend using the provided keyhole mounting plate, along
with two rubber feet attached near the lower end of the speaker, and the flat grill, and setting the
tweeter level switch to its flat position.
In the second configuration, the Airmotiv A1 can be placed on top of one of your main speakers,
as a ceiling reflected height channel, for use with one of the latest immersive surround sound
formats - including Dolby Atmos or DTS:X. In this configuration, we suggest using the four self
adhesive rubber feet, attaching the directivity control grill as shown, positioning the A1 so that
the tweeter is closest to the listening position, and setting the tweeter level control to its +3 dB
boost position.
While it is possible to place the A1 on top of a cabinet or shelf, near the ceiling, facing upwards to
bounce sound off the ceiling, this is usually not optimum. If you choose to do so, you should make
sure to leave at least several feet between the front of the A1 and the ceiling.
A1 WALL MOUNT SURROUND CONFIGURATION
(use keyhole mounting plate; switch to at position)
TWEETER
TOWARD LISTENING
POSITION
A1 CEILING REFLECTED HEIGHT CONFIGURATION
(use rubber feet on bottom; switch to +3 dB position)
AIRMOTIV SPEAKERS
FLAT
GRILL
DIRECTIVITY CONTROL
GRILL
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