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This installation guide covers installation of the Amina MobiusiB
Invisible loudspeakers into cavity walls and ceilings.
Other installation guides are available to download at www.
aminasound.com for walls built with different construction
methods.
Always choose the installation guide that matches the speaker
and wall type for your installation.
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- Page 1 Installation Manual & MobiusiB User Guide Compatibility This installation guide covers installation of the Amina MobiusiB Invisible loudspeakers into cavity walls and ceilings. Other installation guides are available to download at www. aminasound.com for walls built with different construction methods.
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Page 2: Wall Construction
Refer to www.aminasound.com to download installation guides for installation of the MobiusiB speaker into other wall types or contact the Amina support team for further advice. What’s in the box... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Very low output after speaker passes electrical tests ........... 42 Installation ..............13 Distortion at higher volume levels ..42 Amina speaker protection devices ... 13 Specifications ............43 Cutting the opening for the speaker ..15 Mobius series - Plaster over products ...43 Preparing a retro-fit wall ......20... -
Page 4: Caution: Read Before Installing This
Amina loudspeaker be sure to check the appropriate regulations pertaining to the Implant device wearers should keep at required fire rating. Depending on the least 30cm (12”) from the speaker during... -
Page 5: Product
• Do not attempt to modify or repair the product. Contact your distributor or Amina if a fault should occur. • When plastering over, ensure only 2mm of material covers the product. More than this will degrade the performance of the product and could lead to product failure. -
Page 6: Metal Frame Ceilings
Metal parts that are not fully Amina backbox and from the floor above. secure can resonate against each other when Absorption damping in the void vibrational energy is applied to the ceiling. -
Page 7: Sound In Your Home
Sound from any audio source (a This creates an entertaining yet naturally person talking, a conventional speaker, comfortable sound field for users and a TV or an Amina invisible speaker) occupiers. will transfer in air through open doors, At the same time the physical embodiment... -
Page 8: Message From The Managing Director
At Amina we are proud of being at the years. forefront of flat panel Active Sound Board loudspeaker technology. All Luxurious hotels &... -
Page 9: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Amina MobiusiB This installation guide covers installation series invisible loudspeakers. Properly of the Amina MobiusiB range of Invisible installed, these loudspeakers will provide loudspeakers into new cavity walls and high quality sound for many years, even ceilings of plasterboard construction and decades, to come. -
Page 10: Installation Methods
This installation guide covers two installation methods: New Plaster Method The New Plaster Method instructions are for fitting the MobiusiB speakers into new cavity walls or ceilings, yet to be constructed from plasterboard over Page indicator for a page wooden or metal studs and finished with a that should be followed plaster skim. -
Page 11: Environmental
16 degrees centigrade (61 degrees lose strength and can crack. Fahrenheit) • Amina Technologies take no • This product should not be used with responsibility for inappropriate use of single thick coat plaster solutions or... -
Page 12: Overview
Overview Lever splice connectors 2. Audio cable to amplifier 3. Mounting tab x 4 4. Mounting tab fixing screw x 4 5. Integrated Backbox 6. Active panel surface 7. Mounting strips Click here to return to the contents page on page 2... -
Page 13: Setup Tips
The four Amina product. speakers are positioned in the ceiling to cover the full seating area, driven by... - Page 14 In addition to the above characteristics, the radiating surface of an Amina speaker is very stiff and undergoes very small amounts of movement in order to generate Top (with cable connection) high sound pressure levels.
- Page 15 Please talk to the Amina technical team for which at best, will provide poor sound advice on reducing sound transmission as a quality and at worst may permanently starting point.
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Page 16: Installation
Amina MobiusiB loudspeaker. To avoid any possible damage to Amina invisible loudspeakers they must be connected using the correct accessories, supplied by Amina. The tables to follow list these accessories. Amina speaker protection devices Amina speaker protection devices are specifically designed to work with Amina invisible loudspeakers. - Page 17 1U case for optional rack mounting. Provides protection for installations of up to 8 (Guardian ) or 16 (Guardian Amina MobiusiB loudspeakers of any type. A100Q Absolute protection of a loudspeaker amplifier is possible by sensing and controlling output voltages within the amplifier driving that loudspeaker.
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Page 18: Cutting The Opening For The Speaker
Cutting the opening for the speaker Top view of plasterboard wall Studwork IMPORTANT: Stainless screws The MobiusiB must be fixed to the fix the speaker to plasterboard only, using the supplied the fixing strip mounting strips, suitable alternatives Back of speaker or into stud work or other supporting structures. - Page 19 Ensure the spacing between them is at least 5mm greater than the width of the MobiusiB speaker. The following method is highly recommended to measure the distance between the joists. Check the width between the joists...
- Page 20 Installation Cutting the opening for the speaker Check the width between the joists Measure from the centre of the opening to the joist on the left (A in the top image) and the joist on the right (B in the bottom image).
- Page 21 Installation Cutting the opening for the speaker CAUTION: We strongly advise that joists are not cut to make space for the speaker. Any activity of this sort may well influence the structural integrity of your property. Fix the template to the wall The speaker is supplied with a template.
- Page 22 Installation Cutting the opening for the speaker Remove the cut section Lift out the cut section of the wall. Check the size of the opening. This should measure - Speaker Opening size Mobius7iB 460mm x 353mm ” x 13 ”) Mobius5iB 460mm x 353mm ”...
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Page 23: Preparing A Retro-Fit Wall
Cut a recess around the speaker opening to approximately 25mm (2”) width and 2mm ( ”) depth. This w ill provide a seat for the MobiusiB speaker, set slightly back from the wall face. Click here to return to the contents page on page 2... -
Page 24: Preparing The Speaker
Installation Preparing the speaker Prepare the speaker brackets The speaker brackets are supplied in their shipping position. • Remove the 4 bracket fixing screws from the corners of the speaker and separate the brackets from the speaker chassis. Speaker brackets positioning options The speaker brackets may be fitted extending to the sides, or above and below the speaker chassis. -
Page 25: Fitting The Speaker
Skip this step if the brackets extend to the sides of the speaker for fixing directly to the studs. The MobiusiB is supplied with two mounting strips. These are secured behind the upper and lower edges of the opening cut for the speaker. The mounting screws for the speaker will fasten into these mounting strips. - Page 26 Installation Fitting the speaker Feed the cable • Feed the cable from the amplifier to the opening where the speaker will fit. NOTE: Cable gauge must be between 12-18 AWG 12AWG and 18AWG to ensure compatibility with the connector splices provided with the loudspeaker.
- Page 27 Installation Fitting the speaker Lever splices Amina MobiusiB speakers are supplied with lever splices to join the cable from the amplifier to the speaker wires. Prepare the wires • Strip the insulation from the ends of the cable and twist the strands together.
- Page 28 Installation Fitting the speaker Fit the speaker into the wall CAUTION: Before fitting the speaker, check the routing of your speaker cable. The cable and splices should be positioned clear of the speaker back box. • Secure the cable to an adjacent joist if necessary.
- Page 29 Installation Fitting the speaker Fix the speaker into the wall The speaker is fixed through the plasterboard and into the mounting strips behind the opening. • Secure the speaker in place with the four stainless steel, countersunk screws (supplied). CAUTION: Ensure that the screws remain perpendicular to the wall as they are driven in.
- Page 30 Installation Fitting the speaker Check the brackets Before proceeding, check the alignment of the brackets carefully. Refer to the section views of the speaker fitted into the wall. • Check that the bracket faces sit flush to the wall as shown with a maximum 0.7mm height above the wall surface.
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Page 31: Testing
DC voltage can damage the speaker. Amina Protection Device Resistance test Using a multimeter and without the Amina protection device connected, check the nominal impedance (DC resistance) of the speaker at the amplifier end of the speaker cable. -
Page 32: Sweep Test
Testing Problems during test Sweep test If you encounter any rattling or buzzing Amina recommends a tone sweep be used problems during test, check the following at a moderate volume level (0.5 Vrms). section to resolve these issues. Such a test will quickly highlight any... -
Page 33: Finishing, New Plaster
Allow the filler to dry completely for at least 24 hours. 24 HOURS Re-test the speaker • Once the filler is dry, re-test the speaker. 100Hz - 1kHz Amina Protection Device Click here to return to the contents page on page 2... - Page 34 Finishing, New Plaster Preparing the speaker for plastering Taping the joints and panel surface • Prior to taping, wipe the surface clean with a damp cloth and allow it to dry. • Apply plaster jointing scrim tape across the face of the speaker as shown. This can be achieved w ith full w idth sheets or by placing strips of narrow w idth joint tape.
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Page 35: Cutaway View
Finishing, New Plaster Cutaway view This cutaway view shows a section through the finished installation. 2mm gap fill Wall Fixing strips Skim Speaker panel Edge fill Speaker chassis Speaker housing Click here to return to the contents page on page 2... -
Page 36: Finishing, Retro-Fit
Allow the filler to dry completely for at least 24 hours. 24 HOURS Re-test the speaker • Once the filler is dry, re-test the 100Hz - 1kHz speaker. Amina Protection Device Click here to return to the contents page on page 2... - Page 37 Finishing, Retro-Fit Preparing the speaker for plastering Taping the joints and panel surface • Prior to taping, wipe the surface clean with a damp cloth and allow it to dry. • Apply plaster jointing scrim tape across the face of the speaker as shown. This can be achieved w ith full w idth sheets or by placing strips of narrow w idth joint tape.
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Page 38: Cutaway View
Finishing, Retro-Fit Cutaway view This cutaway view shows a section through the finished installation. 2mm gap fill Wall Edge fill Fixing strips Patch plaster Speaker chassis Original plaster Speaker housing Speaker panel Click here to return to the contents page on page 2... -
Page 39: Decorating
Do not use a battery or DC voltage supply to check continuity or phase check as there is no forward or backward movement of the panel. DC voltage can damage the speaker. Amina Protection Device Click here to return to the contents page on page 2... - Page 40 This has the potential to work its way back to the Amina loudspeakers exposing them to an unacceptably damp environment for an extended period. Bare plaster surfaces must be pre-treated with a primer / sealing coat that is permeable during its drying process.
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Page 41: Final Test
Do not use a battery or DC voltage supply to check continuity or phase check as there is no forward or backward movement of the panel. DC voltage can damage the Amina Protection speaker. Device Click here to return to the contents page on page 2... -
Page 42: Maintenance And Cleaning
If damage to the plaster work occurs, use repair plaster to restore the plaster surface prior to re-decorating. Amina Technologies Ltd recommends British Gypsum Gyproc- Joint-Filler as a repair plaster. Avoid pushing the wall or ceiling surface immediately in front of the speaker. -
Page 43: Accessories
Accessories Subwoofers 50mm port opening ALF80 (not available in North America) 100W passive subwoofer with unique adjustable port design allowing the product to be installed within joinery, behind kick boards or within ceilings or other voids. Highly discrete, powerful and ALF80 deep bass response is achieved with only a small opening for the port required within... -
Page 44: Troubleshooting
+ and - to - from amp to speaker). is designed to help determine possible • The Amina Guardian is an in-line high- problem areas. pass filter and over-voltage protection unit that protects the speaker, and is... -
Page 45: Distortion, Buzzing Or Rattles At Modest Volumes
The speaker • If the rattle persists, remove the will need to be sent to Amina for repair speaker from the wall and check your or replacement. wiring to the product. Ensure that wires,... -
Page 46: Specifications
Specifications Mobius series - Plaster over products Model number Mobius3iB Mobius5iB Mobius7iB Dimensions (excluding 402mm x 304mm x 80mm 452mm x 349mm x 80mm 452mm x 349mm x 80mm ” x 12” x 3 ”) ” x 13 ” x 3 ”) ”... -
Page 47: Fire Resisting Installation
If an installation does require fire resistance then it will be necessary to install an Amina fire hood with each Mobius speaker, or create a fire-resisting compartment to the rear of the loudspeaker. -
Page 48: Contact Information
Contact information Amina Technologies Ltd Cirrus House, Glebe Road, Huntingdon Cambridge, PE29 7DL, UK T: +44 (0)1480 354390 E: info@aminasound.com - general enquiries and career opportunities E: support@aminasound.com - expert technical advice E: sales@aminasound.com - sales team W: www.aminasound.com Registered in the UK, company no: 3656822... - Page 49 Amina Technologies Ltd Cirrus House, Glebe Road Huntingdon, Cambs, PE29 7DL, U.K. T: +44 1480 354390 W: www.aminasound.com / E: info@aminasound.com Copyright 2024 MobiusiB new wall V2...
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