Amina MobiusiBSS-EN54 Series Installation Manual

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Installation Guide

Amina MobiusiBSS-EN54, Plaster Over

Invisible Loudspeakers

This installation guide covers installation of the Amina MobiusiBSS-EN54 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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THE INVISIBLE SPEAKER CO.

V0 draft 2 June 2021

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Page 1 Installation Guide Amina MobiusiBSS-EN54, Plaster Over Invisible Loudspeakers Compatibility This installation guide covers installation of the Amina MobiusiBSS-EN54 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.
Page 2 Amina MobiusiBSS-EN54 Fully Concealed Loudspeakers The Amina MobiusiBSS-EN54 series of Loudspeakers is designed to deliver best in class audio performance in fully concealed in-wall and in-ceiling applications, preserving the interior aesthetic of any space. Featuring an integrated Backbox housing, Amina MobiusiBSS-EN54 products are designed for quick installation into cavity walls and ceilings of any construction type.
Page 3 Very low output after speaker passes electrical tests ........... 35 Distortion at higher volume levels ..35 Specifications ............36 MobiusiBSS-EN54 series - Plaster over products ..............36 Fire resisting installation ........38 Warranty information ......... 38 Copyright information ........38...
Page 4 Amina Loudspeaker. All debris, loose screws, Amina loudspeaker be sure to check the excess materials etc, should be removed from appropriate regulations pertaining to the above ceilings to avoid unwanted rattles.
Page 5 • 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 The use of the product • Amina Technologies take no directly embedded in solid walls is responsibility for inappropriate use of not recommended in multi occupancy materials and environmental conditions buildings.
Page 7 This creates an entertaining yet naturally person talking, a conventional speaker, a comfortable sound field for users and TV or an Amina speaker) will transfer in air occupiers. through open doors, ventilation structures, At the same time the physical embodiment...
Page 8 At Amina we are proud of being at the years. forefront of flat panel Active Sound Board loudspeaker technology. All Luxurious hotels &...
Page 9 Please retain it in the unlikely event you attempted by professional building trades need to return the product to your dealer with plastering experience and who have or to Amina. Please recycle the packaging completed an Amina installation training should you wish to dispose of it. course.
Page 10 Overview Insulation displacement connectors 2. Audio cable to amplifier 3. Mounting tab x 4 4. Integrated Backbox 5. Active panel surface 6. Plastic mounting strips The MobiusiBSS-EN54 speaker is supplied with waterproof insulation displacement connectors for speaker wiring. These connectors must be used if the installation is to be compliant with the requirements of EN54-24:2008.
Page 11 However, if the room has Being planar (or flat) means that the a height greater than 4m (13’), Amina audio’s arrival time to the listener is the suggests installing them in the walls at a same for all frequencies, i.e.
Page 12 DSP such as the Amina A100Q. Recommended settings are shown (in dB) in the table below. Contact Amina technical support if you need more information on equaliser settings for the MobiusiBSS-EN54 model you are installing. Click here to return to the contents page...
Page 13 We recommend specialist or ALF120) is used. advice is taken if sound transmission into adjacent rooms needs to be minimised. Please talk to the Amina technical team for advice on reducing sound transmission as a starting point. 100/70V Option...
Page 14 MobiusiBSS-EN54 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. Speaker protectors Amina APUiC series speaker protectors are specifically designed to work with Amina invisible loudspeakers.
Page 15 (4 channels at 100W each) with sophisticated digital sensing and control technology to deliver the ultimate protection for your Amina invisible speaker. It both prevents excessive audio signals from ever reaching the speakers whilst allowing them to perform at their absolute peak at all times.
Page 16 Installation Cutting the opening for the speaker Top view of plasterboard wall IMPORTANT: Studwork The MobiusiBSS-EN54 must be fixed to Stainless screws the plasterboard only, using the supplied fix the speaker to mounting strips or suitable alternatives. the fixing strip It can also be attached through the Back of speaker plasterboard into stud work or other...
Page 17 Installation Cutting the opening for the speaker Locating joist work When you have chosen your speaker locations, and before cutting into the plasterboard, it is important that you locate the position of the wall studs. Ensure the spacing between them is at least 5mm greater than the width of the MobiusiBSS-EN54 speaker.
Page 18 Installation Cutting the opening for the speaker Check 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 19 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 20 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 Mobius7iBSS-EN54 456mm x 355mm (18” x 14”) Mobius5iBSS-EN54 456mm x 355mm (18”...
Page 21 Installation Fitting the speaker Fitting the mounting strips The MobiusiBSS-EN54 is supplied with two 1 0 0 m m plastic mounting strips. These are for use if you do not have a ply or OSB backing sheet behind your plasterboard. The strips are secured behind the upper and lower edges of the opening cut for the speaker.
Page 22 Installation Preparation for speaker fitting Prepare the cable 14-16AWG Prepare the cable running from the amplifier to the opening where the speaker will fit. Do not strip any insulation from the cable. NOTE: Cable gauge must be either 14AWG or 16AWG to ensure compatibility with the connector splices provided with the loudspeaker.
Page 23 Installation Connecting the speaker Insulation displacement connectors (IDC) Amina MobiusiBSS-EN54 speakers are supplied with waterproof IDCs to join the cable from the amplifier to the speaker wires. These connectors must be used if the installation is to be compliant with the requirements of EN54-24:2008.
Page 24 Installation Connecting the speaker Secure the wires • When all the wires are fully inserted, squeeze the latches on the connectors with pliers. • Check that all wires are securely retained in the splices. Click here to return to the contents page...
Page 25 Installation Fitting the speaker Fit the speaker into the wall/ceiling CAUTION: Before fitting the speaker, check the routing of your speaker cable. The cable and connector block should be positioned clear of the speaker back box. It may be necessary to prevent the cable and connectors from touching the backbox by using soft wadding or insulation material.
Page 26 Installation Fitting the speaker Fix the speaker in place The speaker fixings penetrate through the plasterboard and into the ply sheet or the mounting strips behind the opening. • Secure the speaker in place with the four stainless steel, countersunk screws (supplied).
Page 27 APUi Resistance test Sweep test Using a multimeter and without the APUiC Amina recommends a tone sweep protection device connected, check the be used at a moderate volume level nominal impedance (DC resistance) of the (0.5 Vrms). Such a test will quickly...
Page 28 Testing Problems during test If you encounter any rattling or buzzing problems during test, check the following section to resolve these issues. CAUTION: Never proceed with plastering until the speaker has passed both sweep and music tests. The following list may help you trace the cause of any rattling or buzzing problems.
Page 29 Finishing Preparing the speaker for plastering Filling the perimeter • Before proceeding, check that the gap around the speaker is approximately 2mm all the way around. • Fill the gap with plaster to bond the edge of the panel to the edge of the plasterboard.
Page 30 Finishing Plastering Full plaster skim coat CAUTION: Never proceed with plastering until the speaker has passed both sweep and music tests. CAUTION: The maximum total plaster thickness must be no more than 2mm. CAUTION: The working environment must be dry enough to allow the plaster finish coat to dry within hours, not days.
Page 31 Finishing 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...
Page 32 Decorating Drying Allow your plasterwork to dry completely. Re-test Before decorating, test the speaker again with a frequency sweep and music. CAUTION: 100Hz - 1kHz 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.
Page 33 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.
Page 34 Final Test Checking the completed installation With decorating completed, run a final test of all the speakers in the system independently. CAUTION: 100Hz - 1kHz 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.
Page 35 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 36 ALF120 Amina have developed an astonishing subwoofer technology dubbed ‘distributed transmission line’ (DTL), which allows the design of a subwoofer thin enough to be...
Page 37 If so, the product frequency response of the loudspeaker may need to be returned to Amina for before and after plastering. repair or replacement. •...
Page 38 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 39 Specifications MobiusiBSS-EN54 series - Plaster over products Model number Mobius3iBSS-EN54 Mobius3iBSS-EN54 Dimensions (excluding 402mm x 304mm x 80mm 402mm x 304mm x 80mm ” x 12” x 3 ”) ” x 12” x 3 ”) fixing tabs) Weight Nominal impedance 4Ω...
Page 40 Specifications MobiusiBSS-EN54 series - Plaster over products Model number Mobius7iBSS-EN54 Mobius7iBSS-EN54 452mm x 349mm x 80mm (17 ” x 13 ” 452mm x 349mm x 80mm (17 ” x 13 ” Dimensions (excluding ”) ”) fixing tabs) Weight Nominal impedance 4Ω...
Page 41 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 42 Contact information Amina Technologies Ltd UK and headquarters 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 advice E: sales@aminasound.com - sales team W: www.aminasound.com...
Page 43 ® THE INVISIBLE SPEAKER CO. Audio for very smart homes ® Amina Technologies Ltd Cirrus House, Glebe Road Huntingdon, Cambs, PE29 7DL England T: +44 (0)1480 354390 W: www.aminasound.com / E: info@aminasound.com Copyright 2021 MobiusiBSS-EN54 new wall V0 draft 2...

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