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- Page 1 SoundUnseen ® Amina Technologies Ltd Model: AIWX Series AIW1X, AIW2X, AIW3X, AIW4X, AIW5X Amina Technologies Ltd Cirrus House Glebe Road Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 7DX +44(0)1480 354390 +44(0)1480 356564 inspired@amina.co.uk www.amina.co.uk...
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Page 2: Carton Contents
Carton Contents: With the purchase of any Amina AIW In-Wall Loudspeaker • four white plastic mounting lugs to every one Amina® In-Wall Loudspeaker • One Amina® In Line Protection unit (APU2) [one APU2 two channel unit protects two loudspeakers] AIW1X Carton:... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Thank you for purchasing an Amina Technologies product 04 - 05 Safety Warning & Carton details Introduction Amina versus ordinary speakers 06 - 07 Amina SoundUnseen In-Wall Characteristics Sound radiates in all directions The sound pressure level fall off is more gradual off axis and in a bounded space... -
Page 4: Thank You For Purchasing An Amina Technologies Product
Please Note: In order to protect your AIWX series loudspeaker from excessive low frequency audio and to validate your warranty, you must use the supplied Amina® In-Line Protection Unit (APU2). For advice on connecting this unit please see page 14. - Page 5 Introduction: The Amina® SoundUnseen® technology utilises a revolutionary ‘diffuse source’ vibrating soundboard technique (like that of a traditional acoustic musical instrument) to reproduce high quality, high clarity, highly intelligible sound, even in acoustically reflective areas where conventional cone ‘piston-like’ loudspeaker systems generally under perform.
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Page 6: Amina Versus Ordinary Speakers
® Amina® SoundUnseen® Characteristics: Before installation you should be aware of the basic characteristics of the Amina® SoundUnseen® ‘diffuse source’ technology. This will help you to get the best results from the product and enable long term, reliable operation in your chosen application. -
Page 7: Radiated Sound Energy Is Random, Diffused And Highly Dispersed
Aesthetically the concept of a thin flat panel allows greater creativity in visually disguising the product to merge into any room aesthetic. This is particularly true of the Amina® In-wall loudspeaker range, which offers zero visibility and therefore no interference with the room’s... -
Page 8: Amina Bespoke Service
Solid wall mounting can be made easier using the Amina® Solid Wall Back Box (not supplied), please see page 16 for more details. The minimum depth of opening required in a stud wall, ceiling or solid wall, is 45mm from the wall or ceiling front surface. - Page 9 Alternatively, applying the Amina® ‘diffuse source’ In-wall loudspeakers at the same positions will yield excellent results, as their non-directional qualities will place sound at the listening position even at this acute angle.
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Page 10: Product Positioning & Quantity Requirements (Commercial Installation)
‘room-filling’ properties. Where high levels of speech intelligibility are needed it may be necessary to use more Amina® In-Wall loudspeakers than would be required for a simple background music system. Amina® can provide advice on speaker quantity and spacing requirements –... -
Page 11: Sound Transmission
The quality and increased depth of this material will provide improved isolation. A more sophisticated approach is to use the Amina® Stud Wall Backbox (see page 16) as a means to absorb much of the rearward sound energy. In addition to this, a section of Acoustiblok®... -
Page 12: Installing Your Amina Soundunseen In-Wall Panel Loudspeaker
In-wall loudspeaker. Alternatively the Amina® Stud Wall commencing plastering. See the Installation fault finding Backbox can be used (see pages 11 & 16) Place a mineral wool guide later in these instructions for advice on testing. - Page 13 Only apply a finish plaster to your In-wall loudspeaker. Amina Dry wall application & Retrofitting: Use British Technologies Ltd recommend British Gypsum Multi-finish Gypsum Easy-fill repair plaster or equivalent when installing and Easy-fill products.
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Page 14: Connecting To Your Amplifier/Audio System
Connecting to your amplifier/audio system: Amina In-line protection unit (APU2): Your In-wall loudspeaker must be used with the supplied APU2. This device is suitable for connecting two In-wall loudspeakers. The APU2 has been designed specifically to enhance the reliability of your loudspeaker by preventing excessive drive current from your amplifier. If you attempt to overdrive your In-wall loudspeaker the APU2 will automatically reduce the volume of sound before any permanent damage can occur. -
Page 15: Typical Home Theatre Set-Up
AIW3X are suitable for smaller rooms for more modest volume levels. We do not recommend AIW1X for home theatre use. See page 9 for suggested speaker positions in your room or follow the guidelines in your AV amplifier’s instruction manual. -
Page 16: Optional Accessories
Amina® Backbox SW: Our optional aluminium back box for the installation of Our optional steel back box for the installation of Amina® Amina® In-wall loudspeakers into stud walls or ceilings. The In-wall loudspeakers into solid wall structures. The back box... -
Page 17: Installation Fault Finding Guide
Installation Fault Finding Guide: Sound output is very low: Check the depth of your plaster. It should be no more than 2mm. More than this would reduce the sound output. It is imperative that, once the product is located into the wall Check the specification label on the back of the product. -
Page 18: Further Details & Specifications
APU protection device in line with the joint tape is used over the join between the panel and speaker). If it fails, please return it to your supplier. Amina® surrounding plasterboard and use Easi-fill to plaster over the will work with your supplier to ensure any defects are repaired panel and immediate surrounding area. -
Page 19: Specifications
Amina for assistance. Toll Free +866.GO.AMINA (866.462.6462) This document is Copyright of Amina Technologies Ltd, 2008 Easi-fill is a trademark of British Gypsum Ltd T +001 513 677 1880 Amina® is a registered trademark of Amina Technologies Ltd F +001 513 677 8464 SoundUnseen®... - Page 20 SoundUnseen ® Amina Technologies NA Ltd Amina Technologies NA Ltd (USA Division) (Canada Division) Loveland 286 Columbus Road East Ohio Oshawa, Ontario OH 45140 Canada L1H 7K4 Toll Free +866.GO.AMINA T (001) 905 655 6411 (866.462.6462) F (001) 888-329-2491 T +001 513 677 1880 E sales@aminatechnologies.com...
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