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Sound in your Home

Amina products are widely applied 
in whole house audio systems and 
multichannel home cinemas to create the 
very best entertainment source whilst 
not impinging on the design of your 
home.

Never imagine though that sound 
reproduction is isolated to one room only 
and will not be heard elsewhere in the 
home.  Sound from any audio source (a 
person talking, a conventional speaker, 
a TV or an Amina speaker) will transfer 
in air through open doors, ventilation 
structures, gaps under doors etc, to 
other areas of the house.  Sound will also 
pass mechanically through the structure 
of the building (a good example is the 
central heating boiler.  Most homeowners 
know exactly when it is on!) to other 
areas quite some distance away.

Whole house/multi-room audio systems 
are designed to give you the very best 
audio experience in the space/room you 
might occupy at any one moment.  This 
does not mean to say that occupiers of 
other rooms will not hear some of that 
sound at the same time.  They are more 
than likely to experience it in some lesser 
level and lesser quality than the intended 
room.

Please remember therefore that it is 
not always possible to enjoy the full 
capabilities of your audio system when 
other members of the household want to 
remain undisturbed.

Sound in your 
Work or Leisure 
Environment

Amina products are widely applied in 
prestigious retail, hotel, board room, 
restaurant, office, spa and other leisure 
facilities.

Combining the ALF100SM with Amina 
Active Sound Board loudspeaker 
technology creates an incredibly even 
level of sound across an entire space.

This creates an entertaining yet naturally 
comfortable sound field for users and 
occupiers.

At the same time the physical 
embodiment of the speaker and 
subwoofer is totally unobtrusive, allowing 
interior designers complete freedom 
from technology.

It is possible to dramatically reduce 
the number of audio sources required 
to fill your venue using Amina invisible 
loudspeakers and subwoofers when 
compared to the quantity of conventional 
cone loudspeakers required for the same 
space, perhaps by a factor of 4. Please 
contact the Amina specification team for 
help and guidance.

Summary of Contents for ALF100SM

Page 1: ...Installation Manual User Guide ALF100SM Subwoofer...

Page 2: ...ons when constructing a new cavity wall 12 Critical dimensions for a retrofit installation 13 Clean out the cavity 14 Installation height 14 Bottom plate installation 14 Raised installation 15 Ceiling...

Page 3: ...t with high humidity This is to prevent condensation forming inside which may cause damage to the unit Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents as this may damage the finish Use a clean dry or da...

Page 4: ...etal frame is fully solid and secure and that all metal mating joints are mechanically fixed or bonded together Metal joints that are not tightly fixed have the potential to generate spurious buzzing...

Page 5: ...when installing the product in multi occupancy buildings During installation take care to use appropriate and suitable joint filling compounds to fill the gap between ALF100SM and the surrounding sur...

Page 6: ...e of that sound at the same time They are more than likely to experience it in some lesser level and lesser quality than the intended room Please remember therefore that it is not always possible to e...

Page 7: ...spaces Please take a moment to read this guide which will help you achieve the best possible performance from your product Thank you and enjoy listening Richard Newlove Founder Amina Technologies Ltd...

Page 8: ...ALF100SM can also be installed to partner conventional loudspeakers Home Cinema systems may benefit particularly from the space saved by the use of concealed subwoofers Choosing an amplifier The ALF1...

Page 9: ...the ALF100SM you may also require 28 x countersunk self drilling fixing screws suitable to fix a product of this weight to a metal frame studwork Foam tape or sealant to seal around the port area beh...

Page 10: ...own for example seated in front of a screen In this case the ALF100SM can be installed further from the speakers if required After installation the levels of sound from the speakers and subwoofer can...

Page 11: ...s it may be advisable to sketch a schematic System amplifier s The ALF100SM must be driven by a DSP Digital Signal Processing amplifier or a non DSP amplifier with an external DSP processor such as th...

Page 12: ...ensure that the cavity depth from the front of the studs is equal to or greater than this minimum The drawing below shows the critical stud spacing dimensions of 355mm 14 to 380mm 15 when constructing...

Page 13: ...solid construction Locate the studs either side of the area where the ALF100SM will be mounted Remove any skirting that passes across the mounting area Remove all plasterboard from between the studs...

Page 14: ...ed to stand the ALF100SM on the bottom plate In this case the lower cabinet fixings will be fixed to the bottom plate Bottom plate installation Lift the ALF100SM into position on the bottom plate Chec...

Page 15: ...Check that the cabinet fixing screws will land on the studs either side x 11 x 11 Fix the ALF100SM cabinet in place with 22 screws 11 each side The fixing screws supplied are for wooden studwork If yo...

Page 16: ...weight of the ALF100SM especially if this is a metal frame MF ceiling structure As with wall installation the ALF100SM can be installed between any set of rafters If necessary pack the bay to create...

Page 17: ...using the supplied noggins choose material with the same cross section to ensure the terminal panel will be accessible behind the noggin Fit a noggin behind the top fixing surface of the ALF100SM Fix...

Page 18: ...d down from the ceiling may be more convenient Connecting the ALF100SM If the fit and cable dressing are correct then the ALF100SM is ready to be connected Strip the cables and twist the wire ends The...

Page 19: ...nect any other system speakers Play a signal with high bass content A low frequency sweep test signal is also useful at this stage Increase the volume level and listen carefully for vibration or other...

Page 20: ...round the perimeter Making good the wall Filling the perimeter Once the ALF100SM is fixed into place the gap must be filled with plaster to bond the edge of the cabinet to the edge of the plasterboard...

Page 21: ...if necessary and set into wet joint compound Care should be taken that the paper tape is completely covered and embedded in the compound to avoid resonance or becoming a diaphragm NOTE Place the joint...

Page 22: ...wall To finish a drywall installation a very light coat of fine surface filler less than 0 5mm 1 64 may be used over the entire front surface of the subwoofer to blend the cabinet appearance with the...

Page 23: ...bblewrap or a shape cut from cardboard The working environment must be dry enough to allow the plaster finish coat to dry within 24 hours not days Apply plaster skim coats to the entire wall surface a...

Page 24: ...se whistling noises if the port exit surfaces are not completely smooth Sand or file around the port perimeter to remove any plaster that may have adhered around the port opening during installation F...

Page 25: ...ger than the ALF100SM port to ensure that the port is not obstructed Measure the height of the bottom edge of the port opening above the floor surface 308mm 21mm Mark up the opening on the skirting se...

Page 26: ...ing the skirting This will provide an air tight seal between the wall and the skirting and reduce the possibility of any whistling or other noises that may occur due to air passing gaps behind the ski...

Page 27: ...for more details Using an amplifier with no protection may permanently damage the ALF100SM Connect the amplifier to the cable from the ALF100SM Disconnect any other system speakers Play a signal with...

Page 28: ...d only to the edge of the port and that the port opening is kept completely clear of any obstructions The performance of the ALF100SM will not be affected when decorating the wall with paints papers o...

Page 29: ...reverse the phase Repeat the listening test with the same passage of music Reverse phase connection can sometimes result in better integration and slightly higher sound pressure level through the cro...

Page 30: ...t the system speakers and run only the ALF100SM or just one ALF100SM at a time where there are more than one Use a slow frequency sweep from a PC signal generator or test CD to identify the problem fr...

Page 31: ...is designed to operate reliably for many years Correctly installed and in accordance with these instructions Amina warranties the ALF100SM against defective materials and workmanship for a period of...

Page 32: ...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 Registered in the UK company no 36...

Page 33: ...Amina Technologies Ltd Cirrus House Glebe Road Huntingdon Cambs PE29 7DL England T 44 1480 354390 W www amina co uk E inspired amina co uk Copyright 2022 ALF100SM V2 1...

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