AUDAC Ateo 2 User & Installation Manual

Ateo 2

User & Installation

Manual

www.audac.eu

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Introduction

Compact full-range speaker with Clevermount™

The ATEO is a series of extraordinary loudspeakers especially designed for fixed install
indoor applications, ranging from modern residential applications to the most demanding
designer applications in environments such as retail stores, pubs, restaurants or even
clubs.

The ATEO2 is the ultra-compact model of this series, which smoothly integrates into any
interior like no other loudspeaker. Fitted with an 2” aluminum cone driver, it provides a
full-range, warm and detailed sound with an improved response in the low frequencies
due to the ported enclosure. It features a stunningly designed and elegant looking ABS
housing which is fitted with High-Quality components. What makes this loudspeaker
range so exceptional is the specially designed mounting bracket using the Clevermount™
technology, making the loudspeakers cabinet flow together with the mounting bracket
providing a great ease for installing the loudspeaker in one good-looking entity.

The installation of the speaker is done by fixing the included wall-plate to the desired
mounting location and fitting the included connector to the wires. After this is done, the
connector should be plugged to the socket on the speaker side and fixing the speaker
to the wall plate by a simple quarter turn.

All Ateo series speakers are available in Black (/B) or White (/W).

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Precautions

READ FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY

• ALWAYS KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. NEVER THROW THEM
AWAY

• ALWAYS HANDLE THIS UNIT WITH CARE

• CLEAN ONLY WITH DRY CLOTH

• HEED ALL WARNINGS AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS

• NEVER EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN, MOISTURE, ANY DRIPPING OR SPLASHING

LIQUID. AND NEVER PLACE AN OBJECT FILLED WITH LIQUID ON TOP OF THIS DEVICE

• DO NOT INSTALL THIS UNIT NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES SUCH AS RADIATORS OR
OTHER APPARATUS THAT PRODUCE HEAT

• DO NOT PLACE THIS UNIT IN ENVIRONMENTS WITH A HIGH LEVEL OF DUST, HEAT,
MOISTURE OR VIBRATION

• THIS UNIT IS DEVELOPED FOR INDOOR USE ONLY. DO NOT USE IT OUTDOORS

• ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS & ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER.

• ONLY INSTALL THE SPEAKER IN LOCATIONS THAT CAN STRUCTURALLY SUPPORT THE

WEIGHT OF THE SPEAKER. IGNORING THIS CAN BRING THE SPEAKER DOWN.

• DO NOT USE ANY OTHER METHOD THAN SPECIFIED TO MOUNT THE SPEAKER. IF
EXTREME FORCE IS APPLIED TO THE SPEAKER, IT COULD FALL DOWN

• ATTACH A SAFETY WIRE TO THE SPEAKER WHEN IT IS MOUNTED HIGH UP.
ONLY USE INDUSTRY-ACCEPTED RIGGING TOOLS AND METHODS

• CAREFULLY CHECK THE UNIT’S CONDITION AFTER UNPACKING.
IF THERE IS ANY DAMAGE TO THE CARTON BOX OR THE UNIT ITSELF, INFORM YOUR
VENDOR IMMEDIATELY.

• ALWAYS FOLLOW THE LOCAL REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS REGARDING
INSTALLATION, SUSPENSION AND CONNECTION OF THIS LOUDSPEAKER. EVEN WHEN
OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THIS DOCUMENT.

• THE INSTALLATION OF THIS LOUDSPEAKER SHALL BE DONE BY QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL ONLY.

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CAUTION

• USE CABLES OF THE RIGHT GAUGE TO CONNECT THE LOUDSPEAKER

• USE CABLES WITH CLEAR COLOUR CODING INDICATING THE POLARITY AND

MAINTAIN THE SAME POLARITY THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE SYSTEM.

• ONLY USE THE CORRECT AMPLIFIER OUTPUT VOLTAGE AND IMPEDANCE.
EXCEEDING THESE LIMITS COULD CAUSE FIRE OR OTHER FAILURES.

• AVOID EXPLOSIONS: DO NOT USE THE SPEAKER AROUND GASOLINE,
THINNER OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLES

• AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCKS: SWITCH OFF THE AMPLIFIER WHEN CONNECTING
THE LOUDSPEAKER

• DO NOT USE THE LOUDSPEAKER FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME AT
DISTORTED SOUND. THIS COULD CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE.

CAUTION - SERVICING

This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel. Do not perform any servicing
(unless you are qualified to do so.)

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

This product conforms to all the essential requirements and
further relevant specifications described in following directives:
2004/108/EC (EMC) and 2006/95/EC (LVD)

WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE)

The WEEE marking indicates that this product should not be
disposed with regular houshold waste at the end of its product
life. This regulation is created to protect both the environment
and human health.

This product is developed and manufactured with high quality
materials and components which can be recycled and/or reused.
Please dispose this product to your local collection point or
recycling centre for electrical and electronic waste. This will
make to sure that it will be recycled on an environmentally friendly
manner, and will help to protect the environment in which we all
live.

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Installing the ATEO

Clevermount™ Technology

Every Ateo speaker uses the unique Clevermount™ technology, making the loudspeaker
cabinet flow together with the mounting bracket and providing a great ease for installing
the loudspeaker in one good-looking entity.

Using this technology, the speaker can be installed at any location in both a horizontal and
vertical way, providing the possibility for pointing the speaker into the desired direction,
even after the speaker is already mounted and connected.

The horizontal installation method provides an additional advantage when the installation
height on the wall or ceiling is limited, while the directional capabilities make it easy to
determine and adjust the distribution of sound throughout the area.

The installation of the loudspeaker should be done according to a simple 5-step
procedure, which is described below:

Step 1: Attach the Wall Plate

The first step to be taken is mounting the supplied wall plate to the desired location on
the wall. The wall plate has to be fixed by four screws in a quadrangular shape. The
mutual distance is 28,3 mm in both horizontal and vertical way as indicated in the image
below. The wires coming from the amplifier have to be fed through the hole in the center
of the wall plate. The used fasteners should be chosen according to the mounting surface
(brick, concrete, wood, ... )

28,3

28,3

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Step 2: Make the connections

After the wall plate is mounted, the connections shall be made. The ATEO2 only
allows connection in low impedance (8 Ohm) mode and therefore two terminals are
provided. The included 2-pin terminal block connector should be assembled to the
wires coming from the amplifier which are fed through the hole in the center of the
wall plate.

The correct polarity is marked on the connector. Make sure the polarity is always
correct throughout the entire system.

Mind the polarity markings when wiring the loudspeaker cables.

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Step 3: Attach the speaker

After the wall plate is mounted and the connector assembled, the connector shall be
plugged into the counterpart on the loudspeakers’ rear side and fixed to the wall plate.
Simply bring the speaker to the wall plate, and make sure the cams on the speaker side
are moving into the recesses on the wall plate. When matched, the speaker will fit nicely
on the wall plate and can be secured by rotating the bracket until both parts are locked
together with a ‘click’.

Step 4: Position the loudspeaker

The last step in the mounting procedure of the speaker is pointing it into the correct
direction. The Ateo 2 features a spring-loaded mechanism allowing directional adjustment
of the loudspeaker without requiring any tools.

Just carefully point the speaker into the correct direction and it will automatically remain
in the right direction.

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NOTE:
The spring loaded directional adjustment system might require some adjustment
depending of the environment the speaker is installed. For example in environments
with very intense vibrations, it can be recommended to adjust it more tightly. It can be
tightened or loosened by adjusting the allen-key bolt on the inner side of the speaker
bracket (accessible from the rear side of the loudspeaker).

Step 5: Enjoy the music!

After the Ateo 2 has been installed correctly, you deserve to have a short break! Relax
and enjoy its sound.

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Additional Information

Technical specifications

Max Power 20 Watt
RMS Power 10 Watt
Nominal impedance 8 Ohm
Sensitivity (1W/1m) 83 dB
Sound Pressure (Max W/1m)

@ 8 Ohm

93 dB

Frequency Response (± 3 dB) 120 Hz - 20 kHz
Drivers 2” Aluminum full range
Connectors 2-pin Terminal-Block
Mounting bracket Clevermount™
Construction ABS
Front finish Fine perforated steel grill

Incline Angle Left & Right 25°

Bottom 25°
Top 15°

Colour White ATEO2/ W (R AL9010)

Black ATEO2/B (RAL9005)

Dimensions (W x H x D) 80 x 136 x 115 mm
Weight 0.39 Kg

Packaging Carton box (pair)
Shipping weight & Volume 1.0 Kg - 0.0044 Cbm (pair)

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Notes

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Notes