Ecler AMBIT103 User Manual [en, de, es, fr]

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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AMBIT103

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

1. IMPORTANT REMARK 04

2. WARNINGS 04

3. INTRODUCTION 04

4. CONNECTIONS 05

5. PLACEMENT AND MOUNTING 06

6. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 19

right to make changes or improvements in manufacturing or design which may affect specifications.

All numbers subject to variation due to production tolerances. ECLER, S.A. reserves the

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1. IMPORTANT REMARK
Congratulations! You are the owner of a carefully designed and manufactured equipment. We

thank you for trusting in us and choosing our AMBIT Series loudspeaker cabinets.

In order to get the optimum operation and efficiency from this unit, it is VERY IMPORTANT

- before you plug anything - to read this manual very carefully and bear in mind all considerations

specified within it. We strongly recommend that its maintenance be carried out by our Authorized
Technical services.

2. WARNINGS

No user serviceable parts exist inside these units.
Never use this unit in the proximity of water. Do not expose the unit to water splashing, nor
place liquid containers on top of it.

Avoid placing the unit next to heat sources such as spotlights or heaters.
Use only the accessories specified by the manufacturer, employing the correct accessories

for each application.

3. INTRODUCTION
The AMBIT range is more than just a line of acoustic cabinets for sound reproduction. AMBIT is

the outcome of a study on the present and immediate future needs with respect to background music
and announcements. Stores, large mall centers, schools, conference halls, hotels, industries, offices,
museums, meeting rooms, hospitals, games areas... are just some of the most obvious places in
which the AMBIT line can be directly applied. However, the Ecler design group has decided to go
even further and, fully aware of the great variety of areas and situations in which acoustic cabinets
can be used, has finally managed to fulfill the desires of the increasingly demanding installers and
decorators:

• A series of discreet cabinets that will go unnoticed, blending into their surroundings. In this

sense, the special shape of the AMBIT106/103, with their rear parts in the shape of a cut-off
pyramid, enables the box to be installed flush with the wall in corner assemblies. Also, the box looks
a lot smaller from the front than it actually is, as the back part is hidden from view.

• A unique product. No other similar box exists. The design is an exclusive Ecler design that

is out of the ordinary, distinctive and, what is even more important, extremely adaptable to all kinds
of situations. A two-way system with a treble loudspeaker that is concentric with the medium bass
loudspeaker. The result is a square box that can be mounted in the most suitable position in terms of
operation and aesthetics.

• Configurable. The AMBIT106 and 103 models have a switch that enables the cabinet to be

configured depending on the purpose for which it is to be used. All the cabinets operate at high or
low impedance and in this case, at different powers. Simple, fast and versatile.

• The AMBIT packaging contains everything you need to anchor the boxes in the required

position.

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• The versatility of these cabinets together with a large program of mechanical accessories

make it possible to install systems by grouping together from two to as many boxes as are necessary
to deal with virtually every need related to the reproduction of ambient music and announcement
broadcasting.

• Reliability and Quality. Above all, AMBIT103 cabinets have a surprisingly good quality in

terms of sound considering their dimensions. This is possible thanks to their special shape, which
enables a higher volume to be achieved than what could be imagined. A power capacity of 25W
RMS and 87dB SPL at 1W 1m is difficult to equal in enclosures with the same features and price.

4. CONNECTIONS
The AMBIT103 admits operation as high or low

impedance. A 5-position switch is located at the back
of the speaker and allows the selection of the
operating mode. The first 4 switch positions are to be
used in conjunction with a 100V line. Using a 100V
speaker distribution system has various advantages
regarding installation flexibility. First, different types of
loudspeakers (different power handling or impedance)
can be used simultaneously as required in different zones. On the other hand, the 100V line system
minimizes power loss due to cable resistance, as usually long cable runs are required in large
installations.

The AMBIT103 has 4 power handling levels for the 100V line. Depending on the intended use,

the speaker output can be attenuated more or less. In the zones where sound intensity should be
low, place the switch in the 2,5W or 5W position. If sound intensity should be high, place the switch
at 7,5 or 15W.

The fifth switch position corresponds to low impedance operation with a maximum power

capacity of 25W RMS. When operating at low impedance you should always consider the limitations
of the power amp when connecting several low-impedance speakers together. Impedances lower
than 4Ω should be avoided. At low impedance operation and with long cable runs, the cables
between the amplifier and the speakers should be as short as possible and have good quality.

ATTENTION

The AMBIT103 are shipped from factory with the switch in 100V/15W position. If it is

connected to a low-impedance amplifier, the speaker will not be damaged, but will perform
way below its full potential. If the speaker is accidentally connected to a 100V line in the
8Ω/25W position, it will be severely damaged.

Always respect polarity. All connections are on spring-loaded terminals.

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5. PLACEMENT AND MOUNTING
Consider following general rules:
Place the acoustic enclosures on solid and firm surfaces.

No obstacles should stand between the enclosures and the audience.
Although the speakers can be used outdoors, they should not be directly exposed to sunlight or

rain.

Always adjust the output sound pressure levels to the reproduction requirements. Despite their

small size, they can produce significantly higher pressure levels than home speakers.

The AMBIT packaging contains everything you need to install the enclosure:

• Two brackets.

• Allen screws to anchor the box.

• Miscellaneous screws and rawlplugs for the wall.

• Safety runners.

• One L-shaped Allen wrench.

Speaker cables can be hidden from view by choosing an adequate mounting orientation.

Although the inconspicuous AMBIT logo suggests mounting the unit with the input connectors on the
upside and the selector switch on the downside, the enclosure can be mounted in any orientation
because the high frequency driver is concentric and the adhesive logo can be positioned anywhere.

The following diagram shows you how to install

the AMBIT103 using the accessory supplied, so that

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it can be oriented both vertically and horizontally.
NOTE: As a general safety rule, remember to put

the runner in place and also that the screw marked
“1” should be placed at the upper part of the
support, so that if it becomes loose, it will not fall.

Other installation possibilities:

The AMBIT103 has 4 nuts inserted in the rear at a standard diagonal distance of 60mm, to

permit the safety sling screw to be housed and to be coupled to a standard bracket.

Ecler offers a wide range of mechanical accessories that can be used to group several AMBIT,

thus enhancing their versatility even more. Please refer to your Ecler distributor or visit
www.ecler.com for all existing possibilities.