Ecler AMBIT106 User Manual [en, de, es, fr]

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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AMBIT106

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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 23

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

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

- 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

for each application.

3. INTRODUCTION

the outcome of a study on the present and immediate future needs with respect to background music
and announcements. Stores, large department stores, 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:

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.

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.

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.

position. Each cabinet has two built-in guides on each of its 4 back sides (AMBIT106), which, in
combination with the U-shaped “lira” support that is included, enables it to be placed in any position
and direction. Allen wrenches, safety sling, safety screw; you will find everything included in each
pair of AMBIT boxes to make them easy and quick to install.

Congratulations! You are the owner of a carefully designed and manufactured equipment.
In order to get the optimum operation and efficiency from this unit, it is VERY IMPORTANT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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• The versatility of these boxes 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, AMBIT 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 50W RMS and
93dB SPL at 1W 1m is difficult to equal in enclosures with the same features and price.

4. CONNECTIONS

The AMBIT106 admits operation as high or low
impedance. A 5-position switch is positioned at the back
of the speaker and allows the selection of the operating
mode. The first 4 switch position 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 AMBIT106 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 5W or 7,5W position. If sound intensity should be high, place the
switch at 15 or 30W.

The fifth switch position corresponds to low impedance operation with a maximum power
capacity of 50W. 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 AMBIT106 are shipped from factory with the switch in 100V/30W 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/50W position, it will be severely damaged.

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

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5. PLACEMENT AND MOUNTING

Always install the included safety system (screw and steel sling).
audience.
not be directly exposed to sunlight or rain.
their small size, they can produce significantly higher pressure levels than home speakers.

positions. 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.

Edge / Corner:

walls. In this case a 90° vertical tilt can be achieved, and by
shifting the screws that are attached to the enclosure, up to
7,5° horizontal adjustment range is available.

Wall / Ceiling:

vertically, depending on the required tilt angle. The tilt
amount is 90° in the perpendicular direction to the “lira”,
and 7,5° by shifting the enclosure attachment screws as in
the previous example.

Consider following general rules:

Place the acoustic enclosures on solid and firm surfaces.

No obstacles should stand between the enclosures and the

Although the speakers can be used outdoors, they should

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

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

• Two U-shaped metal brackets (liras)

• Allen screws and nuts to fix the liras

• Screws and fixings for walls

• Screws and safety steel sling

• One angled Allen key

The two rails found on each of the four back sides of the AMBIT106 allow several installation

Following diagrams show the most common installation procedures for the AMBIT106

The “lira” is mounted horizontally between two

The “lira” is mounted either horizontally or

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Other installation possibilities:

The AMBIT106 has two embedded nuts on their back side at a
normalized distance of 60mm, that not only serve as safety point for the
steel sling, but also allow attachment to standard wall mounting
supports.

Ecler offers a wide range of mechanical accessories that can be
used to group several AMBIT106, thus enhancing their versatility even
more. Please refer to your Ecler distributor or visit www.ecler.com for all
existing possibilities.

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MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

1. NOTA IMPORTANTE 09

2. PRECAUCIONES 09

3. INTRODUCCIÓN 09

4. CONEXIONADO 10

5. UBICACIÓN Y MONTAJE 11

6. CARACTERÍSTICAS TÉCNICAS 23

Todos los datos están sujetos a variación debida a tolerancias de producción. ECLER S.A. se
reserva el derecho de realizar cambios o mejoras en la fabricación o diseño que pudieran afectar las
especificaciones.