Revel Embrace User Manual

Embrace Loudspeaker

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION...............................................3

ABOUT THE MANUAL AND WARRANTY.................................3

DESCRIPTION .................................................4

MIDRANGE .......................................................................4

WOOFERS ........................................................................4

TWEETERS........................................................................5

CROSSOVER NETWORK .....................................................5

CABINET...........................................................................5

PLACEMENT ...................................................6

5.1-CHANNEL DIPOLE/BIPOLE PLACEMENT.........................6

7.1-CHANNEL DIPOLE/BIPOLE PLACEMENT.........................8

MOUNTING ...................................................12

MOUNTING AN EMBRACE ON A WALL...............................12

MOUNTING AN EMBRACE ON A CEILING ...........................14

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS ...............................16

DIPOLE OR BIPOLE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ......................16

REMOTE DIPOLE/BIPOLE SWITCHING................................17

DUAL DRIVE™ SYSTEM CONNECTIONS .............................18

SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION ..................................19

DIPOLE OR BIPOLE MODE OPERATION .............................19

DUAL DRIVE™ OPERATION ..............................................20

CABINET CARE..............................................22

SPEAKERS AND POWER ................................22

SPECIFICATIONS............................................22

SERVICE INFORMATION..................................23

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Figure 1. The EMBRACE

surround loudspeaker.

INTRODUCTION

EMBRACE sets an entirely new standard for surround channel per­formance where stunning musical precision and industrial design are
judiciously allied to complement other Revel loudspeakers. With its
striking and sophisticated appearance, EMBRACE hints at its
advanced design from the first glance. But its sculptured lines can
only begin to tell the story of this exceptional surround channel sys­tem, with its custom-designed drivers, highly functional enclosure,
and flexible, individually optimized networks.

ABOUT THE MANUAL AND WARRANTY

To begin enjoying your EMBRACE speakers, first read and then
perform the instructions in this owner’s manual. Maximum perfor­mance is dependent on following all instructions described here, as
well as those found in the owner’s manuals of associated components
in your audio system. Save these instructions for future reference.

The Revel EMBRACE surround speaker is covered by a limited
5-year warranty, so save the bill of sale to protect your purchase
and aid in any service-related questions.

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Figure 2. The EMBRACE
transducer, control, and
connection locations.

DESCRIPTION

Each Revel EMBRACE surround speaker uses an 8-inch mica and
carbon-filled co-polymer woofer to reproduce the lower octaves.
Two 4-inch titanium transducers reproduce the very important
midrange frequencies. Two 1-inch textile-dome tweeters reproduce
higher frequencies.

EMBRACE also features a user-selectable control for dipolar or
bipolar dispersion that optimizes the system for any recording for­mat. When used in dipole mode, EMBRACE offers a new level of
freedom from “localization,” resulting in more theater-like perfor­mance for film sound, and more natural results reproducing music.

MIDRANGE

One of the keys to EMBRACE performance is the use of two
extraordinary 4-inch (102-mm) mid-frequency transducers. They
feature neodymium motors and titanium domes with an incredible
stiffness-to-weight ratio for resonance-free, wide bandwidth opera­tion. Their 1.5-inch (38-mm) voice coils are very rare in 4-inch
midrange design, and contribute greatly to EMBRACE’s freedom
from coloration due to compression. The inverted titanium dome
is truly pistonic throughout its bandwidth and is just one of the
technical elements that set this transducer apart from those used in
any other surround loudspeaker.

WOOFERS

EMBRACE’s 8-inch (210-mm) mica and carbon-filled co-polymer
dome bass transducer utilizes a 2-inch (52-mm) voice coil with a
very long winding length. This dissipates heat far more efficiently
than a typical 1-inch voice coil, or even most 2-inch voice coils with

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Remote

Dipole

Bipole

High Frequency
Level (dB)

Rear Wall
Proximity

Connect for
Normal Operation

Connect for
Normal Operation

Remove Straps
for Dual Drive

Remote
Dipole/Bipole

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California
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FrontRear

0

-1 +1

Normal
Near
Rear
Wall

EMBRACE Front

(without grilles)

EMBRACE Rear

Woofer

Connectors (with

shorting straps)

Rear Wall

Proximity

Control

High Freq.
Level
Control

Tweeter Tweeter

Midrange MidrangeMode

Control

Wall-Mount

Bracket

Wall-Mount

Bracket

Left Speaker

Label

Right Speaker

Label

Remote/

Dipole/Bipole

Connections

short winding lengths. A copper shorting ring is employed to
decrease inductance and flux modulation. The result is a dramatic
reduction in distortion. EMBRACE’s compression-free operation is
further optimized by its unusually long mechanical excursion.

TWEETERS

The two EMBRACE tweeters have several important design ele­ments that correspond to their midranges. The 1-inch (26-mm)
textile dome tweeters are coated and have an advanced suspension,
oversized 1-inch voice coils, and a low-distortion magnetic system.
Among the results are increased accuracy and more natural musical
dynamics. Moreover, the EMBRACE tweeter shows virtually no
signs of frequency response change at high output levels (i.e., com­pression), while still maintaining harmonic distortion levels below
the threshold of hearing.

CROSSOVER NETWORK

Built into each EMBRACE speaker is an individually-optimized
crossover network with the following features:

• An extremely sophisticated variable crossover offers dipole,

bipole, remote, and Dual Drive™ capability.

• Hand-wired filter networks with air-core inductors and film

capacitors are calibrated to match each Ultima EMBRACE
speaker to the reference standard.

• External level controls for the tweeter via calibrated switched

precision resistors, thus maintaining identical response from
both speakers.

• Rear-wall proximity compensation switch for optimum perfor-

mance under varying listening conditions.

CABINET

EMBRACE’s inspiring Revel industrial design uniquely comple­ments the most refined home interiors. While the cabinet design
offers exquisite appearance, it also contributes to the system’s perfor­mance. The sophisticated main enclosure and its internal bracing
were designed based on our exclusive knowledge developed from
laser interferometry. The result is an acoustically-inert platform for
the generation of sound waves.

Each cabinet includes an integral wall-mount system. An optional
ceiling-mount version is also available from your Revel dealer.

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Figure 3. In this 5.1-channel
system, a pair of EMBRACE
surrounds are shown placed to
the sides of the listening area
with optimum coverage for the
front row. As an option, the
EMBRACE surrounds can be
placed farther back to cover
additional rows of listeners.

PLACEMENT

The EMBRACE surround loudspeakers are extremely flexible. They
may be used in a “5.1” channel system in dipole or bipole mode, or
in a “7.1” channel system in dipole, bipole, or Dual Drive™ mode.

5.1-CHANNEL DIPOLE/BIPOLE PLACEMENT

The most common home theater and multi-channel music system
configuration utilizes a pair of EMBRACE surrounds in dipole or
bipole mode, to the sides of the listening area, as shown in
Figure 3. If most listening will occur in the front row, place the
EMBRACE surrounds to the sides of the front row.

NOTE: Each pair of EMBRACE surrounds has distinct left and right
versions, as denoted by labels on the rear. To insure correct surround
operation, be sure to mount the left speaker on the left wall (as you’re
facing the screen) and the right speaker on the right wall.

If the listening area consists of several rows, place the surrounds to
the sides of the back row (see Figure 3). This avoids placing the
surrounds in front of any listener, at the expense of reduced opti­mization in the front row.

In a very large room, use two pairs of EMBRACE surrounds, as
shown in Figure 4 (on the next page). Both pairs may be placed to
the sides of the listeners, or one pair may be placed to the sides of
the listeners and the second pair may be placed to the rear of the
listeners, as shown in Figure 5 (on the next page).

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move for
additional rows

Sub

Sub

LF

RF

Screen

Cntr

EMBRACE

Left

EMBRACE

Right

move for
additional rows

move for
additional rows

Figure 4. In this 5.1-channel

system, two pairs of EMBRACE

surrounds are shown placed to

the sides of the listening area.

Figure 5. As an alternative

5.1-channel system, one pair of
EMBRACE surrounds can be

placed on the rear wall. The

other pair can be placed on side

walls or on the ceiling using an

optional ceiling-mount version,

available from your Revel dealer.

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EMBRACE

Left

EMBRACE

Right

Screen

Sub

LF

Sub

Cntr

RF

Screen

Sub

EMBRACE

Right

EMBRACE

Left

Optional

Ceiling Mounting

LF

Sub

Cntr

RF

EMBRACE

Left

EMBRACE

Right

Figure 6. In this 7.1-channel
system, two pairs of EMBRACE
surrounds are shown placed on
side walls. Ceiling placement is
also possible using an optional
ceiling-mount version.

7.1-CHANNEL DIPOLE/BIPOLE PLACEMENT

Some multi-channel controllers provide two pairs of independent
outputs to drive two pairs of surround loudspeakers or for use in
Dual Drive™ operation. Several configurations are possible:

• Two pairs of EMBRACE surround loudspeakers may be used in
dipole or bipole mode.

• A pair of EMBRACE surrounds may be used to the sides, along
with a pair of direct-radiator loudspeakers to the rear.

• A pair of EMBRACE surrounds may be used in the Dual
Drive™ mode.

NOTE: Each pair of EMBRACE surrounds has distinct left and right
versions, as denoted by labels on the rear. To insure correct surround
operation, be sure to mount the left speaker on the left wall (as you’re
facing the screen) and the right speaker on the right wall.

7.1-CHANNEL DIPOLE/BIPOLE PLACEMENT WITH TWO PAIRS OF

EMBRACE SURROUNDS

Both pairs of surrounds may be placed on the side walls, or one
pair may be placed on the sides with a second pair on the rear wall,
as shown in Figures 6 and 7 (on the next page).

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Optional

Ceiling Mounting

Screen

Sub

Optional

Ceiling Mounting

Optional

Ceiling Mounting

LF

Sub

Cntr

RF

EMBRACE

Left

EMBRACE

Right

Figure 7. As an alternative

7.1-channel system, one pair of

EMBRACE surrounds is shown

placed on the rear wall with

another pair on the side wall. As

an option, an available ceiling-

mount version may be used for

the side pair.

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Screen

Sub

Optional

Ceiling Mounting

LF

Sub

Cntr

RF

EMBRACE

Right

EMBRACE

Left

EMBRACE

Left

EMBRACE

Right

Figure 8. In this 7.1-channel
system, a pair of EMBRACE
surrounds are shown placed on
the side walls. Direct-radiator
speakers (e.g.,GEM speakers)
are placed in the rear, either out
in the room or on or near the
rear wall.

7.1-CHANNEL DIPOLE/BIPOLE PLACEMENT

(CONTINUED)

7.1-CHANNEL DIPOLE/BIPOLE PLACEMENT WITH ONE PAIR OF

EMBRACE SURROUNDS AND ONE PAIR OF DIRECT-RADIATOR
LOUDSPEAKERS

In this configuration, the EMBRACE surrounds are placed to the
sides of the listening area, and direct-radiator loudspeakers are
placed behind the listening position. The direct-radiator speakers
may be placed either out in the room behind the listeners, or on
or near the wall behind the listeners. Consult your Revel dealer
for advice regarding your particular application.

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Screen

LR

(optional)

place near rear wall

RR

Sub

LF

Sub

Cntr

RF

EMBRACE

Left

EMBRACE

Right

Figure 9. In a Dual Drive™

7.1-channel system, a pair of

EMBRACE surrounds are shown

placed to cover the entire listen-

ing area (from the front to rear

row) with an emphasis on the

center of the seating area.

7.1-CHANNEL DUAL DRIVE™ PLACEMENT

This configuration utilizes the multi-channel controller’s ability to
electronically alter the radiation characteristics of the EMBRACE
surrounds. One result is greater flexibility of placement, since the
main listening axis can be shifted electronically, as shown in
Figure 9.

The EMBRACE surrounds should be placed to the sides of the
listeners, or optionally on the ceiling using the ceiling-mount version
of the EMBRACE. Consult your Revel dealer for more information.

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Sub

Sub

LF

RF

Screen

Cntr

or

or

EMBRACE

Left

EMBRACE

Right

Figure 10. Installing closed-end
outer brackets on a wall.

MOUNTING

EMBRACE surrounds are available in two versions. The wall-mount
version includes a pair of wall brackets and hardware. The ceiling­mount version includes additional hardware for ceiling installations.

MOUNTING AN EMBRACE ON A WALL

1. Determine wall locations for each pair of left and right
EMBRACE surrounds (see Placement starting on page 6).

2. At each proposed site, use a stud finder to locate the nearest
studs, which should be on 16-inch centers.

NOTE: The EMBRACE wall-mount hardware must be securely
attached to studs at their centers. Do not attach the hardware to
drywall or plaster!

3. Use tape to attach the enclosed wall-mount templates to the
walls, leaving a minimum clearance of 3

1

⁄ 2"(89 mm) from the

cabinet top to the ceiling. Use a level to verify tilt is zero.

NOTE: Be sure to account for any mouldings when determining a
minimum clearance distance. Refer to Figure 10 below.

4. At each site, drill six (6)

3

⁄32" (2.5 mm) holes at the designated
locations on the wall-mount template. Also create a cutout for
speaker wire within the noted boundary.

NOTE: The cutout should be wide enough to provide adequate
clearance to connect large spade lugs on terminal sides. Bi-wired or
Dual Drive™ connections will require even larger openings.

5. Install a pair of closed-end brackets, as shown in Figure 10.

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OUTER

BRACKET

closed
end

wallboard
(top)

stud

stud

(6) #10 x 1

3

⁄

4

" L. Screws

OUTER

BRACKET

closed
end

16" centers

5

1

⁄

4

"

(134 mm)
minimum

Figure 11. Routing and

connecting the speaker wire.

Figure 12. Mounting an

EMBRACE on a wall.

6. At each site, route the speaker wire through the cutout and,
using correct polarity, attach the ends to the terminals on the
rear of the EMBRACE, as shown in Figure 11. Also refer to
Speaker Connections starting on page 16.

7. Slide each cabinet securely down onto the wall brackets, as
shown in Figure 12. Remove the tape and template after
mounting each EMBRACE.

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High Frequency
Level (dB)

Rear Wall
Proximity

0

-1 +1

Near
Rear
Wall

Normal

Front

Remote
Dipole/Bi

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California
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OUTER

BRACKETS

(installed

in studs)

EMBRACE

(rear view)

wallboard
(top)

stud

stud

cutout

speaker
wires

High Frequency
Level (dB)

Rear Wall
Proximity

0

-1 +1

Near
Rear
Wall

Normal

Front

Remote
Dipole/Bi

Chatsworth
California
Made in U.S.A.

EMBRACE

(rear view)

wallboard
(top)

INNER BRACKET
On EMBRACE

OUTER BRACKET

On Wall

Figure 13. Installing closed-end
outer brackets and shoulder
screws on a ceiling.

MOUNTING (CONTINUED)

MOUNTING AN EMBRACE ON A CEILING

NOTE: Ceiling installations will require the use of an optional version
of EMBRACE surrounds that has additional ceiling-mount hardware.

1. Determine ceiling locations for each pair of left and right

EMBRACE surrounds (see Placement starting on page 6).

2. At each proposed site, use a stud finder to locate the nearest
studs, which should be on 16-inch centers.

NOTE: The EMBRACE ceiling-mount hardware must

be securely
attached to rafters at their centers. Additional bracing may be
required. Do not attach the hardware to drywall or plaster!

3. Use tape to attach the enclosed ceiling-mount templates to the
ceiling, leaving a minimum clearance of

3

⁄16" (5 mm) from the

cabinet to the wall.

NOTE: Be sure to account for any mouldings when determining a
minimum clearance distance. Refer to Figure 13 below.

4. At each site, drill six (6)

3

⁄ 32" (2.5 mm) diameter holes and two

(2)

1

⁄ 8" (3.2 mm) diameter holes (see template). Also create a

cutout for speaker wire within the noted boundary.

NOTE: The cutout should be wide enough to provide adequate
clearance to connect large spade lugs on terminal sides. Bi-wired or
Dual Drive™ connections will require even larger openings.

5. Install a pair of closed-end brackets and shoulder screws, as
shown in Figure 13.

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wallboard
(on ceiling)

rafter

rafter

16" centers

OUTER

BRACKET

OUTER

BRACKET

closed

closed

(6) #10 x 1

3

⁄

4

" L. Screws

(1) Shoulder

Screw

(1) Shoulder

Screw

3

3

⁄

4

"

(

95 mm

)

min. from wall

Figure 14. Routing and

connecting the speaker wire.

Figure 15. Mounting an
EMBRACE on a ceiling.

6. At each site, route the speaker wire through the cutout and,
using correct polarity, attach the ends to the terminals on the
rear of the EMBRACE, as shown in Figure 14. Also refer to
Speaker Connections starting on page 16.

8. Slide each cabinet onto the brackets while securely latching
shoulder screws within the retaining clips, as shown in Figure 15.
Remove the tape and template after mounting each EMBRACE.

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High Frequency

Level (dB)

Rear Wall

Proximity

0

-1 +1

Near

Rear

Wall

Normal

Front

Remote

Dipole/Bi

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California

Made in U.S.A.

wallboard
(on ceiling)

rafter

rafter

EMBRACE Left

(rear view)

cutout

speaker wire

OUTER

BRACKET

(installed

in rafter)

SHOULDER

SCREW

(in rafter)

High Frequency

Level (dB)

Rear Wall

Proximity

0

-1 +1

Near

Rear

Wall

Normal

Front

Remote

Dipole/Bi

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California

Made in U.S.A.

INNER BRACKET

On EMBRACE

OUTER BRACKET
On Ceiling

SHOULDER SCREW
On Ceiling (slides into CLIP)

RETAINING CLIP

And SPRING

On EMBRACE

EMBRACE Left

(rear view)

wallboard
(on ceiling)

rafter

rafter

Figure 16. How to connect the
EMBRACE for dipole or bipole
operation, the most common type
of installation.

NOTE: Do not remove the gold­plated shorting straps.

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS

The EMBRACE surround speakers can be connected to your sys­tem in a variety of ways, as discussed in the following sections.
Also, please observe these points:

• Use high-quality speaker cable of sufficient gauge (maximum
total loop resistance of 0.1 ohms per channel) with high-quali­ty connectors between the speaker and your audio system.
Consult your Revel dealer as to specific recommendations for
your application.

• Turn off all audio system power before making any connections.

• Read the owner’s manuals that were included with your audio
components to confirm their connection procedures.

• Verify correct polarities (i.e., + to + and - to -) when making
connections. Failure to do so will degrade the EMBRACE’s
performance.

DIPOLE OR BIPOLE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

For dipole or bipole operation, simply leave the EMBRACE short­ing straps in place. Using correct polarity, connect either set of ter­minals to an amplifier channel output, as shown in Figure 16.

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EMBRACE Rear

High Frequency
Level (dB)

Rear Wall
Proximity

Connect for
Normal Operation

Connect for
Normal Operation

Remove Straps
for Dual Drive

Remote
Dipole/Bipole

Chatsworth
California
Made in U.S.A.

FrontRear

0

-1 +1

Normal
Near
Rear
Wall

High Frequency
Level (dB)

Rear Wall
Proximity

Connect for
Normal Operation

Connect for
Normal Operation

Remote
Dipole/Bipole

Serial No. xxxx

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FrontRear

0

-1 +1

Normal

Near
Rear
Wall

Set MODE Control To
“Dipole” Or “Bipole”

Mode

Control

(on front)

Remote

Dipole

Bipole

Connector Panel

Amplifier

(rear)

(one channel shown)

Leave

Shorting Straps

In Place

Figure 17. How to connect a

remote control system to the

relay input terminals on the

EMBRACE rear panel.

REMOTE DIPOLE/BIPOLE SWITCHING

EMBRACE surround speakers feature remote dipole/bipole selec­tion via a compatible interface with popular system integration sys­tems, as shown in Figure 17. Moreover, most remote systems can
also be set up to customize the mode for the type of selection. For
example, any “movie” mode could automatically switch the
EMBRACE surrounds to dipole mode.

Remote operation is enabled by selecting “REMOTE” on the
EMBRACE front-panel switch (see Figure 17). Energizing the
EMBRACE Remote Dipole/Bipole connector (on the rear panel)
with a voltage from 6.8 to 12 Vdc will engage dipole operation.
Contact your Revel dealer for help in enabling this feature for your
EMBRACE surrounds.

NOTE: The default mode (on the EMBRACE front panel switch) is
set to DIPOLE, and must be set to REMOTE to enable remote
dipole/bipole switching.

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EMBRACE Rear

High Frequency
Level (dB)

Rear Wall
Proximity

Connect for

Normal Operation

Connect for

Normal Operation

Remove Straps

for Dual Drive

Remote

Dipole/Bipole

Chatsworth
California
Made in U.S.A.

FrontRear

0

-1 +1

Normal
Near
Rear
Wall

High Frequency
Level (dB)

Rear Wall
Proximity

Connect for
Normal Operation

Connect for
Normal Operation

Remote
Dipole/Bipole

Chatsworth
California
Made in U.S.A.

FrontRear

0

-1 +1

Normal

Near
Rear
Wall

Set MODE Control To
“Remote”

Mode

Control

(on front)

Remote

Dipole

Bipole

Connector Panel

To Switch Output (6.8~12 Vdc) On

Multi-Channel Controller System

Figure 18. How to connect the
EMBRACE surround in a
Dual Drive™ system.

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS
(CONTINUED)

DUAL DRIVE™ SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

A multi-channel Dual Drive™ controller provides two sets of sur­round (or rear) outputs and requires connecting two separate audio
signals to each EMBRACE, as shown in Figure 18. Also, two chan­nels of amplification will be needed for each surround loudspeaker.

NOTE: Remove the shorting straps from the EMBRACE connector ter­minals before attempting connection in the Dual Drive™ mode. Serious
damage may result to the amplifiers if this precaution is not followed.
Also, be sure to set each EMBRACE mode switch (on the front) to
“BIPOLE” when using the Dual Drive™ mode.

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EMBRACE Rear

High Frequency
Level (dB)

Rear Wall
Proximity

Connect for

Normal Operation

Connect for

Normal Operation

Remove Straps

for Dual Drive

Remote

Dipole/Bipole

Chatsworth
California
Made in U.S.A.

FrontRear

0

-1 +1

Normal
Near
Rear
Wall

High Frequency
Level (dB)

Rear Wall
Proximity

Remote
Dipole/Bipole

Serial No. xxxx

Chatsworth
California
Made in U.S.A.

FrontRear

0

-1 +1

Near
Rear
Wall

Set MODE Control To
“Bipole”

Remove

Shorting Straps

Mode

Control

(on front)

Remote

Dipole

Bipole

Connector Panel

Amplifier

Channel

(rear view)

INPUT

Amplifier

Channel

(rear view)

INPUT

Sides/Surround

OUTPUT

Rear

OUTPUT

(one channel shown)

Multi-Channel

Controller

(rear view)

Figure 19. The EMBRACE

level, proximity, and mode con-

trol locations and initial settings

for dipole/bipole operation.

SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION

The EMBRACE may be operated in either dipole/bipole, remote
dipole/bipole, or Dual Drive™ mode. Please refer to the appropri­ate section to optimize your system response.

DIPOLE OR BIPOLE MODE OPERATION

1. After connecting the EMBRACE speakers and with system
power off, initially set the HIGH FREQUENCY LEVEL con­trol on the rear panel to the “0” position, as shown in Figure 19.

2. Set the EMBRACE mode switch to BIPOLE or DIPOLE:

• The dipole position should be used for the greatest freedom

from “localization” and is appropriate for all film sound,
since it is always mixed using non-localized surrounds. Most
acoustic recordings, including classical, are mixed utilizing
the surrounds for a natural ambiance. The dipole mode is
also best for such recordings.

• The bipole position may be selected for some discrete multi-

channel recordings that feature equal emphasis on the front
and surround (rear) loudspeakers.

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EMBRACE Rear

High Frequency
Level (dB)

Rear Wall
Proximity

Connect for
Normal Operation

Connect for
Normal Operation

Remove Straps
for Dual Drive

Remote
Dipole/Bipole

Chatsworth
California
Made in U.S.A.

FrontRear

0

-1 +1

Normal
Near
Rear
Wall

High Frequency
Level (dB)

Rear Wall
Proximity

Connect for
Normal Operation

Connect for
Normal Operation

Remove Straps
for Dual Drive

Remote
Dipole/Bipole

Serial No.

Chatsworth
California
Made in U.S.A.

FrontRear

0

-1 +1

Normal

Near
Rear
Wall

Set HIGH FREQUENCY
LEVEL Control To
“0”

Set MODE Control To
“Dipole” Or “Bipole”

Set REAR WALL
PROXIMITY Control
To Match EMBRACE
Placement

Mode

Control

(on front)

Connector Panel

Remote

Dipole

Bipole

xxxx

SYSTEM OPTIMIZATION

DIPOLE OR BIPOLE MODE OPERATION (CONT’D)

3. If EMBRACE surrounds will be placed 3 feet (1 meter) or less
away from the rear wall, set each REAR WALL PROXIMITY
switch to the “NEAR REAR WALL” position (see Figure 19 on
the previous page). Otherwise leave it in the default “NOR­MAL” position for all other placements.

4. Turn on the system power and play a variety of material. Slowly
increase the volume to a comfortable level and listen from your
main listening position. Be sure to set your multi-channel con­troller to a mode that utilizes the surround channels.

5. You may also wish to further adjust the tweeter’s HIGH FRE­QUENCY LEVEL control (see Figure 19 on the previous page)
to achieve the most natural sound in your room. Varying the
control will change the high-frequency balance and timbre.

DUAL DRIVE™ OPERATION

The EMBRACE surrounds support Dual Drive™ operation,
which provides a high degree of flexibility when using 7.1-channel
controllers. The controller’s resident software allows you to “aim”
EMBRACE’s main listening area, or perform other advanced signal
manipulation. See your controller’s owner’s manual, or consult
your dealer for information.

NOTE: Make sure the gold-plated shorting straps are disconnected,
and that the system is connected correctly (see “Speaker Connections”
on page 16).

1. After connecting the EMBRACE speakers, and with system
power off, initially set the HIGH FREQUENCY LEVEL con­trol on the rear panel to the “0” position, as shown in Figure 20
(on the next page).

2. Set the EMBRACE mode switch to BIPOLE (see Figure 20).

3. If EMBRACE surrounds will be placed 3 feet (1 meter) or less
away from the rear wall, set each REAR WALL PROXIMITY
switch to the “NEAR REAR WALL” position (see Figure 20).
Otherwise leave it in the default “NORMAL” position for all
other placements.

4. Turn on the system power and play a variety of material. Slowly
increase the volume to a comfortable level and listen from your

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Figure 20. The EMBRACE

level, proximity, and mode con-

trol locations and initial settings

for Dual Drive™ operation.

main listening position. Be sure to set your multi-channel con­troller to a mode that utilizes the surround channels.

5. You may also wish to further adjust the tweeter’s HIGH FRE­QUENCY LEVEL control (see Figure 20) to achieve the most
natural sound in your room. Varying the control will change
the high-frequency balance and timbre.

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EMBRACE Rear

High Frequency
Level (dB)

Rear Wall
Proximity

Connect for
Normal Operation

Connect for
Normal Operation

Remove Straps
for Dual Drive

Remote
Dipole/Bipole

Chatsworth
California
Made in U.S.A.

FrontRear

0

-1 +1

Normal
Near
Rear
Wall

High Frequency
Level (dB)

Rear Wall
Proximity

Connect for
Normal Operation

Connect for
Normal Operation

Remove Straps
for Dual Drive

Remote
Dipole/Bipole

Serial No. xxxx

Chatsworth
California
Made in U.S.A.

FrontRear

0

-1 +1

Normal

Near
Rear
Wall

Set HIGH FREQUENCY
LEVEL Control To
“0”

Set MODE Control To
“Bipole”

Remote

Dipole

Bipole

Mode

Control

(on front)

Connector Panel

Set REAR WALL
PROXIMITY Control
To Match EMBRACE
Placement

CABINET CARE

Each EMBRACE speaker cabinet has a paint finish and does not
require any routine maintenance. Use a soft cloth, dampened with
water only, to remove any fingerprints or to wipe off dust. Clean
the grille by gentle vacuuming.

SPEAKERS AND POWER

An EMBRACE speaker uses high-order crossovers with steep cut­offs to eliminate damage caused by “out of band” frequencies.
Using this approach, in combination with carefully selected com­ponents and transducers, gives us confidence that a EMBRACE
speaker will not fail, even under extreme conditions. However,
there is a limit to how loud any speaker can play continuously. A
good rule of thumb is to avoid playing the system at volume levels
beyond where the sound is “clear.” If the sound becomes distorted
or strained, reduce the volume level immediately to avoid damage.

If you are unsure of the suitability of current or planned amplifier
components, please ask your Revel dealer to review them before
connecting your EMBRACE surround speakers.

SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency Response: 80 Hz ~20 kHz @ + 1.5 dB (averaged in room)

Sensitivity: 86 dB SPL, with 2.83 V

rms

@ 1 m

Impedance: 4 ohms (nominal), 3.2 ohms (minimum)

Driver Complement: (1) 8" woofer, (2) 4" midranges, (2) 1" tweeters

Crossover: 3-way, @ 250 Hz and 2.75 kHz; provision for

bipole, dipole, or Dual Drive™ connections

Weight: 96 lb (43.5 kg) shipping weight for pair

Dimensions: 11 3⁄ 8"H x 23 3⁄4" W x 9 5⁄ 8"D

289 mm H x 603 mm W x 245 mm D
(overall dimensions include grilles; also refer to
Figure 21 on the next page)

Revel constantly strives to update and improve existing products, as well as create new ones. Therefore the specifi­cations and construction details in this and related Revel publications are subject to change without notice. Dual
Drive is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Inc.

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Figure 21. Overall dimensions

for the EMBRACE

surround loudspeaker.

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SERVICE INFORMATION

In the unlikely event that your Revel component requires service,
please contact your Revel dealer for immediate assistance. They
will determine if it can be serviced locally or requires shipment to
our factory or other service repair facility.

IMPORTANT: If factory service is required, please obtain a
return authorization number before shipping the defective unit
to us. Call the Revel Service Department at 1-818-717-0770 on
any business day, from 9

A.M. to 5 P.M. PST.

• In order to repair the unit quickly, please provide us with the
product’s serial number and detailed information about the
problem the unit is experiencing, especially if it is intermittent.

• If applicable, include a copy of the original bill of sale to verify
the unit’s warranty coverage.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to pack each unit to be returned in its
original packing carton and mark the return authorization
number(s) on the outer carton(s) for identification.

Your Revel dealer can order a new set of shipping materials if you
no longer have the original cartons. Since there will be a charge for
this service, we strongly recommend saving all packing materials.

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