Genelec AIC25 User manual

Genelec’s new AIC25 Active In-Ceiling
loudspeaker system consists of a two-way
loudspeaker enclosure and a matched
remote amplifier module RAM2. It has
been designed to the same rigorous stan-
dards as Genelec’s high-performance HT
series active Home Theater loudspeak-
ers, ensuring that no other in-ceiling loud-
speaker of similar size can match the low
distortion, neutrality and sound pressure
capability of the AIC25.
The AIC25 loudspeaker has a 5” bass
driver loaded with a 4.7 liter enclosure and
a 3/4” treble driver giving a precise and
uncolored acoustic response. The RAM2
remote amplifier module includes an active
crossover circuitry and 40 + 40 W power
amplifiers for the bass and treble driver
respectively. RCA and balanced XLR line
level input connectors and adjustable input
sensitivity ensure convenient connection
to all types of decoders. Connectors for
remote power/standby mode switching are
also provided. The active crossover unit
allows accurate Bass Tilt, Bass Roll-Off
and Treble Tilt adjustments for fine-tuning
the sound balance to suit various acousti-
cal conditions and listener tastes.
The solid, carefully dimensioned enclo-
sure gives far better control of bass
reproduction than typical in-ceiling loud-
speakers. The loudspeaker enclosure
requires only 158 mm (63/16”) of free depth
inside the ceiling structure and can easily
be retrofitted to existing construction and
the visible parts of the loudspeaker can be
painted to match the colour of the ceiling.
The RAM2 amplifier module can be
rack mounted with its dedicated Rack
Mount Kit (optional) or placed on a shelf
or into a cabinet. The wiring between the
amplifier module and loudspeaker can be
made of standard 18 to 10 gauge 4-con-
ductor wire. Expensive proprietary cables
are not needed. Each loudspeaker/ampli-
fier combination has been carefully tested
and matched together before delivery for
maximum accuracy.
Visit Genelec’s Home Theater website
www.genelec-ht.com for more information
of Genelec’s Home Theater loudspeaker
line.
Genelec AIC25
Active In-Ceiling Loudspeaker
Data Sheet
AIC25

AIC25 Data Sheet
Genelec Document BBA0064002a. Copyright Genelec Oy 9.2006. All data subject to change without prior notice
International enquiries:
Genelec, Olvitie 5
FIN-74100, Iisalmi, Finland
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Email [email protected]
In the U.S. please contact:
Genelec, Inc., 7 Tech Circle
Natick, MA 01760, U.S.A.
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Email [email protected]
www.genelec.com
In Sweden please contact:
Genelec Sverige
Box 5521, S-141 05 Huddinge
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Email [email protected]
In China please contact:
Beijing Genelec Audio Co. Ltd.
Jianwai SOHO, Tower 12, Room 2306
39 East 3rd Ring Road
Chaoyang District, Beijing 100022, China
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Amplifier Section
SyStem SpecificAtionS
Aic25
Lower cut-off frequency, –3 dB ≤68 Hz
Upper cut-off frequency, –3 dB > 20 kHz
Free field frequency response 70 Hz – 18 kHz (± 2.5 dB)
Maximum short term sine wave acoustic
output on axis in half space, averaged from
100 Hz to 3 kHz
@ 1 m > 100 dB SPL
Maximum peak acoustic output per pair with
music material
@ 1 m > 110 dB SPL
Self generated noise level in half space at 1 m
on axis (A-weighted)
≤10 dB
Harmonic distortion at 85 dB SPL
at 1 m on axis
Freq: 70…200 Hz
> 200 Hz
< 3%
< 1 %
Drivers
Bass
Treble
130 mm (5") cone
19 mm (3/4") metal dome
Weight
Loudspeaker cabinet
Amplifier
3.0 kg (6.6 lb)
2.2 kg (4.8 lb)
Dimensions
Loudspeaker cabinet max. diameter
Loudspeaker cabinet max. depth
Cutout diameter
Minimum free depth measured from the
surface of the ceiling
Amplifier height
Amplifier width
Amplifier depth*
*Note that the cable connectors require at
least 100 mm (4”) of space behind the
amplifier
284 mm (113/16”)
158 mm (63/16”)
257 mm (101/8”)
160 mm (64/16”)
177 mm (631/32”) (4U)
54 mm (21/8”)
260 mm (101/4”)
Aic25
Bass amplifier short term output power
Treble amplifier short term output power
(Long term output power is limited by driver
unit protection circuitry)
40 W at 8 Ohm load
40 W at 8 Ohm load
Amplifier system THD at nominal output ≤0.08 %
Mains voltage 100, 120 or 230 V
Power consumption (average)
Idle
Full output
10 VA
80 VA
Recommended loudspeaker cable gauge 0.8 to 5.0 mm2
(18 to 10 AWG)
Standby/On switching by signal sensing Autostart function or +12 V DC
remote control
croSSoVer Section
Aic25
Connectors:
XLR female input, balanced 10 kOhm
RCA female input, unbalanced 10 kOhm
“LINK OUT” XLR male output, balanced
10 kOhm
pin 1 gnd, pin 2 +, pin 3 -
pin +, ring gnd
pin 1 gnd, pin 2 +, pin 3 -
Input level for 100 dB SPL output at 1 m -6 dBu
Input Sensitivity adjustment range +6 dBu to -6 dBu
Crossover frequency, Bass/Treble 3.0 kHz
Treble Tilt control operating range 0 to –2 dB @ 15 kHz
Bass Tilt control operating range in –2 dB
steps
From 0 to -6 dB @ 100 Hz
Bass Roll-Off control -6 dB @ 85 Hz
The ‘CAL’ position is with all tone controls set to ‘off’ and the input sensitivity
control to maximum (fully clockwise).
284 (11 3/16")
250 (9 27/32")
284 (11 3/16")
153 (6 1/32")
158 (6 3/16")
139 (5 15/32")
260 (10 1/4") 54 (2 1/8")
47 (1 27/32")
12 (15/32")
16 (5/8")
149 (5 7/8")
177 (6 31/32")
Figure 1. The main dimensions of the AIC25 loudspeaker cabinet Figure 2. The main dimensions of the RAM2 amplifier