PLACEMENT
Outdoor use:
The materials used in the construction of these Musica Indoor/Outdoor speakers
are weather resistant for use in even the harshest conditions. Adhering to just a few
mounting guidelines will further extend the life of the product.
Whenever possible, mount the speaker under an eve or other protective overhang.
Always aim the speaker at a slight downward angle to prevent water from accumulat-
ing on the speaker cone.
Do not place the speaker in a location where water, snow or ice will accumulate on the
speaker for extended periods of time.
Indoor Use:
These Musica Indoor/Outdoor speakers work very well when wall mounted in indoor
applications. When you place the speaker on a wall, you take advantage of the natural
boundary effect that occurs when a speaker system is placed against one or more
surfaces. This boundary effect will provide increased overall output. When you mount
the speaker against one surface (on a wall) you increase output by 3dB. When you
mount the speaker against two surfaces (on the wall near the ceiling) you increase the
output by 6dB. When you mount the speaker against three surfaces (in a corner near
the ceiling) you increase the output by 9dB.
Shelf Mounting:
When placing these speakers on a shelf or other flat surface, remove the C-bracket
by unscrewing the top and bottom thumb screws. Then re-insert the bottom thumb
screw into the cabinet. This will allow the speaker to maintain a level orientation.
Down Firing:
M430AW/M530AW also work well in a down firing configuration for spaces utilizing
open beam ceilings such as offices, restaurants and warehouses.
INSTALLATION
Fixed Install:
The M430AW/M530AW include a versatile yet simple C-bracket designed to provide
easy vertical or horizontal installation on just about any surface. The speaker may be
installed using screws or bolts placed through the “L” shaped holes in the mounting
bracket. The center 3/8” hole allows wires to exit through the bracket when wall mount-
ing, for a neat installation. On M530AW, the unused inserts on the rear of the cabinet
may be used with standard 1/4”-20 forged eyebolt. These parts are available through
many sources. Size 21, 1/4” X 1” Forged Eyebolt
When you have an installation challenge that the C-bracket will not accommodate,
we suggest you contact our friends at OMNIMOUNT systems (www.omnimount.com)
to select one of their quality swivel mount products.
When mounting the speakers in a horizontal orientation, you can easily change the
orientation of the MUSICA logos on the grilles. Simply pull the logo out slightly and turn
the logo 90 degrees, where it will lock into place in the new direction.
CONNECTIONS:
The M530AW input terminals are 5-way binding posts. The binding post is designed
Be sure to use a good quality, unshielded twisted pair speaker cable to connect the
amplifier to the speaker(s) (#16AWG for runs less than 80’, #14AWG for runs greater
than 80’). Standard ZIP style speaker cable may also be used if twisted pair cable is
not available.
When making the connections, be sure to maintain proper polarity between speak-
ers. (Red wire to red terminal and black wire to black terminal).
Maintenance and Care
Your Musica Indoor/Outdoor speakers have been designed and manufactured for
years of trouble-free service. You can clean your loudspeakers with a dampened soft
cloth or paper towel. If the speaker is mounted high on a wall or ceiling, use a broom
or duster to gently brush it off. Spraying the speaker with high-pressure water is not
recommended.
SPECIFICATIONS:
M530AW
Frequency Response (± 3 dB) 117 Hz to 23 kHz
Power Handling (RMS/Peak Music) 50W / 100W
Sensitivity (2.83V/1M) 91.4dB
High Frequency 3/4” Piezo Dome
Mid-High Frequency 1” Balanced Dome
Low Frequency 5 1/4” Polypropylene Cone Woofer
Impedance 8 ohms Nominal, 4 ohms minimum
Input Connections: 5-Way Binding Posts
Materials Injection Molded ABS Weatherproof Enclosure
Perforated Powder Coated Steel Grille matches enclosure
color
Weight (Less Bracket) 4.3lbs. (1.9kg)
Weight (With Bracket) 4.7lbs. (2.1kg)
Dimensions (Less Bracket) 9 1/2”H (24.1cm) X 7 1/8”W (18.0cm) X 6 1/4”D (15.9cm)
MTX HOME SPEAKERS SPEAKER SYSTEM
to accept up to 14#AWG stranded cable or standard banana plugs.
