Outline Ai41 User manual

USER MANUAL
Ai41 -Ai81
Column Loudspeaker

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DISPOSAL OF WASTE MATERIALS
The product is designed and manufactured
with high quality materials and components,
which can be recycled and reused. When this
symbol of the crossed “wheelie” bin is attached to
a product, it means that the product is covered by
the European Directive 2012/19/EU and successive
amendments. This means that the product must NOT
be disposed of with other household-type waste.
Users are responsible for the disposal of their
electric and electronic equipment, consigning
it to an approved disposal facility. For further
information on where it is possible to send
equipment for recycling, contact your local
distributor. Correct disposal of the old product will
help to prevent potential negative consequences
for the environment and people’s health.
All the Outline electroacoustic and
electronic devices are in conformity with
the provisions of EC/EU directives (as
stated in our CE declaration of conformity).
The CE declaration of conformity is attached to the
product warranty certificate and is shipped with
the product.
CONFORMITY
SAFETY REGULATIONS
In order to avoid risks for the user’s and other
people’s safety, as well as annulling the warranty,
it is advisable to read the suggestions in this section
for correct use of the product.
The user must assume the responsibility for
making sure that the use of any rigging system and
its components in any particular circumstance or
venue conform to all applicable laws and regulations
in force at the time.
This unit was designed as part of a sound
reinforcement or audio recording system.
Any use other than that foreseen by the
manufacturer is carried out under the sole
responsibility of the user.
• The unit must ONLY be connected to the
amplified output of an amplifier, a powered
mixer or another unit with this type of output
(e.g. a self-powered loudspeaker enclosure
with an amplified auxiliary output). A suitable
power cable in compliance with current safety
norms must be used to connect the unit.
• The amplifier connected to the unit must only
be switched on after having connected and
switched on all the other components of the
sound reinforcement/recording system, to
avoid annoying noises that can sometimes
damage the loudspeakers.
• The unit must only be moved when the cables
are disconnected.
• Only dedicated accessories, specifically
designed for the system, or any standard
accessories foreseen may be used when
installing.
• The mechanical operation of the product
and the accessories used must be checked
periodically.
• This unit produces high sound pressure levels
that can damage hearing if listened to under
incorrect conditions.
• The unit must only be opened and/or repaired
by specialist staff.
• For any requirements of a technical nature,
contact OUTLINE or authorized staff.

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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The Ai41 and Ai81 are 2-way passive ultra-slim
column loudspeakers specifically designed to ensure
a minimal-discreet visual impact and an elegant
design for an easy and seamlessly layout integration
while ensuring the sound quality for which Outline
has always been recognized.
These tiny, modular, externally powered
loudspeakers provide the best performance when
installed on a flat surface. Ai41 and Ai81 feature
four and eight 1.3” neodymium magnet driver
respectively and one 0.7” treated silk dome tweeter
producing a wide nominal dispersion and impressive
maximum SPL.
Also, a passive crossover (manufactured with top-
grade miniature components) takes care to split the
LF and HF and provides protection for the drivers.
All the above enclosed in a compact, refined and
elegant design.
The cabinet, in HCDF (Hydrophobic Compact
Density Fiber), is coated with polyurethane paint
ensuring the correct operation even in the toughest
places; while the grill, made of galvanized steel,
features an epoxy powder coating. Custom RAL
colour options are available to perfectly match any
architectural layout.
AMPLIFIER CONNECTION
Ai column loudspeakers have a passive cross-
over, therefore the unit requires just one amplifier
channel.
The connections are available on a 2-pin Euroblock
socket. The amplified signal shall be fed following
the polarity sign on the connector (+/-). Use cables
with a maximum cross-section of 4 mm2(AWG 11).
The system shall be used with the suggested
Outline amplifier and presets DSP.

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MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
This system offers more than one way to install the
loudspeaker as needed.
To install the column either on wall or on a flat
surface there are two through holes dedicated as
shown in the figure below.
For this application, do not use screws with
diameter greater than 4 mm.
Proceed as follows:
n
4MAX
Fixing point for
wall mounting
Fixing point for
wall mounting
#3 M4 fixing points
for bracket
Fixing point for
wall mounting
Fixing point for
wall mounting
#2 M4 fixing points
for bracket
Fixing point for
wall mounting
Fixing point for
wall mounting
• Remove the grill, held by magnets,
• mark the points on the affected surface,
• create the fixing points,
• fix the cabinet,
• reposition the grill.
#3 M4 fixing points
for bracket
Fixing point for
wall mounting
Fixing point for
wall mounting
#2 M4 fixing points
for bracket
Fixing point for
wall mounting
Fixing point for
wall mounting
The AIWALL01 is a tiltable bracket for applications
where a specific aiming is required or the surface
does not allow wall mounting.
To mount the bracket follow this procedure:
• Unscrew the two
parts removing the
pin,
• mount the wall plate
(using the guides
to make the fixing
points),
• attach the cabinet
to the other plate
using the two screws
provided,
• join the two parts
together with the
pin, positioning the
column in the desired
position.
The Ai 41 and Ai 81 feature also two and three
M4 fixing point on the rear panel respectively, that
allow to use proper
accessories to mount
the column.

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OVERALL DIMENSIONS
57130
1129049
46
350
25
163
19713080163
11
51049
46
570
25
57130
1129049
46
350
25
163
197
130
80
163
11
510
49
46
570
25
Ai 41
Ai 81

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Ai 41 Ai 81
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Response (-10 dB) 280 Hz - 20 kHz 300 Hz - 20 kHz
Nominal Dispersion (H) 160° 160°
Nominal Dispersion (V) 60° 40°
Impedance (Nom / Min) 8 Ω / 9.2 Ω 16 Ω / 16.6 Ω
Watt AES (Continuous / Peak) * 10 W / 160 W 20 W / 320 W
Maximum SPL Output ** 107.5 dB 112 dB
* according to AES2-2012 (+12 dB) standard
** calculated using +12 dB Crest Factor signal (AES2-2012), Half space
PHYSICAL
Component Low 4 x 1.3” NdFeB Full Range driver 8 x 1.3” NdFeB Full Range driver
Component High 0.7” treated silk dome tweeter 0.7” treated silk dome tweeter
Connector 2-pin Euroblock 2-pin Euroblock
Cabinet Material HCDF (Hydrophobic Compact Density
Fiber)
HCDF (Hydrophobic Compact Density
Fiber)
Cabinet Finish Black or White textured polyurethane paint
(overpainted RAL colors on request)
Black or White textured polyurethane paint
(overpainted RAL colors on request)
Grill Epoxy powder coated Epoxy powder coated
Installation points 2 through holes diam. 4 mm on front / 2 x
M5 on back
2 through holes diam. 4 mm on front / 3 x
M5 on back
Height 350 mm - 13 6/8” 570 mm - 22 4/8”
Width 46 mm - 1 6/8” 46 mm - 1 6/8”
Depth 25 mm -1” 25 mm -1”
Weight 0.6 kg - 1.3 lb 0.85 kg - 1.85 lb

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APPENDIX - PERIODIC CONTROLS
All the loudspeakers, before the shipment, are
fully tested at the end of the production line, but
before the system is installed an overall check shall
be performed to ensure that the system has not been
damaged during the shipment. Periodic controls
shall be performed at regular time intervals. The
following table represents an ideal check.
Loudspeaker Serial Number: Position:
Date
Transducers Impedance
Loudspeaker cabinet
Loudspeaker grills
Screws
Additional notes
Signature

Outline carries out on-going research for product improvement. New materials, manufacturing methods and
design upgrades are introduced to existing products without prior notice as a routine result of this philosophy.
For this reason, any current Outline product may differ in some aspect from its description, but will always
equal or exceed the original design specifications unless otherwise stated.
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Operating manual product code: Z OMAi
Release: 20220119
Printed in Italy