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| + | There are three version of the Akubarik loudspeaker: |
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− | | + | :[[Akubarik_Exakt|Exakt Akubarik - Akubarik with Exakt Technology]]<br> |
− | | + | :[[Akubarik_Aktiv| Akubarik (Aktiv) - Akubarik with internal Aktiv cards and amplifers]]<br> |
− | == '''Product info''' ==
| + | :[[Akubarik_Passive| Akubarik (Passive) - Akubarik with internal passive Crossover]]<br> |
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− | * ''Product Name:'' AKUBARIK
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− | * ''Date of Introduction:'' April 2013
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− | * ''Type:'' Integrated Aktiv Isobarik Loudspeaker
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− | * ''Features''
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− | ** [http://www.linn.co.uk/buying#technology Chakra Power]
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− | ** [http://www.linn.co.uk/why_dynamik Dynamik Power Supply]
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− | == '''Manuals''' ==
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− | [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/images/d/d5/PACK_1671_lo_res_18thApr2013.pdf Quickstart]
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− | [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/images/1/1b/Linn_Safety_Info.pdf Safety Information]
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− | [http://www.linn.co.uk/warranty Warranty Terms & Conditions] | |
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− | [http://www.linn.co.uk/support Linn Support Site] | |
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− | == '''Installation''' ==
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− | We recommend that your Akubarik loudspeakers are unpacked, installed and adjusted by
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− | an authorised Linn retailer.
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− | To get the best from your Akubarik loudspeakers, it is important that they are
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− | positioned and levelled correctly.
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− | Please note, in order to achieve the very best from your Akubarik, some
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− | adjustment may be required after positioning, levelling and connecting. See the Fine
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− | adjustment section.
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− | == '''Unpacking''' ==
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− | [[Image:Akubarik_no_lie.jpg|right|365x300px|Image:Akubarik_no_lie.jpg]]
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− | '''IMPORTANT:'''
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− | The Akubariks are heavy; take great care when moving them. <br>
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− | When unpacking, lifting or moving them, we recommend using two people to avoid personal injury.
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− | * Do not lift your Akubarik using the amplifier module, this will cause damage to your loudspeaker.
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− | * Do not lay the loudspeakers on their front face or the amplifier on the rear as this will damage the loudspeaker.
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− | * We recommend that you retain the packaging in case you need to transport your loudspeaker(s) at a later date.
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− | * Loudspeakers are packed individually with a separate package containing both speaker stands.
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− | * Take care when unpacking to avoid damage to the cabinets.
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− | Move the (boxed) loudspeaker to an uncluttered, flat area adjacent to its eventual position (this will avoid any excessive moving and carrying of unpacked loudspeakers).
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− | Stand the loudspeaker box on its base.
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− | Remove the plastic clips holing the box together (four from the base and one from the sleeve).
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− | Remove the cardboard sleeve by lifting it straight up until it clears the top of the
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− | cabinet
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− | Leaving the top end cap on (to protect the loudspeaker) turn the Akubarik upside down.
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− | Remove the bottom end caps to allow the stand to be fitted (see below).
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− | Once the stand has been fitted, carefully rotate speaker onto the stand. Lift the loudspeaker out of the top end-cap and remove its protective bag.
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− | Leave the packaging between the amplifier module and the cabinet and the 3-K Array cover in place until the loudspeakers have been moved to their final position.
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− | Once you have positioned the loudspeakers, remove the two packaging pieces between the amplifier and the cabinet and VERY CAREFULLY snip the plastic tie holding the 3-K Array cover in place and remove it.
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− | == '''Fitting the Stand''' ==
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− | [[Image:Akubarik_plinth_off_stand_on.jpg|centre|618x336px|Image:Stand fitting.jpg]]
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− | On a clean, level surface that will not damage the loudspeaker; carefully stand the speaker upside-down without laying it on its front or rear face.
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− | Remove the five bolts holding the transit plinth in place using a 13mm socket spanner.
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− | Remove the transit plinth and retain with the packaging in case you need to transport your loudspeaker(s) in the future.
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− | Position the speaker stand above the speaker as shown above and attach using the 5 bolts removed in step 2.
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− | '''IMPORTANT:'''
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− | Take care not to over tighten the bolts.
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− | == '''Positioning''' ==
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− | * [http://docs.linn.co.uk/wiki/index.php/product_positioning Positioning Information]
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− | For further assistance, try our [http://www.linn.co.uk/linn_customer_support customer support] pages or the [http://Forums.linn.co.uk Linn Forum.]
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− | == '''Levelling''' ==
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− | == '''Connections''' ==
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− | # '''MAINS SWITCH''' - Power on / off switch.
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− | # '''MAINS INPUT''' - To connect to the mains electricity supply.
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− | # '''BALANCED IN''' - To connect pre-amp outputs with balanced (XLR) outputs*.
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− | == '''Operation''' ==
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− | == '''Fine Adjustments''' ==
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− | Once your Akubariks are correctly positioned, levelled and connected, some
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− | tuning of the sound may benefit the performance.
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− | The acoustics of a room are dependent on many factors including size, shape, contents
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− | and textures. The information below will assist in helping you to achieve optimum sound
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− | from your loudspeakers in any setting.
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− | The Akubariks are provided with two adjustment switches on the back panel. The
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− | factory settings will provide the best performance in the majority of room settings,
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− | however if a room's acoustics are found to be a little bright or perhaps a bit bass-heavy,
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− | these switches allow certain parameters to be fine-tuned, in order to allow the
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− | loudspeaker performance to match the room acoustics more closely.
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− | | '''Switch'''
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− | | '''Available Settings'''
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− | | '''Factory Default Setting'''
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− | | '''Roll-On'''
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− | | Set frequency of high pass filter
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− | | 20Hz, 40Hz, 60Hz
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− | | 20Hz
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− | | '''Bass Cut'''
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− | | Reduce Bass level
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− | | 0dB to -7dB (1dB steps)
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− | | '''Mid'''
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− | | Adjust gain of Midrange
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− | | -1.5dB to +2dB (in 0.5dB steps)
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− | | '''Tweeter'''
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− | | Adjust gain of Tweeter
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− | | -1.5dB to +2dB (in 0.5dB steps)
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− | | '''Super Tweeter'''
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− | | Adjust gain of Super Tweeter
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− | | -1.5dB to +2dB (in 0.5dB steps)
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− | '''*''' - Individually tuned at factory to match specific 3K Array
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− | '''NB:-''' Invalid settings will mute the entire speaker and light Blue and Red LEDs together.
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