Page 2 - INTRODUCTION; Product Description
2 INTRODUCTION Product Description Russound Ratio® High-Effi ciency Loudspeakers are designed to provide high acoustic output with low amplifi er power. This makes them perfectly suited for use with low- powered amplifi ed keypads and amplifi ed volume controls. Low-mass driver materials and state-o...
Page 3 - Applications
3 INTRODUCTION Applications Ratio speakers provide room-fi lling sound in any multiroom system with amplifi ed keypads. In many cases where an external amplifi er would be added for conventional speakers, a pair of Ratio speakers powered directly by the keypad will suffi ce. Designed for optimal per...
Page 4 - PREPARATION; Prewiring
4 PREPARATION Prewiring Run a separate 2-conductor stranded copper speaker cable of at least 16 AWG (1.5 mm) from the amplifi ed keypad or amplifi er to each speaker. ( Note: When using the RC61S stereo ceiling speaker, run either one 4-con-ductor cable or two 2-conductor cables to the speaker.) Be ...
Page 5 - INSTALLATION; Connecting the Speakers
5 INSTALLATION Connecting the Speakers Note: Before connecting a ceiling speaker, place the mounting ring, fl ange down, around the back of the speaker. 1. Strip 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 cm) off the end of the cable’s outer jacket. Then strip ½ inch (1.3 cm) of insulation off each wire. 2. Twist the ...
Page 6 - Final Assembly
6 Final Assembly Ceiling speakers Reattach grille 1. If you removed the grille for painting, insert the scrim cloth into the grille and align the tabs on the edge of the grille with the slots in the baffl e. 2. Gently press the grille back into place on the speaker, using even pressure around the ed...
Page 7 - Connecting the Amplifi ed Keypad or Amplifi er
7 Wall speakers Note: The spring clip spacers are set at the factory for a wall thickness of 5/8 inch (1.6 cm). For a 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) wall, turn the spacers over so the thicker side faces the wall. Remove the spacers from the clips for a 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) wall, or when using rough-in brackets. 1. ...
Page 8 - SPECIFICATIONS
8 Model: RC61 Loudspeaker type: Round 2-way in-ceiling Woofer: 6.5” (16.5 cm) polypropylene cone Tweeter: ½” (13 mm) polyetherimide dome Frequency response: 76 Hz – 20kHz ±3 dB Frequency range: 58 Hz – 20kHz –6/+3 dB Sensitivity: 90 dB SPL 2.83 V @ 1 m Nominal impedance: 8 ohms Recommended amplifi e...
Page 10 - NOTES
Page 11 - WARRANTY; Warranty
11 WARRANTY Warranty Russound Ratio Loudspeakers have a fi ve-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. During the warranty period, Russound will replace any defective part and correct any defect in workmanship without charge for either parts or labor. Russound may replace returned...
Page 12 - Ratio; High-Effi ciency Indoor Loudspeakers; Instruction Manual; Models
Ratio ® High-Effi ciency Indoor Loudspeakers Instruction Manual Models RC61 RC61S RC81 RW691 Russound5 Forbes Road, Newmarket NH 03857 USATel 603.659.5170 • Fax 603.659.5388www.russound.comTechnical Support: [email protected] 28-1269 Revision 1 12/14/07 Copyright © 2007 Russound. All rights reserved...