ArenaMatch Utility
Small-format Foreground/Fill Loudspeakers
AMU105
AMU108
AMU206
AMU208
Installation Guide

Important Safety Instructions

Please read and keep all safety and use instructions.
This product is intended for installation by professional installers only! This document is intended to provide professional installers with basic installation and safety guidelines for this product in typical fixed-installation systems. Please read this document and all safety warnings before attempting installation. Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to authorized service centers, installers, technicians, dealers, or distributors. To contact Bose Professional or to find a dealer or distributor near you, visit PRO.BOSE.COM.

1.  Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
6. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
7. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

WARNINGS/CAUTIONS:

Contains small parts which may be a choking hazard. Not suitable for children under age 3.
This product contains magnetic material. Consult your physician on whether this might affect your implantable medical device.
All Bose products must be installed in accordance with local, state, federal, and industry regulations. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure the installation of the loudspeakers and mounting system is performed in accordance with all applicable codes, including local building codes and regulations. Consult the local authority having jurisdiction before installing this product. Unsafe mounting or overhead suspension of any heavy load can result in serious injury or death, and property damage. It is the installer’s responsibility to evaluate the reliability of any mounting method used for their application. Only professional installers with the knowledge of proper hardware and safe mounting techniques should attempt to install any loudspeaker overhead.
Do NOT make unauthorized alterations to this product.
The AMU105 wall mounting kit is only for use with model AMU105.
The AMU108 wall mounting kit is only for use with model AMU108.
The AMU206 wall mounting kit is only for use with model AMU206.
The AMU208 wall mounting kit is only for use with model AMU208.
Do not mount on surfaces that are not sturdy, or that have hazards concealed behind them,
such as electrical wiring or plumbing. If you are not sure about installing the bracket, contact a qualified professional installer. Ensure the bracket is installed according to local building codes.
Do not use hydrocarbon-based solvents, lubricants, or cleaning agents of any type on or around Bose speakers and associated mounting hardware, during installation. The use of such hydrocarbon-based lubricants, solvents, or cleaning agents on or around the mounting anchors and screws can lead to degradation of the plastic material, possibly resulting in cracking and premature failure of the product. Keep the product away from fire and heat sources. Do NOT place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, on or near the product.

Regulatory Information
This product conforms to all applicable EU directive requirements. The complete Declaration of Conformity can be found at www.Bose.com/compliance.
This product conforms to all applicable Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 and all other applicable UK regulations. The complete declaration of conformity can be found at: www.Bose.com/compliance
This symbol means the product must not be discarded as household waste and should be delivered to an appropriate collection facility for recycling. Proper disposal and recycling help protect natural resources, human health, and the environment. For more information on the disposal and recycling of this product, contact your local municipality, disposal service, or the shop where you bought this product.

China Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table

Names and Contents of Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements
	Toxic or Hazardous Substances and Elements
Part Name	Lead (Pb)	Mercury (Hg)	Cadmium (Cd)	Hexavalent (CR(VI))	Polvbrominated Biphenyl (PBB)	Polybrominated diphen(PBylether DE)
PCBs	X	0	0	0	0	0
Metal Parts	X	0	0	0	0	0
Plastic Parts	0	0	0	0	0	0
Speakers	X	0	0	0	0	0
Cables	X	0	0	0	0	0
This table is prepared in accordance with the provisions of SJ/T 11364. 0: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this part is below the limit requirement of GB/T 26572.
X: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at last one of the homogeneous materials used for this part is above the limit requirement of GB/T 26572.

Taiwan Restriction of Hazardous Substances Table

Date of Manufacture: The eighth digit in the serial number indicates the year of manufacture; “7” is 2007 or 2017.
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Warranty Information
This product is covered by a limited warranty. For warranty details, visit PRO.BOSE.COM.

Overview

Built for zone-fill coverage or high-SPL foreground music, Bose ArenaMatch Utility loudspeakers feature similar tonal balance to ArenaMatch array modules but in compact designs. With an outdoor direct-exposure rating and the same EMB2S compression driver as ArenaMatch arrays, ArenaMatch Utility loudspeakers ensure consistent and intelligible high-level sound for any outdoor venue.

Product Features

Deploy as zone-fill to support ArenaMatch arrays systems, delivering powerful, intelligible sound and ensuring consistent tonal balance with EMB2S compression drivers in every speaker.
Deploy for high-level foreground music in any outdoor venue.
Install outdoors in direct-exposure applications with a three-layer stainless steel grille, water-resistant coating on woofer cone, industrial polyurethane exterior coating, and molded cover to protect inputs.
Adapt to a variety of configurations — all models ship standard with 70/100V transformer inputs and passive crossover with optimized filters for each transducer for more consistent frequency and polar response.
Streamline the design process by combining with complementary Bose Professional products, such as PowerMatch amplifiers and ControlSpace DSP.
Mount easily with included powder-coated steel U-bracket; rear enclosure panel also includes M8 threaded inserts to accept third-party accessory mounting bracket.
EN 54-24 Certified: EN 54-24: 2008, Loudspeaker for Voice Alarm Systems for Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems for Buildings

ArenaMatch Utility Loudspeakers

Package Contents

Each ArenaMatch Utility loudspeaker carton includes the following:

Optional Accessories
ArenaMatch Utility loudspeakers are compatible with the RMU pan-and-tilt bracket (WBPWR-50) and various third-party pole-mount kits.
Note: The optional mounting accessories have not been assessed to EN 54-24 specifications.

Inspection & Maintenance

WARNING: The loudspeaker and all mounting components must be inspected annually by a qualified professional who is trained and certified in suspending loudspeaker systems. All rigging parts and components used in the suspension of the loudspeaker system should be visually inspected for signs of cracking, bending, water damage,  corrosion, de-lamination, or any other condition that could compromise the system’s integrity and create a dangerous falling hazard.
Maintaining Weather Resistance
ArenaMatch Utility loudspeakers are rated for direct-exposure outdoor installations. To maintain weather resistance, please observe the following precautions:

1. Before, during, and after installation, check the surface of the loudspeaker enclosure to ensure that the factory-applied, weather-resistant coating has not been damaged.
2. During installation, angle the loudspeaker at least 5° downward to reduce the potential of rain compromising the performance of the loudspeaker.
3. All mounting holes must be sealed off with steel screws (included with applicable accessories) or the included plastic plugs (pre-installed).
4. The gland nut that secures the loudspeaker cable is factory sealed. Do not remove the gland nut or the weather-resistant seal will be broken.
5. The loudspeaker is rated for direct-exposure installations, which means the grille is designed to withstand normal and wind-driven rain. The grille is not designed to withstand direct spraying of water from a hose or pressure washer.

CAUTION: If the above instructions are not observed, the weather-resistant integrity of your ArenaMatch Utility loudspeaker could be compromised.
For fire and evacuation notification applications, environmentally rated to IP33C per EN 54-24.
For general purpose audio installation applications, environmentally rated to IP55 per EN60529.

Recommended Tools

The following tools are recommended for the assembly of an ArenaMatch Utility loudspeaker system:
Flathead screwdriver
#2 Phillips-head screwdriver
10-millimeter socket or wrench
5-millimeter hex key
T3 square drive (included)

Product Dimensions

ArenaMatch Utility AMU105
Product net weight: 6.5 kg (14.4 lb) / 7.5 kg (16.5 lb) with U-bracket

ArenaMatch Utility AMU108
Product net weight: 10.6 kg (23.3 lb) / 12.6 kg (27.7 lb) with U-bracket

ArenaMatch Utility AMU206
Product net weight: 12.2 kg (26.8 lb) / 13.8 kg (30.5 lb) with U-bracket

ArenaMatch Utility AMU208
Product net weight: 17.0 kg (37.5 lb) / 19.5 kg (43.0 lb) with U-bracket

Installation

Input Panel
The input panel for all models is identical. They include a single screw-terminal barrier strip. Each terminal accepts a wire gauge of 10 AWG to 18 AWG.

1. Tap switch: Rotate to adjust the tap setting. Use a flathead screwdriver.
2. Barrier strip
   Securing the Wiring
   Feed the wiring through the gland nut on the bottom of the input panel. Once you are done wiring your loudspeaker, rotate the gland nut clockwise to seal the wire.  ighten the gland nut by hand until the wire is held firmly in place, then tighten the gland nut an additional quarter turn. Do not over-tighten.
   Note: Gland nut is rated IP68.
   CAUTION: If the gland nut is not properly fastened, water could get into the input panel and damage the loudspeaker.

Attaching the Input Panel Cover
ArenaMatch Utility loudspeakers are shipped with the rear input panel cover not installed. Once you’ve made input wiring connections, secure the cover over the input panel with the included M4 screws.
Note: The input cover can be rotated to support four different orientations. Always be sure the gland nut and wiring are facing downward.

Loudspeaker Pitch Angles
The maximum pitch angles for AMU loudspeakers when horizontally mounted with the included U-bracket are as follows:

Note: The pitch angle is defined between the loudspeaker reference axis and the perpendicular axis to the mounting surface.

Mounting AMU Loudspeakers with the U-bracket

CAUTION: Before installation, determine the location and position of your AMU loudspeaker. Only remove the plastic inserts that are necessary for your installation. The plastic inserts are factory sealed to prevent water damage. If any insert is left unsealed after installation, the weather-resistant integrity of your loudspeaker could be compromised.

1. Choose a mounting location that will safely support the weight of the loudspeaker.
2. Remove packing materials and place the loudspeaker on the floor beneath the planned suspension point.
3. Using the included T3 square drive, remove the center plastic insert and one other insert (determined by your loudspeaker installation design) on each side of the loudspeaker.
4. Insert an M8 screw through a rubber washer and into the center threaded hole on each side of the loudspeaker. Do not tighten.
5. Hold the U-bracket in the mounting location and mark the holes.
6. Drill holes into the mounting surface using previously marked positions.
7. Attach the U-bracket to the building surface using appropriate fasteners (not included).
   CAUTION: For attaching U-brackets to a surface, choose fasteners that are consistent with all local building codes and requirements to support the weight of the loudspeaker.
8. Hang the loudspeaker on the bracket by lowering the M8 screws into the bracket slots, keeping the rubber washers between the bracket and the speaker enclosure.
9. Connect your wiring to your loudspeaker.
10. Feed the wiring through the gland nut on the input panel cover and tighten the gland nut (see Securing the Wiring on page 16).
11. Attach the input cover using the included M4 screws (see Attaching the Input Panel Cover on page 17).
12. Position the loudspeaker in your desired pitch angle.
13. Insert an M8 screw through the remaining open insert on each side of the loudspeaker.
14. Tighten the four M8 screws with a 10-millimeter socket tool using a torque not to exceed 13.6 to 20.3-newton ·meters (10 to 15-pound ·feet).

Rotating the High-frequency Waveguides

1. Remove the screws (AMU108: 6 screws; AMU206/AMU208: 8 screws) from around the loudspeaker grille and remove the grille from the enclosure.
2. Remove the eight waveguide screws.
3. Pull the waveguide forward, rotate it 90°, and place it back into the enclosure.
4. Secure the waveguide using the screws removed in Step 2.
5. Reattach the grille using the screws removed in Step 1.

Recommended Amplifier Power
Selecting the proper amplifier size for a given loudspeaker requires analysis of the transducer long-term (RMS) power rating, the dynamic range of the input-source material (crest factor), desired sound pressure levels, and other factors. As a general guideline, to optimize ArenaMatch Utility system performance, the following amplifier configurations are recommended.

Recommended Signal Processing
Digital signal processing (DSP) equipment is required for infrasonic protection, equalization, and voltage limiting protection.
Recommended loudspeaker DSP presets are available in Bose ControlSpace Designer software and are designed for use with Bose PowerMatch configurable professional amplifiers and ControlSpace ESP and EX processor hardware (sold separately).

Technical Specifications

AMU105

Footnotes

1.  Frequency response and range measured on-axis (reference axis) in an anechoic environment with recommended bandpass and EQ.
2. Bose extended-lifecycle test using pink noise filtered to meet IEC268-5, 6-dB crest factor, 500-hour duration.
3. AES standard 2-hour duration with IEC system noise.
4. Sensitivity measured in an anechoic environment with a recommended high-pass filter.
5. Maximum SPL calculated using sensitivity and power ratings, exclusive of power compression.
6. The specifications data was measured in an anechoic chamber, free-field. The reference plane is on the grille surface. The reference axis is perpendicular to the center of the grille surface. The horizontal plane contains the reference axis and is parallel to the horizontal axis defined by the longest baffle dimension.
7. Tested to IP55 per EN60529 when used in General Purpose Audio installation, not for Fire and Evacuation notification applications. Notified Body certified by UL per the EN54-24 the standard for an IP33C rating, acceptable for use in a Fire and Evacuation Notification System application.

AMU108

Footnotes

1. Frequency response and range measured on-axis in an anechoic environment with recommended bandpass and EQ.
2. Bose extended-lifecycle test using pink noise filtered to meet IEC268-5, 6-dB crest factor, 500-hour duration.
3. AES standard 2-hour duration with IEC system noise.
4. Sensitivity measured in an anechoic environment with a recommended high-pass filter.
5. Maximum SPL calculated using sensitivity and power ratings, exclusive of power compression.
6. The specifications data was measured in an anechoic chamber, free-field. The reference plane is on the grille surface. The reference axis is perpendicular to the center of the grille surface. The horizontal plane contains the reference axis and is parallel to the horizontal axis defined by the longest baffle dimension.
7. Tested to IP55 per EN60529 when used in General Purpose Audio installation, not for Fire and Evacuation notification applications. Notified Body certified by UL per the EN54-24 the standard for an IP33C rating, acceptable for use in a Fire and Evacuation Notification System application.

AMU206

Footnotes

1. Frequency response and range measured on-axis in an anechoic environment with recommended bandpass and EQ.
2. Bose extended-lifecycle test using pink noise filtered to meet IEC268-5, 6-dB crest factor, 500-hour duration.
3. AES standard 2-hour duration with IEC system noise.
4. Sensitivity measured in an anechoic environment with a recommended high-pass filter.
5. Maximum SPL calculated using sensitivity and power ratings, exclusive of power compression.
6. The specifications data was measured in an anechoic chamber, free-field. The reference plane is on the grille surface. The reference axis is perpendicular to the center of the grille surface.
   The horizontal plane contains the reference axis and is parallel to the horizontal axis defined by the longest baffle dimension.
7. Tested to IP55 per EN60529 when used in General Purpose Audio installation, not for Fire and Evacuation notification applications. Notified Body certified by UL per the EN54-24 standard for an IP33C rating, acceptable for use in a Fire and Evacuation Notification System application.

AMU208

Footnotes

1. Frequency response and range measured on-axis in an anechoic environment with recommended bandpass and EQ.
2. Bose extended-lifecycle test using pink noise filtered to meet IEC268-5, 6-dB crest factor, 500-hour duration.
3. AES standard 2-hour duration with IEC system noise.
4. Sensitivity measured in an anechoic environment with a recommended high-pass filter.
5. Maximum SPL calculated using sensitivity and power ratings, exclusive of power compression.
6. The specifications data was measured in an anechoic chamber, free-field. The reference plane is on the grille surface. The reference axis is perpendicular to the center of the grille surface.
   The horizontal plane contains the reference axis and is parallel to the horizontal axis defined by the longest baffle dimension.
7. Tested to IP55 per EN60529 when used in General Purpose Audio installation, not for Fire and Evacuation notification applications. Notified Body certified by UL per the EN54-24 standard for an IP33C rating, acceptable for use in a Fire and Evacuation Notification System application.

AMU105 Frequency Response

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Documents / Resources

BOSE AMU208 ArenaMatch Utility Small-format Foreground/Fill Loudspeakers [pdf] Installation Guide AMU105, AMU108, AMU206, AMU208, AMU208 ArenaMatch Utility Small-format Foreground, Fill Loudspeakers, ArenaMatch Utility Small-format Foreground, Fill Loudspeakers

References

• User Manual