Mirage Loudspeakers Omnisat Ceiling Mount, Wall Mount Options, Speaker Placement, Center Channel

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Ceiling Mount

The bottom of the OMNISAT is molded into a specifically designed shape to accommodate the supplied stand/ceiling clip. Install the clip on the ceiling then slide the OMNISAT onto the clip. It is installed. See Diagram 8.

Wall Mount Options

Or, for wall mount installations, the OMNISAT satellite is equipped with both a dual key-way bracket for simple installation with one screw and a threaded insert to accommodate the Macromount bracket. See Diagram 5.

If you choose the keyway installation, simply drive the screw into the wall, leaving approximately 1/4 inch of the screw and screw head exposed. Insert the screw head into the wide part of the channel and slide the Omnisat into place.

When using the dual key-way system with an OMNISAT that will be mounted at a height of under six feet, orient the OMNISAT in an upright position and use the top key-way channel. Slide the head of the screw into the wide portion of the channel opening and slide the OMNISAT downward until it locks into position. See Diagram 6.

When using the dual key-way system with an OMNISAT that will be mounted at a height of over six feet, orient the OMNISAT in an upside- down position so the grill is facing the floor and use the bottom key-way channel. Slide the head of the screw into the wide portion of the channel opening and slide the OMNISAT downward until it locks into position. See

Diagram 6.

The versatile Macromount bracket provides the sturdiest wall mount.The terminal of the Macromount bracket fits the 3/8”, 16 thread insert located at the back of the OMNISAT. If the OMNISAT is positioned above six feet, position it so the grille faces downward. If the OMNISAT is positioned below six feet, position it so the grille faces upward. Drywall anchors arerecommended for any drywall ceiling or wall mount installation.

Speaker Placement

The Mirage OMNISAT has been designed for high performance in a wide variety of settings, but here are a few helpful hints that will help to maximize performance and your enjoyment.

Left and Right Channels

A general guideline for speaker placement is to set up the space between speaker and listener at approximately 1-1/2 times the distance between the speakers. For example, if the speakers were ideally placed a minimum of 6 feet apart, the best seating position would be 9 feet away.

Ideal height would position the speaker at approximately ear level when the listener is in a seated position. This can be accomplished by using the recommended OMNISAT stand.

See Diagrams 1, 6.

Center Channel

A center channel can be expected to reproduce as much as 60% of a movie’s soundtrack, most of which is dialogue. In order to maintain the effect of voices emanating from the actor’s mouth, the OMNISAT being used as the center channel should be centrally located between the left and right OMNISAT and be placed above or below the television.

See Diagrams 1, 6.

Surround Channel

The OMNISAT used as surround speakers should be positioned adjacent to and slightly behind the primary listening area, on the rear or side wall or on the ceiling to provide a sense of spaciousness and ambience for all Surround Sound formats. A general guideline for the recommended height would be approximately 6 feet. In this case, when using either the dual key- way system or Macromount bracket, orient the speaker in an upside-down position so the grill is facing the floor. See Diagrams 1, 6.

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