SONODYNE SIC 1061

Product overview

The SONODYNE SIC 1061 is a 6 inch full range in-ceiling speaker from the SIC Series, with a dual cone driver, 70 / 100 volt operation and twist lock fixing.

A single 6 inch dual cone full range driver covers 100 Hz to 16 kHz (-10 dB). Sensitivity is 89 dB (1 W, 1 m, half space) and the speaker reaches 96 dB at its rated power of 5 W. It is tapped at 5 W on a 100 V line and 2.5 W on a 70 V line, and in direct mode it is an 8 Ω speaker handling 10 W. The white speaker measures 228 mm across, needs a 173 mm cut-out and weighs 0.9 kg.

Key features

• Full range transducer: 1 x 6 inch dual cone
• Dual cone driver for the full range from one unit
• 70 / 100 volt operation: 5 W tap at 100 V, 2.5 W at 70 V
• Direct mode: 8 Ω, 10 W power handling
• Twist lock fixing into the ceiling
• 173 mm cut-out, 228 mm outer diameter, 75 mm depth
• White finish

Dual cone full range driver

The SIC 1061 uses one 6 inch dual cone full range driver, giving a frequency range of 100 Hz to 16 kHz (-10 dB) and a sensitivity of 89 dB (1 W, 1 m, half space). At its rated power of 5 W it produces 96 dB SPL.

70 / 100 V line or direct mode

On a distributed speaker line the SIC 1061 takes 5 W from a 100 V line or 2.5 W from a 70 V line. In direct mode it is an 8 Ω speaker with 10 W power handling.

Ceiling installation

The speaker is a ceiling mount model with twist lock fixing. It needs a 173 mm wall / ceiling cut-out; outer dimensions are 75 mm depth by 228 mm diameter and the net weight is 0.9 kg.

In the box

• SIC 1061 in-ceiling speaker

SONODYNE SIC 1061: frequently asked questions

Can the SIC 1061 be used on a 70 V or 100 V line?

Yes. It is tapped at 5 W on a 100 V line and 2.5 W on a 70 V line.

Can it be driven directly from an amplifier?

Yes. In direct mode it is an 8 Ω speaker with 10 W power handling.

What size cut-out does it need?

A 173 mm wall / ceiling cut-out. The speaker is 228 mm in diameter and 75 mm deep.

What colour is it?

White.

Where can I buy the SONODYNE SIC 1061 in India?

The SONODYNE SIC 1061 is available from Shivansh Electronics, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with delivery across India.

Workflow 1: Retail store background music

Shops playing music and announcements through the ceiling.

Connections

Setup

1. Cut 173 mm openings in the ceiling.
2. Connect each SIC 1061 to the 100 V speaker line.
3. Fix the speakers with the twist lock.

Tip: SONODYNE shows the SIC 1061 in the ceiling of a retail store.

Workflow 2: 70 V distributed systems

Installations running a 70 V speaker line.

Connections

Setup

1. Connect the speakers to the 70 V line.
2. Add up the 2.5 W taps of all speakers on the line.
3. Set the amplifier level.

Tip: At 70 V each SIC 1061 is tapped at 2.5 W.

Workflow 3: Offices and corridors

Offices needing evenly spread background sound and paging.

Connections

Setup

1. Space the speakers along the ceiling.
2. Wire them on the same speaker line.
3. Fix each speaker with the twist lock.

Tip: Full range dual cone driver, 100 Hz - 16 kHz.

Workflow 4: Direct 8 Ω use

Small systems driven by a low impedance amplifier.

Connections

Setup

1. Connect the speaker in direct mode.
2. Keep the amplifier within the 10 W handling.
3. Check the level at the listening position.

Tip: Power handling in direct mode is 10 W.

Workflow 5: Restaurants and cafes

Hospitality spaces with false ceilings.

Connections

Setup

1. Make the 173 mm cut-outs.
2. Connect and fit the speakers.
3. Set the background music level.

Tip: Only 75 mm deep behind the ceiling.

Workflow 6: Waiting areas and reception

Lobbies and waiting rooms with announcements.

Connections

Setup

1. Place the speakers over the seating areas.
2. Connect them to the line.
3. Fix them with the twist lock.

Tip: 96 dB SPL at rated power.