New Control Loudspeakers From JBL

The new Control 29AV loudspeaker from JBL Professional www.jblpro.com is larger than any other JBL Control Contractor speakers, while the new Control 24C Micro offers extremely wide coverage.

The two-way Control 29AV speaker has an 8-in woofer with Kevlar cone for weather resistance and a 1-in exit compression driver mounted onto a rotatable high-frequency horn, which allows use of the speaker in either vertical or horizontal orientation.

The low-distortion 110-degrees x 80-degrees rotatable horn provides smooth and even coverage, with h flat frequency response enhancing sonic character. This is further enhanced by a crossover network with steep slopes and impedance compensating circuitry.

The Control 29AV comes with a top-quality line distribution transformer, designed for minimal insertion loss and reduced saturation, which allows use on 70V, 100V or standard the 8 ohm thru operation. JBL's proprietary SonicGuard overload protection, virtually inaudible to the listener, ensures reliability while providing full fidelity sound. Magnetic shielding allows use of the speaker close to video monitors.

Each Control 29AV is shipped with JBL's patented InvisiBall mounting system. InvisiBall is simple to install, aims easily and provides a high degree of theft deterrence. The optional MTC-29UB U-bracket provides an alternative compact installation method and is particularly useful for low profile underbalcony applications. In addition, ten suspension points are provided for suspending the speaker or using a speaker stand adapter.

The Control 29AV has been designed for indoor or outdoor use. The woofer's cone is made of Kevlar, the surround is pure butyl rubber, and the driver is rear loaded onto the baffle to minimize direct basket exposure to the elements. The compression driver's diaphragm is pure titanium. The grille is coated in polyethylene and comes with foam backing to minimize incursion of water. Nickel/zinc outdoor rated input terminals ensure a secure input connection, and an MTC-PC2 sealed-entrance cover is included to further protect terminals.

Available in black or white (Control 29AV-WH), the cabinet accepts a variety of paints to match any décor. The Control 29AVhas a US suggested list price of $390.

The new Control 24C Micro and Control 24CT Micro loudspeakers offer very wide coverage angle area of up to 150°, allowing fewer Control 24 C/CT Micro speakers to be used.

"The Control 24C/CT Micro speakers offer a viable, cost-effective step up from commodity grade ceiling speakers," explained Rick Kamlet, Director of Commercial Sound for JBL Professional. "Its low profile backcan allows the Control 24C/CT Micro to fit in areas with shallow clearance. And like Control 24 and Control 26, these new Micros allow for very quick installations."

Control 24C/CT Micro speakers are an excellent mid/high companion for a subwoofer, when applications require extended range audio and can be used as satellite speakers with the new SMS1-SUB on-wall Powered Subwoofer (which can power up to four Control 24C Micro speakers.)

The Control 24C Micro has a US suggested list price of $70. The 70/100 Volt transformer model Control 24CT Micro has a US suggested list price of $75. Both models are available April, 2001.