VT4883 Cardioid-Arrayable Subwoofer
The VT4883 companion subwoofer is specifically optimized for use with the VT4886 line array element, both acoustically and mechanically, in addition to being a suitable complement for other loudspeaker systems in the VERTEC family.
This powerful, highly compact subwoofer is equipped with rigid internal bracing in a vented-bandpass enclosure topology to support the high-performance capabilities of its pair of new 2263H-1 12-inch long-excursion Differential Drive low-frequency components.
The VT4883 is equipped with reverse-arrayable suspension hardware and an auxiliary input connector on the front grille, making it easily reversible within a group of multiple suspended or ground-stacked cardioid subwoofer arrays.
The VT4883 has a frequency range of 35 Hz – 600 Hz (-10 dB) and a maximum SPL capability of 133 dB continuous, 139 dB peak (half space).
Dimensions measure 577 mm x 397 mm x 641 mm (22.72-inches x 15.62-inches x 25.24-inches). The enclosure weighs 30.8 kg (68 pounds).
“Since the VT4886 is a true 3-way system with JBL’s new integrated mid/high waveguide providing optimized vertical and horizontal wavefront control, system users can expect better horizontal coverage stability and overall throw compared to other 2-way designs on the market,” notes Paul Bauman, Director of Tour Sound Product and Application Engineering, JBL Professional. “And, with 10 voice coils instead of three as found in most other similar products, the VT4886 has the highest component density in its class and a healthy 3-6 dB maximum SPL advantage over the competition.
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“Given the VT4886’s extremely compact size, flexible suspension accessories and application-specific DSP, I’m excited about the many sound design possibilities that will open up for touring, corporate AV and fixed installs.
“I’m also excited about the companion VT4883 sub/low enclosure, specifically designed for gradient cardioid arraying. This will allow VERTEC system owners to apply the same cardioid and electronic delay steering techniques to small- and medium-scale configurations using the VT4883 that our customers have been successfully implementing in larger scale touring situations using full-size VERTEC subwoofers.”