
JBL Professional Control 45C/T Two-Way 5.25" Coaxial Ceiling Loudspeaker

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The Control 45C/T is a premium in-ceiling professional loudspeaker designed for applications that can benefit from extremely wide bandwidth and very consistent coverage with a small footprint.
JBL Control 45C/T 5.25" Ceiling Speaker Features:
- Extremely consistent 120° broadband pattern control featuring JBL's exclusive conical Radiation Boundary Integrator (RBI) technology.
- Very consistent, full-range coverage of listening area while providing a small ceiling footprint.
- Wide, consistent coverage requires fewer speakers, reducing the cost of the installed system without sacrificing performance.
- 130 mm (5.25 in) polypropylene-coated paper cone with butyl rubber surround.
- 20 mm (.75 in) soft-dome tweeter on 210 mm (8.25 in) diameter wave guide.
- Bass extension down to 55 Hz.
- 8 ohm and 70V/100V operation.
- Integrated backcan for easy "blind-mount" install. Packaged with grille and tile rails for easy installation.
Featuring JBL's exclusive conical Radiation Boundary Integrator (RBI), the tweeter sound is controlled by a large waveguide while low-frequency sound projects through specially designed apertures in the RBI. This design allows for a seamless integration of coverage over a wide bandwidth from coaxially-mounted drivers. The result is that the sound character is extremely consistent throughout the listening space with little variation from location to location. In addition to providing better coverage of the listening area, the constant directivity character of the coverage allows for the use of fewer loudspeakers compared to speakers that have less consistent coverage control.
The large backcan on the Control 45C/T, along with the LF driver design, provides extended bass response for a warm full-bodied tone. The system's 130mm (5.25 in) woofer features a polypropylene cone and pure butyl-rubber surround for long life. The coaxially mounted 20 mm (0.75 in) soft dome features ferrofluid cooling for enhanced power handling and reduced power compression.
Ideal for small and large projects alike, the Control 45C/T is switchable for use as either an 8-ohm low-impedance speaker, or as part of a 70V/100V distributed loudspeaker system.
JBL Professional Control 45C/T Specifications:
Frequency Range (-10 dB) | 55 Hz – 20 kHz |
Frequency Response (+/-3 dB) | 80 Hz – 17 kHz |
Power Capacity | 150 Watts Continuous Program Power 75 Watts Continuous Pink Noise |
Nominal Sensitivity (2.83V/1m) | 88 dB |
Nominal Coverage Angle | 120° conical coverage |
Directivity Factor (Q) | 5.6 |
Directivity Index (DI) | 7.3 dB |
Rated Maximum SPL | 107 dB @ 1 m (3.3 ft) average, 113 dB peak |
Rated Impedance | 8 ohms (in bypass mode) |
Transformer Taps | 60W, 30W, 15W, (& 7.5W @ 70V) |
Transformer Insertion Loss | 0.76 dB @ 60W, 0.70 dB @ 30W, 0.61 dB @ 15W, 0.58 dB @ 7.5W |
LF Driver | 130 mm (5.25 in) polypropylene-coated paper cone with butyl rubber surround, 25 mm (1 in) copper voice coil, vented fiberglass resin voice coil former. |
HF Driver | 20 mm (0.75 in) soft-dome, neodymium magnet assembly, ferro-fluid cooling, aluminum voice coil former. |
Input Connectors | Two removable locking 2-pin connectors with screw-down terminals. Max wire 12 AWG (2.5 mm). Key: 1) + in, 2) - in, A)+ loop thru, B) - loop thru |
Knockouts | Two (top, and side) |
Safety Agency | Suitable for use in air handling spaces per UL1480 Speakers for Fire Alarm, Emergency and Commercial and Professional Use, complies with UL-2043 Fire Tests for Heat and Visible Smoke Release for Discrete Products, CUL, NFPA-70, NFPA- 90A Installation of Air Conditioning and Ventilation Systems. In accordance with the requirements of IEC60849/EN60849. |
Dimensions | 250 mm (9.9 in) diameter, 239 mm (9.4 in) mounting depth |
Cutout Size | 220 mm (8.75 in) |
Ceiling Thickness Range | Accommodates tiles / drywall up to 70 mm (2.75 in) thick |
Net Weight | 3.9 kg (8.6 lb) |
Shipping Weight | 8.6 kg (19.0 lb), pair pack |
Included Accessories | C-ring support backing plate, 2 tile support rails (fits both 2 x 4 ft or 600 x 1200 mm tiles), press-in grille, knockout strain relief, cutout template, paint shield, 2 removable locking multi-pin connectors. |
Optional Accessories | MTC-26NC New Construction Bracket MTC-26MR Mud Ring Construction Bracket |
Each Control 45C/T Box Includes:
(1) JBL Professional Control 45C/T Two-Way 5.25" Coaxial Ceiling Loudspeaker
(1) C-Ring Support Backing Plate
(2) Tile Support Rails (fits both 2 x 4 ft or 600 x 1200 mm tiles)
(1) Press-in Grille
(1) Knockout Strain Relief
(1) Cutout Template
(1) Paint Shield
(2) Removable Locking Multi-Pin Connectors