JBL CBT 50LA-LS

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Overview

Line Array Column Loudspeaker with Eight 50 mm (2 in) Drivers and EN54:24 Certification

The CBT 50LA-LS, with Constant Beamwidth Technology™, represents a breakthrough in pattern control, utilizing analog delay beamforming and amplitude tapering to accomplish consistent vertical coverage without the narrow vertical beaming and out-of-coverage lobing that are typical of straight form-factor passive column speakers. This loudspeaker is EN 54-24 Compliant for life safety applications.

Key Features

Patent-pending Constant Beam width Technology™ provides constant directivity up to the highest frequencies and reduces out-of-coverage lobing.
EN54-24 Compliant (when installed with included MTC-PC2 panel cover).
Switchable voicing provides flat response in music mode or mid-range presence peak in speech mode.
Dynamic SonicGuard™ overload protection
Built-in 70V/100V transformer, plus 8 ohm direct capability.
Swivel (pan) / tilt wall bracket included.

Specifications

Horizontal 150° (ave, 1 kHz – 4 kHz, ±20°)
Components	Eight 50 mm (2 in) Full-Range
Frequency Range (-10 dB)	120 Hz – 20 kHz
Coverage Pattern	Vertical 20° (1.5 kHz - 16 kHz, ±10°)
Sensitivity (2.83V@ 1m)	93 dB (speech mode, 2 kHz - 14 kHz) 89 dB (music mode, 300 Hz - 18 kHz)
Nominal Impedance	8 ohms
Power Capacity(8 ohm setting)	150W (600W peak), 2 hrs 100 W (400W peak), 100 hrs
Max SPL	Speech mode: 115 dB cont ave (121 peak) Music mode: 111 dB cont ave (117 peak)
70V/100V Transformer Taps	60W, 30W, 15W, (7.5W at 70V only), and 8Ω thru, via switch
Enclosure	Fiberglass reinforced ABS cabinet, painted aluminum grille
Outdoor Capability	IP-55 rated, per IEC529, when installed with optional MTC-PC2 panel cover. UV, moisture and 200-hr ASTM G85 acid-air/salt-spray resistant.
Colours	Black or White (-WH)
Insert Points	Ten M6 insert points on back panel.
Mounting	Included swivel (pan) / tilt wall bracket provides continuously variable +/-80 degree left-right swivel aiming (at no up/down tilt -- see Bracket Guide for maximum swivel range at various up/down tilt angles), continuously adjustable ±15 degree tilt, as well as 5 degree fixed increment points within the range. Ten threaded mounting points located on back panel located on back panel conform to industry standard rectangular 108 x 51 mm (4.25 x 2.0 in) pattern for OmniMount® 30.0 and other compatible third-party brackets. Threaded mounting points can be utilised for suspension.
Safety Agency Rating	EN54-24:2008 certified (Certificate No. 0359-CPR-00238), when installed with MTC-PC2 terminal panel cover. In accordance with the requirements of IEC60849/EN60849.
Dimensions (H x W x D)	528 x 99 x 153 mm (20.8 x 3.9 x 6.0 in)
Net Weight	4.1 kg (9.0 lb)
Included Accessories	Swivel (pan) / tilt wall bracket MTC-PC2 terminal panel cover
Optional Accessories	MTC-CBT-FM1 flush-mount low-profile wall-mount bracket
MTC-CBT-SMB1 Stand-Mount Bracket for use with 35 mm speaker stand