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Control 29AV-1 Premium Indoor/Outdoor

Monitor Speaker

Professional Series
Key Features:
䉴 Extremely smooth, flat frequency
response with extended bandwidth.
䉴 110° x 85° HF coverage, rotatable horn.
䉴 110 Watt transformer for 70V or 100V
lines, with 8Ω thru.
䉴 SonicGuard™ overload protection.
䉴 200 mm (8⬙) Kevlar cone woofer,
25 mm (1⬙) titanium diaphragm
compression driver.
䉴 Includes InvisiBall™ mounting hardware,
plus ten 6 mm attachment points for
suspension and optional U-bracket.
䉴 Sealed input panel cover and screw-
down input terminals.
The Control® 29AV-1 provides improved
voicing for extremely flat, high fidelity Specifications:
performance, extended bandwidth and Frequency Range (-10 dB)1: 37 Hz –18 kHz
Frequency Response (± 3 dB)1: 43 Hz – 15 kHz
well-controlled defined coverage from a 100 Hr Power Capacity 2: 300 Watts Continuous Program Power
compact loudspeaker. 150 Watts Continuous Pink Noise
The rotatable high-frequency horn Maximum SPL @ 1m3: Short-Term: 118 dB; Long-Term: 112 dB
allows use of the speaker in either vertical Nominal Sensitivity4: 90 dB, 1W @ 1 m (3.3 ft)
or horizontal orientation. Consistent Nominal Coverage Angle5: 110° H x 85° V, rotatable
coverage ensures excellent sound Directivity Factor (Q): 6.7, averaged 500 Hz to 16 kHz
character throughout the listening area. Directivity Index (DI): 8.3 dB, averaged 500 Hz to 16 kHz
Moderate magnetic shielding allows use Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
Minimum Impedance: 6.3 ohms @ 230 Hz 3.3 ohms @ 4.1 kHz
of the speaker as close as 230 mm (9⬙) to Crossover Type: 3rd order High Pass, 2nd order Low Pass with
video monitors. impedance compensation, 2.5 kHz crossover
The top-quality line distribution frequency
transformer, designed for minimal insertion Transformer Taps: 70V: 110W, 55W, 28W & 14W
loss and reduced saturation, allows 100V: 110W, 55W, & 28W
use of either 70V or 100V distributed Thru Position: 8Ω nominal
speaker lines. In bypass position, the 8Ω Recommended High-Pass: See chart
Transducers:
impedance allows use of multiple speakers Low Frequency: 200 mm (8 in) kevlar cone with pure butyl rubber
on a loudspeaker line. surround, 50 mm (2 in) voicecoil on fiberglass
The included InvisiBall mounting former
method is simple to install, aims easily and High Frequency: 25 mm (1 in) compression driver, pure titanium
provides a high degree of theft deterrence. diaphragm with patented JBL diamond surround
InvisiBall allows horizontal rotation of up Physical:
to 41° off-axis and vertical rotation of up Enclosure Material: High impact polystyrene
to 36° (horn end inward) or 23° (woofer Grille: Thermoset composite coated steel
Overload Protection: Full-range power limiting to protect network and
end inward). Attachment points for the transducers. Serviceable internal fuse to protect
optional MTC-29UB U-bracket allows for during extreme overload conditions.
compact installation. Environmental: IEC 529 IP-X4 splashproof rating. Exceeds MilSpec
Weather resistance has been maximized. 810 for humidity, salt spray, temperature & UV.
The woofer’s cone is made of kevlar, Passes Mil-Std-202F for salt spray.
surround is pure butyl rubber, and the Termination: Screw-down terminal strip, zinc plated copper
driver basket is rear loaded to minimize base, nickel plated metal screws/washers. Accepts
up to 9 mm outside 4 mm inside open lug (#6, #8
direct exposure. The compression driver’s or #10 lug), plus bare wire (up to 12 AWG/2.5 mm2).
diaphragm is pure titanium. The grille is Safety Agency Rating: Transformer is listed per UL1876.
thermoset composite coated and comes Colors: Black or white (-WH)
with foam to minimize incursion of water. Dimensions (H x W x D): 520 x 306 x 277 mm (20.5 x 12.0 x 10.9 in)
Nickel/zinc rust-resistant terminals ensure Net Weight (ea): 12.2 kg (26.8 lbs)
a secure input connection. An MTC-PC2 Shipping Weight (ea): 14.0 kg (30.8 lbs)
sealed-entrance cover is included to Included Accessories: 1 pc MTC-PC2 input panel cover, InvisiBall
further protect the speaker’s terminals. mounting base, 6 mm x 260 mm InvisiBall Hex
wrench.
JBL’s exclusive SonicGuard overload Optional Accessories: MTC-29CM to install speaker down from the ceiling
protection is virtually inaudible to the MTC-29UB U-bracket
listener, ensuring reliability while 1
2
In Half-space.
Continuous Pink Noise rating is IEC-shaped pink noise with a 6 dB crest factor for 100 hours continuously. Continuous
providing full fidelity sound. program power is defined as 3 dB above the Continuous Pink Noise Rating and is a conservative expression of the system’s
Available in black or white (-WH). The 3
ability to handle normal speech and music program material.
Calculated from sensitivity and power handling. Power compression not considered.
cabinet will accept a variety of paints to 4
Half-space, averaged 100 Hz to 10 kHz 5
2 kHz to 14 kHz
match any décor. JBL continually engages in research related to product improvements. Changes introduced into existing products without
notice are an expression of that philosophy.
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Frequency Response, on axis in half space (2π, dotted

line) and full space (4π, solid line) at thru (8Ω) setting,
Input Impedance.

360
Beamwidth vs. Frequency
-6 dB Beamwidth (degrees)

100

Horizontal

Vertical

10
20 100 1000 10000 20000
Directivity Index, Q
Frequency (Hz)

Horizontal Off Frequency

Vertical Off Axis Frequency Response (down)

Vertical Off Axis Frequency Response (up)

Dimensions in inches [mm]

Horizontal 1/3 Octave Polars

Architectural Specifications:
The loudspeaker shall consist of a 200 mm (8 in) low frequency
transducer, 25 mm (1 in) compression driver, and frequency dividing
network. The low frequency driver’s voice coil shall be 50 mm (2 in) in
diameter.
Performance specifications of a typical unit shall be as follows: Usable
frequency response shall extend from 37 Hz to 18 kHz (10 dB below
rated sensitivity, half-space, no external equalization). Rated power shall
be at least 300 watts continuous program power for 100 continuous
hours duration (defined as 3 dB above a test signal of filtered random
pink noise conforming to IEC268-5). Measured sensitivity shall be at
least 90 dB-SPL (at 1 m [3.3 ft] with 2.83 V input, ave. 100 Hz to 10 kHz).
The input shall be switchable for use either at nominal 8 ohms, or on
a 70.7V or 100V distributed speaker line via built-in transformer.
Selectable taps shall nominally be 110W, 55W, or 28W on either a 70.7V
or 100V distributed speaker line, plus 14W on 70.7V line only.
The system shall be protected against damage from occasional
overpowering via full range limiting, which shall be inaudible during
activation. The compression driver shall be horn-loaded to cover 110
degrees by 85 degrees with a high degree of accuracy and the horn shall
be rotatable to achieve these coverages either in the horizontal or
vertical planes, regardless of cabinet orientation.
The cabinet and grille shall be paintable. The grille shall be secured
via screws to keep it in place when facing downward.
The low frequency transducer shall have woven kevlar cone and butyl
rubber surround, with the frame protected from direct weather
exposure. The compression driver shall be constructed with a titanium
diaphragm for weather resistance. The system shall withstand Mil Spec
810 testing with specified durations with no effect on its acoustical
performance or structural integrity: salt spray (method 509.3), tempera-
ture (method 501.3 and 502.3), humidity (method 507.3) and ultraviolet
(method 505.3). Further, it shall pass Mil-Std-202F (method 101D) for salt
spray. The system shall have an IEC 529 splashproof rating of IP-X4.
For theft-deterrence, the installation access area shall be hidden
behind a snap-out cover on the front grille. The included ball mecha-
nism shall be internal to the cabinet. The cabinet shall have ten (10) 6 mm
mounting points, including 2 on each side and 3 on top and bottom and
an accessory U-bracket shall be available. The grille logo shall be
rotatable for proper orientation with loudspeaker mounted horizontally
or vertically.
The external wiring connectors shall be screw-down terminals. Overall
cabinet dimensions shall be no greater than 520 mm high x 306 mm
wide x 277 mm deep (20.5 x 12.0 x 10.9 in) and shall weigh no more
than 12.2 kg (26.8 lb). The finish shall be lightly textured black or white.
The system shall be the JBL Model C29AV-1 (or C29AV-WH-1) with
included InvisiBall® (mounting system).
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Vertical 1/3 Octave Polars

High-Pass Frequency Recommendations

The line-matching transformer in the Control 29AV-1 has

been designed to minimize saturation; however, it is
recommended that the system be high-passed to prevent
very low-frequency content from overloading the
transformer and/or the driving amplifier at high signal
levels. The high-pass requirements vary according to the
tap settings and number of speakers connected in
parallel. The following chart will eliminate risk of
saturation, even at full-voltage (70V or 100V) peaks.
Reducing the drive voltage will enable a corresponding
reduction of high-pass frequency (24 dB/octave high-pass
slope).

High-Pass Recommendations for Control 29AV-1

1 or 2 speakers 3 or more speakers
14 Watt Tap 30 Hz 35 Hz
28 Watt Tap 35 Hz 40 Hz
55 Watt Tap 60 Hz 70 Hz
110 Watt Tap 80 Hz 90 Hz
8 Ohm Setting No high-pass required

JBL Professional
8500 Balboa Boulevard, P. O. Box 2200
Northridge, CA 91329 USA
SSCNTRL 29AV-1
A Harman International Company CRP 5M 5/05