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Array Application Guide

A Guide to Assist in the Specifying of JBL Installed Sound Products 

Featuring 44 Pre-Designed Arrays of Application Engineered

 

TM

Series and 

Precision Directivity

 

TM

5000 Series Products With Array Optimization Tips 

 

Rev. C

 

Summary of Contents for Application Engineered Series

Page 1: ...de A Guide to Assist in the Specifying of JBL Installed Sound Products Featuring 44 Pre Designed Arrays of Application Engineered TM Series and Precision Directivity TM 5000 Series Products With Array...

Page 2: ...series Two Element Vertical Array with Vertical Orientation 13 18 B series Two Element Horizontal Array 19 22 C series Three Element Low Profile Horizontal Array 23 D series Two Element Horizontal Arr...

Page 3: ...al performance information including frequency range nominal coverage SPL capability size and weight are provided for each array Many of the arrays take advantage of the available hardware developed t...

Page 4: ...ered Series and Precision Directivity Series loudspeakers Are You New to Rigging If you are new to rigging you should do the following Read and study JBL Technical Note Volume 1 Number 14 Basic Princi...

Page 5: ...rer s inspection and maintenance guidelines for process JBL is not responsible for the application of its products for any purpose or the misuse of this information for any purpose Furthermore JBL is...

Page 6: ...n before feedback and coverage but at an increased cost These systems are typically run in mono mode For small to medium sized rooms Application Engineered two and three way arrays are most appropriat...

Page 7: ...he elements associated with a successful speech system evenness of coverage consistent pattern control and good intelligibility need to be combined with a system that goes lower in frequency and gets...

Page 8: ...ot Of course subwoofers are often a requirement for this kind of system and can always be flown adjacent to the arrays or ground supported Figure 4 Array G4 p 34 used in an exploded configuration in a...

Page 9: ...stage Many of the Speech only or Speech Music scenarios described above may be used as a basis for a high impact music system provided the SPL levels are high enough 110dB in the seating area and subw...

Page 10: ...tore your optimized trace for later reference 2 Optimize the short throw downfill speaker by itself with long throw off Note When using a full range downfill device use the same high pass as the long...

Page 11: ...ifferences may be done at the amplifier if required Loudspeaker DSP settings may be found on the JBL web site For the crossover between the subwoofers and the low frequency section a 24 dB octave L R...

Page 12: ...ees understand that the center section of the array will end up with more down tilt than the outside sections If this is undesirable consider changing the rigging to a spherical array where each box i...

Page 13: ...fill Overall Coverage 60 90 horizontal x 85 vertical Downfill enclosure vertical splay angle 50 Frequency range 200 Hz 19 kHz 350 Hz 23 kHz for Medium Power Maximum SPL 1 meter equivalent 133 dB SPL c...

Page 14: ...horizontal x 85 vertical Downfill enclosure vertical splay angle 50 Frequency range 38 Hz 19 kHz 40z 23 kHz for Medium Power Maximum SPL 1 meter equivalent LF 125 MF HF 133 dB SPL cont avg 124 dB SPL...

Page 15: ...ed with ground supported subwoofers e g ASB6128V Array Specifications Loudspeakers 1 PD5322 64 1 AM6200 95 downfill Overall Coverage 60 90 horizontal x 85 vertical Downfill enclosure vertical splay an...

Page 16: ...d supported subwoofers e g ASB6128V Array Specifications Loudspeakers 1 PD5322 64 or 95 1 PD5122 1 AM6200 95 downfill Overall Coverage 60 90 horizontal x 85 vertical Downfill enclosure vertical splay...

Page 17: ...128V subwoofers Refer to Tech Note V1 32 for additional application information Array Specifications Loudspeakers 1 PD5322 64 or PD5322 95 1 PD5122 Overall Coverage 60 90 horizontal x 40 50 vertical F...

Page 18: ...s is commonly known as a bipole array Not only will this reduce LF energy on the stage thus increasing gain before feedback it will also have the effect of improving the evenness of coverage in the au...

Page 19: ...er Maximum SPL 1 meter equivalent 130 dB SPL continuous average 126 dB SPL for Medium Power Total Power Capacity 1200W 700W for Medium Power Overall Dimensions 28 1 H x 35 25 W x 20 D 713 x 896 x 508m...

Page 20: ...um Power Maximum SPL 1 meter equivalent 133 dB SPL continuous average 130 dB SPL for Medium Power Total Power Capacity 1200W 700W for Medium Power Overall Dimensions 30 8 H x 39 7 W x 22 1 D 783 x 100...

Page 21: ...B6118 Subwoofer Overall Coverage 110 horizontal x 40 vertical Splay angle between AC2212 64 enclosures 50o Frequency range 28 Hz 19 kHz Maximum SPL 1 meter equivalent Sub 129 LF HF 126 dB SPL continuo...

Page 22: ...RRAY OVERVIEW Array Specifications Loudspeakers 2 PD5212 64 Overall Coverage 110 horizontal x 40 vertical Splay angle between PD5322 64 enclosures 60o Frequency range 80 Hz 18 kHz Maximum SPL 1 meter...

Page 23: ...r Solution 2 AM4200 64 1 AL6115 Overall Coverage 110 horizontal x 55o vertical Splay angle between AM6200 64 enclosures 60o Frequency range 40 Hz 19 kHz 40 Hz 23 kHz for Medium Power Maximum SPL 1 met...

Page 24: ...ncy range 22 Hz 19 kHz 22 Hz 23 kHz for Medium Power Maximum SPL 1 meter equivalent Sub 132 LF 131 MF HF 133 dB SPL continuous average Sub 132 LF MF HF 127 dB SPL continuous average for Medium Power T...

Page 25: ...system Array Specifications Loudspeakers 2 AM6340 64 1 ASB6128 Subwoofer Overall Coverage 110 horizontal x 40o vertical Splay angle between AM6340 64 enclosures 60o Frequency range 28 Hz 19 kHz Maximu...

Page 26: ...6315 64 or AM4315 64 enclosures 60o Downfill enclosure vertical splay angle 50 o Frequency range 38 Hz 19 kHz 40 Hz 23 kHz for Medium Power Maximum SPL 1 meter equivalent LF 131 MF HF 133 dB SPL conti...

Page 27: ...speakers 2 AM6340 64 1 AM6200 95 downfill Overall Coverage 110 horizontal x 85 vertical Splay angle between AM6340 64 enclosures 60o Downfill enclosure vertical splay angle 50 o Frequency range 50 Hz...

Page 28: ...ers 2 AM6315 64 1 AL6125 1 AM6200 95 downfill Overall Coverage 110 horizontal x 85 vertical Splay angle between AM6315 64 enclosures 60o Downfill enclosure vertical splay angle 50o Frequency range 40...

Page 29: ...downfill Array Specifications Loudspeakers 2 PD5322 64 1 AM6200 95 downfill Overall Coverage 110 horizontal x 85 vertical Splay angle between PD5322 enclosures 60o Downfill enclosure vertical splay an...

Page 30: ...ntally splayed with spaced source LF and downfill Array Specifications Loudspeakers 2 PD5322 64 2 PD5122 1 AM6200 95 downfill Overall Coverage 110 horizontal x 85 vertical Splay angle between PD5322 5...

Page 31: ...kHz 40 Hz 20 kHz for Medium Power Maximum SPL 1 meter equivalent 133 dB SPL continuous average 130 dB SPL continuous average for Medium Power Total Power Capacity 1800W continuous pink noise 1050W for...

Page 32: ...50 o horizontal splay angle 70 o Frequency range 22 Hz 19 kHz 22 Hz 23 kHz for Medium Power Maximum SPL 1 meter equivalent Sub 132 LF 131 MF HF 133 dB SPL continuous average Sub 132 LF MF HF 127 dB SP...

Page 33: ...between AM6340 64 enclosures 60o Downfill enclosure vertical splay angle 50 o horizontal splay angle 70 o Frequency range 22 Hz 19 kHz Maximum SPL 1 meter equivalent Sub 138 LF 136 MF HF 133 dB SPL co...

Page 34: ...vertical Splay angle between PD5322 64 enclosures 60o Downfill enclosure vertical splay angle 50 o horizontal splay angle 70 o Frequency range 22 Hz 19 kHz Maximum SPL 1 meter equivalent Sub 138 LF 13...

Page 35: ...on 1 AM4212 64 1 AM4212 95 Overall Coverage 60 90 horizontal x 100 vertical Vertical splay angle 60o Frequency range 40 Hz 19 kHz 55 Hz 20 kHz for Medium Power Maximum SPL 1 meter equivalent 130 dB SP...

Page 36: ...Power Solution 1 AM4215 64 1 AM4215 95 Overall Coverage 60 90 horizontal x 85 vertical Vertical splay angle 60o Frequency response 35 Hz 19 kHz 40 Hz 20 kHz for Medium Power Maximum SPL 1 meter equiv...

Page 37: ...rall Coverage 60 90 horizontal x 90 vertical Vertical splay angle 55o Frequency response 38 Hz 19 kHz 40 Hz 23 kHz for Medium Power Maximum SPL 1 meter equivalent LF 131 MF HF 133 dB SPL continuous av...

Page 38: ...wer 90o x 50o waveguides Array Specifications Loudspeakers 1 PD5322 64 1 PD5322 95 Overall Coverage 60 90 horizontal x 85 vertical Vertical splay angle 45o Frequency response 41 Hz 17 kHz Maximum SPL...

Page 39: ...closure and a 90o x 50o waveguide for the lower enclosure Array Specifications Loudspeakers 1 AM4315 64 1 AM4215 95 Overall Coverage 60 90 horizontal x 70 vertical Vertical splay angle 55o Frequency r...

Page 40: ...al splay angle 45o Frequency range 41 Hz 18 kHz 41 Hz 18 kHz for Medium Power Maximum SPL 1 meter equivalent MF HF 134 dB SPL continuous average LF 128 dB continuous average 133 dB SPL continuous aver...

Page 41: ...M6340 95 Overall Coverage 60 90 horizontal x 70 vertical Vertical splay angle 45o Frequency range 50 Hz 18 kHz Maximum SPL 1 meter equivalent MF HF 133 dB SPL continuous average LF 136 dB continuous T...

Page 42: ...nels allow for independent amplitude shading and control of the lower enclosure ARRAY OVERVIEW Array Specifications Loudspeakers 1 PD5212 64 1 PD5212 95 Overall Coverage 90 horizontal x 80 vertical Sp...

Page 43: ...the vertical cabinet orientation To order with horn rotated add H Ex AM4215 95 WRX H Enclosure Exterior grade plywood exterior grade glues fully captive baffle Hardware Stainless steel and heavily zin...

Page 44: ...he surface to dry completely Avoid using a cloth that will deteriorate over the textured surface 2 PRIMING THE SURFACE Some paints may adhere well directly Starting with a primer is highly recommended...

Page 45: ...and WRX models are constructed with necessary additional internal protection including full internal surface sealant to protect the wood from the inside special corrosion resistant internal hardware w...

Page 46: ...1 Full Range Low AM4215 xx 2 2 n c High AM4212 xx AC2215 xx AC2212 xx PD Series PD 5122 and AE Series AL ASB ASH Single Driver Models AL6115 PD5122 NL4 Discreet ASB6118 1 1 LF ASH6118 2 2 Thru PD Seri...

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