Midsize Tri-Amplified

VERTEC® Series
VT4888 Three-Way High Directivity
Line Array Element

Application:
The VT4888 Three-Way Line Array Element
is designed to deliver high-quality reinforce-
ment of music and speech in a variety of
applications including concert audio and
corporate A/V presentations of all types for
both portable users and fixed venue
installations.

Key Features:
䉴 Advanced technology components:
Differential Drive®, neodymium magnet,
dual voice coil, Direct Cooled™ cone
transducers for low weight and high
output
䉴 Proprietary waveguide units couple to
create precision HF vertical slot aperture
䉴 Radiation Boundary Integrator® (RBI):
Patented technology integrates output of
individual bandpass elements
䉴 Advanced construction techniques using
PlyMax® provide exceptionally rigid,
lightweight enclosure construction
Specifications:
Line Array Element
䉴 Rugged DuraFlex™ exterior finish; Frequency Range (-10 dB): 48 Hz – 18 kHz
weatherized components Frequency Response (±3 dB): 60 Hz – 16 kHz
䉴 Integrated S.A.F.E.™ suspension system: Horizontal Coverage Angle (-6 dB): 90 deg. nominal (250 Hz – 16 kHz)
premium heat-treated alloys provide Vertical Coverage Angle (-6 dB): Varies with array size and configuration
rigid, reliable hanging arrays System Input Power Rating: LF: 2000 W Continuous, 8000 W Peak (AES / 2 hour)
䉴 Pre-engineered to accept optional JBL MF: 600 W Continuous, 2400 W Peak (AES / 2 hour)
HF: 150 W Continuous, 600 W Peak (AES / 2 hour)
DrivePack® electronics package. Rear- Maximum Peak Output1: 136 dB to 146 dB, 1m (frequency/bandpass dependent)
panel mechanical attachments and electri- Recommended Amplification: LF: 2 x 1000-2000 W into 8 ohms (2 x LF transducers pow-
cal connections ensure upgrade path for ered independently)
self-powered system modules with inte- MF: 600 - 1200 W into 8 ohms
gral signal processing HF: 300 - 600 W into 16 ohms
Recommended Signal Processing: dbx® 4800, Crown® I-Tech, BSS FDS-366T and other Digital
䉴 For use in stand-alone arrays or in System Controllers supported
combination with other VERTEC system Transducer Sections
models Low Frequency: Two 2262H, 304 mm (12 in) dia., 76 mm (3 in) dual coil,
neodymium Differential Drive®, Direct Cooled™
The VT4888 is a rugged, lightweight Bandpass Nominal Impedance: 2 x 8 ohms (LF transducers wired individually)
enclosure housing two 12" woofers, four Input Power Rating2: 2 x 1000 W Continuous, 2 x 4000 W Peak (AES / 2 hour)
5.5" midrange radiators, and two high fre- 2 x 700 W Continuous, 2 x 2800 W Peak (100 hour)
quency compression drivers. Advanced Bandpass Sensitivity: 98 dB, 1W/1M (2.83 Vrms at 3.3 ft)
components provide a high power-to- Mid Frequency: Four 2106HPL 138 mm (5.5 in) with 50 mm (2 in) dia. voice
weight ratio. coil
Bandpass Nominal Impedance: 8 ohm (MF transducers wired in series parallel)
Enclosure features foam-backed low fre-
Input Power Rating2: 600 W Continuous, 2400 W Peak (AES / 2 hour)
quency grilles, dense protective foam 400 W Continuous, 1600 W Peak (100 hour)
inserts for midrange apertures, and fine Bandpass Sensitivity: 102 dB, 1W/1m (2.83 Vrms at 3.3 ft)
steel mesh grille to protect high-frequency High Frequency: Two 2431H, 76 mm (3 in) diameter aluminum diaphragm,
apertures. Speaker cones are treated with 38 mm (1.5 in) throat diameter neodymium compression drivers
weather-resistant compounds. Rigging tubes Bandpass Nominal Impedance: 16 ohms (HF drivers wired in series)
made of hard-black anodized 6061-T6 Input Power Rating2: 150 W Continuous, 600 W Peak (AES / 2 hour)
Aluminum. Hinge bars made from premi- Bandpass Sensitivity: 114 dB, 1W/1m (2.83 Vrms at 3.3 ft)
um-grade chromoly alloy steel, with epoxy Enclosure
powder coating over plated surfaces. Hinge Box Construction: Wedge frustum 5 degree side angle enclosure. PlyMax® engi-
pins are plated and quick release pin neered wood composite structure, DuraFlex™ finish, 6 handles
restraining lanyards are stainless steel to Suspension System: S.A.F.E. hardware, integral hinge bars nest in rigging tubes on
resist corrosion and weather damage. box ends. Quick release pins with restraining lanyards. Set of
4 hinge bars included. Suspend with VT4888-AF or VT4888-
VERTEC arrays are rigid for maximum sup- SF Array Frame.
port strength, yet flexible in design and Grille: Separate LF and HF, black perforated steel, LF grilles foam
application. The VT4888’s suspension hard- backed.
ware relies on quick-release pins and end- Input Connectors: Neutrik® Speakon® NL-8 (2x) Pins 1 +/- & 2 +/- for Lows, Pin
3+/- for Mids, Pin 4+/- for Highs
mounted metal tubes to couple adjacent
Dimensions (W x H x D): 990.6 mm x 355.6 mm x 508 mm
VT4888’s together. Enclosure ships with (39 in x 14 in x 20 in)
integral front and rear hinge bar set. Net Weight: 51 kg (113 lb)
Available protective grille cover/wheel Shipping Weight: 59 kg (130 lb)
board and soft cover ensure handy trans- 1
Calculated maximum SPL based on rated peak power and measured sensitivity
port for rough road conditions, purchased 2
AES Standard one decade pink noise with 6 dB crest factor within device’s operational band, free air. Standard AES 2 hr
separately as VT4888-ACC. rating plus tong term 100 hr rating are specified for cone transducers.
JBL continually engages in research related to product improvement. Some materials, production methods and design
refinements are introduced into existing products without notice as a routine expression of that philosophy. For this rea-
son, any current JBL product may differ in some respect from its published description, but will always equal or exceed
the original design specifications unless otherwise stated.
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Normalized Frequency Response Vertical Beamwidth, Single Line Array Element

(Individual bandpasses with composite overlay)

Vertical Beamwidth,Two Element Array

Horizontal Beamwidth, Single Element and Typical Array
(10° splay between cabinets)

VT4888 Acoustical Measurements

The frequency response measurement shows individual band-
pass responses with composite response overlay. The Vertical
Beamwidth results range from a single box up to an 8-box array
with 10° splay angles between adjacent array elements.
All measurements provided herewith are derived from data
gathered with a calibrated measurement microphone centered
on-axis of the box or array, with polar data points taken symmet-
rically around the measurement axis.
All polars were taken as groundplane measurements at a dis- Vertical Beamwidth, Four Element Array
tance of 10 meters, with data gathered on 5-degree intervals from (10° splay between cabinets)
0-355° using the MLSSA measurement system.

990.6 mm
(39 in)

Vertical Beamwidth, Six Element Array

(10° splay between cabinets)

6.37 24.50
508 mm
(20 in)

355.6 mm
(14 in)

System Dimensions (WxHxD): Vertical Beamwidth, Eight Element Array

990.6 mm x 355.6 mm x 508 mm including attached
suspension hardware (10° splay between cabinets)
Horizontal 1/3 Octave Polars
(Single VT4888 Array Element)
Data taken as groundplane measurements at a distance
of 10 meters, gathered on 5-degree intervals from 0-355°
using the MLSSA measurement system.
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Vertical 1/3 Octave Polars

(Single VT4888 Array Element)
Data taken as groundplane measurements at a distance
of 10 meters, gathered on 5-degree intervals from 0-355°
using the MLSSA measurement system.
Vertical 1/3 Octave Polars
(8-Box Array of VT4888 Array Elements)
Data taken as groundplane measurements at a distance
of 10 meters, gathered on 5-degree intervals from 0-355°
using the MLSSA measurement system.
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VERTEC System Arrays

The VT4888 is an articulating line array element designed for use in
vertically oriented, multi-box systems. A nominal horizontal coverage pat-
tern of 90° is maintained, while setting the individual box angles allows
the creation of arrays with varying vertical coverage angles. Vertical cover-
age of an array is a function of the number of boxes used and the splay
angles chosen.
VT4888 enclosures can be suspended from the available VT4888-AF or
VT4888-SF array frames. Due to the use of JBL’s S.A.F.E. suspension hard-
ware system, rigid arrays can be constructed that can be tilted either
upwards or downwards at radical angles. Front hinge bars are tightly cou-
pled, while rear hinge bars are used to set angles from zero to ten
degrees for adjacent enclosures.
6-element array,VT4888, suspended
VT4888-AF (Array Frame) application with VT4888-AF array frame

This array suspension frame is crafted of 6061 heat-treated aluminum. It

includes 11 (eleven) attachment holes for shackles, each fitted with bronze
bushings for long life. These holes are set on approx. 4" centers. Each
hole has an I.D. (inner diameter) of 25.4 mm (1 in). Array frames are fit-
ted with SAE Grade 8 bolts, 7075 Grade aluminum receiver blocks and
steel quick release pins with stainless steel restraining lanyards. The
VT4888-AF can also be used to groundstack up to 6 enclosures. Also used
with VT4882 subwoofers. Weight: 38 kg (83 lb).

VT4888-SF (Short Frame)

This array suspension frame is crafted in similar fashion to the VT4888-
AF. The VT4888-SF is primarily intended for use with smaller clusters or
distributed satellite arrays. Optional anchor for use on bottom of large
arrays. Can also be used to groundstack up to 4 enclosures. Also used with
VT4882 subwoofers. Weight: 19 kg (42 lb).

VT4888-ACC
The VT4888-ACC includes items necessary for the proper transport and
protection of one VT4888. This accessory kit includes: (1) VT4888DOLLY
(P/N 350519-002) & (1) VT4888COVER (P/N 350520-001).

Important Note: The VT4888-ACC is sold as a separate item. One kit

should be ordered for each VT4888 to ensure safe and reliable transport.

JBL Professional
8500 Balboa Boulevard, P.O. Box 2200 SSVT4888
Northridge, California 91329 U.S.A. CRP 5M
11/07
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