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PROFESSIONAL SERIES

FEATURES: The Model 4411 is JBL’smost sophisticated 3-way


direct radiator monitor loudspeaker system. Apply-
Smooth, accurate response from 45 Hz to 18 kHz ing the knowledge gained in the design of the
(+3 dB) 4430 and 4435 constant coverage systems, JBL has
created a compact monitor especially well suited
90 dB SPL, I W, 1 m (3.3 ft) to the demands of the digital age.
Components: 300 mm (12 in) low frequency The three transducers of the 4411 are arranged in
loudspeaker 130 mm (5 in) midrange loudspeaker, a tight cluster to provide coherency of sound for
25 mm (1 in) high frequency dome radiator close-in monitoring, while assuring minimal off-axis
variation in the far field. Mirror-imaging improves
Oiled walnut enclosure the stereo perspective. Continuously variable mid
and high frequency level controls, located on the
front panel, are calibrated for both a flat direct-
field pressure response and a rising axial response
that produces a flatter power response. A large
port provides the proper low frequency loading.
With its high volume-velocity air movement capabil- copper voice coil of flat wire, edge-wound to
ities, the port also maintains the low frequency increase the amount of conductor in the voice coil
dynamic range. The low frequency driver loading is gap and improve power handling and transient
optimized for flat response when placed away from response. Because there is more musical energy in
room surfaces (approximating a 4 rr environment). the midrange than at the frequency extremes, JBL
A rising bass characteristic can be chosen by designed the LE5 with a substantial reserve of
placing the monitors in proximity to a wall (2 7r dynamic range.
environment). An innovative crossover design
minimizes driver overlap, further assuring flattest
response at a wide variety of angles so that stereo
imaging remains stable over a wide horizontal angle.
Every aspect of the 4411 benefits from JBL’s LOW FREQUENCY DRIVER
advanced technology. Each driver is the product of The 300 mm (12 in) low frequency driver incorpo-
extensive research and testing, and each has been rates JBL’sunique Symmetrical Field Geometry
designed for optimum performance in the system. (SFG) magnetic structure, a design that reduces
In the tradition of the 4311,the new JBL 4411 sets second harmonic distortion levels to less than one-
the standard for today’s compact studio monitors. tenth of those typical of conventional designs. The
cone is of laminated construction to achieve the
desired combination of rigidity and light weight.
The coating, and exclusive JBL formulation, adds a
HIGH FREQUENCY precise amount of mass and provides the opti-
mum damping characteristics. The carefully
DOME RADIATOR designed suspension elements, including a newly
The new recording techniques place a premium engineered spider, reduce DC offsets and elimi-
on high frequency accuracy and definition, and JBL nate dynamic instabilities, reducing second har-
has designed the 044 high frequency dome radia- monic distortion still furthel:’ The 75 mm (3 in)
tor to meet these demands. In developing the 044, diameter voice coil is formed of copper ribbon
JBL engineers used laser interferometry, analyzing wire, hand-wound on edge to place 24% more con-
holograms (three-dimensional photographs) of ducive material in the voice coil gap. The 19 mm
diaphragm motion to better understand the actual (3%in) length of the coil allows longer excursions
stresses involved in reproducing musical wave- for greater dynamic range.
forms. The diaphragm of the 044 is fabricated from
linen, impregnated with a phenolic resin. JBL then
uses a sophisticated vapor-deposition process to
coat the phenolic with a microscopically thin layer
of aluminum. The combination makes the dia- FREQUENCY DMDING NETWORK
phragm rugged enough to withstand high-energy The sophisticated dividing network of the 4411
high frequency peaks, yet light enough in weight to has a number of technological refinements that
respond instantly to transients. The copper voice improve the performance of the system in several
coil contributes to the high power handling and areas. A unique tuned double-bandpass circuit for
drives the diaphragm over its full circumference for the midrange driver provides a steep, symmetrical
smoother response. The 044 exhibits outstanding crossover to minimize out-of-band colorations and
linearity over its full operating range, at any input reduce off-axis response variations. The steeper-
level-there is almost no power compression. than-average crossover slopes on all three drivers
improve power handling and minimize power-
compression effects.
A major improvement occurs in transient wave-
MID FREQUENCY DRIVER form resolution. JBL engineers applied a principle
typically found only in active high frequency elec-
The latest version of a JBL design proven in tronics: the use of polypropylene and polystyrene
countless demanding applications, the LE5 mid- bypass capacitors, wired in parallel with the net-
range driver has also benefitted from laser inter- work’s Mylar capacitors to reduce the hysteresis
ferometry. The newly designed cone markedly effects on the signal. The network’s air-core and
lowers distortion, and the LE5 produces flat power iron-core inductors are carefully chosen for their
response to 6 kHz. Construction features include a high current capacity and low DC characteristics.
Frequency Response at IN I meter
ADJUSTABLE
RESPONSE CONTOUR
The level controls for the midrange and high
frequency transducers have settings indicating flat
on-axis system response. Most studio engineers
will find these settings ideal. However some engi-
neers may prefer slightly higher settings of both
controls for a more forward sound, characteristic of
previous monitor designs. These alternate settings
are indicated on both controls. They correspond
approximately to flat power response, that is, uni- Horizontal Off-Axis Response f20° Horizontal
form power output over the system’s frequency
range without regard for the variation in the
system’s directivity characteristics.
1. Further technical information may be found in a
paper by M. Gander, “Moving Coil Loudspeaker
Topology as an Indicator of Linear Excursion Capa-
bility:’JoumaJ of the Audio Engineering Society,Vol. 29,
No. l/2, 1981 Jan./Feb.

+40” Horizontal
SPECIFICATIONS:
SYSTEM

Frequency “7;;~; 45 Hz_,* kHz

Power Capacity’: 150 W


Sensitivity 90 dB SPL, I W, I m(3.3ftl
Nominal Imcvzdance: 8 fl
Crossover Frequencw I kHz, 4 kHz
LOW FREOUENCY LOUDSPEAKER
Nominal Diameter 300 mm II2 ml
Voice Coil: 76 mm 13 inl copper
Maenetic Assemblv Weight: 4.7 ke 1101/dIbl
Flux Density IO5 tesla ~10,500 gaussl Vertical Off-Axis Response: 510” Vertical
Sensitivity* 89 dB SPL, I W. I mm 13 3 ftl
MIDRANGE LOUDSPEAKER
Nommal Diameter 130 mm 15 inl
Voice Cal 22 mm 1% ml edeewound co~oer
Magnetic Assembly Weight: 0.74 kg 11% lb1
Flux Density: 1.35 tesla (13.500 gauss1

Sensltiwty3 94 dB SPL, I W. I mI3 3 ftl


HIGH FREOUENCY DOME RADIATOR
Nommal Diameter 25 mm II ml
Vace Coil 25 mm (I inl coo*er

Magnetic Assembly Weight: 0.9 kg 12 lb1


Flux Density: 1.4 tesla 114,000 gauss1
sensltlvlty’89 dB SPL, I W, I m I3 3 ftl
GENERAL +20” Vertical
Fmlsh Oiled walnut
Grille Color: Dark blue

Dimensions 597 mm x 362 mm x 327 mm deep


(23’fa in x 14% I” x 12% in deeol
Net Weight: 24 kg (52 lb)

Shipping Weight 27 kg 159 Ibl


‘Rating based on test signal of filtered random ncuse conformmg to intematlonal
standard IEC 268-5 lpmk nase with I2 dB/octave rolloff below 40 Hz and above
5000 Hz wth a peak-to-average ratlo of 6 dB), hvo hours duration

*Averaged from 100 to 500 Hz, withm I dB


‘Measured with an input swept from 500 Hz to 2 2 kHz
4Averaged above 5 kHz. within I dB
Beamwidth t-6 dB1 vs Frequency Control Range, High

Directivity vs. Frequency Control Range, Mid

Delay vs. Frequency Power Compression at 85,95, 105 dB

DIstortion vs Frequency IOW DistortIon Raised 20 dB Maximum Continuous Sine Wave Input

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