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Subcompact Passive

VERTEC® Series
VT4886 Three-Way High Directivity
Line Array Element

Application:
The VT4886 Subcompact Passive Three-Way
Line Array Element is designed to deliver high-
quality reinforcement of music and speech in a
wide 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 A true 3-way system, unique to the
subcompact category
䉴 Highest component density and highest SPL
output in its class
䉴 Variable curvature vertical (0-15 degrees) or
modular, constant curvature horizontal line
array
䉴 Integrated Mid/High waveguide provides
Specifications:
System
precise vertical wavefront control and
Frequency Range (-10 dB)1: 65 Hz - 20 kHz
optimized 110 degree horizontal dispersion
Frequency Response (±3 dB)1: 75 Hz - 18 kHz
䉴 Four midrange transducers with Horizontal Coverage Angle (-6 dB): 110 degrees nominal (averaged 250 Hz - 16 kHz)
Thermomaster® cooling and Radiation Vertical Coverage Angle (-6 dB): Varies with array size and configuration
Boundary Integrator® technology System Input Power Rating2: 900 W Continuous, 3600 W Peak (AES / 2 hour)
䉴 Low frequency diffraction absorber 700 W Continuous, 2800 W Peak (100 hour)
eliminates cavity resonance and cabinet Bandpass Nominal Impedance: 12 ohms (drivers wired in series-parallel, passive network)
edge diffraction effects Bandpass Sensitivity3: 101 dB, 1W / 1m
䉴 Flexible installation accessories and Maximum Peak Output4: 136 dB SPL, 1m
dedicated OEM factory presets provide Recommended Amplification: 1400-1800 W at 12 ohms (single enclosure)
2800-3600 W at 6 ohms (two enclosures in parallel)
unparalleled application versatility 4200-5400 W at 4 ohms (three enclosures in parallel)
The VT4886 is a very compact, lightweight 5600-7200 W at 3 ohms (four enclosures in parallel)
enclosure housing two 6.5" low frequency Recommended Signal Crown® I-Tech HD, Crown I-Tech, dbx® DriveRack® 4800,
Processing: BSS Audio™ FDS-366T Omnidrive™, BSS Audio Soundweb™ London
transducers, four 2.5" midrange components Transducers
and two 1" high frequency compression Low Frequency: Two 2166H-1, 165 mm (6.5 in) dia., 50 mm (2 in) Dual Coil, Dual Magnet
drivers. Advanced component design and Neodymium Differential Drive®, Direct Cooled™
density provide an extremely high power-to- Mid Frequency: Four 2103G, 101 mm (2.5 in) with 25.4 mm (1 in) dia. voice coil and
weight ratio with more SPL output than other Neodymium magnet
systems in its class. High Frequency: Two 2414H, 25 mm (1 in) exit compression driver, Neodymium magnet,
38 mm (1.5 in) voice coil
A proprietary waveguide seamlessly Enclosure
integrates MF and HF section output in a next- Box Construction: Wedge frustum 7.5 degree side angle enclosure, PlyMax™ engineered wood
generation implementation of JBL’s patented composite structure, DuraFlex™ finish, 2 handles
R.B.I. (Radiation Boundary Integrator®) Suspension System: S.A.F.E. hardware, integral hinge bars nest in suspension tubes on box ends.
technology, providing precise wavefront Quick release pins with restraining lanyards. Set of 4 hinge bars included.
control and optimum inter-enclosure coupling. Suspend with VT4886-AF Array Frame.
JBL Thermomaster® technology improves heat Grille: Black perforated steel, foam backed
transfer while reducing mid section power Input Connectors: Neutrik® Speakon® NL-8 and NL-4 (2x each)
compression. LF transducers feature patented Input Selection (Slide Switch): Pins 3+/3- (NL8) and 1+/1- (NL4) or,
Pins 4+/4- (NL8) and 2+/2- (NL4)
Differential Drive® technology and are Dimensions (H x W x D): 197 mm x 579 mm x 261 mm
matched to a low-frequency diffraction (7.8 in x 22.8 in x 10.3 in)
absorber with a tuned resonant-chamber that Net Weight: 15.4 kg (34 lb)
reduces cavity resonance and cabinet edge Shipping Weight: 17.5 kg (38.5 lbs)
diffraction effects. A highly refined passive Optional Accessories
network minimizes insertion loss while VT4886-AF Array frame for suspension of VT4883, VT4886, or mixed VT4883/VT4886
ensuring precise impedance matching between arrays. Can also be used for ground stacking.
LF, MF and HF sections. VT4886-AB Adapter bar for attachment of multiple VT4886-AF array frames
Application flexibility was a key design VT4886-UB Under-balcony adapter plate, supplied with bolt-on pole mount adapter. Can
also be used as a stacking platform for distributed front fill applications.
criterion. Possible uses include: suspended or
VT4886-UB2 Basic 2 point U Bracket adapter for suspension of smaller arrays
ground-stacked (standalone or with the
SS4-BK2 Adjustable extension rod with M20 thread for attachment to VT4883, hand crank
companion VT4883 subcompact subwoofer) height adjustment and patented expanding mandrel system for secure, vibration-
for FOH, offstage fill, stereo in-fill, center free attachment of optional VT4886-UB accessory and up to 3x VT4886
cluster or delay cluster use; suspended with VT4886-HB Horizontal bracket for arraying VT4886 enclosures as a constant curvature
VT4883 enclosures and additional ground- horizontal line array
stacked VERTEC subwoofers for 4-way FOH VT4886-DF88 Downfill Adapter for suspending VT4886 under VT4888
use; underbalcony (1-4 enclosures); distributed VT4886-DF89 Downfill Adapter for suspending VT4886 under VT4889
front fill (1-2 enclosures); modular, constant 1
Specified JBL factory-engineered Digital Signal Processing (DSP) is required to achieve specified performance.
curvature horizontal line array; downfill use
2
Power rating with shaped pink noise per IEC 268-5 filtered by specified DSP, and calculated based on minimum
impedance 60 Hz – 6 kHz.
with mid- or full-sized VERTEC models; pole 3
Anechoic sensitivity of one enclosure in free-field. Measured with 3.64 Vrms pink noise filtered by specified DSP.
mounting (tripod-mounted or with optional 4
Calculated maximum SPL based on rated peak power and measured sensitivity
extension rod for the VT4883). For optimum JBL continually engages in research related to product improvement. Some materials, production methods and design
performance, DSP presets have been refinements are introduced into existing products without notice as a routine expression of that philosophy. For this
specifically engineered for the above- reason, any current JBL product may differ in some respect from its published description, but will always equal or
mentioned configurations. exceed the original design specifications unless otherwise stated.
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䉴 VT4886 Subcompact Passive Three-Way High Directivity Line Array Element

Frequency Response: Horizontal Off-Axis:

100 10
0 deg

90 10 deg
0

Attenuation (dB)
20 deg
SPL (dB)

80 30 deg
-10 40 deg
70
50 deg
-20 60 deg
60
70 deg
50 -30 80 deg
20 100 1000 10000 20000 20 100 1000 10000 20000
Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz)

Beamwidth: Vertical Off-Axis:

360 10
-6 dB Beamwidth (degrees)

100 0 deg
0

Attenuation (dB)
10 deg

-10
20 deg
10 30 deg
40 deg
Horizontal -20

Vertical
1 -30
20 100 1000 10000 20000 20 100 1000 10000 20000
Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz)

Directivity Index:
20 100
Directivity Index (DI), dB

Directivity Factor (Q)

Measured response of single enclosure at 4m.

10 10
Frequency response shown with short throw (ST)
preset providing nominal flat high frequency response.

0 1
20 100 1000 10000 20000
Frequency (Hz)

5.2 [132]

10.3 [261]

10.0 [255]

9
7.8 [197] 7.9 [200]

5.2 [132]
21.2 [540]
22.8 [579]

Dimensions in inches (mm)

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VERTEC Subcompact System Arrays

The VT4886 is an Articulating Line Array designed for use in vertically-oriented,
multi-box systems or as a horizontal, constant curvature line array. Alternatively,
the VT4886 can be used individually or in smaller quantities for fill applications.
When arrayed vertically, a nominal horizontal coverage pattern of 110° is
maintained, while setting inter-enclosure angles allows for the creation of arrays
with varying vertical coverage angles. Vertical coverage of an array is a function of
the number of enclosures used and the splay angles chosen. When arrayed
horizontally, constant curvature coverage of N x 15 degrees is obtained (where N
is the number of enclosures) with 110 degree coverage in the vertical plane.
VT4886 enclosures can be suspended in standalone applications or combined
with VT4883 subwoofers using the VT4886-AF array frame. Due to the use of JBL’s
S.A.F.E. suspension hardware system, rigid arrays can be constructed that can be
tilted either upwards or downwards at radical angles. Front hinge bars are tightly
coupled, while rear hinge bars are used to set angles from zero to fifteen degrees
between adjacent enclosures.

Accessories
VT4886-AF (Array Frame)
Array frame for suspension of VT4883, VT4886, or mixed VT4883/VT4886 arrays.
Can also be used for ground stacking. Crafted from structural grades of heat-
treated aluminum and high tensile strength steel. Includes 9 (nine) attachment
holes to accept standard 5/8" forged shackles, each hole fitted with bronze
bushings for long life. Attachment holes are set on 2.67" centers. Fitted with 6 (six) The VT4883 can be used in suspended arrays
heat-treated steel quick release pins captively attached by stainless steel lanyards. of multiple units or combined with VT4886
line array elements in the same array. Pictured
VT4886-AB above is a VT4886-AF supporting three
Adapter bar for attachment of multiple VT4886-AF array frames VT4883 subwoofers in a gradient cardioid
configuration over six VT4886 subcompact line
VT4886-UB array elements.
Under-balcony mount plate, supplied with bolt-on pole mount adapter. Can also
be used as a stacking platform for distributed front fill applications or for
suspension of smaller arrays.
VT4886-UB2
Basic 2 point U bracket adapter for suspension of smaller arrays.
SS4-BK2
Adjustable extension rod with M20 thread for attachment to VT4883, hand crank
height adjustment and patented expanding mandrel system for secure, vibration- Horizontal constant curvature array using
free attachment of optional VT4886-UB accessory and up to 3x VT4886 VT4886-HB accessory
VT4886-HB
Horizontal bracket for arraying VT4886 enclosures as a constant curvature
horizontal line array

VT4886-DF88
Downfill Adapter for suspending VT4886 under VT4888
VT4886-DF89
Downfill Adapter for suspending VT4886 under VT4889

Pole mounted (standalone) or with

VT4883 using SS4-BK2 extension rod
and VT4886-UB accessory
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䉴 VT4886 Subcompact Passive Three-Way High Directivity Line Array Element

JBL Professional
8500 Balboa Boulevard, P.O. Box 2200
Northridge, California 91329 U.S.A. SSVT4886
A Harman International Company CRP
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