Control® 25AV

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Professional Series – Shielded Indoor/Outdoor Monitor Speaker

Key Features:
• Video shielded for use near video monitors
• Extremely smooth frequency response
• Stainless steel grille for harsh environments
• 60W transformer for 70V or 100V lines, with 8Ω thru
• SonicGuard™ overload protection
• 130 mm (5¼”) polypropylene coated woofer, 20 mm (¾”) titanium
coated horn-loaded tweeter
• Includes InvisiBall® mounting hardware and sealed input panel cover
• Screw-down input terminals
• 100° x 100° high frequency horn

Description:
The Control 25AV utilizes a deep cabinet, high power components and Weather resistance is maximized by a stainless steel grille, which is
complex network to achieve extremely smooth high fidelity performance paintable. Coating the woofer in polypropylene and terminating its
from a compact 2-way loudspeaker. circumference in JBL’s WeatherEdge™, a seamless, butyl rubber
extension of the woofer surround, protects critical transducer elements.
Premium performance capability and even coverage ensures excellent
The polycarbonate tweeter diaphragm is reinforced with a thin film of
sound quality throughout the listening area. Magnetic shielding allows
titanium for added rigidity and endurance. Nickel/zinc rust-resistant
use of the speaker in close proximity to video monitors.
terminals ensure a secure input connection.
The top-quality transformer, with reduced saturation, allows use on either
JBL’s exclusive SonicGuard overload protection is virtually inaudible to
70 volt or 100 volt distributed speaker lines, with similar performance
the listener, ensuring reliability while providing full fidelity sound.
fidelity. In the bypass position, the high 8Ω impedance allows use of
more speakers on a loudspeaker line. The Control 25AV can be used full range or low frequencies can be
further augmented with the addition of one of the Control Contractor
The unique, global patent pending InvisiBall mounting method is simple
®
subwoofer models.
to install, aims easily, and provides a high degree of theft deterrence. The
cabinet accepts a variety of paints to match any décor. Available in black or white (-WH).

Specifications:
System Enclosure Material High-impact polystyrene
Frequency Range (-10 dB)1 70 Hz – 23 kHz Grille Painted stainless steel, black or white to match
Midrange (±1.5 dB, typical)2 130 Hz – 14 kHz cabinet, paintable
100 Hr Power Capacity3 200W Continuous Program Power Overload Protection Full-range power limiting to protect network
100W Continuous Pink Noise and transducers. Internal fuse to protect during
Nominal Coverage 100° x 100° exceptional overload condition
Nominal Sensitivity4 87 dB SPL, 1W @ 1 m (3.3ft) Environmental Exceeds Mil Spec 810 for humidity, salt spray,
Nominal Coverage 100° x 100° temperature & UV. IEC 529 IP-X4 splashproof rating
Maximum SPL @ 1m 113 dB continuous peak pink noise Termination Screw-down terminal strip, zinc-plated copper
107 dB continuous average pink noise base, nickel plated metal screws/washers, accepts
103 dB continuous average music or speech up to 9 mm outside 4 mm inside open lug (#6, #8
Directivity Factor (Q) 4.9, averaged 500 Hz to 4 kHz or #10), plus bare wire (up to 12 AWG)
Directivity Index (DI) 6.9 dB, averaged 500 Hz to 4 kHz Safety Agency Rating Transformer is listed per UL1876
Nominal Impedance 8 ohms Colors Black or white (-WH)
Minimum Impedance 6.7 ohms at 230 Hz Rotation Against wall on InvisiBall Base: 37° vertical, 44°
Crossover Type 2nd order lowpass, 2nd order highpass, complex horizontal
optimization for maximally flat response On bracket: 44° all directions
Transformer Taps 170V: 60W, 30W, 15W, 7.5W taps (Taps #4,#3, Dimensions (H x W x D) 236 x 186 x 159 mm (9.3 x 7.4 x 6.3 in)
#2 & #1) Net Weight (each) 4.0 kg (9 lb)
100V: 60W, 30W, 15W taps (Taps #3, #2, & #1) Shipping Weight (pair) 9.0 kg (20 lb)
Thru position: 8 nominal Included Accessories » 1 pair MTC-PC input panel cover
Transducers » InvisiBall mounting base
Low Frequency 130 mm (5.25 in) polypropylene-coated paper with » 6 mm x 100 mm InvisiBall hex wrench
WeatherEdge surround, 25 mm (1 in) voicecoil on
kapton former
High Frequency 20 mm (0.75 in) titanium-coated PEI
Physical
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Specifications (Continued):
Optional Accessories » MTC-25V for vertical columnar mounting of up to 1
In half-space (on wall)
3 speakers 2
In full-space
» MTC-25/23H for horizontal splaying of 2
speakers. Three brackets array either 3 or 6
3
Continuous Pink Noise rating is IEC-shaped pink noise with a 6 dB crest factor for
100 hours continuously. Continuous program power is a conservative expression
speakers in a hanging array module for 360° of the system’s ability to handle normal speech and music program material and is
horizontal coverage. defined as 3 dB above the Continuous Pink Noise Rating.
» MTC-28/25CM to install speaker down from the 4
Half-space (on wall) averaged 100 Hz to 10 kHz
ceiling. Check JBL Control Contractor Bracket and
JBL continually engages in research related to product improvement. Changes
Adapter Handbook. introduced into existing products without notice are an expression of that philosophy.
» MTC-xxWMG WeatherMax™ Stainless Steel Grille
Tap #4
with a three-layer backing, including vapor barrier
to break up driving precipitation. Available in black
or white (-WH).

Tap #1

Frequency Response:
Directivity Index,Q:

On axis in half-space (2pi, solid line) and full-space (4pi, dotted line) Horizontal Off Axis Frequency Response:
Tap #4
at thru (8Ω) setting; input impedance (lower solid line)

Frequency Response:
Tap #1

Tap #4
Directivity Index,Q:

Tap #1
Vertical Off Axis Frequency Response (up):
Tap #4
Directivity Index,Q:

In half-space with 70.7V input, taps #1 through #4.

Directivity Index,Q:
Beamwidth vs. Frequency:
Vertical Off Axis Frequency Response (down):
Horizontal Off Axis Frequency Response:

Vertical Off Axis Frequency Response (up):

Horizontal Off Axis Frequency Response:

Vertical Off Axis Frequency Response (up):

Professional Series – Shielded Indoor/Outdoor Monitor Speaker

Architectural Specifications:
The loudspeaker shall consist of a 135 mm (5-1/4 in) low frequency and grille. The grille shall be secured via screws to keep it in place when
transducer, 20 mm (3/4 in) high frequency transducer, and frequency facing downward.
dividing network installed in ported enclosure. The low frequency voice
The low frequency transducer shall have a polypropylene-coated cone
coil shall be 25 mm (1 in) in diameter.
and a butyl rubber surround which shall extend seamlessly over the
Performance specifications of a typical unit shall be as follows: Usable edge of the speaker frame to protect against the elements. The high
frequency response shall extend from 70 Hz to 23 kHz (10 dB below frequency transducer shall be constructed of polycarbonate, reinforced
rated sensitivity, in half-space, with no external equalization) and the with a titanium film for additional weather resistance. The system shall
speaker shall be flat from 130 Hz to 14 kHz (typically ±1.5 dB). Rated withstand Mil Spec 810 testing with specified durations for exposure to
power shall be at least 200 watts continuous program power for 100 the following environments with no effect on its acoustical performance
continuous hours duration (defined a 3 dB above a test signal of filtered or structural integrity: salt spray (method 509.3), temperature (method
random pink noise conforming to international standard IEC268-5). 501.3 and 502.3), humidity (method 507.3) and ultra-violet (method
Measured sensitivity shall be at least 87 dB-SPL (at 1m [3.3ft] with 505.3). The system shall have an IEC 529 splashproof rating of IP-X4.
2.83V input, averaged from 100 Hz to 10 kHz).
For theft deterrence, the installation access area shall be hidden behind
The input shall be switchable for use either at nominal 8 ohms, or on a a snap-out cover, and the access area shall be on the front of the
70.7V or 100V distributed speaker line via a built-in 60W transformer. loudspeaker for ease of installation and adjustment. The loudspeaker
Selectable taps shall allow operation nominally at 15W, 30W or 60W shall be rotatable over a minimum of ±35° in all directions via a
from either a 70.7V or 100V distributed speaker line, plus 7.5W from a ball-type mounting system. The ball mechanism shall be internal to
70.7V line only. the cabinet to allow low-profile mounting and better stability via short
moment arm. The logo shall be rotatable for proper orientation when the
The system shall be protected against damage from occasional
loudspeaker is mounted horizontally or vertically.
overpowering via full range limiting that limits the power to the network
and transducers. The limiting system shall be inaudible during activation. The external wiring connectors shall be screw-down terminals. Overall
The high frequency transducer shall be horn-loaded to more evenly cabinet dimensions shall be no greater than 236 high x 186 wide x 159
cover a nominal 90° horizontal by 90° vertical area. mm deep (9.3 x 7.4 x 6.3 in). and shall weigh no more than 4.0 kg (9
lb). The finish shall be lightly textured black or white.
The enclosure shall be constructed of high-impact polystyrene and the
grille shall be made of treated stainless steel for protection against the The system shall be the JBL Model Control 25AV (or Control 25AVWH)
elements in outdoor applications, and for easy paintability of both cabinet with included InvisiBall™ mounting system.

Mounting Dimensions:
Dimensions in inches (mm)
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