JBL Control 16C/T-BK - 100W 6.5-inch Passive 2-Way 70V/100V Ceiling Loudspeaker with Backcan and 110-Degree Coverage in Black Finish

The JBL Professional Control 16C/T-BK is a high-performance, full-range ceiling loudspeaker that delivers superior sound quality in a variety of medium to high-volume applications. Designed for ease of installation and exceptional audio clarity, this speaker is perfect for use in music cafes, business music systems, retail stores, airports, convention centers, hotels, educational facilities, and more. Its sleek black finish ensures that it blends seamlessly into any environment, providing both aesthetic appeal and high-quality audio performance.

Equipped with a 165 mm (6.5-inch) high-output low-frequency driver, the Control 16C/T-BK delivers deep, rich bass. The polypropylene cone and butyl rubber surround provide durability, excellent sonic damping, and superior performance in challenging conditions. This driver is paired with a 19 mm (3/4-inch) soft-dome high-frequency driver, which features a highly damped and treated silk dome for smooth, clear sound. The driver also incorporates a Kapton voice coil and liquid cooling system, ensuring excellent high-frequency response and power handling. Together, these drivers produce a consistent, balanced sound with low distortion, perfect for medium and large spaces.

The Control 16C/T-BK is designed for wide coverage, with a 110° conical dispersion pattern that ensures sound is evenly distributed throughout the listening area. This feature makes it particularly effective in open spaces where sound needs to reach both on-axis and off-axis listeners. The speaker also offers a wide frequency range of 62 Hz to 20 kHz, ensuring that all frequencies are reproduced with clarity and precision. The system's high sensitivity of 91 dB and the ability to handle up to 100W continuous program power (50W continuous pink noise) makes the Control 16C/T-BK suitable for high SPL applications, ensuring clear and powerful audio in challenging environments.

The speaker is versatile, featuring a multi-tap transformer that allows it to be used in 70V or 100V distributed audio systems or in low-impedance applications (8 ohms). The transformer offers 30W, 15W, and 7.5W taps at both 70V and 100V, with an additional 3.8W tap at 70V. This flexibility allows the speaker to be used in a wide range of audio configurations, from smaller setups to large-scale distributed systems. The speaker also includes a removable locking connector with screw-down terminals for secure wiring and "loop through" terminals, ensuring that the speaker is easy to integrate into any system while providing secure connections.

Installation is quick and easy with the pre-attached blind-mount backcan, which makes it simple to mount the speaker in the ceiling. The backcan extends only 225 mm (8.8 inches) behind the baffle, making it suitable for shallow ceiling spaces. The speaker also includes two tile support rails, a C-ring support backing plate, a cutout template, and a paint shield, ensuring a smooth and straightforward installation process. For added security, the speaker is equipped with a safety seismic attachment ring on the top surface, ensuring that it remains securely mounted in all environments.

The Control 16C/T-BK is a durable, high-performance speaker that is UL1480, UL2043, and NFPA90 certified, making it suitable for use in air handling spaces and in signaling applications. The speaker's baffle is made from UL94-V0 and UL94-5VB flame-rated ABS material, and it features a zinc-plated steel backcan. It is also RoHS, CE, and C-tick compliant, ensuring that it meets the highest standards for safety and environmental responsibility.

Features

• 165 mm (6.5-inch) polypropylene cone LF driver with butyl rubber surround for deep, accurate bass response
• 19 mm (3/4-inch) soft-dome liquid-cooled tweeter for smooth, clear high frequencies
• 110° conical coverage angle for even sound distribution across a wide area
• 100W continuous program power handling with 50W continuous pink noise, capable of high SPLs (108 dB average, 116 dB peak)
• Multi-tap transformer for 70V/100V distributed systems with 30W, 15W, 7.5W taps and 8-ohm direct operation
• Versatile installation with pre-attached blind-mount backcan, removable locking connector, and strain relief for secure cable management
• Durable construction with flame-rated ABS baffle and zinc-plated steel backcan
• Includes tile support rails, C-ring support backing plate, cutout template, paint shield, and grille for easy installation
• Safety seismic attachment ring included for secure mounting
• Compliance with UL1480, UL2043, NFPA90, and NFPA70 for air handling and signaling applications
• Optional accessories include MTC-26NC new construction bracket, MTC-26MR mud-ring construction bracket, and MTC-TCD thick-ceiling dogears for installation in thicker ceiling spaces

Specifications

System

• Frequency Range (-10 dB): 62 Hz - 20 kHz
• Frequency Response (±3 dB): 96 Hz - 15 kHz
• Power Capacity (at low-Z): 100W Continuous Program Power, 50W Continuous Pink Noise
• Nominal Sensitivity: 91 dB
• Nominal Coverage Angle: 110° conical coverage
• Directivity Factor (Q): 7.8
• Directivity Index (DI): 8.2 dB
• Rated Maximum SPL: 108 dB @ 1m (3.3 ft) average, 116 dB peak
• Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms (in direct/bypass 8Ω setting)
• Transformer Taps: 30 W, 15 W, 7.5 W @ 70V or 100V (plus 3.8 W @ 70V only)
• Crossover Network: 12 dB/oct (2nd order) low-pass to LF driver, 12 dB/oct (2nd order) high-pass to HF driver

Transducers

• LF Driver: 165 mm (6.5 inch) with polypropylene cone, butyl rubber surround, anodized aluminum voice coil former, high-temperature voice coil
• HF Driver: 19 mm (3/4 in), highly damped and treated silk dome, Kapton voice coil, liquid cooling, wide dispersion waveguide

Enclosure

• Input Connector: Removable locking 4-pin connector with screw-down terminals; max wire size 12 AWG (2.5 mm2)
• Connector Wiring: Pin 1 = + In, Pin 2 = - In, Pin 3 = + Loop Thru, Pin 4 = - Loop Thru
• Strain Reliefs: Strain relief for two cables or two flex conduits via coupled clamping mechanism
• Materials: ABS baffle with UL94-V0 and UL94-5VB flame class fire rating; zinc-plated steel backcan
• Safety Agency: UL1480, UL2043, NFPA90 & NFPA70; S7232/UL listed, suitable for use in air handling spaces, signaling speaker; transformer UL registered per UL1876; ROHS, C-tick N108, CE compliant; baffle meets UL94-V0 and UL94-5VB flammability rating; in accordance with IEC60849/EN60849 systems
• Dimensions: 253 mm diameter x 225 mm depth from back of baffle (10.0 in diameter x 8.8 in depth)
• Ceiling Cutout Size: Circular cutout with 223 mm (8.8 in) diameter (cardboard cutout template included)
• Ceiling Thickness Range: Up to 38 mm (1.5 in) with stock dogears; MTC-TCD thick-ceiling dogears available for up to 60 mm (2.4 in) ceiling thicknesses
• Safety Seismic Attachment: One point, top surface
• Net Weight: 7.4 lbs (one speaker)
• Shipping Weight: 24.7 lbs (pair in master carton)
• Included Accessories: C-ring support backing plate, 2 tile support rails (for 2 ft or 600 mm tile spans); optional MTC-48TR extension available for larger 4 ft or 1200 mm tile spans, Cutout template, Paint shield, Removable locking multi-pin connector, Grille
• Optional Accessories: MTC-26NC new construction bracket, MTC-26MR mud-ring construction bracket, MTC-TCD thick-ceiling dogears for ceiling thicknesses up to 60 mm (2.4 in, ordering one set = 24 dogears for 6 speakers), MTC-48TR tile rail for 1200 mm (4 ft) tile spans, MTC-16WG & (16WG-BK) high-humidity grille