JBL Control 24CT - 80W 4-inch Passive 2-Way 70V/100V Ceiling Loudspeaker with Backcan and 130-Degree Coverage in White Finish

The JBL Professional Control 24CT is a compact yet powerful ceiling loudspeaker designed to deliver premium performance for background, foreground, and music-plus-paging sound systems. Perfectly suited for a wide range of commercial applications such as professional offices, airports, restaurants, and specialty retail stores, the Control 24CT offers exceptional sound quality while remaining cost-effective and easy to install. This speaker is engineered to provide rich, clear audio with minimal distortion and a broad frequency range, ensuring excellent sound coverage and high fidelity, even in challenging environments. With its wide 130° coverage pattern, fewer speakers are needed, making the installation process simpler and more economical without compromising on performance.

The Control 24CT is equipped with a coaxial design that includes a 100 mm (4-inch) woofer and a 19 mm (3/4-inch) titanium-coated tweeter. The woofer features a polypropylene-coated cone with a pure butyl rubber surround, ensuring long-lasting durability and reliable performance, even in high-humidity environments. Additionally, the woofer's aluminum voice coil former provides extra cooling, allowing for higher power handling and greater long-term reliability. The tweeter's diffraction-loading design ensures wide, even coverage throughout the listening area, and its titanium coating offers crisp, clear high frequencies, making it an ideal choice for speech and music applications.

For greater flexibility, the Control 24CT includes a built-in multitap transformer for 70V/100V systems, making it ideal for distributed audio systems. The transformer allows the speaker to operate across various power taps, offering versatility for different installations. With 30W, 15W, 7.5W, and 3.7W taps for 70V systems and 30W, 15W, and 7.5W taps for 100V systems, the Control 24CT can be easily integrated into a variety of system setups. The speaker also features JBL's SonicGuard overload protection, which ensures long-term durability by protecting the speaker from power surges without affecting audio quality.

The Control 24CT's computer-optimized ported enclosure delivers smooth, warm bass response, which can be further enhanced by adding a Control Contractor subwoofer for more robust low-frequency output. The speaker's white finish, paired with a white baffle and grille, ensures that it blends seamlessly into various ceiling types and decor styles. Its compact design and easy installation features make it an ideal choice for both new construction and retrofit installations. The included grille, backcan, and tile rails, along with the cutout template, ensure that installation is fast and simple, and the removable locking wiring connector provides secure and reliable connections.

The JBL Professional Control 24CT is a reliable and high-performance solution for commercial audio needs, delivering exceptional sound quality, wide coverage, and flexibility in a variety of settings. Whether used for background music, paging, or more demanding foreground applications, the Control 24CT provides consistent performance, reliability, and ease of installation, all while maintaining a sleek and professional appearance.

Features

• Compact 4-inch woofer with polypropylene-coated cone and butyl rubber surround for reliable performance in various environments
• Coaxially mounted 19 mm titanium-coated tweeter for crisp, clear high frequencies and even coverage
• 130° conical coverage pattern for broad sound distribution, reducing the need for multiple speakers
• Built-in multitap transformer for 70V/100V systems with 30W, 15W, 7.5W, and 3.7W taps for 70V and 30W, 15W, and 7.5W taps for 100V systems
• Power handling of 80W continuous program power and 40W continuous pink noise, capable of high sound levels
• Frequency range from 80 Hz to 20 kHz, providing clear and smooth audio across the spectrum
• Maximum SPL of 102 dB for powerful sound in medium-sized spaces
• Easy installation with included grille, backcan, tile rails, and cutout template
• White finish with white baffle and grille for seamless integration into ceiling environments
• Built-in SonicGuard overload protection for enhanced durability and long-term reliability

Specifications

System

• Frequency Range (-10 dB): 80 Hz - 20 kHz
• Power Capacity: 80 Watts Continuous Program Power, 40 Watts Continuous Pink Noise
• Nominal Sensitivity: 86 dB SPL at 1m (3.3 ft)
• Nominal Coverage Angle: 130° conical coverage
• Directivity Factor (Q): 2.4 averaged 500 Hz to 4 kHz
• Directivity Index (DI): 3.8 averaged 500 Hz to 4 kHz
• Rated Maximum SPL: 102 dB at 1m (3.3 ft)
• Transformer Insertion Loss: Max 0.8 dB
• Transformer Taps: 70V: 30W, 15W, 7.5W & 3.7W taps; 100V: 30W, 15W, & 7.5W taps

Transducers

• Low Frequency: 4.0 inches Polypropylene-coated, 1-inch coil on aluminum former
• High Frequency: 0.75 inch Titanium-coated polyester

Physical

• Enclosure: Backcan - Formed steel; Baffle/Rim - Medium impact polystyrene, fire rated UL94V-0
• Termination: Removable locking connector with screw-down terminals, 2 input terminals, and 2 loop-thru output terminals. Max wire size 12 AWG
• Safety Agency Rating: In accordance with IEC60849 / EN60849. Suitable for use in air handling spaces, per UL-2043, UL-1480, NFPA90, NFPA70A. Baffle UL94V-0 rated. Transformer UL813 registered
• Outside Dimensions: 7.9 x 7.7 inches
• Cutout Size: 6.6 inches
• Net Weight (each): 8 lbs
• Shipping Weight (pair): 18 lbs
• Included Accessories: C-shaped support backing plate, 2 tile support rails (fits both 2 x 4 ft or 600 x 1200 mm tiles), cutout template, paint shield, removable locking wiring connector