JBL Control 30 - Manual

Key Features:

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Extended bandwidth, extremely smooth
frequency response.

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Fully outdoor-capable design, featuring
WeatherMax™ multi-layer grille.

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120° x 110° HF coverage.

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150 Watt transformer for 70V or 100V
lines, with 4

Ω

thru.

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SonicGuard

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overload protection.

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250 mm (10 in) fiberglass/Kevlar

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cone LF

woofer, with neodymium magnet coaxial
125 mm (5 in) anodized aluminum cone
MR, and 25 mm (1 in) titanium diaphragm
compression driver.

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Includes InvisiBall

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mounting hardware,

plus ten 6 mm attachment points for sus-
pension and optional U-bracket.

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Sealed input panel cover and screw-down
input terminals.

Applications

The Control 30 utilizes high power compo-

nents, computer optimized horn and coaxial
component design, patent-pending cabinet manu-
facturing techniques, and a complex network to
achieve smooth high fidelity performance,
extended bandwidth and well-controlled, defined
coverage from a compact loudspeaker.

A symmetrical mid-high frequency horn allows

use of the speaker in either vertical or horizontal
orientation. Smooth frequency response and
cone-midrange performance ensures excellent
sound character throughout the frequency band,
over the entire listening area.

The top-quality line distribution transformer,

designed for minimal insertion loss and reduced
saturation, allows use of either 70V or 100V dis-
tributed speaker lines. In bypass position, the
8 ohm impedance allows use of multiple speak-
ers on a loudspeaker line.

The included InvisiBall mounting method is

simple to install, aims easily and provides a high
degree of theft deterrence. InvisiBall allows hori-
zontal rotation of up to 41° off-axis and vertical
rotation of up to 36° (horn end inward) or 23°
(woofer end inward). Attachment points for the
optional MTC-30UB (-WH) U-bracket allows for
compact installation and is particularly useful for
low profile underbalcony applications.

Weather resistance has been maximized. The

neodymium magnet LF woofer has a fiberglass
and Kevlar composite cone, the surround is pure
butyl rubber, and the basket is rear loaded to
minimize exposure. The MR cone of the coaxial
mid-high driver is anodized aluminum with a for-
mulation EPDM rubber surround, and the HF
compression driver’s diaphragm is pure titanium.
The coaxial component is protected by an
acoustically transparent screen. The grille is ther-
moset composite coated and stands up very well
to UV as well as humidity. The grille is backed
with our WeatherMax multi-layer foam, which
prevents the direct incursion of water. Nickel/zinc
rust-resistant terminals ensure a secure input con-
nection. An MTC-PC2 sealed-entrance cover is
included to further protect the speaker’s termi-
nals.

JBL’s exclusive SonicGuard overload protection

is virtually inaudible to the listener, ensuring reli-
ability while providing full fidelity sound.

Available in black or white (-WH), the cabinet

will accept a variety of paints to match any
décor.

Specifications:

Frequency Range (-10 dB)

1

: 38 Hz – 17 kHz

Frequency Response (± 3 dB)

1

: 40 Hz – 16 kHz

100 Hr Power Capacity

2

: 500 Watts Continuous Program Power

250 Watts Continuous IEC Pink Noise

Maximum SPL @ 1m

3

: Short-Term: 123 dB; Long-Term: 117 dB

Nominal Sensitivity

4

: 93 dB, 2.83V @ 1m (3.3 ft)

Nominal Coverage Angle

5

: 120° H x 110° V

Directivity Factor (Q): 5.2, averaged 500 Hz to 10 kHz

Directivity Index (DI): 7.1 dB, averaged 500 Hz to 10 kHz

Nominal Impedance: 4 ohms

Crossover Type: 3rd order Low Pass LF, 2nd order High Pass/3rd order Low Pass MF,

3rd order High Pass, HF, plus conjugate shaping circuitry.

Transformer Taps: 70V: 150W, 75W, 38W, 19W

100V: 150W, 75W, 38W
Thru Position: 4

Ω

nominal

Recommended High-Pass: See Chart

Transducers:

Low Frequency: 250 mm (10 in) fiberglass/Kevlar

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cone with pure butyl rubber sur-

round, 50 mm (2 in) voice coil on fiberglass former, neodymium magnet

Mid Frequency: 125 mm (5 in) anodized aluminum cone with EPDM rubber

(Terpolymer of Ethylene and Propylene) surround, 25 mm (1 in)
voice coil on fiberglass former

High Frequency: 25 mm (1 in) compression driver, pure titanium diaphragm with

patented JBL diamond surround

Physical:

Enclosure Material: High Impact PolyStyrene (HIPS) with 10% glass fill plus patent-

pending internal 5 mm foamed polyurethane secondary mold

Grille: Thermoset composite coated steel, WeatherMax multi-layer foam

Overload Protection: SonicGuard full range power limiting to protect network and trans-

ducers.

Environmental: IEC 529 IP-X5 rating. Exceeds Mil Spec 810 for humidity, salt spray,

temperature & UV. Passes Mil-Std-202F for salt spray.

Termination: Screw-down terminal strip, zinc plated copper base, nickel plated

metal screws/washers. Accepts up to 9 mm outside 4 mm inside open
lug (#6, #8 or #10 lug), plus bare wire (up to 12 AWG/2.5 mm

2

).

Safety Agency Rating: Transformer is listed per UL1876

Colors: Black or white (-WH)

Dimensions (H x W x D): 593 x 372 x 345 mm (23.3 x 14.6 x 13.5 in)

Weight (ea): 18.9 kg (42 lb)

Shipping Weight (ea): 20.3 kg (45 lb)

Included Accessories: 1 pc MTC-PC2 input panel cover, InvisiBall mounting base, 6 mm x

305 mm InvisiBall Hex wrench.

Optional Accessories: MTC-30CM (-WH) to install speaker down from the ceiling.

MTC-30UB (-WH) U-Bracket

1

In Half Space

2

Continuous Pink Noise rating is IEC-shaped pink noise with a 6 dB crest factor for 100 hours continuously. Continuous

Program Power is defined as 3 dB above the Continuous Pink Noise Rating and is a conservative expression of the system’s
ability to handle normal speech and music program material.

3

Calculated from sensitivity and power handling, exclusive of power compression.

4

Half-space, averaged 100 Hz to 10 kHz

5

500 Hz to 10 kHz

JBL continually engages in research related to product improvement. Changes introduced into existing products without notice
are an expression of that philosophy.

Professional Series

Control

®

30

Three-Way High Output
Indoor/Outdoor Monitor Speaker

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