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Imagine if your every need was not only met, but anticipated. The AE Application Engineered Series is a very broad line of permanent install loudspeakers, containing the performance and features contractors and consultants need. Incorporating the latest loudspeaker technology, a wide selection of models, high performance features, reliability, and a systems approach, AE Series has a loudspeaker for just about any challenge you might come across.
LATEST
TECHNOLOGY
- Scaled
System Design Approach
- Power
Scaling
- Waveguide
Scaling
- Rotatable
Waveguides
- Selectable
Crossover Modes
- Coverage
Patterns
- Connectors
HIGH PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY
THE
LATEST TECHNOLOGY
PT™ Progressive Transition™ Waveguides
- JBL's new Progressive Transition Waveguides represent the latest in
horn technology. In addition to providing smooth, low distortion sound,
PT waveguides deliver uniform off-axis frequency response to every point
within the intended coverage area -- not just in the horizontal and vertical
planes -- resulting in superior arrayability of multiple loudspeaker systems.
PT Waveguides combine outstanding pattern control with undistorted sound
for natural music and intelligible speech.
PT Progressive Transition White Paper
(PDF).
CMCD™ Cone Midrange Compression Drivers - Incorporated into all the cone midrange models -- CMCD technology is more than a simple displacement plug. In addition to providing increased output and lower distortion, this cone-based true compression driver design extends bandwidth (both up and down in frequency) to cover the entire vocal range seamlessly, allows for better waveguide pattern control by reducing the projection aperture, and improves phase coherency of the midrange signal for clearer, more intelligible audio quality. CMCD (Cone Midrange Compression Driver) White Paper (PDF).
A
PRODUCT LINE WITH VERSATILITY
Scaled System Design Approach - AE Series
models provide a wide variety of building blocks for your system design,
stair-stepped to give you just the right solution for your installation.
Power Scaling - Many of the AE models come in multiple power ranges or are very similar to comparable-coverage models at a higher or lower power point, allowing selection of just the right speaker for the required output capability. Mid-high frequency versions of some models can be used for use in voice-only PA, or as delay-fills that match the character of the full-range main speakers.
6000-Series models are the highest power speakers in the AE Series. 4000-Series models are medium power and 2000-Series are at lower power points for applications not requiring high power capability.
Waveguide Scaling - Sometimes you need maximum pattern control and other times the speaker needs to be as compact as possible. "AM" models are performance-maximized for the greatest pattern control to the lowest frequency possible. "AC' models are compact speakers that fit in areas where a smaller frontal profile is required.
In the AM models, the same waveguides are utilized for both high output and lower output drivers, resulting in maximum pattern control at all power levels.
Rotatable Waveguides - The space often dictates how a speaker needs to be oriented. All "AM" two-way and three-way models include a rotatable waveguide, allowing the speaker to be installed in either vertical or horizontal orientation.
Selectable Crossover Mode - All AE Series speakers (except single driver subwoofers and LF cabinets) offer selectable crossover modes. Three-way speakers can be operated in either tri-amp or bi-amp mode with built-in passive mid-high crossover. Two-way speakers can be operated bi-amp or passive. Dual-driver LF and subwoofer cabinets offer selection between parallel-drive or individual driver access for maximum LF damping or for wiring of individual "home runs" to the amplifier.
Coverage Patterns - AE Series models come in a variety of coverage patterns to fit the requirement of the application.
Connectors - All models include both Speakon® and CE-approved covered barrier strip input connectors.
HIGH
PERFORMANCE & RELIABILITY
Sophisticated Crossover Networks - AE Series
incorporates sophisticated crossover designs for outstanding sound quality
and consistent coverage. To minimize overlap between adjacent frequency
bands, steep slopes are utilized in passive crossovers -- some as high
as 4th order (24 dB/octave). This reduces off-axis lobing, providing consistent
coverage throughout the crossover region. Conjugate networks are added
in some models to fine tune the frequency response for optimum sound quality.
Legendary JBL Transducers - AE Series incorporates the legendary reliability of JBL's VGC™ drivers, augmented by today's new generation of JBL compression drivers and Differential Drive® cone transducers. Where reliability is important, JBL transducers are well-known as the best, most reliable drivers in the business.
JBL's
Rigorous Power Test Standards
At JBL Professional, we subject our designs to the most rigorous and demanding
testing in the industry. As a result, the power rating specification of a
JBL Professional product may be lower than that of a competitive speaker which
has less actual power handling capacity.
JBL tests speaker systems as systems. Some competitive speaker systems are rated based on the power rating of the individual transducers. In reality, when a transducer is installed in an enclosure, it may not be able to dissipate heat as well as it did outside the box, or the crossover network might fail long before the transducers. When you select a JBL speaker system, you know that the design has been tested as a complete system.
JBL tests speaker designs for over 100 hours. At JBL we test our designs for 100 hours at rated power output. Our 100 hour power test subjects the speaker to more stress and strain than it would get in years of actual use. At the end of the torture, the speaker must still perform to specification.
JBL uses the IEC spectrum for testing speakers. IEC shaped pink noise tests the entire speaker system, not just the LF driver like the more frequency-limited AES spectrum. In fact, IEC shaped noise places greater demands on a speaker than real music.
SYSTEMS APPROACH
Easily Arrayable - Made to work together,
many models utilize common dimensions for incorporation into arrays.
DSP Settings - DSP settings are pre-configured for single boxes and arrays.
Accessory Brackets - U-brackets are provided for many of the AE models. Planar array frames with adjustable splay angles make it easy to install multiple loudspeaker arrays.
AN OUTSTANDING FIT FOR A VARIETY OF APPLICATIONS
AE Series loudspeakers are ideal for a wide variety
of fixed installation applications including performing arts facilities, theatrical
sound design, auditoriums, houses of worship, live clubs, dance-clubs/discotheques,
sports facilities and themed entertainment venues. The special mid-high frequency
models can be used without LF reinforcement in voice-only PA and delay-fill
applications. The smaller models are ideal in delay-fill locations of larger
systems as well as lecture halls and corporate learning centers.
Whatever your need - whether performance-maximized or compact profile, tri-amp, bi-amp or passive crossover, higher power or lower cost, vertical or horizontal installation, Speakon or barrier strip - AE Series has the right loudspeaker for the job!
