• Acoustics & Sound Systems in Architectural Design -- What Every Architect Should Know About Sound - A tutorial on acoustics and sound system design from an architectural perspective. Sections include acoustics concepts, sound system design principles and choosing a design team. It explains basic concepts of room acoustics and speaker placement, basic criterea for speaker selection, and the role of acousticians and sound system consultants in the design of architectural spaces. This article is approved by the American Institute of Architects for earning one AIA/CEU Learning Unit (LU). Originally appeared in ArchiTech Magazine.
• JBL Dance Club Systems Booklet (5,265kB)
• JBL Professional Sound System Design Manual - 1999 Edition (Pt.1) (945kB) The updated version of the acoustics reference manual by John Eargle (Part 1).
• JBL Professional Sound System Design Manual - 1999 Edition (Pt.2): (559kB) The updated version of the acoustics reference manual by John Eargle (Part 2).
• JBL Professional Model Number Listing:  (42kB) An alpha-numeric listing including model numbers of just about every JBL Professional product ever made.
• JBL Professional Enclosure Guide: (17kB):   Recommended enclosure dimensions and porting information for JBL Professional cone transducers.  Also includes cabinet-building suggestions and references to related books.
• Thiele/Small Parameter List for JBL Professional Cone Transducers (46kB)
• Speaker Power Requirements FAQ (117kB)
• Danger: Low Power:(204kB): Information on one of the most common causes of speaker failure -- (under powering).
• Tech Note Volume 1, #7: (560kB) In-line Stacked Arrays of Flat-front Bi-Radial ® Horns
• Tech Note Volume 1, #8: (922kB) Characteristics of High-Frequency Compression Drives
  
• Tech Note Volume 1, #12C: (246 kB) Polarity conventions of JBL Professional transducers and systems
• Tech Note Volume 1, #14: (1.59 MB) Basic principals for suspending loudspeaker systems
• Tech Note Volume 1, #18: (425kB) Vented Gap Cooling™ in Low Frequency Transducers
• Tech Note Volume 1, #21:  (448kB) JBL’s New Optimized Aperture™ Horns and Low Distortion Drivers
• Tech Note Volume 1, #22:  (151kB) JBL's New Super Vented Gap™ Maximum Output Low Frequency Transducers
• Tech Note Volume 1, #24: (448kB)  JBL's New Maximum Output Midrange/Low Frequency Transducers.
• Tech Note Volume 1, #26A: (2.3MB) Speech Intelligibility (Part 1).
• Tech Note Volume 1, #26B: (2.4MB) Speech Intelligibility (Part 2).
• Tech Note: Volume 1, # 28 PD Low Frequency
• Tech Note: Volume 1, # 29 PD High Frequency
• Tech Note: Volume 1, #33 JBL's Differential Drive® Transducers
• JBL Professional Warranty Card (90kB)
• Filtered Array Technology: (206 kB) A look at controlling an array's low frequency radiation pattern using digital signal processing.
• Distributed Speaker Systems 101 -- A basic tutorial about 70V and 100V Distributed Speaker Systems, originally appearing in Sound & Video Contractor Magazine.
• Designing Better Sounding In-Ceiling Business Music Systems -- This application guide discusses principles that are important for designing from the smallest business-music systems to the largest-scale distributed sound systems.
• Line Array or Point-and-Shoot Speakers? - This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each loudspeaker type as applied to house of worship installations. The principles apply to many applications, providing concepts that help designers determine which may be most appropriate for their application. Originally appeared in Technologies for Worship Magazine.
• Directional Subwoofer Array Using Control SB210s - Using multiple JBL Control SB210s in a FSA Forward Steered Array configuration yields excellent bass directional control in a high-SPL subwoofer.
• Application Guide: Subwoofer-Satellite Systems Using SB2 & SB210 Subwoofers - Small subwoofer-satellite systems can provide high fidelity sound for a wide variety of applications. This guide provides recommended subwoofer-satellite configurations that work well together, complete with hookup diagrams for stereo, mono and mono 70V/100V use and system design considerations for getting the best possible performance.
• NEW! Selecting Loudspeakers for Your House of Worship (206 kB)
  An easy to follow instructive article discussing the different kinds of loudspeakers and when each would be appropriate for your facility.

• EON 1500 User's Guide: (1.1mb)
• EON15 G2 User's Guide
• EON Sub G2 User's Guide
• Eon MMIX 10 owners manual contains information on the EON 10/15, EON10P/15P, EON Power Sub, EON Sound Mix 10, EON Music Mix 10 and the EON Power System.
  • EON MMXI10 Owner's Manual: (1 of 8) Print on 8.5 x 14 paper.
  • EON MMXI10 Owner's Manual: (2 of 8) Print on 8.5 x 14 paper.
  • EON MMXI10 Owner's Manual: (3 of 8) Print on 8.5 x 14 paper.
  • EON MMXI10 Owner's Manual: (4 of 8) Print on 8.5 x 14 paper.
  • EON MMXI10 Owner's Manual: (5 of 8) Print on 8.5 x 14 paper.
  • EON MMXI10 Owner's Manual: (6 of 8) Print on 8.5 x 14 paper.
  • EON MMXI10 Owner's Manual: (7 of 8) Print on 8.5 x 14 paper.
  • EON MMXI10 Owner's Manual: (8 of 8) Print on 8.5 x 14 paper.

AE Series

• WRC & WRX Standard Configurations for AE Series - Provides details about the two standard weather resistance configurations for AE Series loudspeakers. (160 kB)
• JBL Installed Sound Configuration Guide - Provides model recommendations for 13 common applications, including Houses of Worship, Nightclubs and Restaurants. (160 kB)
• AE Connector Pinout Guide -- Pinout listing of Speakon and terminal strip input connectors for all AE Series models.
• Painting AE Loudspeaker Cabinets - Important instructions specific to painting over the AE Series stock DuraFlex finish. (115 kB)
• AE Series Library for Stardraw - All AE models are now available as Stardraw symbols for users of Stardraw Audio and Stardraw AV. These can be found within Stardraw's February 2003 Symbol Library Update. (2.82Mb). Must be a Stardraw subscriber to use or to download. See Stardraw Audio page at http://www.stardraw.com/products/stardrawaudio/ for information about the program and for subscribing.
• Tech Note Volume 1, # 30: (Cone Midrange Compression Drivers (CMCD)
• Tech Note Volume 1, # 31: (Progressive Transition™ (PT) Waveguides)
• AE/PD Array Guide
• AE Bracket & Array Frame Handbook

• HLA 4895 & 4897 Horn Loaded Array System Owner's Manual (1.11 MB)
• Tech Note Volume 1, #23: (797 kB) HLA Series Loudspeaker Systems and Differential Drive® Transducers
• Tech Note Volume 1, #25: (96 kB) Digital system controller guidelines for using HLA 4895 modules in arrays
• HLA System Use Guidelines: (341 kB) General information on using HLA Series systems.

Control 300

• NEW! Ratio Guide for Control 312CS Subwoofers (18k)
• NEW! Instructions for Bypassing Transformer on Control 321CT, 322CT or 328CT
• Instructions for Accessing the Conduit Knockouts on Control 300 Backboxes
• Control 300 Series Transformer Insertion Loss Chart
• Compatible Third-Party Backboxes for Control 300 Series Speakers(Updated July 2006)

• NEW! Application Guide: Subwoofer-Satellite Systems Using SB2 & SB210 Subwoofers Small subwoofer-satellite systems can provide high fidelity sound for a wide variety of applications. This guide provides recommended subwoofer-satellite configurations that work well together, complete with hookup diagrams for stereo, mono and mono 70V/100V use and system design considerations for getting the best possible performance.
• NEW! Attaching Control Contractor Speakers to Speaker Stands, Lighting Bars & Trusses (81K) -- Detailed instructions for attaching Control 23, 25, 28, 29AV or 30 by utilizing a Cheeseboro-type clamp.
• MTC-30CM (267kB): Drawing with dimensions for optional Control 30 Ceiling Mount InvisiBall Accessory.
• Control Contractor InvisiBall Threading Specifications
• Compatible Backcans for Control 26-DT -- A list of third-party backcans and grilles compatible with this premium loudspeaker driver.
• MTC-TCD Thick-Ceiling Dogear: Optional accessory dogears that allow installation of Control 24C/CT, 26C/CT and 19C/CT in ceilings up to 60 mm (2.5 inches) thick.
• SB210 Optional Input Modules -- Optional modules are available to allow the Control SB210 to be used in a wide variety of applications. MTC-SB210-SAT adds passive crossover with satellite outputs. MTC-SB210T adds 70V/100V input transformers for use on a distributed speaker line. MTC-SB210T-SAT adds both capabilities.
• MTC-30UB Drawing
  Downloadable file showing drawing, with dimensions, of U-Bracket designed for use with Control 30.
• Ceiling Speaker System Calculator (12k)
  This form lets you calculate how many ceiling speakers to specify.
• Metric Ceiling Speaker System Calculator (11k)
  This form lets you calculate how many ceiling speakers to specify using the Metric System.
• Ceiling Subwoofer Calculator (10K)
  This form lets you calculate how many subwoofers to specify.
• Eyebolt Applications for Control 29AV & Control 30 (88k) Instructions for using eyebolts with bevel washers on sides, gives details about lengths of eyebolts for side vs. top/bottom suspension points and gives part numbers for eyebolts from JBL.
• Eyebolt application for Control SB-210
• MTC-29UB Drawing (135 kB) Downloadable file showing drawing, with dimensions, of U-Bracket designed for use with Control 29AV.
• MTC-29UB Instruction Sheet (148k) -- Instructions for installing Control 29AV using MTC-29UB U-bracket.
• MTC-29CM (227kB) Drawing with dimensions and range of motion for optional Control29AV Ceiling Mount InvisiBall Accessory.
• MTC-29NL4A (82k) Neutrik Speakon NL4 Adapter Plate for Control 29AV.
• MTC-210UB Drawing Downloadable file showing drawing, with dimensions, of U-Bracket designed for use with Control SB210.
• Invisiball™ Installation Instructions  (225 kB) Diagrams showing how to install the Invisiball mounting system. 
• MTC24-TR and MTC-26TR (67.5 kB) Information on using trim rings for the Control 24C, Control 26C and Control 19CS.
• Control 19CS Overview: (15 kB) Information on the benefits of using the Control 19CS ceiling-mount subwoofer in commercial installations.
• Ceiling Speaker Application Guide: (263kb) A guide to help system designers design distributed systems with excellent performance.
• Control Contractor Series FAQ (63 kB, updated 11/6/98)
• UPDATED Control Contractor Weather Resistance Testing: (8.9 kB) Overview on the weather-resistance testing methodologies used for the Control Contractor series of product.
• MTC-SB2W Instruction Sheet: (43kb) Installation instructions for this corner/wall mount bracket for the Control SB2 subwoofer.
• MTC-SB2C Instruction Sheet: (28kb) Installation instructions for this ceiling-mount bracket for the Control SB2 subwoofer.
• MTC-PC2 Installation Sheet: (34kb) Installation instructions for this water-tight input panel cover for most Control Contractor loudspeakers.
• Control Contractor Surface Mount Owner's Manual
• Control Contractor Ceiling Speakers Owner's Manual: (168kb) Owner's manual for the Control 24C, Control 26C and Control 19CS.
• Control Contractor Series Bracket and Adapter Handbook, v2.0: (782kB) An overview of Control Contractor Series brackets and adapters available from JBL Professional and other sources
• Business Applications for Control Contractor Loudspeakers: (38kb)  Does your business fall into any of the categories listed?  Use this guide to help you decide whether Control Contractor Loudspeakers are right for your business application.
• Control Contractor Ceiling Speakers: Myth versus Reality (24kb)
• Control Contractor Series: Benefits to Installers and End-Users (16kb)
• Guide to Business Music: (52kb)  Practical, non-technical information to aid in the process of purchasing sound systems for commercial establishments.

• Theater Systems: A Quick Guide to Specifying Cinema Loudspeakers: White Paper (Part # WPCINEMASPECF 1-5-01
• NEW! Cinema Sound System Manual: Setting up a cinema sound system.
• 3678 Setup Instructions: (23kb) Setup Instructions for the 3678.
• 5000 Series User's Guide: (271kb) Three-Way Screen Channel Systems User's Guide.
• 4675C-HF with 2360B: (649kb) Information on the 4675C-HF screen system with the updated 2360B horn.

• Digital Controller Tunings: DSC280 and DSC260 factory settings for many of our loudspeaker systems.
• DSC280 Programming: (19kb) A short guide on programming the DSC280 digital controller via MIDI System Exclusive (SYSEX) commands and PCMCIA card file transfers. The MIDI portion is also applicable to the DSC260 digital controller.
• DSC280 Owner's Manual (280kb)
• DSC260 Owner's Manual (299kb)
• MPC Power Amplifiers Owner's Manual (772kb)
• MPA Power Amplifiers Owner's Manual (336kb)
• MPC-X100 Owner's Manual: (331 kB) Owner's manual and installation guide for the new 100Hz subwoofer crossover card. Designed for MPC and MPA Series power amplifiers.
• MPC-XU Owner's Manual: (366 kB) Owner's manual and installation guide for the new universal crossover card with selectable crossover frequencies and filters. Designed for MPC and MPA Series power amplifiers.

• LSR Series Owner's Manual: (816kb)  Owner's manual for the LSR32, LSR28P and LSR12P
• LSR6300 Series Owner's Manual
• LSR6325P Owner's Manual
• Tech Note Volume 3, #1: (126kb)  The Evolution of JBL’s Large Format Monitor Loudspeaker
• Tech Note Volume 3, #2A: (203kb) JBL’s New LSR Mid-Field Monitors
• Tech Note Volume 3, #3: (86kb)  JBL Professional Studio Monitors for Multichannel Sound Applications
• 4200 Series: Owner's Manual

• Volume 1, #1:  (262kb) CADP2 Design Applications The Average Complex Summation
• Volume 1, #2:  (57kb) CADP2 Design Applications Calculating Gain-Before-Feedback
• CADP2 Design Applications:  219x Coaxial Series Device and System Files (18kb)

• Measuring and Optimizing Sound Systems: An Introduction to JBL Smaart™ (67kb)
• JBL Smaart FAQ (18kb)
• Application Note #1:  (52kb) Transfer Function Measurement Configurations
• Application Note #2:  (115kB) Using The JBL-Smaart Delay Locator

• Venue and Sound Power Multiple Loudspeaker System Array Configuration Guide -- This application guide provides samples of useful arrays using Venue And Sound Power loudspeakers.
  • Link to EASE Files for the sample arrays.
• Marquis, Sound Power and Venue Series Dimensions (281kB): Detailed dimensional drawings for all models. These dimensions replace all previously published dimensions, including those on the specification sheets themselves. Updated specification sheets will be available soon.
• Installation Products User's Guide (English-language) (.98Mb): Owner's manual for the Installation Product Range, including Marquis, Sound Power and Venue Series.
• The Relationship Between the Sound Contractor and Religious Organizations (61kb)

Precision Directivity™ (PD Series)

• Tech Note: Volume 1, # 28 Controlling Low Frequency Covererage via FSA Forward Steered Bass Arrays
• Tech Note: Volume 1, # 29 The Technology of PD700 Series Coaxial Mid/High Speaker Systems
• TN Volume 1, #30 (CMCD)
• TN Volume 1, #31 (PT Waveguides)
• Tech Note: Volume 1, #32 Basic PD5322 and PD5122 Array Applications

TR Series

• TR Series Owner's Manual

MR Series

• MR900 Series Owner's Manual

MPro Series

• MP418SP User Guide
• MPro200 User Guide
• MPro400 User Guide

VERTEC Series

• VT4889: 3-way Line Array System Specification Sheet
• "AES Paper: Button, "High Frequency Components for High Output Line Arrays"
• "Directional Radiation Characteristics of Line Array Systems..." AES Paper, Mark Engebretson
• VERTEC Array Application Manual
• "Practical Considerations for Field Deployment of Line Array Systems ..." - AES Paper, David Scheirman
• White Paper: JBL's Vertical Technology
• Technical Review from PRODUCTION PARTNER (English Language Text) (German Publication) (Large file, please be patient!)
• Line Arrays: Theory & Applications (AES paper 5304, M. Ureda)
• "J and Spiral Arrays", AES Paper, Mark Ureda
• "AES Paper: Ureda, "Pressure Response of Line Sources"
• VERTEC 4889 Owner's Manual
  • Acoustical Principles
  • VT4889 Enclosure Detail
  • VT4889 Component Transducers
  • System Connection and Amplification
  • VT4889 Signal Processing
  • Suspension System
  • Array Setup
  • Typical Venue Applications
  • Line Array Calculator
  • Troubleshooting and Maintenance
  • Transport and Truck Pack
  • Accessories and Support Resource