JBL PROFESSIONAL INTRODUCES TWO NEW CEILING SPEAKERS, EACH TO FILL SPECIFIC MARKET NEEDS

DENVER, CO - APRIL 25, 2002 - In response to specific requests from consultants and contractors, JBL Professional is introducing two new ceiling speakers at this year's NSCA trade show in Denver, CO. The Control 26-DT and Control 24CT MicroPlus are product solutions meant to expand a contractor's options in the ceiling speaker market.

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Designed to be used with standard backcans, the Control 26-DT is a coaxial low/high frequency driver assembly, with a network and transformer. Without a dedicated backcan assembly, the Control 26-DT is applicable for new construction in which installation of the backcan and wiring must be inspected prior to the final completion of the finished ceiling. The Control 26-DT can also easily be used as a retrofit loudspeaker in cases where standard backcans and 8-inch ceiling speakers were previously used.

The low frequency driver has a 6.5-inch polypropylene coated cone for reliability and long life. The high frequency tweeter diaphragm is coated in titanium and the tweeter is diffraction-loaded for optimum pattern control. In a can with a volume of 0.25 ft3, the Control 26-DT has a sensitivity of 89 dB (1 W @ 1 M) and low frequency extension down to 70 Hz. The line distribution transformer has 70.7 V taps at 60 W, 30 W, 15 W and 7.5 W, and 100 V taps at 60 W, 30 W, and 15 W.

The Control 24CT MicroPlus is similar to the Control 24CT Micro, already in the Control speaker family. The difference is the use of a larger line distribution transformer in the Control 24CT MicroPlus. The transformer features 70.7 V tap ratings of 25 W, 12 W and 6 W, and 100 V tap ratings of 25 W and 12 W.

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The Control 24CT MicroPlus features the same shallow backcan as the other Control Micro ceiling speakers, ideal for low profile ceilings and ceilings with limited rear space. The same 4-inch injection molded graphite low frequency driver and a 0.5-inch polypropylene tweeter are used as well.

Like the other Micro models, the Control 24CT MicroPlus is shipped with everything needed for ceiling installation, including a C-Ring and tile rails. The ceiling speaker can actually be installed without access to the inside of the ceiling.

Headquartered in Northridge, California, JBL Professional is the world's leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of professional loudspeakers for recording and broadcast, musician, cinema, touring sound, commercial sound and contracting applications. JBL Professional is part of the Harman International network of professional and consumer audio companies. For complete product and company information, go to the JBL Pro website at www.jblpro.com.