Product Introduction
The JBL CBT100LA-1 is a premium Constant Beamwidth Technology™ Line Array Column Loudspeaker featuring sixteen 50 mm (2 in) full-range drivers. Designed with advanced analog delay beam-forming and amplitude tapering, it delivers consistent vertical coverage without the beaming and lobing issues found in traditional column speakers. With switchable vertical patterns and music/speech voicing modes, the CBT100LA-1 is ideal for both near-field and long-throw applications in auditoriums, houses of worship, conference halls, and outdoor installations.
Key Features
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Constant Beamwidth Technology™ for superior pattern control and consistent directivity
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Sixteen 50 mm (2 in) full-range drivers for powerful sound reproduction
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Switchable vertical coverage: 40° medium-throw or 15° long-throw
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Music mode (flat response) and speech mode (presence peak) for flexible applications
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Dynamic SonicGuard™ overload protection ensures system reliability
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Built-in 70V/100V transformer with selectable taps, plus 8Ω direct mode
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Supplied with swivel (pan)/tilt wall bracket for flexible installation
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Weather-resistant enclosure, IP-55 rated with optional accessories
Technical Specifications
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Drivers: Sixteen 50 mm (2 in) full-range
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Frequency Range (-10 dB): 80 Hz – 20 kHz
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Coverage Angle: Vertical 15°/40° switchable, Horizontal 150°
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Sensitivity: Narrow 96 dB (speech) / 93 dB (music); Broad 93 dB (speech) / 90 dB (music)
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Impedance: 8 Ω (Thru mode)
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Power Rating: 325W (1300W peak, 2 hrs) / 200W (800W peak, 100 hrs)
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Maximum SPL (1m): Narrow: 121 dB cont / 127 dB peak; Broad: 118 dB cont / 124 dB peak
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Transformer Taps: 120W, 60W, 30W (15W @70V only), 8Ω Thru
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Enclosure: Fiberglass reinforced ABS, painted aluminum grille
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Outdoor Capability: IP-55, UV & moisture resistant
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Dimensions (H x W x D): 1000 × 98.5 × 153 mm (39.4 × 3.8 × 6.0 in)
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Net Weight: 7.2 kg (15.8 lbs)
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Accessories: Swivel (pan)/tilt wall bracket included; optional MTC-PC2, MTC-CBT-FM1, MTC-CBT-SMB1