JBL CBT100LA-1  Constant Beamwidth Technology!" Line Array Column Loudspeaker with 16 Drivers

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

• Constant Beamwidth Technology™ for superior pattern control and consistent directivity

• Sixteen 50 mm (2 in) full-range drivers for powerful sound reproduction

• Switchable vertical coverage: 40° medium-throw or 15° long-throw

• Music mode (flat response) and speech mode (presence peak) for flexible applications

• Dynamic SonicGuard™ overload protection ensures system reliability

• Built-in 70V/100V transformer with selectable taps, plus 8Ω direct mode

• Supplied with swivel (pan)/tilt wall bracket for flexible installation

• Weather-resistant enclosure, IP-55 rated with optional accessories

� Technical Specifications

• Drivers: Sixteen 50 mm (2 in) full-range

• Frequency Range (-10 dB): 80 Hz – 20 kHz

• Coverage Angle: Vertical 15°/40° switchable, Horizontal 150°

• Sensitivity: Narrow 96 dB (speech) / 93 dB (music); Broad 93 dB (speech) / 90 dB (music)

• Impedance: 8 Ω (Thru mode)

• Power Rating: 325W (1300W peak, 2 hrs) / 200W (800W peak, 100 hrs)

• Maximum SPL (1m): Narrow: 121 dB cont / 127 dB peak; Broad: 118 dB cont / 124 dB peak

• Transformer Taps: 120W, 60W, 30W (15W @70V only), 8Ω Thru

• Enclosure: Fiberglass reinforced ABS, painted aluminum grille

• Outdoor Capability: IP-55, UV & moisture resistant

• Dimensions (H x W x D): 1000 × 98.5 × 153 mm (39.4 × 3.8 × 6.0 in)

• Net Weight: 7.2 kg (15.8 lbs)

• Accessories: Swivel (pan)/tilt wall bracket included; optional MTC-PC2, MTC-CBT-FM1, MTC-CBT-SMB1