Specification Sheet

Control
®
26C/CT
Professional Series – Background/Foreground Ceiling Speaker
SPECSHEET
Key Features:
• Coaxially mounted 165 mm (6.5 in) woofer with butyl rubber surround and 19 mm (¾ in)
titanium coated diffraction-loaded tweeter
• High power, wide frequency response and low distortion for high sound level capability
• Wide coverage allows fewer speakers, reducing the cost of the installed sound system
without sacrificing performance
• JBL’s exclusive SonicGuardTM overload protection allows higher operational levels and
improved system reliability (26C only)
• Packaged with grille, backcan and tile rails for fast installation and easy dealer stocking
Description:
The Control 26C is a compact ceiling speaker providing
premium performance in background, foreground music
sound systems. The Control 26C is perfectly suited for a
wide variety of applications from casinos and hotels to
upscale restaurants and themed locations. High power
handling, wide frequency response and low distortion
make the Control 26C ideal for sound systems requiring
a higher fidelity sound from ceiling loudspeakers. The
premium performance capability ensures excellent
sound character, providing pleasant, enveloping sound
throughout the listening area.
The Control 26C’s 16 ohm impedance allows use of
multiple speakers in parallel without having to use a
more expensive constant voltage distributed system.
The optional Control 26CT version includes a multitap
transformer for 70V/100V systems.
JBL’s exclusive SonicGuard overload protection is a non-
invasive loudspeaker protection system that is inaudible
to the listener, ensuring reliability while providing full
fidelity sound. The computer-optimized ported enclosure
delivers warm, smooth bass response. Low frequency
output can be further augmented with the addition of
one of the Control Contractor subwoofer models.
The 165 mm (6.5 in) woofer features a polyurethane-
coated cone and pure butyl rubber surround for long
life, even in high humidity environments. An aluminum
voice coil former provides extra cooling for greater long-
term power handling.
The coaxially mounted 19 mm (¾ in) titanium coated
tweeter provides crisp, clear highs. Diffraction-loading
of the tweeter provides wide, even coverage of the
listening area. The extremely broad 110° coverage
pattern allows for fewer speakers to be used, making for
a simpler and less expensive installation.
Specifications:
System
Freq. Range (-10 dB)
1
75 Hz – 20 kHz
Power Capacity
2
150 Watts Continuous Program Power
75 Watts Continuous Pink Noise
Nominal Sensitivity
3
89 dB SPL, 1W @ 1 m (3.3 ft)
Nominal Coverage Angle
4
110° conical coverage
Directivity Factor (Q) 5.9 averaged 500 Hz to 4 kHz
Directivity Index (DI) 4.6 averaged 500 Hz to 4 kHz
Rated Maximum SPL 107 dB @ 1 m (3.3 ft)
Nominal Impedance (26C) 16 ohms (Min Z: 16.5 Ω @ 290 Hz)
Transformer Taps (26CT) 70V: 60W, 30W, 15W & 7.5W taps
100V: 60W, 30W, & 15W taps
Transducers
Low Frequency 165 mm (6.5 in) polypropelene-coated, 1” coil on aluminum former
High Frequency 19 mm (¾ in) titanium-coated polyester
Physical
Enclosure Backcan: Formed steel
Baffle/Rim: Medium impact polystyrene, fire rated UL94V-0
Overload Protection Full-range power limiting to protect network and transducers (Control 26C
only).
Termination Removable locking connector with screw-down terminals. 2 input terminals
and 2 loop-thru output terminals. Max. wire 12 AWG (2.5 mm
2
)
Safety Agency Rating Suitable for use in air handling spaces per UL1480, UL2043, NFPA90 &
NFPA 70. S7232/UL Listed, Signaling Speaker. Transformer UL registered
per UL1876. In accordance with IEC60849/EN60849.
Outside Dimensions (H x Dia) 210 x 252 mm (8.3 x 9.9 in)
190 mm (7.5 in) front of ceiling tile to back of backcan
Cutout Size 220 mm (8.75 in)
Net Weight (each) 3.4 kg (7.5 lb) CT: 4.2 kg (10 lb)
Shipping Weight (pair) 8.1 kg (18.0 lb) CT: 9.7 kg (21 lb)
Included Accessories » C-shaped support backing plate
» 2 tile support rails
(fits both 2 x 4 ft or 600 x 1200 mm tiles)
» Cutout template
» Paint shield
» Removable locking wiring connector
1
Half-space (flush mounted in ceiling)
2
Continuous Pink Noise rating is IEC-shaped pink noise with a 6 dB crest factor for 100 hours continuously.
Continuous Program power is a conservative expression of the system’s ability to handle normal speech
and music program material and is defined as 3 dB above the Continuous Pink Noise Rating.
3
Half-space (in ceiling), average 100 Hz to 10 kHz
4
500 Hz to 4 kHz
JBL continually engages in research related to product improvement. Changes introduced into existing
products without notice are an expression of that philosophy.