JBL AWC159

JBL AWC159

JBL AWC159

JBL AWC159

15" COMPACT ALL-WEATHER LOUDSPEAKER, LT GREY

SKU: JBL-AWC159
MSRP: $1,800.53
MAP: $1,439.00

Overview

The AWC159 is a compact, coaxial-driver, 2-way, highly weather-resistant full-range loudspeaker system which is ideal for speech and music in a wide variety of applications, including sports facilities, racetracks, stadiums, fairgrounds, rodeos, skating rinks, themed entertainment venues, cruise ships, water parks, outdoor background music/paging systems, swimming pools, and a wide variety of other outdoor or indoor venue types.

Features

  • Highly weather-resistant IP56 rating
  • Consistent 90° x 90° broadband pattern control
  • Components:
    • 380 mm (15 in) woofer with Kevlar-reinforced cone and 75 mm (3 in) voice coil.
    • 38 mm (1.5 in) diaphragm compression driver with patented design and high temperature polymer diaphragm.
  • Extraordinary clarity for speech, with extended frequency response for music.
  • Advanced high-slope crossover network for constant coverage and smooth, natural midrange.
  • 500 Watt power handling (average continuous pink noise) with high sensitivity provides high SPL capability.
  • High-power passive crossover network.
  • 52 Hz – 20 kHz frequency response.
  • 300 Watt 70V/100V multi-tap (built-in transformer) or direct 8Ω low-impedance.

Specifications

  Frequency Range (-10 dB) 52 Hz – 20 kHz
  Frequency Response (±3 dB) 80 Hz – 20 kHz
  Coverage Pattern 90° x 90°
  Directivity Factor 11.1 (1 kHz – 16 kHz)
  Directivity Index (DI) 9.7 dB (1 kHz – 16 kHz)
  Long-Term System Power Rating (IEC) 500 W (2000 W peak), 2 hrs.
300 W (1200 W peak), 100 hrs
  Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m) 98 dB (Ave. 80 Hz – 20 kHz)
  Maximum SPL Direct 8Ω: 125 dB (peaks of 131 dB)
300 W Tap: 123 dB (peaks of 129 dB)
  Crossover Network 1.5 kHz, 4th order (24 dB/oct) high-pass plus conjugate to HF, 2nd order low-pass to LF
  Nominal Impedance 8 ohms
  Transformer Taps 70V: 300W, 150W, 75W, 38W
100V: 300W, 150W, 75W
  Low Frequency Driver Kevlar-reinforced cone with weather treatment, 75 mm (3 in) voice coil.
  High Frequency Driver 2408H-2 38 mm (1.5 in) diaphragm and voice coil diameter, patented high-temperature annular polymer diaphragm, copper-clad aluminum coil, fluid-cooled.
  Enclosure ABS with Glass enclosure, heavily braced
  Attachment Two M10 (course-thread) points for included U-bracket. M6 secondary safety attachment point on back panel.
  Grille Corrosion-resistant zinc-rich extra-thick powder coated steel grille, 3-layer assembly with foam and woven poly mesh backing.
  Input Connection CE-compliant covered barrier strip terminals. Barrier terminals accept up to 8 mm outside 4 mm inside open-lug (#6 or #8) plus bare wire up to 2.5 mm2 (12 AWG) wire or spade lugs. Terminal compartment cover equipped with gland nut that forms water-tight seal with roundjacketed cables with outside diameters between 4.0 mm (0.16") and 9.0 mm (0.36")
  Environmental IP56 per IEC529, with a minimum 5° downward aiming angle. Exceeds Mil Spec 810 for humidity, salt spray, temperature & UV, and ASTM G85 for salt spray (168 hrs).
  Dimensions 486 x 486 x 479 mm (19.1 x 19.1 x 18.8), cabinet
507 mm (19.9 in) depth with gland nut
546 mm (21.5 in) including bracket extending to back
  Colors Available in gray (similar to Pantone 420C) and black (-BK)
  Included Accessories U-bracket, matches loudspeaker color (gray or black), zinc-rich extrathick powder coated, steel.