JBL AC16 User Manual

 

 

AC16

Ultra Compact 2-way Loudspeaker

 

 

System with 1 - 6.5" LF

 

 

 

 

 

 

Key Features:

Ultra compact enclosure

165 mm (6.5 in) LF transducer

90° x 90° Progressive Transition™ waveguide with a 25 mm (1 in) exit compression driver

Dual Neutrik NL4 connectors plus screw terminals

Multiple Attachment Points for Ultimate Flexibility

Applications:

Performing Arts Facilities

Houses of Worship

Sports Facilities

Multi Media Spaces

Retail Spaces

Presentation Suites

Educational Facilities

Portable Audio-Visual Systems

The AC16 is an ultra-compact fullrange loudspeaker system designed to provide maximum bandwidth and SPL in a single system package and yet be visually unobtrusive. The enclosure design allows for installation very close to walls and ceilings making it an ideal choice for under balcony, column, or wall mounting. The high frequency device is a 1" exit compression driver integrated into a newly designed 90° x 90° PT™ (Progressive Transition) waveguide providing even coverage throughout the intended listening area. The combination exhibits smooth power response resulting in extremely natural voicing. The AC16 utilizes a 6.5" Symmetrical Field Geometry (SFG™) LF Transducer with a copper-clad aluminum edge wound 2" voice coil and a copper-clad pole piece that improves performance by reducing voice coil inductance and distortion.

The rugged multi-ply hardwood enclosure is designed to work in the vertical plane as well as in the horizontal plane. Mounting points are provided for an optional U-bracket and for an OmniMount® type bracket. The AC16 is also equipped with attachment points located on the bottom of the enclosure for a stand mount accessory.

The rugged plywood enclosure features JBL’s textured DuraFlex™ finish and is equipped with a heavy duty powder coated steel, foam-backed grille.

Specifications:

System:

Frequency Range (-10 dB): 55 Hz - 20 kHz

Frequency Response (+/-3 dB): 65 Hz - 18 kHz

Horizontal Coverage: 90°

Vertical Coverage: 90°

Directivity Factor (Q): 7 (avg. 500 Hz - 16 kHz)

Directivity Index (DI): 8 dB (avg. 500 Hz - 16 kHz)

System Sensitivity1: 90 dB SPL/1W/1m

Rated Maximum SPL (1m)2: 110 dB

System Nominal Impedance: 16 Ohms

Long-Term System Power Rating3:

(Continuous/Program/Peak): 160 W / 320 W / 640 W

AES Standard Power Rating4: 250 W

Crossover: 2.4 kHz

Transducers:

Low Frequency Driver: 1 x JBL 226J, 165 mm (6.5 in) SFG™ driver with 50 mm (2 in) edge wound voice coil

High Frequency Driver: 1 x 2414H 25 mm (1 in) exit compression driver, 25 mm (1 in) voice coil

High-Frequency Waveguide: PT-B99HF-1

Physical:

Enclosure: 12 mm and 15 mm exterior grade multi-ply hardwood plywood

Suspension Attachment: 5 x M8 points; 1 top, 3 bottom, 1 rear. 4 x M6 rear for OmniMount® 30.0.

Finish: Black DuraFlex™ finish. White (-WH) available upon request.

Optional Weather Resistant Versions5: WRC & WRX available upon request

Grille: Powder coated 16 gauge perforated steel, acoustically transparent foam backing (grille cloth backing on white units)

Input Connectors: Neutrik Speakon® NL4 (2 wired in parallel), plus CE-compliant covered barrier strip terminals. Barrier terminals accept up to 5.2 sq mm (10 AGW) wire or max width 9 mm (.375 in) spade lugs. NL4’s +1/-1 in parallel with barrier strip (+2/-2 loop through).

Environmental Specifications: Mil-Std 810; IPx3 per IEC529. For higher environmental ratings, use WRC or WRX.

Dimensions (H x W x D): 381.0 x 199.4 x 226.1 mm (15.0 x 7.8 x 8.9 in)

Weight: 7.2 kg (15.8 lb)

Optional Accessories: MTU-16 U-Bracket

365469-001, M8 x 38 Tee Knot Thumbscrew kit for use with BMB-200k or K & M 195/8 stand mount accessory

1On axis SPL measured in far field and referenced to 1 meter by inverse square law. Average from 300 Hz to 16 kHz. 2Calculated based on system sensitivity and continuous power handling.

3IEC shaped pink noise, 6 dB crest factor, 100 hour duration. 4AES standard 2 hour duration, with IEC system noise spectrum.

5WRC for outdoor placement where the loudspeaker will be sheltered from direct exposure to the elements. WRX for direct exposure or extreme environments, such as tropical or beach, or in areas with salt air, extreme high humidity or rapid changes in temperatures. See WRC/WRX configuration sheet for details.

JBL continually engages in research related to product improvement. Changes introduced into existing products without notice are a routine expression of that philosophy.

JBL AC16 User Manual

AC16 Ultra Compact 2-way Loudspeaker System with 1 - 6.5" LF

Beamwidth

 

 

 

 

360

 

 

 

 

(degrees)

100

 

 

 

 

Beamwidth

 

Horizontal

 

 

 

-6 dB

 

 

 

 

 

Vertical

 

 

 

 

10

100

1000

10000

20000

 

20

Frequency (Hz)

Directivity Index, Q

20

 

100

 

DirectivityIndex (DI), dB

 

 

 

DirectivityFactor (Q)

10

 

 

 

10

0

100

1000

10000

1

20

20000

Frequency (Hz)

Frequency Response, 1W/1m

 

100

 

 

 

 

 

90

 

 

 

 

(dB)

80

 

 

 

 

SPL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

70

 

2 half space

 

 

 

 

 

4 free field

 

 

 

60

100

1000

10000

20000

 

20

Frequency (Hz)

Dimensions

Dimensions in “in” (mm)

For more detailed dimensional information, refer to Application Data Sheet

5.1

(128.7)

8.9

(226.1)

 

 

R14.0

 

 

4.5

20°

(R355.6)

 

7.8

 

 

(113.0)

TOP

 

 

(199.4)

 

 

 

 

2.0

 

 

 

 

(50.8)

 

 

 

 

4.2

 

 

 

 

(108.0)

 

 

 

6.8

6.8

 

 

 

(172.7)

(171.6)

 

FRONT

 

4.5

REAR

 

4.5

4.5

(114.3)

 

(113.0)

SIDES

 

 

(115.0)

 

 

Horizontal Off-Axis Frequency Response

 

10

 

 

 

0 deg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 deg

(dB)

0

 

 

 

20 deg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tion

 

 

 

 

30 deg

-10

 

 

 

40 deg

Attenua

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

50 deg

 

 

 

 

 

 

-20

 

 

 

60 deg

 

 

 

 

 

70 deg

 

-30

100

1000

10000

80 deg

 

20

20000

Frequency (Hz)

Vertical Up Off-Axis Frequency Response

10

(dB)

0

 

 

 

0 deg

 

 

 

 

10 deg

tion

-10

 

 

 

20 deg

a

 

 

 

 

30 deg

Attenu

 

 

 

 

-20

 

 

 

40 deg

 

 

 

 

 

 

-30

100

1000

10000

20000

 

20

 

 

 

Frequency (Hz)

 

 

Vertical Down Off-Axis Frequency Response

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

 

(dB)

0

 

 

 

0 deg

 

 

 

 

10 deg

tion

-10

 

 

 

20 deg

a

 

 

 

 

30 deg

Attenu

 

 

 

 

-20

 

 

 

40 deg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-30

100

1000

10000

20000

 

20

Frequency (Hz)

Impedance

 

 

 

 

 

100

 

 

 

 

(Ohms)

 

 

 

 

 

Impedance

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

100

1000

10000

20000

 

20

Frequency (Hz)

Measurements obtained in full passive crossover mode with no signal processing. Graphs are from unaltered measured data.

Attachment Points For Third Party Accessories:

Bottom: Ultimate Support™ BMB-200K; Konig & Meyer

195/8

Rear: OmniMount 30.0; Konig & Meyer 24470; Allen

Products MM-016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BOTTOM

(61.7)

 

 

 

JBL Professional

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8500 Balboa Boulevard, P.O. Box 2200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Northridge, California 91329 U.S.A.

SS AC16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CRP 5M

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Harman International Company

05/08

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