JBL AC2215/00 User Manual
AC2215/00
Compact 2-Way Loudspeaker
with 1 x 15" LF
Key Features:
100° x 100° Coverage.
PT™ Progressive Transition™
Waveguide for good pattern control
with low distortion.
Bi-Amp/Passive Switchable.
Optional U-Bracket for easy installation
(see AE Series Bracket Guide).
Applications:
Small performing arts facilities
Houses of worship
Theatrical sound design
Auditoriums
Sports facilities
Themed entertainment venues
AC2215/00 is a compact 2-way fullrange loudspeaker system comprised of
one 380 mm (15 in) low frequency
driver and one 38 mm (1.5 in) exit/
44 mm (1.75 in) voice-coil compression
driver. The PT Progressive Transition
waveguide provides wide 100° by 100°
coverage. High-slope passive crossovers
minimize band overlap.
The cabinet is fitted with M10
threaded suspension points. Optional
U-bracket is available for easy
installation.
AC2215/00 is part of JBL’s AE
Application Engineered Series, a
versatile family of loudspeakers for a
wide variety of fixed installation
applications.
Specifications:
System:
Frequency Range1(-10 dB): 42 Hz – 19 kHz
Frequency Response1(±3 dB): 50 Hz – 17 kHz
Coverage Pattern: 100° x 100°
Directivity Factor (Q): 7.1
Directivity Index (DI): 8.5 dB
Crossover Modes: Bi-amp/Passive switchable
Passive Crossover Slopes2:4th order (24 dB/oct) Butterworth HP & LP, 1300 Hz
Transducer Power Rating (AES)
3
: LF: 275 W (1100 W peak), 2 hrs
250 W (1000 W peak), 100 hrs
HF: 50 W (200 W peak), 2 hrs
Long-Term System Power Rating (IEC)4: Passive mode: 250 W (1000 W peak), 100 hrs
Maximum SPL
5
: Bi-amp mode:
LF: 121 dB-SPL cont avg (127 dB peak)
HF: 126 dB-SPL cont avg (132 dB peak)
Passive mode:
121 dB-SPL cont avg (127 dB peak)
System Sensitivity6(1W @ 1m): Passive mode: 97 dB SPL
Transducers:
Low Frequency Driver:
1 x JBL M115-8A 380 mm (15 in) driver with 63 mm (2.5 in) voice coil
Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
Sensitivity6(1W @ 1m, within operational band): 97 dB SPL
High Frequency Driver: JBL 2418H-1/MTA, 44 mm (1.75 in) voice coil
Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
Sensitivity (1W @ 1m): 109 dB SPL
Waveguide: PT-F1010HF
Physical:
Enclosure: Trapezoidal with 15 degree side angles, 16 mm (5/8 in) exterior
grade 11-ply Finnish birch plywood
Suspension Attachment: 15 points (4 top, 4 bottom, 2 each side, 3 rear), M10 threaded
hardware
Finish: Black DuraFlex™ finish. White available upon request.
Grille: Powder coated 14 gauge perforated steel, with acoustically trans-
parent black foam backing.
Input Connector: NL4 Neutrik Speakon
®
and CE-compliant covered barrier strip
terminals. Barrier terminals accept up to 5.2 sq mm (10 AWG)
wire or max width 9 mm (.375 in) spade lugs. Speakon in parallel with barrier strip for loop-through.
Environmental Specifications: Mil-Std 810; IP-x3 per IEC529.
Dimensions (H x W x D): 637 x 422 x 504 mm
(25.1 x 16.6 x 19.9 in)
Net Weight: 25.0 kg (55 lb)
Optional Accessories: M10 x 35 mm forged shoulder eyebolts with washers
U-Bracket MTU-2
1
Bi-amp mode, with recommended active tuning.
2
Resultant engineered acoustical response of crossover network and components.
3
AES standard, one decade pink noise with 6 dB crest factor within device's operational band, free air. Standard AES 2 hr rating
plus long-term 100 hr rating are specified for low-frequency transducers.
4
IEC standard, full bandwidth pink noise with 6 dB crest factor, 100 hours.
5
Calculated based on power rating and sensitivity, exclusive of power compression.
6
Anechoic sensitivity in free field, no additional sensitivity gain from boundary loading.
JBL continually engages in research related to product improvement. Changes introduced into existing products without notice
are an expression of that philosophy.
AC2215/00 Compact 2-Way Loudspeaker with 1 x 15" LF
Beamwidth
Directivity Index, Q
Horizontal Off-Axis Frequency Response
Vertical Up Off-Axis Frequency Response
Vertical Down Off-Axis Frequency Response
Dimensions
Dimensions in mm (in)
For more detailed dimensional information, refer to Application Data Sheet
Measurements obtained in full passive crossover mode with no signal
processing. Graphs are from unaltered measured data.
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