JBL AW566 User Manual

High Power 2-Way All Weather Loudspeaker

AW566

Professional Series

Key Features:

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Weather-Resistant, All Fiberglass
Enclosure

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60° x 60° Coverage

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2265H Differential Drive®Low­Frequency Driver

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2432H High Frequency Compression
Driver

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Large PT™ Progressive Transition
waveguide for excellent pattern control
and low distortion

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Available in Gray and Black finish

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400 W, 70/100V Transformer Included

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U-type Mounting Bracket Included

Applications:

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Sports Facilities

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Themed Entertainment Venues

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Outdoor Entertainment Centers

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Cruise Ships

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Water Parks

The AW566 is a high power,
lightweight, 2-way, full-range
loudspeaker system comprised of the
JBL Differential Drive dual voice coil
and dual magnetic gap 2265H 380 mm
(15 in) low-frequency driver and 2432H
high-frequency 38 mm (1.5 in) exit, 75
mm (3 in) voice-coil compression
driver. The large format Progressive
Transition wave-guide provides
excellent 60° x 60° coverage. The
loudspeaker system can used in either
the vertical or horizontal orientation.

The enclosure is constructed of
multilayer glass composite and is
heavily braced to maximize low­frequency performance. The 16-gauge
stainless steel grille, backed with open
cell foam and stainless steel mesh,
provides excellent protection in the
harshest environments. The system can
be operated as an 8-ohm device and is
equipped with a 400W transformer for
70/100V applications.

A corrosion-resistant extra-thick zinc­plated polyester powder coated U-type
mounting bracket is included.

The AW566 is part of JBL’s AE Series,
a versatile family of loudspeakers
intended for a wide variety of
applications.

with 1 x 15" LF & Rotatable Horn

Specifications:

System:

Long-Term System Power Rating (IEC)1: 600 W (2400 W peak), 100 hrs

Transducers:

Physical:

1

IEC standard, full bandwidth pink noise with 6 dB crest factor, 100 hours.

2

Calculated based on power rating and sensitivity, exclusive of power compression.

3

Anechoic sensitivity in free field, no additional sensitivity gain from boundary loading.

4

Per EN54-24 Components of voice alarm system - loudspeakers 70V/400W (35V RMS, 70V peak), 100V/400W (50V RMS, 100V peak)

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

Frequency Range (-10 dB): 35 Hz – 20 kHz

Frequency Response (±3 dB): 54 Hz – 18 kHz

System Sensitivity (1W @ 1m)3: 100 dB SPL
70V / 100V Transformer Taps

Environmental Specifications: IP55C per IEC 529

horizontal cabinet orientation): (19.1 x 31.9 x 18.8 in)

Coverage Pattern: 60° x 60°, rotatable waveguide
Directivity Factor (Q): 15.8
Directivity Index (DI): 12 dB

Crossover Frequency: 1.1 kHz

Maximum SPL2: 128 dB-SPL cont avg (134 dB peak)

4

: 70V: 400 W, 200 W, 100W

100V: 400W, 200W

Low Frequency Driver:

Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms

3

Sensitivity

within operational band):

High Frequency Driver:

Sensitivity3(1W @ 1m): 113 dB SPL

Suspension Attachment: 2 x M10 for Included U-Bracket, 2 x M6 for aiming stabilization,

Dimensions (H x W x D in 485 x 810 x 478 mm

(1W @ 1m, 98 dB SPL

Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms

Waveguide: PT-H66HF-1

Enclosure: Hand-Laminated Fiberglass, gray gelcoat (similar to Pantone 420C),

Input Connector: CE-compliant covered barrier strip terminals. Barrier terminals accept

Net Weight: 28.3 kg (62.5 lb)

1 x JBL 2265H 380 mm (15 in) Differential Drive®driver with 75 mm
(3 in) dual voice coil

JBL 2432H, 38 mm (1.5 in) exit compression driver, 75 mm (3 in) voice coil

available in black (-BK)

1 x M10 on rear for safety.

Grille: Three layer grille assemblies consisting of 16-gauge powder coated

stainless steel, backed with open cell foam and stainless steel mesh.

up to 5.2 sq mm (10 AWG) wire or max width 9 mm (.375 in) spade
lugs.

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High Power 2-Way All Weather Loudspeaker with 1 x 15" LF & Rotatable Horn

Beamwidth

360

100

Horizontal

-6 dB Beamwidth (degrees)

Horizontal Off-Axis Frequency Response Right

Attenuation (dB)

Vertical

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Frequency (Hz)

Frequency (Hz)

Horizontal Off-Axis Frequency Response Left

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Frequency Response and Impedance

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SPL (dB)

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2π half-space

4π free field

Frequency (Hz)

Vertical Up Off-Axis Frequency Response

Vertical Down Off-Axis Frequency Response

10

0

-10

Attenuation (dB)

-20

100

31.6

Ohms

10

3.16

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Dimensions

Dimensions in mm (in)

For more detailed dimensional information, refer to Application Data Sheet

215.9

9

[8.50]

234.9

235.0

9

[9.2]

9. INDICATED DIMENSIONS ARE TO
CENTER OF GRAVITY (CG)

[9.2]

9

809.3

[31.86]

766.9

[30.19]

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Directivity Index, Q

20

10

C

L

215.9
[8.5]

486.1

[19.14]

C

L

C

L

Directivity Index (DI), dB

0

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9

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

478.4

[18.84]

194.2

[7.65]

C

L

Frequency (Hz)

Frequency (Hz)

C

L

100

10

Directivity Factor (Q)

1

C

L