JBL AWC159 User Manual

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Professional Series

Key Features:

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Highly weather-resistant IP56 rating

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Consistent 90° x 90° broadband pattern control

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Components:

• 380 mm (15 in) woofer with Kevlar-reinforced cone and 75 mm (3 in) voice coil.

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• 38 mm (1.5 in) diaphragm compression driver with patented design and high temperature polymer diaphragm.

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Extraordinary clarity for speech, with extended frequency response for music.

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Advanced high-slope crossover network for constant coverage and smooth, natural midrange.

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500 Watt power handling (average continuous pink noise) with high sensitivity provides high SPL capability.

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High-power passive crossover network.

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52 Hz – 20 kHz frequency response.

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300 Watt 70V/100V multi-tap (built-in transformer) or direct 8Ω low-impedance.

AWC159

All-Weather Compact 2-Way Coaxial Loudspeaker with 15" LF

Applications:

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.

The AWC159 is comprised of a high-power coaxial 380 mm (15 in) low frequency driver and 38 mm (1.5 in) high frequency compression driver. The co-axial design utilizes a unique tapered polepiece design and transitions to the cone of the low frequency driver as a large diameter pattern control horn for the high frequencies, both eliminating high-frequency beaming which is common among this category of speaker and extending pattern control to the lowest possible frequencies. The result is a coaxial speaker with wide, extremely consistent 90° coverage on a broadband basis.

Component features include a Kevlar-reinforced low frequency cone for reliability, well-damped surround for smooth frequency response, high temperature 75 mm (3 in) voice coil and a reduced distortion design through saturated-gap magnet geometry. The high frequency compression driver features a unique patented design, high temperature polymer diaphragm, and ﬂuid-cooling for high output levels with low distortion.

The paintable enclosure is constructed of thick ABS plus ﬁberglass and is heavily braced to maximize low-frequency performance. The corrosion-resistant zinc-rich extra-thick powder coated steel grille is backed with open cell foam and high thread-count mesh, providing excellent protection in the harshest environments. The system is rated IP-56, per IEC529 when installed at minimum 5° down-tilt.

The system is equipped with a 300W 70V/100V multi-tap transformer. Connection is made via outdoor-rated terminals in a recessed terminal cup. A protective terminal compartment cover is included, along with gland nut, which forms a water-tight seal with round-jacketed cable having The high frequency compression driver features a unique patented design, high temperature polymer diaphragm, and ﬂuid-cooling for high output levels with low distortion.

A heavy-duty weather-capable zinc-rich, thick powder coated U-type mounting bracket is included.

Speciﬁcations:

System:

Long-Term System Power Rating (IEC)

Transducers:

Physical:

Full-space (free-ﬁeld)

Average 1 kHz to 10 kHz

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

Calculated based on power rating and measured full-space sensitivity.

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)1: 52 Hz – 20 kHz

Frequency Response (±3 dB)1: 80 Hz – 20 kHz

Coverage Pattern2: 90° x 90°

Directivity Factor: 11.1 (1 kHz – 16 kHz)

Directivity Index (DI): 9.7 dB (1 kHz – 16 kHz)

Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m): 98 dB (Ave. 80 Hz – 20 kHz)

Maximum SPL

Crossover Network: 1.5 kHz, 4th order (24 dB/oct) high-pass plus conjugate to HF, 2nd

Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms

Transformer Taps: 70V: 300W, 150W, 75W, 38W

Low Frequency Driver: Kevlar-reinforced cone with weather treatment, 75 mm (3 in) voice

High Frequency Driver: 2408H-2 38 mm (1.5 in) diaphragm and voice coil diameter, patented

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

Environmental: IP56 per IEC529, with a minimum 5° downward aiming angle.

Shipping Weight: 27.7 kg (61.0 lb)

Included Accessories: U-bracket, matches loudspeaker color (gray or black), zinc-rich extra-

: 500 W (2000 W peak), 2 hrs.

300 W (1200 W peak), 100 hrs

: Direct 8Ω: 125 dB (peaks of 131 dB)

300 W Tap: 123 dB (peaks of 129 dB)

order low-pass to LF

100V: 300W, 150W, 75W

coil.

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

Dimensions: 486 x 486 x 479 mm (19.1 x 19.1 x 18.8), cabinet

Net Weight: 20.6 kg (45.5 lb), 23.4 kg (51.5 lb) with u-bracket

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.

up to 8 mm outside 4 mm inside open-lug (#6 or #8) plus bare wire up to 2.5 mm 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")

Exceeds Mil Spec 810 for humidity, salt spray, temperature & UV, and ASTM G85 for salt spray (168 hrs).

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)

thick powder coated, steel.

(12 AWG) wire or spade lugs. Terminal compartment

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Frequency (Hz)

105 316

100

31.6

3.16

SPL (dB)

Ohms

All-Weather Compact 2-Way Coaxial Loudspeaker with 15" LF

Frequency Response and Impedance

Beamwidth

Dimensions

21.5 546

19.9 507

18.8 479

7.6 194

Off-Axis Frequency Response

-10

Attenuation (dB)

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-30 20 100 1000 10000 20000

Frequency (Hz)

Directivity Index:

Attaching U-Bracket to Cabinet

103 [4.1]

46 [1.8]

130 [5.1]

18 [0.7]

61 [2.4]

C/L

32 [1.25]

64 [2.5]

Ø 14 [0.5]

Ø 10 [0.4] (x6)

31 x 7 [1.2 x 0.3] (x4)

38 x 10 [1.5 x 0.4] (x4)

466 [18.4]

Ø 12 [0.5] (x2)

191 [7.5]

0 deg

10 deg

20 deg

30 deg

40 deg

50 deg

60 deg

70 deg

80 deg

443 [17.4]

19.1 486

Dimensions in IN" [mm]

Terminal Compartment

Gland nut for round jacketed cable between 4.0mm (0.16”) and 9.0mm (0.36”) O.D.

JBL Professional 8500 Balboa Boulevard, P.O. Box 2200 Northridge, California 91329 U.S.A.

www.jblpro.com

386 [15.2]

SS AWC159 CRP 10/14

34 [1.3]