
Control® 12C/T
Professional Series – Compact Ceiling Loudspeaker
SPECSHEET
Key Features:
• 76 mm (3 in) full-range driver
• Blind-mount backcan for quick and easy install
• Dual conduit/cable clamps
• Combined 70V/100V and low impedance direct operation:
• 20
W at 8Ω nominal setting
• 15W multi-tap at 70V/100V
• 68 Hz – 17 kHz bandwidth with wide 130° coverage
• White or black (-BK)
Description:
Control 12C/T is a full-range ceiling speaker consisting of a 76 mm (3
inch) wide-bandwidth cone driver mounted in a vented, paintable baffle
made of UV resistant UL94-V0 material, with a pre-attached blindmount backcan for quick and easy installation. The speaker is designed
to provide excellent sound quality for a wide variety of low to medium
volume applications such as music cafes, business music systems,
retail stores, music/paging systems, airports, reception/waiting rooms,
lounges, courtrooms, convention centers, hotels,
educational facilities,
and more.
The 130° coverage is especially wide, delivering consistent sound quality
for listeners located both off and on axis.
The high-technology cone driver is designed with a lightweight hightemperature Kapton™ voice coil former and aluminum coupling ring to
reduce distortion and extend the high frequency response of the system.
The FEA-optimized motor construction and cone geometry allow for
smooth frequency response and improved off-axis performance. A high-
Specifications:
System
Frequency Range (-10 dB)
Frequency Response (±3 dB)195 Hz – 15 kHz
Power Capacity (at low-Z)
Nominal Sensitivity
Nominal Coverage Angle
Directivity Factor (Q)
Directivity Index (DI)
Rated Maximum SPL 97 dB @ 1 m (3.3 ft) average, 103 dB peak
Nominal Impedance 8 ohms (in direct/bypass 8Ω setting)
Transformer Taps 15 W, 7.5 W, 3.8 W @ 70V and 100V
Transducers
Full-Range Driver
Enclosure
Input Connector
1
68 Hz – 17 kHz
2
3
3
3
3
W Continuous Program Power
40
20W Continuous Pink Noise
84 dB
130° conical coverage
9.8
7.4 dB
(& 1.9 W @ 70V only)
76 mm (3 inch) with polypropylene cone, butyl rubber
surround, Kapton™ voice coil former, high-temperature
voice coil, aluminum coupling ring for low distortion and
HF extension
Removable locking 4-pin connector with screw-down
terminals;
max wire size 12 AWG (2.5 mm2)
Included grille not shown
temperature-grade voice coil
ensures stable performance under longterm/high-power working conditions. The butyl rubber surround provides
long-term durability and good sonic damping, and the polypropylene
cone is water and humidity resistant.
The removable locking connector has screw terminals for secure wire
termination and “loop through” terminals. A dual strain relief assembly
provides clamping for use with cable or flex conduit.
The compact backcan extends only 138 mm (5.4 inches) behind the
baffle, allowing the speaker to fit into more shallow ceiling areas.
Ideal for a wide variety of projects, the Control 12C/T is switchable for
use as either an 8 ohm low-impedance speaker or as part of a 70V or
100V distributed loudspeaker system with a 15W multi-tap transformer.
The speaker comes complete with two tile rail supports, one C-ring
support backing plate, cutout template, paint shield, and grille. A safety
seismic attachment ring is provided on the top surface. Available in white
or black (-BK).
Connector Wiring Pin 1 = + In
Strain Reliefs Strain relief for two cables or two flex conduits via
Materials
Safety Agency
Dimensions 196 mm diameter x 138 mm depth from back of baffle
Ceiling Cutout Size Circular cutout with 170 mm (6.7 in) diameter
Ceiling Thickness Range Up to 35 mm (1.4 in) with stock dogears; MTC-TCD
Safety Seismic Attachment One point, top surface
Net Weight 1.6 kg (3.5 lbs, one speaker)
Shipping Weight 6.7 kg (14.7 lbs, pair in master carton)
Pin 2 = - In
Pin 3 = + Loop Thru
Pin 4 = - Loop Thru
coupled clamping mechanism
ABS baffle with UL94-V0 and UL94-5VB flame class
fire rating; zinc
UL1480, UL2043, NFPA90 & NFPA70; S7232/UL
listed
speaker; transformer UL registered per UL1876; ROHS,
C-tick N108, CE compliant; baffle meets UL94-V0 and
UL94-5VB flammability rating; in accordance with
IEC60849/EN60849 systems
(7.7 in diameter x 5.4 in depth)
(cardboard cutout template included)
thick-ceiling dogears available for up to 55 mm (2.2 in)
ceiling thicknesses
-plated steel backcan
, suitable for use in air handling spaces, signaling

Control® 12C/T
Professional Series – Compact Ceiling Loudspeaker
SPECSHEET
Specifications (Continued):
Included Accessories » C-ring support backing plate
» 2 tile support rails (for 2 ft or 600 mm tile spans;
optional MTC-48TR extension available for larger 4 ft
or 1200 mm tile spans)
» Cutout template
» Paint shield
» Removable locking multi-pin connector
» Grille
Mounting Dimensions:
Dimensions in mm (inches)
Optional Accessories
1
Half-space (flush mounted in ceiling)
2
Continuous Pink Noise Rating is IEC-shaped pink noise with a 6 dB crest factor for 100
hours continuously. Continuous Program Power is a conservative expression of the
system’s ability to handle normal speech and music program material, and is defined as
3 dB above the Continuous Pink Noise Rating.
3
Half-space (in ceiling) average 1 kHz to 16 kHz
JBL continually engages in research related to product improvement. Changes introduced
into existing products without notice are an expression of that philosophy.
» MTC-24NC new construction bracket
» MTC-24MR mud-ring construction bracket
» MTC-TCD thick-ceiling dogears for ceiling thicknesses
up to 55 mm (2.2 in, ordering one set = 24 dogears
for 8 speakers)
» MTC-48TR tile rail for 1200 mm (4 ft) tile spans
» MTC-14WG (& 14WG-BK) high-humidity grille
166
Ø
[6.5]
Frequency Response, Impedance:
85
75
65
55
20 100 1000 10000 20000
Ø
196
[7.7]
138
120
[4.7]
30
20
10
0
[5.4]
153
[6.0]
Frequency response in half-space (2pi, mounted in
ceiling),
impedance at 8Ω (low-impedance) setting